Over-Restored Dodge A108 Van with Modern Amenities at SEMA Battle of the Builders
Jonathan Goolsby entered this 1969 Dodge A-108 Van into this year's SEMA: Battle of the Builders, Presented by Mothers Polish.
Goolsby Customs presents their redefined Dodge A-108 van at SEMA with a perfect combination of colors from BASF, enhanced with machine trim from Low Carb and Greening Auto Parts, dog dish hubcaps and headline bezels from Advanced Plating, and a 6'4 Hemi motor with a classic instruments gauge set. The van's interior has been designed with plenty of room for activities, including two AC units, and hinges have been smoothed and machine nuts and bolts added to give a clean appearance. Meet new people, vendors and make building cars easier with SEMA, and participate in a good competition with friends at Battle of the Builders.
0:00 Jonathan Goolsby introduces himself as a high-end hot rod and muscle car builder. He explains that his team has redefined everything that was there in a Dodge A108 69 model van and made it a timeless piece with modern amenities.
0:36 Exterior Design: Goolsby discusses the exterior design of the van, including the BASF colors, the factory-style look, and the enhanced machine trim from Low Carb and Greening Auto Parts. He also talks about the window frames that have been cut and moved back to make the glass pop out like it was in the factory.
1:13 Interior Design: Goolsby talks about the interior of the van, which has been designed to provide plenty of room for activities. He mentions moving the doghouse back to make more clearance for the 6'4 Hemi motor, as well as the Classic Instruments gauges and Vin and Jerry's AC unit.
1:49 Mechanical Design: Goolsby discusses the mechanical design of the van, including the advanced plating on the bumpers and the radiators from CNR. He also talks about the ductwork that has been built to funnel everything straight to the radiator, and the smoothed hinges throughout the whole car.
2:27 SEMA and Battle of the Builders: Goolsby discusses the SEMA event and how it provides an avenue for builders to meet new vendors and make their business easier. He also talks about the Battle of the Builders competition and how it is a good competition among friends who all work together and support each other.
SEMA: Battle of the Builders premieres Saturday, January 28, at 9:00 a.m. EST on HISTORY, Drive and fyi! Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the SEMA Show, up-close footage of the vehicles and exclusive interviews with builders as they share their personal stories and journey to the SEMA Show.
For more information about the SEMA Battle of the Builders, sponsored by Mothers, visit www.semashow.com/botb.
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