What We’ve Been Up to This Year
2024 SEMA is upon us, and we can’t believe how quickly these past two years have come and gone. Since we last saw you, Classic Performance Products, Inc. (CPP) has focused on expansion and innovation. Last time we chatted, we talked about some of our latest products in the works, and we are happy to say we have accomplished so much since the last time we saw you all. The launch of our 1.5” shortened ‘67-‘72 C10 steering column has been an immense success, quickly becoming the best-selling column we have on the market. Since our last SEMA, we have officially broken into electronic brake solutions, expanded our Totally Tubular control arm line, created all new conversion kits, and our C10 steering product line got a new family member, among many more! We can’t wait to show you all we have accomplished and have in the works.
Brand New For 2024 – CPP’s New Electronic Brake Booster
CPP’s roots were established in brake components, and 30 years later, we are still expanding our brake system product line. At C10 Nationals Texas 2024, we debuted our new Electronic Brake Booster, named E-Booster. With our new E-Booster product line, our customers are no longer bound by the need for engine vacuum or power steering to have powerful braking and a dynamic brake pedal. Currently, we are offering direct-fit E-Booster kits for year-specific Chevy Full Size, Chevelle, Camaro, Nova, C10, Ford Trucks, and Old Body Style (OBS) GM Trucks. We also provide universal kits for two- and four-bolt applications and plan to continue making year-specific kits. We are thrilled to have you join us on our journey into the rapidly growing market of electric power brakes, all at a competitive price point!
In 2023, CPP received a unique request from renowned car builder Bobby Alloway to design control arms that could accommodate wider wheels. Our engineers rose to the challenge, developing the new narrowed control arms for the 1955-1957 Chevy Full Size. These arms added an additional 1.5” of fender to tire clearance on each side and were unveiled at the inaugural Triple Crown of Rodding in Nashville, Tennessee. They allow for a larger-width wheel without the risk of rubbing, making them the ideal choice for car builders and weekend warriors alike.
Our break out into the OBS GM trucks has been a hit! We launched our Totally Tubular narrowed control arms at SEMA 2022, and our product line has only grown. In addition to our 1” narrower arms, we now offer a front coil-over kit using Viking double adjustable shocks and CPP coil springs. We also now provide HydraStop brake boosters and E-Boosters for this emerging market. With spindle and brake kits coming in early 2025, we at CPP are well on our way to creating the most expansive product offering for OBS trucks.
With larger wheels comes the ability to run larger brakes. We now offer 14” Big Brake kits with gas-drilled and slotted rotors and twin-piston 52mm calipers, which offer an excellent blend of exceptional braking performance and style at an affordable price. In 2025, we will pair the 14” brake kits with our award-winning, strongest-on-the-market corvette-style spindle sealed hub assembly to complement the already-out X10 14” package. Customers with our 13” Big Brake kit can easily transition to 14” rotors with our new 14” Upgrade kit. The upgrade kit includes 14” rotors, caliper bridges, and brake pads while reusing their existing calipers.
C10s have been and remain one of the largest markets for us at CPP, and we are happy to announce that we are still making new products to get maximum performance from the loveable classic truck. Our new Center Link product line launched in June 2024. Before we launched our center links, the C10 owner who needed replacement center links had to salvage them from other C10 trucks. We have created a product that does away with this headache and our all-new OEM Center link replacements so our customers can get the best steering possible from brand-new parts.
CPP Hits the Show Circuit!
These past two years, CPP attended more car and truck shows than ever before. We’ve expanded our show participation to connect with all our supporters, including local customers and our dealer network. By becoming presenting sponsors of Tri-Five Nationals in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Dino’s Git Down in Glendale, Arizona, we aim to continue raising brand awareness and products at these shows, helping customers feel confident about ordering our parts from any of our exceptional dealers.
Going forward into next year, we are happy to announce the launch of our new website! Our website is designed to help dealers and customers find parts and tech articles, chat online with our support team, and much more. The user-friendly design and part finder feature will make ordering parts and finding out information as easy as possible. There is a lot to be excited about in the coming year, and we cannot say enough how grateful we are for your support during these challenging last two years.
Thank you for your continued support!
