Our partners

The brands behind our builds

The companies that put their parts, products and expertise into Project REBORN — what they make, and what they gave to the build.

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partners

Project REBORN

the 1979 K30 build

$700K

auction target

Brett Boyer

Foundation

Project REBORN

Built by the best

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  • Copart logo

    Donor Vehicle

    Copart

    Dallas, TX

    Copart operates online vehicle auctions and remarketing services, selling used, wholesale and repairable vehicles. Insurance companies are its primary sellers, and its buyers range from vehicle dismantlers and dealers to individual consumers. Founded in 1982 in Vallejo, California, the company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and operates in 11 countries.

    For Project REBORN

    The GMC Denali donor truck at the heart of the build, saved from the scrapyard to become something much bigger.

    Visit Copart
  • Apex Leather logo

    Interior

    Apex Leather

    Hudson, NC

    Apex Leather supplies auto upholstery materials, including automotive leather, carpet, Dinamica microsuede, SERAFIL thread and CNC-cut panels. It serves upholstery professionals and builders working on classic restorations, hot rods and custom interiors, and runs a trade program for shops. The company is based in Hudson, North Carolina.

    For Project REBORN

    Infinity Wilderness leather from Italy — one of its newest materials, debuting at SEMA — with Saddle Microsuede and Ultra Square Weave carpet for the interior NFI Empire is hand-building in house.

    Visit Apex Leather
  • BDS Suspension logo

    Suspension

    BDS Suspension

    Coldwater, MI

    BDS Suspension designs and manufactures lift kits, leveling kits, shocks, coilovers and air bag kits for trucks and Jeeps. Founded in 1996, the company engineers, tests, manufactures and ships its products from Coldwater, Michigan, and sells through a network of dealers and installers.

    For Project REBORN

    A complete coilover conversion with FOX, engineered around the K30’s geometry — plus Unit #1 of BDS’s new rear air suspension system, ahead of its public release. Year two of BDS backing the cause.

    Visit BDS Suspension
  • Banks Power logo

    Drivetrain

    Banks Power

    Azusa, CA

    Banks Power designs and manufactures performance products for gas- and diesel-powered trucks, motorhomes and SUVs, including cold air intakes, exhaust systems, tuners, transmission controllers and gauges. Founded by Gale Banks, it is a division of Gale Banks Engineering, which is based in Azusa, California.

    For Project REBORN

    Heavy-duty differential covers and a Ram-Air transmission pan to keep the truck running cool under load.

    Visit Banks Power
  • Glory Days Speed Shop logo

    Exhaust

    Glory Days Speed Shop

    Glory Days Speed Shop is a performance exhaust company that builds the Thunder Muzzle, an adjustable diesel muffler that switches between a quiet exhaust note and a straight-pipe sound. Each rebuildable unit is built to order in the USA for diesel truck owners.

    For Project REBORN

    A first-of-its-kind 5-inch stainless actuating muffler, hand-built in the USA: straight-piped roar or quiet at the flip of a switch.

    Visit Glory Days Speed Shop
  • Dan’s Diesel Performance logo

    Diesel Performance

    Dan’s Diesel Performance

    Machesney Park, IL

    Dan’s Diesel Performance designs and manufactures diesel truck products for GM, Dodge and Ford pickups and offers custom fabrication, engine builds, transmission building, injector testing, repairs and maintenance. The company is based in Machesney Park, Illinois, and has been in business since 2008.

    For Project REBORN

    Custom tuning, larger injectors, a CP3 conversion and the newly released 66mm Dominator Turbo — built to support 800+ horsepower, its housing powder-coated to match the HSP Diesel parts.

    Visit Dan’s Diesel Performance
  • Berger Chevrolet logo

    Frame

    Berger Chevrolet

    Grand Rapids, MI

    Berger Chevrolet is a Chevrolet dealership in Grand Rapids, Michigan, selling new Chevrolet models and pre-owned vehicles of all makes. It also offers financing, parts, tires and service from GM-certified technicians, and has served the greater Grand Rapids area for more than 100 years.

    For Project REBORN

    When the original frame proved unusable, Berger located and rushed one of the industry’s only new frames from Michigan.

    Visit Berger Chevrolet
  • Stempka Designs logo

    Fabrication

    Stempka Designs

    Erie, PA

    Stempka Designs is the studio of Erie, Pennsylvania, metal artist Adam Stempka, who creates original metal sculptures for public spaces, businesses and private collectors. He takes commissions, working with clients to develop pieces that suit their vision and the setting where the work will be shown.

    For Project REBORN

    Master fabricator Adam Stempka donated his chassis work: three inches chopped out of the replacement frame and welded back together.

    Visit Stempka Designs
  • House of Kolor logo

    Paint

    House of Kolor

    House of Kolor makes custom automotive paint and finishes, including the Shimrin2 paint system and Kameleon color-shifting effects. Founded in 1956, the brand serves the artists, builders and creators who bring custom vehicle builds to life.

    For Project REBORN

    The paint for the whole truck, right down to every axle and leaf spring, with a custom finish by Mark Oja of Retro Kolor.

    Visit House of Kolor
  • Gannon University MakerSpace logo

    3D Scanning

    Gannon University MakerSpace

    Erie, PA

    The Gannon University MakerSpace, part of the university's Center for Manufacturing and Technology in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, offers additive manufacturing, metal and wood shops and an electronics zone. It supports Gannon students, faculty and staff, and provides custom manufacturing for businesses, nonprofits and organizations.

    For Project REBORN

    Mapped the engine bay and firewall with a handheld 3D scanner for first-try intercooler fitment, and 3D-printed custom trim and badging for the build.

    Visit Gannon University MakerSpace
  • American Force Wheels logo

    Wheels

    American Force Wheels

    Miami, FL

    American Force Wheels makes monoblock forged wheels for trucks, Jeeps, SUVs and UTVs, including dual-rear-wheel and single-rear-wheel fitments, with custom caps, finishes and lip engraving. Founded by Ray Shadravan and based in Miami, Florida, the company forges its wheels from 6061 aluminum and sells through a dealer network.

    For Project REBORN

    Six wheels in its new N33 Barrage design, released this year, at 22 inches.

    Visit American Force Wheels
  • HSP Diesel logo

    Diesel Performance

    HSP Diesel

    Riley Township, MI

    HSP Diesel designs and manufactures performance parts for Duramax, Powerstroke and Cummins diesel engines, including turbo and performance upgrades and universal components. The company began in 2010 in its owner's home and is based in Riley Township, Michigan.

    For Project REBORN

    Official engine performance partner: a comprehensive line of components, custom powder-coated in a special blue for REBORN.

    Visit HSP Diesel
  • Auto Metal Direct logo

    Body Panels

    Auto Metal Direct

    Auto Metal Direct manufactures restoration parts for classic American cars and trucks, including body panels, trim, glass and weatherstripping for GM, Ford and Mopar vehicles. Founded in 2007 by Mark Headrick, the company serves both enthusiasts and professional restorers.

    For Project REBORN

    Official sheet metal sponsor — and more than metal: the restoration parts that bring the square-body cab and bed back to life.

    Visit Auto Metal Direct
  • X-Comp Tires logo

    Tires

    X-Comp Tires

    Scottsdale, AZ

    X-Comp Tires is a tire brand of American Pacific Industries, a Scottsdale, Arizona, company founded in 1982. Its range covers light truck, commercial truck, passenger car, ATV/UTV and golf cart tires, sold through a network of dealers.

    For Project REBORN

    Six 37x13.50R22 XComp Gladiator M/T tires.

    Visit X-Comp Tires
  • SSBC-USA logo

    Brakes

    SSBC-USA

    Elma, NY

    SSBC-USA makes performance brake systems, including big brake kits for heavy-duty trucks, disc brake conversions for classic and muscle cars, and replacement parts, and offers a caliper restoration service. Its aluminum calipers are machined and assembled at its facility in Elma, New York.

    For Project REBORN

    A one-of-one Barbarian brake system built exclusively for REBORN.

    Visit SSBC-USA
  • ODYSSEY Battery logo

    Battery

    ODYSSEY Battery

    ODYSSEY makes sealed absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries that never require watering, for cars and trucks, powersports, marine, RV, heavy-duty and fleet applications, along with chargers and accessories. The ODYSSEY brand is owned by EnerSys.

    For Project REBORN

    A specialized selection of ODYSSEY batteries for the demands of a one-of-a-kind truck.

    Visit ODYSSEY Battery
  • LinksWell Inc. logo

    Audio & Tech

    LinksWell Inc.

    Riverside, CA

    LinksWell Inc. designs in-vehicle safety, entertainment and integration products, including radios, amplifiers, DVRs and auto start-stop bypasses, built to look and work like factory equipment. A subsidiary of OEM integration manufacturer Sintegrate, it is headquartered in Riverside, California, and sells through authorized dealers.

    For Project REBORN

    Next-generation, Tesla-style infotainment technology for a classic cab.

    Visit LinksWell Inc.
  • Second Skin Audio logo

    Sound Deadening

    Second Skin Audio

    Charlotte, NC

    Second Skin Audio makes soundproofing and acoustic products, including automotive sound deadening, for auto shops, DIY installers, recording studios, contractors and commercial spaces. Established in 2000, the company has its main office in Charlotte, North Carolina, with warehouses in Las Vegas and Chicago.

    For Project REBORN

    Sound deadening for the cab — the exclusive soundproofing partner on the ’32 Roadster, the Godzilla Bronco and now REBORN.

    Visit Second Skin Audio
  • Smokey Road Rod Shop logo

    Bed Floor

    Smokey Road Rod Shop

    Newnan, GA

    Smokey Road Rod Shop makes American-made aluminum truck bed floor systems with printed wood-grain surfaces and custom graphic options, along with a cable-style universal tailgate latch kit that replaces tailgate chains. The shop is based in Newnan, Georgia.

    For Project REBORN

    The Advantage Aluminum Bed Floor System: real wood grain reproduced on commercial-grade laminate over extruded aluminum boards, with hidden-bolt strips and stainless hardware.

    Visit Smokey Road Rod Shop
  • Meyer Distributing logo

    Body Panels

    Meyer Distributing

    Jasper, IN

    Meyer Distributing is a business-to-business distributor of automotive parts and accessories, wheels and tires, off-road, RV and towing, powersports and contractor products, delivering brands from many manufacturers to its customers. The company is based in Jasper, Indiana.

    For Project REBORN

    Products from across its network of aftermarket brands.

    Visit Meyer Distributing
  • WARN Industries logo

    Winch

    WARN Industries

    Clackamas, OR

    WARN Industries designs, engineers and assembles winches, hoists, bumpers, 4WD hubs, rigging and snow plow systems for off-road trucks, Jeeps, SUVs and UTVs, as well as industrial and utility users. Founded in 1948 by Arthur and Sadie Warn, the company is based in Clackamas, Oregon.

    For Project REBORN

    The winch.

    Visit WARN Industries
  • Upland Gun Company logo

    Custom Firearm

    Upland Gun Company

    Remer, MN

    Upland Gun Company is the exclusive U.S. importer of RFM shotguns, custom-built side-by-side and over/under guns from Italy that customers configure online and receive through their FFL dealer or select retailers. The company is based in Remer, Minnesota; the RFM family has built shotguns since 1957.

    For Project REBORN

    A one-of-one custom firearm experience, a $10,000 value.

    Visit Upland Gun Company
  • Rockford Fosgate logo

    Audio

    Rockford Fosgate

    Tempe, AZ

    Rockford Fosgate designs audio products, including amplifiers, radios and complete sound systems, for cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles and powersports vehicles, and also supplies factory-installed OEM audio. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, and has built mobile audio for more than 45 years.

    For Project REBORN

    The audio system — returning as official audio partner of the Brett Boyer Foundation builds.

    Visit Rockford Fosgate
  • Rough Country logo

    Lighting & Steps

    Rough Country

    Dyersburg, TN

    Rough Country makes suspension lift and leveling kits, shocks and struts, LED lighting, fender flares and other accessories for Jeeps and trucks. Its products are designed, engineered and built in Dyersburg, Tennessee, and are sold online and through retail partners.

    For Project REBORN

    Power steps, three sets of LED rock lights and LED whips that mount in the bed.

    Visit Rough Country
  • MagnaFlow logo

    Exhaust

    MagnaFlow

    Oceanside, CA

    MagnaFlow makes exhaust products, including performance exhaust systems, catalytic converters for EPA- and CARB-certified vehicles, and OE-replacement exhaust. Its family of brands includes BRExhaust, Rumble, ECT Catalyst, Camburg Engineering and Foose Performance. The company is based in Oceanside, California.

    For Project REBORN

    Exhaust components.

    Visit MagnaFlow
  • Advance Auto Parts logo

    Parts & Hardware

    Advance Auto Parts

    Raleigh, NC

    Advance Auto Parts is an automotive aftermarket parts provider serving both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. Founded in 1932 in Virginia and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, it operates more than 4,000 Advance and Carquest stores and also serves hundreds of independently owned Carquest locations.

    For Project REBORN

    General wear-and-tear and mechanical parts that keep the build moving.

    Visit Advance Auto Parts
  • AutoLöc logo

    Power Windows & Locks

    AutoLöc

    AutoLöc supplies automotive electronic accessories, including power door lock conversion kits, power window kits, Bear Claw latches, shaved door kits, keyless entry, linear actuators and power trunk and hood latches. It serves car, truck and hot rod builders and has supplied vehicle parts for more than 20 years.

    For Project REBORN

    Power window and power door lock systems.

    Visit AutoLöc
  • Nu-Relics logo

    Power Windows

    Nu-Relics

    East Bend, NC

    Nu-Relics Power Windows manufactures direct bolt-in, gear-driven power window kits that replace the original manual regulators in classic cars, trucks, muscle cars, street rods and hot rods. It also works with restoration shops and parts distributors as dealers. The company is based in East Bend, North Carolina.

    For Project REBORN

    A power window kit.

    Visit Nu-Relics
  • Seatbelt Planet logo

    Seat Belts

    Seatbelt Planet

    Edmond, OK

    Seatbelt Planet is a veteran-owned seat belt manufacturer that builds replacement and custom seat belts and offers rewebbing, repair and custom printing services. It serves owners of a wide range of vehicles, assembles its belts in the U.S. and ships worldwide from Edmond, Oklahoma.

    For Project REBORN

    Seat belts.

    Visit Seatbelt Planet
  • Billet Badges logo

    Badging

    Billet Badges

    Billet Badges Inc. has made CNC-machined billet aluminum badges and emblems since 2003. It specializes in custom one-off designs with no minimum order quantity, and its services include concept design, 3D CAD design, CNC machining, polishing, painting and powder coating.

    For Project REBORN

    The custom badging that gives REBORN #001 its identity.

    Visit Billet Badges
  • Action Machine Inc. logo

    Driveshafts

    Action Machine Inc.

    South Bend, IN

    Action Machine Inc. builds custom steel and aluminum driveshafts for race cars, heavy-duty work trucks and OEM upgrades, and sells driveshaft parts such as u-joints and yokes. Its machine shop handles CNC short-run production, maintenance machining and welding. The company has operated in South Bend, Indiana, since 1975.

    For Project REBORN

    Two custom driveshafts, including a rear shaft built to the exact length of the shortened chassis.

    Visit Action Machine Inc.
  • Precise Refinish & Auto Body logo

    Frame & Body

    Precise Refinish & Auto Body

    Erie, PA

    Precise Refinish & Auto Body provides collision repair, everyday paint work, restorations and custom specialty work for unique vehicles, and works with all major insurance companies. Founded by owner Phil Palmer, the shop serves the Greater Erie, Pennsylvania, area.

    For Project REBORN

    Frame repair and body work.

    Visit Precise Refinish & Auto Body
  • K&A Engraving logo

    Engraving

    K&A Engraving

    An engraving shop that provided custom engraving for the REBORN build.

    For Project REBORN

    Custom engraving.

  • Printing Concepts logo

    Printing

    Printing Concepts

    Erie, PA

    Printing Concepts is a full-service commercial printer in Erie, Pennsylvania, offering pre-press design, offset, digital and specialty printing, bindery and finishing, custom labels and packaging, and mailing and fulfillment. It serves businesses and nonprofits across a tri-state area of northwest Pennsylvania, northeast Ohio and northwest New York.

    For Project REBORN

    Printed books for the build.

  • Eliason Fabrication logo

    Sheet Metal

    Eliason Fabrication

    A sheet-metal fabrication shop that contributed fabrication work to the REBORN build.

    For Project REBORN

    Sheet-metal fabrication.

  • Platemakrs logo

    Plates

    Platemakrs

    Oakland Park, FL

    Platemakrs personalizes vehicle license plates for car and motorcycle owners: customers send in their current plate and have it customized to their own style, with delivery in four to five days. The company is based in Oakland Park, Florida.

    For Project REBORN

    Custom plates.

    Visit Platemakrs
  • DB Mobile Sandblasting

    Sandblasting

    DB Mobile Sandblasting

    Waterford, PA

    A mobile sandblasting service based in Waterford, Pennsylvania, that provided sandblasting for the REBORN build.

    For Project REBORN

    Mobile sandblasting out of Waterford, PA.

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