Trepanier Crowned 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders Winner
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Troy Trepanier was announced as the winner of the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition during SEMA Ignited, the official SEMA Show after-party held at the conclusion of the 2017 SEMA Show.
Trepanier’s 1929 Ford Model-A Tudor sedan edged out the builds of fellow Top 3 finalists Alan Johnson (1932 Ford Tudor) and Troy Ladd (1936 Packard roadster) for the title. The three builders will be featured along with many other SEMA Show builders in a new episode of the TV special “SEMA: Battle of the Builders,” which will premiere on the Velocity Channel on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
For many of the builders, SEMA Battle of the Builders is their chance to prove that they are among the industry’s best. This year’s competition began with nearly 300 applications from builders representing an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks, and SUVs.
The 2017 Battle of the Builders Top 12 finalists are (in alpha order):
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- Phil & Jeremy Gerber – 1969 Chevy Camaro
- Larry Griffey – 1954 Chevy Corvette
- Andy Leach – 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
- Mike Markin – 1938 Graham 97
- Jeremy Miranda – 1969 Chevy Camaro
- Peter Nam – 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera
- Cris Payne – 1995 Ford Bronco
- Eddie Pettus – 1963 Chevy Corvette
- Scott Roth – 1966 Chevy Corvette
