The Hot Rods of SEMA 2013 in Photos

SEMA in Las Vegas always has an eyeful of incredible hot rods from all over the country. Inside on the show floor and outside in the lot, the Las Vegas Convention center is chock full of gorgeous and curious cars. 

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This Studebaker Champion has been chopped with wood panels added to the side and roof.

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Gene Simmons wowed the crowd not only with colorful banter but his 1956 "Snakebit" Ford F-100, revealed in the Ford booth. With a Mustang-inspired grille, It is set to be auctioned off to benefit a children's hospital in his wife Shannon Tweed's hometown of Saskatoon, Canada.

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This orange, flaming 1937 Ford pick up on display outside is aptly named "Pop's '37."

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Another flaming Ford, this 1933 2-door sedan sports custom chrome Foose wheels, keyless entry, and a custom sound system.

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A more subtle 1933 Ford, this chopped 2 1/2 inches in front and 2 inches in back with a leather interior came to SEMA from California.

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Moving on to classic Chevrolets, a 50's- era Cameo was displayed on the show floor.

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A shiny, two-tone Orange Shimiron and Vanilla Shake '55 Chevy 210 drew a lot of attention outside. The engine is a 572 Chrysler HEMI with an all-aluminum 8-71 Blower.

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An deep midnight blue '57 Chevy also drew stares inside on the show floor.

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While it's a recreation of a 1954 Buick Wildcat II, it's no less interesting than the original concept car built for Motorama in 1954. The running gear is updated, but the styling stays the same. This came to SEMA from Scottsdale, Arizona.

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This slick 1970 Dodge Charger is powered by a 572 all-aluminum HEMI engine. The hood is customized with a Cuda Shaker, and the doors feature '63 Corvette handles.

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