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S-10Ken · 03-26-2009, 07:51 AM

Its just sad, another hot rod icon is gone.
PRESS RELEASE:

LIQUIDATION OF CRANE CAMS, INC. ANNOUNCED

Complete High Performance Camshaft Manufacturer
All Machinery, $2+ Million in Inventory, 16 Trademarks & 3 Patents for Sale

LiquiTec Industries, Inc. has been engaged to liquidate the assets of Crane Cams, Inc., one of the world's largest independent manufacturers of camshafts, valve train components and electrical ignition systems for the performance industry. Established in 1953, Crane Cams® is a brand name recognized for high quality, precision products that are race-proven to withstand the rigors of competition. Product applications include automotive, motorcycle, marine, aircraft and other specialty markets.

The sale includes all machinery; all raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods including over $2 million of high performance and racing application engine components including camshafts, rocker arms, lifters and other parts for most GM, Ford and Mopar engines; 16 patents and three patents.

LiquiTec is accepting bids now for inventory, trademarks and patents. An auction sale of all remaining inventory and machinery will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the company's former headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida. The sale will also be broadcast over the internet via BidSpotter.com. For more information or to register to attend the sale, contact LiquiTec at (800) 852-9252.
Source: Autoblog

Txturbo · 03-26-2009, 07:54 AM

Somebody will pick it up. Maybe Edelbrock or somebody like that.

Vash · 03-26-2009, 08:03 AM

Not too suprising and it's a shame. The good news is that aftermarketing as a whole will grow cause people are keeping old rides. But cam's are not like the old days probably due to all the ricers. Not that many V8's around and those that are being produced don't need to be cammed (HP already tuned up).

SSOOCH · 03-26-2009, 08:17 AM

What's next? Apple Pie? Sheesh!

dougmac · 03-26-2009, 09:15 AM

I had heard about this a few weeks ago but then heard more recently they were going to reorganize and make a big come back. Guess the re-org thing fell apart !!

Doug

SS 376 · 03-26-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S-10Ken

Its just sad, another hot rod icon is gone.
PRESS RELEASE:

LIQUIDATION OF CRANE CAMS, INC. ANNOUNCED

Crane will be far from the last aftermarket company to bite the dust. Just look at the dozens of "forged wheel" companies out there all making exactly the same thing, outsourcing it to the same exact place, and charging thousands of dollars for it. People just don't have discretionary income like they used to that would support all these companies that popped up in the last 5-10 years. Hopefully, most of the good companies like Borla, SLP, Holley, etc. will survive.

JJ#48Racing · 03-26-2009, 09:59 AM

Damn, I'm running Crane valve springs right now. I guess my next set will be from Comp.

03-26-2009, 07:51 AM	#1
S-10Ken Drives: 94 S-10 01 Silverado 68, 10 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edison NJ Posts: 75	Crane Cams gone Its just sad, another hot rod icon is gone. PRESS RELEASE: LIQUIDATION OF CRANE CAMS, INC. ANNOUNCED Complete High Performance Camshaft Manufacturer All Machinery, $2+ Million in Inventory, 16 Trademarks & 3 Patents for Sale LiquiTec Industries, Inc. has been engaged to liquidate the assets of Crane Cams, Inc., one of the world's largest independent manufacturers of camshafts, valve train components and electrical ignition systems for the performance industry. Established in 1953, Crane Cams® is a brand name recognized for high quality, precision products that are race-proven to withstand the rigors of competition. Product applications include automotive, motorcycle, marine, aircraft and other specialty markets. The sale includes all machinery; all raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods including over $2 million of high performance and racing application engine components including camshafts, rocker arms, lifters and other parts for most GM, Ford and Mopar engines; 16 patents and three patents. LiquiTec is accepting bids now for inventory, trademarks and patents. An auction sale of all remaining inventory and machinery will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the company's former headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida. The sale will also be broadcast over the internet via BidSpotter.com. For more information or to register to attend the sale, contact LiquiTec at (800) 852-9252. Source: Autoblog

03-26-2009, 07:54 AM	#2
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,383 View My Garage	Somebody will pick it up. Maybe Edelbrock or somebody like that. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

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Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Not too suprising and it's a shame. The good news is that aftermarketing as a whole will grow cause people are keeping old rides. But cam's are not like the old days probably due to all the ricers. Not that many V8's around and those that are being produced don't need to be cammed (HP already tuned up).

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JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	Damn, I'm running Crane valve springs right now. I guess my next set will be from Comp.