From Our Friends

From our friends is the category where we post articles that just don't fit into the other categories. These are interesting and fun stories from "our friends" and we're sure you'll enjoy these hot rod stories.

Daughter Finds Fathers Long Lost Car through Hotrodhotline.com

Daughter Finds her Dad's Long Lost Car through Hotrodhotline posting We got a really terrific email last week from Angela Wilson who had written us a while back looing for help in finding the car she had helped her father build many years ago. Here's Angela's email and the whole story: I just wanted to thank you for posting the story of my dad's... read more...

DRAG RACING AND RESTORING MUSCLE CARS

DRAG RACING AND RESTORING MUSCLE CARS By Jim L’Esperance Having grown up in the fifties and sixties my friends and I became hooked on fast cars with lots of chrome and high horsepower engines. We soon realized that the guy with the hottest car had the best looking girlfriends. (The car was the attraction, not us.) Because my parents owned two bright... read more...

Hot Rod Promotions Christmas Party 2011

Hot Rod Promotions Annual Christmas Party 2011 December 2011 Myrtle Beach, SC Pictures By Robert Lyman Bob Lyman & his 71 Monte Carlo Click on Photos to Enlarge... read more...

My Dad's Car

A 1965 Chevy Impala SS is more than a car to the Younger family; it’s what binds them together. My Dad's Car... Here is a great video By Chevrolet.com and sent to us by Bill Neumann For the car enthusiasts out there...or not...just a great story. In the fall of 1964, Herb Younger bought a brand- new Chevy Impala SS with everything he had. It... read more...

On The Road Again

My 1976 Trans Am's first real day out on the road again in New Jersey By Ben Deutschman March 2011 Okay, these photos are not from a sanctioned Car Show, or even a Cruise Night, they are instead photos from my 1976 Trans Am's first real day out on the road again in New Jersey, since November 2010. The aforementioned date, was the... read more...

Cruiser's Christmas Party

Cruiser’s Christmas PartyCousino’s Steak House Toledo, Ohio Dec. 7, 2010 Pictures By Marie Davis and sent By Bill & Cathy Barrand Barrand’s and Their 63 Impala On Dec. 7th, 2010 Cathy and Myself attended a Cruiser’s Christmas Party at Cousino’s Steak House here in Toledo, Ohio. The dinner was put together by our... read more...

Lakers (SCTA) Club News

from Jim Snyder Al Eshenbaugh Presents Trophy to Club Steinegger & Eshenbaugh Trophy This is a first! A club member giving a trophy to the club! This is a great trophy, thanks Al! We'll have to put it in the club meeting room, and take it to El Mirage and put it in the club trailer for all to see. In... read more...

What Is It?!

I was wondering if you could help me with something? Here are some photos of an old Boattail Roadster of some kind that my father bought a little over a year ago in the Oakhurst, Ca area and he cannot find out what year, make & model it is. Any help would be appreciated! My father's name is Harrison...(ph.) 559-641-6109: E-mails can go to... read more...

Living A Dream

From Charles Shotwell (Chuck the Slacker)Nov. 3, 2009 The Princess and I decided to take advantage of the glorious day Tuesday and drive to Stephens City, VA for lunch. It’s a 160 mile round trip through the Virginia country side. We like to travel the Interstates as much as the lesser roads so we used I-66 & I-81 to get to our... read more...

Santa Barbara Igniters' HotRods

I am sending along a few pictures of Hotrods owned by some of the ‘Santa Barbara Igniters’ with the ‘Arizona Wing of the CAF’ B17 ‘Sentimental Journey’ at Santa Barbara, Calif. a while back. It is such a super sight of hotrods and airplanes I thought you guys might enjoy them. Keep up the great website and newsletter. Thanks, Bill LaPolla... read more...

40+ Year Collection Goes Up in Flames

By William Wonder John Bergan of Ithaca, Nebraska is an old car enthusiast, plain and simple, having acquired a fine collection of machines and parts over the past 40 years or so. Many while he was still in high school. Like many of us, he collected the things he liked, or things that he recognized as ‘unique’. . things that had the potential to be rare... read more...

Life & Times of a Dedicated Car Nut

By Bob Huff aka the "Memoree Maker" Due to my being out of work for the last 10 weeks, I've had time to finally finish up and post on the net, my autobiography that I've been working on for the last SIX yrs. The site ("Life of a Dedicated Car Nut") covers my life in the Car Hobby from when I was 4 yrs old up until now (74). Because of the 1000 plus photos... read more...

2009 In-N-Out Collector’s T-shirt Artist Story

It was an honor to have been selected to paint this year’s Collectors’ T-Shirt for In-N-Out Burger. We worked together to create a scene that captures the post World War II era, and celebrates America’s Military. Being the granddaughter of a Lt. Colonel in the Marines, I could not have been more honored. My grandfather served in the Marines over the... read more...

My Old First Love

'22 T Bucket "The Orange Crate" Featured in "Street Rodder" Magazine in August 1974 Ted Smallwood is searching for his old First Love a ‘22 T Bucket he called the “Orange Crate”. He would like to hear of any history or of the present owner...Can you help him find this missing car? Built in 1972 by Roger Walker--Moore, Oklahoma Sold to Larry Benson--... read more...

The Blood, Sweat & Gears Car Club of the Illinois Valley

2008 Christmas Party December 12, 2008Pictures By Dick “Fuzzy” Fuerholzer Fuzzy The blood, Sweat & Gears Car Club of the Illinois Valley hosted a Christmas Party at the Eagles Lodge, inviting all area car clubs to come. Fun, food and good times were had by all. Wishing you a Merry... read more...

A Happy Man!

Yorktown,Va. April 19, 2008 From Spencer & Betty McCarty Jr. This is our dear friend Bob Williams, he is 89 years old. He loves old cars. He owns 4 Model T all stock, so he wanted to take a look at Spencer's 31 Roadster. Its hard for Bob to get around, but that didn't stop him. He kept trying until he could get in and he and... read more...

Roadster Trails

Roadster Trails By Ward JonesWestchester Street Rod Association APRIL ---- CARS AND NATURE Now that the 27 days of Sprunging are over the Westchester boys and men are getting serious with their cars. Charlie Parinello took time to share a little about last Friday. Most drag strips in the area have offered racers the... read more...

The Original Hot Rod Lincoln

From Our Friend Dick “Fuzzy” Fuerholzer ... read more...

Mini Engine Demos

Videos and photos of fully functioning mini engines Watch them start-up and run right on your computer screen. By Jim Clark (Hotrodhotline.com Hot Rod MD) Many of us have built engines for our hot rod projects, but the actual description should be “assembled an engine” because we are starting with an existing engine. Longtime Southern California hot... read more...

Chili Bowl Midgets

By Tim Kennedy Los Angeles, CA. - The 22nd annual open competition Dodge Chili Bowl Nationals Midget Classic was another artistic and competitive success. Expanded to five days at the block-long Tulsa, OK Quik Trip Center last year, the event took place this year from Tuesday, January 8 through Saturday, January 12. The long sold-out event fills all seats... read more...

Honoring Bob Hogle

CALIFORNIA ROADSTER ASSN. 14TH ANNUAL REUNION HONORS BOB HOGLEBy Tim Kennedy BUENA PARK, California - The 14th annual California Roadster Association Reunion/Luncheon took place Saturday from noon to 3:00 p.m in the Knott Room of the Knott's Berry Farm Resort/Hotel. Organizers Walt and Dottie James said 167 persons attended the prime rib or chicken... read more...

Harry Luzader - one of the "Most Significant 75"

Ron and Donna Miklos, Plum Boro, Pa. Harry Luzader - one of the "Most Significant 75" In early 2002 my wife Donna and I received a phone call from a representative from the adjoining town's (Monroeville, Pa.)"SummerFest" committee; the annual SummerFest is a one-day event at the local Community College of Allegheny County and consists of a show of local... read more...

An American Legacy

An American Legacy: Mr. Norm’s 1968 GSS Hemi Dart From: Larry and Debbie Weiner The 1968 Hemi Dart is among the most notorious muscle cars ever to cruise America’s roads and drive-ins. Its thunderous and feared Hemi™ made it the car to beat, on the street or strip. The Mr. Norm’s GSS Hemi Dart is an American legacy. Only a few were built in 1968, and now... read more...

Sneak Preview of The AstroSled

Dave Shutton SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE " ASTROSLED " These are sneak previews of Dave Shutton’s, from Michigan, new Roth Tribute. As you remember Dave is the man that built the Mysterian Clone and owner last year. Watch for it in the near future, as it will make its debut @ Darryl Starbirds 50th Anniversary show in Witicha, Ks in January 2007. This show... read more...

Saved by The NSRA Fellow Pages

The NSRA Fellow Pages... Early in January each year, the members of the National Street Rod Association® (NSRA) are given the opportunity to have their name and phone number listed in the NSRA Fellow Pages so that should fellow rodders be in his or her neighborhood and need assistance, they will have someone they know will come to their aid as... read more...

An Assortment of "Interesting Shots"...

While I enjoy the standard 3/4 front and rear shots of hot rods, it is always a pleasure to me to look for what I call "artsy fartsy" shots.....something that you might remember because it pleases the eye, not just for the car that's in the shot. The creation of the Digital Camera gave me just enough freedom to indulge myself. Anyway, I hope ya like '... read more...

Return of the Firebug!!

The Firebug, was designed by George Barris and built by Dick Dean in the late 60's and has been in storage for more than 35 years. We have found it. It was purchased by Larrat and will make its debut @ Rock N Rods On 66 in Bloomington, Illinois on July 22-23, 2006...... RETURN OF THE FIREBUG Debut @ Rock N Rods On 66 Bloomington, Illinois July 22-... read more...

Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant

Art "Cat" Meredith was lucky enough to get a VIP Pass to go to the VIP Party on Monday May 22nd for the NEW and ONLY Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant in Milford, Ohio. I think this is a car/motorcycle guys paradise! Come on and take a look at a REALLY cool place to eat and drink! Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant Milford, Ohio May 22, 2006... read more...

OVERHAULIN' Treatment!

At Jay Leno’s Big Dog Garage, Performance Allison Transmissions owner Dave Killackey regularly solves transmission problems for Jay and General Manager Bernard Juchli as they keep over 100 classic vehicles in roadworthy condition. Tricked by his friends and family , Dave Killsckey got the OVERHAULIN' treatment. This article was written by Robert Bliss and... read more...

A Young Designer's Dream

This is an article on a young designer named Brian Colvin. "There are some amateur builders out there who turn out phenomenal work. Bobby Alloway won the Riddler when he was still working a regular full time job. As a designer, my dream is to team up with an amateur with more talent than most, and design a hot rod that will get a lot of attention, and... read more...

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