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HRHL Booth Lville 2008

     The NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville is well known as being the largest gathering of  Street Rod Vendors in the country... and this year was no exception.  The expansion of the Exhibit hall, adding about 30% in area,  meant that the aisles were wider and the vendors spread out a little with more aisles between the booths.  This allowed the spectators to be a little thinner in the aisles so that they could get a better view of the vendors.          We did notice that this year the NSRA allowed many vendors in the automotive exhibit area that would have been in womens world in the past ..  some people were not too happy about that. 
     The Hotrodhotline.com booth was in a great location... one that we think we will keep.....  right near the main central entrance ....  and we were hopping throughout the whole show.   Lot’s of old and new friends stopping by.  It’s hard to believe that this is our  TENTH  year exhibiting in Louisville !
     Every year we do a  “Tour” of the Exhibit Hall for those who missed the show... or who didn’t get to all of the booths .... now you can tour the exhibitors and your feet won’t even hurt ! 

Before the doors opened the Hotrodhotline staff was raring to go and waiting for the crowds.

   Hey look... it’s  Jack and Minnie Roberts and their friends Beth Wells and Melvena Stephenson stopping for a visit.

     And here’s the Hotrodhotline.com  Aussie division !   Bruce and Janelle Morris and their friend Russell and his wife and Janelles brother from Florida and his wife ... It was so great to be able to visit with them all.

   There were a few other companies there along with Hotrodhotline.com ....  HA !    So many of the companies exhibiting at Louisville are Hotrodhotline.com  Advertisers too.....  We know that many of you didn’t get to the show and even those of you who did ....   you may not have gotten to visit with all of the vendors you wanted to see.... So now you have another chance ......  Tour the Nats with Hotrodhotline.com ....

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Advanced Plating had a table full of very shiny parts ...  they are so well known in our industry for the top notch plating they do ....

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     Backyard Buddy makes working on your car sooooo much easier... lift that car right up and walk around under it... And Backyard Buddy is AMERICAN made... none of that cheap imported stuff here !...

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When my car is 7 ft. off the ground I want to be sure it’s sturdy and secure !

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Billet  booth was always jammed.....  and you may have noticed the new Billet Specialties wheels on the Hotrodhotline van.... very cool

Bilstein

Bilstein  Shocks is a long time advertiser with us and we’re proud to have their quality products online with us.

bmracing

B & M Racing is one of those companies that we remember buying from “way back when”   and they still have those great products !

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B & M President Nate Shelton was on the scene too .....  what customer service !

clayton machine

Clayton Machine has some of the greatest looking billet on the planet... wait til you see their new Valve Covers.

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Coker Tire is one of our newest advertisers....  they’re another of those companies we have learned to trust over the years for the finest products

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Coker Tire.... what a selection !

comp tci

From Computer-Controlled Overdrive To Full-Manual Drag Race, TCI's Got You Covered!  We make the finest performance drivetrain components

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The Thumpr™ Camshafts are a new series of hydraulic flat tappet and hydraulic roller camshafts designed for use in Small & Big Block Chevy, Ford 351 Windsor and Small Block Chrysler engines.

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Our friend Gary of CornHusker Rod and Custom always has a nice booth... showing off one of his famously built cars..

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and the Cornhusker Chassis’s they are so well know for.....

d and j

It was really nice to meet the folks at D & J and see the wonderful selection of really nice parts they offer.

daggertools

Dagger Tools was on hand with a huge booth showcasing all of the tools and supplies you need to work on your project.  It’s important to have top quality supplies.... makes your job much easier when you don’t have to  fight wit your tools and supplies.

detailzone

The Detail Zone.... where you’ll find all you need to set up that Electonic Fuel Injection.  Scott has years of experience in this field..... he was with Ron Francis for years and they still work together.

donjer

This “Flock It” product from Don Jer is the perfect solution to many problems that come up in rodding....  Take a look

dynamat

Scott Whittaker, CEO of Dynamat was right out there in the booth talking with rodders and showing them all that Dynamat can do for their car.

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And we can always count on Dynamat to have a great Hot Rod in their booth.

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We missed Mike and Sandy Eaton Detroit Spring  at the show... they’re great fun.... but their daughter Kim was on hand to hold down the fort....

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and show off those Eaton Spring products

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Edelbrock.... What a lineup....

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At Edelbrock,  Made in the USA is an important part of their quality and their committment.

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Can you say Suspension ......

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then you know Fatman Fabrications

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Every time we went by Brent was talking with a customer...

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Flaming River had quite the display of truly great looking products.

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Gearstar Transmissions had a lot of interest in their trannies ....

GMP diecast

GMP diecast has the finest quality diecast reproductions on the planet.

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Heidts had a fabulous display under their new ownership.... looks like they are adding many new products

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We saw lots for both Street Rods and Muscle Cars at Heidts

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Holley Performance had all of their lines represented at the show...  Hooker,  Earls,  NOS, Flowtech

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Headers... Exhaust....

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Intakes and more...

ididit

ididit  has one of the finest lines in our industry.

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Several new columns....for muscle cars and rods and lot’s of people stopping by their booth.

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itsasnap

It’s a Snap... check out their  “Builder Packages “  Power Window Kits and their  ZZ20 wiring harnesses.

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Bob Juliano has been helping rodders build their cars for 30+ years... and he’s doing a great job !

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A huge line of steering wheels,  seat belts, and lots of things you may not know he carries..

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kwiklift

KwikLift is perfect for giving you access to work on your car.  Compact and affordable.

lizardskin

Lizardskin offers Ceramic coating and Sound deadening material that you spray on.

lobecks

Lobecks  V 8 Shop..... need we say more...  wonderful cars have come from Barry Lobeck and lots of great parts.

macs auto

When Jack needs parts for his  64 Sprint.... he calls Macs... they have everything you might need for a Ford.

macstiedowns

Macs Custom Tie Downs are the best you can buy and well priced... you want the best when you car depends on it.

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March Performance... beautifully crafted pullies and brackets....

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Getting lots of interest...

old air products

Old Air Products..... Specializing in A/C and Heater Systems and Factory Replacement Parts for Antique, Classic, and Custom Vehicles. Many NOS & NORS parts in stock

painless

Painless Performance has wiring for just about anything you might have.... from a street rod to muscle car to your diesel truck.

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There it is... that big Parr Automotive trailer we’ve been counting on for great parts for years.... 59 years and counting to be exact ! 

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Lots of great stuff

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Phipps is a genius when it comes to designing products to dress up your interior....

posies

Ken Fenical, Posies owner with Hotrodhotlines own  Jen Klassen

richardsstuff

Richards Stuff.... some of the kewlest stuff on the planet.

rockey hinge

Rocky Hinge has added TONS of new products to their line... you really need to check out their website

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Rock Valley is THE place to find bumpers and all of those other necessities

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Stainless Gas Tanks...they’re fuel system experts.

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Deuces Wild Rod Shop

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Where all the best dressed rodders get their garb ...

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Rodders Alley has WONDERFUL apparel and you can order ONLINE too !

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Ken of Rodworx had many interested in his line of LED lighting

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There was always a group in the Ron Francis booth...

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Ron Francis Wiring has a great NEW Catalog out... get yours now...

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These are the new switch sets we like so well

sandersonheaders

Sanderson Headers..... we’ve known and loved them for years.... Jack has blockhuggers on his Sprint...the one with the BBC engine in it.   It’s where you’ll find  REAL  Hot Rod Headers !

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WOW... You can have one of these awesome neon signs when you buy....

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One of these award winning new steel  33 - 34 Ford Bodies from Steves Auto Restorations

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You can also get factory correct 33 34 Ford fenders...

so cal

So Cal Speed Shop...

soffseal

Soffseal     quality rubber

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Our friend and true car nut Dick Spadaro not only carries a great supply of Early Ford reproductions....

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you can always count on him to have some great  Swap Meet finds tooo....

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Dick LOVES  a swap meet !

steele rubber

Steele Rubber has always been our choice for quality rubber parts.

stewartwarner

Remember Stewart Warner gauges back in that first car you had ???   Well... they’re back... with some fantastic products.

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We have watched Superior Glassworks in Oregon grow and flourish under the direction of Brad Peterson over the past years... very nice people and great ideas.

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Superior Glassworks

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Timeless Rods introduced their new  C.A.R.S.  product which is a complete Car in a ready to build kit form..

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TPI Tech  carries both mechanical and electronic instruments... take a look

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If you have ever dreamed of having the ability to allow your engine more horsepower at the flick of a switch or ease the pain of maneuvering a tough spot at the local cruise night you’re in luck. Your wish is our command. We would like to introduce to you our newest product from Unisteer …. ELECTRA-STEER™!

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upac

United Pacific... with lots of LED lighting products

vintage1

Who invented  air conditioning for hot rods ???  Vintage Air ... that’s who.. and they’ve been providing outstanding systems since 1976.

welderseries

Welder Series.... what a fantastic idea.... they measure and cut.... you weld it up...  brackets and  more...

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We don’t know how Yearwood manages to bring a complete retail store to the show... but we’re glad they do.

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Look at all of that great stuff.

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The  Zoops guys were busy when we stopped by....

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but we got shots of their great looking pully systems.

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