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Nov 6 2006

SEMA was a Blast .... so much to see it’s amazing ! It will take a few days to get all of our pictures and info sorted out so stay tuned for lots of great SEMA stuff next week.  We saw so many great new products and fantastic cars as well as having a chance to talk to many good friends...We had a chance to talk to Charlie Hutton, Boise’s favorite home town painter extraordinaire ... We’re all very proud of Charlie here in Boise... he’s not only a very talented painter.... he’s a great guy too ! Charlie has a lot going on right now and we’re looking forward to hearing more from him soon about his upcoming projects.

We sometimes get cars listed for sale here that are very special and warrant mentioning in our newsletter. This week we have added this wonderful 37 Ford owned by Sam Magerino in New Jersey. This Ridler “Great 8” winner is spectacular in every detail AND ... you can actually drive it too.  Built by Barry Lobeck and the subject of several magazine articles and many awards ... this car would make a handsome addition to any collection. Priced at $249,000 with partial trades considered ... This is truly a WINNER.. Check it out here...

The last Somernites Cruise of the year was FANTASTIC .. Jack Roberts was there and he’s already planning for next year !

The Roamn Relilcs show in Moorpark, CA is one of our favorites... Sam Flowers was just one of our Roving Reporters who covered this great show.

Capital City Cruisers had a great time... Bob Molinaro was there to catch it all for us.

NSRA’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program is FREE!  The specialty vehicles NSRA members own are built to be driven on the streets and highways. They are used to transport people, often to far off locales for recreational enjoyment. The National Street Rod Association® is dedicated to vehicle safety and backs it up with a program that gives every owner the opportunity to have his/her vehicle safety inspected for free as often as they want with a strong emphasis on having it done at least once each year  The NSRA Vehicle Safety Inspection Program is completely voluntary, and includes 23 different items ranging from the lighting system to suspension ... Check it all out at

Ron Francis Wiring Kit winners ...Rick and Patti Pusch attended MANY of the 15 shows we went to this year, and entered every time. it was truly a bittersweet moment when they actually won at the last show of the season! They were actually present when their friend, Erica Adkins won at the Pueblo show! Rick and Patti also hail from Colorado. Here is their reaction, in their own words, "I want to thank you guys again for the prize I won at the Charlotte car show. It could not have come at a better time.Check it out

We are very pleased to have Stockton Wheel online with us as one of our premium vendors.... The reputation of Stockton Wheel is unparalleled .... Stockton Wheel Service has been providing specialty wheel and custom wheel services for over 120 years! As specialists in custom wheel repair and widening, their craftsmen breathe life back to damaged wheels and make your narrow OEM wheels FAT & TALL! Stockton Wheel carries a full line of new wheels in addition to our custom wheel services. Whether you are looking for a cool set of Nostalgia Wheels for your Hot Rod or a custom set of industrial wheels for the space shuttle, they have a wheel solution for you! 

The Wheelsmith is a manufacture of custom steel wheels.The crew at The Wheelsmith take great pride in assembling quality wheels for your Hotrod or Classic ride .We manufacture Wire wheels , Gennies ,Smoothies ,Rallyes and are getting ready to release our new Artillery wheel . We continue to add new designs and offer more to the automotive enthusiast . The Wheelsmith goes the extra mile to make sure that your wheels look their best and enhance the look of your vehicle .Wheels are available in a veriety of powdercoat colors ,chrome or any combination of both ,or bare steel . The Wheelsmith also offer redrilling of aluminum wheels , changing the backspacing to make it fit that much better .Visit the Wheelsmith website for more ... www.TheWheelsmith.net

We are very pleased to have George Trosley online with us... he is a renowned Automotive Artist and has many great products that we know you will really like. Check out his Limited Edition Prints, Original Art, and the NEW Trosley book “How to Draw” .... you can even have YOUR car perpetuated with a Trosley piece... Check it out NOW www.georgetrosley.com

Mark your Calendars NOW for the San Francisco Rod, Custom and Motorcycle Show at the Cow Palace in San Francisco... The second week in January 2007 ...This year the folks who put on the show have OUTDONE themselves.... Look for an excellent array of Rods, Customs and Motorcycles, including a 3 day Biker Build off.... Get all the Details at www.SFCustomShow.com

East Coast Indoor Nationals The Largest Indoor Pre 73 Show on the East Coast is coming up Dec 2 - 3rd at the Maryland state Fairgrounds. Join over 300 of the Regions Finest Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars and Antiques at a family oriented, fun filled event. Lots of Free Parking ! Live Auction, DJ Spinning the Oldies,50/50 Raffle, Chinese Auction, Pictures with Santa, Food Available. Large vendor area with lots of parts, and other car related products. Don't miss this awesome show... Dec. 2 - 3rd at the Maryland State Fairgrounds .... Get all the details at www.EastCoastIndoorNats.

Each young rodder who enters the contest will receive a Hotrodhotline Shirt and hat Each monthly winner will receive Ruckus Rod Garage Art, a Koul Tool kit, Lifetime Right Coast Assoc. membership, Pacific Coast Customs T Shirt and poster, Sony Entertainment recent release DVD, and their choice of 2 of the following items.... Phoenix Transmission $250. gift certificate, B & M Racing $100 gift certificate, Dynamat Package, Jegs Die Cast Car, MSD Ignition Chrome Blaster 2 Kit, ZoopsSeal kit, McLeod Eng. $100 gift Certificate for a prize package worth over $500.  SO..... ENTER NOW !

Painless Performance has a fantastic product available to Protect from damage and improve the appearance of any wiring harness installation with this braided-texture wrap material from Painless Performance. Available in 1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4” and 1-1/2” diameters. Powerbraid is split laterally to slip over wire bundles. Powerbraid closes over the wiring without the need for additional tape or fasteners.    Click Here 

Save up to $600 at Zigs on Mustang II IFS and get great deals on TCI Chassis products and more.... Zigs offers FREE SHIPPING on many of their systems with most items IN STOCK.... Click here for more info

With a renewed interest in nostalgia motors, Alan Grove Components, INC. introduces an A/C and Alternator bracket for the 401/425 ci. Nailhead Buick. Steel bracket bolts to the water crossover and intake manifold. Mount is supplied with illustrated instructions and all necessary mounting hardware for easy installation. For more information contact Alan Grove Components, INC. . Phone: 913-837-4368,

CenPen Speed Shop is adding new products to their online store on a daily basis.... Cen Pen is the company you’ll remember for their award winning products at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals.... but in addition to their own fine products, they also carry 100’s of items from some of the finest manufacturers in our industry.... If you are in the market for suspension, heat or air, accessories or just about anyting.... check out Cen Pen Speed Shop.... Take a Look

Juliano's 55 Chevy 3 Point Seat Belt How-to 3-Points  for 55 Chevy
The more we learn about cars and safety, the more we realize the importance of a three point shoulder harness seat belt. If you travel with family members or other loved ones, it is a good idea to make sure everyone is strapped in. This article shows exactly how you would go about installing Juliano's shoulder harness seat belts in a 55 Chevy. Click Here for this informative article... and for more great tech info ... go to Julianos “How To” section

We have an AMAZING Testimonial from a customer who used Lizardskin products and in addition to doing a great job in the way they were intended..... they may have saved a LIFE.... Check out this story about Lizardskin .....from a very Satisfied User...

One of Jacks favorite pastimes is apparently also enjoyed by Bob Choisser.... “Alley Surfing” .... yes ... that’s right... Bob loves cruising the alleys of towns as he is on his way to shows, etc.... looking for Old Tin !  Jack loves that too... you can never tell what you might find down some back alley.... Check out the results from Bob Choissers latest adventure....

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