Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter
Dec 12 2007

  We have already gotten some really neat stories for our Deuce Contest.... Check out “The Kid & The Deuce” as well at several others that have been submitted.... and we’re asking you to email us YOUR Stories and to also let us know which stories you like... You can see the Deuce Contest entries here.....

Timeless Rods has come up with a way to make it easy for even a “first time” rod builder to do a good job and get a great car..... They offer Complete Kits which include EVERYTHING you need to build your car... PLUS all holes are drilled, all parts are exactly fit to your specs ... This is a GREAT Innovation ... and if you want a TurnKey car.... Timeless will build it for you

  We all know how hard it is to find good quality plating..... too many platers don’t take the time to do the triple plating needed to really show off your cars chrome. The people at Star Bright Chrome Plating can offer you the care and attention to detail that you want for your chrome parts. They also do stainless polishing and repair... Check it out NOW

Twisted Customs is a signature full-service auto restoration and customizing facility, equipped to handle every detail of your auto restoration project, delivering utmost quality and professionalism. We work with our clients to produce unique automobiles—with their touch of style

Street rods, kit cars and trucks can be hot & noisy. But LizardSkin® Ceramic Insulation can lower interior temperatures by as much as 35ºF at a very low installed cost. This high technology spray-on insulation cools & quiets with two or three coats the thickness of a credit card. It’s 100% GREEN---water-based, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. Cleans up with soap & water. Class A fire-rated to 500ºF. For sound dampening, LizardSkin® Sound Control Formula provides relief from body rattles and noisy vibration.

Don’t be fooled by cheap imitations !  Hotronics Products Window Switches and Door Kits are quality products 100% Made in the USA.   You’ve spent a lot on your car and you don’t want window switches that fail because they are made with inferior parts . You can get Quality and still get a GOOD PRICE at  Hotronics Products ... Battery Disconnects, Door Kits, Window Switches, Fans, and Lighting... Hotronics Products

Tom Fritz's vivid recollections of the hot rodding and motorcycle cultures that were prevalent in Southern California during the 60's and 70's are a part of the power that established him as a nationally recognized contemporary artist of the genre. Whether it’s the Hot Rods, the Motorcycles, or the Classics ... You’ll find yourself smelling the gasoline and the burning rubber when you look at Tom’s wonderful renditions of those great days of rodding and racing ... these are some of the finest posters and original artwork pieces we’ve seen ... Take a look

Billet Aluminum Fan Shrouds. from Billet City ..These shrouds replace the plastic shrouds for SPAL electric fans. These all billet, shrouds are polished and beautiful and will truly be the focal point when your hood is open. New from Billet City with a patent pending design is the Super Wedge Air Cleaner. Its wedge sahped, , kind of like the front end of 32 roadster. All billet with a high quality cleanable filter. Show quality and all made here in the USA  www.BilletCity.com

Our StreetRod101 DVD is the place to get you going by taking you step by step through the backbone of any project -Tips, tricks, jigs and fixtures are shown that you can use or simply apply the concepts you learn to make your project enjoyable instead of frustrating - not to mention expensive - along with the satisfation that comes with DOING IT YOURSELF

We’re pleased to have Big Al’s Carponents online as one of our Premium Vendors ....  it means that you will see more of the style and innovation that has come out of  Big Als Carponents for many years. Check out the NEW Armrest designs and other fine quality interior and accessories at Big Als Carponents

   You know those old parts you have laying around your garage ??? Well some fellow rodders NEEDS THEM !  You can clean up your clutter and make a fellow rodder happy by listing those parts for sale on Hotrodhotline.com  and until the end of the year .... It’s FREE ... And if you’re looking for parts .... Check it out now.... we have lots of new parts ads.....

HushMat has mastered the complex technology in the automotive acoustics, sealing and thermal insulation categories with advanced product technology that requires: • no surface preparation, • no acetone or alcohol wash • no heat guns • easily conforms to contoured surfaces • reduces install time by over ½ the time of competitive brands. Check out our handy kits for every application HushMat.com

Looking for the PERFECT gift for your rodder friends ?  The Surf City Garage has a really great gift pack .... it comes in a really great looking Nostalgia design gift box and includes 3 fabulous Surf City products and 2 microfiber cloths.  Jack, HRHL Owner, has tried these products and he says they are INCREDIBLE !  A great gift for any of your Hot Rod Friends ! Check it OUT !

Engine Factory was recently featured on Trucks TV and they have a video clip of the installation of one of their awesome engines in a Trucks TV project. See the clip at Engine Factory.com We think you’d also like to see the new DVD collection from Engine Factory which completely details the process of assembling a Muscle Car Engine... this is an invaluable tool for all gearheads.
Check out their TURNKEY Engines while you’re there.

Adapting an old wheel...just got easier!
 Ididit, inc. has expanded our 55-57 Horn Kit! It will now adapt most 55-68 GM stock steering wheels to a GM or ididit steering column, making it quite popular in the industry The parts that you need can now be found in one kit! The new kit consists of an aluminum trim ring, the horn contact plate, spring, pin, and retainer. Take a look

At JEGS with their fantastic online catalog you can get what you want .... WHEN YOU WANT IT ... they have loads of Christmas specials along with their everyday huge selection of the best brands in the industry. Take a look at JEGS.COM

Juliano’s has a beautiful new woodgrain wheel created entirely by an in-house process that produces a woodgrain wheel unlike any other. The company has become a premier supplier of hand-made, high-end steering wheels, all of which are made right in its Connecticut facility. These are not mass-produced steering wheels clapped-out in a factory; every Juliano’s wheel is hand-built by in-house artisans dedicated completely to the creation of this exclusive line of steering wheels.  Check it out...

You can shop for MSD “Gear” online for the holidays but while you’re there  Make sure and view all our new products for 2008! New MSD 6AL-2 ignition, APS Starters, Hemi controllers and much much more...  MSD Ignition has lots of great new products and they’re all available online.... Take a look

Street Rod Extrusions   Peel-N-Stick Weatherstripping
 Steele now offers a full line of peel-n-stick extrusions for sealing fiberglass-bodied and reproduction sheet metal street rods. Available in a variety of extrusions, shapes, and lengths, Steele offers the largest catalog of peel-n-stick rubber parts for street rods. Check it Out...

Stewart Warner The Original Ultra Shift Light.The Original Ultra-Shift Light™ It's a digital tach with peak recall and LED shift alert. Simple 3-wire hook-up and programming via 2 buttons on the rear of the unit. Additional versions available including a 2-1/16" gauge style.   We know you’ll like this one

Absolutely the BEST ON THE MARKET!! Zoops’ POSI-TRAK BELT SYSTEM is the Ultimate Serpentine Belt System available today. After all, it is designed by Zoops, a Sema Award winning company! Zoops’ POSI-TRAK systems consists of polished 6061-T6 aluminum bracketry, polished aluminum face plate with unique CNC machined pocketing, Zoops’ exclusive Forgelite Pulleys hardened to a T6 condition, ... FOR DETAILS

COMP Cams® has the hydraulic roller lifter solution for Ford Big Block engine fans. Compatible with both 390-428cid “FE” family engines, as well as the “FF” style 429-460cid power plants, the new Pro Magnum™ Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller Lifters are truly a case of one lifter fits all. Noted by their signature COMP Cams® link bar stamped with the letters, “FF-FE,”.

New “Heritage Series” announced by NHRA To help preserve NHRA’s rich history and tradition while seizing on the success of nostalgic drag racing competition, NHRA has announced the formation of the “NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series” that will crown year-end points champions in 14 categories. FOR MORE

The 59th annual Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) – which will be held January 25-27, 2008 – is proud to honor Troy Trepanier of ‘Rad Rides’ in Manteno, Illinois as “Builder of the Year.” Trepanier will be presented with this esteemed award at the show this year at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. In addition to naming Troy Trepanier “Builder of the Year”, the 2008 Grand National Roadster Show promises to entertain with sought-after awards, special exhibits and notable personalities. FOR MORE

ANPAC’s Car of the Month is Bill's Nomad a multi-award winning machine. The restoration took place from 2003 to 2004 and was purchased by Bill in 2004. The vehicle has not one stock piece on the entire car. In addition to over 40 show trophies, this Nomad was a Top Ten show car ..... For Details CLICK HERE

Painless Performance now has an online Forum where you can ask questions and talk about wiring issues ... It’s a great way to get good information on your specific wiring problem. Take a look....

YOUNG RODDERS .....  Send us your car pictures and story.... check out the latest very cool 34 Ford Pickup owned by Geoffrey Faber. I recently got my 34 Ford Pickup on the road and I thought that I would send you some pictures in hope of seeing it in your magazine someday. I bought the cab at the primmer Nationals my freshmen year in ... FOR MORE

At HotRod Library Two of the best-known names in metalshaping have teamed up to teach you the in’s and out’s of the hammerforming process. Hammerforms are very easy to make, and they enable you to create parts that have the look and accuracy of die-stamped parts. They allow even beginning metalworkers to produce parts they can be proud of.... There are several DVD’s that you could use....

Butch Pate sent a CD with 5 shows on it... Pigeon Forge was just one ...

POSIES Annual Open House has been scheduled for Saturday January 12, 2008 from 9am - ?. Come visit with us and enjoy coffee and donuts while bench racing with your friends. As in years past we are expecting a full complement of reps from companies such as Winters Performance, Dayton Wire Wheel, Neon Signs, Alumicraft Grilles and others. You can see the latest projects and vehicles in our shop. Stop by our parts department for Super Slide Springs and other parts for your hot rod, truck and custom.

Boston World of Wheels is the next big show for Championship Auto Shows....  Check out the schedule for  AutoRama, World of Wheels and Cavalcade of Customs put on by the folks at Championship Auto Shows.  23 Big Shows with some of the finest cars in our hobby  Get the SCHEDULE NOW

Hot Rod Shows 4 great shows each year. The GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW is "The Grand Daddy of Them All" .The SACRAMENTO AUTORAMA crowns the "World's Most Beautiful Custom!" The Autorama is home to the Bagdasarian, Barris, Bailon & Bertolucci Awards. The 10th PORTLAND ROD & CUSTOM SHOW in a friendly hometown environment.

  The San Francisco Rod, Custom and Motorcycle show is coming up faster than we can believe ! Jack and Mary Ann flew over to San Francisco for the show last year and had a great time. They are expanding this show to include so many new things .... The Biker Build Off in the motorcycle building, A huge building for Nostalgia or “Rat” Rods was awesome ... there will be lots of news in coming weeks to tell you about all of the fabulous things the fine folks at RP Productions are planning... We can hardly wait !

The National Street Rod Association has announced it’s show schedule for 2008. We want to remind you that four of the NSRA shows are now open to cars 30 years old and older .... So check out that new schedule and plan on making some of those great NSRA events next year .... Click Here for all the Dates. 

NEW
2008
Schedule !

GoodGuys Rod and Custom Association has announced their 2008 Schedule Two brand new events and a venue change are just some of the highlights of the 2008 Goodguys Rod & Custom Association event schedule.The two new events include the Goodguys Blue Suede Cruise September 5, 6 & 7 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio and the Goodguys Nostalgia Nationals, October 17, 18 & 19 at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky.Also new for 2008 is a trip to Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania

The National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum announces The 51st Annual Darryl Starbird’s Hall of Fame National Championship Rod and Custom Car Show at Century II Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas; Jan 18, 19,20 2008 AND the 44th Annual Darryl Starbird’s Rod & Custom Car Show & Monster Truck Races in Tulsa, OK Feb 15, 16, & 17 2008.  Get all of the Details HERE

32 Ford $62k 

60 Olds $22500