Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter March 19, 2007

   Don’t delay .... Join Jack Lawford from Hotrodhotline.com and lots of fellow rodders in the “Cruise of a Lifetime”. The Great Race is fun, it’s exciting, and now YOU’RE INVITED to come along with us. You can sign up for One Week or Two Weeks of great fun and block parties at towns across the country, Grand Canyon cruise, Route 66 Cruise and much more.... We’re celebrating Deuce Week West and asking Hot Rods, Street Rods, and Muscle cars to join us. Check out the latest RIGHT HERE

Looking for an Extensive Technical Knowledge Base... Info on all Subjects ...All in One Place ?  Look No Further .... Hotrodhotline has the Hot Rod MD

Remember back in the 40’s and early 50’s, when hot rods were stripped down cars with absolutely no-frills? Juliano’s traditional Roadster Column is a component replicated from the true hot rods of that time. It’s pure simplicity and timeless design is for purists who appreciate the look of a grass-roots hot rod, before they became street rods. It’s the return of the true classic hot rod steering column. For More....

A new line of linear actuator kits from SPAL USA allow for the custom installation of countless automotive applications that require motorization of components. "Regardless of the automotive application, our linear actuator kits offer extremely precise control for almost anything that needs moved," said Bob Folkestad, director of electronics and innovations, SPAL USA. "Whether it's an audio system, trunk, hood, bed cover or cowl customization, SPAL USA linear actuator kits offer a high-quality and easy-to-mount solution for these motorized installations."  FOR DETAILS....

Most of us will agree that killing a car’s electrical power is the single most effective way to keep a thief from driving it away. But standard battery cutoff switches are fairly easy to defeat with a set of jumper cables, and thieves giggle at car alarms, so what do you do? Very simple: you call Ron Francis and ask for their “Safe-n-Sound” remote power disconnect With this nifty setup, one click of the key fob completely shuts down your car’s entire electrical system — and even more. It’s accomplished by routing your main battery cable through a remote cutoff solenoid that you’ve stashed in place not easily accessible to a thief. Trigger it with the key fob as you walk away, and voila…battery disconnected. CLICK HERE

Engineered specifically for Painless by Powermaster, these new PowerStar alternators are designed to solve the amperage needs of today's fuel injected engines. At start up these engines require higher amperage output than standard alternators are able to provide. Even other high amp alternators, which provide high output at upper rpms, do not adequately address low rpm requirements. PowerStar alternators feature:CLICK HERE

With Pleasantons  25th All American Get Together coming this weekend and then Del Mar the next .... Good Guys is off to a great season... We have lots of News from the Good guys including all of the details on upcoming events and the great prize packages you’ll be eligible to win .... Get Ready .... It’s Show Time... and these are shows you don’t want to miss.... Click here for the details

The COMP Performance Group™ announces the purchase of Inglese™ from Total Performance, Inc. to further expand what is already the most diverse product lineup in the automotive aftermarket. Previously branded as Inglese Induction Systems™, the 26 year old company is best known for their classic Weber carbureted induction systems, including down draft and side draft carburetion, as well as high performance aluminum intake manifolds. Most commonly associated with street rod applications due to their impressive appearance and excellent power & torque, Inglese™ is a highly regarded and well recognized brand with street rod enthusiasts and nostalgic race fans.  FOR DETAILS

Weldersource.com is your online source for the best in Welding equipment and supplies.  We offer FREE SHIPPING on brands like Miller and Lincoln Electric TIG Welders and Hypertherm Plasma Cutters. You will find all of the supplies and safety equipment you need to go along with your Welder, including  Helmets, and Mechanix brand gloves. Check out Weldersource.com for the most complete line of welding products ... and if you have any questions about our products, you can call us and we'll help you pick the equipment that is best for your intended use...  Take a look

Street Customs And Restorations will work with you as a team to deliver the level of restoration you expect. We have worked with over 1,400 owners on this challenging process because we love and appreciate older cars and understand the pleasure of restoring them. Our 6000 square foot shop is outfitted with the latest in tools and painting equipment. We can work with you on any aspect of your project from small restoration services to a complete restoration of your dream car.

  DECO RIDES of Long Valley, NJ offers two lines of fiberglass bodies for the street rod market, a 1939 Lincoln Zephyr, which is available in coupe, convertible, fastback ($9.900), and the new Sedan delivery. This designed was taken from the famed SCRAPE Zephyr coupe that was sold to the Petersen Museum for $275,000 in 2000. The second line of glass bodies we offer is a stylized Boat tail Speedster available as a fenderless highboy ($9,150) or a full-fendered model ($10,990). Fat Man Fabrications of Charlotte, NC makes a rolling chassis with spot brakes, coil over, etc. for the Zephyr and Boattail for $7,625.

The National Street Rod Association has announced the return of the SUPER PRIZE program at it’s events in 2007. This year is no exception. With over eighty companies participating, the total value of the 2007 Super Prize Program will be $1,304,654.00. That is $100,358.00 in prizes, per event, given away to registered event participants at each of NSRA's 13 events Get complete information ... the April Oklahoma show is fast approaching and you don’t want to miss it.

Somernites Cruise is held on the Fourth Friday & Saturday of each month April-October, rain or shine!! There are many events on "the strip" on Friday night and in Downtown Somerset on Saturday. We now have two entrance gates in Downtown Somerset that open at 2:00PM on Saturday for the "Show & Shine" portion of the weekend. The "Show & Shine" concludes at 8:00PM and then "cruising the strip" shifts into high gear and continues until ??? Somernites Cruise is always FREE to participants & spectators.

   The Right Coast Association has YOU Covered… for all the greatest shows and events on the "Right Coast" from Canada to Florida.. You'll find family friendly, member oriented, affordable events. Starting with Cruise Daytona , the BIG Syracuse Nationals, Laconia, The Year One Experience, Myrtle Beach and the Eastern States Nationals …Check out the Right Coast Association .

The 2007 Hot Rod Reunion moves to historic National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio, allowing more room for street rods and customs. The honorees for the 2007 Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion will be: John Abbott, Don Cain, Ted Harbit, Fred Hurst, Gary Rupp and Pat Dakin. The Justice brothers Reunion Spotlight falls on Frank Hawley. The Grand Marshal will be Jeg Coughlin. The Reunion features a fabulous array of cool drag cars, street rods and customs of the historic and present-day hot rod eras.

Enter our Young Rodders Contest and win a Great Prize Package from these fine businesses.  Just send us pictures of your car and tell us about yourself and your car ! You Could WIN !

The Engine Factory has a huge selection of “custom built for you” options. This awesome Chevy 383 Stroker with 475 Horsepower is just one of the many choices at EngineFactory.com This is the time to beef up your ride with some horsepower, and the Engine Factory has been building Turnkey Engines since 1969 so you know you can depend on them for the best. All Engine Factory Engines run right out of the crate .... no need to add anything. Take a look at all of the great engine choices at www.EngineFactory.com

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Don’t forget that you can order a Catalog from many fine companies right here on Hotrodhotline.... there are dozens of companies listed in our Catalog section where you will be able to order a print catalog or download a catalog right to your computer now.... CHECK IT OUT !

“Building Guide for Basic Hot Rods” from Hotrod Library...
The oldest/newest trend in hot rodding has been part of the modified car scene since the l920s. Sometimes basic hot rodding is blinded by all the glitter and glamour of the high-dollar show concept rods and customs, but every experienced rodder is quick to point out that the most fun with a hot rod is with one that doesn't require major maintenance just for a ten mile stroll. It is all here, with an emphasis on ideas for the amateur and experienced builder alike.   For this and many more great “How To” books

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Richard Parks and Dad Wally Parks at the NHRA Motorsports Museum
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Sam Magarino was one of the Great 8 at Detroit Autorama. John Sanderson got some great shots and stories about the Great 8...

We even have coverage from a show in Sweden from Jan-Erik Hammarsten.