Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter May 22 2007

We continue to add NEW Articles to the Hot Rod M.D. section... there are now hundreds of “printable” pages of technical information

We have a great new article which tells all about installing Glass ... Jim Clark is the author and photographer for this great piece.

We have a new article about installing dampening material in your trunk too. Take a Look

Barona Antique Drags in San Diego from Ron Podsiadly

NSRA Appreciation Day at California Car Cover by Mike Levy

Calling Young Rodders ! You can WIN Hundreds of $$$ in prizes just for telling us your story .... send pictures of your car and tell us about yourself ...

The MIII IFS is a new design front suspension for street rods and classic trucks. It utilizes a press in lower ball joint that is a lower ball joint, not the screw in upper that is commonly used in other IFS. The MIII uses shims for alignment adjustments and the lower rear pivot is
 mounted in double shear for superior strength. The MIII is a complete system with tube control arms, coil over shocks, swaybar, manual steering and 11" disc brakes. Power steering, air springs and larger brakes are options. FOR MORE

Cool Craft has a great selection of U.S. Radiator and CSF radiators. Cool Craft can even design radiators for your custom ride. To find the radiator that is right for you, simply use their radiator search form, or fill out a quote request for a custom radiator. Click here for

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

Haneline is proud to present the newest addition to their gauge lines – the BRAND NEW 59/60 Chevy gauges! The gauges are a perfect match for the 59/60 Chevy car with a 5-1/2 inch speedometer and four small gauges at 2-1/16 inches. When supplied with a specially CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS on these and many more gauge packages

Hold everything…you don’t have to install a late model column to have real turn signals… just call Ron Francis for one of these cool clamp-on turn signal switches! This switch is just the thing for older hot rods, classic rods, or any early car with a stock steering column. It clamps onto any column, and looks like the one originally made in the 50’s (you can still find them at swap meets — corroded and with no instructions Check this out NOW

At the Wheelsmith we also offer many makes and styles of Hub caps to fit your vehicle needs. If it’s a Ford, Chevy, GMC we have the caps that you need. At the Wheelsmith we can also modify your vehicles existing or original caps to fit on our wheels, thereby eliminating those broken clips forever. We also fit the disk brakes  CHECK OUT THE LATEST

Upgrade and improve the steering and handling of your 1964-67 GM A-Body with our brand new rack and pinion kit. This rack kit easily bolts on and includes the rack & mounting bracket. This kit is designed to be used in conjunction with our various power steering pump kits with either remote resevoirs or a clip-on resevoir for short or long water pump .

Hyde Products-Quality Hood Holders (HOOD PROPS) for 1937-1948 Ford s; 1946-1948 Mercury ’s; 1940-1948 Chevy cars, 47-54 Chevy pick-ups and 57 Chevy cars . Bolts on most hoods No drilling or tapping required, Easy to install. Only the polished stainless steel telescopic tube is visibleTwist to Lock, and Unlock. Comes with all hardware, Ready to install , pictured instructions . .. The Hood Holder comes standard (sand-blasted, primed and painted gloss black with stainless steel tube.) OR can also be special ordered in all stainless steel. All stainless steel bolt on trunk props are available for the same years, Be Safe, Look Good Call Hyde Products!

GMP has finally added one of the most iconic cars in history with it's new '32 Ford program! This 1932 Ford Highboy is the first release in a new series from GMP! All models will be serialized and limited in number. This model is packed with features you have come to expect from GMP. Features include... Ford Flathead V8 with Dual Stromberg Carbuerators, Split "Duval" Windshield, Fenderless Roadster Styling, Removable Convertible Top, Louvered and Hinged Hood, Quick Change Rear End, Long Throw Shifter, Custom Machined Dash with "Banjo" style Steering Wheel, Soft-touch Seats and Flocked Carpeting. This is a must have for any true car collector! Hurry and order your first release today as these are limited in number and will surely sell out quickly!  Check it OUT...

Vision Hot Rod Concepts Street Rods & Customs MIRRORS & LED lighted MIRRORSYou will be impressed with the Design, Quality and Installation Ease. The Sweeping Tear Drop Design compliments flowing lines on unchopped, fat-fendered coupes and sedans. The Sleek Oval Shape Style looks great on everything; coupes, sedans, open cars. The Smooth Design Style beautifully details Street Rods and cars /trucks of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s Hidden mounting provides a clean, clutter free appearance, Sandable and paintable, urethane plastic construction, Fully adjustable mirror, surface, LED version can be connected to turn signals, unique trimable mounting stem Check out these cool mirrors...

Thanks go to Rick Love, VP of Vintage Air for the fantastic air conditioning class held Wednesday, May 16 at SO-CAL-AZ. We had about 70 car enthusiasts attended the AC Seminar, despite the Suns vs. Spurs play off game. I guess that was fitting since Vintage Air is based out of San Antonio. The 2 hour seminar covered everything from basic principles to systems specific to the student’s vehicles. I think we all came away with a greater understanding and application of AC. Heaven knows we need it out here in the Dry Heat of Arizona. The SO-CAL-AZ staff is committed to providing knowledgeable, friendly service to our customers, making sure they get the right parts for their projects. Next time you need parts, give us a call at 1-800-732-0076, and one of our reliable countermen will help you with your project. evaporators and many tips to keep your car or truck cool all summer! Get the Details Here...

Moal Coachbuilders, well known as one of our industries finest car builders, has made their name by producing cars with forward looking design elements and innovative interior and body fittings and trim.  Previously these parts were only seen on Moal built cars, but now, Moal Coachbuilders are now making their custom designed product and parts lines available to Rodders for their own build projects. Take advantage of the totally new approach to the creation, design, engineering, fabrication, and machining of custom designed parts when creating your ride. Need a jack for that ground-hugging car? 

Over 2,250 street rods will be on hand at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds this spring as the National Street Rod Association® presents its 24th Annual Mid-America Street Rod Nationals®. The dates for the city’s largest vintage car show will be May 25, 26, 27, 2007. This will be the 13th time the NSRA Mid-America Street Rod Nationals® have been held in Springfield and an all time high number of participants and spectators are expected this year. Almost all of the Missouri Entertainment & Event Center (formally known as the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds) will be utilized for the event as well as most of the buildings, which will house over 90 manufacturer and dealer displays and other attractions. www.NSRA-USA.com 

The 2007 Hot Rod Reunion You could call them the "Elite Eight," you could call them the "Living Legends," but whatever you call them, you'll not be calling them late to the starting line as eight of the best-known, premier Nostalgia Funny Cars run during the fifth annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, presented by SoffSeal, June 15-17 at National Trail Raceway, Hebron, Ohio. Darr Hawthorne, west coast editor of Drag Racing Online, said, "The nostalgia funny car movement has been embraced from coast to coast. Nothing shows that more than that we've got eight or ten cars for this event and half are from the east coast, half from the west coast. This should be quite a race."

Somernites Cruise is always FREE to participants & spectators. The "Show & Shine" offers a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere with great cruisin' music in an entirely original setting. On the blocked off city streets of Downtown Somerset, you will have the opportunity to meet and enjoy being with other car enthusiasts as well as spectators while reminiscing about the cars on display. NEXT CRUISE  MAY 28 th

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, Altered Gas Performance Events, LLC of Bradford Woods, PA, is bringing the Flashlight Drags®, their popular style of “Old Fashioned / Heads-Up” Drag Racing to National Trail Raceway in Columbus Ohio on Saturday night, July 14, 2007. This is the first time the event is being held in conjunction the Goodguys PPG Nationals held at the Ohio Expo Center July 13-15.The Flashlight Drags® is a family-oriented auto event open to all nostalgic or custom hotrod, street rod, muscle car, antique car, tuner car or related vehicles. It is our goal to provide the participants and spectators a chance to drag race after the Goodguys event ends on Saturday. The Flashlight Drags® will allow anyone who has built up a need for speed during their visit to 10th Goodguys PPG Nationals to watch or race the coolest, hottest and wildest vehicles on the planet at National Trail Raceway

   The Right Coast Association has YOU Covered… for all the greatest shows and events on the "Right Coast" from Canada to Florida.. That awesome Syracuse Nationals is coming up soon so be sure to get registered.  You'll find family friendly, member oriented, affordable events. We;ll see you at the BIG Syracuse Nationals, Laconia, The Year One Experience, Myrtle Beach and the Eastern States Nationals …Check out the Right Coast Association .

You’re INVITED to go with Hotrodhotline.com on the Great Race !
For the time of your life .... cruisin the backroads of America with friends and enjoying big block parties at towns along the way. Start out in Concord, NC with a party at the Rousch Racing garage and run for two weeks, or start in Texas and run for the week to Anaheim, CA. It’s time to sign up NOW ... we’d love to have you join us .. Jack will be running his 34 Ford 3 -Window .... Check it out NOW

How often do you hear someone say, “this is a must buy book.” Well, this is one of those must have books for your hot rod library.Why is this book so important? Because it is the first book of its kind, before any other was even thought about. It was written and published in 1991, but the photos and ideas came from the very first SCTA (Southern California Timing Association) land speed time trials. That event occurred on May 15, 1938 and William Carroll was there to record it. Strangely enough, Carroll was attracted to the event by all  the excitement buzzing in the young hot rodding movement. He went to Muroc, to see what this race was all about. He never went back and his career progressed in other directions. There are many other books that have more text and photos and are indexed. But Carroll’s book is superior to them all because he was the first.  Check it out NOW 

Mel Anthony has written a fine little book called Smoke, Sand and Rubber. It is 7 x 10 inches in size and about an inch thick in a paperback format. There are 288 pages with 40 chapters, each about seven pages long, containing 250 black and white photos. Smoke, Sand and Rubber also has one color photo, three drawings and 21 posters, graphs and charts. The cover has an appealing black and white drawing of midgets racing on a track, but no dust cover. Anthony numbers and signs the books and there are 1000 copies in the first printing. Take a Look

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Until then Keep Rodd’n and we hope to see you on the road this year...
Jack, Mary Ann
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