Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter
April 10 2008

Tri-C Engineering, Inc. has over 45 years experience in the specialty vehicle design and fabrication business. Cars of the 20’s to the present—from conception to completion our master craftsmen are able to build anything imaginable Custom bodies of all types are also a specialty of ours. With all phases of each project done in house, we are able to control quality, price and delivery of each and every project. See what we OFFER

Heidts quality products are engineered with one simple concept in mind: Today's serious street rodders shouldn't have to accept anything less than a great ride and superb handling from their design. Independent Front Suspension (IFS) has become the industry standard for street rods. With a Heidts IFS you put real dollar value in your car. Heidts Hot Rod Shop is the recognized industry leader in Independent Front Suspension Systems engineering the ultimate, the lowest and the smoothest ride in the industry today. You won’t believe the value added standard features.. Check out their complete line today

CCM Rod Shop—machining the parts and accessories that GET YOUR CAR NOTICED!" -- product applications for nostalgic vehicle designs to contemporary. All items are beautifully-custom machined products and accessories out of solid pieces of Aluminum; using newer technology for improved production. CCM Rod Shop Products are not CAST! CCM’s goal is to produce the highest quality products at a price everyone can afford— Look at these awesome products....

Advanced Plating is the source for show quality chrome plating. Plating on all types of material, Steel, Aluminum, Brass & Potmetal. We offer Chrome, Copper, Nickel, 24kt. Gold, Black Chrome, Satin & Brushed finishes, Powder Coating and plating on some plastic & fiberglass. Difficult Bumper, grill repair & Potmetal Restoration a specialty. Look for our work on award winning cars. Our customers include: Lokar, Superbell, Heidts, Ididit, Mavel, Hagan, Comp Cams and many others. All parts are triple plated. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS in Reno and Sparks Nevada is once again fast approaching. With over 55,000 sq feet & over 320 booths filling up quickly, The Big Boy’s Toy Store has developed into a premier ‘MUST SEE’ venue during Hot August Nights. With free admission and air conditioned comfort. There are acres of items to look at; the largest swap meet in the West, the Nostalgia fair, outdoor swap area or one of our three car corrals, both indoor and outdoor. Vendors this is the place you want to be seen.  Check it out

We are very pleased to have Steve’s Auto Restoration online with us ... .. and proud to introduce his NEW ALL STEEL 34 3-Window Coupe... this is a perfect reproduction, die stamped to exacting specs... read all about it at Steves Auto Restorations and order yours NOW

  Wheels,  Engines, Brackets ... and Lot’s more ..... we’ve got lots of parts at Hotrodhotline.com  Check it out and then List Yours here too
Help a fellow rodder with the parts he needs and clean out your shop ! !

32CI-1 COUPE BUILD SHEET  Check out this package from Timeless Rods... it includes 100% of all parts (except paint / upholstery) to build your own 32 Ford Coupe. The package is delivered as a roller with major components all organized into easy to assemble kits. It even includes an assembly video. Take a Look

We built our ’32 and ’34 Ford Tudors to join in the fun at the same shows you see us working. We faced the same dilemma many of you do — how can we keep a classic look without giving up the ride and handling qualities we’ve come to enjoy in our hot rods? The axle tramp on rough roads and constant bumps over simple highway tar strips just isn’t acceptable today.... see how Fatman Fabrication solves this issue

Check out this awesome 67 Ford Fairlane diecast from the folks at GMP. This is just one of a whole line of diecast reproductions and accessories.  Take a Look

502  Big Block Chevy Engines from the Engine Factory are IN STOCK.... beef up your hot rod or muscle car now with a TURNKEY engine ..... these engines start right out of the crate.  Many options and HP combinations to choose from... we’re the worlds largest producer of Muscle Car and Hot Rod Engines ....
Check out www.MuscleCarEngines.com 

JEGS has done it ...After extensive R&D, we believe that this is, by far, the best diesel turbo-back available. We use 4'' diameter aircraft grade 304 stainless steel pipe, actual ''clog-free'' diesel mufflers and all stainless steel wrap-style clamps with hangers that use the same mounting points as the stock exhaust, for easy hook-up
For details click here

There is always room for innovation and a new product called the TurnPro Magnetic Finger™ proves that creativity continues to flourish. The TurnPro Magnetic Finger improves upon the best tool you already own – your hands. This indispensable product is a snug, stretchy glove that comes with a powerful magnet under the surface of the index fingertip. The glove fits securely and the magnet allows you to hold and retrieve any small metal object with precise control.  LOOK

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 largestcatalog of peel-n-stick rubber parts for street rods. Available in multiple lengths, these extrusions can be cut and sized for your vehicle. Take a look

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.  Take a look at this and all of the other awesome Stewart Warner Gauge products....

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, polished OEM spring belt tensioner, polished Sanden SD-7 air conditioning compressor, new Power Master chrome 110 amp alternator, new aluminum heavy duty water pump, two polished idler pulleys for maximum belt grip, high grade fasteners, high quality serpentine belt,...  FOR DETAILS

Introducing ididit’s newest addition to its Retrofit Made To Fit Series of columns! The 1970-74 Chrysler E-Body Cuda/Challenger Tilt Columns with Ignition are here! This brand new design is a direct bolt in and connects directly to a Manual, Power or even Rack & Pinion steering application with a single U-Joint change. Also introducing for the first time, 3 different ways to collapse making it safer than any other column on the market.... Take a Look

By our calculation, Ron Francis was able to stay retired for about 2 days ... HA ! Now that Scott Bowers and Connie Francis are settled into running Ron Francis Wiring, Ron has scaled back to just customer email communications and new product development. To fill the void left in his habitual 60-hour work week, Ron accepted the position of Vice President of East Coast Development and Advertising for AUTO APPRAISAL NETWORK. Ron brings 33 years of management experience to the table, besides being an enthusiast and car collector himself... FOR MORE

Sal's '72 Camaro was purchased in January 2007 from the second owner who did a ground up rebuild in 2006. Underneath is restored to factory condition with extra chrome plating and powder coating on all parts. The engine compartment has been totally redone and chromed.... This cars owner insures it with ANPAC check out this car and all that ANPAC can offer.

Hotrodhotline Roving Reporters were out in force at Good Guys Del Mar... Adam Caldwell, Sam Flowers, Mike Levy, Ron Podsiadly ... and what a SHOW it was ! Check it out....

Brian Curtis got some great shots of a cruise in Washington

Lake Havasu with John Stimac

Sam Flowers made TWO shows this weekend.. Santa Paula had a nice cruise

Linnie Carew and friends from Tasmania got some neat pics from the drags ...

The SOMERNITES Cruise  celebrates it’s FIFTIETH that’s the Big 50.... when it begins it’s season this year. It’s hard to believe that the great folks in Somerset, Kentucky have hosted 50 Cruises already !  Every month from April until October Somernites Cruise takes us back to those fun filled days of hanging out with friends and cruising with our rods...  Check out this years schedule

The NSRA Schedule is underway and next on the list is Bakersfield April 25-27th  We want to remind you that four of the NSRA shows are now open to cars 30 years old and older .... There are great new pirze packages and always  lots of fun.So check out that new schedule and plan on making some of those great NSRA events next year .... Click Here for all the Dates. 

The Right Coast Association has a great line up for 2008 .... Starting with the Year One Event in May right through the Myrtle Beach Fall Classic... Lot’s of shows...The Right Coast folks put on great events so be sure to check out the 2008 Schedule and get your registrations in early....

GoodGuys Rod & Custom Association continues it’s 2008 lineup of 23 shows in May with the 15th Summer Get together in Pleasanton and the 11th Colorado Nationals at the Larimer County Fairgrounds. Be sure to check out the 2008 schedule and make your plans now for Good Guys Rod & Custom events.... check out our coverage of the Del Mar show at Hotrodhotline to see what a great job GG does ...

Planning your show schedule for this season ... don’t forget that great Hot August Nights event ... Lots going on there ....  an Awesome Swap Meet,  Big Boys Toys Exhibit Center and the Peppermill show... Check out all that’s going on  CLICK HERE

   Lance Lambert, one of our Guest Columnists, is a well known “car guy” in the Northwest and around the country. Lance hosts a weekly television show which is seen on 65 stations ... The Vintage Vehicle Show ! In addition, Lance has a wonderful way with a story.... Check out his really great stories here... they’ll often give you a chuckle as you find yourself saying....  “that sounds like me”... true adventures of a “car guy”... Check it out

32 Ford

38 Willys

We love to hear from you so if you have any comments or Questons.... Just email us or give us a call !  877-700-2468

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Jack Lawfords 34 Ford

Until Next Time
 Keep Rodd’n and we hope to see you on the road this year...
Jack, Mary Ann
and the Staff at Hotrodhotline
 

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