Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter
April 1 2008

We know that many rodders are also Motorcycle enthusiasts too and we also have the perfect Online Magazine for you !  www.HRHLBIkes.com  has lots of great articles and some really awesome bikes for sale too ...like this Big Bear Chopper for $22k so be sure to get ready for that summer riding on a new bike ... or check out the summer events. 

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

GARAGE ART ! - ''THE SOURCE FOR YOUR ULTIMATE GARAGE''. Vintage hot rod, drag racing, motorcycle, gas and oil signs. Neon signs, clocks, hot rod, muscle car art, calendars and more. Garage gifts and garage gift ideas. Gift Certificates available. If you did not find what you were looking for - then e-mail us as we may have your item in stock. We make every effort to ship your order within 36 hours on all stocked product. Garage Art has a 100% satisfaction guarantee-we live by it!

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 ! !

Juliano’s offers just about any kind of seat belt or harness, and their 3-point restraint with an emergency locking retractor has a beautiful, timeless chrome latch that looks right in any car.The FMVSS-approved harness incorporates a powerful retractor, and is supplied to you complete with the heavy duty installation kit shown. It comes in your choice of 13 colors, and is priced at $119

New GM A-Body chassis. As seen custom with our Independent Rear End. Air Ride suspension (Slam Specialties air bags) Custom exhaust & headers, one piece fully boxed 3/16" lazer cut material contoured to fit the body, also rear kick-in & big brakes drilled & slotted rotors LOOK

ALAN GROVE COMPONENTS INC. has specialized in fabricated specialty vehicle components for many years. Our mounting brackets are crafted from steel plate and represent our commitment to quality. All welding is T.I.G. and all edges are smoothly finished. Our brackets are guaranteed to fit and include all the necessary bolts, nuts, spacers, hardware, belt-length recommendations and "easy to follow" illustrated instructions for simple installation. 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 

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. For Details CLICK HERE

Clayton Machine Works Unveils New Concept in Valve Covers: Clayton Machine Works (CMW) has introduced their newest product; a set of innovative valve covers for small block Chevys. The polished aluminum valve covers offer fresh, high end style with a new, never-before seen functionality for the discerning owner. CMW wanted to incorporate entirely new ideas in both the looks and functions of the covers and did so by incorporating the PCV valve and breather into new design elements... Check it OUT

Hushmat , maker of sound dampening and heat transfer products has Four (4) 12.1” x 12” sheets available in either black or silver foil. Four (4) square feet. A Starter Kit is perfect for treating a single panel or treating a repair. Excellent for a treating a door, quarter panel or hot tunnel. Installs in ½ the time versus competing brands with no surface prep or pre-treatment required... LOOK HERE

Providing amazing service & outstanding product at a great price! Image Street Rods is your West Coast solution for all your custom fabrication and specialty street rod needs! From one off components to complete turn-key dreams we have the knowledge and ability to make it happen. Our commitment to quality insures customer satisfaction everytime !

Atop SPAL USA's line of high performance electric cooling fans is the versatile Dual 11" High Performance fan (#30102052). The most popular design among hot rod enthusiasts, the fan's light weight and compact design also make it ideal for a wide range of car and truck applications. The SPAL USA Dual 11" High Performance fan features ... LOOK

Street Beat has the largest inventory of accessories for your car or truck ... Car Covers, Spare Tire Covers, Hood Protectors, Front End Masks, Front End Covers, and Nose Bras for your car or truck protect in various ways. Car Covers can protect the car from any element sunshine or dust.  Check out the Goodies...

Verdine Performance offers a huge selection of parts and accessories for early trucks.... like these These reproduction fenders are hand laid fiberglass made in the USA. These direct fits come gel coated and ready for installation. Fiberglass fenders are great for longevity due to the fact that rust will not be an issue. All fenders are hand inspected prior to delivery. Satisfaction guaranteed!  Check it out

THE REAL STEEL MARK IV IS BACK! Vintage Air has created an exact reproduction of the most popular underdash air conditioner ever made. The Mark IV features an all steel case built from the original tooling. The timeless look of chrome and real steel combined with Vintage Air’s proven performance makes the new Mark IV a great choice for your period perfect ride. Includes mounting brackets and drain line LOOK

Trans Mount/Frame Support for 47-55 GM Truck
Center frame support and tranmission mount for the popular 47-55 GM pickup & panel. This support also incorporates the power brake booster/MC mount. Unit can be bolted or welded into place. Accepts all GM transmissions. Check it out NOW

TOP RACERS, CHASSIS BUILDER WILL BE HONORED AT 2008 HOLLEY NHRA NATIONAL HOT ROD REUNION. Grand Marshal Dick LaHaie, Honorees Arnie Beswick, Gabby Bleeker, Boogie Scott, Bob Stange and Jim Walter, along with Justice Brothers Reunion Spotlight Award winners, the Ramchargers, will be feted as part of the 6th annual National Reunion, Jun. 13-15, 2008 at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Ky. FOR MORE

From Our Friends .... great little stories from our visitors... Here’s a neat story about a “Hot Rod LIncoln” from Fuzzy Fuerholzer .... Take a look at this an many great stories.
   If you have a story to contribute you can email it to us and we’d love to publish it for you.

The April Fools day show in Ojai with Sam Flowers

Fudrukkers cruise in Lake Forest California 

The National Street Rod Association has announced it’s show schedule for 2008. First on the lineup Oklahoma City on April 4-6th and 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 .... So check out that new schedule and plan on making some of those great NSRA events next year .... Click Here for all the Dates. 

A special "Seashore Cruise" down the California coast is scheduled next week prior to the Goodguys 8th Meguiar's Del Mar Nationals! The cruise starts out Wednesday, morning April 2nd at the Pleasanton Hilton and arrives in Del Mar on Thursday, April 3rd. The cruise will meander down scenic Highway 101 to the wine country of Paso Robles with several auto-themed stops along the way. Potential stops include Paul Newman's Car Creations as well as Speedway Engineering and the private collection of Dave West. The cruise will overnight in beautiful Santa Barbara  FOR DETAILS....

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....

The SOMERNITES Cruise begins this month for the 2008 season .... Every month from April until October, rods, classics and muscle cars converge on Somerset Kentucky for a weekend for cruisin ... Check out this years schedule

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

  We have many new articles, stories, and book and movie reviews in from our good friend Richard Parks... Check out the latest from Richard and our other Guest Columnists  in this very entertaining section. We also have a new article from Lance Lambert and Tim Kennedy.   Take a Look...

 Don’t forget.... at Hotrodhotline.com .... The DOCTOR is IN !  Our Hot Rod M.D. section is a hugely valuable source of information on many technical matters that will help you with your projects. We have all sorts of installation articles,  FAQ’s about wiring, air ride, tire and wheel sizing, body and paint work and lots more. Our “In House Expert” is Jim Clark, first editor of Streetrodder Magazine and editor of the Tex Smith line of How To Books. We also have articles from many industry experts ..Take a look at the Hot Rod M.D. .
We also have a new Installation VIDEO from Ididit on installing their column which is online now HERE and will be added to the Hot Rod MD very soon.

32 Ford

57 Chevy

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
 

HRHL “Road Van”