Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter
April 24 2008

Jr. Thompson Race Car for Sale on HotRodHotLine
This is your chance to own a piece of Racing History.. the Jr. Thompson / John Mazmanian car is being offered for sale with bids being taken until May 20. This car was recently restored by Jr. Thompson himself in the garage where the car was first built .... talk about authentic !  Check out this car and the sale details.

We have a Hot Rods and Harleys show coming up in our home town of Boise, Idaho on May 3rd from 10 - 4 at High Desert Harley Davidson on Overland Rd west of Eagle Rd.  This is a benefit for the Meridian Humane Society and we’ll be there so we hope that all of you in the Boise area will come out and join the fun. Entry fee is $10. For info call Joe 208-376-9490

Southern Performance Systems specialize in LS Series Fuel-Injected Engines that provide Great Performance and Great Gas Mileage. We offer Complete Turnkey Engine and Transmission Packages. Want a Custom Turnkey Package specifically for you with paint, polishing, harnesses and ECM programming? We can do it! Southern Performance Systems can supply you with a Stock 4.8L 285 Horse Power Engine to a Custom Supercharged LS Series 427 that can still be Street Driven. If

GLD …GREATLAKES DRAGAWAY—Every car lover needs to experience this place over and over again. An icon in the motorsports world, Great Lakes Dragaway is the oldest continuous running drag strip in the country. Located in Union Grove, Wisconsin, the ¼-mile drag strip is open 6 days week from April to November, and sometimes into December. The 2008 kicked off with a free racing on Saturday, April 5.. Catering to the grassroots racers who make up of 90% of the drag racing community, Great Lakes Dragaway runs monthly programs!

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

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 ! !

Thinking of adding Power Windows to your ride ?  You can find the perfect setup at EZ Wiring ... they offer not only great wiring kits but you’ll find power window kits, Switches, Gauges and Dash Panels ... Check out the fine line at EZ Wiring.... CLICK HERE

Kelly Cooper of Fat Dog Fabrications in Ontario, Canada just made $30 for sending us a few pictures. Thanks for the info Kelly - enjoy your credit. You can make Welder Series credit too... just snap some pictures of Welder Series brackets in action, and if I use them in a newsletter or on the website, you'll get $10/picture credit ($5 after the end of June/07). It's that easy! To see Welder Series in action and  For Details Click Here

Big Als Carponents has been making fine billet accessories for Rodders since 1986. You’ll find mirrors,  armrests, pedals, window cranks, wipers and much more .. and all of Big Als Carponents products are MADE and Assembled in the U.S.A. for top quality. Check out their line of products and dress up your car NOW .... Take a Look

We built these kits to fit your custom application. Wiring is included for the complete car, including starter, alternator, most stock GM, ididit, Flaming River and other brands of steering columns. It will wire full gauge sets including tach, HEI, points and aftermarket distributors, neutral safety switches, all lighting needed for most safety inspections including high and low beams, For More on Ron Francis Wiring Kits Click HERE

From COMP CAMS ... Hi-Tech™ Pushrods feature a one-piece design from .080” wall seamless chromemoly tubing that ensures the ultimate in strength and durability. The ends are precision formed, yielding added thickness in the critical tip area for strength, while maintaining constant wall thickness and concentricity.... For Details Click Here

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 

NEW from US Radiators ... Aluminum Crossflow conversion radiators ... also available with shroud / fan package.  Take a look at the extensive line of radiators and radiator accesories and cooling components from CoolCraft .... Check it out NOW

Tired of hearing road noise when cruising ? LizardSkin® SC is used by custom car, street rod, truck builders and RV owners who want to reduce unwanted noise and/or enhance the sound of their high end audio. Take a look at the product specs and easy installation guides ... and then get the noise a out of your Ride at Lizardskin.com

March Performance new Style Track serpentine system is created with a combination of style and low price that is sure to find favor among car enthusiasts everywhere. The solid one piece bracket provides a rigid support for the alternator and power steering. This design also has a unique capability to be suitable to accept TWO ALTERNATORS... For Details  Click HERE

The newest innovation in exhaust technology is now available. The HEADER BUDDY was invented with only one thing in mind. To do away with exhaust collector gaskets for ever. How many header owners have spent many a Saturday afternoon replacing header collector gaskets? With the HEADER BUDDY that will be a thing of the past. The Header Buddy Kit comes in (Pairs) Check it out NOW

This 32 Roadster Diecast from So Cal Speed Shop LA is just tooooo cool . Check out the salt on the tires ...  The detail is amazing and true to the old Nostalgic Salt Flats racers .... This is just one of literally hundreds of items from “Hard Parts” to apparel to “goodies” you’ll find here. Take a LOOK

Unisteer is pleased to have a bolt in Power or Manual Rack & Pinion Kit for 1955-57 Chevy Cars. This kit consists of a uniquely customized Saginaw Power Rack & Pinion. This custom built rack is narrow enough to match the original steering. Geometrically this rack matches the stock steering so there is very little bump steer!  For Details Click HERE

Sharp and Clean .... those are the buzz words that describe the line from Synister Products ... Highly detailed and made to put the finishing touches on your ride ... Like this great looking air cleaner .... And now you can order Online if you like wit their new shopping cart ... Take a look at the full line of Synister Products .... they’re very nice !

Superior Glass Works today announced the introduction of a new sloped nose fiberglass front-end for 1937-’38 Chevrolet cars. The one-piece hood is pie-cut about one and a half inches at the front for a subtle, yet dramatic appearance. To further streamline “the look”, the upper grill trim has been integrated into the nose of the hood, though the hood sides

In August at the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, we were priviliged to meet Jim Duffle and get an up close look at his newly completed 40 Ford.... This is just an awesome car and Jim shared some of the Build pictures with us .... Check out one of the nicest 40’s you’ll ever see ..... in our Build Section

ATTENTION RODDERS UNDER  30 !  We have revived our Young Rodders contest and are giving you a chance to win a great package of prizes just for sending in your story. Check out the story of 22 year old Casey Tollini .. and his great looking truck ... Check it Out NOW  then send us YOURS ...

The HOT ROD M.D. is in the house .... and he has Lot’s of answers to those technical questions that are dogging you.  HotrodHotLine has a HUGE Online Technical Knowledge Base with many FAQ’s, Installation Instructions, and Articles about many systems in your car to help you when you are working on your project. Check out The HOT ROD M.D. with hundreds of pages all indexed with easy to find articles by Category ... Take a LOOK...

   It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it.... and our own Big Al Liebmann volunteered to car show duty in Aruba... Check out the kewl hot rod show and the shop he found while in Aruba last week Take a look !.....

Mike Levy was at Conejo Valley Days... nice cars

Laughlin had a neat show and John Stimac was there

We are paying YOU to come to SomernitesCruise on April 26th for our 50th show!! That's right! It's unheard of but...we are paying YOU to come to SomernitesCruise!!! It's our 50/50 Celebration !
The '08 cruise season begins with the 50/50 Celebration of our 50th event! To celebrate this milestone and to thank you all for helping us get to this point  FOR MORE CLICK HERE

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 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

Edelbrock presents - the 3rd Annual Charity Car show Sunday, april 27, 2008 at Vics Garage in Torrance. This is a charity show benefiting CLU which is a non profit special school.  Great cause and this has turned out to be a really wonderful show so if you’re in So. California.. be sure to stop by and share the fun... DETAILS

27 Ford

34 Chev

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”