Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter August 12  2008

 Jamco Suspension has been providing custom suspension for all American-made classics and customs since 1985. Each Jamco product is based on your original suspension. And every product is road tested with the final goal of unmatched quality, satisfaction and dependability. Now you can lower cruiser and still enjoy the ride. Give us a call, check out our website, or shoot us an email to talk about your suspension project..

After 70+ years of trouble-free metal-to-metal engine protection, emission requirements for new cars is forcing the removal of ZDDP (zinc dialkyl dithiophospate) from domestic motor oil. If your engine was designed prior to the 1990s, the non-roller lifters lifters require ZDDP in the motor oil to avoid premature deterioration. Don't let the lifters run metal-to-metal. Keep ZDDP, via ZDDPlus™, in your motor oil. Add a 4 oz bottle of ZDDPlus™ to every 4 to 5 quart oil

Howard Stewart has provided engineering services and components to some of the most famous names in motorsports since 1973. His Cruise Cooler Water Pumps are premium high flow water pumps with a racing heritage and a lifetime guarantee, reduce cruising temps up to 40 degrees, 2 times more pressure, 41% more flow, and up to 5 times stronger. These pumps maintain original appearance with new OEM quality castings, precision bearings and ceramic seals. For Info Click Here.

Vintage Rod components know it’s the details that make the look of a car. Why compromise on the finishing touches? VRC’s stock of NOS and quality used Sun, Dixco, Mallory and Stewart Warner gauges and mounting accessories help give the perfect period look to your dash whether it’s a street rod, muscle car, nostalgia racer, or daily driver. Under the hood, VRC’s inventory of Mickey Thompson and Weiand valve covers are the crowning touch to your engine with black wrinkle finish or show quality polished covers available. Have a special need or application? Contact us… we’re happy to help!

There is no such thing as “one size fits all”  and Since 1937 EATON Detroit Spring has been the only source for the correct leaf springs and coil springs for your vehicle. We have Over 24,000 Original Manufacturers Spring Blueprints ; An in-house design staff; and Over 70 years of leaf & coil spring manufacturing experience and Custom leaf & coil spring manufacturing ability, and A full line of Attaching Hardware and Shocks. The over 70 years experience of Leaf and Coil Spring Manufacturing at Eaton Detroit Spring says “experts and quality”- just what you want in your ride.

Scotton Company is proud to present innovative Automotive hand sanding tools. We offer over 145 different tools for all kinds of applications. We provide FREE SHIPPING on orders of three items or more. Scotton Company also has tire covers in vinyl and canvas for tire protection. We have been in business for over 40 years producing only the highest quality products. All our manufacturing is done in southern California , United States of America. using only materials purchased in the US.A. producing quality tools for a quality finish

Hedman Hedders is one of the founding companies of the hot rod and performance aftermarket industry. Established in 1954 by Bob Hedman, Hedman Hedders started out as a humble one man shop, building hedders for his fellow salt flat racers. At first, building hedders was just a way for Bob to support his expensive racing habit, but word quickly spread about how much performance was gained by simply bolting on a set of Hedman's, and the industry's first production hedder manufacturer was born. Now 50 Years later....

Northern Battery Connection represents Odyssey™, the extreme battery; a battery that will give your ride phenomenal starting power, massive deep cycle reserve, corrosion protection and flexible mounting options. If you own a street rod, you need this battery. We offer a full line of batteries, custom hold downs, chargers and accessories with the best warranty on the market. We take great pride in our products and customer support. We are here to meet your battery needs.

Step out of the world of standard automotive interiors and into the world of design, comfort, and style built with experience, quality, and passion. Finish Line Automotive Interiors specialties include custom design and fabrication of award winning street rod interiors and complete interior restoration of concourse class vehicles.  Check out their Photo Gallery of cars

   Every year Hotrodhotline.com gives you a tour of the NSRA Street Rod Nationals Exhibit Hall.... This year there were about 300 companies exhibiting.... and we got pictures of most of the Street Rod related vendors... didn’t think you wanted to see the jewelry booths....So sit back and cruise through the Street Rod Nationals with Hotrodhotline.com   CLICK HERE
and Don’t forget the NEW PRODUCTS EXHIBIT

Kustoms of America is putting on a FANTASTIC show Aug. 21 - 24 On the BEACH at Myrtle Beach .... what a great time this is going to be .... 500 rooms on a 27 acre resort... Hot rods,  Kustoms, Muscle Cars at a Beach Party ....  Check out the details for this show and get your calendars marked and rooms reserved for Run to the Beach  Check it out. 

Somernites Cruise is going strong.... they had over 1400 at the Power Cruise and they still have 3 more cruises this year... So if you haven’t made it to Somerset Kentucky yet.... Check it out and get in on the fun of the Somernites Cruise at  SomernitesCruise.com

Lousiville may be the big one but it’s not the last NSRA show of the year... Aug 22-24 in Richmond Virginia, 1978 and earlier cars are welcome to attend the NSRA Richmond Nationals  After that we have four more events in 2008 .. Click Here for all the Dates. of the NSRA shows coming up

August is a busy month for Good Guys Rod & Custom Association...  Aug 15th - 17th they’ll be hosting both the Great Lakes Nationals in Wisconsin and the Northwest Nationals in Spokane ... then Aug 22-24 will be that always awesome Pleasanton show... Check the Good Guys Calendar of events for show information on these and the rest of the 2008 schedule 
 CLICK HERE.

If you missed Bowling Green, you still have a chance to witness a wonderful Hot Rod Reunion... in October you can go to the California Hot Rod Reunion at the great old Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield. Stay tuned and keep checking back for all of the details on this fantastic event. www.museum.nhra.com 

Florida’s inaugural Daytona Beach Dream Cruise will be held October 24, 25 & 26, 2008 featuring lots of activities throughout the Daytona Beach area of interest to car/truck enthusiasts. You’ll enjoy cruising the designated nine mile stretch of Atlantic Avenue from Ormond Beach to Daytona Beach Shores with northern & southern turnarounds and great sidewalk viewing.  For Details CLICK HERE

Mark your calendars for October 4th! ididit inc. Your Steering Column Specialists, make the last days of taking your ‘79 or older vehicle on the road once more memorable. Enjoy a fun filled day with the ididit folks to celebrate another successful year. Enjoy their live band, food, festivities, tour ididit’s facilities and hang out with your buddies before you have to cover your ride back up and wait until the weather prevails once more! For more information

Check out this Zoops engine dress up kit. This Kit Includes:
Part #1500 - short valve covers Part #1250 - 12" billet oval air cleaner Part #2000 - universal wire looms Part #3005 - round billet breather  Part #3051 - round billet PCV.   FOR INFO

Got Power Windows but want to keep that “nostalgia” look on your door panels ?  Hotronics Products has the answer.... their Power Window Switches are operated by what looks like a window crank !  and Hotronics Products are the switches Made in the USA .... made with quality to last. Check out this and the rest of the fine products at Hotronics Products.com and tell them Hotrodhotline sent you.... we recommend them.

Check out the specials at Zigs Street Rods... including FREE Shipping on their 5 piece kits and front ends... All in stock and ship immediately....  Zigs is the place to find the best deals on Total Cost Involved chassis packages too. Check out the latest deals  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 

Steele Rubber has an enormous selection of rubber extrusions for almost any need in your street rod project. Their customer service and product quality is stellar so when you buy from Steele Rubber, you know you’ll be getting the best. Take a Look

1946-48 Plymouth Complete LED Third Brake Light Assembly
This complete assembly includes an all new cast bezel with chrome plating, all new lens, and powerful LED light for taillight and stop light. The light features RapidFire brake light as well as a taillight. The PLYMOUTH lettering is painted the original crimson red. Completely assembled. Take a look

 From COMP CAMS... The Xtreme Energy™, XE268H cam shaft.  Great for Street Machines, Better w/ 2000+ Stall PART #12-242-2  $123.43 or get the Complete Xtreme Energy Kit... Click Here for details

At EZ Wiring they have everything you need to wire your car... wiring harnesses of course... but they also have a complete line of switches for any need.  You may have your car wired already and need to change out the swtiches... Take a look at what EZ Wiring has to offer.  Click Here

Are you building a nostalgic hot rod, and cruising the swap meets and internet for the beautiful, and highly sought after, tapered oval tubing ’32-’34 radius rods? The guys at Fatman’s have figured out a way to reproduce them, formed from 1/8” steel as the original, and assembled by TIG welding for more strength.  For the rest of the Article Click Here

Check out the latest Deuce Roadster diecast from GMP... the detail is amazing... Full Fendered Open Roadster with Removable Convertible Top Included Smallblock Chevy Powerplant and Four Speed Floor Shifter Black Tufted Interior with Custom Steering Wheel Accurate Tilting Windshield.... and MORE Take a Look

After more than 50 years of manufacturing hedders using mild steel materials, Hedman Hedders, located in Whittier, California, announces the introduction of performance hedders manufactured using Type 304 stainless steel flanges and primary tubes. For all the details on this fantastic product.... CLICK HERE

JEGS wheels are designed in styles used by the top pros and traditional drag racers alike. Engineered and tested to meet J-2530 SAE aftermarket specifications. Each wheel is cast from A-356 alloy which is then CNC Machined and polished to a high luster finish. Includes a polished aluminum center cap.  Get all the details here...

We want to make your Mustang or your Muscle Car even COOLER..... Check out the selection at Old Air Products for your particular application... we have a huge selection of units ... Check it out

The SYNERGY SERIES has the only aftermarket ignition key and switch package with a true OEM look...no more lawn tractor keys for your pride and joy. These are the real thing!Color Accented Keys. Now you can choose from red, blue, tan or black...so you can compliment your interior or even match your Steering Wheel! You have increased security with double sided keys.  Take a Look

The Benefits of LizardSkin® Ceramic Insulation  Never cut & paste again--No gaps, No seams, No scissors, No sweat. Easy spray-on application, environmentally safe, cleans up with soap & water and can be sanded and painted body color if desired. For all of the details on Lizardskin CLICK HERE

Shift knobs come and go but these are the best I have ever seen. I don't know how they are made and quite frankly I don't care. Simply put I think its voodoo, just flawless and show off this array of SO-CAL designs like none other. Pete Chapouris  You can see them all
  CLICK HERE

The genius of the Turn Pro Magnetic Finger has been added to these fantastic Turn Pro gloves...originally introduced as a snug, stretchy finger glove with a powerful magnet under the surface of the index fingertip, has grown into a full-size glove. TurnPro now introduces the T-14, an innovative 5-finger lightweight glove designed to provide maximum dexterity.
Find out all about the Turn Pro work gloves HERE

 New exhibits: at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports museum include:  Trophy Queens, a photo exhibit honoring the glamour girls of racing, runs Aug. 27 through August 2009. Included in the dozens of rare shots of models presenting racing trophies from the ’50s through the ’70s are images of a 19-year-old Raquel Tejada, later to become Raquel Welch and Barbara Huffman, i.e., Barbara Eden star of the long-running “I Dream of Jeanie.” Also highlighted is the most famous trophy queen of all, Linda Vaughn, known as the “First Lady of Motorsports.”
There are lots of new exhibits and events ... Check it OUT

Agreed Value Coverage, Generous Mileage Allowances, Spare Parts Coverage, and with Insurance Coverage from ANPAC you may qualify for the “Cash Back from Anpac” program. Check out Anpac and see why more and more rodders are turning to ANPAC when insuring their cars...With an increasing number of thefts in our market you need to have good insurance.... Take a Look

Another famous car for sale on Hotrodhotline.com.  The George Barris / Jerry Kind creation “Chrysler City Coupe” is offered for sale on Hotrodhotline.com   This amazing mixture of a '41 Chrysler business coupe, '82 Corvette running gear, and completely reconfigured sheetmetal (utilizing swoopy '46 Cadillac rear fenders and quarter-panels) makes its statement loud and clear with multiple explanation points. The point being that traditional customizing isn't dead at all

CLinton Powell got some great shots at the Ledsled spectacular in Salina Kansas...

Big Al got shots at the Old Time Drags in Englishtown AND of the Boonton New Jersey show

Roger Rohrdanz covered the Signal Hill, CA show... nice pics

29 Ford

63 Studebaker

64 Chev

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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