Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter
March 6 2008

STOLEN CAR ALERT FROM TEXAS ....
Stolen from Fort Worth Texas in Mid February... we need your help finding this Factory 409 Four Speed car.  I’t matador red with black top and upholstery. There’s Up to a  $10,000 reward for return no questions asked.  depending on condition of car when returned.  Contact Fort Worth Police or Cris Lofgren at 682-429-1010 .... 

   We are really thrilled to be the first publication to tell you about a Fantastic new product from Steves Auto Restorations !  This is a Steel Reproduction of the 34 Ford 3-W Coupe ... It comes exactly as the original was built, made of 19 g steel, die cut and precision fitted to exacting specs.  We have seen all of the videos and specs on this coupe and we’re sure it will be a HUGE Hit with rodders !

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 ... .. we have always marveled at the cars turned out by Steve’s.... especially the “NewMad” .... but Steve’s is not just for show cars .... they would love to help YOU with your dream car....  take a look at all  Steve’s has to offer, we know you’ll be impressed !

 Are winter chemicals and brake dust ruining your wheels ??  Never fear .... Wheel Shield is here... Check out the fantastic products at Pit Stop International ...They have a full line of car care products and  they’re all 100% guaranteed . Check it out Now

Dolphin Instruments has a style and color gauge set to compliment any custom interior, featuring the finest air core movements available, glare free lighting, stylish curved glass lenses and polished stainless or gold bezels. The electronic sets include a fully programmable electronic speedometer for easy calibration with any tire size/axle ratio. FOR MORE

EZ Wiring. Bringing you the best harness for the best price. Harnesses are universal and can fit just about any application. We use top quality gxl cross linked polyethylene jacketed wire to resist heat, oil and water. Every wire in each kit is labeled every 5 inches to make your installation as easy as possible. Our harnesses include an EZ to follow instruction manual as well as tech support.

TurnPro's Magnetic Finger allows you to grip and hold screws, bolts, nails, washers- anything a magnet will attract. Designed for installing and retrieving metal objects with ease, the Magnetic Finger is ideal for automotive, motorcycle and home improvement projects.  Widely Available... For more Details...

  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 ! !

From Alan Grove Components, Inc. is a reasonably priced (Price: 345.00) serpentine system. This versatile street rod style bracket system is designed for the small block Chevy using the Corvette reverse rotation short water pump and corresponding aftermarket aluminum pulleys. Works well with most induction systems: single carbs, multiple carbs and fuel injection etc. Note: A offset thermostat housing will be required if using tuned port injection.  Take a LOOK .

How often have you wished that your car had options similar to the high dollar g-machines and touring cars that you read about in the magazines? Now it can with the new TCI® Paddle Shifter. Designed to work with any automatic 4 or 5-speed transmission controlled by the revolutionary TCI® Transmission Control Unit, this shifter features distinctive show car styling and shifting performance that’s perfect for track days or highway cruising. For More Details Click Here

Clayton Machine Works announces new aluminum trim which provides that added touch of detail. The trim, available in 4 and 6 foot lenths, can be easily shaped into an ulimited amount of styles and designs. Not only can they be used on door panels, they also make a great design detail on valve covers, air cleaners, etc.  Check it out NOW

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 

SUMMER SPECIAL SALE...Hey guys....it’s time to get that car ready for spring ... and there’s no better way than with the whole outfit from Surf City Garage .. Check out this Summer special now available which gives you all of the product you need to get that car in tip top shape only $49..   9-piece kit of Original Surf City Garage professional car care products for one low introductory price. Kit includes: 1 - Speed Demon Wax Detailer, 24 oz. Spray Bottle 1 - Beyond Steel Wheel Cleaner, 24 oz. Spray Bottle 1 - Beyond Black Tire Pro, 24 oz. Spray Bottle 1 - Dash Away Interior Spray, 24 oz. Spray Bottle 1 - Clearly Better Glass Cleaner, 24 oz. Spray Bottle 4 - Nano-Detail Microfiber Polishing Cloths, 16” x 16 Take a look

Image Street Rods  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! CLICK HERE

Juliano’s continues to press forward in premium retrofit lighting with their high performance Hella halogen headlights for any car equipped with sealed beams. The 7-inch high/low European headlights are a direct replacement for all cars using standard 7” headlights, and 5 ¾” bulbs are also available for the later quad headlight cars. These headlights will dramatically improve headlight range and night vision on those dark and lonely highways. LOOK

ANKENY, Iowa - Selecting the parts that will become their dream ride is a pleasure hot rod builders know well. When the heavy lifting is done, SPAL USA stands ready to fill-in-the-gaps with electric cooling fans and electronic accessories that are the finishing touches on any custom made masterpiece.    Take a look

This one of a kind product is a must for those who do not want to weld in all new metal. This fiberglass product comes ready to install those custom gauges. Dash fits over existing dash as a cover. Verdine Performance is proud to introduce this rare product.      This is another one of a kind product from Verdine. This fiberglass piece comes ready to be covered with material or ready to be painted. This product is a direct fit and uses all pre-existing holes and weather-strips to mount. This product is top notch!  Check out VERDINE

After extensive development and testing Vintage Air is releasing their all-in-one Front Runner engine drive system for the GM LS series engines. Like their previous systems, the LS Front Runner provides a super compact block mounted package with race technology and performance as the first priority. LOOK

Volare Rack & Pinion Conversion Kit---The new rack & pinion steering conversion kit for the Volare IFS commonly used in early pickups such as the Ford F-100. This kit is designed to replace the bulky original steering box with a custom power rack & pinion unit. Replacing the original steering box provides for easier engine mounting and exhaust routing, plus providing a more reliable steering unit. The kit comes complete with rack, mounting kit, tie rod ends and instructions.  Take a look at WEEDETR

NEW at HOTRODHOTLINE..."Upholsterers Corner ... A Stitch in Time" is a Q & A column By Ron Fryer. Ron will share his vast knowledge and 38 years of experience as an professional Upholsterer doing restoration and custom work. He will answer any questions you may have relating to upholstery for any type of vehicle.. Take a look and then send Ron your questions.... Click Here

We have a great article showing the ENTIRE Installation process using Hushmat product on a 68 Firebird at NW Classics. You can see exactly step by step how EASY it is to make your car soundproof and eliminate heat transfer ... Take a look while the NW crew installs HUSHMAT ...

Our good friend Richard Parks has recently added several Book Reviews, Movie Reviews and some VERY ENTERTAINING articles to his “Richards Corner” recently.....  Take a look !

Then check out the NEW COLUMNS from Tim Kennedy too !
he has a lot of info from the Racing Scene

The “March Meet” this weekend is the first in the new “Heritage Series” from NHRA .. There’s a really FULL Calendar of events including a kickoff dinner tonight ... Check out all the latest and get the full schedule in our Press Release section where we have several updates.
CLICK HERE

Vendors... don’t forget about the Big Boys Toy Store at Hot August Nights coming up in August..... This is a fabulous venue and offers a great opportunity to reach so many consumers .... Get all of the details on exhibiting here at several different venues during the Hot August Nights....

Lots of great cars at the Dallas Autorama !

FIVE Big Shows in March for Championship Auto Shows... This week is the Detroit Autorama.... we’ll be watching for the Ridler winner...  This has been a great season with some of the finest cars in our industry on display... There’s more at Greenbay, Cincinnati, Omaha and Winnipeg.. Check it OUT

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association will kick off its 26th event season March 15 & 16 at the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, CA for the 2nd Orange County Get-Together. The event welcomes all years, makes & models of American powered cars & trucks. Event attractions include the show & shine, vendor exhibits, an automotive swap meet and cars for sale corral, the ‘Street Challenge” Autocross, cruising lanes, live entertainment and more automotive fun!

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. 

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....

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 know that many Hot Rod Guys are also Harley guys or ride other motorcycles ..... so we wanted to remind you that we have LOT’s of info on motorcycles INCLUDING some really great DEALERS who sell everything from used Harleys to customs ... to some of the latest manufacturers out there like Sucker Punch Sally bikes,  Big Bear Choppers and many more.. Take a look

  Located in New Kensington, PA. Kustom Koncepts is Owned By Walt Natskakula. Kustom Koncepts Specializes in building Hot Rods, Custom Painting and complete Auto Restoration. Kustom Koncepts has been the recipient of many awards, from "Best Paint" to "Best In Show".Kustom Koncepts own 1968 Camaro was voted a "Super Chevy Gold Class Car", ... MORE CLICK HERE

StreetBeatCustoms.com knows "Accessories Make It!" and StreetBeatCustoms.com is about leadership in Aftermarket Auto Accessories by providing tremendous value and selection for discerning customers looking to find that “just right” car, truck, van or SUV accessory to complete their vehicle or enthusiast lifestyle. See What We HAVE.

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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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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”