Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter
July 9  2008

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

“Flock It” by DonJer Products, is the answer to mankind’s problems! Okay maybe not all of them, but at least that “cracked and worn dashboard”. Perhaps it is a glare or a headliner in need of repair. Unsightly trunk, Glove box or Console—just flock it. Cover any surface you can imagine with a soft-to-the –touch professional looking finish at a fantastic price

Al’s liner is the ultimate automotive coating for truck beds, underbodies, chassis liners, wheel wells, interior liner, and as a sound reducer. Al’s Liner was developed from one of the leading Industrial Protective Coatings and Truck Bed Lining systems and has been adapted for the DIY user and for many applications.. Check it out..

We’re very pleased to add Holley Performance products as one of our Premium Advertisers. Holley Performance Products is the parent company of Hooker, Weiand, Flowtech, NOS & Earl's. Holley has been the undisputed leader in fuel systems for over 100 years. . The Holley brands include performance fuel pumps, fuel injection, plumbing, nitrous systems, exhaust systems, intake manifolds, water pumps, superchargers, cylinder heads & engine dress­up products for street performance, race and marine applications.  Take a look

Lowdown Hot Rods We at Lowdown Hot Rods invite you to join our team in the fun, of making your dreams a reality! Whether you're into Hot Rods, Racecars, Street Machines or Trucks, we have you covered! Experienced in Hotrods, muscle cars, trucks or racecars, show quality or high quality drivers, chassis, suspensions, or full turn-key our results are phenomenal. We'd love to talk to you about your project. Being hot rodders and racers ourselves, we can talk your language and convert your ideas into reality.

Announcing a NEW line of wheels from Automotive Designer Jason Rushforth .... available only at Driverz Inc. ! Check it out.... we’re pleased to have Driverz Inc. online with us as they not only carry this great new line from Rushforth Wheels .... they have great deals on EVERY major brand ... Boyd, Billet Specialties, Foose, and many many more... take a look

CCM Rod Shop has just become one of our Premium Advertisers so we will be showing you a lot more of their beautifully crafted accessories. Quality and creativity are the keywords here... they have some really nice parts.... Take a Look CCMRodShop.com

Good Guys BIG One is HERE... You don’t want to miss Columbus .... it’s the greatest ! , Entering its second decade, the PPG Nationals has become Goodguys’ largest and most prestigious event. The 11th edition promises to be a weekend full of awesome hot rodding action! Over 6,000 1972 & earlier rods, customs, muscle cars, tricked out trucks and street machines make the event a must-attend for any car enthusiast  Click Here for all of the details on this event

The Right Coast Association SYRACUSE Nationals is coming July 18th..... It’s a fantastic show that you won’t want to miss...The Right Coast folks put on great events so be sure to check out the 2008 Schedule and get your registrations in early.... Be sure to check out the Syracuse Nationals... It’s a GREAT SHOW

Power Cruise Time is fast approaching... 100’s of cars Cruising from 5 cities to the finale in Somerset Kentucky. This is such a really fun time .... you don’t want to miss out on this years events... Cruise from Cincinnati, Bowling Green, Knoxville, Manchester or Louisville  Check it out at SomernitesCruise.com

“The BIG ONE” for NSRA is just around the corner... If there’s one show we want to get to it’s Louisville... we know we’ll see the finest cars and hundreds of great vendors ! Hotrodhotline.com will be there as we have since 1999.... and we cant’ wait ! There are great new prize packages and always  lots of fun.. Click Here for all the Dates. of the NSRA shows coming up

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 

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

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

Our five-hole gauge panel is part of our newest product line in the “Classic Series”. This beautiful gauge panel is highly polished to a show quality mirror finish. It is machined from a solid piece of 6061 aluminum and is fully ribbed for the “Nostalgic” look. Take a Look

New from Comp Cams...Ultra-Gold™ Aluminum Rocker Arms
The evolution of aluminum rocker technology Ultra-Gold Rockers provide a new level of strength, quality and value. Get the scoop on these new rocker arms HERE

Take a look at the wiring kits from EZ Wiring All of their kits use GXL 125 High Temp, cross linked polyethylene jacketed wire that is grease, oil and gas resistant. Wires are labeled every 5 inches so keeping track is EZ !  Check it out

Fatman Fabrication has an awesome new kit for 71 - 73 Mustangs.These very popular cars suffer from the malady common to most 60’s cars…poor geometry due to the minimal demands of the tires and traffic of their day. Today’s roads and superior tire traction require updates to make these cars work as well as they look. By installing a strut type suspension based on 94-04 Mustang parts... FOR MORE

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 

Check out this new offering from GMP Diecast... they have the neatest line of die cast cars AND lots of accessories to make your collection stand out... this “barn find hemi” is really a great piece.  Check it out HERE

JEGS has Transmissions.... Did you know that ?? Get Super Low Prices on Transmissions, Bellhousings, Clutches & Clutch Kits, Trans Coolers, Flexplates, Flywheels, Torque Converters, Valve Bodies, Shift Kits, Transmission Fluid and Transmission Pans Get the Details here

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 more information Click HERE

Underdash chrome face air unit from Old Air .  Complete System Includes:Underdash Cool Only Unit Condensation Drain Tube Wire Harness Expansion Valve w/Clip & Tacky Tape Unit Bracket w/Mounting Hardware A/C Hose Kit  
 Take a look

Very cool “Retro” Air cleaners are just one of the fantastic new products you’ll find at Shiny Hiney... Top is stamped from heavy-guage steel, spot welded together, and powder coated in a durable, semi-gloss finish . For details  Look NOW

So Cal Speed Shop has S/S Coil Over Shock Mount Spacers. These investment cast stainless steel spacers are manufactured in three different thicknesses and designed to accomodate even the most complicated ride height coil over shock absorber applications. They come in 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 1-3/4" thickness and are available in a plain or polished finish. Take a look

Steele tailgate weatherstrips are proper extrusions with FULLY molded sponge rubber ends. These seals have the authentic look and perfect fit to protect your car from the weather and noise. Steele tailgate seals are correct and durable, ensuring that your tailgate opens easily, close tightly, and seal firmly for years to come.  For Info Click Here

NEW STEWART WARNER SENDER AND GAUGE KIT ADDRESSES CONSUMER DEMAND Stewart Warner has released five new kits featuring a 30 psi fuel pressure sender and matching electric fuel pressure gauge. There are three Competition series kits, one each for black, white and silver face gauges, and two ImpactTM series kits, one each for a black or white face gauge..  Check it out.

The Magnetic Finger is TurnPro's original patent pending finger glove. It features a powerful magnet in the tip which allows you to hold and retrieve any small ferrous object with precise control. Ideal for tight-fitting and difficult to reach places. How many times could you have used this .... for more details click here

Check this out from Zoops... Ford 302 compact front mount bracket/pulley system.Complete front-mount kit includes: alternator, air cond.,and power steering brackets-serpentine crank, water pump, alternator, pow. steer. pulleys-Sanden 501 polished compressor, chrome 105 amp GM alternator, type 2 pow. steer. pump, a/c clutch cover, alt  Buy Online Now!!

Ron Francis Garage Sale ...Featuring left over toggle switches....  If you have our older toggles in your dash, this may match - or - if you don't have any, you don't have to worry about matching anything. Take a look

In November of 1959, I was a junior in high school in Southern California. I had my drivers license for a year or so, and had been riding a Cushman and then a Lambretta motor scooter. The urge to get a car, especially a hot rod, was foremost on my mind. I found a 1931 Model A coupe with a 48' Ford flathead motor. It was fairly complete and ran, but no upholstery or floorboards. I paid $150 for it and drove it home sitting on a milk crate with feet on the door sill and tranny....  for the rest of the story click here

Ky Michaelson is affectionately known as the Rocketman, for his use of rocketry in automobiles, motorcycles, space rocketry and other vehicles. His use of rockets is only one facet of his inventiveness, which never ceases but evolves into new projects...... check out this article. from Richard Parks

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) share a long and storied history. Now the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, is honoring SEMA’s legacy with a new, permanent interactive SEMA Hall of Fame display. The exhibit opened Wed., July 2 during the Museum’s monthly Prolong® Cruise Night celebration, which was themed “SEMA Night” for the evening. For Details

Brilliant Specialty Car Protection You've made a BIG INVESTMENT in your specialty car. Now let CHROME® specialty car insurance from ANPAC® help you protect your investment with coverage designed for car buffs by car buffs. CHROME® gives you many important benefits.  Check out the Anpac Collector Car of the Month

Need a Room for Louisville ??

  We know of just the place..... our friends at the La Quinta Inn on Preston Highway just around the corner from the Expo Center just let us know they have a few rooms available. This hotel is just a few years old and all rooms have a fridge and microwave. They serve complimentary breakfast AND they even have a BBQ one night for their Rodder guests. Owners Paul and Gene are car guys like us and so they love to see the Nats come to town. Stay with fellow rodders at a really nice hotel... La Quinta Inn ... Call today 866-477-0007.

The big Northwest Autofest was this past weekend and Jack had a chance to visit with lots of friends here in Boise... Check it out

Also in the Northwest was the Port Townsend, WA show covered by Lindee Wood Take a look..

Hangin out and having a ball... that’s what they do at the Somernites Cruise... Bobby Rowe sent in some great shots

Darren Pate covered the Good Guys Nashville show for us this year... very nice show.... take a look

57 Chev

38 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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