Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter
May 1  2008

A street rod has been stolen in the South Denver area. Terry and Pam Salinas own a 34 Ford coupe that is Red with white and yellow flames. It has a gray interior and a tunnel ram 350, with a chrome scoop coming thru the hood. Last seen at 9pm on Saturday, April 27th heading North on South Sheridan Blvd. in Denver. Please keep your eyes open, and forward any information to Denver Police Department at 720-913-2000.

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.

Captain Jack's line of vintage speed equipment is intended to provoke renewed interest in vintage engines, like the flathead, so that it's rich, mellow thunder shall not perish from the earth. Captain Jack's Speed Equipment offers both traditional and street rod packages, so If you are looking for an early hot rod chassis equipped with traditional closed drive train (limited qty available) or a modern street rod, look no further.

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

Our Dolphin line of gauges are available in many colors: White, Gold, Aqua, Tan, Black and Gray. Dolphin Instruments has a style and color gauge set to compliment any custom interior and Our newest line, the Shark gauge line, brings even more stylish gauge sets to our offerings.

Your vehicle looks great and runs great. Would you want it to drive and feel like a newer, more expensive luxury vehicle? Of course you would. Dynamat makes your car ride and feel more solid Take it from the “Pros” who use Dynamat !

Juliano’s is now one of the leading suppliers of “classic-style” hot rod parts that take us back to the good old days when hot rods were — well, hot rods. Their timeless offerings now include this cool Lake Wheel, a simple three-spoke, competition-style wheel for those who yearn for hot rods of the early days

Just want to replace an exposed, unreliable fuse block with Something dependable? This new 20-circuit fuse block from Painless is the answer. It comes fully assembled with wire leads that you can connect to your existing wiring and is completely sealed from the elements for trouble-free performance. New From Painless Performance

Introducing SARs brand new ‘Real Steel’ Coupe body patterned after stock design and dimensions to ensure originality. Built with die-stamped 19 gauge galvanized sheet metal components and assembled in precision fixtures by SARs premiere tool fabricator and metal stamper, Experi-Metal in Sterling Heights, Michigan

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 

With high-tech reliability, easy installation and a universal design that fits virtually all vehicles, SPAL USA 2-door and 4-door Power Door Lock Kits offer drivers convenience, increased security and peace of mind. "Our power door lock kits deliver OE quality, fit, performance and reliability, so they work the first time, every time

Shine On Package The World's First Nanoprecision Detailing System
Only Nano-Shine's perfect combination of proprietary gloss enhancing polymers is clear coat safe and gives your car a mirror finish as smooth as glass. And this 100% Nanoprecision Gloss will keep on looking great, since dust and dirt can't adhere. Check it out from Surf City Garage

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. VERY COOL !

VINTAGE AIR, the inventors of performance air conditioning, introduces our new Streamline 4 Knob Control Panel. Designed

New from Weedetr Our new trailing arm suspension kits for the 41-55 GM pickups and panel trucks is designed to be a bolt in kit that is complete less the rear end assembly, which can also be supplied through our ultimate rear suspension packages. s

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!

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, Kustom Koncepts works with the client each and every step of the wayLet us work with you to build your dream car !

Street Beat Customs offers tens of thousands of custom auto accessories including: Exterior, Interior, Lighting, Performance, Ragtops & Sunroofs, Suspension, Recreational and Wheel & Tire custom products and parts. Top brands like APC, DJM, Fabtech, Firestone, Precision, Toucan, TYC, Trenz, Viair, Wings West and many more are available. Look to StreetBeatCustoms.com

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

We have a hilarious new article in this week from Lance Lambert .... I’m sure many rodders will relate to this one..... it’s called “What’s That Noise” and is about Lance taking his wife for a ride. This is just one of many really funny articles from Lance ..... Check it out now and be sure to catch Lance on his TV show “Vintage Vehicle” on 65 stations in the US

We have a new “Blast to the Past” article this week from Ted deBusman. It includes pictures of many of his and his Dad’s first cars and bikes.....  It’s great looking back at these good old days .... Take a Look

Don’t forget our “Upholsterers Corner” from Ron Fryer. Ron is a retired expert upholsterer and he is happy to answer any questions you may have about your interior project .... Check it out and then send us your questions.

Coker Tire/Honest Charley Anniversary Exhibit Set to Open at Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, May 7 "A Tribute to American Ingenuity," the new exhibit will honor the 60th anniversary of Honest Charley Speed Shop as well as the 50th anniversary of Coker Tire. Take a look

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...

Sam Flowers and the Ventura Highwaymen took a short trip to the NSRA Nats West in Bakersfield this weekend..... this is always a really nice show and this year was no exception ... Check out the crowds and the cars at NSRA Bakersfield

It was the FIFTIETH cruise at Somerset Kentucky and the crowds came out for a great weekend.... this was the first in the summer season of monthly cruises ...... check it out and we’re sure you’ll want to be there for the May cruise.... Thanks to our good friends Jack and Minnie Roberts for the pics of Somernites Cruise

Hadley New York was the site of the 4th Annual Spring Dust Off and this future rodder was enjoying it all. Thanks to “Zed Zedoman” for the pictures. Check it out

These pictures from Oak O’Connor brought back some memories.... cruising PCH in So. California with a stop at the Rock Store and then lunch at Neptunes Net .... it was a weekend ritual for many years for us....  Thanks Oak for the memories... looks like a great time !

The NSRA Schedule is underway and next on the list is Knoxville next weekend. 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. 

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 ...

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 Awesome Swap Meet,  Big Boys Toys Exhibit Center and the Peppermill show... Check out all that’s going on  CLICK HERE

After a great turn out for the season starter last weekend, Somernites Cruise has tons of fun in store for the May Cruise ... It’s a great way to spend a weekend in the south ... cruisin like it used to be way back when .... lots of great cars and great people .. FOR MORE CLICK HERE

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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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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”