Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter
May 21  2008

   We got a very nice phone call today from Kevin Vallero telling us how pleased he was with the way Hotrodhotline.com helped him sell his very nice 52 Buick. Not only did it sell very fast .... but it’s going to a nice home in California with someone who really loves the car ! That’s what we’re about here... helping sellers find the perfect buyer and helping buyers find their perfect car !

   HEY .. Check this out !  Doug Thorley’s “Chevy 2 Much”. is now for sale on Hotrodhotline.com ! This car is now on display at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. Check out the details on the history of the car and all that it has meant to the sport of drag racing. Take a look... HERE...

This is one of those inventions that is a FANTASTIC Idea..... Jack saw the Easy Run stands at the GNRS this year and thought they were great. This is a way you can be sure your engine is running perfectly BEFORE you put it in the car... Made in the USA with all of the functions and features you need. Take a LOOK.

TPI Tech Instruments invite you to compare them to the competition. Their instruments have a single push button switch that can be mounted anywhere you desire If you compare them to the competition, you will see that TPI offers more advanced features at a more reasonable price. Check it OUT

It’s a Snap Product is set apart by attention to details in the design of each one. Like the new cars of this century, we are giving you the latest innovation of Wiring Harnesses, Power Window Kits, Wiper Kits and Headlights in the industry. We have a wide range of products including: Universal Wiring Harnesses, Street Rod Power Window Kits, and much More

Old Air Products Specializing in A/C and Heater Systems and Factory Replacement Parts for Antique, Classic, and Custom Vehicles. Many NOS & NORS parts in stock including Heater Valves, Receiver/Driers, Cables, update kits for STV & POA Valves, A/C Hose Assemblies, Vacuum Valves and Electrical Switches.

Heinzman Street Rod Shop, takes great pride in fulfilling customers' vision. The difference between a good street rod and a great street rod. The Heinzman Difference is THE EXPERIENCE AND THE ENGINEERING- owned and operated since 1973 under the expert eye of John Heinzman, a mechanical engineer, who oversees a staff of craftsman dedicated to building the finest hand-built street rods for his customers. See the Heinzman difference !.

Seatbelt Solutions. The hard work on your restoration project has been completed; the investment has been made in your lifelong dream. There are only a few details left to tend too.  That's where Seatbelt Solutions comes in as "Your Affordable Solution to Safety.” Get Seat Belts from a company that’s passion for what they do, equals the passion you have put into your car. We have many options to choose from  Take a Look

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.

Big Als Carponents is a great place to find a huge variety of fine billet accessories and components for your car. They have every size wiper that you might need and they’re crafted right here in the USA by fellow rodders... Check out the complete line at Big Als Carponents.com 

Whether your engine is naturally aspirated, or you run nitrous, or a supercharger or turbo, our cams make more horsepower than any other. Looking for that ultimate hard-hitting muscle car idle? Check out our aggressive new Thumpr™Cams. From Hi-Tech To Vintage, COMP Cams® Has Got You Covered! We make the very finest performance camshafts and peripheral components for late model fuel injected, or EFI engines  Take a Look at www.CompCams.com

Why not utilize the WHOLE core? Let us make you an aluminum shroud that covers the entire core giving you the maximum temperature drop. Our aluminum shrouds have a standard depth of 1/2" without the fan so they don’t rob you of precious engine space. The shrouds are available with or without a fan.  Check out the possiblities from www.CoolCraft.com   

Camaro Rear 4-Link for maximum performance from your second gen. Camaro. Kit includes chassis and axle brackets, adjustable links, full upper coil-over crossmember, panhard bar, adjustable HEIDTS coil-overs and all hardware. Completely bolt-on, with no cutting or floor modifications. Adjustable 4-link mounts allow suspension tuning. Axle housing with brackets installed also available. Check out this realy awesome setup

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 

LizardSkin® Ceramic Insulation A premium spray-on insulation for all cars and trucks, street rods and customs, race cars, buses, refrigerated trailers, RVs, motorhomes, experimental aircraft, and high end audio installations---wherever heat and noise are a problem

NOW FOR 351W TOO! 5.0, 351 WINDSOR SMALL BLOCK FORD STANDARD MOUNT WITH MID MOUNT A/C 289-302 and 351Windsor , Fits both carb and EFI mounts the A/C unit low and under the alternator using a unique one piece bracket. Designed to fit both carb and fuel injection motors with reverse rotation water pumps. Two power steering brackets are available. For Details Click here

Purdee Industries for Wholesale Exhaust systems and components. Including X Pipes and Complete installaton packages. Add “X” pipes to dual exhaust to equalize pressure between both banks of the engine eliminating back rap and and mellowing the tone both inside and outside the car. Check it Out

These switches from Ron Francis wiring are what Jack just put in his 64 Sprint Convertible... they’re really great looking and very easy to work with.  They even come in color coordinated sets to match your interior... very nice... www.RonFrancis.com

Made specifically for SO-CAL, these small-block Chevy block huggers work great in those tight-fit situations where frame rails are close to the motor. Stock motor mounts can be used because the collector exits parallel with the oil pan rail. Complete with gaskets, header bolts and collector reducers. Available in stainless steel, metallic ceramic coated silver or, high heat-resistant black. Check it out at www.SoCalSpeedShopLA.com

Wicked Parts for Wicked Rides ... like these awesome billet valve covers from Synister Products ... Made from aluminum blocks using our own CNC mills right here in the USA ! Fine quality and super good looks . Check out all of the products at www.SynisterProducts.com 

So you want to upgrade the OEM power steering box or convert to a Power Steering Box on your 1964-’95 RWD GM PASSENGER CAR? We offer the best steering box ever offered by GM Delphi. The GM “600 series” Power Steering Boxes were originally designed for NASCAR.. Check it out from UNISTEER

New from Welder Series...Mustang II coil-over front crossmember kit, 56'' track width [WS21906]. This is a Mustang II kit for conventional coil-overs instead of stock-type springs and shocks. This lets you use different spring rates and maintain the same ride height by adjusting the lower spring collar on the coil-over. Often the coil-over shock has an adjustable rebound rate, too

Shopping for a Chassis ? Zigs Street Rods has the largest selection of chassis and suspension kits and components IN STOCK ... Like this chassis for 35 - 41 Ford cars. Take a look at their huge selection and Great Pices... www.ZigsStreetRods.com 

Fast Five’ with Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion Grand Marshal Dick LaHaie.  Grand Marshal of the 6th Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion talks about his racing experiences. Dick LaHaie was arguably the most humble, yet fiercest competitor around. Selected No. 31 on the NHRA’s all-time Top 50 drivers list, it’s no surprise the Lansing, Mich. racer/owner/crew chief was named Grand Marshal of the 6th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion, June 13-15 FOR MORE

Foose Finds Inspiration at the Smith Collection Museum of American Speed
Even the most gifted hot rodders can use a little help sometimes. Renowned automotive designer and street rod builder Chip Foose learned this recently when he came across the missing link for his most recent project during a visit to the Smith Collection Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska FOR MORE

BIg Al Liebmann went to the Rusty Relics show in Upper Saddle River NJ this week... with over 500 classics, rods and muscle cars on site, it was a really good show. Check it out here

Jack Roberts said that Lemon Moyer and team did a great job with the 1st annual Cruisin the Craters in Middlesboro, KY Take a Look

NSRA Appreciation day at California Car Covers in Chatsworth, CA is always a great little show. Les Bateman got some great shots... Take a Look  then check the show menu for Mike Levys shots too

John Stimac says The KILTIE Drive-In Car Show is a classic back in time experience with car hops, music and good food. A real favorite and a great place to gather with your friends.. Check it out

The Long Island Street Rod Assoc. puts on one of the biggest shows on Long Island. There are two shows a year, one in the Spring and the other in the Fall.  Thanks to Tony Tornabe for great shots

Jerry Cook sent in some nice shots of the Wheels and Waves show in beautiful Santa Barbara, Ca  Check it out

The Right Coast Association has a great line up for 2008 .... ! 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....

The NSRA Schedule is underway and next on the list is Springfield, MO and the Mid America Nats on May 23-25th  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 on May 30th June 1. 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

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

The season has started at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI ! May 23 Fri.. Fun Racing Open for all .5pm -10pm  MEMORIAL WEEKEND May 24........Sat........Nitrous Street Car Brawl .........12noon-10pm CHICAGO WISEGUYS......MODIFIED SUPER STOCKS 10" Tire MODIFIED SUPER STREET..... TRUE STREET MIDWEST GASSERS... plus JET DRAGSTERS  Check it OUT

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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
 

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