Roddings Largest Online Magazine HotrodHotLine Newsletter Nov 26 2008

  We want to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving !  Though many are experiencing difficult times, we still have much to be thankful for.  Jack & Mary Ann at Hotrodhotline.com are thankful first for their wonderful family, and for having not only a fantastic staff to work with but the best of customers in the world !  In all, it makes for a wonderful life and we are very Thankful. 

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No Limit Engineering is having a great November special ...10% OFF FATBAR REAR 4 LINK REAR SUSPENSION FATBAR WITH BILLET COILOVERS Our Fatbar 4-link suspension is designed for TRUCKS! We use a 220lb spring and a 5” shock for a smoother ride, rather than many other kits that use a 3” stroke shock... details here

Big Discounts on Tires and Wheels at Fastlane Speed and Rod Shop.... Now carrying all major brands of tires and wheels.... including Radir Wheels ... you’ll get the best price by checking out their line and then giving them a call.... Take a look now..

Pick An Angle, Any Angle......Here's a quick how-to for making your own multi angle adjusters using some of our parts and some clevises. These are great for things like diagonal locators, and other places where you can't measure and notch an angle in the end of a tube. The tube can pivot on the bolt holding the clevis to the bushing eye..  MORE (VIDEO)

502  Big Block Chevy Engines and Ford Stroker 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 

Weiand is proud to announce the availability of their new Street Warrior™ low rise dual plane Intake manifold for big block Chevy engines with oval port heads, P/N 8123 .Using Pro-E computer design, rapid prototyping, CFD air flow design, along with a permanent mold casting process, the Street Warrior 8123 produces more horsepower and torque then similar intakes currently on the market. More Info

Al's Liner is the ultimate automotive coating for truck beds,underbodies, chassis liners,wheel wells, interior liner, and as a sound reducer. Be sure to check the applications page for ideas on what you can do with your Al's Liner DIY kit. Al's Liner provides individuals the opportunity to apply a heavy duty acrylic/polyurethane protective coating to virtually anything.  Take a look

Cool Craft 10” Fan Kit... This kit includes one 10" high performance fan and one 195 degree relay kit. When this kit is ordered with a radiator, we will custom make a fan shroud and mount the fan with the relay kit for FREE.  For details on this product click here.

Trunk Prop Rod from Big Als Carponents. Machined aluminum ½” tube with 5/16” stainless rod, latch & Hardware. Closed tube/rod length 13”. Open tube/rod has two positions that must be set upon installation. Middle open position 19-1/2”. Maximum open position 21-1/2”.. Big Als Carponents carries lots of great products.

Universal Quads in brushed or polished are just a few of the fine products you’ll find at EZ Wiring. Take a look at everything from complete wiring harnesses to our full selection of gauge panels.  Look Now..

NEW NEW...from Heidts 70-81 Camaro Rear Bolt-In 4-Link  Voted Best New Product Hot Rod and Restoration Trade Show 2008. 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

Got a Hemi ? We’ve got a revolver serpentine kit for youDesigned especially for Big Block Mopars and Hemi's this highly styled one piece alternator and air conditioning bracket provides a rigid backbone for the alternator .and A/C compressor.... More here

Known as "America's Number 1 Shifter Company", Hurst proudly maintains a wide variety of quality products for the performance enthusiast. When you purchase a Hurst Shifter or accessory, you are receiving a piece of legendary Hurst heritage and quality. From Drag Racing to Street Rods, Circle Track to Street Machines, Hurst manufactures quality-engineered shifters, accessories and transmission products to fit the needs of the performance minded driver

Concept ONE offers Serpentine Belt Systems for Small and Big Block Chevys, LSX Chevy Blocks, Small and Big Block Fords, and Ford FE. can provide you with Bragging Rights under you Hood with our years of Experience and Knowledge. We specialize in LS Series Fuel-Injected Engines that provide great Performance and still get great Gas Mileage. Look

Purdee Industries Wholesale Exhaust Components and Home of the Patented Header Buddy. X Pipes and Complete Instl Kits.  From Street Rods to this High Performance Ford Diesel kit ... we have everything you need in Exhaust ! For more details on our products go NOW.

When it comes to wiring your car, Ron Francis has it all covered... and he even has some things you may not have thought of.. like this Grey Stuff ... the perfect solution for solutions for running up to 8 wires at a time under your carpet.. Take a look for more info

This 6 Gauge Streamliner series has that 30’s, 40’s and 50’s look all wrapped into one gauge set. Hole Sizes: Speedo & Tach ( 3 3/8") -- Smaller Gauges (2 1/16") You can see larger pictures of these gauges and get the details  right here.
 

Hey... we saw these smiling faces at Louisville and again at SEMA... and they were drawing quite the crowd with this awesome ELECTRA-STEER™ universal 12v electric assist steering kit If you have ever dreamed of having the ability to allow your engine more horsepower at the flick of a switch or ease the pain of maneuvering a tough spot at the local cruise night you’re in luck... Take a look

AutoRama Houston on Nov 27 - 30th. THIS WEEKEND.. The lineup of fabulous cars and celebrities is amazing...  The show opens on Thursday and provides 4 days packed with the coolest of cars and motorcycles, a swap meet, womans world, freestyle unicycle show, bmx freestyle show .. Check out the Lineup of Shows from Championship Auto 2009

The East Coasts largest indoor show is almost here... Dec 6th and 7th Maryland State Fairgrounds Cow Palace
2200 York Rd.Timonium, Maryland.  Its a weekend of family fun and lots of great Pre 73 American Cars and Custom Motorcycles. Don’t miss this one...

The West’s finest shows are brought to you by John Buck and company ... and now is the time to be planning for them all.... The Grand National Roadster Show in January, followed by Sacramento, Portland and Seattle... all fantastic shows... plan now CLICK HERE Hotrodhotline.com will have a booth at Grand National Roadster Show.

There’s been a big change for the San Francisco Rod, Custom and Motorcycle Show for 2009 .. The date has been moved to FEBRUARY 20- 22  The show had previously been held in Jan. but this new later date works out better for everyone.... Check it out and be sure to put this long time show on your Calendar.

The National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum announces The 52nd Annual Darryl Starbird’s Hall of Fame National Championship Rod and Custom Car Show at Century II Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas $5,000 Award; picked from the “High Five” ; Jan 16, 17, 18 2009 AND the 45th Annual Darryl Starbird’s ... FOR MORE

A show that our own Big Al Liebmann always enjoys is
 Frank Maratta’s Auto & Cycle show . The longest running, family owned independent custom car show in America Feb 6th, 7th & 8th, 2009. “The Show of Dreams” is Celebrating 50 years 1960 to 2009. Cash prizes will be awarded for the Best Bike, Best Car and more! Come enjoy the cars, the exhibitors and the Swap & Collectable Corner.  Check it out

The National Street Rod Association has announced their  2009 Schedule ... as always, there are many fantastic events planned with more great prizes on the line for participants... Check out the complete schedule and get your registrations in and rooms reserved !

Good Guys Rod and Custom Association has announced their 2009 schedule and it’s packed with some really awesome events... from the Good Guys gettogethers to the new Nostalgia Drag events... the season is packed with fun ! Check out the details so you can get your registrations in early.  Go Now

The swap meets around the country may be closing up for the season.... but the Hotrodhotline SWAP MEET is just getting started for fall... You know all those parts you don’t need ?? Well someone needs them..... someone a few miles away may see your ad and take them off your hands and you won’t even have to ship them !  Go for it....  It’s FREE to LIst your parts ...

   We have two new articles this week on Drive Shafts.  The first is Drive Shaft Basics... a primer on Drive shafts.  The other is Drive Shaft Harmonics which gives you information on Driveline / Universal joint cancellation. Check out these and the many other articles in our extensive Tech Section....  at Hotrodhotline.com.... The Doctor is in the house !

WOW... Look at this .... need a car trailer but you’re short on space ?  This is the PERFECT solution... from Kendon USA, possibilities are endless. After you're done using the Folding Car Trailer, simply fold it and store it.. For details and specs look here

We’re pleased to have Krist Kustoms online with us... We saw Shawn and the great work that he does at Louisville this year and we know you’ll find great deals and quality, classy interior products at Krist.  Check out the great work they do and the products you can find at Krist Kustoms

Full Circle Restorations is a 1.5 acre state-of-the-art full-service vehicle restoration facility designed to provide the utmost quality control over all aspects of their restoration projects. They have the ability to perform a complete build “on site” from media blasting, mechanical work, electrical, custom fabrication, body work, paint and finish details

There is a reason why Enthusiasts are shipping their parts to Americoat Powder Coating.Customers state “It is worth it!” Americoat Powder coating is dedicated to providing the highest quality powder coated finishes in Southern California. They have worked hard in building a superior Customer Satisfaction rating and will continue to maintain this by quality work, technique and the products they use.  Check out their fine work..

Red Hot Rods was started out of Doug’s desire to provide quality bodies on his own in-shop built chassis, where he could pass along a great value to his customers. With over 30 years experience, Doug went looking and has found what it takes. He has been able to accomplish his goal of providing Body and Chassis Combos, Stage Two or Three Rolling Chassis or just a great deal on a quality body. Check out the Fiberglass body kits and the Red Hot Rods gallery. Call for prices on custom chassis, and lots more

American Muscle Challenge™ is America’s Original Muscle Car Board Game. What a way to share the world of muscle cars with family and friends. Cruiser Ken takes a timeless American passion and provides a way for everyone to enjoy it with this classic form of family entertainment. The perfect gift to give or get, American Muscle Challenge brings the entire family together to share in the muscle car lover’s hobby. In this easy-to-play game, even the novice can have fun (and beat the “expert”), while learning about these American beauties. NO MUSCLE CAR FAMILY SHOULD BE WITHOUT THIS GREAT BOARD GAME!

Jake Moran is retiring from the National Street Rod Association effective Dec 31 2008. Jake has been a member of the NSRA since it's inception in 1970 and has been a mainstay at all the NSRA events around the country. He has held the position of National Field Director since December 1984 . Join us and countless streetrodders all over the country in wishing one of the best ambassadors of our hobby many years of street rodding and relaxing.

It’s a hot-rod wonderland as the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum decks the Museum halls with hot rods and customs, a toy drive and unveils BANKS POWER: THE FIRST 50 YEARS exhibit, designer of some of the world’s fastest racing machines on Dec 3rd.  You can get all the details here

..Enclosed Vehicle Transport, our name says it all. We are a small privately owned auto and cycle transporting company. We provide door-to-door enclosed auto transport and motorcycle shipping service to all 48 states.We have our own enclosed non-stacking trailers as well as being fully licensed to be your "Vehicle Travel Agent".

The buzz at Sema this year was about the 2010 Camaro. It is a heritage-inspired sports car for the 21 st century, combining great looks and performance; advanced technology and surprising efficiency – including 26-mpg estimated highway fuel economy. Sales begin in the first quarter of 2009. Take a look at this beauty.

Not to be outdone... the following week at the LA Auto Show, Ford introduced the 2010 Mustang... and what a car it is... many styling and design improvements.  More muscle , more motion, more Mustang...coming in spring of 2009 this will be a real hit on the dealership floor.

Many decades ago I was employed as a car parking valet at a fancy pants restaurant in Tacoma. I’m not going to name the eatery since they, being a place I still can’t afford to frequent, likely have good legal counsel and may sue the pants off of me, fancy or not, if they deem this story to be unflattering to their establishment. At 18 years of age I was trying to gather enough cash to continue my education and was provided an opportunity to drive cars that I couldn’t afford to own and eat food that I couldn’t afford to buy. Read Here

We have the New Products Showcase from Sema including the winners !

This is a shot taken at Sema in 1967... it’s Hedman Hedders !

Check out the latest show coverages this week...

Another WINNER from Roger Jetter !
Recollections, Regrets and Random Acts

32 Ford

41 Ford

69 Camaro Pace Car

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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