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Roddings Largest Online Magazine
HotrodHotLine Newsletter
March 31, 2011
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If you can’t see the images, CLICK HERE for our online newsletter
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You can see ALL of the stories we have published this week by going directly to www.HotRodHotline.com
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Every once in a while, we like to remind our readers about all of the different types of articles we have here on HotRodHotline.com .... Sometimes we just get used to checking certain sections and either don’t know about the others or just forget to check them out.
We have TWENTY FIVE Different sections for our Articles.... and almost all of what we publish here comes from our Readers ..... that’s YOU .... and we Thank You for that... but we want to remind those of you who haven’t ever sent in any photos or stories... You should be sending in your photos, old stories, new stories..... whatever you like. We’re here to share your love of rodding and your experiences with your fellow car friends.
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Home Page This is where you will see some of the important or interesting stories we have just added.
2011 Show Coverage This is all of the Show Pictures sent in by our fantastic Roving Reporters Last year we had 1460+ articles from shows .. WOW
Press Releases This is our “NEWS” section and has product info releases, and news from all around our industry. We add new articles every day
Barn & Field Cars Our eagle eye readers can spot a car in a field a mile away... and this is where they share those “finds” with you. Send us yours...
Blast to the Past We love to see those great old pic from the good old days.. we have old car shows from the 60’s and pics of our readers “back in the day”
Book Reviews There are lots of books in recent years... written by legends of our industry and by just plain old car guys... some great reading
Build Articles See the professional builds of cars in shops around the country
Buyers Guide Our “Yellow Pages” where you’ll find lots of vendors listed by their product line.
Classifieds The Mainstay of our site.... all those great cars for sale
Club Directory Clubs across the US, Canada, and around the world
Event Listings Calendar of Events for shows and cruises all over the world
From our Friends Snippets and interesting stories and photos from our readers
Garage Shots Our readers send in pictures of what they’re doing in their garage ... and what they’ve done TO their garages and shops
Guest Columnists Articles from some of the neatest professional colunnists in our industry. Richard Parks, Lance Lambert, Tim Kennedy and more
Hot Rod M.D. Our TECH Knowledgebase... Hundreds of articles with lots of tips, installation info and tons of technical information on any subject.
New Products Where businesses spotlight their New Products
Newsletter Archive Miss a Newsletter ?? You can read it here
Order a Catalog Order or download a catalog form many of our Vendors
Our Heroes Stories from and about many of our industry legends
Rodders Row Show off YOUR RIDE here... send us pictures and a little info on your car
Shop Tours Take a look inside some of the neatest shops in the industry
Vendor Directory Want to see all of our Advertisers ?? Looking for someone or something... You’ll find all the parts and suppliers you need here
Young Rodder Stories about and from our Young Rodders.... those under 30 who love cars as much as we do. Check out their rides
Advertising Information Want to advertise your business on Hotrodhotline?
Modern Rods Not all Rods are OLD..... see stories about some of the NEW Muscle in our industry...
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NEW NEW NEW .....
Official LAUNCH of the Hotrodhotline Employment Ads...
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We have our first ad in the Employment Section.... a company in Texas is looking for a new employee... an automotive mechanic for product development Take a look here
This new section is a great way to find those new employees you need.... and we still have the buy one month get one free deal through the end of April. So if you are looking for someone to fill a position at your company.... This is a great place.
If you’re looking for a job you can post here FREE.
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We’re SELLING CARS at Hotrodhotline !
We’ve been online since 1999 and offer the best results and great service !
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And we can Sell YOUR Car too....
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Did you know that you can see the most recent “SOLD” cars in our classifieds ? Just go to the Classifieds, Click on Pre 76 Vehicles where you’ll see Ford, Chev, categories etc... well there is a category named “Solds” When we are notified of a sale we move the ad over to the solds where it stays until the term of the ad runs out. It’s a good way to see recent sales.
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Hey .... our friend and Roving Reporter Jerry Cook sent in this oldie but goodie... as proof that he has worked on a hot rod.... How cool is this...
t is me holding the camshaft from the flathead V8 from my 34 Ford. This was taken by Ted Bennett from Burbank HS about 1955. Gil - was that the '34 that I bought from you ?? Time flies !! Have fun !! Jerry Cook Check out Blast to the Past
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STOLE N VEHICLE Alert.... in California
2006 GMC 2500HD 4x4 STOLEN: March 29,2011 Here’s what I know. It was stolen using a OEM key (we have our key, must have been generated?) at 3:21am by a single man on foot in Corona, CA. Caught on neighbor's video system. OnStar has now been disabled by the thief, and can't be tracked. For details look here
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Our friends at Cruisin Products have added a new twist to their business.... Bob says “Cars and guitars, what is more natural than hot rods and music”. Both have been passions of mine for 30 plus years. I have added this new division to Cruisin’ Products with a new display Get the details on Bob’s newest addition to his business here
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This year’s Justice Brothers Car Care Products Reunion Spotlight will shine on the Cluster Busters Hot Rod Club of Indianapolis for their contribution to drag racing history. Founded in 1948, the Cluster Busters is hailed as the third-oldest, active car club in the United States. They will be honored at the annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion presented by Auto Club at Beech Bend Raceway Park, June 16-18. Get the details on the Cluster Busters award here
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Why does an OPTIMA battery last longer than other batteries? The main reasons the OPTIMA battery has a longer life are:� There is no shedding of active paste material � The SpiralCell design immobilizes the plates preventing the active paste from working loose, which can cause plate to plate shorting . Learn more and see the Optima Tech Video HERE
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The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and three Southern California House of Blues locations are offering a unique combination discount ticket offer to the public. Visitors to the House of Blues in Hollywood, Anaheim and San Diego -- will receive a promo code enabling them to order special discount tickets to the 37th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 15-17 Get the details here
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The boys from "Team Frantic" are heading to N.C in a few weeks with both cars for the upcoming race and festivities set to take place at the zMAX Dragway/4-WIDE Nationals on April 14-17. The 2011 Shelby Mustang TA/FC piloted by Lou Sgro will make it's competition debut while the 1977 Mustang II bodied car driven by George Reidnauer will be on display at the track as part of NHRA's 60th Anniversary Celebration
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Carlisle Events added several new events to their schedule when they teamed up with Auctions America in Auburn, IN. The big Kickoff of course is the April Swapmeet at Carlisle.... an event ALL of us love... this is the premier swapmeet in the country. So make your plans now for April 27- May 1 Check it out here
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THIS WEEKEND.... It’s the season closer for Championship Auto Shows.... BOSTON World of Wheels is always a really great show and a grand way to end their season. These are the TOP shows in the country... where you’ll see the best cars and great attractions... Check it out now
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Somernites Cruise has announced their 2011 Cruise Events schedule and they have a fantastic lineup planned. Every month from April until October you can joins thousands of fellow rodders for this FREE weekend of fun. April is Buick , Olds, Pontiac month.... Check it out here.
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What could beat Hot Rods and Muscle Cars at the beach ?? Pretty soon, this May, you could be Cruisin the coast of Alabama and hanging out at the beach with fellow rodders .... What a way to spend the weekend. You can do it all at the Bama Coast Cruise in May www.BamaCoastCruise.com
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The Right Coast Association has three great shows lined up for 2011.May 27-29 will be the inaugural King of Trucks with a show field open to all makes/years and a full line up of activities for the performance enthusiast. The12th Annual Syracuse Nationals, July 15-17 (the largest show in the Northeast) accepting all vehicles up to1980 and the 2nd Annual Winfield Award, presented by Meguiar’s, to the hottest custom on the planet.The 9th Annual Granite State Nationals, Aug 20-21 in one of the most picturesque towns in New England. For details look here
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NSRA has announced it’s 2011 Schedule and as always they have a fabulous year planned. From the first show in April in Oklahoma City to Louisville, to York and beyond... Oklahoma City is coming up on April 15-17 so make your plans now Check out the new schedule and mark your calendars for next year.
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Good Guys Rod & Custom has announced their schedule for 2011... and it looks like a winner to us ! . The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association will stage twenty-one dynamic events in 2011. The event lineup features eighteen national events for rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage as well as three “Get-Together's” in Northern California which welcome all years For the complete schedule click
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The Custom Scene is really big now and Lead Scene East is a great show to bring your custom ride to. Since 1989, a custom car show has been held at Oakside Community Park on the second weekend in June. This year we are pleased to announce that Oakside Park and Video Bob have teamed up to sponsor the show and make it bigger and better than ever. For the details look here
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The East Coast Indoor Nats is already gearing up for this years show in December. Over 300 cars are expected for an event full of fun for the family. This is the time to get in on the ground floor for planning to show your car, or to participate as a vendor or sponsor... One of the most popular events in the East Coast lineup... this is always a WINNER... Check it out here
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Stainless Specialties custom fabricates exhaust components including header collector adapters, both round and oval mufflers and a variety of exhaust tips in various shapes and sizes. . The mufflers and most of the tips can be made in any length needed. We also carry a compliment of hangers and clamps,. Our Mega Oval Muffler, with its 2.5 x 6.5 inch dimensions, is designed for vehicles with extreme clearance issues and can be fabricated with any inlet/outlet configuration. The possibilities are endless.....
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Wise Guys Seats has tried to take an innovative approach to the seating needs of the industry, i.e. 3 point seat frames, tilt pedestal, swivel pedestal to mention a few. We are always looking for new products and ways to improve the existing items not in our product line up. We always welcome ideas from our customers, they are the ones on the front lines so to speak. Wise Guys provides seating components and accessories for Street Rods / Hot Rods / Corvettes and Muscle Cars Take a look here
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Since 1992, Headwinds has proudly offered the finest quality lighting to Motorcycle and Hot Rod builders who demand the best. Our headlights feature smooth, non-wavy surfaces with mirror finishes. Innovations that do away with exposed rivets, bolts, and flanges like threaded housings with screw-in bezels and billet brackets with hidden fasteners are only part of what makes our product line the finest available anywhere. See our products here
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Centerforce® currently holds 9 exclusive patents pertaining to automotive performance clutches. Centerforce uses their patented processes and over 25 years of experience to create the best clutch & flywheel package for your application. Some of these processes include the famous Centerforce weight system, Dual-Friction discs, and ball bearing actuated pressure plates, precision billet flywheels and more. Each application is developed to provide you with the right amount of clamp load, friction, durability and ease of use. See their latest technology DYAD here
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Classic Rods and More... where you’ll find a HUGE selection of the best quality parts in the industry... from Suspension, to Brake Kits, to Billet and Chrome... and it’s ALL with a Guaranteed 24 Hour Shipping Promise.... How’s that for service ? See what they have for your spring project here.
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Motorbooks The best known supplier of books to our industry for years... is now offering a SPECIAL Discount of 25% to Hotrodhotline Visitors... All you have to do is enter the Promo Code HTRD11 when you check out.... What a great deal...
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O'Brien Truckers was established in 1978 Being rodders ourselves, we like to convert our Customers into Friends. If you like a personal touch when you place an order, you will enjoy doing business with O’Brien Truckers. We specialize in manufacturing custom-made Car Club Plaques, Toppers, Buckles, and Key chains for clubs and organizations throughout the world. In addition, we are the leading manufacturer of functionally improved versions of traditional air cleaners and custom engine accessories provided to the rod and custom market. Learn all about us here
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The OPTIMA RedTop high-performance AGM battery is the ultimate high-CCA starting battery designed to deliver the strongest 5-second ignition power for a reliable start-up every time. The RedTop will outperform and outlast traditional batteries in demanding cranking/starting applications. With unparalleled high power delivery and extreme resistance to the most common causes of battery failure, the RedTop is idea for trucks, SUV's, luxury cars, hot rods, off-road vehicles and other applications that require a leak-proof starting-only battery. Get more details here
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Dutchman Motorsports designs and manufactures custom rear ends & alloy axle shafts in our Portland Oregon facility. Best known for our high performance street and racing automotive products, We have a large selection of off the shelf components including ring & pinion gears, limited slip positraction carriers and differentials, full spools, billet housing ends, wheel studs and bearings, bearing retainer plates, 3rd member cases and pinion supports, and complete assembled Ford 9" 3rd members. Take a look here
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Looking for a shop in South Jersey or surrounding area where you can have your car painted or restoration work done.... by experts you can depend on ?? Ralph at Gloucester County Collision has the background to do a highly professional job and experience with classics, muscle cars and hot rods... Learn more here
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Jim Madigan went to the Buffalo Motorama
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Good Guys Pleasanton from Dean Court
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Leprechaun Show in Washington from Brian Curtis
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Northesast Rod & Custom show from Big Al
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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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