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Roddings Largest Online Magazine
HotrodHotLine Newsletter
April 7 2011
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Now this is NOT what you’d expect to see everyday in a Hot Rod Publication ..... BUT.. it is what you’d expect a Hot Rodder to do with an MGB .... This is WILD.... One of our Readers, Smitty of Six Killer Kustoms says this is his last Hot Rod ... so he was going to make it memorable... Check it out in our Rodders Row Section.... then send us YOUR ride pictures and story. Check it out here
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Just as the NHRA Safety Safari crew took off on their American road tour in the early 1950s, the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by Automobile Club of Southern California is also hitting the highways to continue Wally's legacy and NHRA history. See it at Mopars at the Strip April 8-10, 2011 in Las Vegas Get the details here
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Welder Series universal step notch kit is easy to assemble and install. This is an easy to assemble and install step notch kit for your frame. Typically used in the mini truck market to drop the frame past the rear axle. 2-5/8″? wide outside. 6-1/2″? from the top of the original frame to the top of the notch. The notch depth will vary, depending on how tall the frame rails are, and what sweep the original frame rails have. Take a look
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Weedetr Featured Products ... Disc Brake Kits for IFS. We carry a FULL line of Disc Brake Kits... Please call us and we’ll be happy to help you select the proper system for your application. Call for current pricing.Front disc brake kits12" Mustang II disc brake kit-drilled and polished We have disc brake kits for every application... take a look .
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NEW! The Firewall Doctor From Trick Truck ‘N Rod Shop 47-55 Kit The sheet metal firewall cover kit!Requires simple hand tools and Mig Welder Installation with minimal bodywork to finish (can even be seam sealed). Kit welds right over your existing firewall. Don't cut out that firewall. Don't spend hours cutting out little shapes, welding holes, and wearing out your fingers body working the crevices. Just cover it with our Firewall Doctor Kit. 47-55 kit works with V-6 or small V-8. 55-59 kit works with large or small V-8. Check it out
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ENGINE FACTORY has been building quality engines since 1969. .. You can see and hear over 75 of our Engines actually RUNNING on Video... Go to www.EngineFactory.com and click on the VIDEOS link...then pick your engine ! You can also see our quality machine work and all of the engines we have available. Take a look here
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Steves Auto Restorations..1933/34 Front Floor One Piece Used in SAR’s Real Steel 1934 3-Window Coupe & Roadster! Stamped using heavy gauge electroplated steel. This one piece, flat floor pan maximizes space underneath the body for street rod suspension applications, features stock bead lines for strength, and includes the tranny hump. This is NOT a stock replacement floor. Take a closer look
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Spal USA Muscle Car Fan 11" Paddle Blade High Performance Fan / 12V Puller From our high performance fan line the 30102052 is a popular choice among truck and muscle car enthusiasts. It features a curved paddle blade design for increased airflow and reduced noise. Each fan is individually balanced for long life. For details look here
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All of Saldana Racing Products aluminum cores are oven brazed and never use epoxy. Street Rod Radiators are available with 1 or 2 row cores and can be built as a single, double, or triple pass for maximum efficiency. We can always add a Spal fan and Shroud to cool even the most stubborn engine. Custom Radiators to fit your Street Rod are always welcome - they’re our specialty. Check it out here
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Radir Wheels Has been Quenching the Thirst of traditional Hot Rodders and Drag Racers with 60's Style Products for years, and the newest product from Radir is the 12 spoke Spindle mount Wheel.� Features a 1 Piece Cast aluminum Design. � Heat Treated for Strength and to maintain a mirror polished finish. � Available in Full polish (without the tarnishing headaches of magnesium) and "As cast" (original mag-look. Get the details here
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Performance Online now offers you the option of upgrading the rear of your vehicle to match the front. Our new Mopar, Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth 8-3/4 rear disc brake conversion kit is built for the performance level you expect from you Classic Mopar muscle car. Minimum wheel size is 14". Learn more
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Kwik Wire Universal Street Rod Wire Harnesses 2nd Generation 22 Circuit Harness This harness will adapt to G.M., Ford, and Mopar as a cut to fit harness. This harness is based on G.M. color codes. Each group of wires are long enough to adapt to almost any street rod.
Get a close up look here
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Our Oil Filters Have Nuts We have all been there: Whether it’s remembering where that disappearing canister tool is; or having oil leak all over your garage and yourself; or finally giving up and pounding a screwdriver through the filter just to get if off. Most of our canister type automotive and marine oil filters come with a 1” nut welded to the top of the canister so they can be easily wrenched-off with a standard tool. Learn more here
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HEDMAN's Block Hugger hedders have a low profile design that is second only to Hedman's TIGHT TUBES flat collector hedders. All Block Hugger hedders are available with or without Hedman's HTC Ceramic-metallic coating. Get all of the specs and a closer look here
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Fatman’s frame stubs were developed to allow the installation of a modern IFS into cars whose original frame did not allow use of a simple crossmember. By carefully plotting the location of the radiator, sheetmetal, and bumper mounts, these trick units can easily replace the original front frame and supply Fatman’s custom IFS systems for up to date handling and style Learn more here.
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Dynamat’s DynaDeck - The Ultimate Floor Liner This ultra-durable carpet replacement is made of high grade 3/8” waterproof liner, utilizing a 1lb/sq.ft. vinyl barrier over a 1/4” high efficiency thermoacoustic foam. Has a durable deep twist embossed vinyl grain top facing. To learn more about this product look here.
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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. Our line of great looking, high quality gauges feature the finest air core movements available, glare free lighting, stylish curved glass lenses and polished stainless or gold bezels. See them all
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The DIS8™ (Distributorless Ignition System) is derived from new technology created by OEM's to improve timing issues, energy loss, spark degradation and low emission standards associated with normal distributors. By isolating the electronics and incorporating them into our billet aluminum lid, we are able to retrofit technology from this century into your classic American V8. Improving timing consistency at all RPM's, no loss in energy due to spark degradation, better fuel economy, easier start-up and more power! Take a look
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Clayton Machine Works aluminum trim provides that added touch of detail. The trim, available in 4 and 6 foot lengths, can be easily shaped into an unlimited amount of styles and designs. Not only can they be used on door panels, they also make a great design detail on valve covers, air cleaners, etc. Check it out here
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Genuine Boyd These are the same unique steering wheel designs that have inspired the 'Boyd Look', and are seen in the rolling works of art such as: Jamie Mussleman's '33 Roadster, Larry Murray's '33 Phaeton, Johnny Friends' '32 Vicky, Chezoom, Cadzilla and 7 AMBR-Boyd Built winning hot rods. Look at all of the designs here.
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Alan Grove Components... Due to the renewed interest in nostalgia motors we have designed a bracket for the 401/425 Nailhead Buick. Steel bracket mounts to the intake and water crossover manifold. Two groove water pump and crankshaft pulleys are required for this application Get all of the details here
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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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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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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... 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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Are you ready to put Chip Foose to work in your paint shop? Now you can! That’s right, the legend himself personally formulated the Foose Signature Collection of colors from BASF.
Only available from BASF distributors — and for a limited time only — the 12 colors in the Foose Signature Collection will bring exciting new opportunities directly to your project. Get the details here.
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Image Street Rods, in Santa Maria, CA now offers CNC Plasma Cutting services and even produces their own line of parts made with this awesome new piece of equipment. The possibilities are endless..... and they serve a large area of California .... so check out their capabilities on this video and see how they can help you with your project. Look here
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Congratulations to this week's winner of the My Cool Ride Contest from American Collectors Insurance. James Warren’s ‘72 Pontiac Le Mans Sport If you would like to enter your cool ride (car, truck or motorcycle) in the My Cool Ride contest please click here
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Hotrodhotline Garage Shots..... We first heard from Dale Enderud who had been working on the truck for 5 years. When I started the truck It was not in the best of shape; no floor boards, the bed was cut in half, no rear fenders, so I bought a set of trailer fenders from the local farm store and modified them to work. Now the truck is finished.... and it looks awesome... Take a look at how Dale’s truck turned out... then send us Your Garage shots... Check it out 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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Are you looking for "Show Quality" plating at an affordable price in Central and Southern Ohio ? Look no further. We always offer a few different pricing options on everything. Super Fine Shine can do the job for you. Take a look at how we made these parts shine.... You’ll like what you see...
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How many of you remember the American Cheetah ??? Well.. did you know ... it’s baaacckk .... in the form of a tribute car. Ruth Engineering & Racing, Inc has developed a tribute to the infamous Cheetah. The project started in 2006. The idea was born from the retro-rod industry that is popular now. With our Corvette history we decided to create our own version of a Cheetah that we could market to the experienced builder. Take a look at all of the details here
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There’s something about a woodgrained dash that no other finish can match for sheer elegance and beauty. It traditionally required hours of tedious work, and you paid dearly for it. Thankfully, it’s the 21st century, and at JULIANO’S offers woodgraining by a process known as hydographics—which translates to fast turnaround and lower prices. Get more info here
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Jack Chisenhall, owner of Vintage Air was recently awarded the 2011 Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievment Award at the 13th Annual Hot Rod & Restoration Trade show. The Robert E. Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to true innovators in the hot rod industry. Jack created the whole aftermarket air conditioning market in the hot rod industry when he founded Vintage Air back in 1976 A BIG Congratulations to Jack on this well deserved recognition by our industry. Read more here
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Finishing off your classic or muscle car with that perfectly restored license plate is a “must” ... but finding a provider who has the process worked out to a “T’ is not easy. Restore A Tag came to this business, first as an enthusiast and collector of classic license plates... so his heart is in the product he makes... See the painstaking process and the great results from the fine folks at Restore A Tag... look here.
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This is the secret to an instant detail. Specially designed to maintain your ride’s shine between wax sessions, Speed Demon uses our Advanced Particle Suspension Technology to actually suspend dust so it absolutely, positively can’t scratch your paint. Take a look at the video and you’ll see what we mean.
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Looking for a shop in New Jersey that you can count on to do a first class job on your ride ?? Ralph at Gloucester County Collision added muscle car and street rod restoration to his shop several years ago and now that’s what he prefers..... this shop has the finest in equipment and highly skilled craftsmen ... Check them out here... whether your job is big or small.
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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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Les Bateman also went to Del Mar
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The Lonestar Roundup looks like it was a great show.
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Snug Harbor Hot Rods, in Oklahoma, has several really cool rods for sale.. This cool coupe named “Midnight Rose” is just one of several rides just waiting for you at Snug Harbor.... Check out all they have..
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Florida Home with great car facilities. Great brick home on corner lot, meticulously maintained and fantastic condition with attached 24x20 garage, detached 30x30 garage, 34x30 3 car carport, 20x12 storage shed, metal roof
This is just one of our recent Car Guy Homes... Check them all out now... and if you have a home or commercial property that is looking for a Car Guy Owner... we can show it off for you.
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Almost all of what we have at Hotrodhotline is sent in by our Readers... so if you have show pictures, a story, something interesting to share... we’d LOVE to post it for you... Just send to [email protected]
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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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