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Roddings Largest Online Magazine
HotrodHotLine Newsletter August 24, 2011
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A BIG Congratulations to our friends at Classic Instruments on being awarded the Street Rod Nationals Best New Product of the Year for their amazing “SkyDrive” GPS. With all of the great products Classic Instruments has brought forward in recent months it was a
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tough decision picking which of their products should win this esteemed award. With the push of a button, you can program your vehicle's speedometer from the convenience of your garage to read in miles per hour, kilometers per hour or knots. The omnidirectional antenna gives you added mounting choices. This new innovative product works with any Classic Instruments or other manufacturer's speedometer. Two additional wires give you added features and benefits. The first gives you an extra speed signal for cruise control. The second wire can activate a relay or light which does a variety of things such as locking your doors or turn on a speed warning light at a predetermined speed. Learn more here
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This week Tex Smith has an article he has aptly called shameless promotion ..... The title though, is “Some More About Engines” .... a story about the history of rodding engines and a particular Inline Six .... Read on ....
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Good Guys premier event is going on this weekend... Pleasanton West Coast Nationals is the largest show in the West ... and it’s always a great one. The entire week has been filled with activities and will be topped off over the weekend with over 3500 cars and fabulous events at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. This is a really very nice facility and one of the best car weekends you can find.
If you’re anywhere within driving distance... you should hop in the car and head over to Pleasanton.....
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ECI Engineered Components Inc. Now Offers a Triple Accessory Drive System For the 230, 250, and 292 cu.in. Chevrolet Six Cylinder Engines. This new drive system features a combined A/C and alternator upper mount and a stand alone lower power steering pump mount. Our unique cross bar mounting system provides reinforcement for both upper mounts resulting in a stronger, more compact mount. Learn more
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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 at our facebook page.
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Flaming River is proud to introduce its all new Automatic Battery Disconnect Switch. This heavy-duty 12V battery switch ties into your vehicle’s ignition to control and operate the vehicle’s battery system. When the ignition is turned to the OFF position the battery automatically disengages and becomes non-operational. Get complete details here
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Headwinds®, the leader in custom headlights, introduces their new 7” Tomahawk Hot Rod headlights with the style of the 30’s without being too big or bug-eyed. Made from billet aluminum, they feature traditional clamp rings that blend to the housing and have riveted pinch clamps for that classic appearance. To keep the headlight short, the bucket has a minimum length to fit high performance lamps. For a custom look choose between a flat lens snake eye lamp for that early 30’s look or a convex lens lamp for that blended round look of the late 30’s. Take a closer look here
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McGard’s easy to use, one-piece wheel lock functions like a regular lug nut, but requires a special key tool for installation and removal. Its design allows for an unlimited number of different computer generated lock and key patterns. This unique wheel lock system is continually being refined and improved upon. McGard Locks are made right here in the United States to meet or exceed O.E.M. standards for safety and durability. Get complete details here
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Spirit Industries 23 T Stage III Kit ... Fiberglass 23 T Body with one piece fiberglass floor and battery box. 20 inch Pickup Box, Standard 23 T Grill Shell, Fiberglass Interior Insert, 23 Standard T Fully Welded Frame with Brackets for Ford or Chevy , Paintable Spirit Style Radius Rods Assembly or Hairpin Radius Rods, Plain Coil Overs ,Paintable Rear Pan Hard Rod. You build or let us build you a turn key car. Check it out here
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Stainless Specialties Product Showcase Side Pipes are back “Big Time” ..... being seen on Nostalgia Rods, and many Street rods and Customs. Stainless Specialties can handle any request for side pipes... from Cobra side pipes, to T Bucket side pipes, to Side Pipe Mufflers... Here are just a few.
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Nothing says “cool” more than Louvers ... but it’s hard to find someone that can do a good job. Steves Auto Restorations offers Custom Louvering Services
In addition to louvering deck lids, SAR can cover most of your custom louvering needs! Offering Flat top louvers, Salt Flat, or Deco Louvers ... Take a look here
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Wise Guys Seats ... New - ISS (Integrated Seating System) Fully Integrated 3 Point Seat System All Belts Attached to Frame Seat Belt retractor attached to Frame Shoulder Belt Harness Deploys From Finished Face of Seat, Recliner Mechanism Cable Actuated Check it out here.
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Turbo Hedder Mufflers Like regular Hedman TURBO Mufflers, these Hedder Mufflers are high quality turbo-style mufflers. They come from the factory with a 12" head pipe welded on, and an integrated collector. Learn more here
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Painless Performance Universal Turn Signal Kit. The toggle switches for both turn signals and flashers can be mounted anywhere. The kit is designed to be an integrated system, turn signals will work in conjunction with brake lights. Get the details here
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Eaton Detroit Spring Call any other spring source or hot rod shop and they might have 4 Mustang II different coil springs. 4 would be fine if all cars were the same and if everyone wanted their car to ride the same and sit at the same height. Well, surprise, not all cars are the same and everyone has their own ideas on how their vehicle should sit, ride and handle. So to help these wise folks, we have developed 23 different Mustang II coil springs. And Mike has a new slogan ... “Steel doesn’t leak” those of you thinking of Air Ride... Mike at Eaton Detroit Spring has an alternative for you.
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Snug Harbor Our most popular FORD ENGINE ! Tailored for Classic Mustangs, Cobra's ,Fox bodied weekend warriors and FORD in a FORD Street Rod. No other performance engine builder brings the COST to VALUE and LOOKS to the Ford product line as Snug Harbor Hot Rod Engines. Hi performances products include the Eagle rotating assm., Comp Cams, polished Professional Products intake, Aluminum Cylinder Heads,Chrome pan, balanced and blueprinted,hand built and pre run for your your performance needs. Get more info here
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What do YOU Need?? Braided Stainless Hose Assemblies? Fasteners?? AN Fittings ? Air Tools? Socket or Wrench Sets? Our friends, The Baldi Family, at Top Line Industrial, can help you with so many of your parts and tool needs. Top Line has a 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy on all of their products. Check out their website then give them a call, they’re great people who you’ll love doing business with ! Get more info here
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The California Hot Rod Reunion is coming up soon. Join us at the largest nostalgic drag racing event in the West at the Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, CA, Oct. 21-23, 2011. The Reunion is a 3-day festival of speed, hot rods and American automotive enthusiasm. The season finale of the NHRA’s Hot Rod Heritage nostalgia drag racing series also takes place at the Reunion. Make your plans now to attend the Reunion and join thousands of hot rodders and race fans in Bakersfield for the annual Reunion. Details on Discounts for early registration and More here
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Carlisle Events The Fall Swap Meet is coming to Carlisle next month. Sept. 28th - Oct 2nd will be a huge event ... giving you a last chance to find the parts you need for this winters projects... This weekend is Corvettes at Carlisle .... so check the schedule for complete details
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Somernites Cruise has 3 BIG Cruises left for the year. This weekend features Mustang Alley, Sept. is Corvette Summer and the Finale in October is a big TRI FIVE Get Together... Lots of time to make plans for any of these big cruises Get the details here
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NSRA’s has several BIG shows left for the season .. Kalamazoo, Vermont, Sacramento, and Tampa Lot’s of fun left in 2011 .. With the rolling “year” criteria you will see years up to 1981 this year at NSRA shows. ... Check out the entire schedule now
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Good Guys 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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Cool Autumn Nites in Beaumont Texas ! Mark the calender and circle the dates! October 21-22-23, 2011 Open run car, truck and bike show Outdoor Movie Friday Night Cruise Night Fri. & Sat. Top 50 trophies & other categories Live Band - 50/50 Pot - Games Event T-Shirts, Goody Bags and Door Prizes for participants. For all of the details visit our website
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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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Surf City Garage 3rd Annual Car Show is coming up soon. Presented by the Orange County Mustang Club. Held at Surf City Garage, in Huntington Beach, CA, the show is Open to all makes and models. American muscle cars, trucks, sports cars, hot rods, customs and classics. Entertainment, vendors, garage tours, raffle, food and DJ music. Learn more here.
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Dynamat Xtreme - Basic Installation Follow this easy 3 step installation article to see just how easy it is to make a significant difference in the quality of your ride. A few minutes spent to install Dynamat in your doors will cut down on rattle noise, road noise and heat transfer. Take a look here.
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American Collectors Insurance knows that many car collectors also collect antiques and other “collectibles” so they now offer insurance coverage for those other valuables you are collecting. Get the details here
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BASF Paint News 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. Plus, each Foose color is available for both the Glasurit® 90-Line and R-M® Diamont™ systems, so you’re covered regardless of whether you spray with waterborne or solventborne paints. Get the details here
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Shelby’s Outlaw Shootout & Hot Rod Get Together
October 23, 2011 Mountain Park Dragway
Clay City “Thunder Valley”, Kentucky. Working to bring awareness to suicide prevention after the loss of a son. Learn more here.
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Here are the top 10 reasons to attend the 20th annual NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California at Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Oct. 21-23. Our suggestion -- Do it all and come back for more!
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NEW From Centerforce DF039020 FOR 1993-1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO & PONTIAC FIREBIRD 5.7L LT1 & LT4 ENGINES. The Centerforce Dual Friction pressure plates feature our patented processes to provide a performance clutch that offers exceptional street characteristics, while offering outstanding holding-capacity and durability. Get complete details here
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Heinzman Street Rods is excited to announce the availability of their HUGE New Catalog ... you can either download this new catalog and save it to your computer.... or you can order the printed version from Heinzman. The Heinzman Street Rod Catalog has a wide selection of parts, components, and complete chassis setups for your project. Download it here or browse online here
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WOMC Radio in Detroit was on the scene last weekend for the Woodward Dream Cruise and they did some fantastic coverage which included live broadcast on the web. Check out their Refection on Woodward and see all the cars that spent the weekend Cruisin Woodward.
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Kennys Rod Shop .... Check out the ‘57 Chevy Convertible that Kenny Completed for Mick Westin of Meridian, Idaho. Currently here at Kenny's Rod Shop there are 7 members that make up our crew who are talented and passionate about the Street Rodding industry to provide you with the highest quality of automobile that we can provide. Take a closer look
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Phoenix Transmission Products has been providing quality performance built automatics since 1983. Its is our mission to provide the best in service and products for all your transmission needs. We are a company owned and operated by car enthusiasts who understand the value of your project and will work with you to achieve your performance objectives. In the long time Phoenix has been advertising with us at Hotrodhotline we have heard MANY GOOD things about them ... great product and great service .. which goes a long way ! Check it out here.
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The late Joe Mondello and Speed Merchant are only a few of those who give kudos to Dick for his wonderful invention the Koul Tool .... racers and rodders who work with stainless braided hoses appreciate the value of the Koul Tool in saving skin and aggravation .... See what others say about this very cool tool...
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Classic Components in California ... offers Chrome Plating and Restoration of Aluminum, Steel, Die Cast, Pot Metal, Brass.Finishes: Brushed, Satin Nickel, Brushed Destressed Chrome, Copper Plating and Powder Coating. We specialize in a number of custom finishes for consumers, dealers, and manufacturers. The chrome on your car is what sets it off from the rest... See How we can put those finishing touches on your car.
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Vintage Glass manufactures domestic windshields, side and back glass for all your pre-1980 street rod, custom/classic, muscle car and truck needs. By providing the highest quality products in a timely manner we are able to enjoy one of the highest customer satisfaction rates in the industry. If you're in the market for glass for your pre-1980 domestic street rod, custom or classic, muscle car or truck - please check us out
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Gear Vendors Overdrive provides overdrive product to racing cars and trucks up to 2000hp and trucks towing heavy RV's up to 25,000lbs gcvw. Whether you are trying to move a couple tons up a steep incline or moving just a couple thousand down the track — the fastest way is with the right gearing. Add the benefits of a final overdrive ratio to reduce engine rpm and increase fuel mileage by typically 20-28% and you have a product that is the single biggest innovation you can bolt to your car or truck.
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Williams Street Rods and Parts is a family owned business that has grown over the past 16 years from a small operaton to a full service shop and full blown CNC machine shop with a full line of billet accessories and plastic injected parts. We are members of NSRA, Good Guys, SEMA and BBB. We are proud to offer you a great product line and the best in customer service. Look here
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Gearstar makes The Worlds best transmissions with the best warranty and the FEWEST returns!. Handmade with loving (and power-hungry) hands.You've put a lot of love into your ride. It's not just a hobby, this thing is your baby. We know how you feel, and Gearstar takes the same level of care with your high performance transmission as you have with the rest of your car or truck. Learn more
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AccuAir Suspension was founded in 2001 by brothers Reno and Dustin Heon. AccuAir has stayed true to its motto, “Better By Design” by investing in more design, engineering, and testing into the art of controlling Air Suspension than anyone else in the world. This investment shows in the performance, reliability, and overall quality of each and every AccuAir product. AccuAir stands behind their products by providing the best technical support and customer service in the industry. See these fine products
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3D Products can help you protect your paint ! 3D international has been a long time manufacturer of the worlds leading cleaning products for various industries as a private labeler. 3D Products, a company servicing professionals and enthusiasts for over 20 years, offers a complete detailing line with best car care products. Get the details here.
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Quietaire has manufacturerd QuietCool portable evaporative coolers – since 1979. Our QuietCool is like a large floor fan but cooler – It can cool up to 26�F, or more, in areas where AC is simply out of the question – open areas like shipping bay doors, woodworking shops, automotive shops, and warehouses. Get your shop cooled off NOW
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The people at Inland Empire Drive Line Service have earned their reputation as the best source for custom drive shafts. Aluminum and steel shafts are built, balanced and shipped, complete with transmission yoke and ready to install, usually within 48 hours of order. They have also designed and built forged steel 1350 pinion and transmission yokes, and a dramatically improved center support for the 1958 - 1964 Chevrolet cars. Check them out for excellent customer service and drive shafts that make a difference.
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RETRO POWER is your one-stop, full service customization and restoration facility. Custom metal fabrication and welding, paint and bodywork, interiors, electrical system installations, billet aluminum trim and accessories pieces, chassis and driveline installations and concept design are all done at award winning levels. RETRO POWER also performs complete factory restorations on rare or low production number musclecars. Additionally, our facility offers general service maintenance on your finished street rod or musclecar to help keep it in pristine condition. RETRO POWER takes a personal approach with our customers to ensure they receive the best experience available and we take pride in our craftsmanship and attention to detail.
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Specialty Power Windows is a unique business. We are the only company in the world devoted exclusively to the manufacture of power window kits, windshield wiper kits, and related pieces for enthusiasts of old cars, street rods, trucks and vans. What sets us apart from others offering power window kits, is that we design and manufacture all of our components and kits here in our own facility--we are not simply repacking components. See the SPW difference here
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LoJack® for Classics
Buy Online or Call 1-800-838-1177 x3873 Use Promo Code: CCA1HH295 and pay only $295! That’s $400 OFF the MSRP! Limited time offer.
LoJack® for Classics is the only stolen vehicle recovery system used by police and the only one that recovers your vehicle in 24 hours—or your money back. We have a greater than 90% success rate on cars and trucks, using Radio Frequency technology that tracks your vehicle where GPS can’t.
The innovative self-powered system won’t interfere with your vehicle’s battery or wiring. And our covert and noninvasive installation is carefully done by a certified technician.
LoJack for Classics is also available with Early Warning, which alerts you by phone, e-mail and text if your vehicle moves.
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Downs Industries 10% off of Retail Pricing From Aug. 23rd through Sept. 1, 2011 on the ‘32 5 Window Coupe and the New ‘33-34 5 Window Coupe Body. What a great way to get started on a new car for next season .... Get the details here
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Just Two 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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We also want to remind you about our EMPLOYMENT Ads .... If you have a job opening in the auto industry this is a great place to advertise it ... we have many talented people in our readership who may be looking for a job.Check it out here
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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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