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Roddings Largest Online Magazine
HotrodHotLine Newsletter
April 11, 2012
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We are so sad to report that long time Hotrodhotline staffer, Janice Young, lost her husband of 35 years in a tragic freak accident on Monday. Many of you know Janice, having met her in our booth at show, or have dealt with her in her capacity as our Car Show article staffer. We just hope that all of her friends and associates will keep her in their prayers during this extremely difficult time.
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Tex Smith on “Some More About Engines” Let me continue in the vein of engines, automotive ones, the kinds that hot rodders have historically gravitated to. For an automotive engine to have even a half-life in hot rodding, it must have two basic traits: it must have an intrinsic design that allows modifications for increased performance, and it must be inexpensive. The Ford Model T banger, and the ensuing four cylinders through l940, as well as the venerable flathead V8 had these elements in spades... read Tex’s story here.
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Does anyone reading this want a brand new Ford Crate Engine FREE ??? Oh I didn’t think anyone did ....... Guess what ? Our good friend Sam Memmolo has put together a fabulous Ford Crate Engine which he is raffling off to benefit the Douglas County Humane Society. The tickets are only $10. each ... WOW... that’s a deal I want in on ... Check out the video to see the engine running and hear all about it ... then buy your tickets online. The tickets are purchased through the Douglas County Humane Society ... get complete details here
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Hotronics Products offering FREE Shipping
Battery Disconnects
Self Cancelling Turn Signals
Electronic Fan Switches
These and many many more top quality MADE IN THE U.S.A. products are avaliable at Hotronics. We have been working with Hotronics Products since 2000 and have always heard great things about their product line.. Check out all of the fantastic products they have then give Greg at Hotronics a call and get your order shipped FREE
Get details here
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B&M SFI Approved Flexplates :: Superior Performance, Exceptional Engineering, and Uncompromising Quality B&M offers two types of SFI 29.1 spec flexplates. The standard SFI flexplates available for Chevrolet, Chrysler and some Ford applications are ideal for street and racing applications. Get the details here
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Ron Francis LOW PRESSURE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SWITCH. A high quality switch with a much longer life than previous models available anywhere. Fits most cars, with 20-50 pounds pressure required, instead of stock units that need 60-120 pounds pressure to come on. Take a closer look here
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O’BRIEN TRUCKERS now offers these faithful reproductions of the cool open-front 4-barrel Nicson air cleaners styled to look like a “spark arrester”, to compliment the 2-barrel version they also manufacture.
The spark arrester-style air cleaners are fully polished as shown, and are equipped with a washable cotton gauze filter element. They fit all 4-barrel carburetors with a 5-1/8” neck, and come with a mounting stud and stainless acorn nut. Take a closer look here
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Brice Thomas Aluminum Radiators Brice Thomas owns and operates an all aluminum brazing facility in Gadsden, Alabama. All of our radiators are TIG welded to give you that clean, neat custom look that you are looking for. We manufacture the cores, tanks, and brackets all in the USA!!!! 1970 TO 1972 CHALLENGER 383, 400,426, 440 AND 1970 TO 1972 CORONET as well as many other models. Look here
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The House of Kolor Digital Paint booth has always been amazing... but NOW they have a NEW version that won the INNOVATOR Award at the Hot Rod and Rstoration Show in March. Get the details here Check it out
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EZ Wiring Our Most Popular! Full size fuses and Fuse Box 12 Standard 12 Fuses 12 Circuit Turn signal, hazard, headlight, ACC, fan wiper, AC/Heat, Gauges, Coil Brake, Radio, Horn. Take a closer look here
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JB Microfinish "Highway Star" Series Billet Exhaust Outlets Designed to give extra styling to the outlets of your performance exhaust, these "Highway Star" Exhaust Outlets finish off an important part of your favorite Street Machine, Street Rod, Late Model Muscle Car, or Classic Truck. Made from solid 6061-T6 billet aluminum bar stock, the standard size will fit 2 1/2” diameter exhaust tubing.. Take a look here
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Wheel Vintiques Supreme is a steel wheel featuring a classic 5-star design. These two-piece wheels have a beautiful chrome finish, and would look great on any vehicle, be it vintage or new. Available in 14″ and 15″ diameters with widths ranging from 6″-10″, with standard and custom offsets. These are super nice .. look here
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Butch’s Cool Stuff Rod & Custom Solutions
BUTCH’S TUBE GRILLES ARE TIMELESS! Butch's Cool Stuff is proud to announce the introduction of a brand new product line! Everyone has seen the standard Horizontal tube grille’s... now Butch's is proud to announce a new line of Vertical tube grilles!
Also NEW is the updated Horizontal Tube Grille with the tubes closer together than the 50s style grilles. Don’t worry though, all of the grille’s are available in the 50s style as well. Check it all out here
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Concept One Pulleys At Last! An exciting new pulley system for the revered Ford 351 Cleveland and the torquey 351M-400 Ford engines. Compact and ultra stylish, these high quality pulley systems for the Ford 351C / 351M-400 engines are designed for unmatched reliability. Each kit features twin 6-groove serpentine belts ("Alternator only" kit has one 6-groove belt) for maximum belt wrap. This eliminates the need for multiple idlers to reroute the belt around a standard rotation waterpump. No need to worry about belt slippage and pulley misalignment. They come complete with the highest quality components from the aftermarket's leading vendors. Learn More here
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ACCU AIR e-Level™ Air Management Pkg/With Rocket Switch. The e-Level Air Management Packages (AMP) bring together all of the highest quality components available to operate your Air Springs in one easy to order part number. Chose between one or two compressors for lightning fast recovery times. . Get the details here
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Heidts New PRO-G 1967-69 / 70-73 Camaro and 1964 1/2-70 Mustang BOLT-IN Independent Rear Suspension.Get the best handling for your 67-69 & 70-73 Camaro and 64 1/2-70 Mustang HEIDTS PRO-G Independent Suspension kit. The best riding and handling IRS to combine with your PRO-G Subframe to make your Camaro or Mustang a true Auto Cross competitor. Learn more here
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Double R Trailers . Enclosed Auto Hauler trailers from Double R Trailers are built like no other. We build gooseneck and bumper-pull models. Our auto haulers are built with a continuous 8” I-beam tongue and frame, tubular steel uprights and roof bows on 16” centers and smooth aluminum exterior skin. They are 8’6” wide with 6’4” interior height. We offer any color combination for no extra charge. Take a closer look here.
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E-Rod Engine from GM Performance ..315 hp / 335 lb.-ft. Automatic transmission. Big power and emissions efficiency available only from gmpp! E-ROD systems GMPP’s LS-based E-ROD engine system portfolio continues to grow – delivering high-performance with low emissions. No other manufacturer offers a comparable system. The E-ROD 5.3L – rated at 335 lb.-ft., the E-ROD 5.3L is a great choice Take a look
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Classic Rods & More Now Carrying VIP Serpentine Drive Kits Classic Rods & More has expanded it's huge product line, yet again. They are now carrying a complete line of VIP Serpentine Drive Kits.. Visual Impact Performance Systems' (VIPS) TURBO TRAC Serpentine Belt Drive Systems is a complete kit that mounts to the engine block via the water pump. This requires no holes in the cylinder heads, so it works with all cylinder head configurations. Small Block Chevy TURBO TRAC "Smoothie" Serpentine Belt Drive System. Unlike some drive kits that only fit certain heads.....read more here
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Holley Performance Products In “The Day” Nothing was cooler than sporting around town in a hot rod with a Holley Double Pumper® and M/T® finned aluminum valve covers! Show everyone how cool you are and show up sporting those same parts today! “For the custom engine, M/T offers a superior valve cover of polished aluminum for added cooling. Check it out here
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HushMat®, rated #1 automotive sound deadening and thermal insulation material, is the easiest to install, highest performing available to automotive enthusiasts. HushMat® Ultra, a thermal insulating and sound deadening material, is easily applied to the sheet metal, plastic or fiberglass surface surrounding the interior of the vehicle reduces interior noise and heat making the vehicle ride more comfortable. HushMat® is the only aftermarket sound deadening and thermal insulation material made in the USA! Learn more here
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Monster Transmission 700R4 HD Transmission Master Conversion Package The Master Conversion Package was designed for customers that are looking to convert their old 2 or 3 speed to the popular 700R4 Automatic Overdrive. This Package includes about 99% of the conversion minus the driveshaft and crossmember work. Take a closer look and get the details here
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Steele Rubber Now available from Steele Rubber Products is a quality crafted tailgate gasket for 1965-1968 Chevrolet Wagons, including Biscayne, Bel-Air, Impala, Caprice, Catalina, Bonneville and Executive. This part was crafted from original parts and manufactured in the United States, helping to protect your wagon from water, noise and weather. Steele brand weatherstrips have an authentic look and are made with heat and ozone-resistant rubber compounds. Close attention to detail ensures the highest quality fit and appearance. Read more here
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Gearstar Performance Transmissions Ford C6 - Level 3 Transmission with Torque Converter . Some features include: Master Overhaul Kit with Alto Hardened Kolene Steels , ALTO Redline Racing Frictions & Band
Transgo Reprogramming Shift Kit with Shift Command
Filter, Modulator, High Capacity Pump Assembly
High Capacity 3rd Gear Drum Hardened Drive Shell
Billet Intermediate Servo.... and more here
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Speedway Motors Electric Hidden License Plate Kit for your Street Rod or Muscle Car . Whether you like it or not, the law says you need a license plate on your car when driving. But they don't say you need one when it's parked. This kit flips the license plate down when you turn the key on and flips it back up when it's turned off. Includes wire, connectors and hardware to install. Check it out here
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Timeless Rods 32 Straight Axle Chassis If you're looking for an outstanding setup for a 32 Ford Straight Axle Chassis.. Timeless Rods has several to choose from. They have an excellent Slide Show Presentation that will show you close up all of the features of this chassis. Check it out here.
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Inland Empire Driveline Service - Special
We are over stocked with our billet aluminum pinion yoke for Quick Change rear ends.
These yokes are normally $166.00.
We are offering them for $105.00 while our over stock supply lasts. Check it out here
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MSD has led the automotive world in performance ignitions for over 40 years and now we are rewriting another industry standard. Introducing Atomic EFI™, a throttle body kit designed to update engines using outdated carburetors with all of the modern benefits of a fuel injection system. Current aftermarket options to convert a vehicle to EFI can be difficult and time consuming, but with the all-new Atomic EFI™ all that will change .... read more here..
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At Main Street Custom Finishing, we take your old, stock, metal dash and laminate it with a beautiful wood veneer of your choice. You don’t have to paint your dash... turn it into a thing of beauty which will perfectly set off your interior ..... turn it into a wood dash. We can also veneer a fiberglass dash for you, seat backs, door inserts, consoles, and many other parts of your cars interior. We also have some stock and fiberglass dashes in stock ready to veneer. Take a look at our process, then have us dress up your interior with a classy, beautiful wood dash or insert..
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Exactly WHAT is the Hurricane Advantage ? Take a look at our detailed explanation as to the importance of the features offered by Old Air Products in their Hurricane line .... The Universal HURRICANE® Custom A/C, Heat and Defrost system offers a variety of vent and switching options as well as the ability to choose components to create a custom A/C, Heat and Defrost unit that will fit virtually any "Hot Rod" or "Custom" vehicle... look here
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The undisputed king of the Gasser Wars in the Sixties, Willys Coupes have seen a huge surge in their popularity in recent years. Available in several versions from us including: Pro-street with wheel tubs to fit any available tire and wheel combo, Pro-tour to use 20 x 10 wheels and of course our ever popular Gasser package with choice of either straight or 3 inch drop axle... get all of the details here
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Our friends at Speed Stuff, always have a great selection of hot rod parts and accessories... AND they often have some great items on sale. This month their special is this polished, chrome tilt column ... Check it out and be sure to call the folks at Speed Stuff.. they’re happy to help you determine your needs for the project you’re working on. Look here
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Hotrodhotline Event Schedule is now Sponsored by Chrome Insurance ... and now when you list your events FREE at Hotrodhotline.com you will automatically have them listed in the Chrome IPad app and on the Chrome Event Listing Page
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Good Guys Rod & Custom Association has announced a block buster schedule of events for 2012. With some location changes, and new shows... it plans to be a fun filled year for Rodders with Good Guys.. Check out the 2012 Schedule Now
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This month marks the start of the Somernites Cruise season... APRIL 28 is the Kickoff for a great new series of cruises in Somerset, Kentucky. Entering ... FREE cruising and lots of fantastic family events going on at this HUGE monthly cruise. Get the details and make your plans NOW ... Somernites Cruise
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Good Guys 7th Nashville Nationals
May 18, 19 & 20, 2012, Nashville, TN, LP Field, Titan Stadium
Over 1,500 Rods, Customs, Classics, Street Machines, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru ’72.
Super Sunday Get-Together
Vendor & Manufacturer Exhibits
Swap Meet & Cars for Sale Corral
Get the details here
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19th Summer Get-Together presented by J. Rockcliff Realtors June 2 & 3, 2012, Pleasanton, CA, Alameda County Fairgrounds Over 3,000 All American or American Powered Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars, Street Machines & Trucks. Huge Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral
Vendors & Exhibitors Goodguys AutoCross
Model & Pedal Car Show Kid’s Play Area Goodgals Gallery Over 40 Outdoor Show'n Shine Awards . Details Here
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Tickets to the 10th annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA are on sale now! ! The NHRR is scheduled for Father's Day weekend, June 14-16 (Thursday through Saturday) at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The NHRR is a 3-day festival of speed, hot rods and American automotive enthusiasm. Family-fun activities include Hot Heads nostalgic drag racing, the sensational Cacklefest, free Honoree Reception, SoffSeal Show N Shine, swapmeet, vendor's midway and more. Purchase online
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The Syracuse Nationals is right around the corner.. July 20th ... and everything indicates a banner show. The Twelfth Annual Syracuse Nationals was a Record Setter! Every attendance record was broken! The car count climbed to 7,589 show cars. Five Canadian provinces and 40 US states where represented at the NY State Fairgrounds. Over 86,748 fans attended the three day event under clear blue Central New York skies. Be sure you don’t miss the 2012 event ... look here
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East Coast Indoor Nationals
The Largest Indoor Pre-73 All American Car & Custom Motorcycle Show On The East Coast December 1-2, 2012 300 of the Regions Finest Antiques, Street Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars, Nostalgia Rods, Hot Rods, Nostalgia Drag Cars & Custom Motorcycles Will Compete For Awards Including $10,000 in Cash PLus Awards in 2 divisions... Learn more here
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Mobile Upholstery Shop coming to a town near you ! Krist Kustoms is taking to the road with a complete upholstery shop ... so if you have wished that you had a quality upholstery shop near you.... look no more... Check out their route and schedule here... You may see them near you soon.
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Centerforce University: Max Performance Clutch Technology .. Check out the latest Tech Video from Centerforce ...”How a Clutch Works” give you some great information ....CENTERFORCE® clutch systems are designed with the diverse needs of the customer, or end user in mind. Look here
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Take a Shop Tour of Sherms Plating with John Stimac... Maintaining the highest quality work means that Sherm's Custom Plating must meet the highest industry standards. With their state-of-the-art facility and over a quarter-century of experience, it is easy to understand how Sherm’s can consistently give the customer a finished product that literally outshines the rest.... Check it out here..
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Many of the ideas that helped develop New Classic Chevy, came directly from consumers just like you. With all NEW bodies from Real Deal Steel and NEW Tri-5 Chassis from Woody's Hot Rodz and Art Morrison Enterprises many enthusiasts will now be able to realize their dream of owning a classic Tri-5. Whether you are building an all new car or rebuilding an original body, NCC.com was developed to make finding and buying the needed parts that all Tri-5's need an easier process. First, it is all we do. We ONLY sell parts for Tri-5's. Second, we have grouped items into packages to save on searching for every little item needed.. take a look
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Shiny-Hiney is a family-owned and operated source of affordable, high-quality, as well as easy-to-install LED taillights and retro-look accessories. Being car enthusiasts ourselves, we understand the need for dependable and affordable products along with reliable support and service with integrity. You will notice that our website is family-friendly (we are SafeSurf rated). We respect the diversity of other vendors but understand that car restoration can be a family project. We invite you to surf our site and see what we have to offer.
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Since 1974, Pete and Jakes has stood at the forefront of the Hot Rod movement. Starting in the seventies and moving into two thousand and beyond, Pete & Jake's will continue to be the first in quality and innovation leading the way and setting new standards in this exciting and rapidly growing market. We carry a full line of Chassis, Frames, 4 Bars, Ladder Bars, Axles, and many other true Hot Rod Parts. We guarantee you the Best Quality, The Best Service and the the Best Tech Help... check out our full line of products. Learn more here
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We’re happy to announce that long time advertiser, Classic Instruments is now one of our Premium Advertisers... this means we will be bringing you more of their fine products here at Hotrodhotline.com. When a company is an innovator, and leader in both design and function like Classic Instruments, there’s a lot of information that our readers really want to see ... and now we’ll be able to bring you ALL of the latest and greatest from a very fine company !
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Tuff Stuff Performance Accessories is a family-owned and operated company that has been in business over 35 years. Tuff Stuff produces premium quality, made in USA, chrome plated, polished aluminum and powder coated alternators, starters, water pumps, power steering pumps, master cylinders, power brake boosters and related accessories for the custom, hot rod, and muscle car markets. All Tuff Stuff products are made from new – not remanufactured - components. All polishing, chrome plating and powder coating is done in house, in Cleveland, Ohio, along with hand assembly and testing. “Our Chrome Will Get You Home” is more than just a tag line – it is your assurance of premium quality and long term dependability that is built into every Tuff Stuff product . See what they have for you
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Formed in 2002, Classic Dash is the original maker of molded ABS composite dash panels. Recently, they acquired Thunder Road, the instrument panel maker that emerged about three years ago. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and now called Classic Thunder Road, the Nevada-based firm offers hundreds of dash models for Chevrolets, Fords, Pontiacs, and Chryslers. Using thermo-forming machines and a vacuum process that operates at 320 degrees Fahrenheit, Classic Thunder Road molds sheets of ABS composite into modern, clean and stylish instrument panels. The panels, which are lightweight and exceedingly rigid, are impregnated with a UV inhibitor to protect them against sun damage. Says company President, 49-year-old Greg Wambold, Presently two websites exist; however, both Classic Dashand Thunder Road brands will shortly merge in one website: Classic Thunder Road
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Performance Injection offers a wide range of performance products with fuel injection systems being the main specialty. Our company goal is to provide quality products at affordable prices with a personalized touch not always found with larger companies. While the company is relatively new, it is backed by many, many years of experience in the performance industry, primarily on the manufacturing side.
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Good Guys Del Mar from Roger Rohrdanz
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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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