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Roddings Largest Online Magazine
HotrodHotLine Newsletter April 19, 2012
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New article from the Hot Rod M.D. Our huge tech section has literally hundreds of articles from industry experts to help you accomplish almost any task on your project. So don’t forget to check it out when you start on your project. HotRod M.D.
This week we have a new article on installing a fuel gauge and sender. Jim Clark is close to finishing his decades long project ... his 32 Ford Roadster... and he put this unit in last week. Check it out
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More from Tex Smith this week... Profiling - Left vs Right. From the git-go, understand that I’m a lefty. I definitely lean toward all things hot rodding from the western United States. Although the line between east and west coast hot rod styling is almost indistinguishable nowadays. That was not the case in the Fifties and Sixties. Eastern hot rods tended to be channelled, but not necessarily chopped, and for some reason we west coasters did not grasp, the rear of the car was lower than the front!..... read more here
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We are EXCITED... we’ve been talking to Keth and Misty of Image Street Rods for quite a few months about their top secret NEW product and have been waiting for the day when we could introduce it to our readers.... This is a NEW design for HEADERS ... and made exclusively by Image Street Rods... Check it out here and see what a fantastic new product they have.. it’s been a lot of work getting to this point but these are fantastic... get the details here
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We just received a notice from Richard Parks of the Celebration of Life that will take place for Bernie Partridge on Thursday, April 19th at 2:PM at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. Bernie passed away on April 12th and Bernie's son, John, also passed away during this past week. John was a track announcer and track official at Irwindale and other drag strips. John Partirdges memorial will be held at Irwindale Speedway, Saturday,... read more here
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Pretty Soon .... it’s going to be SWELTERING in your shop or garage ! There’s only one way to fix that.... we hate to work when the temp is in the 90’s or even higher... and we get so much more done if we’re working in comfort... what we’re saying is YOU DESERVE THIS ... The perfect system to cool down your shop ... It’s Quiet Aire ...Jack got one last year and it’s awesome. Take a look
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Flaming River New Road Race Power Rack and Pinion This all-new Power Rack and Pinion is designed specifically for Road Racers. A Quick Ratio design allows for a rack gain of 2.27” per revolution of the pinion. An adjustable positive-lock rack gear is designed to maintain a positive mesh between the rack gear and the pinion gear during vibration—which is ideal for racing applications. Read more 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. Take a closer look at this really great looking light.
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Car Lock For cars you really care about...
The Car Lock, most commonly referred to as a Wheel Immobilizer is the ultimate theft protection for the true car enthusiast. Hot rods, muscle cars, classics and exotic rides are extremely vulnerable to theft when left unattended.See how this really easy to use device can help protect your car. Check it out here.
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OEM-style subframe from PST Why waste time and money trying to repair a dented, bent, or warped subframe? Replace your worn out subframe with a brand new, OEM-style subframe from PST! Our faithful reproductions are electrocoated black and even feature hidden extra bracing on the lower crossmember for added strength when jacking up the car ... read more here
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Stainless Specialties When you’re putting together your exhaust system and want to make it a perfect fit, you’ll need tubing that is custom bent to your needs.
Stainless Specialties can provide you with the Custom sizes and bends you need. Give us a call and we’ll help you diagram your needs so that you’ll have that perfect fit exhaust.. Check out the many custom specialties we offer... we can help you with all of your exhaust needs.
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Painless Performance Products - Phantom Key with Yellow LED Button The Phantom Key Module will replace the function of a keyed ignition switch through the use of RFID communitcation with the module and with a simple push button. Get the details here
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Phoenix Transmission .Chrysler A-500 Transmission. Introduced in 1989 and 1990 these transmissions are essentially the good, strong 904 and 727 trans with .69 to 1 overdrive added to the rear. 4th gear is controlled electrically, requiring a simple toggle switch to engage 4th gear or lockup in stock applications. Get all of the details here
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Rick's stainless steel gas tanks are a direct replacement for the OE tanks. All tanks and parts are fabricated in house at Rick's to ensure only the highest quality for a long lasting, trouble free product. Each tank is hand formed from 304 grade Stainless Steel and TIG welded. All tanks feature a unique baffle system to control fuel tank slosh. Each tank has baffles running front to rear, side to side, and surrounding the fuel pickups to eliminate fuel starvation during acceleration and hard braking. Learn more here
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Top Line Industrial knows that it’s the fittings that finish off the look under your hood ... all of the great engine components are wasted if the fittings don’t look just as good ! Our friends the Baldi family at Top Line have the largest inventory at the best prices... and they’re the greatest people to deal with too. Check out Top Line for all of your AN fittings and many other accessory parts... Take a look here
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The ALL NEW Dynaliner is the perfect ultra light weight insulator to use on top of Dynamat. This durable crush and tear resistant material has the highest heat blocking properties available in a single layer synthetic foam-type material.
Dynaliner isn’t affected by oil and does not absorb water. Dynaliner provides acoustic isolation and excellent thermal insulation for roof, firewall, floor, quarter panels, doors and even as a hoodliner. Get the details here
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Hedman Performance now has Online Catalogs you can flip through like a paper catalog... You can see Hedman, Hamburger, and Hedman Husler product catalogs here.. Check it out.
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Williams Street Rods has a fantastic NEW Product... the Williams Shifter Adapter ... Install a stainless steel Williams Shifter Adapter so you can use a different handle on a Lokar shifter. Mounting Holes are 3/8" on 7/8" center like Horst and Tremec.
A simple push from the palm of your hand allows you to change gears... Get the details here
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Koul Tools Since the invention of stainless braided rubber hose, racers and mechanics have been fighting the problem of installing it into the socket part of the assembly. If your lucky and get a clean cut on the end of that hose, you might get it in. Most of the time a little fuzz appears on the hose end and the battle begins. It is not only time consuming, it can get bloody. KOUL tools has delivered a solution that makes the assembly a snap... see how this slick tool works...
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US Mags brings you wheels that are an American icon.... with so many very cool nostalgia look wheels, fashioned after those original Mags we all love... you’ll love the options you have with US Mags. Check out the entire collection.
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Wise Guys developed the LOW PROFILE bench seat to enable drivers to sit as low as possible and still have a very comfortable seat. The LOW PROFILE bench puts the driver about 4” off the floor of the car, about 1.75 lower than the standard. This becomes especially important when the car has a sufficient chop to it. Get the details here
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Buick Finned Disc Brake Covers -Want the traditional look of drum brakes with finned Buick drums? The ones that come the closest to looking like the real thing and giving the best braking performance are made by O'Brien Truckers! We mount the caliper on a proprietary bracket that mounts the caliper in the front - right inside the scoop so it gets plenty of cool air. Take a closer look here..
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NEW RED HEAT PROTECTOR SLEEVE SPARK PLUG WIRE BOOT 8CYL You paid dearly for that new spark plug wire set, protect your investment.
These Fire Boots are designed for extreme protection of spark plug boots and wires, in excess of 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. (648.8 Celsius) They are used from ultimate race cars, street vehicles, to motor homes. Get the details here.
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Spirit Industries 32 3 Window Our 1932 Ford 3 window Coupe Fiberglass Body: Comes fully assemblied. Steel Structure and we use Nida Core on the inside of roof and over the fiberglass floor. We take the nida core and glass over the fiberglass roof and floor. Inner and out door skins which are hinged and latched. Take a closer look here.
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Introducing a Patented New Technology for Rust and Corrosion Protection to the Automotive World. Rust Bullet has been Scientifically Proven to be the BEST and has received an unprecedented Two United States Patents! "MORE CARS ARE DESTROYED BY RUST THAN BY ACCIDENTS"-Automobile Association of America (AAA), department of statistics Take your BEST Shot and Start Protecting your Investment Today.. with Rust Bullet ! Look Here
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The PRO-TEC System is designed to monitor and protect the trailer and it's contents. Any movement of the trailer, or the opening of a door will trigger the alarm. This will cause the electrical brakes of the trailer to be applied making movement impossible in addition to exterior alarms alerting the public. Get the details here
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Based on the Economy premise, the Small Block Chevy Engine runs on 87 octane "pump gas", yet maintains great performance and idle qualities of a true ,"HAND BUILT"performance engine ready for the street. Starting with a polished Intake .450 lift hyd. camshaft [17" vacc. for proper power brake use] Signature aluminum valve covers, 67cc performance cast iron heads, balanced and blueprinted short block with chrome oil pan and timing cover, You get the "LOOK" and performance at a an unbeatable price. Learn More
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Thunder Road 70-72 Chevelle Sweep -Black 6 Gauge - Auto Meter Ultra Lite Electric. Black Panel with Ultra Lite Gauges - Molded ABS Black gauge panel as shown will replace the original gauge housing. This panel comes with Auto Meter Ultra Lite -3-3/8 inch Speedometer and 10,000 R.P.M Tach, 2-1/16 inch Oil Pressure, Water Temp, Fuel Level and Volt Gauges, complete with oil pressure, water temp sending units at no additional charge. Take a closer 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 is off to a roaring start with their 2012 season. With a couple of events under their belt they are forging on to another 20 this year... there’s something for everyone in all parts of the country. Plan now for your trip ... Click Here
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National Street Rod Association has begun it’s 2012 schedule and as always there is a full schedule of fantastic Street Rod “Plus” events ... cars 30 years and older are welcome at all events. It’s time to make your plans for your favorite NSRA events .. so Check out the entire 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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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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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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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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BASF Paint News .How are traditional candy colors made? They are created by spraying a base color, then tinting a clear coat with a dye and spraying it over top. Since dyes typically degrade in sunlight, several coats of clear on top of the tinted color are necessary.
CARIZZMA Dye bases break out of this traditional pattern..... Read more here
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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. Check out their line here.
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Finding the value of a classic car or a list of nearby car shows just got easier (and cheaper). IPhone users can now download an updated version of the popular CHROME iPhone Application, the first app to include a price guide for classic and antique automobiles, for free. The app was originally released in October 2009.
Instead of carrying a Blue Book, Black Book or relying on limited online information, iPhone users who
download the CHROME iPhone Application can have at their fingertips. Learn about this cool App here
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It’s time to get your car ready for the shows... and no one can do a better job of making your car shine than Surf City Garage ! Jack LOVES their products and we know you will too.... This detailing kit is a great package to start off with, but they have lots of other products and kits you should get ... Check it out here
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You may be wondering where Big Al is this week... well, lucky Al is on a business trip to Puerto Rico... and of course he had to see if he could find a great car to show us.... Check out this cool 53 Chev Al found a few blocks from his hotel... complete with window air conditioner... very cool.
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Got a Minute? Get a Quick Quote... You’re going to have your car out on the road more now that spring is here... so you need to be sure you have the coverage you need. In three easy steps, you can obtain a quick quote for collector vehicle or collectibles insurance. Simply click on the appropriate button (at left) to get started, and we'll provide you with an annual premium estimate. If you like what you see, you can apply online and purchase coverage using a major credit card.. Get the details here
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Have you ever seen the “Nibbler” demonstrated at a car show ? If not, you are missing out on a fantastic tool. The Nibblerman is often next to the Hotrodhotline booth at many shows and last year Jack bought one ... well he has not stopped raving about it ! Take a look at this Demo VIDEO and you’ll see what a great tool it is. You can buy one online, by phone, or you can catch up with Milan aka “Nibblerman” at a show this summer.
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Finish Line Interiors ...take a look at this 1956 Chevy
interior.... Step out of the world of standard automotive interiors and into the world of automotive interiors designed for comfort, functionality and style – and built with experience, quality, and passion!
The work they do is amazing.... check it out
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Heinzman Street Rods offers many services...and they also have cars for sale from time to time...1939 Ford Standard 2-Door Sedan For Sale
350 Chevy Engine, 700 R Transmission
Heinzman Street Rods Chassis
Mustang Front End, Power Steering & Disc Brakes
Heat & Air, Halibrand Wheels with Knock-offs
Black with Mini Flames, Tan Interior
For details look here
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JR Custom Plating is your Minnesota chrome plating specialist. JR Custom Plating performs professional, custom chrome plating that exceeds customer specifications. Our attention to detail and meticulous quest for perfection is evident in everything we do. Check out the work at JR Custom Plating now
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We at EATON Detroit Spring believe that the more educated you are about springs and suspension, the easier our lives are. Basic spring information can be found in our SPRING TECH 101 booklet.
Learn what Spring Rate and Load are.
See the correct way tomeasure leaf springs.
What are the differences between Mono-leaf and Multi-leaf springs ?
Should Blocks be used to lower or raise a vehicle ?
Ever wanted to cut a pair of coil springs? Check out our page on Cutting Coil Springs Check it out here...
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Racing legends Derek Bell, Neil Bonnett, Pop Dreyer, Vic Edelbrock, Sr., Ricky Johnson, Ed Pink and Danny Sullivan will be this year’s inductees into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America at the organization’s 24th Annual Induction Ceremony that will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Fillmore Theater in Detroit.... Read more here
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Help Good Guys choose the design for their 2014 Give Away truck ! HEY... Now you can cast your vote for the design you would like to win this year... How COOL is that ? The direction of the build will simply be determined by whichever artist’s rendering receives the most votes. There are 16 renderings to choose from. Once the winning design is picked, Bakersfield, California’s Ironworks Speed & Kustom will build the truck using parts donated by LMC Truck. The truck is scheduled to debut late next year
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Accelerated Tooling, LLC has a passion for cars and racing. We are equipped to manufacture both stock and hi-performance engine parts and are servicing the automotive, racing, performance, construction and off-road industries. In addition to making many types of OEM and after-market parts, we have specialized capabilities:
Our "TORQSTORM" Billet Supercharger IS A direct replacement supercharger offering 500+ HP, made from the finest components. Take a look here
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Performance Plus Connection is a business whose goal is to offer the best products at the most competitive pricing so your racing, street rod experience, and whatever your project can be fun and affordable. Our company specializes in Thermal Heat Control items, Electrical switches and connectors, automotive tools, and other products that you need to provide optimum performance and safety in your ride... whether it be a race car, hot rod, muscle car, or your every day driver.
We guarantee fast, reliable shipping with personalized service. Check out our product line here
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BMS Navigo The Brown family have been manufacturing enclosed trailers for the better part of 27 years. We take pride in our craftsmanship, durability of our trailers and our ability to perform for you. Our range of options is many and we will build your trailer to include as many or as few options as you need. From car trailers, to race trailers, to commercial special use trailers ... gooseneck or hitch pull, and ... your interior can be as plain or as elaborate as you would like. We would like to work with you to provide you with the trailer of your dreams. Check out our line 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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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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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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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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Thunder on the Blue in Boise by Bill Corson
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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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