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Roddings Largest Online Magazine
HotrodHotLine Newsletter
April 26, 2012
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FREE CALENDAR
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Place a Featured Ad between now and May 15th and we will send you your choice of a Blueprint Wall Calendar or one of our Hotrodhotline Posters. Once you place your ad, we will contact you by email for your choice. Just our way of kicking off the season
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We have a new article from the Hot Rod M.D. on fabricating and installing a simple, low bux deck lid prop. Jim Clark needed to make one for his 32 Ford Roadster and we thought this would be a great article. Especially good for those building a traditional rod.
Check it out here then see the rest of our Hot Rod MD Articles .. We have tons of information for you in our Tech Section.
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We love to see the rods built and owned by our Readers so we have a special place for them... It’s called Rodders Row .. and this week we have several entries. Take a look at Richard Carnell’s 30 Model A Tudor
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American Autowire announces newest product in the classic update line. The 1954- 56 Ford Truck Classic Update Kit..The kit boasts 14 features making it the most complete system of its type in the industry . Get the details here
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Big Al’s Carponents BANJOLUXE cranks and handles These BANJOLUXE cranks and handles are NEW from Big Als Carponents. Machined from billet aluminum, these are a new design that features a cut out design with stainless steel rods and black hard plastic inlay on the knob..> Take a closer look here
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The DFX® series by Centerforce ®, the best in high-performance single disc clutches, is now available for 1965 to 1987 Ford cars and trucks, replacing the 11-1/2” long style pressure plate. Factory 10 spline and aftermarket 26 spline input shaft options are available
Learn all about this great clutch here.
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Classic Instruments is proud to announce the next level in technology! 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!
Read all about it here
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Classic Rods and More now carries the VIPS line of serpentine drive systems. This is in addition to many other of our industries finest manufacturers. You can get all you need in one place at Classic Rods and More .. and you’ll get FREE ground shipping. Check it out now.
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Cool Craft Radiator Fans From SPAL's low profile fan line this fan is ideal for use in today's automobiles, where space is a requirement. Can be used to replace the original OEM radiator fan, intercooler fan, or AC condenser fan. It features a fully sealed waterproof/dustproof motor. Each fan is individually balanced for long life... get the details here
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Housing & Alloy Axle pkg, Roadster Round Back
The days of hunting through a junk yard are over. No need to drag home a donor housing only to find out that for various reasons it won’t work for what you are building, or worse, that it may cost almost as much to clean up and modify as one of Dutchman’s custom built to order brand new housings.. Take a look here
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Dynotech Engineering Service Driveshafts builds custom Racing Driveshafts, Hotrod Driveshafts, Muscle Car Driveshafts, Four Wheel Driveshafts for most all applications. All of our driveshafts are hand assembled, computer welded, and high speed balanced to the best standards in the industry. Learn more here
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ECI Zero Offset Chevy Disc Brake Conversion Kits
Our Early Chevrolet zero offset disc brake conversion kits are engineered and designed to bolt on to your stock Chevrolet spindle. Absolutely no machine work is required. Installation is accomplished using simple hand tools and the components supplied in the kit. Complete instructions are provided. Take a look
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Eddie Motorsports has recently introduced their new line of S-Drive billet aluminum serpentine pulley systems. Like all products produced by Eddie Motorsports, these systems are American made to the strictest manufacturing standards. The compact S-Drives feature pulleys and mounting brackets that are CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and are available for LS, Big Block, and Small Block Chevrolet engines. Look here
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Flashback – 1972: 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. Each die–cast cover is precision manufactured with knock–out plugs for stock PCV (smog Control) and oil fill installations. Take a look here
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Hooker Headers Black Ceramic Coated Headers This exclusive proprietary black ceramic coating offers the nostalgic look of the past as well as the aggressive look of a modern high–tech build. It also offers a more refined texture and appearance than is possible from painted finishes. With a satin sheen it has a unique look of its own and in addition to providing a more menacing look it also provides all the corrosion resistance of traditional silver ceramic. Take a closer look here
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HOT HEADS 1 x 4 Dual Plane Intakes 276/291 DeSoto If you have a Hemi .. we have any part you may need, and we're here to give you the information you need for your Hemi project. From Heads, to Transmission parts, Valves, and we even have tech info and specs on almost everything Hemi on our website... Check us out now for your Hemi needs
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Hurst Shifters V-MATIC 2™ DUAL MODE SHIFTER. Check out these features: IN-LINE GATE MODE: From the park position, pull up on the reverse Loc/Out handle. Pull back into reverse, push down and simply pull back into neutral or desired gear. RATCHET MODE: From the park position, pull up on the reverse Loc/Out handle and move into reverse. Push down and pull back to neutral. Push down in neutral and ratchet into gear. Take a closer look here
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Image Street Rods New Headers and Exhaust Systems Originator of the Rectangular Header Increase Style, Horsepower & Torque with 12 Bolts Available for Chevy & Ford Small Block Available in Raw Steel, CermaKrome & Chrome Fits Angle Plug Heads Full Custom Exhaust Systems Available.. Check it out for more info and pictures
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Jasper GAS ENGINES: AUTHENTIC CUSTOM ENGINES. We offer custom remanufacturing for gas engines, transmissions and differentials. Authentic gas engines include a numbers-matching build, original paint, testing and, upon request and for an additional charge, valuable documentation of the remanufacturing process. With experience dating back to 1942, the latest technology and our passion for perfection, you can expect only the best from a Jasper Authentic Custom drivetrain. Learn more here
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March Performance Ultra Drive Compact Design Front Mount .... see a VIDEO walk around of this great new design from March Performance. Detailed Styling shows from the top, front and sides. If you want the ultimate show kit, This is it! This new system has been designed for mounting accessories below the valve covers and in between the width of the heads. Check it out here.
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The Atomic EFI will fit your carbureted engine. The Atomic EFI was designed to bolt on to any square bore, 4-barrel intake. This includes common 4150 and 4160 designs. These intakes can be found on countless engines for muscle cars and hot rods including small and big blocks by Ford, Chevy, and Mopar. There are even aftermarket intake manifolds to convert LS engines... Get all of the details here
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O’brien Truckers Air Cleaner Rectangular Opening 4 BBL Scoop. This rectangular opening air scoop is a recreation of a traditional scoop with a cotton gauze lifetime washable element added it fully able to keep you engine's air supply clean.. Take a closer look here
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The Powertrain Control Solutions Universal Automatic Transmission Controller is a fully programmable transmission control system. Through a friendly PC Windows interface users are able to program transmission settings based on speed, engine load, engine speed and other parameters. When calibrated and wired properly, the controller can control almost any electronic transmission from Ford, GM, , Chrysler and many other manufacturers. Get the details here
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Purdee Industries X PIPE'S AND COMPLETE INSTALL KITS Purdee Industries Exhaust Systems and Components You can get everything you need including mufflers, x pipes, u pipes, as well as the fantastic patented Header Buddy What a great product ... No more repairing or replacing Header Collection Gaskets... you know... that job you just hated doing ! The Header Buddy is an inexpensive kit that will eliminate that job forever. The Header Buddy folks also sell a complete line of exhaust products, mufflers, tips, etc. So be sure to take a look.
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NEW... '28-'32 Ford Rack & Pinion New Build Kit Black Bracket from RJays ...A Rack & Pinion on a straight axle? Yes, it is now possible, this is Cross Steer®, this unit is specifically for 1928-1932 Ford street rods. This innovative design steers off one side, creating very little bump steer that would occur using a traditional rack & pinion. Learn more here
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Ron Francis Wiring Power Plug Receptacle. Use to recharge your cell phone and other electronic devices. This is not for a cigarette lighter. Uses 1-1/8" mounting hold. Bracket also included . Take a closer look here
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Scotts Hot Rods Camaro Clips - Sway bars are now standard & included. For all of you Camaro fans out there here is the one and only clip you’ll ever need or want. This clip comes complete and easy to install just like the Tri-5 and Nova Clips... Take a look here
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Superior Glass Works Introduces New 1937 Chevy S10 Body Kits. that permit the installation of their ’37 Chevy fiberglass bodies on a donor S10 pickup truck frame. The 1937-38 Chevy Cabriolet body is very true to the original, rare, design with a mildly chopped windshield and enhanced with a coupe deck lid or the optional rumble seat. Check it out here
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Thermo Tec Thermo Sleeve The new lamination of a high-temperature fabric to a highly-reflective foil is the makeup of Thermo-Sleeve, which provides protection from radiant heat for hoses and wires.Thermo-Sleeve's ultra light-weight construction provides more insulating than traditional bulky rubber-coated fiberglass... learn all about it here
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Tuff Stuff Performance Starters and Accessories .Tuff Stuff Performance offers full size, PMGR and mini gear reduction starters that fit Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, Olds, Pontiac and AMC. Available in a variety of finishes including highly polished chrome, powder coated in a variety of colors, gold zinc, and plain. All Tuff Stuff starters feature 100% new components and are made in USA. Take a look at all they have here
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Wheel Vintiques NEW MUSTANG HERTZ WHEEL ! We have reproduced the 1966 GT-350 Mustang Hertz Magnum-500. Take off the standard mag-500 wheels that you have been driving on and replace them with the correct wheels with out having to hunt the junkyards or auto swaps.. Take a closer look here... these are very cool
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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 18 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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The National Street Rod Association has a great schedule for 2012. You can bring your Street Rods land your Muscle Cars now with years up until 1982 welcome at all events. Check out the 2012 schedule and make your plans now THIS WEEKEND is the BAKERSFIELD show... always a great one.
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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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VOTE to select the 2014 Good Guys Giveaway car design ... they have a great truck and designs from many prominent designers ... now they need YOU to choose the truck you would like to win ... Check out the choices and then cast your vote.
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The fabulous Ford Cobra Shelby Reunion held this past Saturday at the NHRA Motorsports Museum was a celebration for the titans of speed. More than a 1,000 spectators participated in the day-long festivities which included a jaw-dropping Show N Shine display, a racing legends panel discussion, a new exhibit, and a special banquet. Celebrating one of automotive history's most iconic cars Carroll Shelby's Cobra, the Reunion brought together an amazing group of former Shelby employees, racing legends, and Ford Cobra Shelby aficionados... check out the action here
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There’s just something cool about a hot rod, there’s something cool about a vintage bomber, but there is something especially cool when both hot rod and bomber pay tribute to our military veterans. This isn’t an article about a hot rod build, nor is it an article about a vintage warbird; this is simply an opportunity to extend remembrance, honor and respect... read all about this cool car that is now FOR SALE .... check it out
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Since 2001 we have been helping people everyday providing the safest and most reliable enclosed method to transport their motorcycles and automobiles. We provide enclosed shipping to any location within the lower 48 states. It's very true, you have quite a few choices to get your vehicle from "Point A to Point B" via an enclosed carrier. The enclosed part is were the similarities end.... learn how EVT is DIFFERENT
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It takes more than the name on the building to build a street rod; it takes a combined effort of many talented employees working together to accomplish the task. Street Rods by Michael has a talented crew of guys that work together to build your street rod right! Meet the crew at Street Rods by Michael and see what’s going on in their shop... Check it out
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Bebops Glassworks,Inc, .Athens Tennessee, is one of the nations leading manufactures of high quality fiberglass body for your custom and classic street rod, or restoration projects. Fiberglass body kits, fiberglass fenders, fiberglass street rod trailers and fiberglass street rod bodies are just some of the items we manufacture in our new state of the art facility. Check out their line here
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You may have seen the “Nibblerman” at a car show ... but maybe you didn’t stop to take a look at his amazing tool ... now you can see it in action in a video that shows just how fantastic this tool is .... Check it out then you can buy online or look him up at a show this summer. Be sure to tell him Hotrodhotline sent you !
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Torqstorm and 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.
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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. Please view our website, then call us with your needs.
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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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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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