The auto industry was rocked last week when we learned of the sudden passing of  Bob Larivee, Jr. of Championship Auto Shows.   Bob was the promoter of some of our industry’s longest running and most prestigious shows.  Services were held last Thursday. We send our condolences to Bonnie and the Larivee family.   RIP JR

Classic Instruments is extremely proud of our Inside Sales Manager, Adam Friedrich. He was selected by SEMA News as one of their 35 under 35 promising industry professionals. This is a huge honor and we couldn’t be happier for him. In order to receive this honor, a candidate must be nominated and show qualities....  read more about Adam and the  35 under 35 program here.

EStopp -   Last month at the NSRA Nats in Louisville .. the EStopp was the buzz at the show.  This fantastic new product won  a Best New Product award and had the whole show talking.   The E-Stopp replaces your existing Emergency Brake  hand, pedal or lever brake and mounts conveniently under your vehicles carriage.  It also serves as an anti theft device.. Learn all about it here.

Our friends at Gandrud Auto Group have signed on as a VIP advertiser at Hotrodhotline .... bringing you the best prices ever on GM Crate motors and Performance parts...  they have a huge stock of motors ready to ship at all times and the best prices ever ... Check it out here.

Woody's Hot Rodz is proud to announce that the all NEW steel '55 Chevy sedan bodies are now in production.  Woody's and Real Deal Steel have over the past two years introduced all new '55 and '57 convertibles and hardtops to the marketplace but not until now has the '55 post car been available.  The '55 sedan is know as an icon to hot rodders far and wide.  Made popular by cult classic "Two Lane Blacktop" and the classic "American Graffiti" the '55 Chevy two-door post is a part of Americana.  Woody's has also expanded its role in the tri-five marketplace as not only the largest dealer for Real Deal Steel tri-five bodies but now also as a final body assembler of the tri-five bodies at its South East Indiana manufacturing facility.. check it out

American Autowire announces newest product in the classic update line 1953-1956 Ford Truck classic update kit.  Classic Update Kits give you one of the most complete kits on the market to “Make Wiring THAT Easy”. They are designed for specific year, make, and model configurations. The 1953-56 Ford Truck Kit is no exception. The kit boasts 14 features making it the most complete system of its type in the industry. Read more here

Big Al's Carponents TRUNK PROP  Machined aluminum  tube with 5/16” stainless rod, latch & Hardware. Closed tube/rod length 13”.  Open tube/rod has two positions that must be set upon installation.  Middle open position 19-1/2”.  Maximum open position 21-1/2”.
Take a closer look here.
 

The same quality that you have come to expect from MSD products is now available in the NEW DynaForce Starter. Every starter is all-new and hand-built in the USA. For maximum performance and reliability, each unit is dyno tested and blue printed before it leaves the factory. The armature is balanced during assembly and guided by two ball bearings for smooth engagement during thousands of starts.  Look here

BMS Navigo Custom Super Stacker Series Trailers    These super trailers are custom made to your design specs but include many features for taking more than one car to a show in style.7000# Triple Axles , Double Main Frame , Radius Front , Ramp Door 8' Opening Height ,  36" Side Door 48" Beaver Tail , Triple Aluminum Fenders , 48" Tongue -   Check out the options here

The Centerforce Dual-Friction disc system distributes pressure plate clamping force evenly over a 360-degree friction-facing on one side of the clutch disc, while the opposing side uses a segmented friction-facing to concentrate clamping pressure and maximize clutch holding-capacity.This combination of dual configured friction-facings, coupled with our performance pressure plate, creates the ultimate clutch system .....see video and read more here

Classic Rods & More Rocky Hinge - SBC Polished Alt, Air Bracket & Power Steering Bracket for Short Water Pump
Made in the USA ! Polished Alt, A/C and Power Steering Bracket for short water pump. Our bolt on air condition bracket requires no drilling. Bolts to the water pump and intake manifold. Take a closer look here.

Cool Craft  Ford Truck, 1954-56 V8 350 Crossflow Aluminum Radiator w/Shroud & Fan   High Efficiency: 20% more heat transfer points over "Standard Automotive" core with tubes on 3/8" centers.  High Efficiency w/ Tripelfow Option: 20% more heat transfer points over "Standard Automotive" core with tubes on 3/8" centers. Get the details here

CPP’s brand new C5 Corvette spindles and brake kits are in stock and ready to ship. These are direct bolt on for Chevelle, Camaro and Nova (early kit uses original steering arms). The C5 brake kit utilizes a C5 bearing hub assembly, as well as C5 brakes or aftermarket alternatives (a direct fit for Baer, Brembo, and Wilwood C5 applications). The early AFX body tall spindle helps with improved geometry by giving a better camber change during suspension movement.   Get the details here

  DAVVIKI LTD - OFFERS MORE HOT ROD PER DOLLAR!
NOW AVAILABLE FULL ROOF HEIGHT 1932 3 WINDOW COUPES & 1932 TUDORS   We strive to produce the finest street rod body & chassis assemblies available. In these trying times we are doing so at reasonable prices. Built with Isothalic Resins & Gel Coats, reinforced heavily with steel & hardwood  & Laminated. Learn more here

Dynotech Engineering Service builds custom Racing Driveshafts, Hotrod Driveshafts and Muscle Car Driveshafts
Dynotech Engineering Services is a leader in the design, fabrication and high speed balancing of all your custom driveshaft needs. We can provide custom dynamometer shafts with various tube types, diameters, wall thickness, universal, and constant velocity joint combinations... See what we can do for you ... learn more here

 Eddie Motorsports leaves no stone unturned when it comes to dressing up your car’s engine compartment. Eddie’s latest piece of custom hardware is their billet Hood Latch assemblies for Chevy muscle cars. Machined from solid chunks of 6061T6 aluminum and 304 stainless steel in their Southern California facility, the Eddie Motorsports Hood Latch assembly is a direct replacement for your cheap stock stamped steel pieces.. Take a closer look here

Holley Performance These billet aluminum fuel rails make a great addition to any GM LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, or L99 engine bay. They are direct bolt-on rails for OE-style intake Manifolds and are machined from solid aluminum with the undersides relieved for ultimate weight savings.
The aluminum is finished in a high-gloss anodizing making it both durable and good-looking. Fuel rail kits come with matching hand-polished Fittings and a stainless braided hose. Both the fuel rail set and kit come with -6 to 3/4-16 O-ring Adapters but are machined to also accept -8 O-ring Fittings available separately to fully take advantage of the 5/8-inch diameter fuel passage. Look here

 Hooker Headers is proud to announce the release of its new Engine Swap Mount Kit to allow installation of GM’s LS engine into the S13 and S14 Nissan 240SX chassis (1989-1998 year models). These CAD designed, steel constructed mount brackets offer precision fitment and a robust, cost effective mounting solution to those wanting to take on this popular swap combination.   Take a closer look

Hot HEMI  Heads New Product  HOT HEADS 300 Style Cast Exhaust Manifolds - Chrysler  A cast version of the "Letter Series/Truck" exhaust manifolds. This is a beefy version with thicker bolt flanges and, a direct replacement for those rare manifolds. Not as efficient as tube headers but far more efficient and less restrictive than the car version manifolds and will often fit where tube headers will not.  Get the details here

 Hurst proudly maintains a wide variety of exceptional shifter products for the performance enthusiast including NEW paddle shifters, automatic shifters, legendary Hurst manual shifters, Hurst shifter knobs, and shifter handles. Over the years, Hurst has been the OEM shifter supplier for the Pontiac GTO, Plymouth Barracuda, Plymouth Super Bird, ford Mustang Boss 302, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR, Oldsmobile, AMC and the Dodge SRT-10 Pickup, just to name a few.  See the line here

That big oil slick in your driveway or those strange noises from under your hood don't have to mean you'll be saddled with a new car payment soon. Instead, you or your trusted installer can drop in a completely remanufactured JASPER gas or diesel engine, transmission or differential and get back on the road again quickly! Simply click on the "Find an Installer" icon on our website to locate an installer near you. JASPER also provides remanufactured  Alternative Fuel Engines and a very serious line of performance crate engines  Get info on Jasper here

March If your Ford Flathead powered Hot Rod still has the old V-Belts, this March Performance serpentine conversion is the best way to get modern serpentine belt reliability and "No Slip" operation in one Highly Styled package. AND Now you can have the comfort of Air Conditioning to boot.

Compact in design with inward mounted alternator and A/C units that fits nicely in tall narrow hoods. A 105 amp alternator supplies all your electrical needs. Look here

ECI  NEW PRODUCT   This new brake booster system takes assisted braking to a new level of performance without the use of any external assistance. The Universal Brake Assist is a completely self contained system that requires no vacuum, no hydraulic pressure, and no electrical power. Brake pedal input force is increased using a unique combination of both hydraulic and mechanical systems to increase the master cylinder pushrod force by 75%. .... learn more here

O’Brien Truckers introduced 18 NEW products at NSRA Louisville this year...   They have an amazing line of really cool products... Made in the USA ..
Check out their line here.

IPowertrain Control Solutions     Simple Shift is the latest breakthrough in electronic overdrive transmission control. No laptops or hand-held tuning devices are required to completely control shift points, shift firmness, and torque convertor lockup. All parameters are simply adjusted with easy-to-use dials on the end of the Simple Shift unit. Want a little firmer shift? Dial it up a notch... Take a look here

Purdee Industries X PIPE'S AND COMPLETE INSTALL KITS
Increased power and torque, equalized back pressure pulses,   Add an X Pipe to a dual exhaust to equalize pressure between both banks of the engine.

Learn all about it here.  

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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Ron  Francis Wiring  YOU MUST HAVE THIS WITH HIGH INTENSITY HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS!
The relief relay removes the high amp load created by "aftermarket" type halogen bulbs from the head light switch. The load is then placed on this high amp relay protecting the switch from premature failure. Read more here.

Superior Glass Works is excited to offer our new 37 Chevy S10 Body Kit that permits the installation of our ’37 Chevy Cabriolet and Sedan Delivery fiberglass bodies on a donor S10 pickup truck frame. Our 1937-38 Chevy Cabriolet and 1937-38 Chevy Sedan Delivery bodies have been re-engineered so that they can be mounted to a modified 1983-2002 S-10 donor chassis.  Take a closer look here

Thermo Tech  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. The aluminized sleeving reflects over 90% of radiant heat, and is fireproof and oil resistant. The Thermo-Sleeve can handle conductive heat temperatures of 750� F and radiant heat temperatures up to 2000� F.  Get the details here

Trick Truck n' Rod Shop Sheet Metal Firewall Cover Kit.   Requires simple hand tools and Mig Welder Installation with minimal bodywork to finish (can even be seam sealed). Kit welds right over your existing firewall. Don't cut out that firewall. Don't spend hours cutting out little shapes, welding holes, and wearing out your fingers body working the crevices. Just cover it with our Firewall Doctor Kit. 47-55 kit works with V-6 or small V-8. 55-59 kit works with large or small V-8.   Take a look here

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 here

Unisteer Performance Products Racers Corner Rack & Pinion Kits  Unisteer Performance Parts is dedicated to Automotive Enthusiasts who demand unique steering for Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, and all performance automotive applications. With an innovative, passionate, staff dedicated to finding steering solutions, Unisteer Performance Parts has quickly become a favorite among Hot Rodders, Chassis Builders and Performance Drivers who insist on steering with the best components made.. Take a look here

Vintage Glass Specials    Check out the special
pricing on several of our Balls Kustom Window Kits.  and on some of our windshield kits ...  curved and flat glass kits are included.. Check it out here

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.. take closer look here

Hotrodhotline has a HUGE Event Listing Section....
Check it out here for a show near you

Good Guys Rod & Custom Association has had a block buster schedule of events for 2012. With some location changes, and new shows... there are still lots of great events for the remainder of the year  with Good Guys.. Check out the 2012 Schedule Now

Somernites Cruise  is pleased to announce that Dennis Gage and the My Classic Car tv show crew are scheduled to be at the Sept. 22nd show filming for an upcoming episode! Your car could be featured on national TV! Mark your calendars and save the date!  There is SO MUCH going on in September...  POWER CRUISE,  Meet and Greet ..   Dodge Challenger Raffle and more.. Check it all out here.

The National Street Rod Association has a great schedule for 2012.   Street Rod Nationals North Plus is next on the calendar September 14 - 16, 2012, at Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds in Kalamazoo, Michigan  .   Check out the 2012 schedule and make your plans now

Good Guys 2nd WIX Filters Speedway Nationals
September 21, 22 & 23, 2012, Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis Motor Speedway   Over 2,500 Rods, Customs, Classics thru ’72,  Super Sunday Get-Together, �Commercial Exhibits.  Swap Meet & Auto Trader Classics Cars 4 Sale Corral ,  Thursday Poker Run, �Nightly Parties
 Indy 500 Track Cruise ,  Model & Pedal Car Show,  Goodguys AutoCross  Get all of the details here

 Cruisin For A Cure is The world's largest one day charity car show in the US.   13th Annual Show - Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012
OC Fair & Events Center, Costa Mesa CA
Supporting CITY of HOPE Prostate Cancer Program
This year the event is just PACKED with special happenings and features. Lots of special PRIZES, and entertainment galore... This is a GREAT SHOW so make your plans now. Look Here

The Schedule is set and all is looking great for a fantastic  California Hot Rod Reunion coming up October 19 - 21, 2012.   This is always a really fun event .... Cacklefest,   Racing at it’s best just like the   good old days ... and a midway full of vendors and Hot Rods..    Tickets are on sale now ... so get the details and make your plans to head out to the California Hot Rod Reunion ... you’ll be glad you did !   Check it out here

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

Hotrodhotline is very honored to have been selected to help our friends Dave and Joyce Emery to help them market one of the most outstanding cars we have ever seen.  “XS CASH” was unveiled at the Detroit Autorama this year and captured both a Great 8 win and the prestigious  Al Maynard Best 32 Ford award.   This car is truly one of a kind and would be an amazing addition to a discerning collectors stable.  See the Build and learn more about XS Cash Here.

 Being a member of the National Street Rod Association® (NSRA) just became even more rewarding. CHROME® classic car insurance from American National Property And Casualty Company (ANPAC®), an official product sponsor of the NSRA since 2010, is proud to announce that it will offer NSRA members ANPAC’s exclusive Benefits Xpress SM  discount.   NSRA members have the opportunity to receive a classic car insurance discount of up to 10%, subject to availability in their state. For details click here

Mike Cook’s Bonneville Shootout was established in 2006 and quickly became one of the world’s premier land speed racing events where only  the most dedicated hardcore racers come to pit their skills against the ultimate land speed racing challenge to establish FIA and FIM certified land speed records for cars and motorcycles. Participation is by request and only the fastest land speed racers apply. FIA records at the event are sanctioned through the United States Auto Club (USAC) and FIM motorcycle records are sanctioned through the AMA or American Motorcycle Association.  Check it out here

For three days at the 2012 Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 10-12 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, the Light Truck Accessory Alliance and its partners transformed a brand new stock Jeep Rubicon into a very special show vehicle.  The transformation from stock to show was handled by representatives from RV 4 Wheel Drive and Performance Inc. of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and their trained professionals quickly made use of the products donated by LTAA member companies. Check it out here

Enclosed Vehicle Transport can answer all of the questions you may have when  you need to transport a car.  They know that this is not something that you do often and so they are happy to help with your concerns and questions.  Here are a few of the questions they hear most often ....  if your question isn’t here... give Kevin at Enclosed Vehicle Transport a call.  Look here

Jim Campbell, General Motors US Vice President of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports, served as the Honorary Chairman of the 24th Annual Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Ceremony at the historic Fillmore Theater in downtown Detroit.  The accomplished Class of 2012 includes event attendees Ed Pink (Drag Racing), Derek Bell (Sports Cars) and Ricky Johnson (Motorcycles) who were joined by friends and family members that touchingly memorialized and enshrined deceased inductees Pop Dreyer (Historic), Neil Bonnett (Stock Cars) and Vic Edelbrock, Sr. (At Large). Inductee Danny Sullivan (Indy Cars) was forced to miss the event after an unexpected schedule change kept him in England on a television shoot, but he was capably represented by AutoWeek Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mandel who both inducted and accepted the honor for his friend and the 1985 Indianapolis 500 winner. Read more here

This Month, Downs Industries is offering a Special on their
"In Stock" 32 Roadster Bodies.
also on sale and In Stock are
 Corvette Roadster Bodies
These Bodies are IN STOCK and available NOW... no waiting !
This special is NOT on our website ...
So Call us and we'll give you the details

Behind the Doors... Rob Ida shop tour  Big Al  recently had the opportunity to spend some time with Bob & Rob Ida after following their work for the past 10 plus years and seeing them quite often at car shows events.  Ida Automotive Inc. and RobIdaConcepts.com may be one of New Jersey's best kept secrets. Father and Son Team, Bob and Rob Ida have been servicing a select and small group of clients for many years. With the eclectic tastes of these clients, you never know what you will see in their shop   Check out this fantastic shop now

Shelbys Hot Rod Roundup  Now that we have taken Shelby’s Racin’ for a Purpose to the Drag strip’s an spreading our message thru Shelby’s love of Drag Racing with the Shelby’s Outlaw Shootout at Mountain Park Dragway in Clay City, Kentucky, we have decided to share our message of Suicide Prevention with our Love of the Hot Rod Community. We will be rollin’ out to local cruise-in’s, Rod Runs, Traditional Style Hot Rod Events, NSRA National and Goodguy Events   Learn more about our cause here

Why buy used when new is cheaper and Fast too !

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL
FREE SHIPPING

Order your Coupe or Roadster in Sept. and get Free Shipping ...  Fastlane Speed and Rod shop has a huge selection of options, paint colors, interiors so that you can build a car to suit your dreams .... 

“Axle Tech”   from Dutchman What axle material do you use? What makes your axles stronger than stock?  Why induction hardening vs thru hardening? Why are your axles machined after heat treating? These are just a few of the questions we address every day at Dutchman....  so we put together our  “Axle Tech” page to give you all of the answers in one place.. Check it out

Andy’s picnic from Brian Basquez

Gopher Dunes from Darwin Kent

Washington show from Brian Curtis

Frog Follies from Butch Pate

Bob Steinhaus  Hines Drive IN Cruise

Mark Daniels with a Denver cruise

Dead mans curve Big Al

Good Guys Pleasanton from Tom Peter and John Stimac

Bob Warenda Connecticut cruise

Wheels of Time Bob Martino

Christopher Roach cruisin in S. Carolina

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