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Welcome to the Hotrodhotline "News" section where you'll find the latest news from the Rodding and Muscle Car Industry. We post new articles every day to keep you informed about new products, industry leaders, news about car shows, and all you need to know about what is going on within our industry. Keep checking back as we add new articles all the time.

Painless Performance at SEMA
Posted on November 13, 2012

Painless Performance     Painless Performance asks..How often have you seen advertisements for wiring harnesses promising, “21-circuit kit for the low, low price of…?” What do you get for that low price? 21 circuits and yards of colored wire? Is that all you need, and exactly what makes up a proper wiring harness, anyhow? Well,… Continue reading Painless Performance at SEMA

NEW EVENT ADDED TO THE 2013 NHRA HOT ROD REUNION CALENDAR
Posted on November 13, 2012

NHRA Motorsports Museum – Third’s a charm! After the overwhelming success of the NHRA Museum’s popular Hot Rod Reunions in Kentucky and California, organizers elected to add another event to the 2013 Hot Rod Reunion calendar. The inaugural New England NHRA Hot Rod Reunion will be held in September (dates to be announced soon) of… Continue reading NEW EVENT ADDED TO THE 2013 NHRA HOT ROD REUNION CALENDAR

McGard Car Lock
Posted on November 13, 2012

McGard, LLC 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. Older cars don’t have electronic alarms and are not very secure. With the Car Lock you… Continue reading McGard Car Lock

JR Custom Plating and Refinishing – See Our Work
Posted on November 13, 2012

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. We offer custom chrome plating for classic automobiles and antique automobile parts, motorcycle chrome plating, nickel plating on stained… Continue reading JR Custom Plating and Refinishing – See Our Work

Hedman Hedders How Headers are Made
Posted on November 13, 2012

Hedman Hedders brings you into their Whittier, CA manufacturing facility for an inside look at how its quality headers are made in the U.S.A.   www.hedman.com   

GOODGUYS TOUR HEADS TO ARIZONA FOR THIS WEEKEND’S 15TH SOUTHWEST NATIONALS
Posted on November 13, 2012

15th Southwest Nationals November 16, 17 & 18, 2012, Scottsdale, AZ, WestWorld of Scottsdale -The 15th Southwest Nationals brings over 2,500 ’72 & earlier rods, customs & classics to Westworld in Scottsdale, AZ this weekend! The penultimate event of the 2012 season comes to Westworld in Scottsdale this weekend as the Goodguys 15th Southwest Nationals takes center… Continue reading GOODGUYS TOUR HEADS TO ARIZONA FOR THIS WEEKEND’S 15TH SOUTHWEST NATIONALS

ENGINE FACTORY TURN KEY ENGINES USE ONLY THE FINEST BRAND NAME PARTS AVAILABLE
Posted on November 13, 2012

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Eaton Detroit Springs Tech Question – Mustang II Coil Springs
Posted on November 13, 2012

Eaton Detroit Spring Q -Mike, I have just finished my second Mustang II front suspension installation and once again am unhappy with the springs supplied with the kit. I think the rate is way too high for my application (1951 Ford Pickup w/GM small block). The supplier says “give it time, the springs will settle.”… Continue reading Eaton Detroit Springs Tech Question – Mustang II Coil Springs

DYNAMAT DEBUTS NEW CUSTOM CUT KIT AT SEMA
Posted on November 13, 2012

DynaMat Chevy Tri-Five Custom Kits Now Available, a Better Car Right Out of the Box October 4, 2012 – Dynamic Control, the makers of Dynamat, will be featuring the original Dynamat Custom Kit’s at the 2012 SEMA show. Visit the Dynamat Booth, no. 22595 in Hot Rod Alley, for a firsthand look at the new… Continue reading DYNAMAT DEBUTS NEW CUSTOM CUT KIT AT SEMA

SEMA 2012-Trucks and Cars with BASF Paint Spotted at SEMA
Posted on November 13, 2012

BASF Paint News SEMA 2012 Trucks – Ford Raptor Blood Candy Red Waterborne Paint One of the early SEMA 2012 Trucks we spotted was over in the Meguiar’s booth out front.  This heavily modified Ford Raptor features our BASF R-M Carizzma Waterborne Blood Candy Paint.  Chris Ross brought this all they way from San Lucas,… Continue reading SEMA 2012-Trucks and Cars with BASF Paint Spotted at SEMA

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