July/August 2019

Rodding USA

By Hot Rodders for Hot Rodders

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Roadsters & Deuces
Support and participation are the keys to any events, success, and longevity. It takes hundreds and sometimes thousands of hours of planning, meetings, and hard work to make these events come together, and when they are done right, it becomes a win-w
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Class & Style
If you’ve ever stopped by the bright red tractor-trailer featuring the iconic Edelbrock logo on the side which is parked at any one of the many shows across the country, you may have met Smitty Smith. You may have also had the opportunity to see his
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Deuces Of The Bluegrass 2019
On Sunday, April 28, 2019, Shelby’s Way hosted the inaugural version of their Deuces of the Bluegrass event. The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall, located north of Lexington, Kentucky provided a scenic location for an intimate gathering of hot rods from
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Historic “Cover Cars”
Pebble Beach has presented historic hot rods, beginning in 1997, usually in alternate years. The first class winner was Bruce Meyer’s Doane Spencer ’32 Ford Roadster. This year, the class will be comprised of eight Historic Hot Rod “Cover Cars.” The
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1937 Ford Truck
OWNER: Smitty Smith - Mar Vista, CA FRONT SUSPENSION: From the back of the cab forward is all 1987 Dodge Dakota Truck, IFS front clip, Dakota power disc brakes, Dakota power rack & pinion, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, Russell brake lines. REAR SUSPENSION:
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South Pacific Showcase
New Zealand has long been a repository of American cars, and Kiwi hot rodding was born long ago from the seeds sewn by USA hot rod mags and old cars and parts sitting in wrecking yards. Jump forward 50 years to a renewed interest and growth spurt tha
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HRIA News
More than just a show, the SEMA organization is made up of both staff and industry volunteers who work together on important issues affecting all facets of the automotive aftermarket industry! Whether lobbying efforts or providing 3D printing and emi
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NSRA Giveaway Car
During the 50 years of the NSRA Street Rod Nationals, a lot has changed since the first event was held in 1970 at a Peoria, IL park. Several milestones have been reached and are being celebrated this year from events to businesses to publications wit
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Texas Hauler
This is the first ground-up hot rod the owner has ever built. The strange part of the story is he and his wife have made a life-long career in the motorsports and street rodding industry for over thirty years. Alan Middleton has designed and managed
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1931 Ford Roadster Pickup
OWNER: Alan Middleton and Pam King-Middleton - Fredericksburg, Texas CHASSIS: Brookville Roadster, stepped Deuce style. FRONT SUSPENSION: Magnum 5-inch dropped and drilled axle. Pete&Jakes spindles, Super Stopper disc brakes, owner built backing pl
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Havasu Garage Tours
The crew of the Havasu Deuces Show (see Issue #38 for story) in Lake Havasu City, AZ set up a tour of some exceedingly cool collections of cars and shops in the area. The Garage Tour took place on Friday morning (March 1) of the weekend event. You we
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Insulating For Acoustic Performance
When you shut your car door, does it ring like your old gym locker? You may have insulated your ride against heat, but how is it doing on sound problems? Sound or acoustic insulation is just as important as protecting against heat. And much like matc
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Shelby’s Way Coupe
I started working for my first car, a ’69 Ford Mustang Fastback at age 15. The area I grew up in had five local taverns (that’s what a bar was called back in my teenage years) near my house. My Dad visited all of them frequently, so he got me a Satur
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Nitro Revival
Nitro Revival 1 was initially conceived and organized by Steve Gibbs, a 48-year veteran of the NHRA, and well-known drag racing icon and the late Ron Johnson and held at Barona Dragstrip in 2017. The success of this first event then led to Nitro Revi
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Almost Stock
The 1939 Fords were introduced to the public on November 4, 1938, with 532,152 cars built at the end of production. After being blocked for many years by Henry Ford who thought they were not safe, Ford Motor Company finally introduced Lockheed style
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1932 Ford 3-window Coupe
OWNER: Mark Cain – Lexington, KY FRONT SUSPENSION: Super Bell 5-inch drop tube axle, Pete & Jake Viper hairpins, shocks, Super Stopper brakes, and chrome Vega steering box. REAR SUSPENSION: John’s Industries 9-inch Ford rear end, 9-inch Ford drum b
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Rodding Products
NOSTALGIA has never been better! This amazing assembly separates extraordinary from ordinary! Built to your specs, our Steel Tube & Bell V8 Quick Change includes a 3.78 ring & pinion, Wedgelock differential, inner tube seals, and one set of straight
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Tech Keep The Door Swingin’
No other part on a car gets as much abuse, simply by using it, like the doors, especially the driver’s door. Early Ford doors are relatively simple, with very few moving parts. The only problem is the components do wear out. I doubt Ford thought so m

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