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==To do==
*Hone down list of forum discussions, pick out the best ones.
*More details on intro and Streetbeasts lawsuit update, and make thank-you page.
*Make section on how the subscribers can edit this newsletter, with a link to next month's edition.

==Intro and SB update==
Brief intro on SB suit, and update. Then, thank you page, plus details on auction and link to Progressive IFS auction.

==Wiki tech articles==
Wiki tech articles from our hotrodding encyclopedia. You (yes, you) can add to, update, or edit any of the articles below, or you can start a new article on any hotrodding subject.

*[[Freeing a stuck engine]]
*[[Media blasting]]
*[[Hot rodding the HEI distributor]]
*[[How to find an electrical drain]]
*[[Pitted rust]]
*[[Patching a body panel]]
*[[Automobile body and frame rotisserie]]
*[[37 - 57 Buick Olds Pont suspension upgrade]]
*[[Bulletproof cooling system]]
*[[Waterproof panelboard]]
*[[Long term storage preparation]]
*[[General Motors transmissions]]
*[[Rearend removal]]

In addition, we're working on improving the quality of discussions in the Engine forum on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board. We've summarized the issue in this wiki article: [[Hotrodders.com engine forum thread quality]]. Please feel free to add your perspective. Thanks!

==Forum discussions==
===Interior===
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sewing-machine-should-i-buy-150301.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ported-vs-manifold-vacuum-advance-scenario-151264.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/console-design-ad-truck-151344.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/resource-basic-sewing-knowledge-151195.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sewing-machine-should-i-buy-150301.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/recovered-some-seats-v-pics-start-ot-fnnish-150468.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/extra-insulation-help-149871.html

===Garage-Tools===
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/plasma-cutter-149124.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/exhaust-pipe-expander-usage-151235.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/making-dies-rollers-bend-square-tubing-114252.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/diy-compressed-air-refrigerator-150824.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/parts-cleaning-sand-blaster-150756.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/maintaining-professional-tools-150064.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/need-new-shop-vac-149970.html

===Engine===
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sbc-cast-iron-exhaust-manifold-performance-150852.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/stock-engine-exhaust-manifolds-vs-headers-151462.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/q-jet-tuning-151463.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/spark-plug-heat-range-initial-total-timing-151440.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/welding-alumina-cylinder-block-150927.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/true-flat-top-piston-151320.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/mikuni-side-draft-carbs-151347.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ported-vs-manifold-vacuum-advance-scenario-151264.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/pressurize-intake-manifold-151288.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/distributor-stuck-block-151162.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/cubic-inches-vs-compression-151080.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/mustang-sound-150148.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/head-gasket-how-much-will-compression-raise-151222.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/383-stroker-need-help-150993.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/why-dont-my-valve-seals-fit-150772.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/correct-engine-idling-vacuum-150915.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-engine-choose-150610.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/rod-bearings-premature-wear-150703.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/intake-velocity-questions-150584.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ceramic-coatings-138037.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/any-problems-steel-braided-hose-146750.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/engine-movement-limiter-f-r-150158.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/351m-questions-76431.html

===Body-Exterior===
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/finish-line-paint-guns-150680.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/bear-claw-installation-1954-chevy-truck-94511.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/confused-bare-metal-prep-150802.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/got-top-chop-tacked-together-my-51-f1-weekend-151253.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/door-jams-151192.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/rusted-floor-question-151106.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/body-types-151144.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/30u-what-difference-year-makes-149678.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/recommendations-mini-polisher-151095.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/wait-err-theres-fly-my-paint-150462.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/mounting-no-holes-polished-ss-bumper-help-150314.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/3m-masking-tape-150665.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/little-base-coat-my-clear-coat-150094.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/bending-tube-29905.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/cutlass-hand-made-chrome-grille-150163.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/glaze-fill-vs-more-primer-coats-149969.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/excellent-example-rust-repair-150012.html

===Transmission-Rearend===
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/powerglide-what-151161.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/700r4-wont-shift-out-first-gear-150129.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/th400-full-manual-conversion-10294.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/351w-c4-c6-swap-possible-150909.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/floor-shifter-transmission-1940-ford-coupe-150126.html

===Electrical===
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/making-ignition-switch-151478.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/how-do-i-wire-trinary-switch-151332.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/can-i-eliminate-ecu-engine-completely-now-151263.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/coil-problems-150686.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/q-about-street-rod-harnesses-150312.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/relay-place-150687.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/picking-new-wire-harness-please-help-149621.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-brand-battery-float-charger-148650.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/powermaster-alternator-wiring-150545.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/keyless-start-systems-134855.html

===General Rodding Tech===
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/air-cond-ducting-151360.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-do-bad-gas-150712.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/windshield-glare-150857.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/correct-way-leave-car-jack-stands-150107.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/seat-belt-mounting-points-glass-car-149749.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tubbing-your-car-150303.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/hole-sawed-frame-rails-149729.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/32-roadster-fuel-tank-placement-149557.html

===Hotrodding Basics===
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/1-4-eliptical-springs-151243.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/307-performance-questions-150230.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/new-guy-here-what-chassis-start-151042.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/steering-wheel-removal-150620.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/learned-new-tip-about-tie-rod-ball-joint-removal-150902.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/confused-about-headers-gaskets-150737.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/400-m-150408.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/t-bucket-bodies-150487.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/does-tunnel-ram-raise-lower-compression-150411.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/best-method-cleaning-engine-blocks-150102.html

===Suspension-Brakes-Steering===
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/front-crossmember-angle-151254.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ifs-help-major-delima-151349.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/brake-line-flare-nut-advice-needed-151283.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/questions-making-own-control-arm-mount-151100.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/making-remote-master-cylinder-150923.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/brake-light-pressure-switch-149964.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/split-straight-front-axle-rack-pinion-53146.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/panhard-rod-anchoring-149843.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/brake-system-150643.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/drag-race-wheelstands-150337.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/suspension-geometry-150111.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/front-drums-rear-discs-150157.html
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/rear-triangulated-4-link-set-up-150020.html

==Project journal entries==
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=44069&page=3&perpage=5&reverse=1#1947%20Packard%20gets%20color ccrider tackles the body assembly and paint on his 1947 Packard]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=44506&page=87&perpage=5&reverse=1#Shop%20Tour Twisted Minis gives a tour of the projects and tools in his shop]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=67681&page=11&perpage=5&reverse=1#Stripping%20brush%20for%20Christmas 46highboypu tries some pinstriping, and reworks the hood sides on his '46 Chevy pickup truck]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=74034&page=1&reverse=1#In%20the%20beginning%20and%20then%20some... classic 34 makes a fiberglass mold for a '34 Ford 5-Window Coupe, and shows off the Flathead that will power it]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=19158&page=36&perpage=5&reverse=1#Old%20School%20Pinstriping grapro puts the finishing touches on his1926 metal Model T roadster]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=22733&page=40&perpage=5&reverse=1#1950%20Chevy%203100%20Pickup%20-%20Motor%20Mock%20Up%202 sonicweb mocks up the motor on his 1950 Chevy 3100 Pickup Truck]

==January hot rod art contest==
Congratulations to Only Racing, winner of last month's Hot Rod Art Contest with his [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/voting-starts-now-decembers-art-contest-34-ford-christmas-edition-150296.html#post1058373 "Santa's Little Helper" five window coupe].

This month's topic: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/january-art-contest-anything-nines-150743.html#post1062227 "The Nines" -- any vehicle year ending in "9", from 1909 to 2009].

Anyone can participate in the Hot Rod Art Contest, from professionals to amateur doodlers.

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