Hotrodders.com January 2009 newsletter
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| + | <font size="4">Welcome to the January 2009 edition of the Hotrodders.com newsletter. | ||
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| − | * | + | *'''[[#Wiki tech articles|Wiki tech articles]]''' |
| − | * | + | *'''[[#Forum discussions|Tech forum discussions]]''' |
| + | *'''[[#Project journal entries|Hot rod project photojournals]]''' | ||
| + | *'''[[#Hotrodders fight back against Streetbeasts lawsuit|Lawsuit update: Hotrodders.com members fight for free speech]]''' | ||
| + | *'''[[#January hot rod art contest|Hot rod art contest]]''' | ||
| + | *'''[[#Write this newsletter!|Write this newsletter!]]''' | ||
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| + | |[[Image:0109journal4small.jpg|frame|right|grapro puts the finishing touches on his '31 Chevy Pickup. For more details, see [[#Project journal entries|Hotrodders project journal entries]].]] | ||
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| − | + | Recent updates from the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php Hotrodders Project Journals], hotrodding photojournals with over 18,000 entries. | |
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| − | + | |[[Image:0109journal1small.jpg|frame|[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.]]] | |
| + | |[[Image:0109journal2small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=44069&page=3&perpage=5&reverse=1#1947%20Packard%20body%20assy. ccrodder tackles the body assembly and paint on his 1947 Packard.]]] | ||
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| + | |[[Image:0109journal3small.jpg|frame|[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.]]] | ||
| + | |[[Image:0109journal4small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=19158&page=36&perpage=5&reverse=1#Getting%20it%20Together grapro puts the finishing touches on his '31 Chevy Pickup.]]] | ||
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| + | |[[Image:0109journal5small.jpg|frame|[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%205 sonicweb mocks up the motor on his 1950 Chevy 3100 Pickup Truck.]]] | ||
| + | |[[Image:0109journal6small.jpg|frame|[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.]]] | ||
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| + | ==Hotrodders fight back against Streetbeasts lawsuit== | ||
| + | Recently, a frivolous lawsuit was filed against us after we wrote [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Streetbeasts_fraud_controversy an article exposing the reputation of Streetbeasts], a notorious kit car manufacturer. Some of you may have seen the lawsuit discussed across dozens of different automotive forums, or read about it in other places across the web, such as [http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20081031/0309292699.shtml this article on TechDirt]. | ||
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| + | Many people are now recognizing the threat that the Streetbeasts lawsuit poses to free speech in online automotive communities. Hotrodders.com members, visitors from other automotive websites, and industry businesses have banded together to donate money and auction off parts to help defend against the lawsuit. Special thanks this month go to Progressive Automotive, who have donated a $1,200 Mustang II IFS kit to auction off to cover legal costs. As of this writing, the current high bid is $800, and the winner receives his choice of a variety of Mustang II IFS kits. You can [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/choice-mustang-ifs-progressive-automotive-150784.html#post1062556 bid on the IFS auction] in our forums. | ||
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| + | If you want to lend a hand to protect free speech online, you can auction off a spare part you may have in our [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/free-speech-parts-auctions Free Speech Parts Auctions forum], or you can [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=403518 make a donation via PayPal]. Any additional funds will go to a special "Free Speech Fund" to protect against any future such attacks. | ||
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| + | Freedom isn't free -- thanks for all your help! | ||
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| + | For more details on the Streetbeasts lawsuit, see [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/streetbeasts-attacks-our-free-speech-frivolous-lawsuit-against-me-147173.html#post1034681 this discussion]. | ||
==Wiki tech articles== | ==Wiki tech articles== | ||
Wiki tech articles from our hotrodding encyclopedia. You can add to, update, or edit any of the articles below, or you can start a new article on any hotrodding subject. | Wiki tech articles from our hotrodding encyclopedia. You can add to, update, or edit any of the articles below, or you can start a new article on any hotrodding subject. | ||
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| + | |[[Image:Cpp_-_Pont_-_chevy_spindles.jpg|thumb|300px|[[1937-1957 Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac suspension upgrade]]]] | ||
| + | |[[Image:100_2798.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Automobile body and frame rotisserie]]]] | ||
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| + | |[[Image:Pitted_rust_before.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Pitted rust]]]] | ||
| + | |[[Image:Panelboard1.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Waterproof panelboard]]]] | ||
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| + | *[[Bulletproof cooling system]] | ||
*[[Freeing a stuck engine]] | *[[Freeing a stuck engine]] | ||
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*[[Hot rodding the HEI distributor]] | *[[Hot rodding the HEI distributor]] | ||
*[[How to find an electrical drain]] | *[[How to find an electrical drain]] | ||
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*[[Long term storage preparation]] | *[[Long term storage preparation]] | ||
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*[[Rearend removal]] | *[[Rearend removal]] | ||
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| + | We're also 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== | ==Forum discussions== | ||
| − | + | Recent discussions from the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum Hotrodders Bulletin Board], our hotrodding discussion forums with over 74,000 members. | |
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ | + | |[[Image:0109forum1small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/got-top-chop-tacked-together-my-51-f1-weekend-151253.html#post1065658 '51 F1 top chop]]] |
| + | |[[Image:0109forum2small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/questions-making-own-control-arm-mount-151100.html#post1064559 Making a control arm mount]]] | ||
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| + | |[[Image:0109forum3small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/making-dies-rollers-bend-square-tubing-114252.html#post801402 Making dies and rollers to bend square tubing]]] | ||
| + | |[[Image:0109forum4small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/rod-bearings-premature-wear-150703.html#post1061903 Premature rod bearing wear]]] | ||
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| + | |[[Image:0109forum5small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/recovered-some-seats-v-pics-start-ot-fnnish-150468.html#post1059761 Recovering seats]]] | ||
| + | |[[Image:0109forum6small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/seat-belt-mounting-points-glass-car-149749.html#post1053761 Seatbelt mounting points for fiberglass body]]] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/1-4-eliptical-springs-151243.html 1/4 elliptical springs] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/floor-shifter-transmission-1940-ford-coupe-150126.html 1940 Ford Coupe floor shifter transmission] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/307-performance-questions-150230.html 307 engine performance options] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/air-cond-ducting-151360.html Air conditioning ducting] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/bear-claw-installation-1954-chevy-truck-94511.html Bear claw latch installation] | ||
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/diy-compressed-air-refrigerator-150824.html DIY compressed air refrigerator] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/diy-compressed-air-refrigerator-150824.html DIY compressed air refrigerator] | ||
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*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/excellent-example-rust-repair-150012.html Excellent example of rust repair] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/excellent-example-rust-repair-150012.html Excellent example of rust repair] | ||
| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ | + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/front-crossmember-angle-151254.html Front crossmember angle] |
| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ | + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/hole-sawed-frame-rails-149729.html Hole sawed frame rails?] |
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/best-method-cleaning-engine-blocks-150102.html How to clean engine blocks] | ||
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/making-ignition-switch-151478.html How to make an ignition switch] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/making-ignition-switch-151478.html How to make an ignition switch] | ||
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/keyless-start-systems-134855.html Keyless ignition systems] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/keyless-start-systems-134855.html Keyless ignition systems] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/intake-velocity-questions-150584.html Understanding intake velocity] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ported-vs-manifold-vacuum-advance-scenario-151264.html Vacuum advance scenario] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/extra-insulation-help-149871.html What interior insulation should I use?] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/plasma-cutter-149124.html What plasma torch should I buy?] | ||
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/relay-place-150687.html Where to place a relay] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/relay-place-150687.html Where to place a relay] | ||
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==January hot rod art contest== | ==January hot rod art contest== | ||
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| + | |[[Image:1208artcontestwinner.jpg|frame|Only Racing's winning entry for December: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/voting-starts-now-decembers-art-contest-34-ford-christmas-edition-150296.html#post1058373 "Santa's Little Helper" 5-Window Coupe].]] | ||
| + | |[[Image:0109artcontestsample.jpg|frame|An entry from 5_speed for the January contest: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/january-art-contest-anything-nines-150743.html#post1063886 1949 Ford Tudor].]] | ||
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| − | + | 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" 5-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. To participate, add your entry to [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/january-art-contest-anything-nines-150743.html#post1062227 this discussion]. | ||
==Write this newsletter!== | ==Write this newsletter!== | ||
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Any hotrodding topics that you'd like to see published in a monthly newsletter to 60,000+ subscribers? Any specific forum discussions, project journal entries, wiki tech articles, photos, company reviews, links to other websites, or anything else you'd like to see highlighted? Here's the drawing board for next month's newsletter: [[Hotrodders.com February 2009 newsletter]]. Go for it! | Any hotrodding topics that you'd like to see published in a monthly newsletter to 60,000+ subscribers? Any specific forum discussions, project journal entries, wiki tech articles, photos, company reviews, links to other websites, or anything else you'd like to see highlighted? Here's the drawing board for next month's newsletter: [[Hotrodders.com February 2009 newsletter]]. Go for it! | ||
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==Subscription information== | ==Subscription information== | ||
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