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Universal Hot Rod Muscle Classic Car Restoration 20 Circuit Wiring Harness Kit |  |
9 Bids | US $127.50 | 6h 45m |
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HOT ROD GARAGE RED BAR PUB MAN CAVE BEER SIGN CLOCK | |
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US $67.99 | 9d 28m |
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Secret Hidden iPod MP3 USB Hot Rod Custom AM FM Stereo Radio 200 watts w remote | |
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US $279.00 | 5d 5h 13m |
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10 Circuit Wire Harness street hot rat rod wiring 12v Keep It Clean PROCOMP8B | |
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US $89.00 | 5d 2h 39m |
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22 CIRCUIT KEEP IT CLEAN WIRING HARNESSSTREET RODCUSTOM HOT ROD RAT ROD | |
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US $140.00 | 1d 6h 27m |
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New AM FM Radio Power Antenna Universal Street Hot Rod | |
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US $18.95 | 13d 38m |
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NOS SPARKOMATIC 65 2 WAY STEREO SPEAKER SYSTEM OLD SCHOOL RAT ROD HOT ROD NIB | |
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US $31.84 | 16d 22h 34m |
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Vintage 1958 Oldsmobile Portable Radio Hot Rod Rat Rod | |
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US $189.92 | 15d 7h 34m |
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FACTRONIX Color Bar Light Original 1 Side Switch 1950s 1970s Chevy Hot Rod | |
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US $595.00 | 14d 51m |
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ESCORT FACTORY BEBUILT RADAR WARNING RECEIVER DETECTOR PERIOD PIECE FOR HOT ROD | |
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US $98.00 | 29d 43m |
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NORPRO 559 Immersion Heater for Warming Liquids
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DescriptionPortable heater for warming coffee, tea, soup, and more. A perfect travel companion. 120V 300W. UL listed. Chrome plated steel PVC. Black white. 1.56" L. x 4.81" W. x 7.75" H. Features
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Bodum Double-Wall Stainless Steel 0.45 Liter Travel Coffee and Tea Press, with Bonus Tumbler Lid, 16-Ounce
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DescriptionA good cup of coffee or tea is always at your fingertips with the Bodum Travel Coffee and Tea Press. Made of vacuum-sealed, double-wall stainless steel with a colorful, silicone, non-slip grip, this travel press lets coffee lovers enjoy their daily fix on the go... Features
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West Bend 82386 Kettle Krazy Popcorn Popper and Nut Roaster
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DescriptionTraditional popcorn popper and nut roaster all in one. 2 settings to satisfy your appetite. Precision even heating, temperature controlled heating plate pops up to 6 quarts of popcorn or 1 cup of glazed nuts in minutes... Features
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The Definitive Rod Stewart (2 CD)
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DescriptionThis 2008 compiled two CD antholgy presents stellar tracks spanning 1971-2004 including a Faces favorite, decades of solo hits, unplugged gems, soundtrack selections and more. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart is one of contemporary music's most distinctive voices and all-time most enduring legends... |
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Still the Same...Great Rock Classics Of Our Time
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DescriptionCD > POPULAR MUSIC > ROCK Features
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Essential
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DescriptionNo Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: REED,JERRYTitle: ESSENTIALStreet Release Date: 08/01/1995 |
A Brief History of the Hot Rod
California is considered to be the birthplace of hot rods. People were looking for cars to race across the salt flats, and many amateur mechanics looked to create streamlined vehicles for racing. They used whatever parts they could find in local junkyards. The idea was that they could build a better racer than their more affluent neighbors with sheer ingenuity.
It was important that the cars could be used both for racing and everyday driving, since very few people had more than one car. Early hot rods were created from Ford Model T and Model A roadsters. Actually, the term "hot rod" is believed to be derived from the phrase "hot roadster." Model Ts and As were plentiful, cheap and easy to modify for racing. The absence of a top made these cars lighter than most, though sedans and coupes were soon used for racing. These would often be prepared for racing by removing the tops and giving the windshield a backwards slope to make them lighter and more aerodynamic.
The tires were usually replaced, with very large rear tires to raise the gear ratio. Small front tires were used in combination with the large rear tires in order to "rake," or slope, the car forward. This further decreased wind resistance. Slots were cut into the body of the car to help keep the engine cool. These backyard enthusiasts made every effort to create the fastest car in the region.
After WWII, the American public became enthralled with hot rods. Many early enthusiasts came back from military service with mechanical and metalworking skills, and they were ready to put those skills into their cars. They gathered once again in southern California's dry region and continued customizing cars and racing.
As street racing rose in popularity, so did the dangers associated with it. All across the country, kids were racing their hot rods, sometimes with fatal consequences. From cruising the streets at night to gathering at local hot spots, the youth of America became obsessed with street racing. Eventually, the American public at large looked upon hot rodding as a dangerous and delinquent pastime which, along with rock and roll, was rotting the youth of the country.
To offset this perception, the first Hot Rod Exhibition was held in Los Angeles in 1948. The exhibition emphasized the positive aspects of hot rods, such as craftsmanship and ingenuity. Hot rod associations were formed in order to develop cooperation between enthusiasts and the police, giving the entire subculture a better image in the public eye.
Many people shifted the focus from creating a racing car to creating a unique and beautiful vehicle. Custom paint jobs became all the rage, while the slope of the car changed. While early builders leaned the car forward, people started to slope the cars toward the rear. The cars were built for looks rather than racing, though their engines and performance were still held in high regard.
Hot rods are still highly popular vehicles, among both younger and older generations. Their size, appearance and performance appeal to many. Amateur mechanics still park them in their garage to tear them apart, soup them up and take them to the streets. Just like in the old days, it's about creating a better car with a little money and a lot of determination.
About the Author
Glen Francis has a passion for cars especially those high performance and small production, but Hot Rods and Custom cars are his niche.
Find out about the origins of Hot Rods and how to create these timeless machines at http://www.fixinghotrods.com
building a hot rod, lost our MSD and HOLLEY California legal stickers, are they replaceable?
building a hot rod from the ground up, and we lost our little stickers stating that the holly carbouraters and the msd ignition box and coil are legal in CA. are these tags replaceable? they have to be on the car or else were screwed when it comes to registration.
little metal tag sticker that says CA state legal with the MSD log, and a silver sticker from holley stating the same thing.
You should go to where they were purchased to check.
You might have to show proof of purchase, but the
manufacturer of these items should be able to send
you replacements. You could try contacting them
directly to ask about getting replacements.
I don't see how CA, or any other state can require
such stickers to be on the vehicle, though. These
things have a tendency to get worn out, or unreadable
very fast. I would think the company info on them, and
your proof of purchase would be enough.
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