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HOT RODDER'S BIBLE

Hop Up Guys Steve Hendrickson and his co-author Gerry Burger have put together the 288 page softbound book - "The Hotrodder's Bible". It's one that will live in the 'tech' area of the shop rather than in the library, once I've gone through it; it is text-bookish only in that it covers the basics of most build subjects and includes YOUR specific interests as well as the other guy's specific interests. e.g. axles and 'pins, and independent, too. But it profits in readability from the long experience of the authors in writing about AND building hot rods. Most crafty guys who know they can do a major project but have never done one, and who would like a primmer on the subject, can start here.

"A Brief History of the Hot Rod" might be a little sophomoric as a starting point - you'll probably skip that - but you WILL find something you need in the book. Like most books of this genre, it's not directed to the professional - professionals write 'em. This one is more for mid to upper range fabricators than tinkerers and I (lower range) find it materially useful.

The best part of the book is the opinion offered on how things should look. Since we agree with them, that's a good thing. Most books won't risk judgment calls.

You ought to buy it to help them pay for the free one they sent us.

"The Hotrodders' Bible" Motorbooks International Retail Order Desk 1-800-826-6600 Something like $29.95

PROUD ENDORSEMENTS

CHRISTMAS CARD PHOTO. CAPTION WILL SAY, "CAN'T YA SMELL THOSE CHESTNUTS ROASTING?"

CAPTION CONTEST

"What'sa matter? Ain't ya never seen a billet road kill scraper?" DrJ

"After shredding several sets of rear tires, Charlie finally relegated his new braking system to 'parking brake' status only" Samiyam

"Wasamattu U, thos the early Conestoga brakes fer racin kars. Went han n han wit Ruxtell axles, later replaced by Rocky Mtn. aftr grooves got too ful o mud." Htrdjoe

But Bill Held Jr. takes the T for the most effort expended:

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MAKES YOUR BURNOUTS AS SMOKY AS YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT USED TO BE

DRIP PAN

TONY MILLER WROTE TO HOP UP WHEN HE WAS 'BETWEEN 12 & 15', ACCORDING TO THE RULES!

GERRY AND LARRY MCKINNEY GET THE 4-EVER-4 RECORD FOR FUN IN A BANGER .

MCFADDEN SENDS "LLOYD'S FAMILY CAR -1950 - '49 OLDS POWER - 6 2'S"

POSSON SCULPTURE "RUNNING AT THE LAKES" NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH HOP UP

Just after WWII, hot rodding got a start when young men took their cars out to the dry lake beds to see what they would do.

They began a whole new industry right there on the dry mud.

"Running at the Lakes", a new bronze sculpture by Steve Posson, captures the spirit of the early lakes meets.

The car has Kelsey-Hayes wheels, a dropped axle and a race car steering wheel, but everything else is pretty much stock.....and well used.

The '29 body has the cowl gas cap and the '32 grill still has its original trim and cap. The interior is tired, the door handles sag, but you know all the work is in the motor!

The racers are in blue denims with rolled up cuffs, t-shirts and boots.

"Running at the Lakes" is 26" long, carefully made by hand in lost-wax silicone bronze on a marble base. There will only be 15 made. $8,000.00

For more details contact Morty at (909) 788-2500.

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