The editorial staff of www.streetrodderweb.com and the editors of STREET RODDER magazine are proud to announce the addition of a new Web site category designed to take the pain and aggravation out of specialty car registration. The new "Registration and Legislation" category (www.streetrodderweb.com/registration) offers street rodders and enthusiasts up-to-date information on how to go about legally registering their recently purchased and/or completed hot rod, street rod, or custom in all 50 states.
In addition to registration information, this new Web site area will provide the latest news, information, and legislation in a state-by-state database. The new "Registration and Legislation" navigation button can be found just below the "Event Coverage" button on the STREET RODDER Web site (www.streetrodderweb.com) and also on the homepage link, "50-State Registration and Legislation."
A Hot Rod Fit For A KingMuch to everyone's delight, the street rodding hobby is enjoying huge growth these days, and we've got to believe it's do in large part to many in the industry who strive to provide quality products and expand their product lines. One such company is Total Performance in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Total has recently unveiled its latest entry into the affordable hot rod market with the introduction of the new King T Kit. The King T offers tons of new features along with the same level of quality customers have come to expect from Total Performance's 35-plus years as the nation's premier T-bucket retailer. The completely redesigned chassis uses Total's standard tube axle frontend and suspension, maintaining the same low stance as its T-bucket kits. The King T body is modeled after a 1926-27 but features a 1923-style front cowl area-providing a vehicle with the aggressive body taper of a '23, but with the added room and comfort of a '26-27.
The King T Kit features a fully jig-welded, precision-drilled frame with all bracketry pre-welded and pre-drilled, plus a master cylinder, brake pedal, pad, and pushrod. Deluxe fiberglass King T body packages include a molded dash, fiberglass floor and transmission tunnel, and a grille shell with insert and three-piece hood assembly, as well as complete front and rear suspension components.
Above and beyond being just plain cool, Total has set the base price for the King T body and chassis package at the exceptionally affordable price of $6,995-great news for all those who thought hot rodding was out of their reach financially! For more information, call Total Performance Inc. at (800) 243-6740, or visit www.tperformance.com or www.tbuckets.com.
Miller Electric MotorsportsCome along for the ride! Street rodders and fabricators have gotta check out Miller Electric's redesigned motorsports Web site (www.MillerWelds.com), specifically "geared" for gearheads. Encompassing a sporty flavor for interaction, the site offers an extensive community forum and insight on welding topics and products across the motorsports industry from NASCAR and street rods to choppers and off-road and drag racing.
Enthusiasts are invited to browse topics like "Who Uses Blue" and "In The News" for a behind-the-scenes look at motorsports luminaries who use Miller products. Learn welding techniques from the pros or share your own by participating on the popular "Ask Andy Message Board." There, Miller expert Andy Weyenberg, along with other skilled members, answer questions, provide welding tips, and share their knowledge of sport and machine. The "Related Products" section of the site offers a list of the most commonly used products by specific motorsports industries and skill levels.
"We want to represent a broadened view of the motorsports industry from the enthusiast perspective," said Suzanne Feldkamp, Miller manger of e-communications. "Regardless of your level of interest, from weekend wrenchers to the pros, if you want to learn to weld, weld better, or share your knowledge with others, this is the site for you." Take part in the action by going to www.MillerWelds.com/Motorsports.
Happy Anniversary, DeuceThe "L.A. Deuce" is a 75th Anniversary tribute to the '32 Ford roadster from sculptor Steve Posson.
The Deuce is the epitome of a hot rod and was a real step forward for early rodders because it was introduced with a new engine-a V-8! The Flathead soon put the bangers in the shade and led America into a love affair with the hopped-up V-8.
The body design of the Deuce roadster, regardless of what's under the hood, is a work of art in itself; it looks just right-kind of sleek, but short and all business behind the classic grille.
The sculpture shown here is of a famous Deuce, the McGee Scritchfield roadster. Bob McGee built the car in the '40s and Dick Scritchfield later owned the vehicle. It has an illustrious history; it's been in countless magazines, in movies, and held more than its fair share of Bonneville records. It has a perfect stance with some unusual tricks, like an extended trunklid, V'd front spreader bar, and no door handles and hidden hinges-cutting edge mods for its time.
Posson's "L.A. Deuce" is a fine commemorative sculpture in investment-cast bronze mounted on a marble base (in either white, as shown, or brown) in a limited-edition of 150 castings. This bronze would make a wonderful trophy or gift for an enthusiast. For more information and to get one before they're gone, call Steve Posson at (805) 461-1690, or visit www.possonart.com.
Brand-New DigsLegendary SoCal metal master Mike Kilger recently stepped up and moved his shop, Kilger Kustom Metal, to Riverside, California, to a brand-new 4,000-square-foot facility. The expanded working area of the modern new digs will greatly enhance Kilger and his crew's ability to provide expert metalwork and fabrication to the street rod and restoration market.
For those who may not be familiar, Kilger has been providing Concourse-quality metal finishing, metal shaping, and fabrication for 20 years. And, as Southern California rodders and restorers can attest, Kilger Kustom Metal has been the go-to shop for hot rod hoods, top chops, lead work, custom panels, louvers, and stainless trim restoration, to name just a fraction of the services offered. He's also a great source for select used and N.O.S. early Ford parts, media blasting, and rust repair as well.
Though the shop has relocated from San Bernardino to Riverside, you can still contact Kilger Kustom Metal at (909) 888-9045 for any of your street rod or restoration needs-and don't forget to tell him STREET RODDER sent ya!
Wax On, Wax OffMothers Polishes, Waxes, and Cleaners took center stage at this year's 40th annual SEMA Show with the presentation of its 6th annual Shine Award.
The Shine Award trophy, designed by respected auto builder and customizer Chip Foose and rendered by esteemed automotive artist Steve Posson, is a 20lb bronze statuette of a detailer's towel shaped like a flame. The recipient of the Shine Award trophy is decided upon by a panel of judges comprised of well-respected members of the aftermarket automotive industry who intend to recognize the one standout vehicle of the more-than-1,500 at the show based on overall appearance, level of attention to detail, integration of stock and custom elements, quality of paint and finish, and original vision and ultimate execution of the initial concept. Stay tuned to see who won!
A full background on the Mothers Shine Award is available at www.shineaward.com and www.mothers.com.
Street Rod And Nascar Fans Start Your Engines!But, if those engines don't start, donate them to The NASCAR Foundation's Vehicle Donation Program. Whether it's a race car, a collectible, or just your family car that's seen better days, don't junk it-donate it!
Launched during Car Care Awareness Month (October '06), the program is getting a little help from some NASCAR friends: Matt Borland, crew chief for Ryan Newman's No. 12 Dodge; Jimmy Elledge, crew chief for Casey Mears' No. 41 Dodge; Greg Zipadelli, crew chief for Tony Stewart's No. 20 Chevrolet; and Tommy Baldwin have all lent their expertise to this program and would love to talk to you about it.
The NASCAR Foundation Vehicle Donation Program is a convenient service for converting that extra car, truck, or RV into a tax-deductible donation benefiting The NASCAR Foundation, which supports over 25 driver, track, and industry charities. For more information, call Stephanie Milo at The NASCAR Foundation at (704) 348.9629, or visit www.nascar.com/foundation.