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What the future holds for hot rods
Eventually, all the muscle cars from the 20th century will return to the Earth in various altered physical states. The sport obviously can’t continue forever in current form.
But a great assurance of its future is the imminent resurgence in modern-day successors to the cars that hot-rodders worship so dearly. The new movement started in 2005 with the first new Ford Mustang since the late 70s. All the basics were there – rear-wheel-drive, V8, classic looks, cheap sticker – and it fit the profile of being designed and built in America. Even better, the Mustang’s V8 is now a modern piece that will pass all emissions standards in the foreseeable future and finds application in many cars and trucks within the lineup, satisfying that essential Hot Rod need of “cheap parts.” Better yet, this 1990s-conceived engine is now developing a history and lineage (dare I say legend) of its own. Lastly, the Mustang is selling well. Ford fans, at least, can relax.
Moparheads have the next-best news. While they have nothing as cheap, focused, or American as the Mustang, their triplets of Chrysler 300C, Dodge Magnum, and Dodge Charger form a close second. Those will soon become quadruplets if the Dodge Challenger coupe (the most historically faithful) becomes a reality later this decade, probably sporting the two Hemi V8s (the 5.7-liter and the 6.1-liter) found in existing models. Like Ford’s V8, the current-day Hemi is in great demand.
Followers of the General will probably get something of their own. The Chevy Camaro concept has sparked just as much serious interest as the Challenger, meaning enough to warrant production. It too will hold the Corvette’s LS7 V8 good for 400 horsepower, prompting another few decades of Mustang-vs-Camaro wars. And while there won’t be another Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac is supposed to get a replacement for the GTO, as much as the current one fizzled.
The funny thing is that these cars will have so much muscle straight from the factory that it’s boggles the mind thinking of ways to get any more speed out of them, especially on the cheap. But that’s a challenge any true hot rodder would happily take on.
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Artist BigToe Heidi Deluxe Hot Rod and Girl Fridge Magnet $5.00 Large 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch (9cms x 6.5 cms) Rectangular Fridge Magnet. These Magnets feature the Art of Poster Pop Artists from SHAG, Kozik, Almera to Von Franco and Vince Ray. Professionally Printed printed using Archival Inks and Paper with a very high quality gloss finish on a sturdy metal casing. The back of the item is a very strong full size magnet. These items are professionally factory manuf… |
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Motorhead Products Stainless Steel Piston Shaped Coozie, Hot Rod Kar Kulture Don Garlis King Rat Logo $16.19 Motorhead Products Stainless Steel Piston Shaped Coozie Featuring Hot Rod Kar Kulture Don Garlis King Rat Logo…. |
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Artist BigToe Beauty and the Beast 32 Coupe Hot Rod Fridge Magnet $5.00 Large 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch (9cms x 6.5 cms) Rectangular Fridge Magnet. These Magnets feature the Art of Poster Pop Artists from SHAG, Kozik, Almera to Von Franco and Vince Ray. Professionally Printed printed using Archival Inks and Paper with a very high quality gloss finish on a sturdy metal casing. The back of the item is a very strong full size magnet. These items are professionally factory manuf… |
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Hot Rods, Rat Rods: Back from Dead $2.00 Studio: Victor Multimedia-05 Release Date: 10/16/2007 Run time: 60 minutes… |
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Tales of the Rat Fink $12.05 Canadian filmmaker Ron Mann has specialized in making counter-cultural documentaries since 1978, and Tales of the Rat Fink is his masterpiece. Rarely has the combination of technique and subject matter been presented with such symbiotic perfection, and Mann’s tribute to Ed “Big Daddy” Roth will appeal to anyone who recalls the glory days of hot rods and custom cars. Roth pioneered customizing in t… |
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Hot Rods-Special Edition 2 Disc Set $9.51 Studio: Victor Multimedia-05 Release Date: 10/16/2007 Run time: 60 minutes… |
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Hot Wheels Lights & Sound Super Stunt Rat Bomb Toy Hot Rod $7.99 Step aside, because this Hot Wheels Trick Garage Rat Rod has come to life! With real rumblin’ engine and sounds, light-up chassis, and 3x easy-to-press buttons, Rat Bomb is an old-school classic with attitude…. |
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Tom Daniel’s RAD RATZ 1:43 Diecast Old Skool Rat Rod – Tijuana Taxi $8.99 Flat Black primer paint and BIG White wall tires personify the “Old School” hot rod look that has become the rage today. (Actually, in the “old days”, most hot rods were in various shades of ‘primer’ simply because few hot rodders had the dough to paint their ‘rides’; and most of the White Wall tires were hand-painted using “varsity” brand white – or black tire paint sold at Pep Boys or Western Au… |
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Tom Daniel’s RAD RATZ 1:43 Diecast Old Skool Rat Rod – Ice ‘T’ $6.99 Flat Black primer paint and BIG White wall tires personify the “Old School” hot rod look that has become the rage today. (Actually, in the “old days”, most hot rods were in various shades of ‘primer’ simply because few hot rodders had the dough to paint their ‘rides’; and most of the White Wall tires were hand-painted using “varsity” brand white – or black tire paint sold at Pep Boys or Western Au… |
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Rat Rod Flames Card Card 5 x 7 inch premium quality folded paper greeting card. Find cards for everyone on your list at Greeting Card Universe. Do something special this year with a paper card. Allow Greeting Card Universe to handle all your card needs this year. This paper card includes the following themes: card, cards, and blank. Greeting Card Universe offers custom cards so everyone on your list can receive a special … |
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Autographed Hot Rod Williams Photo – " 8×10 $21.2 Autographed Hot Rod Williams Photo – " 8×10 Signed 8×10 |
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4.5 Ft. High Performance Vhf Ant Hot Rod $174.94 4.5 Ft. High Performance Vhf Ant “Hot Rod” Morad Electronics VHF-156HD Hot Rod Antenna – 4.5 Ft. – HIGH PERFORMANCE VHF ANT “HOT ROD” |
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Hot Rod Child Sleeping Bag $79 On the go Your child will start the engine and race right into dreamland with this Hot Rod Sleeping Bag Designed with a choice of two eye-catching prints for your racecar lover its comfort is unbeatable Comes complete with attached stuff sack and pillow Rolls up into pouch with carrying handle Opens to a 58 x 58 comforter |
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Hot Rod Toddler Sleeping Bag $69 On the go Your child will start the engine and race right into dreamland with this Hot Rod Sleeping Bag Designed with a choice of two eye-catching prints for your racecar lover its comfort is unbeatable Comes complete with attached stuff sack and pillow Folds into 18 x 20 toss pillow Bag comes with an attached pillow and a built-in pouch |
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RH-24LSC Red Hot Ice Fishing Rod and Reel Combination $13.94 RH-24LSC Red Hot Ice Fishing Rod and Reel Combination Features blank through construction and two tone colored black/red EVA handle. Comes with OPT-101R 1 Ball Bearing spin reel. Light action rod. |
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RH-24MSC Red Hot Ice Fishing Rod and Reel Combination $13.94 RH-24MSC Red Hot Ice Fishing Rod and Reel Combination Features blank through construction and two tone colored black/red EVA handle. Comes with OPT-101R 1 Ball Bearing spin reel. Medium action rod. |
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RH-24ULSC Red Hot Ice Fishing Rod and Reel Combination $13.94 RH-24ULSC Red Hot Ice Fishing Rod and Reel Combination Features blank through construction and two tone colored black/red EVA handle. Comes with OPT-101R 1 Ball Bearing spin reel. Ultra-light action rod. |
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King Rat Piston Keychain $12.86 King Rat Piston Keychain Each Piston Keychain is made from all metal construction. Featuring bright chrome plating; articulating piston head on a realistic connecting rod; heavy duty epoxy dome covered art; and is two and a half inches long. |
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Rod Holder Height Extender Rod Holder Extension $29.94 Rod Holder Height Extender Rod Holder Extension Scotty? Rod Holder Height Extender – ROD HOLDER EXTENSION |
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Powerlock Rod Holder Rod Holder Powerlock White $24.94 Powerlock Rod Holder Rod Holder Powerlock White Scotty? Powerlock Rod Holder – ROD HOLDER POWERLOCK WHITE |
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Rod Holder Tree Rod Holder Tree Black $155.94 Rod Holder Tree Rod Holder Tree Black Scotty? Rod Holder Tree – ROD HOLDER TREE BLACK |
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Powerlock Rod Holder Rod Holder Powerlock Black $24.94 Powerlock Rod Holder Rod Holder Powerlock Black Scotty? Powerlock Rod Holder – ROD HOLDER POWERLOCK BLACK |
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Comp It Wii Fishing Rod $7.99 COMP IT WII FISHING ROD |
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Accessory, Cannon, Adjustable Rod $68.99 ACCESSORY, CANNON, ADJUSTABLE ROD |
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Tarantula Planet Raceway w/Hot $16.99 Tarantula Planet Raceway w/Hot Rod Tarantula |
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Rod Holder $18.94 Rod Holder Cannon Rod HolderThe Cannon Rodholder features a three-position rod-holding configuration to deliver the fastest baitcast or spinning rod pickup. A rear-position cradle holds baitcasting reels or spinning reels. The middle baitcasting cradle conforms to longer rod butts and shrtens the amount of rod extending through the back of the holder. |
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Rod Pod $124.99 Rod Pod A revolutionary new concept in rod transportation, the SKB Rod Pod features patented design providing protection superior to that of any telescoping rod tube. Unique features include, padded foam interior ends to protect fragile rod tips and molded handles for easy transport. The Rod Pod is backed by SKB’s limited lifetime warranty. Safely holds up to 7 rods, 7′ 2″ in length. |
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Rod Holders Tournament Rod Holder $34.99 Rod Holders Tournament Rod Holder The Du-Bro Tournament Rod Holder system hangs from the roof or your salon holding your rods tight to the ceiling, ensuring that both you and your tackle will be protected. Track and rod holders sold separately. |
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Bluewater S.S. Rod Rigger $62.94 Bluewater S.S. Rod Rigger Whitecap Bluewater S.S. Rod Rigger |
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Rod Holder Backing Plate $39.99 Rod Holder Backing Plate Precision Marine Rod Holder Backing Plate for rod holders. *Sold individually. |