There are many collector car tires, but very few can match the vintage look of Coker tires.

The Coker Tire Company continues to develop new products, adding more custom options in its catalog. The company’s latest product is the G78-15 bias-ply tire, which is a four-ply polyester tire.

This American innovation is suited to OE guidelines, allowing for easy installation. It is perfect for restorations and custom applications.

The G78-15 bias-ply tire has an extra wide whitewall, which would be perfect for any hot rod.

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Fords, Chevys, Model-T’s, and other hot rods made their way to the Park Royal Village in West Vancouver last weekend during the Hot Rod Saturday event.

Some of the included were the BC Hot Rod Association and the North Shore Outlook. Enthusiasts were treated to exhibits of great body work and fancy paint jobs. The parking lot became an instant grease monkey paradise as owner’s showed off their rides and engines.

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Photo by Terry Oparka Warren resident Glen Richardson takes in the rays, the rods and the music next to his ‘68 Chevelle at the Kool Kar Rally at Dodge Park in Sterling Heights July 16.

It’s summer time in Detroit again. And that for the hot rod enthusiast, that means one thing: car shows.

Car shows are popping up like daisies all over the city. Some are held in vacant parking lots, others in bowling alleys. Wherever they maybe, auto enthusiasts always flood the front door to get inside.
Over the years, the tradition of car shows has been defined as a culture, not just a showroom. Enthusiasts mingle with fellow enthusiasts, creating modern traditions that keep them coming back year after year.

“I go to three [shows] a week,” comments Glen Richardson, a local who owns a ’68 Chevelle. “I like to go to different shows, so you don’t see the same people. I love cars. This is the Motor City.”

Indeed, the Motor City is home to many engine enthusiasts who continue to uphold the tradition of the American engine. These modern day grease monkeys ensure that the hot rod will continue to roll for many generations to come.

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After building a great engine and polishing the body of your hot rod, don’t forget to invest in an important safety item—seatbelts!

If you want seatbelts that have that nostalgic feel of a hot rod, checkout the Nostalgic Seat Belts from Yearwood Speed and Custom. It is designed with a lift top buckle with chrome top. These belts are 74” long and come with mounting hardware for easier installation. They are available in several colors.

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HOT ROD ROUND-UP. Thousands of hot rod enthusiasts gathered at the Travis Expo Center for the 8th annual Lone Star Rod and Kustom Round Up (PHOTO FROM STREETRODDER.COM)

It was a busy weekend at the Travis Expo Center, because it held the 8th annual Lone Star Rod and Kustom Round Up.

“There was about 100 thousand that showed up, and fortunately, there was a couple of publications, like the Rodder’s Journal, that were here, and they wrote about the show, and people started reading about it, and it’s kind of grown exponentially,” said Steve Wertheimer, one of the event’s organizers.

Despite rainy weather, there was no shortage of hot rods and grease monkeys. The festivities will continue until tomorrow.

If you want your hot rod to look a cut above the rest, then you should look for parts outside typical custom equipment channels.

In the engine bay, one of the best upgrades you can install is the LeMans Roller Latch Fuel Cap. While the kit is designed for Shelby Cobra models, it can be adapted to fit some hot rod models.

It comes with a fuel cap which is made from polished aluminum. The cap is connected to the tank with a 2.25-inch ID fuel filler hose, which comes with the kit. It also has a locking fuel cap that can be latched onto the aluminum base. All other kit hardware is made from stainless still, guaranteeing superior quality.

For more on this product, check out Mustalgia.com

A DASH OF DECO. The Deco Gauge Clusters from DC Street Rods are the perfect compliment for your hot rod interior (PHOTO FROM DC STREET RODS)

While there are many gauges and dashboard accessories in the market, very few compliment the style of vintage and original hot rod interiors. That’s why DC Street Rods manufacture Deco Gauge Clusters for ’40 Fords. Check out the company’s latest release (see picture).

While it’s designated for ’40 Ford models, this accessory is also compatible with other ‘40s Fords, including ’47 Ford trucks.

These gauge clusters are packed and ready for installation and have been granted a US patent. It has custom options, allowing hot rodders to choose the gauges, background colors, and the location of the indicator lights.

For more on this product, check-out DCStreetRods.com

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Bona fide hot rodders know that engine oil is not a small matter. Different grades are made for different applications. It makes a big difference in engine performance. If you can’t find the right engine oil for your hot rod, then you’re in luck.

AMSOIL has released three new premium synthetic oils, specially formulated for high-performance racing applications. The three varieties feature the same additives, which give maximum durability in different viscosities. These oils are formulated with a friction modifier that reduces heat and maximizes power.

If you’re looking for higher power statistics, these AMSOIL oils are definitely for you. For more information on the products, check out www.AMSOIL.com