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This site is for aficionados of special interest vehicles, whether they are timeless classics, hot street rods, refined antiques or full blown race cars.  It is dedicated to all of the car owners, car clubs, and others who make the hot rodding hobby what it is today.

LICENSE PLATE FRAMES FOR ANTIQUE PLATES Click HERE for more information.

SHOP TOURS!!
Click on the links for shop tours:
Ron Mangus Custom Auto Interiors, Rialto, CA
Lil’ Louie Pinstriping, San Bernardino, CA
California Customs & Classics, Fontana, CA
Painthouse - Tomball, TX -
Extreme Automotive, Corona, CA -

SEND US EVENTS!!  
If you know of a show that isn't on our website or if you have additional information that would be helpful to our fellow car enthusiasts,  please email us at carshows@hotrodhappenings.com. Keep that show information coming!

ROAR ON HIGHWAY ONE!!
Click HERE for information about THE ROAR ON HIGHWAY ONE.

SEND US PHOTOS!!
Become a ROVING REPORTER! We'll post event photos whether you send us a dozen or five hundred! If you have just a few, email them to: photos@hotrodhappenings.com. Got a bunch!? Burn them to a CD and mail to Hot Rod Happenings, P.O. Box P.O.  Box 14536, Arlington, TX  76094.

 

CHECK OUT THE ARTISTRY OF PAT ANDERSON There is one word for PAT ANDERSON's artistry - it is AWESOME! Click HERE to see two of Pat's recent works. Click on the banner to see more of his work. Give him a call and commission him to paint YOUR ride!

Derick Samson is known for his outstanding workmanship and creative designs. He has built a number of award-winning cars. Click on the banner to see what he can do for you!

WANT TO SEE SOME VERY COOL PHOTOS?
Maybe you want to buy some awesome photography?  Check out these two links: Todd's Photography    - Todd is a very talented photographer from Dallas/Fort Worth Texas. Visit his website and/or call him when you know your little digital just isn't enough and you need a professional photographer!Thomas McGinnity Studios - Thomas is a photographer from Valhalla, New York whose work you just need to see!   Check out his website to see his work.
 
RODDERS’ STORIES

Click HERE to read: Ode to a Bird  ...  Ode to a Connector  ...  Rodding from a Kid's View ... Ode to a Knock Sensor ... The Life of a Hotrod. Send us your story! Email:  webmaster@hotrodhappenings.com
 
CLUB LINKS
Click on Club Links to see a listing of clubs.  Contact Us with your club's information and we'll post it on the Club Links page. And, we'd be delighted if you put our link on your club's website!  Would you like a picture of your club members or club cars posted on the Club Links page?   Send a picture and a small write up about your club to clublistings@hotrodhappeningscom and we'll take care of it!  As we receive photos from clubs, we'll keep rotating them.  

DECATUR, TX                 BRIDGEPORT, TX

We know ya'll are always looking for a great place to eat - one of those places that you and your buddies can take a little drive to in the ol' hot rod. Plan a trip to Yesterday's Diner in Decatur, Texas or Bridgeport, Texas and step back into the past in a cool 50's / 60's diner. Find out more at www.yesterdaystexas.com.

Check out our latest classified listings: '34 Chevy, '37 Ford, '32 Ford, 71 Nova and even a '63 Falcon. Just posted ... '41 Chevy Coupe.

PHOTOS !

May 4, 2008 - AER 18th Annual AER Manufacturing Dallas Spring Nationals Classic Car Show - Carrollton, TX - Now posted!

May 4, 2008 - Good Eats Cafe & CARS Car, Truck & Bike Show - Denton, TX - Now Posted - Thanks to Robert Mears for the great photos!

May 3, 2008 - Howe, Texas Volunteer Fire Dept Car, Truck & Antique Farm Equipment Show - Howe, TX - Now Posted - Thanks to Robert Mears for the great photos!

April 26, 2008 - Fabulous 50's - Arington, TX - Now Posted - Thanks to Dave Lash for the great photos!

April 19, 2008 - Christian Classic Cruisers - North Richland Hills, TX

April 4-6, 2008 - National Street Rod Association - Oklahoma City - Thanks to Paula Bartovick for the great photos! Photos now posted!

April 4-6, 2008 - Goodguys 8th Del Mar Nationals - Del Mar, California

March 30 - Sanderson Car Show - Grand Prairie, Texas. Thanks to James Goode for the great photos!

March 28 & 29 - Big River Classics' 9th Annual Show & Shine - Vicksburg, Mississippi. Thanks to Diane Preston for the great photos!

March 29 - Painless Performance - Fort Worth, Texas

Mar 14-17 - -Blackie's 49th Fresno Autorama -Gallery 1 - (due to technical difficulties, the slideshow feature is not working on Gallery 1 - all other features are working) Gallery 2 , and now posted ... Gallery 3 - People, Awards, and Tear Down

Mar 7-9, Detroit Autorama, Detroit, Michian - Gallery 1 ----Gallery 2 --- Gallery 3 ---The Great Eight

Mar 1-2, 24th Annual Make-A-Wish Car Show - Amarillo, Texas - Thanks to Robert Mears for the great photos!  

Feb 29, Mar 1 and 2, Fort Worth Rod & Custom Show - Fort Worth, Texas - Thanks to Bob McClurg, Mike Bayham, and Jim Moore for the great photos!   Gallery 1 - McClurg Photos / Gallery 2 - Bayham Photos / Gallery 3 - Moore Photos (with photos of Awards)

February 22-25, 2008, Waco Autorama - Waco, Texas - Thanks to Mike Bayham for the great photos!  

48th Annual Car Quest World of Wheels - Kansas City, Missouri - February 15-17, 2008 - Thanks to Pete Maguire for the great photos!  

 For a complete list of 2008 show coverage go to Show Photos.

     PHOTOS? You want PHOTOS? We've got PHOTOS!! Photos from 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 remain online - click HERE! For a complete list of 2008 show coverage go to Show Photos.

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