Hotrodders.com January 2009 newsletter
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*'''[[#Forum discussions|Tech forum discussions]]''' | *'''[[#Forum discussions|Tech forum discussions]]''' | ||
*'''[[#Project journal entries|Hot rod project photojournals]]''' | *'''[[#Project journal entries|Hot rod project photojournals]]''' | ||
| − | *'''[[#Streetbeasts lawsuit | + | *'''[[#Hotrodders fight back against Streetbeasts lawsuit|Lawsuit update: Hotrodders.com members fight for free speech]]''' |
*'''[[#January hot rod art contest|Hot rod art contest]]''' | *'''[[#January hot rod art contest|Hot rod art contest]]''' | ||
*'''[[#Write this newsletter!|Write this newsletter!]]''' | *'''[[#Write this newsletter!|Write this newsletter!]]''' | ||
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| − | |[[Image:0109journal4small.jpg|frame|right|grapro puts the finishing touches on his | + | |[[Image:0109journal4small.jpg|frame|right|grapro puts the finishing touches on his '31 Chevy Pickup. For more details, see [[#Project journal entries|Hotrodders project journal entries]].]] |
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| − | |[[Image:0109journal1small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=67681&page=11&perpage=5&reverse=1#Stripping%20brush%20for%20Christmas 46highboypu tries some pinstriping, and reworks the hood sides on his '46 Chevy | + | |[[Image:0109journal1small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=67681&page=11&perpage=5&reverse=1#Stripping%20brush%20for%20Christmas 46highboypu tries some pinstriping, and reworks the hood sides on his '46 Chevy Pickup Truck.]]] |
|[[Image:0109journal2small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=44069&page=3&perpage=5&reverse=1#1947%20Packard%20body%20assy. ccrodder tackles the body assembly and paint on his 1947 Packard.]]] | |[[Image:0109journal2small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=44069&page=3&perpage=5&reverse=1#1947%20Packard%20body%20assy. ccrodder tackles the body assembly and paint on his 1947 Packard.]]] | ||
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|[[Image:0109journal3small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=74034&page=1&reverse=1#In%20the%20beginning%20and%20then%20some... classic 34 makes a fiberglass mold for a '34 Ford 5-Window Coupe, and shows off the Flathead that will power it.]]] | |[[Image:0109journal3small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=74034&page=1&reverse=1#In%20the%20beginning%20and%20then%20some... classic 34 makes a fiberglass mold for a '34 Ford 5-Window Coupe, and shows off the Flathead that will power it.]]] | ||
| − | |[[Image:0109journal4small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=19158&page=36&perpage=5&reverse=1#Getting%20it%20Together grapro puts the finishing touches on his | + | |[[Image:0109journal4small.jpg|frame|[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=19158&page=36&perpage=5&reverse=1#Getting%20it%20Together grapro puts the finishing touches on his '31 Chevy Pickup.]]] |
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| − | ==Streetbeasts lawsuit | + | ==Hotrodders fight back against Streetbeasts lawsuit== |
Recently, a frivolous lawsuit was filed against us after we wrote [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Streetbeasts_fraud_controversy an article exposing the reputation of Streetbeasts], a notorious kit car manufacturer. Some of you may have seen the lawsuit discussed across dozens of different automotive forums, or read about it in other places across the web, such as [http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20081031/0309292699.shtml this article on TechDirt]. | Recently, a frivolous lawsuit was filed against us after we wrote [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Streetbeasts_fraud_controversy an article exposing the reputation of Streetbeasts], a notorious kit car manufacturer. Some of you may have seen the lawsuit discussed across dozens of different automotive forums, or read about it in other places across the web, such as [http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20081031/0309292699.shtml this article on TechDirt]. | ||
| − | Many people are now recognizing the threat that the Streetbeasts lawsuit poses to free speech in online automotive communities. Hotrodders.com members, visitors from other automotive websites, and industry businesses have banded together to donate money and auction off parts to help defend against the lawsuit. Special thanks this month go to Progressive Automotive, who have donated a $1,200 Mustang II IFS kit to auction off to cover legal costs. As of this writing, the current high bid is $ | + | Many people are now recognizing the threat that the Streetbeasts lawsuit poses to free speech in online automotive communities. Hotrodders.com members, visitors from other automotive websites, and industry businesses have banded together to donate money and auction off parts to help defend against the lawsuit. Special thanks this month go to Progressive Automotive, who have donated a $1,200 Mustang II IFS kit to auction off to cover legal costs. As of this writing, the current high bid is $800, and the winner receives his choice of a variety of Mustang II IFS kits. You can [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/choice-mustang-ifs-progressive-automotive-150784.html#post1062556 bid on the IFS auction] in our forums. |
If you want to lend a hand to protect free speech online, you can auction off a spare part you may have in our [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/free-speech-parts-auctions Free Speech Parts Auctions forum], or you can [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=403518 make a donation via PayPal]. Any additional funds will go to a special "Free Speech Fund" to protect against any future such attacks. | If you want to lend a hand to protect free speech online, you can auction off a spare part you may have in our [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/free-speech-parts-auctions Free Speech Parts Auctions forum], or you can [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=403518 make a donation via PayPal]. Any additional funds will go to a special "Free Speech Fund" to protect against any future such attacks. | ||
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| − | |[[Image:1208artcontestwinner.jpg|frame|Only Racing's winning entry for December: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/voting-starts-now-decembers-art-contest-34-ford-christmas-edition-150296.html#post1058373 "Santa's Little Helper" 5-Window Coupe]]] | + | |[[Image:1208artcontestwinner.jpg|frame|Only Racing's winning entry for December: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/voting-starts-now-decembers-art-contest-34-ford-christmas-edition-150296.html#post1058373 "Santa's Little Helper" 5-Window Coupe].]] |
|[[Image:0109artcontestsample.jpg|frame|An entry from 5_speed for the January contest: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/january-art-contest-anything-nines-150743.html#post1063886 1949 Ford Tudor].]] | |[[Image:0109artcontestsample.jpg|frame|An entry from 5_speed for the January contest: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/january-art-contest-anything-nines-150743.html#post1063886 1949 Ford Tudor].]] | ||
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