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An open house, charity event and car show to benefit children in foster care.

Guess hosting: Brett "Big Schwag" Wagner
Date: Saturday, October 16th, 2010
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: ProComp Headquarters
1101 W. Rialto Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
Pre-Registration $10.00
Registration $15.00
procomp_registration@yahoo.com

In-N-Out Truck On Site
1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes awarded to Best of Show!!

When you can't have a whole toolbox with you, multi-tools like this become your best friend...besides duct tape!

Hobart Welding Products introduces a new Multi-Function Tool to its line of metalworking accessories. Handy for hobbyists and every-day tasks, a heavy-duty 420 stainless steel body featuring an anti-slip grip handle packs 15 common tools including an LED light.

Highlights / Key Facts
*   Heavy-duty body constructed from 420 stainless steel
*   15 tool options, including an LED light (CR1220 batteries included)
*   Spring-loaded design for ease of use and comfort
*   Nylon belt pouch included
*   Affordably priced at $24.99 US

APPLETON, Wis. - For demanding metalworking hobbies and every-day tasks, Hobart Welding Products offers a new 15-in-one Multi-Function Tool, featuring all the gadgets required to saw, cut, screw and pry on just about anything. A heavy-duty 420 stainless steel body outfitted with an anti-slip grip gives Hobart's multi-tool a durability and quality not found in cheaper multi-tools. It also features a LED light (CR1220 batteries included) and a nylon belt pouch for easy carrying. Hobart's utility tool is ideal for outdoor jobs or as a gift for any handyman easily fitting into a quality category as some premium multi-tools, but at a fraction of the price.

With an MSRP of $24.99 US, Hobart's Multi-Function Tool is an affordable option compared to the price of other multi-tools on the market. Hobart welding equipment and accessories are available through farm/ranch and hardware/tool retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Prices and availability may vary by retailer.

Featured Tools:
*   Long Nose Pliers
*   Philips Screwdriver
*   Flat-Head Screwdriver
*   Bottle Opener
*   Can Opener
*   LED Light
*   Awl
*   Knife Blade
*   Mini Knife Blade
*   Saw
*   Scissors
*   File
*   Hook Remover
*   Large Screwdriver
*   Small Screwdriver 

Hobart backs its multi-tool with a one year limited warranty. Batteries not covered by warranty.

Before Mel Gibson was giving us anti-semitic rants, he was the post-apocalyptic automotive bad-ass with a Weiand blower...

October 22-24 in the Southern California desert, a three day festival is going to be held for all the fans and devout followers of the post-apocalyptic genre that surrounds the Mad Max/Road Warrior trilogy (soon to be a quadrilogy?! 4th movie on the way) and even though Max was tooling around in an Australian "other brand", you still can't deny the coolness of this event!

For more, clink on the link below to the lowdown the boys at Jalopnik posted last night to their website:

http://jalopnik.com/5623058/screw-burning-man-this-years-greatest-desert-festival-is-a-three+day-mad-max-reenactment

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is a smart man because he's saving the hobby in Massachusetts at least. He just signed into law a version of SEMA model legislation (H.B. 4871) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles, replicas and specially constructed vehicles. Full Blog Inside.

The Full Press Release:
Today (Aug. 19, 2010), Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a version of SEMA model legislation (H.B. 4871) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles, replicas and specially constructed vehicles.   The new law defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948.  Replica vehicles are defined as being assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that replicate an earlier year, make and model vehicle.  Specially constructed vehicles are those reconstructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that have an exterior that does not replicate or resemble any other manufactured vehicle.  The new law allows replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing both the year in which the vehicle was built and the make, model and year of the vehicle intended to be replicated.  

On behalf of the SEMA Action Network, congratulations and thanks to all who participated in supporting this bill over the past 5 years.

 I've been noticing lately, the rat rod trend has been expanding beyond its usual demographic of pre-1960 cars...

The "rat rod" genre is surging in popularity, and with that, it seems people are turning to '60s Bow Ties to use for rat rods. I was just curious what our Super Chevy readers thought about the rat rod trend, and the fact that from tri-five through early '60s Chevys are being used.

What do you guys (and ladies) think of rat rods? Is there a place for them in Super Chevy?

Don't be bashful about responding!