The archive.
Projects, tools, original designs, and a few notes from the HotRodHippie years. The articles keep their original dates and wording. Products are preserved for reference and are not available to order.
Articles & workshop notes
NEW Creality CR-Touch ABL vs BL-Touch Sensor for 3D Printers
The folks at Creality 3D Printers sent me one of their brand new "CR Touch" Auto Bed Level Sensors to try out. So logically I compared it directly to the ANTCLABS BL Touch it is…
Freelance Video of a Beautiful Custom Car Interior!
Over the years of producing video content for the HotRodHippie YouTube / Instagram / TikTok channels, I've fallen in love with video content production. In late 2020 I branched…
The New KING of Compact Body Hammers - Martin Tools 171G
Today my new Martin Tools 171G body hammer arrived. A viewer on YouTube pointed me toward the existence of this Hammer after we were both saddened by the loss of the previous…
Project: C10 Custom Hood Strut Build!
While working on my Dad's 1965 GMC 1000 (C10) he let me know that he wanted Hood Struts on it. A daunting tasks as the hood on a 60-66 Chevy / GMC truck is no joke weight wise. So…
Flexible AC Hoses for Your Build!
In this, the second video in my series about Custom HVAC Lines for Car Builds, we will discuss A/C Soft Lines! From what fittings I use, to what hose, tools, and HOW TO Crimp your…
HEARING PROTECTION IS IMPORTANT!
Let me Yell that at your again, HEARING PROTECTION IS IMPORTANT! As such I love to review hearing protection for you folks. In this video we are checking out one of the latest…
GOOD RIDDANCE 2020 GIVEAWAY!
2020 is ALMOST OVER and I want to help end it on a high note. So check out this video to learn more about my "Good Riddance 2020 Giveaway". I teamed up with the folks at…
SEMA 2020 LIVE @ 5PM EST!
Today (11/2/2020) I will be LIVE on YouTube to talk SEMA 2020 aka SEMA360. SEMA is streaming the "New Product Awards Ceremony" and I will be hosting a watch party where we discuss…
SEMA 2020 - aka SEMA 360 - aka Virual SEMA
SEMA 2020 is coming up in just a few days, sort of. 2020 has clearly been a different and difficult year for a lot of folks. SEMA is no exception, no matter how much they seemed…
Custom AC Hard Lines!
Have you ever done a custom AC Install on a car? Are you considering it? Check out this video to learn more about installing Custom AC Lines to match up with your Custom AC…
What "XYZ" do you use? - Find Out HERE!
The questions often come up, "What Tools do you actually use?", "Where do you buy your ***BLANK***?", "What Camera Equipment do you use?" and I'm always happy to answer them. That…
RAM Promaster Sunroof & Cargo Door Windows Install - #vanlife
How about a change of pace? Recently a friend came to me with his 2019 Ram Roadmaster Van Project. To help him live that Van Life, we added a CRL Sunroof, new rear windows from…
Original products & designs
Multi-Size DIY AN Bulkhead Brackets - -3, -4, -6, -8 AN
Trying to cleanly Plumb your Fuel System, Air Ride Suspension, Oil Cooler Lines, or some other AN Plumbing Project on your Car or Truck? These Brackets can help you do a clean and…
AN Bulkhead Brackets -3AN & -4AN
Trying to cleanly plumb your Brake, Clutch, Vacuum, or Nitrous system? These Brackets can help you do a clean and safe job! These HRH AN Bulkhead Brackets are designed to accept…
Pear Mounts - Engine Swap Hole Reducers
Many Engines have larger M10 or 3/8" Bolt holes on their blocks or transmissions. These NEW Mounts are designed to reduce common bolt holes for these Engine Swap Applications.…
AN Bulkhead Bracket -8AN
Trying to cleanly plumb your Fuel System, Air Ride Suspension, Oil Cooler Lines, or some other AN Plumbing Project on your Car or Truck? These Brackets can help you do a clean and…
HotRodHippie Postcard
These high quality Postcards feature a photo of the 1933 Dodge Street Rod Truck built by JLS Customs, taken by Alan at SEMA 2019. The backside features the HotRodHippie Logo and a…
AN Bulkhead Brackets -6AN
Trying to cleanly plumb your Fuel System, Air Ride Suspension, Oil Cooler Lines, or some other AN Plumbing Project on your Car or Truck? These Brackets can help you do a clean and…
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