Holiday Gift Guide for Hot Rodders – Give the Gifts that Car Guys Want
The 2024 cruising and car show season has wrapped up and many classic cars have already been tucked away into hibernation for the winter. Before you know it, the holidays will be knocking on your door so you better get rolling on those gifts! Remember, Hot rodders love to receive car parts, tools and fun garage gadgets – far better than shirts or pajamas!
To help with your shopping, we compiled a list with Gift Guide for hot rodders that includes cool parts to fit any budget. There’s a little bit of everything from apparel to electrical components, wheels to waxes and everything in between to make your car-guy or car-gal happy, plus you can guarantee they’ll use whatever you get them!
Remember, while it may seem like an odd present to many, a set of jack stands, a case of oil, or a fresh new Goodguys flannel will make a hot rodder’s holidays that much brighter and memorable! Check out these great hot rodding gifts.
=Under $100=
Summit Racing
The Summit Racing 3-in-1 Quick-Connect Light Kit has three ways to illuminate your hot rodder’s workshop. It features a quick-connect aluminum body and three interchangeable light heads; a flashlight, flexible gooseneck, and LED work light. Other features include adjustable brightness levels, a useful magnetic base, lithium-ion battery with USB-C charging cord and a rugged storage case.
Busted Knuckle Garage
For 20+ years the Busted Knuckle Garage has been the go-to online stop for fun car-enthusiast gifts and this year they have you covered with a useful, unique pocket knife. Four knives are available including their favorite Hot Rod knife plus a new free-standing Vintage Gas Pump and your choice of chrome or black Wrench Knives that also come with a belt clip and bottle opener.
Griot’s Garage
You just can’t go wrong gifting a car-guy a detailing kit, especially when it’s a Ceramic Kit from Griot’s Garage! This kit is supplied with their best-in-class ceramic liquids and microfiber accessories to provide awesome, stand-alone protection and can also serve as maintenance products for all professionally installed ceramic coatings. Griot’s is a great place to shop for for the hot rodder in your family.
Goodguys Membership
Give the gift that gives all year – a Gold Goodguys membership! For under $50 you get to save money on vehicle registration, spectator tickets, merchandise (online or at shows) and even on parts, insurance or travel discounts with our partners. There is also an automatic entry for a chance to win our Grand Prize Giveaway vehicle! The icing on the cake is receiving 12 issues of the Goodguys Gazette delivered right to your door.
American Metal Whiskey
American Metal Whiskey is a small-batch, award-winning, Tennessee straight whiskey that is meticulously handcrafted with the same precision and craftsmanship that goes into every custom hot rod and bike built at the American Metal Custom Shop. No shortcuts, no compromises, no junk! Toast and taste what authentic American craftsmanship is all about – Goodguys members, get a bottle delivered free with code FREESHIP at checkout.
Speedway Motors
Speedway Motors’ Wall Mount Aluminum Floor Jack Holder allows you to store your aluminum race jack on the trailer wall, saving valuable floor space. The aluminum mount is lightweight yet strong and easily mounts anywhere inside your trailer, garage or shop with ¼-inch mounting hardware. Fits most 1.5 – 3-ton aluminum racing jacks with single roller or duel front wheels.
UPcarparts
Are you shopping for a vintage Mustang owner? UPcarparts offers trick LED Sequential Tail Lights for ‘67 – ‘68 models. These light assemblies feature 84 super bright LEDs and a durable polycarbonate lens and simply plug into the factory style 1157 bulb connector. Energy-efficient, improved safety, and fully sealed for lasting performance. Available in standard or sequential styles and backed by a lifetime warranty.
Summit Racing Equipment
Perfect for up-and-coming gearheads, Summit Racing’s Mobile Work Chest Play Set has 20 toy tools including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and more—there’s even a battery-operated shop lamp and power drill. The Mobile Work Chest Play Set also has a tool holder, two pull-out drawers, and a lower storage area for larger tools – just like dad’s or grandpa’s set!
York Speed Shop 1
A safe and secure way to tie-down your cooler or travel bags without the anxiety of damaging your truck’s wood or painted bed. Machined in-house of 6061 billet aluminum and designed to fit all common bed rail strips for Chevy, Ford, and Dodge classic trucks. The versatile hooks can be turned 90-degrees and work as good as they look.
Summit Racing
Easily assemble bikes, play sets, and more over the holidays with the Summit Racing’s Power Screwdriver. This handy kit features a lithium ion battery-powered screwdriver with a built in LED work light and features 34 assorted bits, adapters, a bit magnetizer, and a USB-C charging cable all packed in a durable storage case.
York Speed Shop
Help your hot rodder secure their spark plug wires safely while looking great with York’s universal Billet Plug Wire Looms. Machined in house, the looms are designed to fit 8mm wires and are available in 1, 2, 3 and 4-hole designs. Available in different styles and mounting options in machined aluminum or anodized black.
Goodguys Rod & Custom
This high-quality jacket is built to keep you warm in and out of the shop. Made with durable canvas, this custom-lined piece features sleek woven labels and brass accents making it perfect for the toughest jobs or a night out on the town.
The Absorber
The Absorber is a perfect stocking stuffer for every hot rod owner on your nice-list to keep their prized vehicles dry and streak free. The Absorber is available in Large, XL, and XXL and if you’re in a bind for time, you can easily pick one (or several) up at your local Advance Auto, Auto Zone, NAPA, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Walmart, Amazon, or CleanTools.net.
=under $250=
Woodward Fab
One of the most economical and effective tools for any fabricator is Woodward Fab’s 10-inch Throatless Hand Shear. With 3/16-inch mild steel capacity, an indexable cutting blade, and material hold down, you’ll experience effortless cutting of any length or width of material. The Shear produces straight, clean cuts with no burrs, saving time and effort.
FiTech Fuel Injection
Add a little style to your LS engine with a set of new valve covers from FiTech. The Valve Covers are available in a smooth design or a vintage finned style in satin, polished, or black finishes. There are also options for angled or straight coil mounts. The tall covers clear high-lift valve trains and include gaskets and hardware.
Made-4-You T-Clamp Kits
Made-4-You’s All Plumb, Brake Line, and Racer Clamp kits are the perfect solution to clean up and secure your brake lines, cables, and everything in between. Molded from nylon, these clamps will not fade, stain, or discolor and are impervious to automotive fluids. Each kit contains a variety of T-Clamps designed to keep cables in place, as well as stainless steel hardware.
IDIDIT
Any car-guy would be happy to get a little extra security as a gift. Ididit’s Push-to-Connect Quick Release Steering Hub adds a layer of security by allowing the steering wheel to be removed with a quick click and pull! The steering hub looks great, has a solid, secure feel to it and is available in 5-, 6-, and 9-bolt patterns with or without horn options.
Summit Racing
Show off your inner Bandit with this ‘77 Pontiac Trans Am Light Up Wall Shelf. The cast resin shelf is hand-painted in the iconic Trans Am black and gold and has a tempered glass shelf to hold your valued Pontiac, Bandit, Snowman (or even Fred) collectables. You can even switch on the LED headlights and pretend you’re going eastbound and down!
FiTech Fuel Injection
FiTech is known for their fuel injection systems, but now offers a complete Go Spark Ignition line of high-quality ignition products for vintage hot rods. From spark plug wires and distributors to ignition coils and CD Ignition boxes, FiTech ensures robust performance and reliability. Backed by a 3-year limited warranty, these products deliver the spark you need for optimal performance.
UPcarparts
Brighten up the holidays with the ULTRALIT High Power LED 7-inch Headlight from UPcarparts! These bright, direct-fit modern lights feature a durable polycarbonate lens and housing will light up the road by delivering a total of 950-lumens on high beam and 500-lumens on low beam plus a shock-resistant design makes the Ultralit headlights a perfect gift for any automotive enthusiast.
Sanders Street Rods
Sanders’ EFI Universal Line Clamp Kit includes all clamps necessary for converting from a carburetor to Electronic Fuel Injection. This includes line clamps for securing both fuel supply and return lines up to 5/8″ O.D. A medium vice drill jig is included allowing you to drill the line clamps to any diameter and combination for your specific project
=under $500=
California Car Cover
California Car Cover company offers a long list of custom fit covers. Their Customweave cover combines polyester knit with Lycra/Spandex technology providing excellent stretch with a 100% cotton terry loop felt liner woven into the fabric for a soft, luxurious finish. Made in the USA, backed with a four-year limited warranty and supplied with a storage bag.
American Racing Wheels
The new American Racing VN516 G-Force is designed for drivers seeking a vintage touch with a modern twist. Inspired by pro-touring styles, the G-Force features a classic mesh design and step lip but in a modern concave profile. Constructed using Flow Formed Technology, the VN516 delivers lightweight performance making it perfect for weekends at the track or daily driver duty.
American Autowire
The winter months are a perfect time to repair the little gremlins and wiring issues. American Autowire now offers two- and four-motor Reversing Relay Kits designed exclusively to control power windows and other reversing motor accessories. Equipped with 40-amp relays, they support high and low amperage switches, feature simple installation and integrate easily with stock or American Autowire harnesses.
FiTech Fuel Injection
Is there an LS swap taking place in your garage? FiTech now offer different LS and OEM Oil Pans in three fitment profiles; Standard, Medium, and Ultra Low. The pans are designed for custom builds to fit various GM vehicles and Fox Body Mustangs. Each pan is available in satin, black, or polished finishes and ensures compatibility with crankshafts up to 4.00-inches.
P-Ayr Products
If your gearhead is working on an LS engine swap project, P-Ayr Products mock-up plastic engines will save their backs and time. The lightweight LS engine and heads is easy to lift and reposition making their job a lot easier. P-Ayr offers mockup blocks, heads and transmissions for different applications including late model Ford and Dodge engines.
DiabloSport
Cut the cord! Diablosport now offers mobile tuning for late model GM vehicles. The setup Includes pre-installed tunes, easy screen navigation and vehicle parameters to control and view. Simply connect to a mobile device and you’re ready to go!
York Speed Shop
Are you shopping for a hot rodder that happens to like the sound of a vintage Chevy inline-6 cylinder? York Speed Shop also has a thing for the straight-six classic and has brought back a number of vintage Wayne performance accessories including a new cast aluminum side cover. The cast covers will fit the vintage Chevrolet 216, 235, and 261.
ProForm Parts
Give the gift of current! The Lightning-Bolt Mini Alternator from Proform Parts weighs just 7-lbs., 40% lighter than standard 10SIs, yet delivers over 80-amps at idle and 100” at top end! Featuring a unique aluminum housing for both style and performance, the included billet aluminum adapter allows for a 12-volt, 1-wire hookup directly to a 10SI mount. Ideal for street or strip applications.
York Speed Shop
Any hot rodder with a GM inline-6 cylinder would love to top their engine off with a classic Wayne cast aluminum valve cover. York Speed Shop has brought back these covers to the exact style and look in a USA cast, heavy duty cover for the Chevy 216, 235, and 261 engines. Be sure to check out York’s other vintage inline-6 parts including intake manifolds!
=under $1,000=
Baer
Give the gift of improved braking (with cool looks). Baer Brake’s Big Claw direct-fit rotor upgrade includes a patented bracket system that repositions the brake caliper without modifications allowing for larger diameter rotors. The Big Claw Rotors are drilled, slotted and zinc-coated for great looks and performance. Now available for late model trucks!
Classic Performance Parts (CPP)
Gain a little space and comfort in your ’67 – ’72 C10 with CPP’s new 5-way adjusting tilt steering columns. Made from steel 2-inch tube with a 3/4”-36 output shaft and available for automatic column shift and all floor shift applications All columns accept any ’67 – ‘94 GM steering wheel or aftermarket adapter. Great performance at an affordable price.
Aldan American
Upgrade your ’88 – ‘98 OBS truck’s front suspension with Aldan American’s Coil-over Kits. Designed for OEM-like fitment, these double adjustable Coil-overs offer a smooth ride, enhanced handling, and up to 2-inches of ride height adjustment. They fit factory or aftermarket control arms, are easy to install, are fully rebuildable and Aldan backs them up with a lifetime warranty.
FiTech Fuel Injection
FiTech’s Go Street EFI 400HP Self-Tuning Fuel Injection System is a perfect upgrade to help your car-guy step up to the benefits of modern EFI. The Go Street system is ideal for street and mild performance engines to improve performance and is easy to setup with no complex tuning. Supplied as a complete kit at an affordable price, and backed by a 3-Year limited warranty.
Classic Performance Parts (CPP)
CPP is bringing modern technology to classic cars with their new Electric Power Brake Kit. The system features advanced brake booster tech from today’s EVs and pairs seamlessly with their Midnight Series master cylinder and proportioning valve. No more bulky vacuum booster or pumps, this all-in-one unit connects easily with just three wires and stopping easily.
=over $1,000=
CarCapsule
that car enthusiast wouldn’t like to protect their favorite hot rod in a climate controlled capsule? CarCapsule does what no car cover can do by preserving, protecting, and allowing the vehicle to still be viewed with their SC1 Indoor ShowCase! Carcapsule speaks storage and now offers a cool GM Licensed SC1 ShowCase – no tools needed and the Capsule inflates in minutes.
Flaming River
Flaming River’s Microsteer Electric Power Assist Steering System makes a terrific addition to virtually any vehicle without the need to change the steering rack or fit a hydraulic system where manual steering currently exists. Waterproof design allows for underhood mounting, or behind the dash if space allows. Help your hot rodder out with smooth, controlled steering.
