HotRod Brothers Gets TV Show for ’35 Hot Rod Truck SEMA Build!

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

It is always nice when talent and hard work get recognized! This weekend on Motor Trend TV, the crew from HotRod Brothers build a Factory Five ’35 Hot Rod Truck and are featured on Caffeine and Octane at 9:30 AM. You can watch the full episode here, or check out the teaser trailer below.

Spoiler alert – HotRod Brothers made it into the Top 10 of the Young Guns Competition at last year’s SEMA with one of the most exceptional ’35 Hot Rod Truck builds seen to date.

HotRod Brother’s Factory Five ’35 Hot Rod Truck debuted in the K&N booth at SEMA!

Watch the episode to see some really cool innovations like a hydraulic activated rear truck bed, ride leveling suspension, and twin-turbo 5.0L Coyote engine.

Dave Smith
President

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