1967 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Restomod Upgrades at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

1967 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Restomod Upgrades at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

This clean 1967 Chevy II Nova came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop in need of some mechanical help, and our crew performed a lot of upgrades and repairs to this cool yellow cruiser. 

The Chevy II Nova was targeting other smaller entries into the American car market, and by 1967, the car’s capabilities expanded to offer a 327 V8 and a Super Sport package.   This one had a V8 that was beginning to knock, so the V8 crew installed a new Fast Times Motorworks built 361 cubic inch Chevy short block (4.065” bore by 3.048” stroke) for some added power.    The engine is topped with AFR heads and an aluminum intake manifold, and is fed by a FiTech EFI system for smooth, reliable operation. 

Behind the new engine is a 4-speed Muncie manual transmission, with a Hurst shift handle that pokes out of the floor, as this is a bench-seat 4-speed with no console.    It is basic, and cool!

The suspension has been lowered with parts from CPP, but the car retains its manual steering and brake systems.    The oversize Chevy Rally wheels look great against the Butternut Yellow paint.   It's a cool restomod that loves the road!

If you’ve got a Nova that needs some love, we’re happy to chat about it!   You can reach us at www.v8speedshop.com today.  

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1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible Upgrades at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible Upgrades at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

This very clean 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS convertible recently came to the V8 Speed and REsto Shop in need of a heart transplant.   The 396 under the hood was pretty anemic, and the owner wanted some more power, so the V8 Speed team upped the ante with a new Chevrolet Performance ZZ427.   This is a 480 horsepower big block Chevy V8, and the V8 crew topped it with a Holley Terminator Stealth EFI system. 

The Camaro is a real RS car, born in the same black exterior and parchment interior colors you see here.  It has some cool options, like the rally gauge package in the console and the headrests topping the bucket seats.    

However, this one is not all stock, by any stretch.   In addition to that thumping 427, you’ll find a 5-speed manual transmission in place of the original 4-speed, and tubular suspension and coil-over springs and shocks for better handling.    The wheels look right, but they are upsized billet aluminum Chevy Rally style wheels wrapped in custom modern redline tires from Diamondback Classics.   These are a great choice for any restomod Camaro. 

The Holley Terminator Stealth fuel injection system looks almost exactly like a Holley double pumper carb, but offers better starting, instant response, and modern fuel and timing control that can’t be matched by a carburetor.    The 427 utilizes aluminum heads and a full roller cam valvetrain, so the risk of flattening a lobe or trashing a lifter is negated. 

We always like to build tasteful restomods here at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop.  If you’ve got a Camaro or any other Muscle Car that needs some love, we’re happy to chat about it!   You can reach us at www.v8speedshop.com today.  

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1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible Restoration at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible Restoration at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

This 1968 Shelby GT500KR 4-speed convertible is a very clean car, and a pretty rare specimen of the breed.  There were 4450 1968 Shelbys built in total, with 318 convertibles, and far fewer wearing Medium Blue and sporting a 4-speed manual transmission behind the Cobra Jet 428.   This particular car was treated to a restoration at some point, but there were some details that the owner wished were nicer, so it came to visit the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. 

The original, numbers-matching 428 Cobra Jet engine is rated at 335 HP, but they’ve always been rumored to create more in reality.  Under rating engines was becoming commonplace in the late 1960s, as auto insurance rates skyrocketed with higher horsepower numbers, so automakers began to fudge the numbers a bit to make the cars more attractive to buyers who didn’t want a high insurance bill.    These saw 335 HP at 5400 RPM, but modern dyno testing on stock-spec engines show they easily tickled 365 HP.

This engine didn’t seem to make the power it should, so after an in-car diagnoses, it was pulled and sent to Fast Times Motorworks for a tear-down, inspection, and re-fresh.   While the engine was out, it was obvious that the engine bay required some attention to make it not only look nicer, but also to be as correct as possible for a ‘68 GT500KR.

While the existing paint was being stripped from the firewall, the V8 team noted some hidden rust repairs down low and in the floor, so a plan came together to perform an under car restoration as well as under hood.   

We’ll share more video of the completed job when the restoration is complete!

We restore Muscle Cars and Classics to be completely original, or modify them any way you want at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop.  If you’ve got a Shelby or any other Muscle Car that needs some love, we’re happy to chat about it!   You can reach us at www.v8speedshop.com today.  

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The V8 Speed & Resto Shop is a full-service classic car and muscle car restoration service ready to perform everything from simple maintenance on vintage cars to full frame-off restorations and modifications.    Whether you are seeking a stock restoration, a pro-touring muscle car, or a custom restomod, the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in Red Bud, IL, can help.   Contact us today to put the V8 crew to work for you.     Transport services are available.

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1965 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Truck Feature at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

1965 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Truck Feature at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

This clean 1965 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop in need of some suspension repairs and a replacement wood bed.    This is a really cool truck, loaded with factory options like power steering, power brakes, and the new for '65 factory installed air conditioning!   A/C is pretty rare on these trucks, and the center dash vents are really cool to see.   This one is also powered by a 350 V8 with an automatic transmission.   
 

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Can You Revive Dead Paint on Classic and Muscle Cars? V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

Can You Revive Dead Paint on Classic and Muscle Cars? V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

Sometimes it’s not an option to repaint a classic or muscle car.   It might be cost prohibitive, or the car might be wearing original paint that is not completely worn away.   In this video, we show some techniques to revive faded or original paint using polishing techniques, using a 1966 Ford Mustang GT 289 and a 1963 Imperial Crown convertible as our examples.  

The process  Is often called “cutting and buffing” and can start with wet sanding with a very fine grit of sandpaper, like 1000 grit or even finer. The process is repeated with finer and finer grits of sandpaper, reaching 2500 or even up to 5000 grit. This process removes heavier dust and debris contaminants, and also helps level the paint.

In our two examples, we did not wish to use a sanding process, and decided to go straight to polishing. There are various types of polishing pads, with more aggressive wool or foam pads used for cutting, and finer foam pads used for polishing. There are also various compounds which again use a different abrasive to achieve their goals.

Both the 1966 Ford Mustang and the 1963 Imperial Crown convertible responded very well to polishing techniques. The Mustang had been repainted in the past, and suffered largely from stained, faded, and dull paint. The Imperial, on the other hand, was wearing its original paint, so we had to be conservative on our approach as we did not burn or damage the brittle original finish.

In the end, both cars improved drastically and benefited from the polishing exercise done at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Today, they are both shiny and respectable-looking, without the time and investment of a complete repaint.

If you have a car with dead paint, we are happy to chat about performing this process for you.   You can reach us at www.v8speedshop.com today.  

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The V8 Speed & Resto Shop is a full-service classic car and muscle car restoration service ready to perform everything from simple maintenance on vintage cars to full frame-off restorations and modifications.    Whether you are seeking a stock restoration, a pro-touring muscle car, or a custom restomod, the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in Red Bud, IL, can help.   Contact us today to put the V8 crew to work for you.     Transport services are available.

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