V8 Speed & Resto Shop Is Hiring A Metal Fabricator Installer For Restoration And Custom Car Work!

V8 Speed and Resto Shop Seeks Metal Fabricator Installer for Restoration and Custom Car Work

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V8 Speed and Resto Shop is hiring a skilled Restoration Technician specializing in the …removal and installation of body panels, removal of rust and creation and installation of patch panels.
Some custom fabrication, sheet metal forming and creating will be included. Daily tasks will include removal and installation of quarter panels, trunk floors, wheel tubs, door skins, and many other body panels, alignment of fenders and doors and other panels to improve factory type gaps to 3/16″.

We work on antiques, classics, muscle cars, and modern muscle and high performance cars.

We have MIG and TIG Welders, Prospot Spot Welder, Plasma Torches and Resistance Spot Welders, Mittler Box Pan Brake, Stomp Shear, Bead Roller, Shrinker/Stretcher, and many other punches and flaring tools. Pullmax, English Wheel, Planishing hammer, Band Saw and Slip Roll, as well as drill press, lathe, and bridgeport and many other smaller tools. Employees must have hand held fabrication tools as well as general mechanical tools for assembly and disassembly of muscle cars.

This position requires big picture thinking and a great attitude. Shop hours are 8-5 Monday – Friday

Experience required! This is not an entry level position.

We provide Good PPO Health insurance, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Dental insurance, 401(k), Vision insurance, Flexible schedule, Life insurance, 401(k) matching, Employee discounts, Professional development assistance, Employee assistance program.

Great working environment and awesome teammates to work with as well as lots of cool tools and equipment to grow your abilities. We are located in a small, safe midwestern town of Red Bud Illinois.

If you want consistent, rewarding work every day, every week, building award winning show cars this is a job for you.

Are you asking how do I get a job in a restoration shop? How do I get a job restoring cars? How do I get into restoring cars? This is an opportunity for you.

Please go to our online application and apply at https://www.v8speedshop.com/jobs

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1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 2022 MCACN

Malaise Era Muscle – 1970s and 1980s cars at the 2022 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN

A walk through the Barn Finds and Hidden Gems at the 2022 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN

1969 Mercury Cougar 428 Super Cobra Jet 4-Speed Drag Pack: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 380

1969 Mercury Cougar 428 Super Cobra Jet 4-Speed Drag Pack: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 380

This awesome Cougar blurs the lines between luxury and street brawler!

There are times when …you don’t really want to stand out in a crowd… instead, working your way through the masses undetected, but knowing you’ve got the goods to leave the pack in your dust. This super clean 1969 Mercury Cougar is the perfect ride for times like those.

Mercury Cougars were sold as upscale luxury cars, but a few street brawlers made it out, and THIS is a great one. The look is all business, with a low-key Medium Lime Green paint job and no stripes, wings, or other nonsense… just a pinned-down ram air hood feeding a 428 Super Cobra Jet V8!

Cougars came in a variety of flavors for 1969, from the base 351 V8 all the way up to the top-cat XR7, with maximum flash and power to match. But in this case, the sleeper approach is used.. this isn’t a full-boat, optioned out luxo cruiser, but rather an unassuming stripper, keeping the horsepower cards close to the vest, all 335 of them.

The 428 Super Cobra Jet is anchored to a close-ratio 4-speed Toploader transmission, spinning a launch-ready 4.30:1 geared 9-inch Traction-Lok rear axle for maximum stoplight jump. 14” styled wheels and Goodyear Polyglas tires provide the Cougar’s claw, or lack thereof.

That 4:30:1 and 4-speed combo are the big elements that add “Super” to the Cobra Jet, along with the ancillary oil cooler to keep the high-gear rpms from roasting the big snake. All the rotating parts- the crank, rods, pistons, flywheel, balancer – are beefed up in a Super Cobra Jet to stay together through the traps at redline on the drag strip. It breathes through the Ram Air intake, helping 428 SCJs reach an advertised 335 HP and 440 ft. lbs of twist, numbers that trigger debates even to this day.

We parked this one next to a 1969 Pontiac Trans Am, as these were engineered to compete in the showrooms – and on the street.

Both of these upscale cars had cool styling and similar proportions, with optional high-powered versions like the Ram Air 4 400 or the 428 SCJ. And I just noticed we’ve got a Muscle Car Zoo on our hands here… a Firebird, Cougar, Cobra… and they are all pony cars. Hmm!

Not many 428 SCJ Cougars were made, and most were the fancy pants XR-7s, not basic like our spartan Medium Lime Metallic ‘69 seen here. And according to the numbers, this mostly original survivor is the only one of its kind. But while it lacks spoilers and stripes, the interior has you covered, with power front disc brakes, bucket seats and console, AM 8-track radio… and who needs fancy when you’ve driving a Drag Pak?

Back in ‘69, Mercury commercials actually featured a live cougar, enhancing the effect of the advertisement, while simultaneously showing off the latest advancements in animal sedatives. Our nervous actress hopes so, anyway. The kitty’s name is Chauncy, by the way. Very sophisticated.

Some of the world’s top cats live here in The Brothers Collection, but this one is IT for me! We hope this episode scratched your Muscle Car itch, and although it might be hard, we’ll do all we can to top this car next time on Muscle Car Of The Week! Subscribe if you’d like, and we’ll see you then!

1969 COUGAR XR-7 428 COBRA JET CONVERTIBLE VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/8p_-MT7oaAg

TOP CATS: COUGARS FROM THE BROTHERS COLLECTION VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/l-aSRWdcQls

1969 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM RAM AIR IV VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/WdsX8uVVbn8

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V8 Speed & Resto Shop
817 S. Main Street
Red Bud,IL 62278
314.783.8325

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Email: resto@v8speedshop.com

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How do you get into the SEMA Show? Can I get in to SEMA 2023?

How do you get into the SEMA Show? Can I get in to SEMA 2023?

The 2022 SEMA show is coming up in Las Vegas, and we will be working …the show and attending. However, we are always ask the same question, and that is “why can’t the general public get into the show?” At the same time, people ask “How do you get into the sema show?” and “how to I get into the SEMA Show?” Update: This info applies to how to get into the 2023 SEMA show as well!

The answer lies in the fact that SEMA stands for Specialty Equipment Market Association, which is a trade association created to help automotive aftermarket manufacturers be successful. Each year, thousands of these manufacturers, warehouse distributors, retailers, and installers all converge on the Las Vegas convention center to make deals, learn the new products, talk about their own buying and selling accounts, strategize the next year, discuss shipping and warehousing options, new product ideas, and so much more. Quite honestly, there is so much to talk about between industry professionals, that the thought of introducing hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts with their individual car questions would prohibit many of the necessary conversations for these businesses to be successful. And if those businesses are not around, us consumers don’t get our parts.

Many people feel the SEMA show is a car show, and in many ways it is, in the sense that there are some awesome vehicles on display showcasing the products that are being shown inside the convention center halls by the manufacturers. However, this is not a car show where you register, bring your car, winning award and go home. At this point, the vehicles are there to showcase the products and the talents of the manufacturers and builders who put them together.

However, SEMA has extended the SEMA Friday Experience, which allows a select number of consumers to buy tickets and enter the show on Friday, and then hang around for the SEMA Cruise, and SEMA Ignited events Friday night. You can find tickets at http://www.semaignited.com pending their availability.

As an enthusiast, now is the time to pay attention to your favorite websites, magazines, television coverage, and social media and video channels to learn as much as you can about the new products and vehicles released at the SEMA show. And although it is not as immediate, all the cool new stuff will make its way through the distribution channels to be available to us consumers in due time.

https://www.semaignited.com
https://www.semashow.com
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1964 Ford Falcon Futura Restomod Suspension and Steering Upgrades Preview at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

1964 Ford Falcon Futura Restomod Suspension and Steering Upgrades Preview at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

This clean 1964 Ford Falcon Futura came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop looking …for some performance upgrades, and we will be installing new front suspension components from Global West and QA1 Motorsports, a Borgeson steering gear, a Flaming River tilt steering column, and more in phase one.

The Ford Falcon is powered by a 289 V8 engine, although it came new with a 6 cylinder. The current 289 was installed years ago, and the owner is now thinking about adding some power with a Ford 347 stroker V8.

The original front suspension was great for the basic 6 cylinder economy car, but the owner wanted improved handling and road feel. The Borgeson integrated power steering box is a great way to deliver a better driving experience, both in the sense that it is power assisted, but it also has just the right amount of assist and the steering gear ratio makes the car steer more like a modern car than a 1960s ride. The Global West tubular suspension system not only adds strenth, but also improves the geometry, adding caster and a negative camber gain for better traction and tire wear. QA1 shocks and springs provide increased adjustability over original coil springs.

This video is a quick preview of the work, we’ll post a driving video and share our impressions of the front suspension upgrades when completed.

If you have a special vehicle that needs some upgrades, you can reach us at v8speedshop.com to chat about your wishes.

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.

V8 Speed & Resto Shop
817 S. Main Street
Red Bud,IL 62278
314.783.8325

http://www.v8speedshop.com/contact
Email: resto@v8speedshop.com

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Muscle Car Bucket Seat Restoration Upholstery Time Lapse V8 Speed and Resto Shop

2 Step Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating on 2700 Mile Corvette ZR-1 at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

Pro-Touring 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Supercharged LSA Swap at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV Part 2

Pro-Touring 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Supercharged LSA Swap at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

This Pro-Touring 1968 Chevrolet Camaro came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop wearing fresh paint, but …the owner wanted some performance upgrades to match. The task is to install a supercharged LSA engine and a Tremec 6060 6-speed manual transmission, all without hurting the new paint. The V8 crew is also adding all the needed cooling, fuel, and electrical system upgrades required to make it all sing.

In this video, we get the under car tour, discussing the full Ridetech coil-over suspension system, hydraulically boosted Wilwood brakes, 18″ Forgeline GAC3 wheels, and the mandrel-bent, custom-fit stainless steel exhaust system for the car. The exhaust tubing came from Magnaflow, with Doug Thorley exhaust cutouts, a Magnaflow X pipe, and Corsa mufflers.

One challenge was to route the 2.5 inch stainless exhaust all the way out the back of the car without interfering with the Ridetech coil-over rear 4-link suspension system and fuel tank without cutting the trunk floor.

We’ll be posting update blogs along the way as we complete this Pro-Touring 1968 Camaro!

Check out the build photo gallery on this Camaro:

https://v8speedshop.com/photos/nggallery/1968-v2/1968-chevrolet-camaro-jm-lsa

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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.

V8 Speed & Resto Shop
817 S. Main Street
Red Bud,IL 62278
314.783.8325

http://www.v8speedshop.com
Email: resto@v8speedshop.com

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