🏁 Factory Engineered Race Car: Historic 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet at MCACN Show V8TV

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## 🏁 Factory Engineered Race Car: Historic 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet at MCACN Show V8TV

Join us as we dive into the fascinating history of a rare 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet, a car that has earned its place among the legends of American muscle. This particular Mustang is part of the exclusive 135 series, with only 50 of these special models ever built. Ford engineered these cars to showcase their new 428 Cobra Jet V8 engine, which became known as the “King of the Road.”

The development of this car wasn’t without challenges. From battling rear wheel hop—famously depicted in the movie *Bullitt*—to overcoming engine oil temperature issues, Ford’s racing and engineering teams faced a tug-of-war. One of the most interesting solutions was the oil cooler, adapted from an unexpected source: a concrete mixer.

Hear firsthand from the owner, Roger Parlett, a retired Ford engineer, who after a stroke of luck, purchased this Mustang for just $2,300. Despite early challenges, including a restrictive 390 exhaust system, this car performed impressively on the drag strip, running the quarter mile in 13.49 seconds. This Mustang’s racing days were cut short when the owner was drafted, and the car spent many years in storage. Today, it stands as a unique piece of automotive history, with a story that continues to captivate enthusiasts.

Whether you’re a Mustang aficionado or simply love the story behind rare muscle cars, this video offers a deep dive into what makes this 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet truly special.

This stunning and significant 1968 Ford Mustang was an award-winning feature vehicle at the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show in Chicago. You can see more from the show and purchase tickets to the 2024 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals here:

https://www.mcacn.com

#FordMustang #MuscleCar #CobraJet #ClassicCars #DragRacing #Mustang #1968Mustang #Ford

1938 Chevrolet Coupe Maintenance

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SpeedWeek Highlights, GTO Upgrades, V8 Speed and Resto Shop Updates, Auto Trivia and Much More on V8 Radio!

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The V8 Radio Team is On The Air!

This time, Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke cover stories from the recent 2024 Bonneville SpeedWeek, and not the same stuff others are sharing! Mike made some upgrades to the dashboard of his 1967 Pontiac GTO, and Kevin goes off on a car audio tangent including inviting listeners to create some technology so he can play with it. There’s a tease of some new V8TV Videos, new Bonneville Up To Speed Podcasts, Automotive Trivia, and much more, so we hope you have your mental garage cleaned out, because this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast is going to fill it!

Links From The Episode:

V8 Speed and Resto Shop: https://www.v8speedshop.com

Bonneville Up To Speed Podcast: https://www.bonnevillepodcast.com

V8TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@V8TV

#carpodcast #v8radio #speedweek #v8tv #v8speedandresto #v8speedshop #podcast #musclecars

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Top Cats – Rare Buick Wildcat Muscle at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN 2023

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Top Cats – Rare Buick Wildcat Muscle at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN 2023

The Buick Wildcat is a big Muscle Car, and here, Buick enthusiast Ted Nagel shares four amazing 1965 Buick Wildcats he brought out to display at the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show in Chicago.

The 1965 Buick Wildcat was a sporty version of the full-size Buick coupe, initially starting life as an Invicta in 1962. By 1965, the base Wildcat engine was the 325 horsepower 401 “Nailhead” V8, but you could get the optional 340 HP 425 version, or the Super Wildcat 425 that churned out 360 HP thanks to the two 4-barrel carburetors.

Ted Nagel brought out four great Wildcats, including his version of the ideal ‘Cat featuring a rare aluminum dual-quad intake manifold and a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission beneath the stock 4-speed console. The other three are restored to original configuration but boasting lots of rare options and combinations, like the red 1 of 14 Custom Convertibles with both the 4- speed and the Super Wildcat dual quad 425 V8!

Learn more about the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show at the link:

https://www.mcacn.com

#mcacn #wildcat #musclecars

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Triple Crown of Rodding: Nashville Superspeedway – September 6th & 7th, 2024

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Triple Crown of Rodding: Nashville Superspeedway – September 6th & 7th, 2024

Calling all hot rodders, classic car lovers, and truck enthusiasts!

The Triple Crown of Rodding, a great hot rodding event celebrating everything automotive in Nashville, Tennessee!

Here’s what awaits you:

Compete for incredible awards: Win beautifully machined billet trophies across various categories, including Best Street Rod, Best Street Machine, Best Truck (various years), and more!
Be featured in top magazines: Top 3 cars and trucks get magazine covers and feature articles!
Win a dream truck: One lucky participant will drive away in a custom-built 2024 Chevrolet Silverado!
Meet industry celebrities: Get autographs and see iconic cars from top builders!
Huge vendor midway: Find new and old parts for your project car or truck!
Family-friendly fun: Enjoy live music, nostalgia dragster demos, a car show, and more!
Support a good cause: The event benefits charities like the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and Speedway Children’s Charities.

Dates: September 6th & 7th, 2024

Location: Nashville Superspeedway

Don’t miss out! Register online now at Triple Crown of Rodding and see you there!

https://triplecrownofrodding.com/event-details

#triplecrownofrodding #carshow #v8tv

1969 Chevrolet Camaro With Surprise Under The Hood

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1969 Chevrolet Camaro With Surprise Under The Hood

This cool 1969 Chevrolet Camaro arrived at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop for a complete restoration, but we are intrigue with some of the unique elements found on this all-original car.

Stuff You Don’t See Every Day

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is a bit out of the ordinary for several reasons:

– The car is all-original
– The exterior color is Butternut Yellow
– The interior color is green

Striped For Style

This Camaro is wearing the code D69 stripes, which swoop over the wheel openings on the quarter panels and fenders, and it is also painted with the DX-1 hood and nose stripes. These wrap around the nose of the car and up the hood pointing to the windshield.

Under The Hood

Another interesting part of this ’69 Camaro is the all-original 250 cubic-inch 6 cylinder engine, coupled to an automatic transmission. While 6 cylinder Camaros were popular when new, it seems most were converted to various V8 engines over the years for better performance and more power. However, this one is slated to stay with the original inline 6 during the car’s restoration.

1969 Camaro Restoration Preview Video

1969 Chevrolet Camaro With Surprise Under The Hood – Restoration Preview at V8 Speed and Resto

✅ The Votes Are In! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 6 Cylinder Restoration Part 2 at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

Let’s Make It New Again

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop team is tasked with completely restoring this happy little Camaro, complete with a repaint, new interior, suspension, and whatever else it needs to be a great driving car once again.

Perhaps it will receive a more powerful LS3 V8 in the future.. time will tell.

What do you think about this cool old survivor? You can always reach us to restore your Classic or Muscle Car… or maybe even build a full-custom Pro Touring Camaro or Hot Rod!

V8 Speed and Resto Shop

817 S. Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
314.783.8325
https://www.v8speedshop.com

#1969Camaro #camarorestoration #v8speedandresto #v8speedshop

Hammer Down Podcast: Builders Making and Selling Parts with Levi Green and Dan Kahn

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Is your shop ready to develop, produce, and sell parts?

This episode of Hammer Down, the Official SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Podcast hosted by Kevin Oeste and HRIA Chair and HushMat & ZyCoat Owner Tim McCarthy features builder Levi Green from Hammer Fab and Dan Kahn of Kahn Media. They reveal some secrets to starting your own product line and how to be successful doing it!

Join Levi Green and Dan Kahn as they:

Share insights on what a Hot Rod Builder needs to consider when launching a product line.
Reveal tips to identifying a need for a product in the marketplace.
Dive deep into digital marketing strategies, e-commerce, and how to start retail and WD relationships.
Discuss aspects of product liability, customer satisfaction, and how to maximize your presence at the SEMA Show!

This episode is a must-listen for any Hot Rod builder or shop owner interested in making and selling products.

Whether you’re a seasoned gearhead or just starting your professional Hot Rod journey, Hammer Down delivers informative and entertaining discussion that celebrates the passion, ingenuity, and enduring legacy of the Hot Rod community and how the SEMA HRIA aims to help Hot Rod businesses succeed.

So buckle up, rev your engines, and join us on this thrilling ride through the world of hot rodding. Welcome to Hammer Down!

https://www.hammerfab.com

https://www.sema.org/hria

#SEMA #HRIA #HotRodIndustry

Today’s “Which Would You Rather” – Pontiac Firebird Edition

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Two different birds of the same feather?

Not only are these two Pontiac Firebirds opposites in color they are opposite ends of the same spectrum in many ways. In the foreground, we see an all original 1981 Pontiac, Trans Am Turbo featuring the 301 in.³ V8 and small turbo charger. In the background, we see a 1973 Firebird Trans Am, originally sporting a 455 V8 topped with a 4-barrel carb. The foreground was an attempt to boost power and economy, while the background ‘bird boasts the biggest Pontiac V8 ever put in one of these cars, and rides on a Roadster Shop SPEC Chassis. Which would you prefer? Would you leave the turbo car stock, or would you add modern power and bigger turbo for insane performance? We like all kinds of Firebirds here in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop performance aviary and are happy to build one for you!

#Firebird #TransAm #Pontiac #Bandit #TurboTransAm #V8SpeedAndRestoShop #V8SpeedShop

Pro-Touring 1973 Pontiac Trans AM Upgrades and Completion at V8 Speed and Resto

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This white Trans AM is getting the goods!

V8 Speed and Resto is proud to share our latest project: a very cool 1973 Pontiac Trans AM. This iconic vehicle holds a special place in the heart of its owner, Joe, who has owned a remarkable four Trans AMs throughout his life, and this particular model is poised to become his most impressive yet.

While Wisconsin’s climate may have presented some challenges, Joe’s vision for this Trans AM is clear – a driving masterpiece. The priority lies in crafting a machine that delivers exhilarating performance, with cosmetic enhancements to follow in due course.

A Great Start with Great Parts!

The groundwork for a formidable driving experience has already been laid. The Trans AM currently sits atop a Roadster Shop SPEC chassis, boasting a meticulously built 455 engine for power. The braking system is in place, although bleeding is necessary, and Joe anticipates the need for further evaluation.

V8 Speed and Resto’s expert team will elevate this Trans AM to new heights of comfort and functionality. A Vintage Air system will ensure a cool cabin on scorching summer days, while power windows will add a touch of modern convenience. To optimize engine performance, a brand new EFI system will be installed and tuned. Joe is looking forward to hearing the aggressive rumble of Pypes Intimidator mufflers.

Follow The Build

We invite you to follow the progress on this Trans AM at the V8 Speed and Resto shop. Stay tuned – you won’t want to miss it!

Caring For A 1963 Mercury Meteor at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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A unique car with a cool story… it’s going to be a memory-making Meteor!

A car lover just scored a sweet find: a 1963 Mercury Meteor! These beauties aren’t exactly a dime a dozen, so they jumped at the chance to win one at auction, especially since it has a special connection. Turns out, this was their Dad’s all-time favorite car, the one he even drove on his wedding day!

The plan? Surprise Dad with a ride that runs like a champ and looks spiffy enough for a gift. They’re thinking light restoration, whatever fits the budget comfortably. A full check-up is a must, just to catch anything they might’ve missed that needs fixing. The seller mentioned a finicky fuel gauge and some starting trouble if the car sits for too long, but otherwise it seems alright.

Looks-wise, there’s some minor rust they’d love to tackle, and the carpet’s definitely seen better days. Those are the main things for now, but they’re totally open to chatting about more restoration work down the line. Right now, getting it to run smooth and looking decent for Dad’s big reveal is priority number one.

Looking After The Meteor at V8 Speed and Resto

We at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop love cars like these and their stories, and are looking forward to helping the owner reach all his goals. Follow along as we perform some TLC on this cool Mercury V8 Speed!