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V8 Radio Podcast: Mike’s GTO Engine Update, SEMA, V8TV Drive In Cruise Event, Behind The Scenes at V8TVshow.com, MORE!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Mike’s GTO Engine Update, SEMA, V8TV Drive In Cruise Event, Behind The Scenes at V8TVshow.com, MORE!

On this episode of V8 Radio, get ready for an update on Mike’s 1967 Pontiac GTO engine build! We know, right? It’s coming together piece by piece. Mike is also going to be attending the SEMA show for his first time this year! Then, Mike and Kevin recap the 4th annual V8TV Drive In Cruise event, where a huge car show meets the Drive In! This year, the featured film was Cannonball Run, and nearly 400 cars were in attendance. Too cool. Mike and Kevin also chat about some of the inner workings of the V8TVshow.com photo galleries and how that whole process works. Of course, there’s some automotive trivia and a few laughs, and you’ve got the latest V8 Radio!

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Smooth Firewall Fabrication on a 1967 Camaro at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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Smooth Firewall Fabrication on a 1967 Camaro at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop

A smooth firewall is just one way to make the underhood area look clean on your Muscle Car or Classic.   In this case, the hole left by the original heater was filled with a sheetmetal panel and the welds were all smoothed to make for an undetectable install.    A new air conditioning system from Vintage Air will someday be installed, and it does not require the large hole in the firewall.   Below you can see how the car looked originally.    

Original Firewall

Our crew performs these kinds of metalwork projects routinely at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop.    Contact us today at 314.783.8325 to discuss your project today!

Backdraft Cobra Upgrades and Maintenance at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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Backdraft Cobra Upgrades and Maintenance at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

This 1965 Shelby Cobra by Backdraft came to us when the owner wanted all the chrome and bright aluminum pThis Backdraft Cobra came to us in bad need of a tuneup, so that’s what it got.   We discovered leaking intake manifold gaskets, an incorrect power valve in the Holley carb, and general adjustments were needed on ignition timing and fuel delivery. 

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1970 Trans Am Cars For The Street: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 269 V8TV

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1970 Trans Am Cars For The Street: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 269 V8TV

1970 Trans Am Cars For The Street: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 269 V8TV

Trans Am was one of the hottest racing series going in 1970, and the general Continue reading “1970 Trans Am Cars For The Street: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 269 V8TV” →

2018 V8TV Drive In Cruise Photos

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2018 V8TV Drive In Cruise Photos

Thanks to all who attended the 2018 V8TV Drive In Cruise showing The Cannonball Run!   Check out the photos below by our friend Rick Schutt… we had nearly 400 cars in attendance!   

(Thanks to Chris Simshauser for the artwork!)

 

 

Are YOU in the pics from the event?  

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1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 268 V8TV

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1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 268 V8TV

1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 268 V8TV

The 1968 Shelby GT500KR convertible is a great example of a high-powered performance car that is comfortable enough Continue reading “1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 268 V8TV” →

1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 428 CJ Convertible: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 267

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1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 428 CJ Convertible: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 267

1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 428 CJ Convertible: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 267

Mercury’s know how to have fun too, and this 1969 428 Cobra Jet Cougar XR7 convertible leads Continue reading “1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 428 CJ Convertible: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 267” →

1969 Camaro SS 396 or 1969 Mustang Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet? Muscle Car Of The Week 266

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1969 Camaro SS 396 or 1969 Mustang Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet? Muscle Car Of The Week 266

1969 Camaro SS 396 or 1969 Mustang Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet? Muscle Car Of The Week 266

1969 Camaro Vs. 1969 Mustang: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode Continue reading “1969 Camaro SS 396 or 1969 Mustang Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet? Muscle Car Of The Week 266” →

V8 Radio Podcast: SEMA Gala, Dave McClelland, Petersen Automotive Museum, and MORE!

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V8 Radio Podcast: SEMA Gala, Dave McClelland, Petersen Automotive Museum, and MORE!

It’s been a busy summer, and on this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about Kevin’s recent experience co-hosting the SEMA Gala with Jessi Combs and what that experience meant to him. After, they chat about being a true pro and how motorsports announcer Dave McClelland is the Master, and has also been a great mentor and friend to Kevin. Then it’s off to a visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum for the famous Vault Tour with Kevin’s friend Chris Vopat. It’s a huge show but it goes by fast! Check it out!

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What You Say: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 265 V8TV

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What You Say: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 265 V8TV

What You Say: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 265 V8TV

This week, we’re taking a few minutes to check out some recent comments posted on Muscle Car Of The Continue reading “What You Say: Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 265 V8TV” →