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Hot Wheels: Custom Corvette Build Video At The V8 Speed and Resto Shop 1964 C2 Restomod

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Are you ready to witness a dream come to life? Join us in this captivating video as we take a journey through the art of crafting …a ’64 Chevrolet Corvette that captures the essence of your favorite Hot Wheels car. Our expert team at V8 Speed and Resto Shop pours passion into every detail, including custom paint, performance enhancements from Global West suspension, disc brake upgrades, and the installation of a Holley Sniper EFI system on the Edelbrock 350 crate engine.

Hot Wheels: Custom Corvette Build Video At The V8 Speed and Resto Shop 1964 C2 Restomod

This transformative project is more than just a restoration; it’s a celebration of individuality. We push the boundaries of customization, delivering a Corvette with a unique paint job that mirrors the vibrancy of a full-size Hot Wheels car. As the process unfolds, we delve into the heart of this C2 Corvette, sharing its history, design, and the meticulous steps involved in the restoration. Join us as we bring this iconic Chevrolet Corvette back to life and unleash its full potential.

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At V8 Speed and Resto Shop, we don’t just restore cars; we rekindle passions and dreams. With our full-service approach encompassing fabrication, bodywork, paint, interiors, and mechanical departments, we can make your dream car a reality. From muscle car restorations to bespoke custom builds, we offer a wide range of services, including Corvette LS swaps, custom bodywork, performance mods, modern driveline upgrades, custom interiors, and dyno tuning. Your dream car awaits – contact us today and let us breathe life into your vision!

🎥 Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 1964 Corvette Project Overview
02:13 1964 Corvette History and Design
03:20 1964 Corvette Global West Suspension
04:09 1964 Corvette Custom Stripe Design
05:42 1964 Corvette Fiberglass Repairs
08:13 1964 Corvette Custom Paint and Stripes
11:23 1964 Corvette Custom Painted
13:13 Matching Custom Hot Wheels Corvette
15:01 Contact the V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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Delve into the fiberglass body repairs during the Corvette C2 Restomod.
Learn about the Global West Suspension’s role in the ’64 Corvette Restomod.
Uncover how we handle modern driveline swaps in custom car builds.
Get a glimpse of custom interior and console options for C2 Corvette Restomods.

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1967 Pontiac GTO Restoration and Unveiling Video V8 Speed and Resto Shop GTO Full Build

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This 1967 GTO Restomod frame off restoration started with a car that looked like …it had been dragged out of a swamp. This ’67 GTO was originally Tyrol Blue with a black vinyl top, a black bucket seat interior, the Pontiac 400 for barrel V8 under the hood, and was coupled to a turbo 400 automatic transmission. The car was built with factory installed air conditioning, power brakes, and power steering. However, over time, this 67 GTO badly rusted and deteriorated and was in need of a total restoration.

00:00 Introduction
02:24 1967 GTO Chassis Repairs
03:54 1967 GTO Chassis Assembly
05:51 1967 GTO Body Panel Replacement
07:24 1967 GTO Custom Firewall
09:57 1967 GTO Body Gaps and Trim Fitting
10:23 1967 Pontiac 400 Engine
11:05 1967 Pontiac GTO Bodywork
11:48 1967 GTO Interior Restoration
12:55 1967 GTO Paint Part 1
13:34 1967 GTO Engine Install
14:42 1967 GTO Paint Part 2
18:09 1967 GTO Trim and Vinyl Top Install
18:54 1967 GTO Reveal at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Show

Once the car arrived at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop, our team evaluated the car and disassembled it, and started building the restoration plan. The ’67 GTO frame required repairs on the body mounts, and a few other places, and the chassis was restored with Epoxy primer and industrial paint finishes. The V8 crew installed a complete BMR fabrication tubular suspension system, similar to what would be seen on Chevelles, Oldsmobile 442s, Buick GS’s, and other GM A-Body platform cars. The suspension system will allow the car to handle and perform better than originally, without sacrificing a comfortable ride.

The 1967 GTO body was media blasted, and the V8 Speed and Resto Shop fabrication shop went to work, replacing the quarter panels, installing a new trunk floor, replacing the cabin floor, repairing the dashboard, building a custom, firewall, replacing rocker panels, and much more. Once our 1967 Pontiac GTO’s rust and damage repairs were completed, it went into our body shop where all the panels were fitted perfectly, and sanded to perfection.

Meanwhile, our mechanical team refreshed the Pontiac 400 V8 and topped it with a FiTech fuel injection system for improved performance and reliability. The V8 Speed & Resto Shop paint department sprayed the GTO in a fresh two-stage Tyrol Blue, creating a show car quality paint finish with clear coat a mile deep.

The V8 Speed & Resto Shop’s Interior department restored the bucket seats, stripping the seats and repairing the frames, installing new seat foam and wrapping them with new reproduction seat covers. The V8 interior shop also refurbished the door panels, the dashboard, headliner, and all the various elements inside the car, and installed a new carpet.

Once the new fresh paint job was wet sanded and buffed to mirror perfection, the interior shop, crew installed a new vinyl top and began reassembling everything inside the car. This included a dashboard filled with gauges from Dakota Digital and a sound system from Custom Autosound, air conditioning from Vintage Air, and reproduction dashboard trim and console details.

The crew installed a Magnaflow stainless exhaust system to make the Pontiac 400 V8 engine, sing, and new wheels and tires were installed. Trim pieces from OPGI or use throughout the car to make everything crisp and new. The V8 Speed & Resto Shop team did amazing job restoring his car from start to finish, and you would not recognize it as being the same car and looking at the final product.

But perhaps one of the greatest satisfaction of this restoration was presenting the car to the owners at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show in Chicago! The team unveiled the car to the owners and their family, and then the MCACN judges took over and scrutinized the car. It was judged in the Street Modified class, scoring 997 out of 1000 possible points! Our team is grateful for the opportunity to restore such a cool 1967 GTO for very nice people, and the Blue Ribbon was appreciated!

Weather it’s a ’67 GTO like this one, or a Mustang, Chevelle, Charger, or any other Muscle Car, the V8 Speed and Resto Shop team can help!

The V8 Speed & Resto Shop restores Classic and Muscle Cars for customers all over the world. Contact us if we can help with your Muscle Car Restoration, and transform it from a swamp think to beauty queen!

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1970 Ford Mustang Convertible Restoration Feature at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

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1970 Ford Mustang Convertible Restoration Feature at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

We’ve recently completed a 1970 Ford Mustang convertible restoration here at the V8 …Speed and Resto Shop. This is a cool Mustang Restomod with a rich history, and has been in the same family since the summer of 1972! The V8 Speed team completely disassembled the car for rust repairs and suspension upgrades, fixed the rusty and damaged body, and repainted the Mustang in a nearly-original color.

It’s powered by a Ford 302 V8 backed by a C4 automatic transmission, and was equipped from the factory with air conditioning. Our customer drove the car often, as it was her first car back in 1972. Over the years, the ‘70 Mustang was driven by the next generation in the family, until it was wrecked in 1993 and subsequently parked. It had not been driven since then, and we were happy to return it to the road once completed.

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop team disassembled the entire car, and stripped all the paint to reveal previous damage and rust repairs. The convertible Mustang was mounted on a fixture in our fabrication shop to keep the body structure supported and true, and sheet metal repairs began. The quarter panels, rear tail panel, doors and floors were all replaced with new steel.

While this car is restored to appear original, we modified a few aspects of the car for better drivability, reliability, performance, and more enjoyment. For example, we installed an upgraded front suspension system from Rod and Custom Motorsports, which provides a tubular upper and lower control arm assembly based on the later Mustang II geometry. It also features an oversized sway bar and a rack and pinion steering unit for more precise control and modern Mustang Road feel. Improved front disc brakes are also installed, along with all new plumbing and brake lines. Familiar but upsized 17” Magnum 500 wheels from Scott Drake are wrapped in Bridgestone tires.

The 302 small block Ford V8 was rebuilt, and is now topped with a FiTech fuel injection system for modern-day reliability, which is also controlling the electronic distributor and ignition timing. This car came from the Ford factory with air conditioning, but we elected to install a more efficient A/C system from Vintage Air, which uses current refrigerant to cool the air. The front accessory drive is a black serpentine system from CVF Racing, complete with a high-flow water pump and higher output alternator.

The color is very close to the original Ford Medium Bright Blue, but it’s been tweaked a bit as preferred by the owner for a bit more… pop! And where the original paint was a single-stage blue, today’s urethane 2-stage basecoat / clearcoat shines far more than the original finish ever did.

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop interior shop rebuilt the bucket seats and rear seat, upholstering them in the original white / parchment hue, and a new black carpet covers the sound-deadened floor. The top frame and hydraulic system was restored, and we installed a new white convertible top. Fresh glass looks crisp and clean, Dozens of new trim pieces from Classic Industries were installed to make things new again inside.

This family heirloom 1970 Mustang Convertible is nicer looking, and nicer to drive, than it was when it rolled off the assembly line brand new. We at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop are honored to have the opportunity to bring it to a new level for many more years of family enjoyment.

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First video on this 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible:
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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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1957 Ford Thunderbird 5.0 Coyote Swap and Custom Chassis Part 3 V8 Speed & Resto Shop V8TV

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1957 Ford Thunderbird 5.0 Coyote Swap and Custom Chassis Part 3 V8 Speed & Resto Shop V8TV

A great way to enjoy a classic car is …to upgrade it with a modern engine, transmission, and suspension system for today’s power, performance, and reliability with yesterday’s classic looks. The crew at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop has performed many of these types of conversions, adding reliable power and performance without sacrificing that classic car look. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a great example of how to completely change the driving personality of a vintage car with today’s technology. The V8 Speed and Resto Shop crew installed a Ford Racing 5.0 Coyote V8 engine backed by a Ford 6R80 6-speed automatic transmission into this clean black Thunderbird.

00:00 Intro 1957 Ford Thunderbird 5.0 Coyote Swap and Custom Chassis Install
01:07 Fuel Injection Swaps at V8 Speed and Resto Shop
05:10 Flaming River Tilt Steering Column and Steering Wheel Install
05:38 Custom Exhaust Fabrication
06:34 Wilwood Brakes Install
07:31 Setting Ride Height on Coilovers
08:40 Driving the 1957 Ford Thunderbird 5.0 Coyote V8 Swap with Custom Chassis
10:20 Wide Open Throttle Launch 1957 Ford Thunderbird 5.0 Coyote V8 Swap with Custom Chassis
10:46 Building Building a Restomod at V8 Speed and Resto Shop
11:23 Final Thoughts On1957 Ford Thunderbird 5.0 Coyote Swap and Custom Chassis

But in order to handle the extra power, the V8 Speed and Resto Shop also installed a new performance chassis to add improved suspension geometry, more precise steering, better Wilwood brakes, increased traction, and overall chassis stiffness to the classic T-Bird. We’re also installing a Vintage Air A/C unit, sounds from Custom Autosound, and making some interior upgrades.

In part 1, we go over the story of this 1957 Thunderbird and outline the plans for the conversion. Be sure to subscribe for the next chapter to see the progress on this restomod Thunderbird!

In part 2, we cover the details on the chassis, engine, transmission, and modifications needed to the car’s body to make it all fit.

In part 3, we complete the assembly, paint the details, and take the 5.0 Coyote swap Thunderbird for a drive! With the new chassis, engine, Wilwood brakes, Hydratech booster, and other performance parts, the car drives wonderfully.

Part 1: https://youtu.be/dVhwYR9XhBU
Part 2: https://youtu.be/yUs8w_hl4Pg
Part 3: https://youtu.be/-G-QYfvQG1o

You can see more photos of the work on this one by clicking on the link in the description, and please don’t hesitate to contact us if your muscle car needs some upgrades, tuning, or a complete do-over… we’re happy to help!

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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
https://www.v8speedshop.com
resto@v8speedshop.com

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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Big Block 5-Speed Upgrades Feature Video V8 Speed & Resto Shop V8TV

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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Big Block 5-Speed Upgrades Feature Video V8 Speed & Resto Shop V8TV

We recently did some work on this clean 1969 Chevelle …for a cool customer who’s become a good friend over the years. The car came to us with most of the pieces in place, but just not playing that well together. In fact, it’s been a repeat visitor over the years getting better upgrades each time.

The first time, we did some driveline repairs, but the fun project was creating and installing a custom contoured firewall we made in our fabrication shop. It was made from 18 gauge cold rolled steel, and the design added strength and a style that didn’t look out of place on the Chevelle. Once that was body worked and painted, we moved on to the engine.

It originally arrived sporting a crate big block Chevy, but we eventually installed a Fast Times Motorworks built 460 cube torque monster for more laughs from the right pedal. This one started as a 454 with a 4-bolt block, but was bored and stroked to 460 cubes with Scat I-beam rods, Keith Black pistons, and ARP hardware throughout. The top end relies on a Howard’s roller cam and Edelbrock heads and intake inhaling the mix from an MSD Atomic EFI system.

It’s bolted to a Tremec TKO-600 6-speed manual transmission shifted by a Hurst stick and a hydraulic clutch for smooth action. We installed 3.55:1 Motive gears in the 12-bolt housing along with a Detroit TruTrac differential for better grip. We love the sound of a rumbling big block through the stainless x-pipe Borla mufflers.

Handling is improved with a QA1 tubular coil-over suspension system up front for adjustability, a nice ride, and a lowered stance. The upsized QA1 sway bar resists body roll when you whip the Grant steering wheel and Delphi quick-ratio steering box around. The rear is hung with more QA1 coil-overs, tubular arms, and sway bar. We added Wilwood disc brakes all the easy around, which hide behind 17” Rocket Racing Booster wheels. The calipers are squeezed by a Hydratech hydraulic brake assist unit.

Inside, you’ll find Dakota Digital Gauges, a tilt steering column, Scat seats, and a Vintage Air A/C unit with its compressor and belt held in place by a Vintage Air Frontrunner serpentine accessory drive system.

The Chevelle wears a handsome shade of metallic charcoal gray, but it really came to life when we added some custom-made silver SS396 stripes to the sides. It’s a sharp car that drives like a champ.

You can see more photos of the work on this one by clicking on the link in the description, and please don’t hesitate to contact us if your muscle car needs some upgrades, tuning, or a complete do-over… we’re happy to help!

Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for all your restoration and performance needs!
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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
https://www.v8speedshop.com
resto@v8speedshop.com

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1968 Chevrolet Camaro LS3 Restomod Interior Upgrades and Driving Video V8 Speed & Resto Shop V8TV

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1968 Chevrolet Camaro LS3 Restomod Interior Upgrades and Driving Video V8 Speed & Resto Shop V8TV

This great looking 1968 Chevrolet Camaro LS3 Restomod came to …the V8 Speed and Resto Shop to fix some tuning issues and to have a new custom interior installed. The plan was to modernize the door panels with some Fesler pieces, and custom design and build a center console to house the Vintage Air A/C controls, the power window switches, a pair of stainless cup holders, a double-din audio system, USB power, and the Tremec T56 6-speed shifter.

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop interior department completely designed, built, upholstered, and wired the custom console before installing it in the Camaro. The Fesler door and rear side panels were upholstered in matching black vinyl with a corresponding hounds-tooth insert to match the Camaro’s seats.

Before the car was complete, our team identified that the roof skin was rusty and improperly installed, so the V8 Speed and Resto Shop Fabrication Department went to work removing the old skin, repairing the rust, and installing a new piece. The V8 Speed and Resto Shop Body Shop finished the job and painted the new roof with a black industrial coating, then the Interior Shop installed a new vinyl top.

The LS3 1968 Camaro makes great power, and is a real blast to drive. It’s got some great parts on board, with Wilwood brakes, Bonspeed wheels, and a Chevrolet LS3. We’re excited to see this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro rolling down the road, and the owner is looking forward to making more memories on road trips with his restomod Camaro.

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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
https://www.v8speedshop.com
resto@v8speedshop.com

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1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe Feature Video V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

1971 Chevrolet C10 Performance Upgrades Completed Video V8 Speed & Resto Shop V8TV

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1971 Chevrolet C10 Performance Upgrades Completed Video V8 Speed & Resto Shop V8TV

This 1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne is a former work truck that is getting …some great performance upgrades, but keeping the weathered look at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. This 1971 C10 is very special to the owner, as it belonged to a close family friend and has been a part of his life since the late 1980s. We showed you how this truck looked when it came into our shop, and Today, it’s ready to be put back in service!

The recipe called for the 71 C10s cab and bed to be lifted off the frame, and then the chassis was disassembled, media blasted, and powder coated black. All new suspension bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, and other wear parts were installed, along with a complete differential and rear gear rebuild.

Power comes from a 383 stroker Chevy V8 engine, with a hydraulic roller cam, roller rockers, aluminum heads and intake, and a Holley Sniper EFI system making 430 horsepower. It’s bolted to a built 700R4 overdrive automatic transmission for smooth highway cruising.

The suspension is new with lowered spindles, springs, and shocks, and the ‘71 C10 now rolls on 20” Detroit Steel wheels for a modern look. Ned bed wood completes the look.

Inside, the V8 Speed & Resto Shop interior department restored the original interior to look brand new. We recovered the seats in the original Cheyenne pattern, upgraded the dash with new Dakota Digital gauges, added upgraded audio, vintage air a/c, cruise control, tilt steering… all things you’d expect in a modern truck. Plus, a secret exhaust cutout switch turns up the volume on the 383 at will!

We’re excited to see this 1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne rolling down the road, and the owner is looking forward to making more memories with the old friend of a truck.

Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for all your restoration and performance needs!
314.783.8325
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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
resto@v8speedshop.com

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

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

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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 classic car or muscle car with dead paint, we are happy to chat about performing this process for you. You can reach us at http://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.

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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1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE Driving Feature at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

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1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE Driving Feature at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

The black and gold late 1970s Pontiac Trans AM SEs are some of …the most recognizable American performance cars of all time. Of course, being the star of a huge Hollywood action film didn’t hurt, but these late 2nd gen Firebird Trans Ams had strong performance to match their movie star good looks.

Now you might not think 200 HP from the 1977 W72 400 cubic-inch Pontiac V8 sounds like much, but it did manage to churn up 325 ft. lbs. of torque at a time when performance was less than dismal thanks to the automaker’s scramble to improve fuel economy and emissions without the technology to make it happen. Detune was the call of the day, and the 1977 TA was definitely detuned.

But even so, the Y82 Special Edition package benefited from what was perhaps the best suspension system of the day, making these cars a blast to drive. Stiffer springs, tuned shocks, larger sway bars front and rear, and the “radial tuned” alignment specs all worked together to help these cars turn quickly and flatly in the corners. Is flatly a word?

Y82 cars also featured Hurst T-Tops, one of 2 t-top designs used in Firebirds, with the other being made by Fischer Body on later cars. The difference is that the Hurst tops are a bit narrower and don’t extend all the way to the door’s edge like the later Fisher versions, but they are still cool. The non T-Top Trans Am SE package was called the Y81.

Other Y81 and Y82 elements include Starlight Black paint with gold stripes, gold snowflake style 15 inch wheels, gold grille and headlight accents, and the legendary gold-toned firebird decal, with its head turned and breathing fire. Three engines were available, the code L78 Pontiac 400, the L80 Oldsmobile 403, and the most desirable W72 400, also known as the TA 6.6. A 3-speed automatic was standard with a 4-speed manual being a Trans Am only option.

Vinyl bucket seats, a gold-tinted engine turned dash panel, and a full complement of gauges were also part of the deal for ‘77. Of course, the required CB radio is a must for those looking to connect with their inner Bandits, and this one features air conditioning and a turbo 350 automatic transmission.

This particular car came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with it’s original W72 engine, but it has been treated to a performance rebuild with higher compression, a more aggressive camshaft, an aluminum intake manifold, and free-flowing dual exhaust. It’s also wearing a full Hotchkis suspension system to make it handle even better. Our team added a 2200 RPM stall torque converter, a Demon carburetor, a new radiator, and applied a performance tuneup to make it sing. We added some Pypes mufflers for a bit of growl along with 3.42:1 gears in a TruTrac differential to help it launch. We also took care of a few cosmetic items, like replacing the T-Top seals and a falling headliner, and repainted a damaged rear bumper cover.

But the biggest upgrade we performed was the install of a GearVendors overdrive unit, adding an automatic overdrive for faster highway cruising at a lower engine RPM. This also makes for a more capable chase car on your next bootleg run. Today, the car cruises at about 2100 RPM at 60 MPH. Nice.

This Y82 now performs better than the original issue 1977 version, but it still looks just as good. Just over 6000 ‘77 Trans Am SEs were built with the W72, and it’s always cool to see one. Oh yeah, the black and gold color scheme was introduced in 1976, a year before the Bandit cars, in commemoration of Pontiac’s 50th Golden Anniversary.

If you’ve got a Trans Am that needs some love, we’re happy to chat about it! You can reach us at http://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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