Customer Spotlight Videos – V8 Speed and Resto Shop

We’re fortunate to have so many great customers who entrust us with their classics, muscle cars, and trucks. The following videos feature updates on some of the various cars we’re either working on, or have completed at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop.

1979 Pontiac Trans Am Supercharged LS3 Swap Upgrades at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

1979 Pontiac Trans Am Supercharged LS3 Swap Upgrades at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

This clean 1979 Pontiac Trans Am came to the V8 speed and Resto shop in need of …some major performance upgrades. The car was born with an anemic Oldsmobile 403 V8 engine coupled to a 3 speed automatic transmission. We did an initial dyno run to find it only made 168 horsepower at the rear wheels, which might have been okay for 1979, but definitely not cool for today. The answer to this problem lies in the form of a Edelbrock supercharged Chevrolet performance LS3 V8 backed by a 6-speed T56 Magnum transmission.

The car has already had some suspension upgrades with some cool parts from Hotchkiss, but we are going to install the new Powertrain and dial-in the suspension to make sure the car handles all that Newfound supercharged power. The E Force supercharger relies on an upgraded camshaft from Comp Cams, and is capable of making over 800 horsepower running on E85 fuel. We will be sharing complete build and final dyno videos of this car once the transformation is complete.

If you’ve got a classic, muscle car, Resto Mod, Pro Touring, or Pro Street car 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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1979 Pontiac Trans Am Supercharged LS3 Swap Upgrades at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 L78 Restoration at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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 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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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 http://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 http://www.v8speedshop.com today.

1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible Upgrades at 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

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

1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE 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 cube 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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1970 Ford Mustang Convertible Restoration at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

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

We’re finishing up a 1970 Ford Mustang convertible restoration 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 bodywork, and repainted the Mustang in a nearly-original color. We thought we’d share an update as we build the car in our latest “What are you in for” video series where we share in-process projects from around the shop!

The 1970 Mustang convertible is powered by a 302 V8 backed by an 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, until it was wrecked in 1993 and parked. It has not been used since then, and we are looking forward to returning it to the road after the restoration is 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 to keep the body structure supported and true, and sheet metal repairs began. The quarter panels, rear tail panel, doors and floors were replaced with all new steel.

While this 1970 Ford Mustang convertible is being restored to appear original, we are modifying a few aspects of the car for better drivability and more enjoyment. For example, we are upgrading the front suspension to a system from Rod and Custom Engineering, which provides a tubular upper and lower control arm assembly based on the Mustang II geometry. It also features an oversize 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 wiring and brake lines.

The color is very close to the original Medium Bright Blue, but it’s been tweaked a bit as preferred by the owner. 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 original bucket seats and reupholstered them in the original white / parchment hue, and a new black carpet will cover the sound-deadened floor. The top frame is restored and new top material will be stretched to fit.

This family heirloom 1970 Mustang Convertible will be 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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We can design and apply a custom paint scheme on your race car, classic car, or muscle car at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, contact the V8 Speed and 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.

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1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Restoration Update at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Restoration Update at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

We’re completing some upgrades and restoration tasks on this 400-powered 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in the …V8 Speed and Resto Shop. The Sterling Silver 1977 Trans Am has been in our customer’s family since new and often driven over the years. Today, it’s in for a mechanical, interior, and body and paint restoration. We thought we’d share an update as we build the car in our latest “What are you in for” video series where we share in-process projects from around the shop!

Original-family owned cars like this 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am are special heirlooms for sure. Our customer was just 3 years old when his family went to their local Pontiac dealer and picked out this silver over red ‘77 TA, and it’s been in the family ever since. In fact, the story goes that our customer picked the color as a little kid! The car is powered by the Pontiac 400 V8, a more desirable engine than the California-spec Oldsmobile 403 alternative.

Today, it is showing over 170,000 miles on the odometer, which is great news… the car has been driven and enjoyed over all these years! However, that also means it suffered some wear and tear, despite the owner’s Father carefully performing maintenance on the car. Once in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, our team removed the Pontiac 400 engine for rebuilding, and upgraded it with a COMP roller cam conversion for a bit more power and longevity. The engine cleaned and machined, and was fitted with all new bearings, rings, and other wear items.

The subframe was removed and media blasted, and the suspension system was upgraded with tubular control arms from Global West and Bilstein shock absorbers. SSBC disc brakes are an improvement over stock.

The 1977 Trans Am had some rust issues, so the V8 Speed and Resto Shop team repaired rust in the quarter panels, doors, fenders, dash, and trunk floor with new sheet metal. At this point, the car is about to enter the bodywork phase for a repaint in the original Sterling Silver color, which will stand out against a refreshed red interior.

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Contact the V8 Speed and 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

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1964 Corvette C2 Restomod Custom Paint and Suspension Upgrades at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

1964 Corvette C2 Restomod Custom Paint and Suspension Upgrades at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

We’re completing some upgrades and restoration tasks on this cool 1964 Chevrolet Corvette C2 restomod …in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. The list included adding a Holley Sniper EFI system to the Edelbrock crate 350 V8 and some dashboard electrical rewiring. The V8 Team also upgraded the suspension using a full set of Global West tubular control arms, trailing arms, and sway bars. The Corvette will roll on Rocket Racing wheels, but the biggest change is the new custom paint with an asymmetrical stripe design! We thought we’d share an update as we build the car in our latest “What are you in for” video series where we share in-process projects from around the shop!

This 1964 Corvette restomod has not been in its original state for a long time. In fact, the car was originally blue with a blue interior. Our customer purchased the car painted white with red insides, and the original Chevy small block was long gone. In its place is an Edelbrock 350 crate engine now topped with a Holley Sniper EFI system for more precise fuel control. Because of these changes, the owner felt it was cool to build the car the way he wanted.

The V8 Speed & Resto Shop team ditched the original suspension in favor of some upgraded C2 Corvette tubular front upper and lower control arms from Global West, along with their matching tuned sway bar. Billstein shock absorbers dampen the springs and make for a smoother ride. The rear suspension is also from Global West.

The owner supplied our body and paint team with some cool C2 Corvette design sketches, and the V8 crew took it from there. After bodywork was completed, the restomod Corvette was shot in a new application of classic Ermine White. But this time, the ‘64 Corvette was treated to an asymmetric stripe custom paint design featuring a dark red and charcoal color scheme. We think the design looks great on the car, and will really command attention.

We can design and apply a custom paint scheme on your race car, classic car, or muscle car at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, contact the V8 Speed and 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.

1966 Ford Fairlane 428 Upgrades at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

1970 Plymouth Superbird 392 HEMI 6-Speed Restomod Transformation at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

1970 Plymouth Superbird 392 HEMI 6-Speed Restomod Transformation at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

We’re transforming this 1972 Plymouth into a 1970 Plymouth Superbird complete with a Mopar Performance 392 …6.4 Hemi and a 6-Speed manual transmission in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. It’s also getting some new tubular front suspension and other upgrades along with a complete repaint. We thought we’d share an update as we build the car in our latest “What are you in for” video series where we share in-process projects from around the shop!

This car was born as a 1970 Plymouth Satellite wearing Ivy Green. It was originally powered by a 318 V8 and used an automatic transmission shifted on the column. However, it went through a personality change and took on GTX appearance options at some point, including a bright Lime Light green repaint and a hopped up 360 engine. And although this was cool, our customer wanted something more, so he sent the car to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop for a complete Superbird conversion!

The Plymouth Superbird was engineered for high-speed aerodynamic stability on the high bank NASCAR tracks back in 1970. The race versions were radical cars for sure, with the large rear spoiler, nose cone, and 426 race hemi under the hood. The concept worked, as the Superbird and it’s cousin Dodge Daytona were good for the first 200+ MPH speeds in NASCAR.

To be NASCAR legal, “street” versions of the Superbird and Daytona had to be sold to the public, and although they were not widely appreciated when new, they are highly prized collectibles today. They command high prices at auctions due to their unusual design and limited production, which means that they are out of reach of most people.

However, the pieces to create your own Superbird have existed for years. And by doing a conversion, you don’t have to worry about negatively affecting the value of an original if you want to make changes, like adding a fuel injected HEMI engine or making the body nicer than the originals.

This car went from Satellite to GTX, and is on it’s way to Superbird glory as we perform all the modifications here at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. One of the great things about Chrysler products are the fender tags, which spell out all the originally installed features in codes on the fender, making these cars easier to authenticate. In this case, nobody is trying to suggest this was a Superbird from birth, but rather, a dream car for our customer tailored to his specifications. We’re happy to bring it to life!

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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
Email: resto@v8speedshop.com

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