From stock originals to all-out show cars, we restore and build all kinds of Camaros at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop

Chevrolet Camaros are a staple of performance American pony cars, we’re huge Camaro fans at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Weather you have a base 1967 6-cylinder original heirloom, a hot ’69 Z/28, or a Pro-Touring Camaro of any year, we’re all about ’em.

At the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, we’ve restored, modified, repaired, and upgraded Camaros of all years and are always excited to discuss new projects. From numbers matching originals to restomods with high performance chassis, LS or LT engine power, custom interiors and show-car paint, we handle it all at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop!

1968 Chevrolet Camaro RELOADED

Below are some videos of our work… contact us today to discuss your Camaro’s needs and how we can bring your Camaro vision to reality!

At the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, we perform all kinds of restoration and upgrades on Camaros, including:

Complete Restorations:

– Rotisserie Restorations
Rust Repair and Panel Replacement
– Chassis Restoration
– Engine Rebuilding – In House Machine Shop
– Complete Interior & Upholstery Restoration
Bodywork & Paint
– Electrical & Wiring
– Assembly, Tuning, Alignment, Show Detailing

Popular Modifications and Upgrades:

– Vintage Air A/C Systems
– Disc Brakes
– Upgraded Dash Gauges & Audio
Custom Seats and Upholstery
Custom Paint
Custom Engine Builds, LS Swaps
– 5 and 6 Speed Manual Transmissions
Full Custom Chassis

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And of course, we do complete full custom builds!

Let the V8 Speed and Resto Shop team learn your wishes, design, build, and bring your dream Camaro to life. We can even help you find a clean car to start with if you don’t have one.

Contact Us Today

Click or call the V8 Speed and Resto Shop today to start the conversation about the best version of your Camaro. Our team will help learn your vision and create a plan. We can help with transport, too. Keep in mind we build ALL kinds of Muscle Cars, GTOs, Mustangs, 442s, Chevelles… we’ve worked on them all!


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    Tell us about your plan! What can we build or modify for you?

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    Camaro Photo Galleries

    Below are just some of the Camaros we’ve restored, modified, upgraded and repaired over the years at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop.


    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

    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

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    This super-clean pro-touring 1969 Camaro was built by it’s owner, but the 900+ horsepower twin turbo LS engine does not want to keep its cool under the hood.   The V8 team is taking a look to see if a good solution can be engineered to help the owner be able to drive his prized Camaro.  

    Continue reading “1969 Chevrolet Camaro Twin Turbo Heat Management at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop”

    Taking a restomod 1969 Camaro to the next level

    This stunning 1969 Camaro may look finished, but at V8 Speed & Resto Shop, we know there’s always room for improvement. Take a closer look as we transform this classic muscle car into a road-ready performer!

    Under the Hood:

    • Holley Sniper EFI System: We ditch the carburetor for a modern fuel injection system, boosting power, efficiency, and drivability on the 396 cubic inch engine.

    Suspension and Handling:

    • Detroit Speed Upgrade: For sharper handling and a smoother ride, we install high-performance Detroit Speed suspension components.
    • Wilwood Disc Brakes: More power and better handling require predictable and powerful brakes.  
    • YearOne 17″ Billet Chevy Rally Wheels: Traditional look with better clearance for modern brakes.

    Further Upgrades:

    • Vintage Air A/C System: Beat the heat in comfort with a modern air conditioning system from Vintage Air.
    • Tremec TKX 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission: Cruise effortlessly on the highway with a modern 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

    This cool green Camaro is a perfect example of how restoration and performance upgrades can come together to create a truly special car.  Contact the V8 Speed and Resto Shop to plan the next steps for your muscle car!

    Check out the video of this revitalized 1969 Camaro! 

     Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!

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    817 S. MAIN STREET – RED BUD, IL 62278

    Some restored cars look completed, but still require extensive refinement and tuning to be road-ready.    In this case, our customer had this sweet 1969 Camaro restored for them, but the shop did not complete some of the final drivability details, so the customer is not confident driving the car.  The car is sporting some cool parts selections like a FiTech fuel injected 454 Chevy V8 coupled to a Tremec TKO 500 5-Speed transmission, all wrapped in a stock RS / SS trim package.   However, the “last 5%” details still need to be addressed to make sure the car is ready for miles of trouble-free cruising.  For example, the front tires rub the inner fenders when turning, the windshield washer system does not work, there are some loose radio wires, and other nuisance items.   Once they are remedied, the engine tune will be optimized, brake performance dialed-in, and other systems verified for proper operation.    The V8 Speed & Resto Shop team is well-versed in this process, and we’ll be performing final adjustments to remedy the quirks of a fresh restoration.  

     Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!

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    817 S. MAIN STREET – RED BUD, IL 62278