This beautiful 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible was restored a few years ago, and is a really clean car. It is powered by a 428 Cobra Jet backed by a 4-speed transmission, but the engine doesn’t run as it should, so our team at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop will be doing some diagnostics to see what’s up with the Cobra Jet. Follow along to see the progress!
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This beautiful 1968 Dodge Coronet 500 came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of some underhood paint restoration and an engine rebuild. This cool car is still owned by the family that bought it new!
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Starting a new or freshly rebuilt engine can be stressful, as there are many details to look after. It’s for this reason that we’ve created this detailed checklist to help keep track of all of the safety and performance elements to consider when starting a rebuild new or rebuilt engine for the first time. This also applies to reviving an engine that has been in storage for a long period of time.
Feel free to download this checklist and let it help you keep track of the safety and performance elements, courtesy of your friends at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop!
You can always contact us at the shop for all your restoration, performance, and Classic or Muscle Car needs!
817 S. MAIN STREET – RED BUD, IL 62278
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.
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According to the numbers, there were only 38 of these first generation 1967 Excalibur roadsters built, and the V8 Speed & Resto Shop crew just finished a freshening on a very cool maroon version for a great customer. The car is powered by a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 327 and is hooked to a Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic transmission, and features functional side exiting pipes and dual exhaust. The chassis is basically a stretched 1964 Studebaker Lark, with front disc brakes and a third headlight that turns with the steering wheel, like a Tucker Torpedo. Inside, you’ll find an engine-turned dash with Stewart Warner gauges and an original Motorola radio. This car is showing just over 19,000 miles on the odometer, and had not run in years before being delivered to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for a tune-up and some new wide whitewalls from Diamond Back Classics. These are rare and unusual cars, and we’re happy to keep them on the road!Click “Read More” for the complete photo gallery!
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817 S. MAIN STREET – RED BUD, IL 62278
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1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode 372
1984 was a memorable year for a lot of things, and in many ways it signaled the start Continue reading “1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode 372”
1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO – Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode 371
Picture if you will, you’re 25 years old, gasoline is .40 / gallon, you just bought Continue reading “1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO – Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode 371”
Camaro Vs. Firebird – Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 370
Two of the most popular Muscle Cars were introduced for the 1967 model year, and although they are technically cousins, Continue reading “Camaro Vs. Firebird – Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 370”
Top Corvettes Volume 2 – Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 369 V8TV
There are many awesome Corvettes in The Brothers Collection, and while it’s true that this show is called Continue reading “Top Corvettes Volume 2 – Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 369 V8TV”
