1966 Oldsmobile 442 4-Speed Convertible at V8 Speed & Resto Shop

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1966 Oldsmobile 442 4-Speed Convertible with Factory Air Conditioning and 3 2 Barrels Visits V8 Speed & Resto for Maintenance

1966 Oldsmobile 442 Convertibles are not that common these days, especially when they are equipped with the 3-two barrel carb engine and factory installed air conditioning! This one is even hotter with the triple-black color scheme and Hurst wheels. The list of options is long… factory headrests, console vacuum gauge, full instrumentation including tic-toc-tach, rear seatbelts with holders, passenger side vanity mirror, and of course, the 400-cube V8 topped with 3 two barrel carbs and a 4-speed transmission! It’s a very cool car, and it came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for some maintenance and leak fixing so the owner can drive it and enjoy it trouble-free.

Check out the gallery of this awesome Oldsmobile 442 and share your thoughts with us in the comments section below! There’s also a Muscle Car Of The Week video shot behind the wheel of this very car!

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

817 S. MAIN STREET – RED BUD, IL 62278

Muscle Car Restoration Updates, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast!

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The V8 Radio Podcast is your perfect garage or road trip companion!

Hang out with Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke with Muscle Car project updates from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, insights on overthinking your project, muscle car videos, automotive trivia, and much more on the latest V8 Radio Podcast! #carpodcast #automotivepodcast #v8radio #musclecarpodcast

1973 Duster Photos and Video:

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1969 Chevelle SS Update: How Does A Complete Restoration Look 10 Years Later?

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Does a high-quality restoration stand up over time?

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop crew performed a complete restoration on this sweet 1969 Chevelle SS. The V8 Speed & Resto Shop team stripped the body, replaced the floors and trunk floor, assembled the body on the restored chassis, and performed bodywork and paint on this award-winning 1969 Chevelle. It’s powered by a big block Chevy V8 and a 5-speed Tremec transmission. The work was done back in 2014, so we thought it would be cool to revisit the car and see how a high-quality complete restoration looks over ten years later.

Fortunately, this 1969 Chevelle street machine still looks fresh today, and the owner takes great care of the car and drives and shows it when he can. Over the years, the car has only required a few maintenance items, but has also received several upgrades like a second set of wheels, Wilwood brakes, and a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission conversion. You can see those upgrades and the original restoration video in the links below.

If you’re looking for a restoration or a restomod Muscle Car, a stock or updated Classic, or even a full custom or hot rod, we’re always happy to chat about making your dream ride come true at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop!

1969 Camaro Restoration Preview Video

1969 Chevrolet Camaro With Surprise Under The Hood – Restoration Preview at V8 Speed and Resto

✅ The Votes Are In! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 6 Cylinder Restoration Part 2 at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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

#1969Camaro #camarorestoration #v8speedandresto #v8speedshop

1964 Chevrolet Nova Wagon Surfs In To The V8 Speed and Resto Shop For Completion

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This drivable dreamsicle conjures up summer days and sunsets at the beach with good times, good friends, and rock-n-roll!

It’s hard NOT to smile when you spy this ride, even if your eyes are burnin’ from the blazing Tangelo Pearl and Pearl White color scheme, polished trim, and sunburst glints off the Billet Specialties wheels. This Nova wagon came to visit the V8 Speed and Resto Shop for completion… it was a project that started in spare time, but needed more focus to see the finish line.

1964 Chevrolet Nova Station Wagon completion at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

1964 Chevrolet Nova Station Wagon completion at V8 Speed and Resto Shop Billet Specialties Wheels

A Focus on Custom Style and Performance

This Nova is powered by an Edelbrock Pro-Flo fuel-injected 350 Chevy stuck to a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission. A Vintage Air Frontrunner keeps the spinning things inline up front, including the A/C compressor, alternator, steering pump, and all the black hard-coated pulleys. A lumpy cam is heard through the Hooker headers and custom pipes, while the Nova is more sure-footed thanks to a Heidt’s front end, Wilwood disc brakes, and Continental-wrapped Billet Specialties wheels.

Inside, a full diamond-stitched custom interior is the place to be, with amped-up sounds and cool air conditioning to keep the hot sun at bay.

We completed various tasks all over this car to bring it all together, and we all really dig it. It arrived to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop already painted with the interior in place, but it still needed a lot of help to be a reliable and fun cruiser. Click through the pics to see the story evolve and how we were able to wrap this one up for the owner. Let us know if we can help your project ride the wave to reality!

Pro-Touring 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Supercharged LSA Swap at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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Do you dream of a classic muscle car with heart-pounding power and modern handling? Look no further than the V8 Speed and Resto Shop! We bring your vision to life, combining iconic style with cutting-edge performance upgrades.

1968 Chevrolet Camaro LSA 6 Speed pro-touring build at V8 Speed and Resto Shop engine bay

1968 Chevrolet Camaro LSA 6 Speed pro-touring build at V8 Speed and Resto Shop Forgeline Wheels and Wilwood Brakes

This stunning 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is a prime example. The owner craved the perfect blend of timeless looks and exhilarating performance. V8 Speed and Resto Shop delivered:

Supercharged LSA Engine: Unleash raw power with this modern high-performance engine, expertly installed without compromising the Camaro’s fresh as-delivered paint job.
Tremec 6060 6-Speed Manual Transmission: Take control of every gear change with this precision-engineered transmission, engineered to seamlessly integrate with the LSA engine.
Performance Cooling and Electrical Systems: Experience worry-free driving with upgraded systems designed to handle the increased power and ensure smooth operation.

Performance Engineered: We’ve meticulously integrated additional performance enhancements:

C&R Radiator and Coolers: Maintain optimal engine temperature for peak performance, on the road or at the track.
Vintage Air System: Enjoy cool comfort in the cabin, even on the hottest days.
Ridetech Coil-Over Suspension System: Experience exceptional handling and control with this top-of-the-line suspension upgrade.
Hydraulically Boosted Wilwood Brakes: Command ultimate stopping power with confidence, inspired by racing technology.
FORGELINE Wheels: Track-proven strength, great looks for the street, and American made.
Custom Exhaust System: Our team handcrafts a beautiful mandrel-bent, TIG welded stainless exhaust system with cutouts and Corsal mufflers that delivers both performance and a throaty growl.

The V8 team’s dedication goes beyond the ordinary:

Expert Modifications: We meticulously notched the subframe and fabricated a custom firewall and air intake system to ensure perfect fitment and functionality.
Custom style with Performance: Ringbrothers billet hood hinges and an in-house fabricated hood ensure a unique look while accommodating the supercharger.
Dyno-Tuned Results: Refined driving manners with measured power.

This is just a glimpse of what V8 Speed and Resto Shop can do for your muscle car. Let our passionate team transform your dream into reality. Contact us today to discuss your custom build! Check out the 3 1968 LSA Camaro build videos below!

1992 Unique Motorsport Cobra Maintenance At The V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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This cool Unique Motorsport Cobra came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop looking to convert to electric power steering with a closer ratio than rack it has currently installed. The owner is also looking to upgrade brakes to a 4 piston Wilwood manual system, and to add a full tonneau cover for the cockpit in our interior shop. The owner drives this one hard on the track, and we love that it gets used the way it was intended!

Hot Wheels: Chevy Corvette Restomod Build: Custom ’64 Corvette C2 At The V8 Speed Shop

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Hot Wheels: Chevy Corvette Restomod Build: Custom ’64 Corvette C2 At The V8 Speed and Resto Shop

We’ve all wanted a full-size version of our favorite Hot Wheels car, and this custom 1964 Chevrolet Corvette built at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop makes that dream come true! The restomod Corvette build features custom paint, performance suspension upgrades from Global West, new disc brakes, and a Holley Sniper EFI system install on the Edelbrock 350 crate engine.

The Design

The main part of the project was repainting the Corvette in custom colors. The goal was to give the overall appearance of a full-size Hot Wheels car, a car that is fun to look at and drive! Custom C2 Corvettes can be controversial, as changing a C2 Corvette from original can hurt it’s collector car market value. However, this 1964 Corvette did not have it’s original engine any longer, and the exterior and interior had been changed from their original colors as well. This allowed for some freedom of expression to build a custom Corvette with a new paint job all it’s own.

1964 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Build at V8 Speed and Resto Shop

Building The Corvette

This custom Corvette video features disassembling the corvette, repairing the fiberglass body, and a bit of Corvette C2 history. The V8 Speed and Resto Shop paint department repaints the Corvette in Ermine White, then lays out the 3 color custom stripe design. We mask off the stripes and custom paint the Corvette in our downdraft Blowtherm paint booth, and spray a final clear coat.

Watch The Build Video

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Our team had so much fun with this 1964 Corvette that we even built a 1:64th scale Hot Wheels version to match the full size car!

Let’s Build Your Dream

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop is as full service custom and restoration shop, complete with a full fabrication shop, body shop, paint shop, interior shop, and mechanical departments. We perform stock restorations and complete custom builds, and everything inbetween. LS Swaps, custom body mods, modern driveline swaps, custom interior, custom consoles, high quality custom paint, and dyno tuning are all available. Contact the V8 Speed and Resto Shop today to see how we can make your custom, restomod, pro-touring, street rod, or performance truck build come to life!

CONTACT THE V8 SPEED AND RESTO SHOP

817 S. Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
314.783.8325
https://www.v8speedshop.com/contact-us

Take A Desert Cruise in the Corvette! (Thanks to the owner for sharing this video!)

Custom 1964 Corvette Build Photos

#customcorvette #v8speedandresto #corvetterestoration

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

817 S. MAIN STREET – RED BUD, IL 62278

Cruisin’ Lindbergh and “Might As Well Syndrome” on This Week in Classic Cars Radio Show

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Cruisin’ Lindbergh is a happening where all types of automotive enthusiasts come together to relive memories and create new ones on a stretch of St. Louis road called Lindbergh Boulevard. Here, Jeff Homsher, Josh Gilbert, and Kevin Oeste chat about the July, 2023, Cruisin’ Lindbergh event on This Week in Classic Cars, an automotive radio show airing on The Big 550, KTRS AM Radio St. Louis. The next event is Saturday, July 22, 2023 kicking off around 6 PM, so you’re invited to bring out any car or truck you enjoy. Later on this episode, they chat about a situation many face when restoring or modifying a classic car, and that is what we call “Might As Well Syndrome”. Click the link to hear it all on This Week in Classic Cars from The Big 550, KTRS AM Radio St. Louis!

BONUS: Check out the Cruisin Lindbergh photos by Robert Ledesma here!

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Drive Your Collector Car on Friday, July 14, 2023!

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The SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced that the latest Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be officially celebrated on July 14, 2023. The date marks the fourteenth consecutive commemoration in what is now an annual holiday to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

Intended since 2010 to celebrate the classics of the past and the future, the U.S. Congress has helped launch CCAD by introducing resolutions each year at the SAN’s request. This year, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced U.S. House Resolution 573 (H. Res. 573). The resolution was sponsored by co-chairs of the SEMA-supported Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus. These Congressional leaders have been strong advocates for the automotive culture in Washington, D.C., and recognize the integral role collector cars have played in fostering our nation’s appreciation for the automobile’s unique historical place in our history.

It’s a perfect opportunity to drive your Classic or Muscle Car to work!

Help promote this special day: post on social media using the hashtag #CCAD and tag the celebration’s Facebook fan page (@CollectorCarAppreciationDayCCAD).

CELEBRATE OUR HOLIDAY YOUR WAY!

ATTEND an official vehicle-inspired event or web-based celebration.
HOST your own safety-minded gathering, club meeting or online gallery.
Promote a “HOLIDAY SALE” at your business in-store or online.
INVITE partnerships with nearby enthusiast-related groups if possible.
DRIVE your special ride—new or old—whatever the destination.

Learn More Here!

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1966 Oldsmobile 442 4-Speed Convertible with Factory Air Conditioning and 3 2 Barrels Visits V8 Speed & Resto for Maintenance

Check out the gallery of this awesome Oldsmobile 442 and share your thoughts with us in the comments section below! There’s also a Muscle Car Of The Week video shot behind the wheel of this very car!

The V8 Radio Podcast is your perfect garage or road trip companion!

Does a high-quality restoration stand up over time?

Other Chapters of This 1969 Chevelle Video Series:

Compete Restoration Video:
https://youtu.be/EZJsRkAFkWE

Tremec 5-Speed Conversion Video:
https://youtu.be/EZJsRkAFkWE

Complete Build Photo Gallery:
https://v8speedshop.com/69ChevelleResto

Contact us for your restoration: https://www.v8speedshop.com/contact

V8 Speed and Resto Shop

1969 Chevrolet Camaro With Surprise Under The Hood

Stuff You Don’t See Every Day

Striped For Style

Under The Hood

1969 Camaro Restoration Preview Video

Let’s Make It New Again

V8 Speed and Resto Shop

This drivable dreamsicle conjures up summer days and sunsets at the beach with good times, good friends, and rock-n-roll!

A Focus on Custom Style and Performance

Do you dream of a classic muscle car with heart-pounding power and modern handling? Look no further than the V8 Speed and Resto Shop! We bring your vision to life, combining iconic style with cutting-edge performance upgrades.

This stunning 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is a prime example. The owner craved the perfect blend of timeless looks and exhilarating performance. V8 Speed and Resto Shop delivered:

Performance Engineered: We’ve meticulously integrated additional performance enhancements:

The V8 team’s dedication goes beyond the ordinary:

This is just a glimpse of what V8 Speed and Resto Shop can do for your muscle car. Let our passionate team transform your dream into reality. Contact us today to discuss your custom build! Check out the 3 1968 LSA Camaro build videos below!

1966 Oldsmobile 442 4-Speed Convertible with Factory Air Conditioning and 3 2 Barrels Visits V8 Speed & Resto for Maintenance

Check out the gallery of this awesome Oldsmobile 442 and share your thoughts with us in the comments section below! There’s also a Muscle Car Of The Week video shot behind the wheel of this very car!

The V8 Radio Podcast is your perfect garage or road trip companion!

Does a high-quality restoration stand up over time?

Other Chapters of This 1969 Chevelle Video Series:

Compete Restoration Video:https://youtu.be/EZJsRkAFkWE

Tremec 5-Speed Conversion Video:https://youtu.be/EZJsRkAFkWE

Complete Build Photo Gallery:https://v8speedshop.com/69ChevelleResto

Contact us for your restoration: https://www.v8speedshop.com/contact

V8 Speed and Resto Shop

1969 Chevrolet Camaro With Surprise Under The Hood

Stuff You Don’t See Every Day

Striped For Style

Under The Hood

1969 Camaro Restoration Preview Video

Let’s Make It New Again

V8 Speed and Resto Shop

This drivable dreamsicle conjures up summer days and sunsets at the beach with good times, good friends, and rock-n-roll!

A Focus on Custom Style and Performance

Do you dream of a classic muscle car with heart-pounding power and modern handling? Look no further than the V8 Speed and Resto Shop! We bring your vision to life, combining iconic style with cutting-edge performance upgrades.

This stunning 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is a prime example. The owner craved the perfect blend of timeless looks and exhilarating performance. V8 Speed and Resto Shop delivered:

Performance Engineered: We’ve meticulously integrated additional performance enhancements:

The V8 team’s dedication goes beyond the ordinary:

This is just a glimpse of what V8 Speed and Resto Shop can do for your muscle car. Let our passionate team transform your dream into reality. Contact us today to discuss your custom build! Check out the 3 1968 LSA Camaro build videos below!

Hot Wheels: Chevy Corvette Restomod Build: Custom ’64 Corvette C2 At The V8 Speed and Resto Shop

The Design

Building The Corvette

Watch The Build Video

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/RIkdDS

Let’s Build Your Dream

CONTACT THE V8 SPEED AND RESTO SHOP

Take A Desert Cruise in the Corvette! (Thanks to the owner for sharing this video!)

Custom 1964 Corvette Build Photos

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

Compete Restoration Video:
https://youtu.be/EZJsRkAFkWE

Tremec 5-Speed Conversion Video:
https://youtu.be/EZJsRkAFkWE

Complete Build Photo Gallery:
https://v8speedshop.com/69ChevelleResto