This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL rumbles thanks to a 460+ cubic inch 428 fed by two four barrel Holleys on top, and is shifted with a 4-speed manual transmission. The car came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for some basic maintenance, as well as bodywork and a repaint . Follow the progress here!
Happy Father’s Day from V8 Speed and Resto! Carrying on our weekend long Father’s Day Pics of the V8 Speed and Resto Crew; meet Brian Wibbenmeyer. His caption on this photo:
“I found the original picture I wanted to share for Father’s Day. This is me standing on the trailer as my father writes a check to pay for the 69 Camaro project that would be his first restoration and got me hooked on this industry/lifestyle.”
Picture is circa 1986.
Enthusiasm for cool cars often starts at a young age, and we’re happy Brian continues to share his enthusiasm with all of us!
We recently got our 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS back from the dustless media blaster to find what type of previous repairs, rust, and corrosion were hiding under the paint.
Getting a car back from a media blaster is exciting because you’re always hoping for the best – meaning that the body or frame will need as little rust and damage repair as possible. There are many questions surrounding the media blasting process. For example:
What is the best blasting media to use for an old car?
What is dustless blasting?
What is glass bead?
What is the best blasting for classic car restoration?
Does sandblasting warp panels?
Is dustless blasting safe?
What can I expect when my car comes back from the media blaster?
What is the best way to strip paint and rust from an old car?
What is the best method to remove paint from a muscle car?
We attempt to answer all these questions in this video where we walk around and take a close-up book at the body shell of this 1967 Camaro after dustless media blasting.
Dustless blasting involves using high-pressure water and glass bead media to remove paint from the surface of the body. It is an excellent way to remove paint from highly contoured surfaces and areas that would take far too long with a traditional sanding tool. Here at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop, we will still manually strip the big flat panels like hoods, roof skins, decklids, door skins and quarter panels, just to minimize any risk of warpage and to have better control over the process. However, the dustless blaster will quickly strip the paint from the fire wall, floors, underside of the car, the trunk floor, door, jams, and all of the little pieces and parts, including the chassis and frame. It is a great way to go.
We’ve restored many Camaros here at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop, and we are looking forward to doing some sheet-metal repair on this car. Plans call for work in the quarter panels, inner wheel houses, trunk floor, dashboard replacement, repairing the outer cowl panels, (or tulip panels), and many more little holes that we found throughout the body shell. We’ll share updates as this 1967 Camaro goes through the fabrication center here at V8 Speed and Resto.
If you have a restoration project like this Camaro, or would like a custom built Hot Rod or classic, you can reach our shop anytime at https://www.v8speedshop.com and we are happy to chat about your project.
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V8 Speed and Resto Shop
817 S. Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
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Plymouth named it the Duster, but this freshly restored 1973 version by the V8 Speed and Resto Shop is too clean for the name! Unless you’re referring to the hot 340 V8 under the hood.. then it all starts to make sense. You’ll get to hear the thumping Comp cam under the Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads when we post the video feature. The V8 team was honored for the opportunity to restore every aspect of this car. But that blue though! The secret of the color is also revealed in the video… stay tuned!
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What a perfect day at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop! ☀️ The sun is shining, and our incredible team is enjoying a well-deserved break with a fun barbecue lunch. The occasion is to celebrate the completion of a long-term restoration, reflect on the process, and appreciate the work and dedication of the team. The smell of pulled pork and the sound of laughter fill the air as we gather together to savor delicious food and great company.
It’s moments like these that remind us how fortunate we are to have such an amazing team. We work hard, putting our heart and soul into restoring classic beauties, and today, we’re taking a moment to recharge and appreciate each other’s camaraderie. As we share stories and enjoy the warmth of the sun, we’re reminded that our shared passion for automotive restoration is what brings us together.
Here’s to the bright sunny days, mouthwatering barbecues, and the incredible team that makes our shop a truly special place. Cheers to the joy of teamwork and the satisfaction of creating automotive masterpieces! 🍔🌞 #Teamwork #RestorationShop #BBQLunch #EnjoyingTheSun
We are thrilled to be working on the restoration of a very cool 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Roadster. Our talented team has completed the bodywork, and we’ve just applied the first coats of primer. The next step? A stunning custom metallic blue paint job that will make this beauty truly shine! 🌟 Stay tuned for updates on this extraordinary project as we make this classic Corvette far nicer than it was when new. Follow along with us as we breathe new life into this iconic American sports car!
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See the restoration photos: https://v8speedshop.com/1969-chevrolet-corvette-jl/
This amazing custom blended metallic blue 2-stage paint was formulated by V8 Speed and Resto Shop painter Jeff Wittlich before he sprayed it on a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster we’re restoring in the shop. These photos are “straight out of the gun”, meaning the paint has not been sanded or polished… but will sparkle even more when it is! The V8 Speed and Resto Shop Body and Paint Center is top-notch, and we’re always happy to spray original or custom colors on classics, customs, and muscle cars. Click To See More!
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You won’t find tangled or messy wires in any of our restored cars at V8 Speed and Resto. Kaylee is using heat shrink tubing and Techflex wire protection loom to keep the wires on this 1969 Chevelle SS 396 clean and organized.
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Metal melts and sparks fly as Tim repairs panels on a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. A lot of labor and love goes into the bodywork of our restorations; knowing this is the most important part of the process…the foundation.
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We were relieved and happy to see the super clean original body panels after this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am returned from Custom Coatings, STL. after a dustless blasting. We complete all kinds of rust repairs and custom metal fabrication here at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, but starting with the best car possible makes a huge difference. Dustless Blasting is one of the safest and most effective ways to remove paint and rust, allowing a clean start to your muscle car restoration. We’re happy to be able to start moving forward on this custom restomod Trans Am without having to perform lots of rust and damage repair first. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is getting a full Pro-Touring restoration, including modern power and amenities while keeping a classic Trans Am look.
Thanks to our friends at Custom Coatings, STL, for taking care of this Trans Am while removing decades of paint! You can reach us at https://www.v8speedshop.com to chat about your classic car or muscle car restoration.
Custom Coatings STL Website: https://customcoatingsstl.com/
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