The V8 Speed and Resto Shop Body and Paint Center is a full-service custom body shop with extensive capabilities including:
There are many things to consider when planning a custom mandrel-bent exhaust system for your Classic, Muscle Car, or Hot Rod. Here at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, we bring up a whole list of question to the customer as we plan a system. Here are some of the high points:
Once these questions are answered, our techs can go to work designing a system that delivers on all requests.
This very clean 1968 Chevrolet Malibu Sport Coupe came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop for a little maintenance for the summer cruising season. The car is wearing a wide variety of options, including power steering and brakes, factory tilt wheel, in-dash tachometer, air conditioning, remote trunk release, power windows, rear sway bar, and more. We helped the customer locate the car, then performed some needed maintenance to get it back on the road. Soon, it returned for some updates, like Global West tubular front suspension. The latest upgrade is a 400+ HP 383 stroker engine from Blueprint Engine Supply! It drives amazingly, and has the right look!
Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!
817 S. MAIN STREET – RED BUD, IL 62278
This clean 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible is packing a 389 bored to 400 cubic inches breathing through 3 carbs and a gasket-matched top end. The owner is looking to have the tune optimized at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Read more for photos!
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This 1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne is a former work truck that is getting some great performance upgrades, but keeping the weathered look at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. This 1971 C10 is very special to the owner, as it belonged to a close family friend and has been a part of his life since the late 1980s. We showed you how this truck looked when it came into our shop, and Today, it’s ready to be put back in service!
The recipe called for the 71 C10s cab and bed to be lifted off the frame, and then the chassis was disassembled, media blasted, and powder coated black. All new suspension bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, and other wear parts were installed, along with a complete differential and rear gear rebuild.
Power comes from a Blueprint Performance 383 stroker Chevy V8 engine, with a hydraulic roller cam, roller rockers, aluminum heads and intake, and a Holley Sniper EFI system making 430 horsepower. It’s bolted to a built 700R4 overdrive automatic transmission for smooth highway cruising.
The suspension is new with lowered spindles, springs, and shocks, and the ‘71 C10 now rolls on 20” Detroit Steel wheels for a modern look. Ned bed wood completes the look.
Inside, the V8 Speed & Resto Shop interior department restored the original interior to look brand new. We recovered the seats in the original Cheyenne pattern, upgraded the dash with new Dakota Digital gauges, added upgraded audio, vintage air a/c, cruise control, tilt steering… all things you’d expect in a modern truck. Plus, a secret exhaust cutout switch turns up the volume on the 383 at will!
We’re excited to see this 1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne rolling down the road, and the owner is looking forward to making more memories with the old friend of a truck.
Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!
817 S. MAIN STREET – RED BUD, IL 62278
Author: Brody Prater
Content: That’s my truck, thanks V8 for making my dream a reality!! You guys did an amazing job on my girl!!
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Author: Scootosan
Content: Well done. The variable exhaust is a nice touch. My Dad had a 48 Ford with a Flat head and a manual valve on the floor from Muffler when the Cops around and then back to straight. Modern wheels that are relative to the factory appearance is the perfect choice.
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Author: Charles Dalton
Content: That truck is perfect. Until now, I didn’t care for “rustifications” (as I call them) but now I see it’s because the other ones weren’t executed properly. And the paint to match the weathering and rust – that is artistry. Outstanding – you all should be proud!
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Author: raddad10
Content: Absolutely lovin it. Pretty much what is going on with my 64 short bed big window C10. Unfortunately, the truck doesn’t have a good enough patina to wear on the road. Great job guys!!!!!!
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Author: DIY Life
Content: Awesome! Looks old, but performs like its new! Best way to restore! Great Job V8S&R!
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Author: Garden
Content: Great build, big advantage when you can take your ride out for lunch and not worry about door dings . It looks like that tilt you used is way too far back than any I have seen?
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Author: James Hutchins
Content: Looks like a good, safe and dependable driver. Sweet
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Author: Kevin Guthrie
Content: You can polish that single stage factory paint to a mirror shine. If you wax it enough times where there’s rusted sun burned through paint it just becomes shiny bare steel and it looks really good
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Author: GPLIPP
Content: Nicely done!
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Author: Cyclone Kevin
Content: Very nice job.
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Author: James Veach
Content: really nice I have a 1987 Ford ranger I wish I could do that too but since I live on $700 a month Social security it’s only a pipe dream I guess
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Author: Gary Jones
Content: Nice truck…
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Author: Phillip S
Content: RESPECT!
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Author: G McNelly
Content: Ain’t no good if you can’t drive them (a lot)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Author: Harold Lemons
Content: Please buy mine
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Author: Ex Pat Conn
Content: Trick
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Author: @rqkeating
Content: Looking forward to seeing more of these kind of videos to see all the fun stuff you guys are up to. Thanks!
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Author: @plymouthdie-castreplicas
Content: What a great project! I like these classic trucks so much.
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Author: @cemeteryhill
Content: Awesome refresh for a awesome truck!
My nephew(18) has a project 85′ C10. Always encourage him to work on it.
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Author: @tacocin
Content: Gee thanks for reminding me about how stupid I was to sell my 72 C-10! Great truck!
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Author: @gplipp6489
Content: Great vid. Love to see update work. Teal for a truck is pretty funky
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Author: @bruceh92
Content: C10’s are popular – anyone notice resales going up up?
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Author: @Brian.8272
Content: i just bought an 81 turbo trans am. 45k miles. mint condition, please do a show on upgrading the 301 v8 for some speed!!
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Author: @user-du7qq2ou2k
Content: like all the way. i love C10s
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Author: @bretz71
Content: Like Farm Truck, but Park Truck!
This is an unexpected car at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, but it’s cool nonetheless. These 4 wheel drive AMC mini-wagons are gaining popularity, both for their nostalgic draw, and also for their surprising capabilities when properly equipped. This one is powered by a 4-litre straight six, with plans to modify the suspension and do some other upgrades. It’s a father and son project, which makes it even cooler. Follow along as we help them “move the needle” to get this one closer to being ready to modify and enjoy.
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The Tremec TKX offers the perfect solution for muscle car enthusiasts seeking:
Contact V8 Speed & Resto Shop today! We’re passionate about helping you achieve the perfect manual transmission setup for your dream car. We work with Modern Driveline to engineer TKO transmission solutions for classics, hot rods, and muscle cars.
Visit our website at https://v8speedshop.com/ or call us at 314.783.8325 to discuss your Tremec TKX conversion!
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This clean 1967 Plymouth Barracuda came to visit the V8 Speed and Resto Shop in need of some carb tuning and maintenance to the audio system. It’s a cool car powered by a rebuilt 340 with some performance goodies and a 3-speed automatic transmission. The bone customer interior is a nice contrast with the black paint. Photo gallery after the break!
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This cool 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup is already equipped with a lowered suspension system and a Holley Sniper EFI system, but not all the pieces were playing nicely together. It came to our shop for some tuning and refinements to make it a cool cruiser.
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