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!

V8 Speed and Resto Shop Full Shop Tour Walk Through Video

Join us on a full-length tour of the V8 Speed and Resto Shop! You’ll see in-depth features of some of great completed restomod and pro-touring cars as we prepare them for the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, and works in progress in our mechanical department, metal fabrication shop, body shop, paint center, upholstery shop, engine machine shop, and more.

Some of the cars featured include:

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Resto Mod – MCACN debut, The Garage Museum display car, competed 2023

1968 Chevrolet Camaro “Reloaded” – MCACN veteran, SEMA veteran, 2011

1969 Chevrolet Camaro “Lou’s Change” – MCACN veteran, SEMA veteran, 2013

1967 Pontiac GTO Resto Mod – MCACN veteran, 2019

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Resto Mod COMP Cams Anniversary Car – MCACN debut, SEMA veteran, 2016

1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS – MCACN debut, Completed 2010

1957 Ford Ranch Wagon Custom

… and many more!

We’re fortunate for the opportunity to build such cool cars for great enthusiast customers around the world. If you have a classic car with its own story, we’d love to help bring it back to life, preserving what makes it special while restoring it to its full potential.

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Check out this incredible modernized Mopar at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals!

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Check out this incredible modernized Mopar at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals!

Exo Mod Concepts introduces the D69 Carbon Daytona, a reimagined 1969 Dodge Daytona built on a 2022 Hellcat Challenger Redeye chassis. This amazing machine blends past, present, and future with every body panel crafted from aircraft-quality carbon fiber.

From the hood, fenders, and quarter panels to the decklid and wing—everything is custom-made and meticulously designed. The D69 retains its safety features, including a steel safety cage, airbags, and modern tech while merging the iconic look of the original Daytona with modern performance.

This modern custom packs 807 horsepower and remains under the factory warranty. Rick and his team even stretched the body 10 inches to match the proportions of the original ’68-’69 Mopar Charger. Inside, the D69 features custom leather seats and door panels, adding luxury to the powerful build.

The reception has been phenomenal, and the D69 stood tall at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals. Don’t miss this unique fusion of classic design and modern muscle!

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🏁 Factory Engineered Race Car: Historic 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet at MCACN Show V8TV

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## 🏁 Factory Engineered Race Car: Historic 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet at MCACN Show V8TV

Join us as we dive into the fascinating history of a rare 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet, a car that has earned its place among the legends of American muscle. This particular Mustang is part of the exclusive 135 series, with only 50 of these special models ever built. Ford engineered these cars to showcase their new 428 Cobra Jet V8 engine, which became known as the “King of the Road.”

The development of this car wasn’t without challenges. From battling rear wheel hop—famously depicted in the movie *Bullitt*—to overcoming engine oil temperature issues, Ford’s racing and engineering teams faced a tug-of-war. One of the most interesting solutions was the oil cooler, adapted from an unexpected source: a concrete mixer.

Hear firsthand from the owner, Roger Parlett, a retired Ford engineer, who after a stroke of luck, purchased this Mustang for just $2,300. Despite early challenges, including a restrictive 390 exhaust system, this car performed impressively on the drag strip, running the quarter mile in 13.49 seconds. This Mustang’s racing days were cut short when the owner was drafted, and the car spent many years in storage. Today, it stands as a unique piece of automotive history, with a story that continues to captivate enthusiasts.

Whether you’re a Mustang aficionado or simply love the story behind rare muscle cars, this video offers a deep dive into what makes this 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet truly special.

This stunning and significant 1968 Ford Mustang was an award-winning feature vehicle at the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show in Chicago. You can see more from the show and purchase tickets to the 2024 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals here:

https://www.mcacn.com

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Top Cats – Rare Buick Wildcat Muscle at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN 2023

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Top Cats – Rare Buick Wildcat Muscle at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN 2023

The Buick Wildcat is a big Muscle Car, and here, Buick enthusiast Ted Nagel shares four amazing 1965 Buick Wildcats he brought out to display at the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show in Chicago.

The 1965 Buick Wildcat was a sporty version of the full-size Buick coupe, initially starting life as an Invicta in 1962. By 1965, the base Wildcat engine was the 325 horsepower 401 “Nailhead” V8, but you could get the optional 340 HP 425 version, or the Super Wildcat 425 that churned out 360 HP thanks to the two 4-barrel carburetors.

Ted Nagel brought out four great Wildcats, including his version of the ideal ‘Cat featuring a rare aluminum dual-quad intake manifold and a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission beneath the stock 4-speed console. The other three are restored to original configuration but boasting lots of rare options and combinations, like the red 1 of 14 Custom Convertibles with both the 4- speed and the Super Wildcat dual quad 425 V8!

Learn more about the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show at the link:

https://www.mcacn.com

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V8 Speed and Resto Shop Celebrates 20 Years In Business at the 2024 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals!

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V8TV and the V8 Speed and Resto Shop celebrate in grand style with great cars at the 2024 MCACN show!

2024 marks the 20th Anniversary of V8TV and the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, and we’re honored to be at the 15th MCACN show sharing some of the Muscle Cars and Corvettes we’ve built along the way!

We’re fortunate to be involved with the MCACN show and team since the beginning, either displaying cars from our shop, covering the event for V8TV or Muscle Car Of The Week, producing DVDs of the event, producing promotional video about the show, handing out “celebrity” pick awards, or pulling covers off Featured Unveilings at the show as Emcee. It’s been an amazing partnership, and an event we look forward to each year. Sure, the cars are awesome, but the annual reunion of friends, family, and industry colleagues is really what makes the MCACN show a remarkably special event. And in a way, the MCACN show and the V8 Speed and Resto Shop grew up together.

Now that MCACN is old enough to drive, and our shop is now just about old enough to drink, we thought it would be fun to bring some special full builds from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop to add a little more color and horsepower to this unbelievable event. You may have seen these cars featured on our V8TV Television Show and YouTube channels, and we hope you enjoy seeing them in person as much as we enjoyed building them. We’re honored to share these special rides with MCACN attendees!

We can’t thank the MCACN team enough for the camaraderie and the opportunity to be a small part of this unbelievable show each year. Our V8 Speed family is grateful for the chance to build these cars for wonderful customers, and we are excited and humbled to display them at this world-class event to help celebrate our 20th Anniversary. Here’s to many more years of MCACN and V8 Speed and Resto!

We invite you to come and see these in person at the MCACN show!

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Resto Mod

Chevrolet ZZ427 EFI V8
Tremec TKX 5-Speed
Holley Terminator EFI
Custom Mixed Blue Color by V8 Speed and Resto
Custom Stitched Leather Interior by V8 Speed and Resto
Vintage Air A/C
The Garage Museum Display Car 2023
MCACN Debut 2024

1968 Chevrolet Camaro “Reloaded”

490 Big Block Chevy by Fast Times Motorworks
Custom Body Mods by V8 Speed and Resto
BASF “Silver Bullet” and “Gunsmoke” gray color
Holley EFI, TCI 4L80E Overdrive Transmission
Detroit Speed Suspension
Vintage Air A/C
Rocket Racing Wheels
SEMA Show Veteran 2011 / 2017
MCACN Veteran 2011

1969 Chevrolet Camaro “Lou’s Change”

Custom ZL1 Theme, Designed by Steinhauser Design
GM Carbon Fiber ZL1 Hood Insert in Steel Hood by V8 Speed and Resto
3D Printed Grille and Badges
630 HP Supercharged LSA V8
Detroit Speed Subframe and QuadraLink rear Suspension
Tremec 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Forgeline Wheels, Wilwood Brakes
SEMA Show Veteran 2013

1967 Pontiac GTO Resto Mod

Complete Restoration
Pontiac 400 V8, COMP Roller Cam
Overdrive Transmission, FiTech EFI
BMR Performance Suspension
Vintage Air A/C
MCACN Veteran 2019

1964 Chevrolet Corvette Resto Mod

Custom Asymmetric Paint Scheme
EFI Small Block Chevy V8
Tremec TKX 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Global West Suspension
Stock Appearing Interior
Vintage Air A/C
MCACN Debut 2024

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Resto Mod COMP Cams Anniversary Car

454 Cube LSX Built By Butler LS
Full COMP Cams Roller Drivetrain
FAST EFI
TCI 6-X 6 Speed Automatic
Heidt’s Subframe and Rear 4-Link Suspension
BAER Brakes, CCW Wheels
Vintage Air A/C
SEMA Show Veteran 2016

1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS

Original 6-Cylinder SS Car
Holley EFI 350 V8
700R4 Overdrive
Hotchkis Suspension
Magnaflow Exhaust
BMW Estoril Blue Paint
Rocket Racing Wheels
Vintage Air A/C
2012 World Of Wheels Gold Spinner Winner

Learn more about the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals at this link!

Cruise into Nostalgia with the Latest V8 Radio Podcast: Unveiling a Cutlass Supreme & More!

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Tune in for a thrilling ride down memory lane with the latest episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, hosted by the dynamic duo of Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke.

This episode is packed with exciting content that will pique your interest, whether you’re a seasoned restoration pro or a casual admirer of automotive history. Here’s a sneak peek at what awaits you:

Kevin’s Creative Hub Revealed: Dive into a tour of Kevin’s brand new creative haven, a space brimming with inspiration and sure to spark your curiosity. What innovative projects are brewing within its walls? Tune in to find out!

Preserving the Past: Resurrecting Old Recordings and Videos: As the V8 Speed and Resto Shop and V8TV gear up for their 20th anniversary, the conversation delves into the fascinating process of rediscovering and digitizing old recordings and videos. This is a treasure trove of automotive history waiting to be unearthed!

The Unveiling of a Beauty: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible: Kevin Q-Ball touch on the stunningly restored 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible, a long-time family heirloom car brought back to life by the skilled hands at V8 Speed and Resto.

Fueling Your Automotive Knowledge: Automotive Trivia Challenge: Put your car knowledge to the test with a fun and engaging automotive trivia challenge hosted by the dynamic duo. Are you ready to show off your expertise?

And Much More! This episode is just a taste of the exciting content packed into this latest V8 Radio Podcast. Buckle up for laughter, insightful discussions, and a healthy dose of automotive passion.

Don’t miss out on this thrilling ride! Subscribe to the V8 Radio Podcast today and be the first to experience the latest automotive adventures with Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke.

P.S. Share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below! What aspect are you most excited about? What car-related stories would you like to hear in the future? Let’s keep the conversation rolling!

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1968 Ford Torino GT 428 Cobra Jet: Family Heirloom Restored | David Sullivan’s Story at MCACN

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We were honored to meet David Sullivan at the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals and help unveil his amazing 1968 Ford Torino GT 428 Cobra Jet, a family heirloom with a history that’s as thrilling as it is sentimental.

David Sullivan, known for his roles in television and film, unveils the heartwarming narrative behind this exceptional muscle car. A car show isn’t merely about machines; it’s about the profound stories woven into them. Watch as David shares the emotional journey of his father purchasing this unique vehicle brand new in ’68, only to sideline it for decades to prioritize family.

The Torino, ordered with a rare all-black exterior and red interior, was a symbol of speed and passion. However, family responsibilities led to a pause in its journey until David took the reins, restoring it with a dedicated team from Billups Classic Cars.

Witness the touching moment as David and Kevin Oeste unveil the once neglected Torino GT, now gleaming in the spotlight, a tribute to a father’s legacy and a son’s devotion.

More than just a muscle car show, the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) is a place where stories come to life. David’s Torino is more than just a car. It’s a symbol of family, love, and the choices we make in life. His journey to restore it is an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance and the memories we hold dear.

But this video is just the beginning. We want to hear your stories too!

– Do you have a family heirloom car?
– What special memories are tied to it?
– Are you considering restoring it?

Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s celebrate the cars that connect us to our past and inspire us for the future.

https://www.mcacn.com

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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

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