Here's the first of many videos covering our project 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne project called "Post Modern." The plans call for an LS1 / 6-speed manual drivetrain, big wheels and brakes, air suspension, and a bunch of other cool tricks. The red & white in this rendering are only one of a bunch of color ideas we're kicking around, but the final color has yet to be chosen. We're doing a complete build on this car, so stay tuned for many videos on the transformation!
We just posted a giant (2000 photo) gallery chronicling the complete build of the Royal Sport Camaro we built for Royal Purple a couple years ago. This was a real Camaro that got completely re-bodied, save for the windshield frame and the rear inner quarter supports. It was a project we are proud to have completed, but probably will not do again! Anyway, it featured a Schwartz Chassis, Baer brakes, YearOne body panels,resto parts, and 430hp crate SBC, Tremec TKO 500, Bonspeed wheels, Hooker exhaust, MSD ignition, Holley fuel system, Vintage Air, Royal Purple fluids... you get the idea. The whole car build is in video on our site, but this is the first time the photos have been available. (Videos: www.v8tvshow.com/RoyalSportCamaro ) The gallery begins with snaps of Ben Hermance doing the design work and ends at the YearOne Experience. Enjoy!
The 2010 Chicago World Of Wheels provided show-goers with a full weekend of cars to check out. This year, the event also included the Chevy Vettefest along with the wide variety of World Of Wheels displays all under one roof at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Here's a few pics to give you an overview!
Back in 1967, Felix Lopez bought a 1967 Chevrolet RS/SS Camaro from Nickey Chevrolet in Chicago, featuring a high-performance 427 with a 4-speed and 3 2-barrel carbs. Amazingly, he still owns and shows the car today. What's perhaps more amazing is that Lopez served an 8-year tour in the Viet Nam War, making him and his Nickey Camaro great examples of what we call "Survivors." Shot at the 2010 Chicago World Of Wheels / Chevy Vettefest show.
Response has been great on the 2009 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational DVD - Here's what others are saying:
"Great video, the in-car video is terrific! Lots of interesting things were caught by the camera crew in this one, Bills UCA snapping, Larry's off course, etc. Great work guys! Two thumbs up! - David Pozzi"
"I got my copy today. Great coverage of the event. It covers the good, the bad and even in my case, the ugly. Great work Kevin and Kelly, as always, top notch stuff guys. Even if you saw the Speed show on the event, I recommend this one to everyone. Great interviews and some insider stuff that you just did not see on the show. Since Kevin is a car guy, he covered the event with a bit of a car guy twist." - Bill Howell
"I just watched and it really turned out great. Thanks to everyone at V8TV for the awesome DVD and the really cool coverage of Motiv8r as well. Well worth the money." - Larry Callahan
"I just got the DVD, thank you very much, you and your crew did an
outstanding job on the DVD. It really depicted the event and how
things unfolded and gave a more detailed account of the preparation and
effort that went into developing the cars." - Bruce Cambern
Muscle cars need free-flowing exhaust to make power, but that does not mean the have to be obnoxiously loud. However, we all like that sweet rumble from a healthy engine, but not droning in the cabin. What to do? Check out this install video of a MagnaFlow stainless exhaust system with its flow-through mufflers and True-X crossover tubes. Not only does it look slick, but it installs easy, does not rob power, and sounds great at all the right times.
