V8 Speed & Resto Shop / V8TV Restoration Photo Galleries
Photo galleries of some the Muscle Cars we've restored and are working on for V8TV and in the V8 Speed & Resto Shop!
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This 1928 Ford sedan has been in the same family for many decades, but today, the owners wish to turn it up a few notches. They brought it to us ready to transplant on to a new chassis complete with small block Chevy power. This one will be built in stages, with the first phase configuring the chassis and suspension. Click "Read More" to see the photo gallery!
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This sharp 1932 Ford Coupe came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop in need of some general maintenance, as the owner wants to drive this car as much as he can. It's an all-steel body built by Brookville, and it's great to drive thanks to a modern chassis.
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This 1938 Chevrolet came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of a re-powering, some upgraded suspension from Speedway Motors, wiring, and more. The V8 Speed team installed a Chevrolet Performance Parts 350 cubic inch V8 engine and rebuilt the TH350 automatic transmission, and plans call for the installation of a Vintage Air A/C system as well. An American Autowire harness will tie all the electricals together, while a new fuel tank from Tanks, Inc. will store the fuel until the gas pedal is mashed! New fuel and brake lines will be installed, along with upgraded brakes and a Mustang II-style suspension system from Speedway Motors. It will also recieve new sheetmetal and paint. It's a cool car that has a lot of family history, and we're happy to bring it back to the road for our customer!
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1939 Chevrolet maintenance items at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop.
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This 1939 LaSalle ambulance / hearse was originally comissioned in the town of Red Bud, IL... which happens to be the home of the V8 Speed & Resto Shop! We're excited to change the color and tune up the appearance of this originally hand-built coach. Follow along with the photos to see the progress!
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This 1941 Ford 5-window coupe came to visit in need of some new power window mechanisms and window weatherstrip. While here, the customer added some new front springs to the list, along with fixing some leaks.
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This 1946 Ford Coupe (Tudor) came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for a repaint, as well as some rust repair and other fixes. Plans call for an exterior paint stripping, sheet metal repair, bodywork, priming, and shooting a new coat of shiney metallic charcoal paint. It's going to be a sharp ride in 1966 Mercury Coventry Gray!
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This clean 1947 Dodge pickup truck arrived at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with the goal of making a more reliable driver out of the truck. Click READ MORE to see the photos!
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We had a cool 1947 Lincoln street rod roll into the shop recently in search of an A/C system leak fix, and we ended up adding some cream and red old-school pin stripes to break up the acres of maroon paint. Our in-house painter J.J. handled the task with ease, putting his steady hand, squirrel-hair brush, and One Shot paints to add some style to this classic ride. Contact us at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for striping on your ride! Click Read More to see the action!
This blazing candy orange 1947 Plymouth Businessman's Coupe came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop in need of some suspension and brake maintenance, as the owner wants to drive this car as much as he can. It's wearing a crazy color, complete with ghost flames on the nose. It's a very cool street rod!
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This 1947 Willys CJ2A has not run in quite a while, so the owner brought it to our shop to have the V8 team return it safely to the road. It's a cool old rig for sure!
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A 1948 Ford Police Car came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop after recently finding a new owner who wants the V8 crew to check it over and make needed repairs before it heads out on the road keeping the peace!
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This neat old 1948 Plymouth came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop in need of some suspension and brake maintenance, as the owner wants to drive this car daily! How cool is that?
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This cool Chevrolet pickup truck came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop after the sun visor had blown off the truck in need of a replacement visor, body and paint work, and installation.
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This cool old 1951 Chevrolet pickup truck was bought by our customer's Grandafhter and put to work on the family farm from day one. We were honored to have the opportunity to restore the body help the customer return the truck to the road with modern Chevrolet power under the hood.
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This 1952 Willys Jeep M38A1 looks like it's ready for battle, but is not quite ready. The owner brought it to our shop to have the V8 team return it safely to the road.
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This cool 1954 Mercury Custom came to the shop in need of some general maintenace. It was running really rich and the brakes were shot, so the V8 Speed & Resto Shop team rebuilt the carburetor and tuned it, replaced the brake master cylinder, and the happy little V8 powered Merc is ready for the road once again.
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This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air arrived at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop needing some maintenance so the owner can cruise trouble-free.
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This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air arrived at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop needing some help with the dash wiring and a few other details.
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This cool 1955 Ford F100 has been in the customer's family for many years, and it's finally time to return it to the road with a modern chassis and power! It will roll on a Fat Man Fabrications chassis and will be powered by a 2014 Ford 5.0 V8 backed by a 6R80 6-speed automatic transmission. Cool truck.
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This clean 1955 Ford F100 has been in the customer's family for years, being restored by our customer's Father. Today, it's time to add some upgrades to make it easier to drive and enjoy.
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This clean 1955 Ford Thunderbird came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of some maintenance. We enjoy looking after our customers classics!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
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This clean 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of some maintenance. We enjoy looking after our customers classics!
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This beautiful 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was a great cruiser, but it had no tunes for the ride. We installed a Custom Autosound stereo in the dash and put the Rock in the Roll! Contact us if you'd like a similar upgrade to your classic or Muscle Car! Click "READ MORE" to watch the video instllation from an episode of V8TV and photos of this sweet ride!
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This clean '57 was in need of some engine timing and tuning, so it visited the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for the crew to take a look at the Chevrolet LT1 350 V8 and a leaky axle bearing. Click "Read More" to see the photo gallery!
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This cool 1957 Ford Thunderbird came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in tribute to the owner's Father who owned several of these cool Birds over the years. Today, we're going to make this one more powerful and reliable for years of trouble-free cruising. The V8 Speed & Resto Shop team will be installing a custom chassis, complete with Wilwood brakes, coil-over shocks, and upgrade the sway bars for better handling. The 'Bird will have far more Thunder thanks to a new Ford Racing 5.0 V8 cranking out 430 HP and over 400 lbs.-ft. of torque. Additionally, we're installing a 6-speed automatic transmission spinning that steam back to a new 9" rear axle. Upgraded audio and lighting will make it even more fun to drive. Follow along as we make the upgrades on this slick '57 Thunderbird!
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We were introduced to this cool pink 1958 Cadillac at the V8TV Drive In Cruise event where the owners came to watch the movie. However, a fuel issue prevented them from fully entering the Drive In facility and the Caddy had to sit in the back row. We brought it straight to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for some fuel system repairs and general cooling system maintenenace, as well as leak repairs and a few other items.
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This 1959 Chevorlet El Camino is an in-process restoration with the owner brought the car to us at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop to assist with some of the sheetmetal, floors, and quarter panel restoration. Click "Read More" for the complete photo gallery!
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This cool 1959 Edsel Ranger is nearly all stock, including the manual steering system. Our customer tasked us with upgrading the steering system to a power unit from Borgeson. What a cool car!
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This '61 Bel Air came into the shop looking for a few upgrades to dial-in the parts already installed, like a Hot Cammed Trailblazer SS LS2 V8, 4-speed Overdrive trans, 9" Rear, and Ride Tech suspension. We fixed a few new-car gremlins and now this is a slick road-trip machine ready to hit the highways. It's just a cool car we thought we'd share! Click "Read More" for the complete photo and video gallery!
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This is something you don't see every day... a 1961 International Harvester Metro A120 delivery van! Our friend is going to use it as a Bartolli's Pizza delivery vehicle in the city, so we are going to make it easier to drive and change the look to match his restaurant. It's a cool 220 cubic-inch 6 cylinder powered box now, but we'll see what develops. The plan calls for using a Chevrolet Tahoe for a donor chassis and driveline.
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This 1962 Buick Electra convertible originally appeared on one of the very first episodes of V8TV working on the engine and a disc brake conversion. Back in 1998, David Freiburger and Rob Kinnan of Car Craft and Hot Rod Magazines purchased this car for a Car Craft Magazine cheap and fun weekend cruiser project. They gave the original carburetor a tune, did a quickie bright yellow paint job on the car and drove it around for a bit before putting it up for sale. At that point, our friend Paul purchased the car from Freiburger and towed it from sunny Southern California to his home in the Midwest. Paul drove the car for a couple summers until the original Buick 401 Nailhead engine failed, and not having a lot of resources back then, Paul decided to install a small block Chevy V8 that he had on hand. About that time, Paul's job changed, he started a family, and more important life events occurred. Today, nearly 20 years later, the car has arrived in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop where the V8 Team will complete his engine conversion and make the car a driver once again.
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This eye catching 1962 Chevrolet Nova came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of some maintenance. We enjoy looking after our customers classics!
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This 1963 Ford Galaxie visited the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for some maintenance items. Click "Read More" to see the photo galleries.
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This 1963 Ford Thunderbird is fitted with a 428 Ford V8 and other performance upgrades, and the customer brought it to us to complete some wiring and plumbing and get the old 'Bird running and ready for the road. Click "Read More" for the photo gallery on what was done.
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This is a very cool car, a 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible. It's one of approximately 513 built, and it's showing less than 28,000 miles. It's powered by a 413 Wedge V8 connected to a pushbutton automatic transmission. We love the space-age Virgil Exner "Forward Look" styling, with cool details like the headlight pods and the "sqaure" steering wheel. The current owner has known the car since he was a kid, and knows the original owning family. It's been sitting for a number of years, and it came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop to be brought back to safe driving condition.
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The V8 Speed & Resto Shop Crew recently finished a complete restoration on this 1964 Chevrolet C-10 pickup truck including suspension, rust repair and sheet metal fabrication, and more. They installed a GM L92 6.2 liter V8 powered by a Mast Motorsports ECM and using Holley accessory drive brackets, oil pan, and Hooker exhaust manifolds. A Mast cam and valve springs were installed, yielding approximately 525 horsepower. A TCI 4L60E transmission is used to provide an overdrive gear, and the truck rolls on Mob Steel 20" wheels. The finish is satin black with a charcoal silver roof, wheels, and side trim insert, and the bed is all new wood. The interior featured a leather seat, Vintage Air A/C, a Dakota Digital box to allow the original speedometer to work with the modern transmission, upgraded audio, and more. Click "Read More" for the photo gallery and video of the process!
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This cool 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside pickup stopped in at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for a power steering install, and the owner handed us a laundry list of maintenance items to take care of as well.
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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 re-spray. Follow the progress here!
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This 1965 Shelby Cobra by Backdraft came to us when the owner wanted all the chrome and bright alumunim pieces powdercoated black. In additon, we installed a killer audtio system so the driver can hear tunes over the Roush 427! We also performed some paint work on the car after a fender was damaged.
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This beautiful 1965 Chevrolet C-10 pickup is in super conditon, and came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop in need of some maintenance and upgrades. Click "Read More" for the complete photo gallery!
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The V8 Speed & Resto Shop crew recently completed the restoration of this very cool and subtly modernized 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Today, it drives better than any stock '65 ever drove, thanks to a Ridetech suspension system, and it is powered by a retro-themed 6.0 LS V8 engine and a 6-speed manual gearbox. The look is sharp thanks to a load of OER restoration parts from Classic Industries. The V8 crew started with a bare shell and brought this sweet Impala back to life, completing metalwork, suspension and chassis repairs, all the body and paint work, and final assembly.
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This clean 1965 Ford F100 is a cool truck, and not many are seen these days. Today, it's time to add some upgrades to make it easier to drive and enjoy.
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1965 Lincoln Continentals are hot cars, and many people like the sinister look of the big sled slammed on the ground. In this project, the V8 Speed & Resto Shop Crew swaps the original suspension for a Ridetech air-ride system and Mob Steel wheels. Follow along as we change the personality of this Lincoln!
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Mercury Comet Cyclones are not the most common Muscle Car, but they are cool to see. This one is not only visually stunning with its deep maroon paint and stark white interior, it also has the guts to make it go! Under the hood is a carburated & supercharged 302, backed by a C6 transmission and a GearVendors Overdrive unit and a 9" rear axle. The combination is good for mid 11-second quarter mile times, and good driving manners on the street. It came to our the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for some maintenance, as we fixed a few leaks, checked the tune, tightened up the exhaust, and rebuilt the rear end.
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This 1965 Pontiac Tempest came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop looking for some rust and sheet metal repairs.
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This cool 1966 Chevy C10 stopped in at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for a custom Magnaflow exhaust system to let the LS engine breathe. The conversion headers, custom transmission crossmember, and non-stock fuel tank configuration presented a few challenges, but it's coming together nicely. Look for this one burning up the miles on the HOT ROD Power Tour 2019!
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This very nice 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with most of the work completed, but required some mechanical repairs and paint touch-ups. It's powered by an LS1 and features a variety of custom and performance upgrades. Click READ MORE to see the photos!
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This very nice 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with most of the work completed, but required some mechanical repairs to make it ready for the road. It's powered by an big block Chevy and is wearing a great shade of blue. Click READ MORE to see the photos!
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This 1966 Chevelle came to our shop to have some maintenance and a few cosmetic fixes. The distributor in the big block Chevy V8 had corroded, so we shipped it back to MSD Ignition for a freshen-up. There was some weirdness in the steering column, so we had it waranteed by Ididit to like-new operation again. We also made a new electric fuel pump mounting bracket and addressed some leaks and some new brakes.
Outside, the '66 rolled in with a 4" cowl induciton hood that made it a little hard to see the road, so our crew installed a steel 2" version for more style and less "race" appearance. The color is House Of Kolor TruBlue Kandy and it really looks sharp in the sun.
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This "road warrior" 1966 Chevrolet Impala came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop to have the supercharged engine reinstalled and some EFI tuning done. It's a wild car, we're happy to return it to the road!
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This cool 1966 Dodge Charger came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of some new rear gears and some carb tuning. It's wearing a clean restoration and is pwered by a 383 hooked to a 727 automatic transmission. A hydraulic roller cam is also in the works.
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This cool 1966 Ford Galaxie 7-Litre just arrived in the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for some restoration work. We're excited to have a very cool and unusual Muscle Car in the shop to help bring back to its former glory. These cars helped Ford launch the new 428 V8, and were touted as being the most powerful quiet car you could buy in '66. We'll be posting a photo gallery of the project as well as videos along the way.
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This cool 1966 Ford Mustang 289 convertible came to our shop in need of a tune-up, and the owner also wanted to freshen up the interior and convertible top.
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This super clean Ivy Green 1966 Ford Mustang convertible came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of a power steering upgrade. The car is powered by a 289 V8 backed by a 3-speed manual transmission with a floor shifter and factory air. The V8 team will be installing a Borgeson power steering box, which uses an internal power assist stystem and does not use the hydraulic ram assist steering unit. Also on the list is some interior detail work.
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This blue 1966 Ford Mustang coupe is a head-turner, and it came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of a power steering upgrade. The car is powered by a 289 V8 backed by an automatic transmission with a floor shifter. The V8 team will be installing a Borgeson power steering box, which uses an internal power assist stystem and does not use the hydraulic ram assist steering unit. Also on the list is some interior detail work.
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This 1966 Ford Mustang came to the shop in need of some general maintenace. It's a cool car with a 289 V8, and everyone likes a Mustang Fastback 2+2!
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This 1966 Ford Mustang has been in the owner's family for many years, and it was time to refresh the steering and brakes, give it a tune up, and bring back the shine. Click "Read More" for the complete photo gallery!
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We helped locate this clean 1966 Ford Thunderbird for our customer, had the car transported to our shop from Arizona, and performed some basic maintence making it ready for the road. If you're looking for a particular classic or Muscle Car, the V8 Speed & Resto Shop can help you find a good one and keep it in top shape.
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This clean 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda is known for style and comfort, but the owner wants more power and better performance. The V8 Speed & Resto Shop team is working up a plan to re-power the car with a more modern Mercedes inline six cylinder engine, 5-speed transmission, and also some interior upgrades as well, all without losing the unmistakable looks of the classic SL stying.
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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.
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This 1966 Pontiac GTO came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop looking for some mechanical fixes for improved performance. The V8 team will be performing some engine work and Dakota Digital Gauges among a few other fixes.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
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We perform lots of metal repairs on Muscle Cars, and today, fabricator Adam Schulte gives us a tour of a '67 Camaro RS he is working on in the shop. Tasks included installing Detroit Speed Mini Tubs, Classic Industries quarter panels and roof skin, and other sheet metal repairs. Contact the shop today to discuss your restoration project!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This clean 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Convertible came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of some engine work. We enjoy looking after our customers classics!
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This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro arrived at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of a Holley Sniper fuel injection system and Global West suspension upgrades. New wheels and tires will complete the transformation.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This very nice 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with most of the work completed, including a beautiful candy red paint job and a restored chassis. The owner is having our team complete the last steps to make it a finished car. Click READ MORE to see the photos!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This beautiful 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of a disc brake conversion and some other maintenance items. Click READ MORE to see the photos!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This beautiful 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of a new headliner, and our interior shop went to work to make it happen. Click READ MORE to see the photos!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
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This clean 1967 Chevrolet Nova came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of upgrades to improve the customer's overall enjoyment of the car. Plans call for a new Tremec TKX 5-speed transmission, Vintage Air A/C, and some other improvements in drivability.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This cool 1967 Dodge Dart GT convertible is powered by a 225 slant six engine, but that does not make it any less fun to drive! It came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop for a quick muffler replacement, but we enjoyed our day with the car.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
According to the numbers, there were only 38 of these first generation 1967 Excalibur roadsters built, and the V8 Speed & Resto Shop crew just finished a freshening on a very cool maroon version for a great customer. The car is powered by a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 327 and is hooked to a Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic transmission, and features functional side exiting pipes and dual exhaust. The chassis is basically a stretched 1964 Studebaker Lark, with front disc brakes and a third headlight that turns with the steering wheel, like a Tucker Torpedo. Inside, you'll find an engine-turned dash with Stewart Warner gauges and an original Motorola radio. This car is showing just over 19,000 miles on the odometer, and had not run in years before being delivered to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for a tune-up and some new wide whitewalls from Diamond Back Classics. These are rare and unusual cars, and we're happy to keep them on the road!Click "Read More" for the complete photo gallery!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1967 Ford Mustang lived a full life, and eventually it was torn down for a restoration to repair rust and damage to the body. Unfortunaltely, the shop doing the work couldn't complete the task, so the car came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for completion. Our technicians inspected the car and after chatting with the owner, it was decided that much of the metalwork on the '67 could have been of a higher level of quality, so our team is working to bring the car to a higher level, as it's been in the owner's family since 1973!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible is powered by a small-block Ford V8 but has not been driven since 1991. The V8 Speed and Resto Shop team is tasked with making it a safe, running, and driving ride once again. Click "Read More" for the complete photo gallery!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1967 Ford Mustang coupe is a cool car with a long history, even if it's not wearing the hottest perforamance options or brightest colors. It was purchased new in California, and the current owner thinks she's the fifth name to be on the title. It's got a 2-barrel fed C code 289 for power, and a bunch of cool options like factory A/C and overhead console. It is at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for some mechanical details and last 10% items of a restoration, and we're looking forward to learning more about this cool Mustang.
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This 1967 Ford Mustang is a fun car. It's powered by a supercharged 5.4 liter Ford V8 with a 5-speed manual transmission, Baer brakes, performance suspension, and it has a great look. In fact, the gray color is actually a wrap, which was done so the owner can beat on this car on the road course without worrying about chipping up an expensive paint job. It had developed some electrical gremlins, so it got stored for a few years, but our team is going to bring it back to life. Read More to see the photos and videos!
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This beautiful 1967 Pontiac GTO came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with a few electrical gremlins and some maintenance needs. It's powered by a 455 V8 breathing through 3 carbs, all backed by a 4-speed transmission. It's a great looking car and it drives really nicely!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1967 Pontiac GTO came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop ready to start a new life. Follow along as we strip the car, perform extensive metal repair with parts from OPGI, rebuild and upgrade the chassis with parts from BMR Suspension, brakes, and add FiTech fuel injection to the 400 V8. The car will receive a full Tyrol blue repaint and be returned to the road better than new.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!
817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro has been in the owner's family for a long time, and it has also been a very long-term project. He's done much of the work himself, but enlisted the assistance of the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for some help with electrical wiring, fuel system, and other details to get the car running again. Click "Read More" to see the photos!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
Video series covering the restoration of our 1968 Camaro called "Reloaded" at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop. The car is a Pro-Touring 1968 Camaro featuring Detroit Speed suspension, a fuel injected big block Chevy engine, TCI automatic 4L80E transmission, Baer brakes, Rocket Racing wheels, Toyo Tires redlined by Diamondback Classics, and much more. Contact us at resto@v8tv.net or 314.783.8325 to discuss building YOUR dream car! Click "Read More" for the complete video and photo gallery!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop to have some final details of a restoration completed. Today, the V8 Crew is tasked with making a plan and completing our customer's dream car. Click "Read More" for the complete photo gallery!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1968 Camaro came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop powered by an LS3 and a 6-speed manual transmission. It's a really clean car, it just needs a bit of a tune up and some details taken care of. We're happy to help the owner reach this car's full potential.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1968 Camaro came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop powered by a 396 with an automatic, but it easily overpowered the narrow tires, especially with 4.56:1 rear gears. Out customer wanted a Detroit Speed deep tub install, along with a Currie 9-Plus rear axle housing suspended by Detroit Speed QUADRALink rear suspension. We added those items along with a Tremec TKO 600 5-speed manual transmission and hydraulic clutch, upgraded to Wilwood brakes, and installed some cool Billet Specialties wheels and new rubber. It rumbles on-demand through a stainelss Magnaflow exhaust system.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
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This beautiful 1968 Dodge Coronet 500 came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of some underhood paint restoration and an engine rebuild. This cool car is still owned by the family that bought it new!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1968 Ford Mustang visits the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for maintenance.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This very nice 1968 Oldsmobile 442 tribute car is wearing a crisp restoration and features some modified parts intended to give this car better handling and drivability. It’s not a numbers-matching W30 car, although it looks like one. It’s got 17” American Racing wheels, Wilwood brakes with a Hydratech hydraulic brake assist unit, Hotchkis control arms and sway bars, and a few other goodies. It’s powered by a big block Olds engine, but the owner wanted increased reliability, as he drives this car on cross country trips. His solution is a GM LSA supercharged 6.2 liter V8 “Connect & Cruise Kit” which also provides an overdrive transmission. It’s not an Oldsmobile engine, but the owner has several other numbers matching 442 W30 cars, and this one is not a “numbers car”, and he likes the technology and abilities of the LSA engine and the 4L85E transmission.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
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This sparkly purple 1968 Plymouth Barracuda arrived at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop looking for some help fitting the freshly rebuilt 360 where the 318 V8 once lived. Click "Read More" to follow the progress photos!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This very nice 1968 Plymouth GTX arrived at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in search of repairs to some leaky seam sealer areas, as well as some general maintenance. It is a 400 +6 car with an automatic, and it is wearing a beautiful Medium Turquoise Metallic paint scheme with original GTX stripes and wheels. You can follow along in the photo gallery as we perform the repairs on this stunning GTX.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1968 Pontiac Firebird is going to live in the hot climate of the Middle East, so the customer wanted a Vintage Air system installed for more comfort. The V8 Speed and Resto Shop is an authorized Vintage Air dealer and installer, so we were happy to help him out. Click "Read More" to see the photos of the process.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
andThe 1968 Pontiac GTO is a great looking car, and this one came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop after the restoration metalwork had been completed. The V8 crew jumped on the car to complete the bodywork and paint process. Follow along to see the progress!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1968 Pontiac GTO came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop after having extensive work done at a shop that closed its doors. It's powered by a GM LS V8 engine and has upgraded suspension components. Today, the V8 Crew is tasked with making a plan and completing our customer's dream car. Click "Read More" for the complete photo gallery!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This beautiful 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible was restored a few years ago, and is a really clean car. It is powered by a 428 Cobra Jet backed by a 4-speed transmission, but the engine doesn't run as it should, so our team at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop will be doing some diagnostics to see what's up with the Cobra Jet. Follow along to see the progress!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1969 Chevelle street machine has been with the owner for many years, and he just extracted it from his barn in hopes of getting it running in time for a wedding. It came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for work on the fuel system, brakes, and other safety items.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
We are all very excited here at V8TV and the V8 Speed & Resto Shop, as we've received the high honor of being chosen to restore the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro belonging to COMP Cams! They've had the car for many years, and 2016 marks the 40th Anniversary of COMP Cams, so they wanted the car freshened up for the milestone year. We'll be documenting the restoration of the car along the way, both in photos and video.
Plans for the car include a FAST EFI equipped LS engine mated to a TCI 6X 6-speed automatic transmission, a Heidt's suspension system, updated wheels, tires, and brakes, and a fresh paint job... among many other details. Although the car will retain it’s black-and-white theme, it will have a red pinstripe on the SS stripes, updated wheels to go with the new suspension, and a few other subtle tricks here and there. It's going to be a stunner!
Our crew is ready to make it happen, and we're proud to work with one of the industry icons to bring this significant car up-to-date. Follow along in the photo gallery, videos, and a build thread on this slick '69!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!
Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!
Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!
In this series, we swap out an anemic 350 for a Fast Times Motorworks built 383, featuring Edelbrock heads, a Comp roller cam, MSD Igntion, ARP hardware, Crane rockers, a Holley carb, Royal Purple fluids, and a bunch of other speed goodies.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This is not really a car build, but we had a customer approach us about building and installing some custom hood vents for his ‘69 Camaro. He liked the style of the vents in the carbon fiber hood on Mark Stielow’s Hellfire Camaro, but these would be steel. Stielow’s hood does not have the same underside structure as a stock steel Cowl Induction hood, so these would have to be a little different to fit into the opening in the structure without remaking the support structure.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
A 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS that is still in the original owner's family!
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro arrived in the V8 Speed & Resto Shop, brought to us by the son of the original owner. It's a very cool car, and it has never been restored and is still wearing nearly all of the original paint. It was original powered by a 307 V8 backed by a 3-speed manual transmission, and it's wearing the RS trim option. The problem is that it needs a complete restoration due to many years of storage in a barn.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is a project we're bringing to completion at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop. The car is powered by a dry-sump Chevrolet LT4 supercharged V8, and features some awesome performance parts on board. Follow along as we bring it back from the boxes!
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This is the next chapter of the 1969 Camaro we modified in the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all new Detroit Speed suspension, Forgeline Wheels, Baer Brakes, Toyo Tires, Holley EFI, and more go-fast and handling goodies.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!
Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!
Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!
817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1969 Chevelle was born wearing a Cortez silver paint job and sporting a blue interior. It was an original V8 car, sporting a 307 V8 under the hood and was driven for many many years by its owner Al until the late 80s. It was time for a complete restoration, which is exactly what happened at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop! Click READ MORE to see the photos!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
A 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle with 496 cubic inches of big-block power and style!
This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle arrived in the V8 Speed & Resto Shop dressed in a sparkling green "bass boat" style paint scheme, with add-ons and gauges all over the place. The owner wanted a smooth, clean, powerful cruiser that could hold it's own on the street or strip, so the V8 team enlisted the help of Fast Times Motorworks to build a 496 cube big block Chevy making over 500 HP and nearly 600 pounds of torque for power. The entire car was stripped, new panels added, and a restored chassis rides on Global West suspension, Vintage Wheel Works wheels, and stops with Baer brakes. It was a hit at the SEMA show, and is a fun car to drive today! Click READ MORE to see the photos and videos!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
1969 Chevrolet Corvette visits V8 Speed & Resto for an LS3 engine swap, a Modern Driveline 6-speed manual transmission, Vintage Air A/C, Dakota Digital gauges, Wilwood Brakes, YearOne Wheels, Detroit Speed headlight and wiper motors, Magnaflow exhaust, Holley Dominator EFI, and more!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This clean 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is visiting the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for some performance upgrades in the suspension and braking departments. Read More to see the photos and videos!
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Have you seen the latest on the 1969 Ford F100 / 2002 Ford Lightning "Thunder's Truck" being built in the V8 Speed & Resto Shop? Our crew transplated a 2002 Ford Lightning engine and chasis under a 1969 Ford F100 Ranger pickup including everything from the supercharged 5.4L V8 to the antil-lock brakes and everything in-between. The chassis was shortened and modified to fit under the 1969 cab and bed. Click through the pics to see the process, or you can read the story on the V8 Forum HERE! We'll be posting vide on on this process as well!
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1969 Ford Mustang coupe is a cool car, but someone thought they wanted it more than the current owner and stole it. Thankfully, the car was recovered, and today, the V8 Speed & Resto Shop team will be repairing the damage and sending it home with the owner for more years of enjoyment.
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This 1969 Pontiac Firebird is a very good looking car, and it was restored nearly entirely by the owner. It features a pontiac 455 and a 6-speed manual transmission, with some suspension, brake, and wheel upgrades to make it drive as well as it looks. He brought us the car to dial-in the quadajet carburetor and tune it on the dyno.
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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278
This 1969 Pontiac Firebird came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in need of the full treatment, with the goal being a Pontiac-powered, fuel injected, pro-touring road machine with timeless styling and awesome street manners. The V8 crew started from scratch on this one, performing sheet metal repairs, mechanical upgrades, outstanding bodywork and paint, assembly, and tuning.
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