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Supercharged LSA Powered 1969 Camaro "Lou's Change" Floor & Trunk Replacement Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on May 09, 2013 at 02:34 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, lous change, protouring, restoration, bodywork, fabrication, welding, floor panel replacement, patch panels, trunk pan replacementm metal work
In this chapter, we attacked some of the rusty metal in the floor and trunk floor sections on the supercharged 1969 Camaro called Lou’s Change. The replacement panels came are…

1968 Camaro RELOADED In Hemmings Muscle Machines Magazine!

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 29, 2013 at 05:49 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, hemmings, muscle machines, car magazine, reloaded, v8tv, pro touring, camaro ss, restoration
Check out the June, 2013, issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines Magazine for a 6-page feature on our 1968 Camaro “RELOADED!” The Muscle Machines crew did an excellent job of telling…

Holley LS Road Race Oil Pan Baffle Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 15, 2013 at 09:48 AM
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tags: holley, ls oil pan baffle, road race, pro touring, muscle car, engine swap, autocross, oil starvation, v8tv
Holley Performance Products has been making LS Engine Oil Pans designed to make LS engine swaps easier into classic muscle cars. In this video, we take a look at the…

Classic Car Interior Tech: Seat Restoration and Cover Installation V8TV Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 10, 2013 at 05:42 PM
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tags: restoration, classic car, interior, upholstery, muscle car, dearborn classics, bucket seats, recover seats
The seats in our 1962 Ford Galaxy were in need of some attention, so we took them to the guys at HyTech Auto Interior to be recovered. In this video,…

1969 Camaro "Lou's Change" Sheet Metal Repair Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 03, 2013 at 05:43 PM
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tags: 1969 cqmaro, rust repair, sheet repair, sheet metal, v8tv, lsa, sandblasting
In this video, the V8 Speed & Resto Shop Crew tackles some of the rusty sheetmetal on the 1969 Camaro called “Lou’s Change.” After a trip to the sandblaster, it…

Body Filler: Magic Bullet or Easy Way Out? Pt. 3 of 3 Video V8T

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 20, 2013 at 10:36 AM
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tags: body filler, bodywork, bondo, evercoat quantum1, mud, how to mix body filler, how to sand filler, proper body filler application, v8tv, vide
Body Filler can either be your best friend or worst enemy, but how is this mysterious substance both good and bad at the same time? And what is this stuff,…

Body Filler: Magic Bullet or Easy Way Out? Pt. 2 of 3 Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 20, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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tags: body filler, bodywork, bondo, evercoat quantum1, mud, how to mix body filler, how to sand filler, proper body filler application, v8tv, video
Body Filler can either be your best friend or worst enemy, but how is this mysterious substance both good and bad at the same time? And what is this stuff,…

Body Filler: Magic Bullet or Easy Way Out? Pt. 1 of 3 Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 20, 2013 at 10:27 AM
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tags: body filler, bodywork, bondo, evercoat quantum1, mud, how to mix body filler, how to sand filler, proper body filler application, v8tv, video
Body Filler can either be your best friend or worst enemy, but how is this mysterious substance both good and bad at the same time? And what is this stuff,…

Chevrolet Unveils 2014 Stingray Convertible Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 08, 2013 at 09:49 AM
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tags: corvette, stingray, chevrolet, 2014 corvette, convertable, coupe, c7, v8tv, new corvette
Chevrolet recently unveiled the most powerful standard model Corvette ever, the 2014 Stingray. With an estimated 450 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque, this new Stingray certainly lives up to…

LSA Powered 1969 Camaro "Lou's Change" Detroit Speed QUADRALink Rear Suspenion Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 05, 2013 at 03:04 PM
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tags: detroit speed engineering, quadralink, 4 link, 1969 camaro, suspension, pro touring, currie, 9 inch ford, coil over shocks, lsa, road race, autocross
314.783.8325 – The “Lou’s Change” 1969 Camaro is going to be pushing 700 horsepower, so a stock leaf spring suspension just won’t do the job. So we went to Detroit…

1969 Mustang "BOSS 302.0 "CJ Pony Parts Quarter Panel Install Video Pt. 2 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 28, 2013 at 01:01 PM
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tags: 1969 ford mustang, quarter panel, replacement, boss mustang, boss 302, boss 3020, restoration, sheet metal, pro touring, detroit speed, v8tv
Our 1969 Mustang project called the “BOSS 302.0” had some crash damage and rust in the bottom of the driver side quarter panel. In this video, we replace that panel…

1969 Mustang "BOSS 302.0 "CJ Pony Parts Quarter Panel Install Video Pt. 1 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 27, 2013 at 02:18 PM
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tags: 1969 ford mustang, quarter panel, replacement, boss mustang, boss 302, bos 3020, restoration, sheet metal, pro touring, detroit speed, v8tv
Our 1969 Mustang project called the “BOSS 302.0” had some crash damage and rust in the bottom of the driver side quarter panel. In this video, we replace that panel…

Problem Solver: Twist Machine Adjustable Shifter Handle Fits You AND Your Car Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 25, 2013 at 09:18 AM
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tags: twist machine, muscle car, restomod, protouring, manual transmission, overdrive swap, manual conversion, v8tv, video
Manual transmission swaps into Muscle Cars are extremely popular, and many companies make retro-fit kits allowing a late-model 5 or 6-speed manual to be installed in the factory position in…

The Hole Story: Tips For Punching Flared Holes To Reduce Weight and Add Strength Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 21, 2013 at 11:27 AM
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tags: flare hole, hole punch, metal fabrication, mittler brothers, sema show, custom car, race ca
Racers have been punching holes in panels to reduce weight for years, and when you punch a flared hole, you actually add strength while reducing weight. In this short video,…

1955 Thunderbird "CoyoTBird" II Much Fabrication Fuel Vent Install

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posted in: v8tv garage on February 20, 2013 at 10:12 AM
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tags: 1955 thunderbird, fuel injection conversion, efi, fuel vent, two much, ii much fabrication, 50 coyote
Many classic and muscle cars were built in an era when automakers used open vents to allow air into fuel tanks. These vents were often hidden over the fuel tank,…

1971 Pontiac Firebird 468 E-85 Conversion Video Series Pt. 3 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 19, 2013 at 03:14 PM
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The 1971 Firebird has come a long way, the E-85 burning 468 motor and Tremec transmission are installed and running, which means it’s time to take this monster for a…

V8TV Viewer Mail: Considerations When Driving An Old Car Every Day

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 19, 2013 at 03:11 PM
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The V8TV Crew discusses some considerations regarding driving and old car every day as a primary mode of transport. While old cars look cool, there are safety and reliability concerns…

1955 Thunderbird "CoyoTBird" Ranken Tech SCT Dyno Tune Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 19, 2013 at 03:10 PM
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tags: 1955 thunderbird, coyote 50, ranken technical college, sct tuner, dyno, coyotbird, v8tv, v8 speed and resto
After logging some miles on our 1955 Thunderbird “CoyoTBird”, we felt the car was running pretty well, but it suffered from a couple of things that we wanted to fix.…

1968 Camaro SS "Reloaded" Final Feature Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 11, 2013 at 09:32 AM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, protouring, detroit speed, magnaflow, ezefi, basf, resto mod, royal purple, v8tv, v8 speed and rest shop, fast, comp thunmpr, big block, hooker, baer, hydratech, currie
The 1968 Camaro “Reloaded” is on those streets, and we’re quite happy with the end result. The car drives and handles better than it ever did thanks to the Detroit…

1955 Thunderbird "CoyoTBird" Chassis & Underside Paint & Detail Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 05, 2013 at 10:19 AM
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tags: 1955 ford thunderbird, coyote, restoration, v8tv, rotisserie, frame off, restomod, coyote 50, sheet metal repair
Once we got the 1955 Ford Thunderbird “CoyoTBird” running, we blew the whole car apart to paint all the modifications we made and to install some new trunk sheetmetal. In…

1969 Camaro "Lou's Change" Wilwood Disc Brake Install Videos V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 01, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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tags: restoration, muscle car, wilwood brakes, 6 piston, 1969 camaro, lous change, floating rear calipers, protouring, autocross, road race, resto mod, v8tv, racing, brakes, how to install disc brakes
Stopping a speeding Muscle Car in a hurry is best accomplished with high-performance brakes, and in this video, V8TV Tech Trevor Spence brings us “up to speed” on a set…

Holley LS Engine Front Drive Accessory Bracket Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 31, 2013 at 09:26 AM
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tags: holley, accessory drive system, ls engine, ls1, alternator, power steering, air conditioning, brackets, front drive, ls2, serpentine, video, install, how to, retoration, resto mod, v8tv, muscle cars, gto, l92, gm ls engine engine type, racing
Holley Performance Products has been developing a variety of parts to make a modern GM LS series engine swaps easier into classic and Muscle Cars. In this video, we take…

LSA Powered 1969 Camaro "Lou's Change" T-56 Magnum Transmission Install Video Pt.2 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 28, 2013 at 03:22 PM
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tags: t56 magnum, 1969 camaro, protouring, modern driveline, tremec, v8tv, lous change, restoration, 6speed, manual transmission, transmission, install, how to, racing, camaro
314.783.8325 – In this installment of the “Lou’s Change” 1969 Camaro build, the V8 Speed and Resto shop crew is installing the Tremec T-56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission into the…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - WILWOOD BRAKES

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 23, 2013 at 04:58 PM
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Wilwood makes brakes for race and street cars, and they continuously bring innovations to their product line. At the 2012 SEMA show, Mike Hamrick brought us up to speed on…

1970 Dodge Daytona - 2012 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals MCACN Video Coverage V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 22, 2013 at 02:47 PM
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tags: 2012 mcacn, 1970 dodge daytona, hemi, aero cars, wing car, nascar, plymouth superbird, v8tv, video coverage, restoration
The 2012 MCACN Show had a section called “Aero Warriors” which was filled with the aerodynamic muscle cars that were in NASCAR in the late 60’s and early 70’s. One…

1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S71 on Cover of Popular Hot Rodding Magazine Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 21, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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tags: 1971 oldsmobile cutlass, s71, popular hot rodding, v8tv, protouring, sema 2012, turbo charged, btr performance, cover
The S71 Olds made the cover of this month’s Popular Hot Rodding Magazine ! There’s also a full color feature inside. We are really honored to have one of our…

Torque Tech: Bolts Are Springs Video V8TV ARP

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 16, 2013 at 09:40 AM
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tags: arp, torque, engine fasteners, rod bolts, torque wrench, stretch gauge, ultra torque, tighten bolts, arp catalog
We tend to think of bolts as rigid items that we tighten to hold something in place, but did you know a properly torqued fastener is actually stretched like a…

LSA Powered 1969 Camaro "Lou's Change" T-56 Magnum Transmission Install Video Pt.1 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 11, 2013 at 01:21 PM
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tags: t56 magnum, 1969 camaro, protouring, modern driveline, tremor, v8tv, lous change, restoration, 6speed, manual transmissionm, how to, racing, camaro
In this installment of the “Lou’s Change” 1969 Camaro build, the V8 Speed and Resto shop crew is installing the Tremec T-56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission into the ‘69 Camaro.…

Bill Bagshaw 1970 Hemi Challenger - 2012 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals MCACN Video Coverage V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 08, 2013 at 09:38 AM
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tags: 1970 challenger, bill bagshaw, hemi, pro stock, mcacn, drag race, vintage, mopar, drag racing, dodge, challenger, v8tv
The Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals is a great place to see restored and surviving historic race cars, and the Red Light Bandit built and raced by Bill Bagshaw is…

1 of 3 1969 Hurst Olds Convertibles With Linda Vaughn Video MCACN V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 04, 2013 at 09:48 AM
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tags: linda vaughn, v8tv, mcacn, cutlass, 442, convertible, golden shifter, oldsmobile, hurst
Back in 1969, Hurst built 3 1969 Olds Cutlass convertibles to showcase their shifters, and they brought the lovely Linda Vaughn along to add to the over-the-top presentation. One burned,…

2012 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals MCACN Video Tour - V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 02, 2013 at 11:30 AM
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tags: 2012 mcacn, aero warriors, dodge daytona, mercury cyclone, plymouth superbird, torino talladega, yenko, 1969 trans am, bob ashton, v8tv, muscle car, corvette, indoor show
The 2012 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show was among the best muscle car shows ever assembled. Here, organizer Bob Ashton takes us on a tour of the amazing…

Nodular Iron? 1971 Oldsmobile S71 Rear Axle Tech Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 02, 2013 at 11:28 AM
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tags: 1971 oldsmobile, s71, cutlass, currie 9, 9 inch, rear axle, rear end, v8tv, restoration, video
Our 1971 Oldsmobile “S71” project is powered by a turbocharged Olds V8 that is capable of making some serious power. The stock 10-bolt rear axle assembly was never intended to…

Pro-Touring 1971 Cuda Hemi - 2012 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals MCACN Video Coverage V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 02, 2013 at 11:27 AM
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The Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals featured some of the most prized original muscle cars, but they also had some top-notch modified cars on display as well. We spotted a…

1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Post Coupe - 2012 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals MCACN Video Coverage V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 21, 2012 at 05:47 PM
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This 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 is unique for several reasons, in addition to it’s amazing condition. Under the hood is a 406 V8 topped with 3 2-barrel carbs, and it’s…

1969 Pontiac Trans Am Convertibles Video 2012 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals MCACN V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 21, 2012 at 05:44 PM
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http://www.mcacn.com – The 2012 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show accomplished the seemingly impossible task of bringing 6 of the original 8 1969 Pontiac Trans Am Convertibles together in…

1962 Zintsmaster Impala Drag Car - 2012 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals MCACN Video Coverage V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 21, 2012 at 05:43 PM
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“Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday!” was a common theme in the 1960s as stock-looking race cars increased brand loyalty and drove up sales. Back in ‘62, Zintsmaster Chevrolet campaigned…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - ARP FLATHEAD FASTENERS

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 03, 2012 at 02:53 PM
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tags: 2012 sema show, video coverage, sema video, v8tv, arp, ford flathead, v8, flathead bolt kit
ARP Fasteners manufactures some of the most trusted, highest-qulaity engine fasteners one can use, and they’ve just expanded their product line to offer more high-tech part kits for early flathead…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - OPGI 1965 CHEVELLE SS

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 03, 2012 at 02:51 PM
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tags: sema, opgi, original parts group, 1965 chevelle, chevelle ss, covertible, v8tv, video, 2012 sema, reproduction sheet metal, chrome trim
Original Parts Group, Inc. (OPGI) has long been a source for restoration parts form some of the favorite GM classic and Muscle Cars. At the 2012 SEMA show, Tony Genty…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - MITTLER BROTHERS FABRICATION TOOLS

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 03, 2012 at 02:50 PM
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The key to building exceptional machines is having the right crew and tools to do the job. Mittler Brothers have been building high-end metalworking tools and equipment for years, but…

2012 V8TV SEMA VIDEO COVERAGE - CLASSIC INDUSTRIES "OPEN AIR" 1956 CHEVROLET

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 03, 2012 at 02:48 PM
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tags: chevrolet, 1956 chevrolet, classic industries, sema 2012, v8tv, restoration, cars
Classic Industries is a restoration parts company that knows what it is like to build cars from the parts they sell. At the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the…

2012 V8TV SEMA VIDEO COVERAGE - TEC9 1969 CAMARO FEATURE

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 03, 2012 at 02:46 PM
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tags: sema 2012, 1969 camaro, tec9, mitch henderson, pro touring, jet performance, v8tv, sema, automobiles
we spotted an unusual 1969 Camaro built by Mitch Henderson Designs in the JET Performance Products booth at the 2012 SEMA show. Although the car – called “Tec9” – is…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - HEMMINGS MUSCLE MACHINES MAGAZINE

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 26, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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tags: 2012 sema, v8tv, hemmings motor news, hemmings, hemmings muscle machines, interview, car magazine
Hemmings Muscle Machines Magazine is a great resource for muscle car enthusiasts, and this month, they are expanding their lineup with an “all modified” special issue! Traditionally, Muscle Machines spotlights…

2012 V8TV SEMA VIDEO COVERAGE - HRE RINGBROTHERS & CARBON FIBER CF2 WHEELS

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 16, 2012 at 12:20 PM
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tags: 2012 sema show, hre wheels, ring brothers, series s1, 3 piece forged wheel, flow form, carbon cf2, carbon wheels, sema, v8tv
HRE wheels is a premium US made, high-performance wheel manufacturer that wowed the crowd at SEMA 2012 with four new wheel designs, including a new carbon fiber wheel, and a…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - REDLINE MOTORSPORTS ZLR

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 15, 2012 at 05:43 PM
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tags: 2012 sema show, redline motorsports, zlr camaro, video, v8tv, zl1
Redline Motorsports is a shop that takes late model performance cars to the next level. At this year’s SEMA show, they brought out the ZLR, which started life as a…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - ROYAL PURPLE SYNTHETIC OIL

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 15, 2012 at 05:39 PM
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tags: sema 2012, royal purple, purple ice, maxclean, hps diesel, racing oil, v8tv, sema video
Royal Purple Synthetic Oil released several new products at this year’s SEMA show, including their first fuel system and injector cleaner called Max-Clean. We learned just how this new formulation…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - MAGNAFLOW REVOLVER TRUCK

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 15, 2012 at 05:32 PM
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tags: 2012 sema show, video coverage, sema video, v8tv, exhaust, magnaflow, revolver truck, muffler
The number one question the Magnaflow crew receives about their muffler and exhaust systems is “How does it sound?” Considering this is not an easy question to answer, they came…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - TOYO TIRES

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 15, 2012 at 05:31 PM
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tags: 2012 sema, v8tv, toyo tires, r888, proexes 4 plus, proxes rs1, proxes rr, toyo app, tires, racing
Toyo Tires has been building on and off-road race tires for decades, and we learned about some of the latest at the 2012 SEMA show. Here, we take a look…

2012 V8TV SEMA VIDEO COVERAGE - VWERKS 392 HEMI JK8 JEEP, KTS PRE-RUNNER, STAGE V

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 12, 2012 at 11:52 AM
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tags: jeep, v werks, jk8, kts, off road, sema 2012, v8tv, moab, steel bender, hemi
VWerks is a source for O.E. quality aftermarket parts and complete vehicle conversions for off-road and outdoor enthusiasts, and we were really impressed with their rigs on display at the…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - C&R RACING INC.

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 09, 2012 at 03:35 PM
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tags: 2012 sema, video coverage, cr racing inc, 9 inch ford, ls swap, radiator, steam vent, v8tv
C&R Racing Inc. is putting out some incredible parts that are bringing new technology to vintage muscle cars that can really stand some abuse. Here we talk with Jeff Tutino…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - 1960 CADILLAC "THUNDERTAKER"

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 08, 2012 at 04:15 PM
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tags: 2012 sema show, video coverage, sema video, v8tv, fuller hot rods, thundertaker
“Thundertaker” is a 1960 Cadillac hearse built by Fuller Hot Rods, a car spanning over 22 feet long and loaded with Caddy style and comfort. The custom body mods are…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - MARK STIELOW "MAYHEM" 1967 CAMARO

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 08, 2012 at 04:06 PM
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tags: 2012 sema, mark stielow, 1967 camaro, mayhem camaro, pro touring, muscle car
Mark Stielow has been building some of the baddest first-generation Camaros for years, and the latest (called “Mayhem”) is another excellent example. This time, he used a 1967 Camaro, and…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - HOLLEY TERMINATOR EFI, HP E-85, 1475 CFM DOMINATOR

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 08, 2012 at 04:03 PM
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tags: 2012 sema, holley, terminator, efi, e85 hp carb, 1450 cfm dominator, earls plumbing, nascar efi
Holley brought out some new goodies for retrofitting EFI systems, including the new TERMINATOR EFI system designed to be a simple, bolt-on, learning system with an attractive throttle body and…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - ECKERT'S MACH FORTY SUPERCAR

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 08, 2012 at 03:19 PM
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tags: 2012, v8tvm sema, mach forty, eckerts rods and customs, mach 40, super car, 1969 mach 1, ford gt, mothers shine award
The talented crew at Eckert’s Rods & Customs successfully blended a Ford GT with a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 to create a truly unique supercar that stunned the crowds…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE - WELD RACING

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 08, 2012 at 03:17 PM
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tags: 2012, sema, v8tv, weld, racing, wheels, drag racing wheels, race, drag racing
The right wheels are often hard to pick for a car, especially when you consider the proper sizing, fitment, strength and safety aspects. We are running a set of Weld…

2012 SEMA V8TV VIDEO COVERAGE INTRO

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 30, 2012 at 12:30 AM
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The SEMA show in Las Vegas is the biggest automotive aftermarket show in the world, and we’ve brought our crews out in search of the latest new parts and killer…

1969 Mustang BOSS 302.0 Detroit Speed Deep Tub and QUADRALink Install Video Pt.1 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 24, 2012 at 04:46 PM
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tags: 1969 mustang, boss 3020, detroit speed, quadralink, mini tubs, deep tub, htp welders, mig 200, protouring, restoration, fabrication, v8tv
Now that the DSE Alumaframe front suspension had been installed on our 1969 Mustang project, Boss 302.0, it was time to start the DSE Mini tub and Quadralink installation. First,…

1969 LSA Powered 1969 Camaro "Lou's Change" Engine Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 12, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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tags: lsa, detroit speed, subframe, engine install, zl1, supercharger, v8tv
In this chapter of the Lou’s Change 1969 Camaro build, the V8 Speed and Resto shop crew is installing the LSA Engine into the Detroit Speed subframe, and then the…

1969 Mustang BOSS 302.0 Detroit Speed Aluma-Frame Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 05, 2012 at 11:25 AM
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tags: detroit speed alumaframe, alumaframe, boss 3020, 1969 mustang, mustang suspension
It’s important to determine the intended usage of a car before you choose the parts. In the case of the 1969 Ford Mustang called the BOSS 302.0, the owner wanted…

The 30 Minute Street Demon Carburetor Install Challenge Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 03, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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tags: street demon carburetor, demon, carburetor, carburetor install, musclecar, engine performance, carburetor tuning, transfer slots, v8tv
Demon Carburetors recently released an advertisement suggesting you can install a new Street Demon carburetor and have your car running properly within 30 minutes. We decided to take that challenge,…

1955 Ford Thunderbird "CoyoTBird" First Start Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on September 24, 2012 at 04:32 PM
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tags: 1955 thunderbird, coyote 50, restoration, afco, autometer, v8tv
The CoyoTBird was getting very close to being a running car. We ordered a custom aluminum radiator from Afco to keep the 5.0 cool. Then, Nick had to fabricate an…

Pro-Touring 1969 Ford Mustang "Boss 302.0" Restoration Intro Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on September 24, 2012 at 10:47 AM
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This is the first video in the series covering the build of the 1969 Mustang BOSS 302.0. This Pro-Touring style Mustang delivers late-model power and performance, while keeping the classic…

Detroit Speed Subframe Assembly 1969 Camaro Lou's Change V8TV Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on August 01, 2012 at 11:10 AM
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tags: 1969 camaro, suspension, detroit speed subframe, protouring, video, v8tv
In this chapter of the Lou’s Change 1969 Camaro evolution, we’re tearing into the front suspension of the car by removing the front clip and the original engine and subframe.…

Wetsanding And Buffing The 1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on July 26, 2012 at 02:30 PM
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tags: how to, wetsanding, buffing, v8tv, restoration, bodywork, 3m, trizact, polishing, paint
After the BASF clear had hardened on our 1968 Camaro called “Reloaded” the surface looked really nice right out of the spray booth. But we were going for a mirror…

2012 Finish Line Performance Open House Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 21, 2012 at 04:58 PM
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tags: finish line performance, open house, 1969, camaro, pro touring, msd, atomic efi, moroso, muscle rods, ls swap
We stopped by Finish Line Performance’s open house and got a chance to check out a bunch of cool cars. One of those being Ron Piasecki’s ‘69 Camaro. It may…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Final Paint Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 20, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, basf, glasurit, base coat, clear coat, paint, stripe layout, 3m, pps
Now that the mechanicals in our ‘68 Camaro were functioning, it was time to put all the panels back on for the last time and spray paint and clear. Even…

Supercharged LSA Powered 1969 Camaro Restoration "Lou's Change" Intro Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 13, 2012 at 05:00 PM
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tags: 1969 camaro restoration, restoration, v8tv, lous change, detroit speed, lsa, zl1, supercharged, lingenfelter, t56 magnum, forgeline, steinhauser design, wilwood, protouring
This is the first video in the series where the V8TV crew rebuilds a 1969 Chevorlet Camaro from a stock-type restoration into a Zl-1 inspired fire-breathing supercharged Pro-Touring machine. Plans…

1971 Pontiac Firebird 468 E-85 Conversion Video Series Pt. 2

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 08, 2012 at 02:14 PM
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tags: pontiac, firebird, 1971, stroker, 468, e85, t56, tremec, hyrdatech, hydraboost, cpp, royal purple protouring, v8tv, video
Once we had the Firebird disassembled, we decided it would be best to repaint the firewall, clean up the underside, and put some work into the subframe. Once we had…

MagnaFlow Revolver At The 2012 Hot Rod Power Tour Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 07, 2012 at 04:27 PM
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MagnaFlow has an awesome project they are working on and they brought it along for the Hot Rod Power Tour. The project is a 1949 Chevy truck called “Revolver”. They…

1971 Pontiac Firebird 468 E-85 Conversion Video Series Pt. 1

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 06, 2012 at 10:08 AM
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This wicked 1971 Pontiac Firebird is wearing a deep blue flame job, but the owner felt it needed more fire under the hood. He sent the car, a T56 5-speed…

V8TV Tech How to Set Your MSD Digital E-Curve Distributer

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on May 25, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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An overview of how timing curves work and how to properly set a MSD Digital E-Curve Distributer.

1955 Thunderbird "CoyoTBird" TechAFX Fuel System and MagnaFlow Exhaust Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on May 17, 2012 at 03:17 PM
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tags: 1955 thunderbird, coyote 50, magnaflow, exhaust, techafx, fuel lines, an fittings, v8tv
The next step was to install a high pressure EFI fuel system in our ‘55 Thunderbird. For the soft lines, we used all TechAFX hoses and fittings. Trevor routed the…

V8TV Tool Tech: The Maxi Dent Pulling Station

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on May 11, 2012 at 05:36 PM
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tags: dent fix, maxi, spitznagel, auto body, metal shrinking, dent pulling, v8tv
The Maxi is a 220 volt single phase dent pulling station that has the ability to shrink, pull dents and creases. This is the ideal replacement for drilling holes in…

V8TV Tool Tech: General Tools Seeker 400

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on May 09, 2012 at 11:59 AM
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The Seeker 400 is Generals top-of-the-line video inspection series. It comes equipped with a 1m long camera-tipped probe and the ability to stream over the internet. You can also record…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" MagnaFlow Exhaust Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on May 01, 2012 at 10:19 AM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, exhaust, magnaflow, stainless steel, htp, detroit speed
Now that the 490 big block for our 68 Camaro was running, it was time to install our stainless steel MagnaFlow Exhaust Kit. They make a kit that fits a…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Engine Build Part 4: First Start V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 09, 2012 at 05:14 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, engine build, first start, 490 big block, msd, super conductor, spark plug wire, fast ez efi, throttle body, tci, ez tcu
In this final video of our 4 part engine build series for our 1968 Camaro, “Reloaded”, we’re gonna take a step back and talk about the parts that make this…

1955 Thunderbird "CoyoTBird" Flaming River Steering Rack and Hydratech Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 06, 2012 at 03:20 PM
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tags: 1955 thunderbird, coyote 50, flaming river, rack and pinion, steering column, hydratech, hydraboost
To improve the steering of our 1955 Thunderbird we decided to install a Flaming River Rack and Pinion kit. We also used a Flaming River Steering column to finish off…

1955 Thunderbird "CoyoTBird" Project Mustang 5.0 and Turn Key Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 05, 2012 at 04:33 PM
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tags: 1955 thunderbird, coyote 50, 2011 mustang, engine install, mod motor, turn key, powered by ford, v8tv
The motor we are using for our Thunderbird is the new Coyote 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang. In this video we’ll show you some of the cool features of the…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Engine Build Part 3 Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 04, 2012 at 11:21 AM
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tags: 1968 camaro, engine build, 490 big block, tci, super street fighter, 4l80e, be cool, radiator, msd, fast, eastwood, flare tool, earls plumbing, royal purple
In this 4 part series, we’ll show you the engine build for our 1968 Camaro, “Reloaded”. This time we’ll be dropping our motor into place and installing the TCI Super…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Glasurit 55 Line Base Coat Paint Spray Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 04, 2012 at 11:09 AM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, glasurit, basf, base coat, paint, sprayout, how to
Our ‘68 Camaro “Reloaded” was primed and sanded, and now body tech Nathan Newberry applied several layers of BASF epoxy sealer to the car followed by Glasurit 55 Line Polyester…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Body Filler, Spray Polyester, and Body Work Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 04, 2012 at 11:06 AM
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Once all the sheet metal had been put back on and the gaps had been set, our Camaro was ready for body work. Nathan covered each panel in body filler,…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Engine Build Part 2: Vintage Air Front Runner V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 19, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, engine build, 490 big block, fast times motor works, vintage air, front runner, serpentine, arp fasteners, air conditioning, v8tv
In this 4 part series, we’ll show you the engine build for our 1968 Camaro, “Reloaded”. In this video, we show you how to install a Vintage Air Front Runner,…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Engine Build Part 1: Engine Assembly V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 15, 2012 at 12:50 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, engine build, 490 big block, fast times motor works, eagle crank, comp cams, thumper, v8tv
In this 4 part series, we’ll show you the engine build for our 1968 Camaro, “Reloaded”. In this first part, we start with a 490 CI short block from Fast…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Sheet Metal Alignment and Panel Gaps Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 02, 2012 at 03:33 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, restoration, panel gaps, detroit speed, eastward, lead free body solder, v8tv
Now that the Camaro was covered in BASF Epoxy Primer, It was time to make the car a roller and put the body panels back on. We start by installing…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Sand Blasting Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 29, 2012 at 04:29 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, fabrication, sand blasting, basf, primer, rust removal, 3m, htp mig 200, v8tv
All the metal work on our 1968 Camaro project, “Reloaded”, was finally done. The next step was to send the body tub to the sand blaster to find any hidden…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Detroit Speed Subframe Connector Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 21, 2012 at 12:44 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, v8tv, detroit speed, subframe connectors, pro touring, suspension, autocross, htp welders
Building a well handling car is all about the chassis. We’ve already put a Detroit Speed Coil Over conversion on our Camaro’s front subframe and installed one of their Quadralink…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" OER Frame Rail Replacement Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 26, 2012 at 01:34 PM
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The driver side frame rail on our ‘68 Camaro had a big crack in the arch of the rail. Instead of trying to repair the rail in the car, we…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" OER Cowl Box Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 25, 2012 at 03:07 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, oer, classic industries, cowl box, restoration, rust repair, v8tv, htp, 3m, fabrication
The cowl boxes on our 68 Camaro were very rusty, so we decided to replace both using OER cowl box panels from Classic Industries. In this video, we show you…

1969 Camaro SS396 Upgrade Videos: Edelbrock Top End Kit, MagnaFlow Exhaust, Suspension pt. 3 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 18, 2012 at 12:10 PM
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tags: 1969 camaro, edelbrock top end kit, intake, heads, magnaflow exhaust, msd ignition, royal purple, engine build, baer brakes, centerforce, restoration, racing
In this video series, we’re upgrading a 1969 Camaro SS 396 for better performance using an Edelbrock Top End Kit consisting of E-Street Heads, a RPM intake manifold, a mild…

2011 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN 1970 Chevelle LS6 454 4-Speed Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 10, 2012 at 03:19 PM
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tags: 1970 chevelle, ls6, 4 speed, 454, muscle car and corvette nationals, v8tv, rare
Some people consider the 1970 Chevelle the pinnacle muscle car. Especially when equipped with an LS6 454 and a 4-speed. Randy Fricke brought out that exact car to the 2011…

2011 IMIS Video Coverage- Mittler Bros. Machine and Tool Interview V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 04, 2012 at 03:56 PM
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Kelle talks with Mike Mittler about some of the amazing metal working tools from Mittler Bros. at the 2011 International Motorsports Industry show.

2011 IMIS Video Coverage- Wilwood Brakes Interview V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 04, 2012 at 03:35 PM
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Wilwood shows us their new line of street/race brake products at the 2011 International Motorsports Industry show.

2011 IMIS Video Coverage - FAST XFI 2.0 Interview V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 04, 2012 at 01:15 PM
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FAST Electronics recently announced an upgrade to their race-proved XFI Fuel Injection system which adds new functionality to the popular system. Perhaps the most significant advance in the FAST XFI…

1955 Ford Thunderbird "CoyoTBird" Project Intro Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 04, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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tags: 1955 tunderbird, tbird, coyote, 50, ford racing, crate engine, restoration, v8tv
Introducing the “CoyoTBird” – a 1955 Ford Thunderbird being built in the V8TV shop! This ‘55 is being retrofitted with a new 412 HP Ford Racing 5.0 Coyote crate engine,…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" OER Trunk Floor Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 23, 2011 at 03:24 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, oer, trunk panel, classic industries, restoration, rust repair, v8tv, fabrication
The original trunk floor was not terrible in our ‘68 Camaro “Reloaded” project, but it had some surface pitting and rust that we didn’t like. The cure was a new…

2011 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN Mark Stielow Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 20, 2011 at 12:24 PM
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Mark Stielow just released a book called “Pro Touring”. The book chronicles the build of his 1969 Camaro, “The Mule”, which has paved the way for modern pro touring cars.…

2011 IMIS Video Coverage- Auto Meter Gauges Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 19, 2011 at 05:44 PM
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We stopped by the Auto Meter booth at the 2011 International Motor Sports Industry Show to check out their new products. Marc Erickson talked to us about their new developments…

2011 IMIS Video Coverage- Afco Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 19, 2011 at 03:11 PM
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tags: afco, dynatech, radiators, shocks, coil over, imis, v8tv, pro touring
In this video,Greg Fuesler of Afco tells us about their line of radiators and adjustable shocks.

2011 IMIS Video Coverage- Wiseco Performance Products Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 19, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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tags: imis, wiseco, ls engine, v8tv, k1 technologies
We talked to Vic Ellinger at the 2011 International Motorsports Industry Show about Wiseco’s new LS engine parts.

2011 Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals MCACN 1971 HEMI Road Runner Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 12, 2011 at 03:25 PM
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tags: 2011 muscle car and corvette nationals, mcacn, 426 hemi, road runner, gtx, petty blue, 1971
The 2011 Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show featured hundreds of ultra-rare Muscle Cars, and this Petty Blue 1971 HEMI Road Runner caught our eye. It’s the only one…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Detroit Speed Quadra Link Install Video Pt. 2

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 08, 2011 at 02:24 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, detroit speed, quadralink, currie, 9, rear suspension, restoration, 4 link, v8tv, fabrication
This 1968 Camaro is being built to drive, both on city streets and the in occasional track-day event. To accomplish this, we decided to install a Detroit Speed QUADRALink rear…

1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Detroit Speed Quadra Link Install Video Pt. 1

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 08, 2011 at 02:05 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, reloaded, detroit speed, quadralink, currie, 9, rear suspension, restoration, 4 link, v8tv, fabrication
This 1968 Camaro is being built to drive, both on city streets and the in occasional track-day event. To accomplish this, we decided to install a Detroit Speed QUADRALink rear…

2011 Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals MCACN 1969 ZL1 Camaro Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 06, 2011 at 06:25 PM
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tags: 2011 muscle car and corvette nationals, mcacn, zl1 camaro, copo, race car, drag race
The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has been called the “Holy Grail” of Camaros, as it featured an all-aluminum 427 V8, race-prepped TH400 transmission and 12 bolt rear axle, and they…

2011 Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals MCACN Coverage Pt. 2 Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 30, 2011 at 08:48 PM
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tags: 2011 muscle car and corvette nationals, mcacn, zl1 camaro, corvette, yenko, motion, amc, hemi cuda, challenger, cobra, mustang, shelby
The 2011 Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show is perhaps the most significant muscle car show in the world, and we don’t say that lightly. This year, the show…

2011 Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals MCACN Coverage Pt. 1 Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 29, 2011 at 02:33 PM
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tags: 2011 muscle car and corvette nationals, mcacn, zl1 camaro, hemi cuda, corvette, yenko, motion, baldwin motion, chevelle, mustang, amx, hemi, road runner, gtx, nova, gremlin, charger, challenger
The 2011 Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show is perhaps the most significant muscle car show in the world, and we don’t say that lightly. This year, the show…

2011 SEMA Video Coverage - General Tools & Instruments V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 23, 2011 at 12:07 PM
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tags: 2011 sema, sema show, video coverage, v8tv, general tools, ir thermometer, ir camera, wireless bore scope, light up mirror
Trick tools can make the job go smoother, and the team from General Tools & Instruments brought out some really neat stuff to the 2011 SEMA show. in this video,…

2011 SEMA Video Coverage - Design Engineering Inc. DEI V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 23, 2011 at 12:03 PM
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Design Engineering produces a variety of products to help manage heat and noise in hot rods, muscle cars, customs, trucks.. you name it. We took a moment to learn about…

2011 SEMA Show Video Coverage - ARP Fasteners V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM
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It’s no secret that ARP makes the finest high-performance fasteners in the industry, so Kelle stopped by the ARP booth at SEMA 2011 to chat with Chris Rashke about the…

2011 SEMA Show Video Coverage - Rad Rides By Troy G54 Buick V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 17, 2011 at 10:33 AM
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tags: 2011 sema, sema show, video coverage, v8tv, rad rides, g54, buick, 1954, mercedes buick, custom
The crew at Rad Rides by Troy continue to push the custom car envelope, and their latest creation does it again. This time, the Rad Rides team mated a 1954…

2011 SEMA Video Coverage - TechAFX Hoses V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 16, 2011 at 05:33 PM
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tags: 2011 sema, sema show, video coverage, v8tv, interview, las vegas, techafx, hoses, plumbing, blackwrap, efi, teflon
Today’s fuels are really tough on rubber hoses, and Will Handzell from TechAFX shows us their new line of BlackWrap PTFE-lined hoses that not only are impervious to fuels, but…

2011 SEMA Video Coverage - Detroit Speed 1973 Pontiac Trans Am at ARP Booth V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 15, 2011 at 10:31 AM
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tags: 2011 sema, sema show, video coverage, v8tv, interview, las vegas, detroit speed, trans am, arp
ARP Fasteners hosted the latest creation from the car building shop at Detroit Speed & Engineering – an extremely nice 1973 Pontiac Trans Am. Wrestler Bill Goldberg unveiled the car…

1000+ Photos From SEMA 2011

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM
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Check out over 1000 photos from SEMA 2011 here!

2011 SEMA Video Coverage - Ring Brothers "Diversion" 1970 Camaro V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 14, 2011 at 11:49 AM
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tags: 2011 sema, sema show, video coverage, v8tv, interview, las vegas, ring brothers, camaro, diversion, custom
The Ring Brothers always knock people over with their contemporary customs, and the 1970 Camaro named “Diversion” did it again! This is the team’s first 2nd generation Camaro, and the…

2011 SEMA Video Coverage - Be Cool Radiators V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 14, 2011 at 09:52 AM
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tags: 2011 sema, sema show, video coverage, v8tv, interview, las vegas, be cool, aluminum radiators
Be Cool Radiators was celebrating their Made In USA aluminum radiators, and we took a minute to ask them why an aluminum radiator is better than stock muscle car radiators.

2011 SEMA Show Video Coverage - Sick Seconds '69 Camaro Gear Vendors V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 12, 2011 at 03:19 PM
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Gear Vendors builds overdrive units that handle nearly 2000 horsepower right out of the box, allowing people to build and drive some incredible cars. This time, they had “Sick Seconds”…

2011 SEMA Video Coverage - Venchurs V Werks Red Jacket Jeep JK8 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 10, 2011 at 11:23 AM
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tags: 2011 sema, sema show, video coverage, v8tv, interview, las vegas, jeep, v werks, venchurs, jk8, red jacket
This Jeep JK8 Conversion caught our eye not only because of the Red Jacket tie-in and tee shirt cannon in the bed, but for the level of fit, finish, and…

2011 SEMA Video Coverage - Booth Babe Challenge #2 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 08, 2011 at 11:23 AM
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Play along as we present the 2011 SEMA Booth Babe Challenge! It’s the fun game where you guess what you think the beautiful SEMA spokes model is going to say…

2011 SEMA Show Video Coverage - MagnaFlow Exhaust V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 06, 2011 at 11:25 AM
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MagnaFlow Exhaust is known for building quality stainless steel mufflers and tubing that sound great and allow your engine to breathe. This year, the MagnaFlow crew adds a new color…

2011 SEMA Show Video Coverage - OPGI V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 06, 2011 at 12:03 AM
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tags: 2011 sema, sema show, video coverage, v8tv, opgi, chevelle, original parts group, inc
The crew at OPGI had a great SEMA show this year, as their sharp Chevelle convertible restoration took home the GM Best Restored Vehicle award on the very day Chevrolet…

2011 SEMA Show Video Coverage - Rocket Racing Wheels V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 02, 2011 at 03:57 PM
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tags: 2011 sema, sema show, video coverage, v8tv, rocket racing wheels, wheels, retro
Rocket Racing Wheels are bringing back great-looking vintage styles and adding modern touches to their wheels. Here, David Coker tells us about the history, styles, finishes, and sizes available from…

2011 SEMA Show Video Coverage - Vintage Air V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 02, 2011 at 03:23 PM
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tags: 2011 sema, sema show, video coverage, v8tv, vintage air, front runner
Vintage Air rolled out several new Gen IV climate control systems, as well as some upgrades to their award-winning Front Runner serpentine front drive systems.

2011 SEMA Video Coverage - Booth Babe Challenge #1 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 02, 2011 at 01:10 PM
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Check out the 2011 SEMA V8TV Booth Babe Challenge! Watch the video, then guess what you think the beautiful spokesmodel is going to say on the third question!

2011 SEMA Video Coverage - MSD Atomic EFI V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 02, 2011 at 12:28 PM
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MSD recently announced a new EFI system called Atomic EFI, and it’s a totally self-contained unit designed to install in one day and offer a multitude of features including self-tuning…

2011 SEMA Show Video Coverage - Royal Purple El Nomado Winner

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 01, 2011 at 12:50 AM
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Royal Purple Synthetic Oil recently had a contest where the winners got to show their car off at the 2011 SEMA show, and this video features the first winner! Joe…

2011 Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals Preview Video Pt. 2 MCACN V8TV 2010 Review

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 09, 2011 at 08:00 PM
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PART 2 of 2. This video takes a look back at the 2010 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) car show and previews the 2011 show. The Muscle Car and…

2011 Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals Preview Video Pt. 1 MCACN V8TV 2010 Review

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 07, 2011 at 10:57 AM
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PART 1 of 2. This video takes a look back at the 2010 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) car show and previews the 2011 show. The Muscle Car and…

1968 Camaro Countdown to SEMA 2011 V8TV Video: IT'S ALIVE! The 490 V8 Runs!

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on September 29, 2011 at 03:38 PM
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We had reason to celebrate today in the V8TV shop, as the FAST EZ-EFI fueled 490 cube big block Chevy V8 roared to life. We pulled out the picture of…

1969 Camaro SS396 Upgrade Videos: Edelbrock Top End Kit, MagnaFlow Exhaust, Suspension pt. 1 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on September 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM
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tags: 1969 camaro, edelbrock top end kit, intake, heads, magnaflow exhaust, msd ignition, royal purple, engine build, baer brakes, centerforce, restoration
In this video series, we’re upgrading a 1969 Camaro SS 396 for better performance using an Edelbrock Top End Kit consisting of E-Street Heads, a RPM intake manifold, a mild…

V8TV 1968 Camaro 2011 SEMA Daily Build Countdown Videos!

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on September 13, 2011 at 04:14 PM
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We’re posting daily video updates of our 1968 Camaro headed for the 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV. Here’s the playlist viewer to follow along!

1968 Camaro Fender Rust Repair How-To Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on August 24, 2011 at 05:26 PM
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tags: bodywork, restoration, camaro, fender, welding, classic industries, htp, v8tv, video
In this installment, we tackle the common problem of rusty muscle car fenders. Using a repair panel form Classic Industries, some 3M grinding wheels, and an HTP MIG 200 and…

2011 Run To Music City Pro-Touring Event Autocross Video V8TV 3/3

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on August 19, 2011 at 07:23 PM
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This is the final installment of three parts covering the Run To Music City event. This time, we meet the “big guns” in this crowd, and see who takes home…

Bullseye Power Turbo Video Install Part 3 - S71 Olds Project V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on August 16, 2011 at 08:01 PM
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tags: turbo, install, racing, oldsmobile, protouring, cutlass, a body, supercharger, restoration, wastegate, intercooler, bullseye power, turbosmart, progate 50
In this chapter of our S71 Olds build, we are completing the install of our Bullseye Power 75 mm turbo, our fabricated turbo piping, Bell intercooler , and the Be…

2011 Run To Music City Pro-Touring Event Autocross Video V8TV 2/3

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2011 Run To Music City Pro-Touring Event Autocross Video V8TV 1/3

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on August 05, 2011 at 05:34 PM
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tags: detroit speed, carbon kustoms, run to music city, pro touring, muscle cars, greeting auto company, advanced plating, autocross, ride tech, mast motorsports
In this special three-part V8TV presentation, we traveled to Nashville Tennessee to cover the first annual Run To Music City pro touring event presented by Carbon Kustoms. The Run To…

V8TV Exclusive Video: How ARP Fasteners Are Made

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on July 20, 2011 at 11:30 AM
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It’s no secret that ARP manufactures the highest quality hardware to assemble your engine, but we wanted to learn exactly what makes ARP fasteners different from the original factory bolts.    …

V8TV S71 Olds Turbo Cutlass Runs! IPhone Update

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on July 12, 2011 at 07:14 PM
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tags: turbo, install, racing, oldsmobile, protouring, cutlass, a body, supercharger, restoration, wastegate, intercooler, bullseye power, turbosmart, progate 50
This is the first video showing V8TV S71 Olds turbo car running! It’s just an iPhone preview video with more to come. The BTR performance built 422 Olds stroker engine…

Bullseye Power Turbo Video Install Part 2 - S71 Olds Project V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 24, 2011 at 08:15 PM
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tags: turbo, install, racing, oldsmobile, protouring, cutlass, a body, supercharger, restoration, wastegate, intercooler, bullseye power, turbosmart, progate 50
In this chapter, we’re fabricating the hardware and tubing needed to install the Bulleseye Power 75 MM extended tip turbo from Outlaw Turbo Motorsports into our 1971 Olds Cutlass S71…

1968 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Panel Replacement Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 14, 2011 at 12:17 PM
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tags: quarter panel, restoration, bodywork, rust, fabrication, camaro, firebird, classic industries, welding, crash, repair, v8tv
Replacing quarter panels on an American muscle car is major surgery, but it is not impossible. In this video, we take you through the steps we took to replace a…

1965 Chevelle Surprise Reveal Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 10, 2011 at 11:18 PM
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tags: 1965 chevelle, v8tv, muscle car, restoration, bodywork, gold spinner, vettefest, chicago, world of wheels, car show, opgi, magnaflow, dupont, 3m, royal purple, holley, hotchkis, vintage wheel works, bfgoodrich, htp welders
Our 1965 Chevelle is finished, and in this video, we surprise the owner by presenting the car at the Chicago Chevy Vettefest! He had no idea it was completed was…

1968 Camaro Roof and Window Rust Repairs Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 06, 2011 at 10:16 PM
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tags: 1968 camaro, rust repair, patch panels, classic industries, restoration, 3m, lead, eastwood, body solder, htp, v8tv, muscle car, protouring
Our 1968 Camaro had some bad rust around the windows thanks to the original vinyl top holding moisture and corroding the steel below. In this video, we repair all that…

1965 Chevelle Restoration Final Assembly Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 03, 2011 at 10:33 AM
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tags: 1965 chevelle, opgi, original parts group, buffing, restoration, 3m, scat procar, v8tv, muscle car, protouring
This is the home stretch for our 1965 Chevelle! In this installment, we’re adding the final touches to the outside of the car like the new trim and badges from…

3000 pics from Run To Music City Pro Touring Event

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on May 31, 2011 at 10:58 PM
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tags: run to music city, protouring, musclecars, autocross, detroit speed, 48 hour camaro, brian finch, schwartz extreme performance
The Run To Music City (RTMC) is a great multi-event weekend, consisting of a cruise, shop tours, autocrossing, a speed-stop challenge, car show, and more. Our cameras were there for…

Metal Shop Tech: Working Panels Straight With An HTP Stud Gun Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on May 20, 2011 at 07:59 PM
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tags: bodywork, body repair, stud welder, htp, pull dents, restoration
In the old days, one could pull dents by drilling holes in panels and yanking them out with a slide hammer. Today, tools like the HTP Stud Setter allow you…

1968 Camaro Detroit Speed Front Suspension Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on May 13, 2011 at 11:17 AM
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tags: 1968 camaro, protouring, detroit speed, install, front suspension, tubular arms, autocross, restoration, v8tv
We wanted our 1968 Camaro to retain its classic appearance, but handle and drive like today’s best sports cars. To accomplish this, we relied on a Speed 3 front suspension…

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Racer Ride Along: Long Beach Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 27, 2011 at 09:31 PM
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CTS-V Coupe Racecar Drivers Johnny O’Connell and Andy Pilgrim provide real-time commentary to coincide with their high speed laps around the Long Beach track.

Dent Fixing: Body Hammers 101 Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 23, 2011 at 09:23 PM
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They call them Body Hammers for a reason… you’re not supposed to use your regular claw hammer to straighten out body panels, and here are the reasons why. Body tech…

1965 Chevelle Wetsanding & Buffing New Paint Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 13, 2011 at 09:18 PM
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Our 1965 Chevelle’s paint looked really nice coming right out of the spray booth, but we knew that by wetsanding and buffing the car with 3M’s Trizact system, this car…

1965 Chevelle Final Paint Sprayout Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 05, 2011 at 03:01 PM
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tags: 1965 chevelle, bodywork, paint, restoration, basecoat, sprayout, metallic, clear
In this video, we’re wet sanding the previous color coat on our 1965 Chevelle with 3M Wetordry 2000 grit sandpaper and masking and prepping it for the final color coats…

2200 HP Twin Turbo 540 Dyno Pull Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 21, 2011 at 01:18 PM
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The Fast Times built, Sonny headed, 548 cubic inch billet block V8 with twin 88mm turbos powered Spiro Pappas’ ‘69 Camaro in the 2008 NMCA season. From the V8TV archives.

1969 Chevelle SS496 Restoration Re-Cap Video Feature V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 14, 2011 at 04:33 PM
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http://www.v8tvshow.com/ss496 – We completely restored this 1969 Chevelle, taking it from “bass boat” green to the original color, replacing much of the original sheet metal and adding some key upgrades.…

1965 Chevelle BeCool Radiator Engine Start Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 07, 2011 at 11:51 PM
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Our 1965 Chevelle gets a cooling upgrade in the form of a BeCool aluminum radiator, and then we fire it up for the first time as a complete car! We…

Pro Touring 1967 One Lap Camaro Video Feature V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 03, 2011 at 11:00 AM
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The OneLapCamaro is a custom built 1967 Camaro RS that was engineered to excel in a variety of motorsports – autocross, road racing, acceleration and braking challenges, and open highway…

Paint Tech: Masking Door, Hood, & Trunk Jambs with 3M Specialty Tapes Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 01, 2011 at 03:40 PM
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tags: paint, bodywork, masking, door jamb, jambs, tape line, how to, restoration, 3m, v8tv
We get lots of emails asking for tricks on how to mask jambs so that there are no tape lines, and in this video, painter Nathan Newberry shows us some…

1965 Chevelle: Installing Sheet Metal for Final Paint Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 21, 2011 at 04:34 PM
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This time, we’re installing the sheetmetal on our 1965 Chevelle getting it ready for it’s final layers of color and then clearcoats. The jamb areas have all been painted and…

Cool Trucks at 2010 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 18, 2011 at 01:06 PM
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If you don’t think trucks belong on a road course race track, then you should think again. Tom Tiancitto’s 1937 Ford Pickup has gone nearly 200 MPH, and Rob Phillips…

Welding Tips: How To Set Any MIG Welder Video V8TV HTP MIG 130

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 10, 2011 at 01:25 PM
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http://www.usaweld.com – Setting the proper wire speed and heat settings is easy if you know how to do it. This video will show you the fastest and easiest way to…

1969 Pontiac Firebird "Routy" Is Finished! Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 05, 2011 at 07:55 PM
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http://www.v8tvshow.com/routy – We’ve finished the ‘69 Firebird, and we’re really happy with the way the car looks and drives! Check out the V8TV “Routy” Microsite for thousands of build photos…

1969 Pontiac Firebird "Routy" Final Assembly Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 28, 2011 at 12:05 PM
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We’re in the home stretch assembling Routy’s interior, wheels, emblems, weatherstripping, and all the little details to make it a complete car. A final buff with 3M Perfect-It Microfinish Compound…

Summertime Fun: 635 HP Supercharged 540 1951 Mercury Runs The Ragged Edge Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 20, 2011 at 02:10 PM
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Our buddy Ted Dzus built this crazy Mercury, complete with a Shafiroff supercharged 540 big block Chevy cranking out 635 HP, but with a comfy custom interior as well. Kelle…

V8TV Viewer Video Mail: Which Muscle Car To Restore?

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 14, 2011 at 11:24 AM
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This time, we address the question on what car to restore if you’re going to build one in your home garage and you do not want to do a Camaro…

1969 Firebird "Routy" Final Paint Spray Video #3 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 12, 2011 at 11:23 AM
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The final video covering the paint process on our 1969 Pontiac Firebird project “Routy.” This time, we’re laying out the stripe design and spraying the DuPont silver and Gun Metal…

1969 Firebird "Routy" Final Paint Spray Video #2 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 03, 2011 at 11:50 AM
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The paint sprayout continues with our 1969 Pontiac Firebird project “Routy.” This time, we’re spraying DuPont Hot Hues Red Hot Meltdown color and intercoat clear in preparation for the painted…

1969 Firebird "Routy" Final Paint Spray Video #1 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 26, 2010 at 04:15 PM
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In this video, prep our 1969 Pontiac Firebird “Routy” with 3M wetsand paper, tape, and mask paper and bring it to the booth for final application of DuPont Hot Hues…

Turbocharged 427 1965 Mustang Video Feature V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 17, 2010 at 03:10 PM
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Brett Evans is a guy who likes to build cars that look cool and go fast. You may recognize him from the “Splitter” 1970 Trans Am build on V8TV. Before…

Speed Tech 1970 Chevy Nova "ResurreXion" Video Feature V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 15, 2010 at 04:06 PM
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This high-tech 1970 Chevy Nova not only sports the Pro-Touring look, but it has the parts to match. Starting with a full Speed Tech suspension system, the car also features…

Pro Touring 1972 Firebird "Code Red" Video Feature V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 08, 2010 at 12:10 PM
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This is one of the cleanest 2nd generation Firebirds we’ve ever seen, and the best part is that it is driven hard and performs as well. The body features dozens…

Radical 1965 Corvette Road Racer Video Feature V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 06, 2010 at 12:12 PM
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tags: 1965 corvette, road racing, protouring, optima, ousci, v8tv
This awesome 1965 Corvette built by the team at Performance Restorations in Mundelien, IL, was originally going to be a show car, but builder Brent Jarvis has been bitten by…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: 3M Personal Vehicle Wrap Technology

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 02, 2010 at 11:13 AM
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3M was doing some cool stuff at the 2010 SEMA show with their new personal vehicle wrap technology. They were completely changing the look of this Mustang each day of…

Bryan Fuller's "Impaler" 1961 Chevrolet in ARP SEMA Booth Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 30, 2010 at 01:21 PM
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Bryan Fuller’s latest creation is a 1961 Chevrolet called the “Impaler,” a car featuring a heavy aircraft influence in it’s design and execution. A Hilborn injected ZZ572 powers the sled,…

1969 Mustang "Anvil" Steve Strope Video Feature V8TV SEMA 2010

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 29, 2010 at 02:56 PM
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Steve Strope and the crew at Pure Vision teamed up with Anvil Auto to create a very trick 1969 Mustang to showcase Anvil’s latest carbon fiber Mustang parts, and to…

1969 Pontiac Firebird Routy Climate Control and Sound Deadener Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 27, 2010 at 03:04 PM
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We wanted our 1969 Firebird to be fun to drive, and that ment keeping the interior free from unwanted noise, and climate controlled. This time, we’re installing Hushmat sound deadoner…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: BeCool Bomber 1972 Chevelle Feature

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 26, 2010 at 01:36 PM
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Gordon Aram from A-Team Racing teamed up with BeCool radiators to build the BeCool Bomber, a radical road-race Chevelle featuring a Schwartz Precision Chassis, a Pro Charged LS1, a fully…

1969 Mark Stielow's 1969 Camaro "Red Devil" Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 23, 2010 at 05:51 PM
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Mark Stielow builds musclecars that truly raise the bar. The latest, “Red Devil,” is a supercharged 427 (based off the LS9) that makes tons of power but retains new-car drivability.…

1969 Pontiac Firebird "Routy" Engine Install and First Start Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 17, 2010 at 09:29 PM
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tags: 1969 firebird, pontiac, classic industries, royal purple, msd, holley, magnaflow, professional products, eastwood, vintage air
The time came to install the rebuilt 1973 Pontiac 400 into our ‘69 Firebird. It’s running a rebuilt bottom end, roller rockers, #16 Pontiac iron heads, a Professional Products intake…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: BeCool Radiators

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 16, 2010 at 05:34 PM
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BeCool is hard at work building high-performance radiators, shrouds, and fan module assemblies for all kinds of classic American cars. Here’s what they brought out to the 2010 SEMA show.

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: The Latest Restoration Supplies From Eastwood

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 16, 2010 at 03:20 PM
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The Eastwood Company is constantly bringing new restoration tools and supplies to market, and we learn about some of the latest in this video.

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: Holley Performance Products LS Intakes, Pan, and Mounts

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 16, 2010 at 01:56 PM
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Holley has been working hard to develop some cool new parts for GM LS engines, and they brought out some modular intake manifolds to show off. They also demonstrated their…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: Classic Industries Interview: New Mopar Catalog

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 16, 2010 at 01:19 PM
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Classic Industries is a big player in the restoration parts market, and we’ve worked with them on various projects including our 1969 Firebird “Routy.” Here’s the latest from the CI…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: 2011 Banshee Concept Car Feature by Restore A Muscle Car

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 16, 2010 at 11:43 AM
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The crew at Restore A Muscle Car teamed up with Hermance Design to create a stunning version of the 5th Gen Firebird… if such a thing existed. Powered by a…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: Flaming River Rack & Pinion Steering Conversion Systems

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 15, 2010 at 12:26 PM
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Every car feels better and is safer to drive with positive, responsive, tight steering. The problem is that the original stuff is well worn by now, and many have adapted…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: Detroit Speed & Engineering Chevy II Suspension System

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 14, 2010 at 04:26 PM
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tags: sema 2010, detroit speed, dse, chevy ii, subframe, suspension, protouring
Detroit Speed & Engineering took on the task of completely redesigning the Chevy II front suspension system and now offers an improved subframe, control arms, spindles, a custom rack &…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: RideTech Coil Over Shock Systems, New Catalog

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 14, 2010 at 03:05 PM
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RideTech brought out some brand new coil-over shock systems featuring mono tube designs with tons of manufacturing innovations and cool features.

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: BASF Carizzma Colors

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 14, 2010 at 02:22 PM
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We learned about the BASF Carizzma Colors and water-based paints from BASF at the 2010 SEMA show.

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: TCI 6X 6 Speed Automatic Overdrive Transmission

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 14, 2010 at 01:05 PM
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TCI came up with a very innovative way to convert a GM 4L80E electronic 4-speed overdrive transmission into a 6-speed, and now they’ve got adapter bellhousings to make it fit…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: FAST EZ-EFI Retrofit Fuel Injection Systems

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 13, 2010 at 06:28 PM
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The FAST EZ-EFI engine management system is very advanced with real-time datalogging and wideband O2 sensor feedback, so they now make it possible to retrofit your lower-technology factory style Ford…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: Ring Brothers Dragon 1970 Mustang Feature

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 13, 2010 at 12:05 PM
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The Ring Brothers have been building cars for a long time, and they are always pushing the limits of design and functionality with their creations. They had 2 new cars…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: 1969 Boss 494 "Real Thing" Mustang

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 12, 2010 at 04:38 PM
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tags: 1969 mustang, boss 494, bodie stroud, magnaflow, real thing, andretti
This 1969 Mustang built by B.S. Industries features a real aluminum Boss 494 V8 from the Mario Andretti Can-AM days, extensive body modifications, and a 2011 Mustang interior. Shot at…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: OPGI 1964 Riviera Feature

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 12, 2010 at 04:01 PM
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Original Parts Group, Inc. (OPGI) has been in the restoration parts business for years, and they’ve recently expanded their parts lineup to include classic Buick Rivieras, Cadillacs, and Pontiac full-size…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: Royal Purple XPR Oil Update, ATF, and Purple Ice

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 12, 2010 at 03:54 PM
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We learned about the latest updates in the Royal Purple XPR racing oil line, advances in their synthetic ATF, and the reformulated Purple Ice cooling system additives.

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: ARP Fasteners for GM LSX, Ford Mod, and Mopar Late Model Engines

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 12, 2010 at 02:49 PM
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ARP has been making high-performance engine fasteners for years, and now they are completing their line for the GM LSX, Ford Modular, and Mopar Late Model V8s as well. These…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: Gear Vendors Overdrives Sox & Martin Barracuda Feature

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 12, 2010 at 02:46 PM
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Gear Vendors always has cool cars in their SEMA displays, and this year is no different. The Sox & Martin HEMI Barracuda tribute car is capable of tearing up the…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: Franken'Cuda Feature

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 12, 2010 at 02:27 PM
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Murray Pfaff is the guy behind the Franken’Cuda design, a car built to look like a giant die-cast toy that came to life. Featuring a 2000 HP 14-71 supercharged 632…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: Vintage Air

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 12, 2010 at 02:14 PM
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There’s no secret, climate controlled cars are more fun to drive, and Vintage Air is the name people request most when specifying an air conditioning system for their muscle car,…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: Mario Andretti Interview in MagnaFlow Booth

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 12, 2010 at 02:11 PM
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MagnaFlow had a killer Mustang on display in their booth that featured a rare Boss 494 racing engine. It turns out that Mario Andretti actually raced those engines when he…

2010 SEMA V8TV Video Coverage: MSD Ignition New Digital 6A & 6AL & Power Grid Ignition

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 12, 2010 at 02:05 PM
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MSD Ignition brought out some trick new evolutions of the familiar 6A and 6AL ignition boxes, and the new ones are all digital! They’ve increased the output power, internal quality,…

Supercharged 1957 Chevy Bel Air Video Feature V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 24, 2010 at 03:02 PM
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V8TV ventures to Flanagan, Illinois, to The Custom Shop to feature this supercharged, custom mixed orange 57 Chevy. Where’s Flanagan? We didn’t know either, but this just might be the…

1968 Camaro "Commotion" Subframe Repair Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 21, 2010 at 09:14 AM
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This video covers replacing rusty body mount holes and a smashed subframe crossmember on our 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS called “Commotion.”

1968 Camaro SS "Commotion" Project Intro Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 14, 2010 at 01:02 PM
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This is the introduction video to our 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS project nicknamed “Commotion.” Like all vintage cars, this one has many stories to tell, and here we bring you…

2010 Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals Show MCACN Promo Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 11, 2010 at 06:15 PM
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The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) is the holy grail of rare, original, modified, and specialty Muscle Cars, and it is happening November 20 – 21, 2010, at the…

1969 Firebird Routy Currie Rear Axle & Baer Brake Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 06, 2010 at 12:27 PM
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We’re building this car to have awesome drivability, and we wanted to use components that could stand up to some occasional punishment. It’s no secret that the Currie 9+ rear…

1969 Firebird "Routy" Painted DuPont Hot Hues Red Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on September 14, 2010 at 12:01 AM
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After completing all the bodywork on our 1969 Pontiac Firebird, we disassembled the body to paint the tub with DuPont Hot Hues Red Hot Meltdown 2-stage urethane. After the red…

Muscle Car Beat Down Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on September 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM
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Here’s a fun clip of some super-bad muscle cars tearing up the road course, autocross, and speed-stop challenge at the 2009 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational. It looks like fun…

LS1 Powered 1949 Pontiac Video Somernites Cruise Coverage V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on September 08, 2010 at 04:52 PM
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Bland Allen’s 1949 Pontiac was purchased new by his father when he returned home from World War II. Today, it sports an LS1 V8 under the hood for 26 MPG…

Custom Pinstriping In Action: Dr. D at Somernites Cruise Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on September 01, 2010 at 02:57 PM
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It’s not everyday that you get the chance to watch an extremely talented artist do his thing, and it’s even more rare to see one do it live at a…

Cool 1966 Chevy II Post Coupe Mini Feature Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on August 30, 2010 at 12:29 PM
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Turbo "S71" Olds Engine Build Video BTR Performance Part 9 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on July 27, 2010 at 10:17 AM
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This is part 9 in a multi-part series covering the custom 422 cubic-inch stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971…

1969 Pontiac Firebird "Routy" Bodywork Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on July 21, 2010 at 09:20 PM
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The 1969 Firebirds have a lot of pieces that comprise the nose, and in this video, we go through the process of making them all fit on our ‘69 ‘Bird…

1965 Chevelle Creature Comforts Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on July 19, 2010 at 09:57 PM
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Our 1965 Chevelle is designed to be a comfortable driver, so we’re installing a load of things to make it a nice driver. In this video, we’re installing a new…

Turbo "S71" Olds Engine Build Video BTR Performance Part 8 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on July 16, 2010 at 07:42 PM
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This is part 8 in a multi-part series covering the custom 422 cubic-inch stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971…

Turbo "S71" Olds Engine Build Video BTR Performance Part 7 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on July 12, 2010 at 07:29 PM
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This is part 7 in a multi-part series covering the custom 422 cubic-inch stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971…

Turbo "S71" Olds Engine Build Video BTR Performance Part 6 V8TV Turbo "S71" Olds Engine Build Video BTR Performance Part 6 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on July 06, 2010 at 10:37 PM
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This is part 6 in a multi-part series covering the custom 422 cubic-inch stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971…

Turbo "S71" Olds Engine Build Video BTR Performance Part 5 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on July 02, 2010 at 09:16 AM
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This is part 5 in a multi-part series covering the custom 422 cubic-inch stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971…

Inside The Royal Purple Synthetic Oil Filter Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 30, 2010 at 09:51 PM
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The benefits of Royal Purple high performance synthetic engine oil are well known, mostly decreased friction resulting in increased power and less wear and heat. Recently, they’ve been touting increased…

Turbo "S71" Olds Engine Build Video BTR Performance Part 4

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 28, 2010 at 09:26 PM
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Part 4 of the S71 Olds engine build at BTR Performance, covering the install of the piston rings and the pistons and rods on the crankshaft. www.btrperformance.com

Turbo "S71" Olds Engine Build Video BTR Performance Part 3

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 25, 2010 at 03:25 PM
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Part 3 of the S71 Olds engine build at BTR Performance, covering the custom rear seal and installing the JE Pistons on the Lunati big block Chevy H-Beam connecting rods.…

Turbo "S71" Olds Engine Build Video BTR Performance Part 2 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 24, 2010 at 11:14 AM
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This is the second video in a multi-part series covering the custom stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971 Olds…

Turbo "S71" Olds Engine Build Video BTR Performance Part 1 V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 22, 2010 at 05:49 PM
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This is the first in a multi-part series covering the custom stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971 Olds project…

MagnaFlow 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour Interview Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 21, 2010 at 08:34 PM
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We visited with the crew from MagnaFlow on the 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour to learn that they’re a step ahead of us in solving the issue of building a…

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Duster Hot Rod Power Tour Interview V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on June 18, 2010 at 06:12 PM
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We caught up with renowned blues rock guitar shredder Kenny Wayne Shepherd at the Year One display at the 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour stop in DuQuoin, IL. We chatted…

2010 Finish Line Performance Twin Turbo Nickey Camaro Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on May 27, 2010 at 10:20 AM
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Finish Line Performance (www.FLP2WIN.com) has teamed up with Nickey Chicago to continue the performance legend of the Nickey Muscle Cars. This Nickey Stage 3 car features a twin turbocharged LS3…

1969 Pontiac Firebird Front Suspension Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 30, 2010 at 05:18 PM
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We reassembled our restored front suspension with some new tricks to make our 1969 Pontiac Firebird “Routy” drive and handle better. First we replaced all the stock worn-out control arm…

1965 Chevelle OPGI Rear Disc Brake Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 28, 2010 at 02:49 PM
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Our 1965 Chevelle project arrived in our shop with a front disc conversion, but we wanted the fade-free stopping power of 4-wheel disc brakes, so we added a rear disc…

1969 Firebird Seam Sealer Video - V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on April 19, 2010 at 05:56 PM
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After the metalwork was completed on the bottom side of our 1969 Pontiac Firebird “Routy”, we applied some Eastwood Epoxy Primer to the underside and inside of the body shell…

Spectre Performance 1970 El Camino Video Feature V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 26, 2010 at 01:52 PM
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Amir Rosenbaum brought the Speed By Spectre 1970 El Camino to the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational event in Pahrump, NV, where we took a quick look at the car.…

Pontiac V8 Water Pump Modification Tip Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 25, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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The Pontiac 400 V8 engine that we’re using in our 1969 Firebird project called “Routy” came to us completely as a rebuilt log-block with all new parts inside, but we…

1969 Firebird "Routy" Trunk Floor Fix Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 20, 2010 at 07:20 PM
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The trunk floor area in our 1969 Pontiac Firebird “Routy” was looking pretty rough, so we elected to use an assortment of repair panels from Classic Industries to replace the…

1967 Nickey Camaro 427 RS/SS Vettefest Feature Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 10, 2010 at 06:50 PM
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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…

V8TV '65 Chevelle MagnaFlow Exhaust Install Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on March 03, 2010 at 10:36 AM
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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,…

V8TV Chevelle: Choosing Vintage Wheel Works Wheels and BFG g-Force Tires Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 26, 2010 at 10:04 AM
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Wheels and tires can make or break a car’s looks and performance, and we wanted to choose our wheel and tire combination carefully. We wanted to equip our 1965 Chevelle…

1965 Chevelle Paint Spray Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 17, 2010 at 05:26 PM
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All the sanding and preparation work is finally complete, and we were ready to spray the DuPont BMW Estoril Blue on our 1965 Chevelle. After all the primer was wetsanded…

1965 Chevelle: Spraying Final Primer Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 14, 2010 at 07:13 PM
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Once the Standox Sprayable Polyester was block sanded to a 220 grit surface, body tech John Blandford prepped our 1965 Chevelle’s body for a couple coats of DuPont Hot Prime…

1965 Chevelle: Block Sanding Sprayable Polyester Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on February 14, 2010 at 07:11 PM
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This time, we’re block sanding the Standox sprayable polyester filler shown spraying a few videos back.. center /html

1965 Chevelle Vintage Air FrontRunner Install Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 19, 2010 at 06:14 PM
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Our 1965 Chevelle is going to have a Vintage Air a/c system installed, so we decided to use their FrontRunner serpentine accessory drive system on the engine. This system not…

1130 Mile 1970 Camaro Z28 Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 11, 2010 at 04:51 PM
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Charley Lillard brought his 1970 Chevrolet Camaro “garage find” to the first annual Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals show in Rosemont, Il. Our buddy Shafi Keisler caught up with Charley…

Smog Legal Engine Transplant Kit from GM V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 10, 2010 at 01:38 PM
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GM Performance Parts recently unveiled the first C.A.R.B. certified, EPA Emissions legal late-model engine swap for hot rods and muscle cars. We talked with Bill Martens about what the E-ROD…

Project American Heroes 3 Chevelle Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on January 06, 2010 at 04:42 PM
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http://www.v8tvshow.com – Project American Heroes 3 is a fantastic 1970 Chevelle built by Route 66 Motorsports to be auctioned off to raise funds for the Armed Forces Foundation. Our buddy…

Video: "Mr. Chevy" - A Period Perfect Gasser Chevy V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 04, 2009 at 12:53 PM
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Vintage straight-axle cars, often known as “Gassers”, are popular wherever they go. Maybe it’s the sky-high stance or the cartoon-like appearance. Or perhaps it’s the way these cars transport you…

What's your winter project?

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on December 01, 2009 at 10:57 PM
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We’re spinning wrenches on 3 projects, today the ‘65 Chevelle got more of its Vintage Air system installed. The ‘71 Olds is in the paint booth, and the ‘69 Firebird…

The 2009 V8TV SEMA BOOTH BABE CHALLENGE #4 Presented By Holley!

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 29, 2009 at 02:09 PM
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The 2009 V8TV SEMA BOOTH BABE CHALLENGE #4 Presented By Holley! The 2009 SEMA show is long gone, but we’ve got 1 final Booth Babe Challenge contest! Here’s the new…

Video: 1000 HP 1963 Chevy Nova Street Machine

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 25, 2009 at 11:10 AM
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Joe Kosiba is one of those guys who likes to keep his stuff in order. His house and truck are always spotless, and his garage is so clean it could…

SEMA 2009: BeCool Radiators V8TV Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 20, 2009 at 01:07 PM
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BeCool Radiators brought out a full display of cooling systems for muscle cars and racing applications. Here, Mitch Drouillard takes us through the ‘55 – ‘57 cooling module consisting of…

SEMA 2009: Stainless Steel Brakes Video Interview V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 19, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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Mike Jonas showed us some trick new lightweight calipers from Stainless Steel Brakes. They are not only light weight, but they fit inside 14 inch wheels! The SSBC crew also…

SEMA 2009: Lingenfelter ZR1 Corvette Video V8TV

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 16, 2009 at 11:45 PM
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I think we all agree that the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is an awesome car, with its supercharged LS9 engine and race-car suspension and brakes. However, the team at Lingenfelter…

SEMA: Lingenfelter TA Concept Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 09, 2009 at 02:24 PM
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The crew at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering weren’t happy that GM did not bring back the Firebird along with the 2010 Camaro, so they built their own version of a TA!…

SEMA 2009: ARP Ultra Torque

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:51 AM
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Ensuring your engine fasteners car properly torqued is a tough thing to do, especially since most lubricants can make for inconsistant torque readings. ARP launched their new Ultra Torque assembly…

SEMA 2009: Holley's New EFI Systems Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:48 AM
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Holley showed a line of new EFI systems ranging from the easy install Avenger system with self-tuning capabilities, the HP series with 4 external input / outputs, and the over-the-top…

SEMA 2009: Comp Cams Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:47 AM
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Comp Cams is listening to their customers, and responding with some new parts and applications to satisfy their needs. New this year at SEMA are an expanded lineup of Thumper…

SEMA 2009: FAST EFI Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:45 AM
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Fuel Air Spark Technologies (FAST) is always looking for new ways to make power, and this year they brought out their new Dual-Quad upgrade for the EZ-EFI system as well…

SEMA 2009: Justice Brothers Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:43 AM
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Ed Justice Jr. of Justice Brothers is always a great guy to hang with, and this time, we chatted about the disappearance of ZDDP from engine oil and how Justice…

SEMA 2009: Currie Enterprises Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:38 AM
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Currie Enterprises brings us up to speed on their new F9 fabricated rear axle housing, new control arms featuring Johnny Joints for improved handling, and other insight into making your…

SEMA 2009: Magnaflow Exhaust Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:36 AM
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Magnaflow turned things upside-down at SEMA… including all the cars in their booth! Here, we get a look at the new 2010 Camaro complete exhaust system that won’t be seen…

SEMA 2009: Lingenfelter Performance Engineering L28 Camaro Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:34 AM
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Ken Lingenfelter gives us the first look at the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering L28 Camaro they brought to SEMA 2009. Featuring a custom body kit, Hotchkis suspension upgrades, and a Lingenfelter…

SEMA 2009: Gear Vendors allows 2000hp cars on the street? Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:33 AM
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Gear Vendors is a company that is just looking for a chance to put their parts to the test. Here, Rick Johnson gives us an update on some new applications…

SEMA 2009: T-Max Transmission Thermostat Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:30 AM
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Mike Jonas from Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation had a brainstorm with some associates, and the result is the T-Max transmission thermostat. What’s a transmission thermostat? It keeps your automatic transmission…

SEMA 2009: ISIS Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:28 AM
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Jay Harris tells us all about ISIS Power and demonstrates the system in a slick Olds 442 ragtop. The ISIS system is getting more sophisticated and simple at the same…

SEMA 2009: Original Parts Group Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:27 AM
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Tony Genty from The Original Parts Group shows us their freshly restored 67 Buick Gran Sport and brings us up to speed on some new part lines, including some info…

SEMA 2009: Eaton Detroit Springs Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:25 AM
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We went directly to the source to get our custom and stock replacement spring questions answered in this chat with Mike Eaton from Eaton Detroit Springs . We learned that…

SEMA 2009: MSD Ignition Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:23 AM
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Todd Ryden gives us 40 years of MSD history, from the very beginning of the company when engineers set out to achieve better fuel economy and less emissions to today’s…

SEMA 2009: RideTech

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:21 AM
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Air Ride Technologies recently changed thier name to Ridetech, as the name better illustrates the fact that the company does more than just air suspension systems. Here, we learn all…

SEMA 2009: 3M Truck and Toolbox Lighting Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:16 AM
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3M shows us truck bed and tool box lighting system that’s easy to install and is hidden and protected, so you don’t have to worry about throwing parts in the…

SEMA 2009: Ring Brothers "Afterburner" Fairlane Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:13 AM
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Mike and Jim Ring built yet another amazing show stopping car – a 1964 Ford Fairlane called “Afterburner.” Mike Ring takes us around the car to see all the details…

SEMA 2009: Royal Purple Oil Filters Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:10 AM
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We’ve been using Royal Purple Synthetic Oil around here for years… now they’ve created an oil filter that matches the performance of their synthetic oil.

SEMA 2009: "Lime Time" Camaro Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:08 AM
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John Wargo and the Custom Shop crew transformed this bright green Camaro from a pile of parts to a SEMA show car in just 6 weeks. Here’s the scoop on…

SEMA 2009: 1977 Firebird Feature Video

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 07, 2009 at 12:04 AM
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This super-slick 1977 built by Ron Jones’ Garage features one-off wheels, an LS-7 V8, Detroit Speed suspension, and a completely custom interior. Jones’ crew and Pinkie’s Hot Rods even created…

Enter the SEMA Booth Babe Challenge Contest!

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 04, 2009 at 09:52 AM
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The 2009 V8TV SEMA Booth Babe Challenge contest presented by Holley is on! Click the link to watch the Booth Babe Challenge video and enter your guess for a chance…

SEMA Coverage

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on November 02, 2009 at 08:52 PM
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Click Here for the latest SEMA Video! The 2009 SEMA Trade show is here at last, and V8TV is on-site all week bringing you the latest custom cars and new…

"Dirty Fun SEMA Run" Road Trip Videos

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 30, 2009 at 11:13 PM
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On our way out to the SEMA show in Las Vegas, we bumped into some good friends of ours who are putting a new twist on “delivering” their “show cars”…

SEMA Coverage & New Contest Next Week

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 29, 2009 at 12:14 AM
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Click to enter! Hey Hub! We’ll be posting new videos daily from the SEMA show starting November 2, and we’ve got a new contest for viewers called the Booth Babe…

1965 Chevelle Engine Start Video Added

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 13, 2009 at 06:33 PM
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Just posted the video of how we used the chassis of our 1965 Chevelle as a test-stand to break in the new cam. Check it out at V8TVshow.com.

1969 Chevelle "SS496" Gallery Added

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 11, 2009 at 12:16 PM
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We just added a photo gallery for the 1969 Chevelle “SS496” project we built for the 2007 SEMA show. Check out the pics, and CLICK HERE for all the build…

Last Chance to Guess The High Bid To Win!

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM
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The 1969 Firebird “Emptynest” crosses the auction block tonight.. it’s your last chance to guess what the high bid will be for a chance to win some ARP and V8TV…

1969 Firebird Floor Replacement Video Posted on HUB

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM
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We just posted a video on how to repair a rusted or previously repaired floor section on a 1969 Firebird, although the techniques apply to any car. Check the V8TV…

V8TV is in the Hub!

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posted in: v8tv garage, news on October 07, 2009 at 12:24 PM
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We just opened the V8TV Garage here at Hub Garage, and really dig this place. We popped up 20 or so videos of the ‘66 GTO project to get the…