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07/24/2026

The teardown of our 1979 Trans Am is underway! Our mechanic, Travis, quickly dissassembled this 10th Anniversary car and has it ready to move on to the next steps! We'll continue to document this restoration in real time so be sure to follow along!

07/22/2026

We are still in the early stages of this 10th Anniversary Trans Am project, but it is about to progress in a hurry! Joe Dahm, our Sales/Customer Service Manager, is heavily involved in learning about our customers wants, needs, and concerns and makes sure everything goes smoothly from initial inspections to final customer delivery. Check back in as there are more updates coming from this 1979 Trans Am project!

07/21/2026

We’re turning up the heat on an iconic 1979 Pontiac 10th Anniversary Trans Am! These cars are long on style but short on power and speed, so we’re blending its iconic style with a long list of performance upgrades! Follow along as we follow this build semi-live, here at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop!

07/15/2026

Struggling to get your carbureted classic started after a quick stop? You aren't alone! Modern gasoline is vastly different from the fuel our engines were built for, leading to issues like fuel evaporation and heat soak.

In this video, we break down why today's ethanol-blended, volatile fuels cause hard starting in older vehicles and share a simple, no-cost technique to get your engine firing every time—without flooding it.

Have you dealt with this? Let us know your experience in the comments below!

07/12/2026

We recently had fun refreshing a crazy-fresh 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT. Although not your typical hot rod or muscle car, we were honored to ready this 10,601 mile original car for the road. The owner is super enthusiastic about the car, no doubt reconnecting with fond memories, and this is the 4th Pontiac we’ve done for him. We did some pretty serious work on the car, including dropping the whole rear cradle, engine, and transaxle to reseal the engine and freshen the suspension and brakes. Even barely driven, time took it's toll with leaky seals and gaskets everywhere. We had the original wheels restored with new tires, put a fresh detail on the paint and interior, and now the GT is ready to rock once again. Remember that GM stereo? It's crazy how original this car is. If a car matters to you, it matters to us!

07/12/2026

Help us celebrate 10 YEARS of the V8 Radio Podcast in a DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY episode! This one tells the story of the 30th anniversary of Kevin and Paul's fateful journey on the 1996 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour! Of course, "Q-Ball" Clarke is there with Automotive Trivia presented by Corvette Central and much more in this double-length episode! Bonus... link to the video from '96 in the comments. Dig it!

It's a multi-anniversary celebration on this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! We're marking 10 years of the V8 Radio Podcast while also honoring the 30th Anniversary of the legendary 1996 Hot Rod Power Tour. Our special guest is Paul Wieshuber, the guy who held Kevin Oeste's feet to the ...

07/09/2026

1957 Ford Ranch Wagon is heading home! Ford SOHC V8, full build from V8 Speed and Resto! More to come!

07/01/2026

We dive into the engine bay of a beautiful 1935 Ford coupe! While this classic is mostly original, it recently suffered a mechanical setback when the fiber timing gear finally gave out after 80 years of service.

We walk you through why engineers in the 1930s chose "cardboard" fiber gears for silence, the challenges of working on this archaic engine design, and the extensive process required to get it back on the road. From pulling the engine and performing a full valve job to surfacing the heads and resealing the block, we leave no stone unturned to ensure this Flathead V8 is ready for another 80 years of cruising.

If you appreciate automotive history and the art of keeping these iconic machines running, this one is for you!

06/25/2026

Meg is spraying the '53 Studebaker in its final layers of clear, and we're excited to see the results! These cars are slick, and even more so with great bodywork and paint. Stay tuned for more on this one!

06/17/2026

Lots of horsepower brewing at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop Engine Shop! These are just some of our latest engine builds, including a Chevy 396, Pontiac 400, Oldsmobile 350, and even a 1962 Cadillac 390. All of these are numbers-matching engines to their cars, so authenticity matters.

After precision machining, assembly, and test run-in, they all enjoyed a visit to our in-house paint shop for the right look. Some appear stock, but they all feature improved tech on the inside like roller cams and rockers, modern piston designs, aluminum heads, and high quality fasteners.

We're happy to breathe new life into your tired original, or design and build a modern, high-power bullet for your muscle car. What do you need? Link to our shop in the comments.

V8 Speed & Resto Shop ARP COMP Cams Vintage Air

First 4 pics - Chevrolet 396
Next 3 - Cadillac 390
Next 3 - Pontiac 400
Next 3 - Olds 350 Rocket