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Forum: THE LOBBY 10-11-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,992
Posted By V8TV
Cool thread, I saw this one at an antique store...

Cool thread, I saw this one at an antique store for around $350.00 :huh:
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-07-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 580
Posted By V8TV
Glad you guys liked the video, I kinda figured it...

Glad you guys liked the video, I kinda figured it would be well received here!

The MCACN show continues to raise the bar every year, I highly recommend going if you can. We'll be posting more...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-06-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 580
Posted By V8TV
Video - 6 of the 8 1969 Trans Am Convertibles at MCACN 2012

The 2012 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show featured a display with 6 of the 8 original Trans Am convertibles... it was pretty amazing to see. Here's the story:


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Forum: THE LOBBY 11-22-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 832
Posted By V8TV
Steve did very well again, this time winning a...

Steve did very well again, this time winning a Gold (997 / 1000) in the Street / Modified Class at the Muscle Car & Corvette Nats in Chicago! Way to go, man. He's shown here next to Kelle with...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-16-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 832
Posted By V8TV
Huge congrats to Steve for landing the HPP story...

Huge congrats to Steve for landing the HPP story and cover! He has become a good friend of the V8TV crew as a result of this build. We're glad the car turned out the way it did, but it's the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-31-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 15,850
Posted By V8TV
Very nice work!

Very nice work!
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-16-2008, 01:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
The S71 chassis got tuned up with new suspension...

The S71 chassis got tuned up with new suspension parts from Global West and Baer. The Negative Roll system is designed to keep the tires planted in the turns and provide smooth, flat cornering. ...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-04-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
The S71 Olds gets a bath in PPG DP series...

The S71 Olds gets a bath in PPG DP series primers... DP90 in black for the bottom, and soon DP60 in blue for the interior and exterior before filler work begins.
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-03-2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
Well, the LS2 did come in a GTO, so it kinda IS a...

Well, the LS2 did come in a GTO, so it kinda IS a Pontiac engine!
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-02-2008, 11:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
Thanks for the compliements! We used the...

Thanks for the compliements! We used the 3/16ths punch size on the punch / flange tool, and when coupled with the HTP MIG torch spotweld tip, it produces perfect welds that are readily repeatable...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-21-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
The S71's body came back from the media blaster,...

The S71's body came back from the media blaster, and it only revealed a couple small surprises, namely a couple small holes in the floor. You can see the difference between plastic media blasting...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-05-2008, 06:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
The dashboards all seem to rust on GM "A" bodies,...

The dashboards all seem to rust on GM "A" bodies, and the "S71" Olds was no different. We elected to replace the rusty dash with a piece taken from a rust-free parts car.
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-31-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
We finally tackled the quarter panels on the...

We finally tackled the quarter panels on the "S71" Olds project. We were a little hesitant on this one, as the original panels were very nice save for some rusty edges, so we elected to just...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-29-2008, 12:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
Hey Brian, Thanks alot for the kind words. ...

Hey Brian,

Thanks alot for the kind words. We'll be posting more videos on this car... the quarters are next, and then replacing the rusty dash. It's good tech.

There's been alot of...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-24-2008, 05:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
Thanks '68 - we've got more to do on this car, so...

Thanks '68 - we've got more to do on this car, so we'll share what we've got!
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-24-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
Great idea looking for used gear... when some...

Great idea looking for used gear... when some bodyshops close, they liquidate lots of stuff. Just be sure the power in your shop is up for the task on some items. The spotwelder is a 230v tool,...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-23-2008, 01:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
Yeah, that would be a cool tech piece to show. ...

Yeah, that would be a cool tech piece to show. Unfortunately, we don't have any dents we're going to be pulling with stud spotter. We're going to be finishing the quarters and the dash replacement...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-22-2008, 12:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
They're not exactly cheap, but when you consider...

They're not exactly cheap, but when you consider the time they save, they're worth every penny. Jeff Noland at HTP is the guy to ask... 800USAWELD.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-22-2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
Glad you find the info useful... that's what we...

Glad you find the info useful... that's what we try to do is show the stuff most other sources glaze over. Much more to come!

- KO
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-21-2008, 03:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
Here's the trunk floor, wheel house, and rear...

Here's the trunk floor, wheel house, and rear tail panel install on the S71 Olds. The sheetmetal work is nearly finished, as all we have left is the quarter panel repairs and the upper dash...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-21-2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
Will do, 2 73's!

Will do, 2 73's!
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-20-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
The follow up to the spot welding blog... here's...

The follow up to the spot welding blog... here's some techniques on plug welding and using a commercially available electrical resistance spot welder on restoration projects.
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-16-2008, 01:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
We finished the initial chassis boxing and shot...

We finished the initial chassis boxing and shot the chassis last night. Back to black!

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/483/43/
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-14-2008, 12:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
You're right, it's not like adding some support...

You're right, it's not like adding some support on the upper mount is going to turn the car into a champion road racer, but in order for that upper mount to transmit it's energy to the crossmember,...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-10-2008, 12:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,774
Posted By V8TV
S71 Update: Tonight, the guys were busy cleaning...

S71 Update: Tonight, the guys were busy cleaning up the original chassis, grinding sloppy factory welds, adding new welds where needed, and planning for the addition of new steel to strengthen the...
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