Table of contents for Volume 6, Issue 63 - March 2026 in All Chevy Performance

Like many of us, Steve English of Vail, Arizona, has been a car guy since he was very young (8 years old in Steve’s case). When he grew out of playing with Hot Wheels, he made the leap into buying a 1978 Firebird Formula in 1981. A year later he joined the U.S. Air Force, first stationed in Jackson, Arkansas, and then overseas. That car followed him for both trips and when Steve got back home in 1988, he made more plans for the Firebird. He decided on selling it off to buy a 1985 Monte Carlo SS that he held onto until 2015. By this time, Steve had retired from the service and had owned that Monte Carlo for over two decades. He decided it was time for something…

Regardless of whether you’re working on a fresh build or making provisions to improve your existing ride, one of the most important decisions you can make is how to address the interior seating. Picture your Chevy with its buckets or bench removed and study the real estate left within the cabin. This gives you the opportunity to examine the area and make decisions with regard to the vast options available through the aftermarket to give it a timeless new look. Choosing between a custom look, OEM-style, or something in-between offers an endless stream of possibilities regarding colors, textures, and materials available to set the vibe. Familiar to many of our regular readers, we’ve covered the buildup of this 1971 Camaro over the past few years in All Chevy Performance magazine.…

It’s no secret that California is a gold mine for classic car hunters who know where to look. The dry climate has long been a protector of Detroit sheetmetal, offering up sunbaked survivors instead of rusted-out basket cases. For the right buyer, that means finding a solid starting point for a project car that won’t require half your budget in quarter-panels and floorpans. Larry Fannin of Lewis Center, Ohio, knew exactly where to dig. Back in 2005, after a lengthy Internet search that led him to eBay, he found his dream machine–a 1969 Chevelle sitting in Ontario, California, commonly known to the locals as “The IE” or “Inland Empire.” Larry tells us the car originated from a lady who bought it new and drove it daily for decades. The car…

1. CORVETTE SUSPENSION UPGRADE Ridetech’s StreetGRIP suspension system upgrades 1963-82 Corvettes with modern handling, comfort, and a lower stance. Ideal for restorations or restomods, the kit includes springs, adjustable shocks, self-lubricating bushings, a heavy-duty sway bar, and optional steel rear leaf springs. Featuring Fox Factory shocks with a million-and-one-mile warranty, StreetGRIP improves ride control, reduces body roll, and enhances steering response for a superior driving experience. For more information, contact Ridetech by calling (812) 482-2932 or visit ridetech.com. 2. BILLET GEN 3 FRONT TIMING CHAIN COVER All American Billet introduces its new Billet GEN3 LS Front Timing Chain Cover, a premium upgrade that replaces the stock cast cover with precision-machined style. Crafted in the USA from durable 6061 billet aluminum, this two-piece cover includes stainless steel bolts and is available…

You see the quotes all the time on the Internet: someone asks a simple forum question, “Hey, which carburetor would be a good choice for my car?” The responses are filled with personal rebukes about how poorly a certain carburetor performs, like “All those Q-jets are Quadra-bogs” or “Those Edelbrocks are junk” or “Holleys are nothing but a calibrated leak.” What are rarely mentioned are specific positive and sometimes negative points of these carburetors. Based on this lack of detailed feedback, we thought we’d address this issue by evaluating four completely different carburetors: a Holley 4150, a Rochester Q-jet from the ’70s, an Edelbrock AVS2, and Summit’s four-barrel version. These are all 750-cfm carburetors except for the Edelbrock, which is rated at 800 cfm. We’ll take a close look at…

It’s a familiar story: the one about someone chasing the car that shaped their high school imagination. The only variable is the years they strolled those sacred halls. For Mike Nation, the formative metal came by way of Mötley Crüe and the third-gen Camaro—more specifically, the 1987 IROC-Z. “I’ve always wanted one since they first came out,” Mike says. “I couldn’t afford one back then, but I was finally in a position to set my sights on a clean, original IROC-Z when I found this gem with just 28K on the clock.” There was just one catch. The seller insisted the car remain original before turning over the Bowtie key chain and attached Camaro keys. “I did not tell him my plans for the car,” Mike says with a sheepish…

In the first installment of our coverage on this remarkable Corvette—a full-scale reimagining being crafted by the talented team at Roadster Shop—we explored some of the work that went into reshaping the firewall, floor, and interior panels. This time, we’re taking a closer look at a different side of the build: what it takes to fit the glass and trim to a level that goes far beyond factory standards. Beneath the hood, the inner wheel panels were smoothed and carefully reshaped to nestle cleanly around the new front suspension. New flanged fiberglass panels were fabricated and bonded into place, adding strength and giving the lower edges a finished, coachbuilt look. The Corvette’s signature side vents also received a complete rethink. New pieces were machined from billet aluminum, and 3-D–printed polymer…

@TavisHighlander TavisHighlander.com These big grilled monsters don’t get much attention from hot rodders. The guys at Devlin Rod and Customs were able to work their magic on it, though. First up was the powertrain. There’s no two-barrel 305 under the hood of this Monte. Instead, Devlin installed a 625hp 7.0L LSX with a 4L80E to back it up. Detroit Speed suspension, Wilwood disc brakes, and a 9-inch rearend get this thing going, stopping, and turning. Seventeen-and 18-inch Billet Specialties wheels get the exterior headed in a better direction. Cut-down and tucked bumpers clean up the look further. A simple touch to the outside was to add some sort of graphic to break up the sides of the Monte. On the front fenders a simple hockey stripe was designed to accent…

We are, in many ways, shaped by our environment and the people we spend time with, as well as the interests they pursue—intentionally or not. The passions we develop, the skills we acquire, and even the paths we choose often reflect those influences. Growing up, Scott Mayo’s automotive tastes were shaped early by the car guys he hung out with. “I had been hanging around with some guys who had ’67 Camaros,” he recalls, “roughly two years before I bought my first Camaro at 16.” That was in 1973 when he dove in with a slightly abused ’68 Z/28. “The original engine was gone, and it had a 396 big-block when I bought it. I tracked down the original owner—his car had been stolen three times, and the insurance company…

Rain on your proverbial parade is one thing. Hail on your pride-and-joy 1967 Chevelle is something else. In this particular instance, it’s an interruptive setback to happy motoring. Around these parts of northwestern Montana, we hear our hail described as “baseball size” and even “softball size” on occasion. When the Big Sky hurls big hail, what’s caught outdoors will surely take a beating. When we asked Andy Winters (our subject Chevelle’s owner) about his damages, he likened the offending hail size to that of Bing cherries. Although it could’ve been worse, Winters’ insurer might consider his car a total loss—at least according to the first appraiser to come and have a look. It’s been 14 years now since Tony Smith of TBS Customs refinished Winters’ Chevelle, but prior to the…

Doing things with your father, for your father, or in memory of your father is one of life’s great pleasures. And so it was that Jeff Pont reworked this 1969 Camaro in memory of his father, Duane. “Duane was a lifelong muscle car enthusiast and for as long as I can remember,” Jeff says, “he dreamed of owning a 1969 Camaro. Years ago, I was blessed to spend a weekend with him at Barrett-Jackson where he fell in love with one particular ’69. I’ll never forget the moment it came across the auction block—I placed a bid, won it, and looked over to see his face filled with pure joy and disbelief. “That car quickly became one of his greatest joys,” Jeff fondly remembers. “He loved taking it out for…