Pleasanton Car Show was a Blast!

Wow-This car Good Guys show was incredible! Many, many people came out to enjoy the beautiful weather and great show this weekend. And those large crowds got what they came for--there were over 3200 incredible cars at the show--and they did not disappoint. There were hot rods and roadsters, muscle cars and classics--all over the place. A car guys dream. Needless to say, we were in heaven...

Gearhead Garage had an area set up for our beauties--we brought the 72 Chevelle convertible, 68 Pro Touring Camaro RS/SS Convertible, 67 Pro Touring Camaro Coupe, 63 Nova SS Convertible, 69 Camaro RS/SS Convertible, 68 Camaro RS/SS Convertible and we brought the steal of a deal 66 GTO convertible that was in the Car Corral For Sale...

Check out some footage from the show...




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUzoaJreyps

Car Show In Pleasanton: March 28-29th

Come see us this weekend at the upcoming Good Guys Show in Pleasanton, CA March 28-29th!! This is a big show and will have hundreds of cars: Muscle Cars, Street Rods, Customs & Classics. There will be a Show n' Shine featuring many amazing show rides, a huge Swap Meet with all kinds of parts and Car Corral with cars for sale--and right now there are a lot of great buys.

Gearhead Garage will come deep with some of our favorites--all drivers, including "Slegehammer" a 67 Pro Touring Camaro, a 63 Nova SS Convertible, a 68 Pro Touring RS/SS Camaro Convertible, a 67 Pro Touring Camaro, a 72 Chevelle Convertible, 69 RS/SS Convertible and a 69 Mach1 Pro Touring Mustang.

Come by and say hi, we'll be in the Show n' Shine car show area. This is one of the first shows of the season and should have a great weather and a great turn out!

Another Incredible 1969 Pro Touring Camaro

We keep 'em coming!! Here is another AMAZING Pro Touring 69 Camaro in build process by Gearhead Garage (Sacramento, CA).

**Shown here at the 2009 Sacramento Autorama

We really look forward to seeing how this one tears up the road!
Here is a list of what makes this one a killer ride--

• Fuel Injected LS2, 550 HP
• Tremec 5 spd by Keisler
• DSE Mini tubs
• DSE QuadraLink 4-link rear suspension
  
• Mark Williams 9" Rear End
• Vintage Air
• Heddman Custom Ceramic Coated Headers
• Rick's Stainless Tank
  
• DSE Subframe connectors
• 14" Wilwood Disc Brakes
• HydraTech hydroboost braking system
  
• Budnik 18" Wheels
• Toyo Proxies Racing Tires
• DSE 7-speed wiper motor (hidden behind fender)
• Marquez Design billet taillight lenses & custom door panels
• LED tail-lights by Spaghetti Engineering
• Power windows & power top
• AutoMeter custom instrumentation & dash
• Flaming River tilt steering column
• Ron Davis aluminum radiator
• Dual SPAL electric fans
• Painless Wiring 18-circuit wiring harness

See how amazing this one is--check out this video!






Check back at www.GearheadCars.com (on our News page) for updates--Coming Soon!!

1969 Pro Touring Camaro

Just got this one out of paint--triple gloss black. And it is a beauty...

Here's some of what makes this Gearhead rod one of our best Pro Touring rides yet-

• Fuel Injected LS7 427, 630 HP
• Tremec 5 spd by Keisler
• Detroit Speed & Engineering Mini tubs
• DSE QuadraLink& Subframe Connectors
  
• Moser 12 Bolt Rear End
• Vintage Air
• ATS Stainless Steel Headers
• Rick's Stainless Tank
  
• 14" Wilwood Disc Brakes
• Custom Autometer Gauges
• Recaro Seats
• Marquez Design Billet Tail Lights
• Spaghetti Engineering LED Tail Lights
• Pioneer DVD Navigation
• Complete Soundstream Custom Audio System w/10" Subs
• Painless 18 Circuit Wiring Harness
• Electric Life Power Windows

Check out the video to see more of this incredible ride-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orJMXylP2hQ


Now the real works starts---can't wait to see this one on the road. We'll keep updates coming on our www.GearheadCars.com site under "News". Check back for updates!

Vertigo at Gearhead Garage!

Vertigo is one of Gearhead's (Sacramento, CA) latest restoration projects. Arriving just 3 months ago, this hearty 1968 Pro Touring Camaro is nearing completion as a kick ass Street Fighter.

**Stripped down versions of Pro Touring cars, Street Fighters are all business, typically lacking the creature comforts commonly found in Pro Touring cars.

Here are a few features of this incredible build-

• 700 HP ProCharged 383 Stroker
• 5 Speed Tremec Transmission by Keisler
• Mini Tubbed with Chris Alston ChassisWorks 4-Link Rear Suspension with QA1 adjustable coil over shocks
• Currie 9" rearend w/ True-Trac Posi
• Marquez Design rear taillights
• Risk's Stainless Fuel Tank w/ internal Bosch fuel pump
• Custom AutoMeter Ultra-Lite gauges
• Stainless Works stainless steel x-pipe w/ SpinTech mufflers
• HydraTech Braking System w/ 4-wheel Wilwood disc brakes
• Tubular upper & lower control arms
• Hotchkis front swaybar
• March serpentine pulley system
• Custom leather interior
• Ididit tilt steering column
• Intercooler
• FAST computer controls
• Holley Stealth Ram fuelinjection system
• BeCool aluminum radiator w/ dual SPAL electric fans
• DSE 7-speed wiper motor @ billet hood hinges
• Twist Machine radiator support bars & shifter
  
• MODO innovations pedals & electric trunk release kit
• Kwik-Wire 18 circuit wiring harness
• Optima red top battery w/ billet trunk mount

Click here for more pictures of this project.

For Sale: GTO Judge Convertible

Check out the newest Gearhead Garage classic muscle car For Sale:

Extremely rare Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible. 1 of only 108 produced. Pontiac Historical Society documents state that it is the ONLY "Judge" convertible known still in existence with this highly desirable color combo: Starlite black exterior, White convertible top, White/parchment interior. This car is immaculate. Full rotisserie restoration just completed by highly esteemed restoration shop- Gearhead Garage- in Sacramento, CA (www.GearheadCars.com). No expense was spared restoring this timeless classic. EVERYTHING has been gone through, front to back, top to bottom. 2009 Sacramento Autorama trophy winner! Documentation includes PHS paperwork, window sticker dated 6/22/69, and original build sheet.

Originally built at the Arlington, Texas production facility, this GTO Judge convertible was originally sold new @ O'Hara Motor Company in Hutchinson, Kansas. Currently a California car (it has been for years), it spent many of its previous years in the dry State of Nebraska.

Rare Factory Options Include:

• L74 400 Ram Air III V8 engine
• M20 Muncie 4-speed w/ Hurst linkage
• 3:55 Positraction rearend w/ Firm Ride suspension package
• Hood mount tachometer, factory gauges & electronic clock
• Power convertible top assembly
• RallyII wheels, G70x14 WideOval tires
• Sport steering wheel
• Floor console
• Courtesy lights, glovebox light, recessed wipers, pushbutton radio
• White interior w/ Strato-bucket seats
• Ram Air III fully functional hood w/ flapper

Don't miss the chance to own a true piece of historic Americana. This is a legitimate, documented collector's classic. Here's your chance to place your money in a secured, high return investment opportunity. Simple supply & demand laws at work: this is a one of a kind original that will only appreciate in value $$$.

RESTORATION WORK PERFORMED INCLUDES:
-Complete disassembly of the entire vehicle. Entire body & frame thoroughly sandblasted & etch primed. Frame was powdercoated, and ALL bodywork, blocking & priming was performed. 2-stage black paint sprayed inside & out, clear was applied to the exterior, then wet-sanded, buffed & polished. All new Judge decals, Ram Air decals & GTO side stencils were then applied.

-Original engine, transmission & posi rearend have been completely overhauled. New exhaust system, cooling system, all new incidentals such as plug wires, spark plugs, points, hoses, etc have been replaced with original OE type equipment. New heavy duty clutch, ALL new bushings & suspension components.

-The dash was restored by Just Dashes- including overhauling ALL of the instruments. Everything works perfectly. ALL seats were stripped to bare metal, painted, refoamed & rewrapped to perfection. Convertible top was also sandblasted & painted, power top components replaced, new convertible top pads, top, rear window curtain & well liner were installed. Factory floor insulation was redone, all door panels replaced, new carpet, wiring harnesses, heater controls, kickpanels, speaker were also installed.

-All stainless steel trim pieces have been straightened & polished, ALL chrome pieces have been rechromed, and all emblems are restored or replaced. All new weatherstripping, felts, windows & glass have also been replaced or restored.

This is just a brief overview. EVERY nut & bolt on this car has been touched- the restoration was very thorough, and was professionally performed. This car will NOT disappoint.

VIN# 242679R176535 Wheels Code 5-JA

$200,000.00

For more pictures click here.

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1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible For Sale!!

Rare, numbers matching '66 GTO convertible. Factory V8 389ci w/ 4bbl carb, Muncie 4-speed & 10-bolt rearend. Heavy duty suspension package, new exhaust system, new paint, new convertible top & new tires. Solid, dependable car. Runs, drives & stops nicely. Manual steering, manual brakes, factory tach & gauges, black interior w/ bucket seats.

$32,500-

For more pictures click here.

Gearhead Garage in Sacramento, CA

1967 Mercury Cougar-For Sale!!

1967 Mercury Cougar. "Dan Gurney" special. V8 289ci, C4 Automatic transmission. Car runs strong- just tuned up & dialed in. Complete black interior was just professionally redone @ Gearhead Garage in Sacramento, includes: all new seat foams & upholstery, new dash pad & fascia, new door panels, armrests, headliner & carpet. While at the shop, a new stereo system & alarm were also installed, along with many trim parts, new radiator & battery, all new weatherstripping, great condition taillights, bumpers, emblems, etc. Factory options include power steering, power disc brakes, 4bbl carb & hideaway headlights. The car has new 15" wheels & tires, dual exhaust & a very recent paint job: silver w/ black stripes. Electrical system done by Californa Rewire. Too many extras to list! Runs, looks & drives great. Well maintained, have receipts for all modifications, customer hates to sell...

$17,500-

Click Here For More Pictures

For more information call Gearhead Garage 916-481-CARS (2277)

Muscle Car Power Magazine Shoots Gearhead Garage Cars

Gearhead Garage had a great opportunity to have some of our favorite cars photographed by Muscle Car Power Magazine. The shoot took place at McClellan AFB in Sacramento and we're looking forward to seeing the cars as feature spreads in upcoming issues.

The cars they shot: our red 68 Camaro RS/SS Pro Touring Convertible, red 72 Chevelle Convertible, blue/silver Pro Touring 67 Camaro RS Coupe-Sledgehammer & a beautiful 2-tone burgundy & gray Pro Touring 67 Camaro Coupe.


Stay tuned! We'll let you know when these Gearhead Cars are published!

Gearhead Garage's 1967 Pro Touring Camaro Featured in Chevy High Performance Magazine

Sledgehammer, one of Gearhead Garage's (out of Sacramento, CA) Pro Touring Camaro builds is featured in May's issue of Chevy High Performance. Mike Bassi's tough, beautiful car embodies everything Pro Touring.




Here are some of it's incredible features & creature comforts making it one of our favorites--

• Complete RS Front end, all new chrome and weather stripping throughout
• Modified ZZ430 motor (465 Horsepower)
• Tremec TKO600
• Sachs Clutch package Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
• Full Power Window Conversion
• Power Door Locks
• Baer Brakes
• Boyd Coddington Smoothie 2 Wheels with Goodyear F1's
• 275/35ZR18's in rear and 255/40ZR17's in front
• Dual 11" Electric Fans
• Griffin Heavy Duty NASCAR Radiator
• Momo Steering Wheel with authentic Ferrari air horn system
• Painless Performance 18-circuit wiring harness
• Competition Engineering "Slide-A-Link" Traction Bars
• Competition Engineering Sub frame Connectors
• Air conditioning system w/ braided lines and polished compressor
• Rhino liner
• DynaMat Xtreme Sound/Heat Barrier
• Driver's Floor Section (complete)
• Transmission Floor Tunnel Patch
• Chrome Fender Support Braces
• Hooker SuperComp Ceramic-Kote Headers
• 3-Bolt Header Collectors
• Header Bolt Kit (stainless)
• Edelbrock Performer RPM Air-Gap (Permastar Coated)
• Edelbrock Aluminum Water Pump (Permastar Coated)
• March Serpentine Style Kit w/Long Water Pump (special high flow)
• Polished Power Steering Pump w/ Chrome Casing (OEM style)
• Demon 780cfm Competition Carb w/ Mechanical soon to be a Holley
• Secondaries & Four Corner Idle Circuit
• Addco Rear Sway bar (Gold Anodized)
• Rear QA1 Adjustable Shocks soon to be Koni’s
• Hurst Shift Plate and Boot
• Billet Distributor Hold Down
• Borgeson Steering Shaft Ends
• MSD Composite Distributor Gear
• Big Block Heater Core
• Full Window Kit (all new glass)
• Polished Trunk Mount Battery Kit
• 11-Inch Sachs Flywheel
• 11-Inch Sachs Bellhousing
• Solid/Zinc Motor Mounts
• Frame/Engine Perches
• Holley Electric Fuel Pump
• Holley Fuel Pressure Regulator
• Polyurethane Sub frame Mounts
• Chevy Hi-Torque Starter
• Dual Feed Braided Fuel Line for Demon Carbs
• Edelbrock Fluid Filled Fuel Pressure Gauge
• Modify/Weld Aluminum Radiator
• Replace Trunk Floor
• Replace Floor Pan
• Rhinoline Underside of Car
• Dyna-Mat Interior
• Weld Transmission Tunnel
• Fatman Sub frame, with custom spring rates and custom shocks.
• Ididit Steering Column, Pro Comp Gauges,
• Dash Cluster,
• MSD Box 6AL Control Box
• Install Trunk Mount Battery and Wire to Starter
• Ipod ready full Alpine stereo system remote start, truck open and alarm system Low Jack
• 12 Bolt Moser rear end with True Track 3:73 gears. 33 spline axels
• Denny’s 3 1/2 inch Nitrous ready driveshaft chrome molly 1350 u-joints
• Rick’s custom stainless tank with 69 style mounts for custom fuel intake location
• Classic Auto Air Con system
• Custom interior with Italian leather throughout.
• Custom Center console with electric window buttons built in
• New interior done by Shawn Katt at Gearhead garage

Pro Touring 1967 Camaro Compete Build

Gearhead Garage of Sacramento, CA completes and delivers our latest restoration project, an exquisite two-tone Pro Touring 1967 Camaro. This one of a kind classic has been modified and completely modernized for it's original owner, Mike Provencher. This is one powerful muscle car having been retrofitted with an array of cutting-edge amenities giving it incredible handling, driveability, comfort & of course, head-turning style.



Upgrades include:

• 750 HP 383 Stroker Engine Fuel Injected w/ProCharger
• FAST Computer & Holley Stealth Ram, AFR Heads, Roller Cam
• Tremec 5 Spd with Hydraulic Clutch
  
• Rear has been mini-tubbed to accomodate 315/45/17 Good Year F1 Tires
• Tubular Control Arms
• QA1 Coil-Over Shocks
• Hotchkis Rear Suspension
• Competition Engineering Slide-A-Links
  
• Vintage Air
  
• Ididit Column
• Full Custom Autometer Gauges
• 4 Wheel Baer Disc Brakes w/ HydraBoost
• Complete Custom Leather Interior, Custom Carpet, Carbon Fiber Sill Plates, Billet Window Cranks
• Marquez Custom Tail Lights w/Spaghetti Engineering LED's
• Painless Wiring Harness
  
• Corbeau Seats
  
• Complete Custom Audio with 1600 watts, 2-10" Subs, All Massive Audio Components
• Chip Foose Style Body and Paint: Lexus Burgundy Metallic, Silver Metallic w/red accent body stripe
• Custom Alarm with Keyless Entry & GPS Tracking
• Rick's Stainless Fuel Tank w/Internal Electric Pump
• 2 1/2" Flowmaster Dual Exhaust System w/Magna Flow X-Pipe
• Hooker Headers
• March Serpentine Pulley System
• Be Cool Aluminum Radiator w/ Flex-a-Lite Dual Electric Fans
• H4 HID Headlights
• TA Style Custom Spoiler
• Lowered Stance

Here is what Mike Provencher (the owner) had to say after having the car home for a few days-

"Thank you very much for the delivery. It is a great car, and drive nice. You and your crew did a great job on it.

We put the car seats in the back, and all of us went for a little ride..I had a blast, and Mitchell fell asleep. Pretty funny.

The car ran very nice, smooth, no problems. I like it a lot. Very comfortable. I am very happy.

I just wanted to let you know we had fun with it, and it ran great. Thank you again."

Click here to check out the thread posted on lateral-g about this car...

Muscle Car Conversion Options

There are many ways to enhance and modernize your muscle car without having to break the bank. Building a complete Pro Touring car can require a large budget and it isn't the only way you can enjoy some of the benefits cutting-edge technology adds to your vehicle's driveability as well as your comfort. At Gearhead Garage, we offer a myriad of a la carte conversion options to help you get the increased performance you want from your hot rod. Here are a few of our most popular and requested conversions:

* LS and Fuel Injection Engine Conversions and Installations

* Transmission Conversions
- Keisler Tremec 5 Speeds
- Gearhead Garage is the #1 Installer of Keisler/Tremec 5 Spds in USA
- Automatic Overdrives

* Disc Brake Conversions

* Suspension & Chassis Upgrades

* Engine Performance Modification & Tuning

* Gauge/Dash Conversions

* A/C Conversions - Stock & Custom

* Power Windows

Gearhead Garage is an authorized vendor for many of the best products used in these conversions, offers competitive pricing and expert product knowledge. 916-481-CARS (2277)

Gearhead Garage Announcing Parts Sales!!

Gearhead Garage is an authorized dealer and offers sales & expert installation of the following parts at competitive pricing:

· Wilwood Brakes

· SSBC Brakes

· Marquez Design & Fabrication

· Vintage Air

· Hotchkis Sport Suspension

· Keisler/Tremec 5 Speeds

· Bowtie Overdrives (A/T)

· AirRide Technologies

· Moser Engineering

· Ididit Steering Columns

· “DigiTails” By Spaghetti Engineering

· Hydraboost Braking Systems

· Rick’s Stainless Steel Gas Tanks

· Dakota Digital

· Custom Auto Sound

· Detroit Speed & Engineering

· Billet Specialties

· ACC-Auto Custom Carpet

· FatMat Acoustical Sound Deadener

· Optima Batteries

· Interstate Batteries

· American Autowire

· Painless Wiring Systems

· Mattson’s Aluminum Radiators

· Electric Life Power Windows

· Corbeau Racing Seats

· Unisteer Rack & Pinion

· QA1 Suspension Components

As expert installers and experienced builders, we know and trust these products. We proudly offer:

**Expert technical knowledge and parts installation

**Competitive Pricing

**Outstanding Customer Service

We also supply the following fine car audio products:

• Pioneer
• Kenwood
• JVC
• Massive Audio
• Panasonic
• MTX
• Soundstream