SOLD!! The Cleanest 1969 GTO Judge Around

Yup, it's gone. Gearhead Garage sold it's baby, a car we restored from the ground up, an original and oh-so-clean-1969 Convertible GTO Judge.

This show stopping goat was restored to its original condition and according to the Pontiac Historical Society, remains to be the only Judge convertible in existance with this color combo.

For pics and more detail click here.

We're sad to see it go, but thrilled that such a nice car will be enjoyed! If you have a car you'd like to sell through Gearhead Garage call us today and we'll make it happen!

1973 Javelin back at Gearhead Garage!

Well, the ’73 AMC Javelin project we’re restoring just came back from sandblasting- American Stripping did a phenomenal job! ALL of the exterior, door jambs, trunk & engine bay have completely stripped and primed. The entire underside of the car is FINALLY free of 35+ years of nasty grease & grime.

The original engine has been freshly rebuilt: a balanced rotating assembly w/ forged pistons, ARP rod bolts and a slightly oversized cam will be set into the otherwise stock Javelin (dual exhaust, disc brakes an alarm system, and of course a stereo will likely be the only other deviations from all stock build plan). The transmission and driveline are also completely rebuilt and ready to roll.

At this point, we are busy ordering parts to keep things moving along. The AMC will undergo major bodywork & paint, the chrome has all been sent out to be redone, and all of the factory stainless is getting polished @ Britex.

We’ll keep you posted………

New Project! 1973 AMC Javelin

Gearhead Garage is taking on a slightly random new project, a 1973 AMC Javelin. This rare, 2- door coupe was brought to us by the original owner and will be completely restored. Although not quite one of our usual choices (it's not a Pro Touring Camaro), it does have a good story.

The owner, who owns a car from each and every decade dating back to 1900, is having us tear it down and restore it to near new or better than new condition for one of his granddaughters. Instead of a new car, the high school student granddaughter has requested to be the new owner of Dad's former car. Good choice, as the grandfather has decided to spend more on this Javelin than he might of spent on a generic new car.

Having sat for the better part of the last 15 years, the AMC is in the process of complete tear down. Every piece is being removed, tagged and bagged. Interior, exterior, drive train, trim, etc will all be revitalized. Instructions are specific, this car will only get four non-stock upgrades: Power Disc Brakes, Throaty Dual Exhaust, Custom Stereo and Complete Alarm System.

The car is scheduled to go to American Stipping for sandblasting on Thursday 5/21. Tune in for periodic updates over the next 6 months.

1964 Impala SS Convertible Resto-Mod

Gearhead Garage finishes another custom build--this time it's an incredible '64 Impala retrofitted with a multitude of modern amenities. A complete frame-off, rotisserie restoration built with the emphasis on performance, drivability and comfort...







Check out what we've done:

• LS1 fuel injected aluminum engine, 405 hp
• 4L60E 4 Speed Automatic Transmission
• 3:31 Posi Traction Rearend
• Street & Performance Wiring Harness and Serpentine System
• Griffin Aluminum Radiator
• SPAL Dual Electric Fans
• Full Air Ride Suspension
• 4 Wheel Disc Brakes
• HydraBoost Braking System
• Wilwood Master Cylinder & Proportioning Valve
• 18" Foose Wheels (9 1/2" Rear -8" Front)
  
• Rick's Stainless Steel Gas Tank with Internal Electric Fuel Pump
• Custom Ceramic-Coated Headers
• 2-1/2 " Dual Exhaust System with MagnaFlow Mufflers
• Ididit tilt Column
• Dakota Digital Gauges
• Lokar Billet Pedals & Throttle Cable
• H4 HID Headlights
• Custom Audio Systems with Boston Acoustics Amplifiers and Subwoofers
• In Dash DVD player with Navigation/GPS
• Shaved Door Handles, Keyless Entry, Remote Door Poppers, Custom Alarm System
  
• DynaMat Throughout
• Custom White Interior & Upholstery

Personally delivered by Jason, the Impala has made its owner yet another happy Gearhead customer! Customer service lives on!!

Pro Touring Defined

There are an infinite number of ways to build a pro-touring car, and perhaps the single greatest thing about the pro-touring genre is the fact that the term is always open to interpretation. At Gearhead Garage, these builds are our specialty, here are a few classifications:

Pro-Touring: A classic muscle car with upgraded and updated suspension components, brake system, drive train and aesthetics, including many of the creature comforts of a new car. Built to function as well or better than some of today’s best performance cars, Pro-Touring cars are built to be driven. On the street, race track, drag strip, through cones at an auto-cross, no matter the setting, pro-touring cars are meant to be driven. [Generally speaking, late model cars are not considered pro-touring due to their factory designed suspension and brake packages.]

G-Machine: [Once considered to mean the same thing as pro-touring, the term has now evolved to mean a slightly less refined pro-touring car] A classic muscle car with upgraded and updated suspension, brakes, drive train and aesthetics, generally lacking some of the creature comforts one would find in a pro-touring car, such as cup-holders, leather seats, etc., otherwise identical to a pro-touring car.

Street Fighter: [The term is adapted from a European genre of stripped down street bikes to mean stripped down pro-touring cars.] A classic muscle car with heavily modified and upgraded suspension and brake system components, powerful yet functional drive train, and little to no creature comforts. Most Street Fighters lack A/C, big billet wheels, chromed-out engine bays and navigation systems, but sport forged wheels, a roll cage and fabricated parts. Anything not necessary to make the car accelerate, decelerate, or handle better is stripped from the vehicle. Street Fighters are Pro-Touring counter-culture at its best; drivability is sacrificed for performance and function. In the simplest of fashions, Street Fighters can be equated to street legal race cars.**

Click here to see some of Gearhead Garage's builds...

**Source: ProTouring.com, 2008