New Shop Manager has rolled in to Gearhead Garage!

When Jason asked me to write a blog about myself I will admit, I was concerned! Over the course of the past 20 years I have written training manuals, fire and life safety procedures, short stories, screenplays, etc., but NEVER about myself! So in a nutshell, I come to Gearhead with experience in many fields Business Owner/Operator, Automotive Repair & Refinishing, Facilities Manager, Commercial Building Maintenance, Landscape Design & Construction, Graphic Design, and all around Handyman!

My name is Paul Poms and my arrival at Gearhead was apparently long overdue. Jason has been running around like an engine with his air cleaner cut off trying to serve the needs of all the customers that bring their vehicles to this amazing and unique shop. Please feel free to stop in and say "Hello", and get ready for many new changes including regular updates to the website and blog site! Looking forward to meeting you all!

Paul Poms

SOLD! Muscle Cars

The cars are flying off the shelves around here! This week Gearhead Garage facilitated the sale of 2 rare Pontiac GTO's- a 1966 convertible, a 1968 Coupe as well as a 1959 Corvette. These car sales combined with the shop (Gearhead Garage) being busier than ever, is evidence that a quality business dedicated to customer service can succeed in even the worst of economies!!

Still to come on the sale block:

1964 GTO Tri-Power, 4 speed Convertible $45K
1965 GTO Tri-Power 4 speed Coupe $60K

Also currently for sale is an incredible 1969 GTO Judge Convertible, the last of its kind known in existence. 1 of 108 convertibles, this is THE ONLY Judge Convertible that remains with this highly desirable color combo: Starlight Black ext, white convertible top and parchment white interior. PHS Documented--ultra rare. $225K Fully Restored by Gearhead Garage, Trophy Winner.

We'll Help You With Your Classic Car!

Gearhead Garage is Northern California's foremost classic car authority. Among many other specialized services including complete restoration, performance upgrades, upholstery, audio, body & paint, we offer the following basic services:

•Pre and Post Purchase Inspections
•Suspension Rebuilding, Alignment and Chassis Repair
•Electrical Repairs and Custom Wiring
•Scheduled Maintenance
•General Automotive Repair
•Differential Work (posi units, gear sets, axles, etc.)
•Dual Exhaust Systems: Stainless Steel, Header Installation, CAT-BACK Systems, Aluminized Exhaust Systems, X-Pipes & Custom Mandrel Bent Piping and Tubing.

1969 Pro Touring Camaro Build **UPDATE**

OK, so many new things to mention on the build of this ride--No expense is being spared and we are excited to see the car coming together. Last we checked in with you on this one was over a month ago and a lot has changed. Here is what is happening now-

1969 Pro Touring Camaro RS:

**LS7 Engine and wiring harness have been installed

**Vintage Air Conditioning system has been mocked up, wired and installed, under the dash

**Computer controller and fuse panel have been fabricated to fit under the dash behind the glove box

**All Detroit Speed and Engineering suspension has been installed

**14" Wilwood Brakes are now on, along with the 18" Fikse Racing Wheels

**Body is currently being fitted, post paint: doors are now on, front clip has been hung and RS front end is being assembled

**Tilt steering column custom linkage has been built to connect to the rack and pinion set up

**Marquez Designs billet trunk hinges and tail light assemblies have been fitted and installed

**Interior has been completely POR 15 coated and will soon be covered with FATMAT rattle trap sound insulation

For more pictures, click here!

There is also a thread on lateral-g.net about this car.

Stay tuned for more!

For those of you new to this car, here is the youTube video taken last month on it.

Painless: The Best Choice in a Wiring Harness

• Painless Wiring Harnesses offer easy wiring for your GM muscle car.
  
  Painless Performance 1967-74 GM muscle car harnesses have a pre-wired factory style bulkhead connector that hooks up to the fuse block through the firewall in the stock location. Easy-to-install, factory original, quick connect terminals are included for the in-dash printed circuit board. Pre-terminated plugs for the ignition and turn signal switches are included.
  
  These modified 18-circuit kits include wiring for A/C, heat, brake lights, coil, horn, electric fan, emergency flashers, dash instruments, headlights, radio (constant and ignition hot), turn signals, wipers, dome light, tail lights, third brake light, charging and starting. Plus power door locks, power windows, accessory plug, electric fuel pump, backup lights/cruise control, electric choke, and power antenna.
  
  Gearhead is outfitting the following cars with Painless Wiring as we speak:
  
  69 Pro Touring Camaro Coupe
  69 Pro Touring Camaro Conv't
  69 Pro Touring Corvette
  68 Camaro Drag Car
  77 Chevy Blazer
  69 Camaro RS/SS Conv't
  
  And don't forget! We sell these parts and can get you the best deal--give us a call and we'll take great care of you!

HydroBoost for 1967 - 1969 GM "F" Body Vehicles

Hydaboost by HydraTech Braking Systems for 1967 - 1969 GM "F" Body Vehicles

1967 - 1969 General Motors 'F' Body Hydraulic Brake Assist Unit - Model # 3021

NOTE: This model also fits the 1968-1974 GM 'X' Body Vehicles - Nova, Appollo, Ventura...

o CNC Machined T6 billet aluminum direct fit firewall mounting plate design
o This model fits the later GM "short rod / shallow" master cylinder design
o All engines with PS pump on driver's side - compatible with rack and pinion conversions
o For use with disc/drum or disc/disc brakes (not for use with 4 wheel drum brakes)
o Features an adjustable brake pedal rod to allow for a range of brake pedal height adjustment
o Models with PS lineset include overlength hoses with re-usable / re-buildable hose ends
o 7 1/4 " installed length from firewall to MC mounting flange - no firewall modifications required
These are very popular systems for Pro Touring builds because of the increase in braking response, reliability and safety.

Of course, we are an authorized vendor and expert installers of these systems.

1966 El Camino Parts Car For Sale

Gearhead Garage is Parting Out Clean '66 El Camino.

Parts include: Excellent window trims & bed trim, driver fender, clean tail gate, solid doors, good quarter panels, rare Strato-Bench seat, rally wheels, dash, rear bumper and many other parts. Badly damaged in right front.

Watch out for that pole!!

More Pictures Here...

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

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!!

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...