Troy Kane Vtwins To V8s

Troy Kane Vtwins To V8s Vtwins to v8s founded in 2014 by Troy M Kane. For the purpose of restoring and rebuilding classic and special interest vehicles. Promoting the classic car hobby.

Automotive Restoration | Tool Testing | UGC
40+ Years Professional Shop Experience
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https://amzn.to/4rLxCSE Buying and selling classic vehicles. Based on 35 years of hands on experience in the Automotive field. As an ASE Certified Technician & ASE Certified Master Collision Tech. Factory Trained DuPont and Sherwin Williams Paint Tech. License Automotive Appraiser. This work is my passion.

06/12/2026

Three On The Tree: How It Works
The three-speed on the column, better known as the three-on-the-tree.

For decades, millions of Americans learned to drive with one of these. If you've heard the term but never saw one in action, here's how the shift pattern works in my 1972 Chevy C10.

Who learned to drive a three-on-the-tree? 👇

Some projects are finished. Some are still becoming what they're meant to be.The 1966 Impala sits polished and ready for...
06/11/2026

Some projects are finished. Some are still becoming what they're meant to be.

The 1966 Impala sits polished and ready for the road while the C10 waits overhead for its next chapter. One represents where I've been. The other represents where I'm going.

Forty years in this trade and I still love walking into the shop and seeing old iron and new ideas sharing the same space.

What project are you working on right now?

06/09/2026

WHY PAINT LIFTS, WRINKLES & FAILS
Most paint failures aren't caused by bad paint. They're caused by poor airflow, incorrect flash times, the wrong reducer, or stacking too much material too fast.

After more than 40 years in paint and body, I've seen the same mistakes over and over. In this video, I break down some of the most common causes of paint lifting, wrinkling, and other finish problems—and how to avoid them.

If you're a DIY painter and have questions, send me a DM. I'm always happy to help.

Have you ever had a paint job lift, wrinkle, or go wrong? What caused it?

06/08/2026

Rotary vs DA Buffer: Why I Still Use Both
For years people have argued over rotary buffers and DA polishers like one completely replaced the other.

After more than 40 years in paint and body, I still use both.

A rotary cuts faster. A DA finishes cleaner. Knowing when to use each is more important than picking sides.

What buffer do you reach for first—Rotary or DA?

06/05/2026

SS 427 | 4-Speed Through The Gears
A lot of us grew up when a driver's license meant learning a clutch pedal.

This 1966 Impala SS is powered by a 427 big block with dual quads, a 4-speed, and 4.11 gears.

No electronics.
No traction control.
Just rowing through the gears and listening to a big block sing.

Who learned to drive on a 4-speed?

👇

06/02/2026

This is the work.
One panel at a time

06/01/2026

How Do You Move A Chassis Without Wheels?
The chassis showed up, but there was one problem. No tires, no wheels, and I still needed to move it around the shop. That's where these Guniwheels come in. They make it easy to roll a bare chassis during mock-up, fabrication, and assembly work.

Simple tool. Huge time saver.

05/29/2026

But… Somebody’s Always Faster
Back then every town had a few cars everybody knew about. The fast GTO. The scary Chevelle. The guy nobody wanted to line up against after dark.

This wasn’t a car show. This was just the weekend.

What car ruled your town? 👇

05/28/2026

The Roadster Shop Chassis Finally Showed Up
Big moment for this build.
The new Roadster Shop chassis finally landed at the shop, and this is where the project starts getting real fast.

Massive upgrade over factory geometry, rigidity, suspension, and drivability. This thing is built serious.

A lot more coming on this one.

05/26/2026

This Is The Work.
Back in the booth laying down the white on the bedside. No shortcuts here. Just time, patience, and repetition. Most of this job happens in the quiet stages nobody talks about.

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