All Chevy Performance Volume 5, Issue 49 - January 2025

The January issue of All Chevy Performance is always special for two reasons: one, it’s the first issue of the year and it gives us the feeling of a fresh start to the new year without having to make any New Year’s resolutions. Although, I suppose we could come up with some cockamamie idea … yeah, no. The second reason is that January marks the month of this magazine’s first issue back in 2021, so it represents a yearly milestone the staff and I are very proud of. With that said, we celebrate the January 2025 issue as it marks our fourth year producing All Chevy Performance magazine. I’ve been fortunate to have been at the helm of this publication from the “are-we-really-doing-this” phase to seeing the very first issue…

1. MIGHTY MOUSE BluePrint Engines has introduced a new line of 327ci small-block Chevy-compatible crate engines, offering both naturally aspirated and electronic fuel injection options. These engines deliver 350 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, all rigorously dyno-tested. Key features include polished aluminum valve covers, a hydraulic roller cam, steel crank, and rods for durability. Built in the USA with a 30-month/50,000-mile warranty, the engines are ideal for classic muscle cars, combining power, style, and reliability. For more information, contact BluePrint Engines by calling (308) 236-1010 or visit blueprintengines.com. 2. CAMARO/NOVA FAN SHROUD Classic Industries announces the release of the OER reproduction radiator fan shroud for 1967-1968 Chevrolet Camaro and 1968 Nova models equipped with a 396ci big-block, with or without air conditioning. These fan shrouds are meticulously crafted using…

The amount of detail and craftsmanship being poured into the fabrication of this project is truly next level. Starting on the exterior, the rear of the roof has been slightly pancaked to give it a thinner appearance. All the bumpers are modified so they can be tucked in tight to the body. On the hood you can see it has been shaved of the twin gunsights. Custom roof trim allows for a vent window delete and one-piece glass. Most of the trim is handmade or custom machined. Add a 2.5-inch body drop to that mix and you get a super custom 1957. BUILT BY: Born Vintage Hot Rods (Bakersfield, CA) @TavisHighlander TavisHighlander.com…

JR & CELESTE VILLARREAL’S 1969 CAMARO “Illicit” is defined as “something forbidden by law, rules, or customs.” It also describes activities or behaviors that are illegal or disapproved on a social level. JR and Celeste Villarreal’s incredible 1969 Camaro carries the moniker Illicit, but it’s a car we approve of on every level. So how did this incredible Camaro come to be? Well, it started when JR was on the hunt for a first-gen Camaro. He was torn between buying a fully completed car or starting with a solid base to build from scratch. “I heard about a 1969 Camaro for sale in San Diego [California] that was listed in good condition, so he decided to drive down to check out. It appeared to be in decent shape,” JR recalls.…

In the performance industry, there are very few products that can claim to have changed the lives of four generations of enthusiastic hot rodders. That’s the impact that the small-block Chevy has had on the automotive performance game. The term “pervasive” does not even begin to explain it all. Along the way, the small-block Chevy has been the powerful backbone of racing sanctioning bodies and made many engine builders and racers more than famous. The small-block’s impact on millions of street performance enthusiasts is immeasurable. It all started in 1955 with the first year of the small-block Chevy bolted into both the Corvette as well as pedestrian 1955 Chevy sedans and coupes. Some say the small-block saved the Corvette, and likely this is true. The engine with the funny stamped…

When it comes to the timeless, muscle-minded aesthetic that is known as “gasser” style, there are quite a few “OGs” still building them properly to this day. Bill Shepherd of Ridgeley, West Virginia, is one of those guys who has been into custom cars for just over 60 years now, and he still can’t seem to get enough of them. Bill has been part of multiple car clubs in his time and is never not looking for cars in desperate need of an overhaul. As a member of The Clockers Car Club in Cumberland, Maryland, from 1957-1972, and now a proud member of The Right Coast Gassers, Bill has remained active in the scene he loves for decades with no signs of slowing down. “In the past 10 years, gassers…