Known for its prowess with LS-powered resto-mod builds, Sac Speed Shop has been a driving force behind the Northern California custom car scene since 2017. “We wanted to build something that represents what Sac Speed Shop stands for,” said owner Alex Hernandez. "We’re known for our LS swap builds, and this Chevelle embodies everything we strive for – power, show quality, and the ability to perform in the burnout pit or on the track.”
For the 2024 SEMA show, they brought a stunning gold and black 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, which was showcased in the ProCharger booth. It’s powered by an LS-based 427 engine with Frankenstein heads, a BTR cam, and a ProCharger D1X supercharger.
Sac Speed Shop went the extra mile by 24-karat gold-plating the blower, wheels, valve covers, fuel rails, and various hardware. Originally, Alex had planned for a fully blacked-out aesthetic with wrinkle-black finishes throughout, but after seeing a gold blower on another ProCharger build, he fell in love with the idea of gold accents. The result is a unique combination that adds a luxurious flair to the car's aggressive stance.
“We built it to be a daily driver,” said Alex. “This isn’t a trailer queen. It’s built to be driven hard, whether that means taking it to the car show or laying down some rubber in the donut pit at LS Fest.” The Chevelle features a 4L80E transmission with paddle shifters from Powertrain Solutions, making it a comfortable cruiser.
The frame and suspension components are coated in a semi-gloss black with gold speckles, giving the car a subtle sparkle that ties in beautifully with the gold-plated accents. Behind the 22-inch Forgiato wheels reside custom Baer brakes sporting Sac Speed Shop's logo.
“All of our builds have custom Baer brakes,” said Alex. “They’re not just about the look – they perform just as well as they appear.” The Chevelle's wheels measure 22x9.5 in the front and 22x12 in the rear.
The car's interior, crafted in collaboration with TMI Products, continues the black and gold theme. Sac Speed Shop worked directly with TMI to design a custom interior featuring black upholstery with gold accents to match the rest of the car.
The exhaust is custom, with Hooker Blackheart headers leading into a system designed to dump over the axle. The Chevelle’s paint and bodywork were another labor of love. The entire car was stripped down to bare metal, and only the A-pillars and package tray remain from the original car – everything else is brand new. Jay from All About Fiberglass in Auburn, CA, handled the bodywork, ensuring that every panel was laser-straight for the gloss black paint.
“We put in thousands of hours to get it right,” said Alex. “We wanted everything perfect, and that’s why it’s as straight as it is. There isn’t a single part of this car we didn’t touch.”
