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Big-Block-Powered Second-Gen Camaro Is Too Cool For School
Posted on August 12 2020
The jet black, second-gen pony car is powered by a 540ci big-block Chevy V8, and his Camaro not only packs a serious punch; it looks like a freakin’ show car after nearly two decades of ownership.
Concept One Has A New Design: Supercharged-LS 10-Rib System
Posted on August 12 2020
The new MAX 10R 10-rib system is designed with customer satisfaction in mind. It offers a separate 10-rib belt that only drives the supercharger. This allows it to handle 15-plus pounds of boost. It is combined with the already proven 8-rib system that easily handles the remaining accessories, such as cockpit cooling and high-amperage alternators.
Concept ONE Releases Victory Series Pulley System For Chevy LT
Posted on August 12 2020
Concept ONE introduces an all-new pulley system for the Chevy LT family of engines. The LT Victory Series pulley system’s clean and simple design can be tailored with a variety of custom options and finishes for great appearance and function.
Concept ONE Introduces Compact Mass Air Flow Sensor Housing
Posted on August 12 2020
Concept ONE has just released a new product that will make your life a little easier when it comes to transporting the new mill in one of those cramped engine compartments. They have developed an adapter housing kit that mounts the Mass Air Flow (MAFS) directly on an LS2 or LS3 throttle body.
LT-Engine Swap-Parts Guide: Here’s What You’ll Need To Get It Done
Posted on August 12 2020
While used LT engines are starting to take-up residence in many salvage yards, Chevrolet Performance LT-series crate engines are readily available from dealers. With horsepower ratings ranging from 455 to 650, there are a myriad of options.
Concept One’s New LT Victory Series Complete Pulley System
Posted on August 12 2020
If you are looking for the best fit, function, and performance in your pulley system, look no further than Concept ONE. That same devotion to clean and simple design is incorporated into making the new LT Victory Series pulley system the perfect choice for quality builds.
A Budget-Oriented Accessory Drive For Your LS-Equipped Hot Rod
Posted on August 12 2020
For starters, Concept One includes the accessories like water pump, alternator, power steering pump, and air-conditioning compressor. There is no need to hunt for the pieces you need to complete your accessory drive. Open the box, and you have it all.
Home-Built Hero: Meet Blueit—A Custom LS-Powered ’57 Chevy
Posted on August 12 2020
We can all identify with the feeling of looking back on a car that we know we should have held onto. For Randy Randleman of Pleasanton, California, the car he missed most was a 1957 Chevy that he bought back in 1975. “I bought my first 57 Chevy just by...
Building A Legend: Matt Martinez’ Tri-Five Of The Year
Posted on August 12 2020
The pictures of this car do not do it justice, and the fact that it was chosen as Tri-Five of the Year at the Tri-Five Nationals is proof of the car’s quality.
Building The Car That Never Was: ’66 Chevrolet Chevelle “L-79” SS
Posted on August 12 2020
It’s always nice to run across a well-built car. While it might not be completely obvious at first, the longer you walk around them the more things you’ll begin to notice. If you look long enough you might be able to spot more of the rarities that the common looker may have completely miss. A subtle change on the wheel selection, modern drivetrain and EFI, and new interior are all prime examples. This is what makes Russ Welch’s 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle a killer combination.
The Definition Of Pro Touring: Darryl Redd’s 1969 Camaro
Posted on August 12 2020
“Pro Touring is about killer acceleration, brutal brakes, and corner-bending capability combined with cross-country comfort. Toss in occasional jaunts to the drag strip, a slalom, or a top-speed contest, and you have the makings of a car for all reasons – Pro Touring.”
Concept One’s New Driver Series LS Pulley System
Posted on August 12 2020
Concept One is here to rescue you from the high-priced choices on LS, Small-Block, and Big-Block Chevy pulley systems. With their new Driver Series pulley system, you can have a great fit, function, and performance without paying a premium for this awesome setup.
These Beautiful Pulley Systems Will Modernize Your Clevor Build
Posted on August 11 2020
Until recently, you might have been able to cobble a system together from used parts. But if your fresh Clevor build deserves something better, the front-end accessory drive experts at Concept One have a new Pulley System designed just for the Cleveland-Windsor hybrid.
Engine Pulleys — Old-School Tradition Meets New-School Innovation
Posted on August 11 2020
The addition of computer-aided design (CAD) has advanced aftermarket prototyping exponentially.
Convert Your Classic Ford To A Serpentine Belt In Style
Posted on August 11 2020
The ability to add modern accessories is certainly a strong selling point, but having a belt that wears longer and maintains its fit is the reason modern cars use these systems.
As Featured on Hot Rod: Simplify Your Big-Block with a Concept One Accessory Drive
Posted on April 12 2019
Concept One has been featured on HotRod.com in an excellent article walking through the setup of a Concept One Big Block Victory Series pulley system on a 1967 Camaro.
See the entire process explained and photographed here ›
Pulley Kits That Clear the Cross Member on C2 & C3 Corvettes (1963-1982)
Posted on April 02 2019
We often get the question "will Concept One's pulley systems clear the cross member on my C2 or C3 Corvette?" The answer is: yes! Check out our Chevy Big Block, Small Block, and LS kits to learn more. Big Block Basic Kits Big Block Victory Kits Small Block Basic Kits...
New Shop Talk Features Custom Thermostat Housing
Posted on October 17 2017
Concept One Pulley Systems’ new edition of Shop Talk features Concept One’s custom thermostat housing. Shop Talk is a regular video series produced by Concept One Pulleys to provide tech tips and how-to videos. The latest edition provides details on Concept One’s custom thermostat housing. Customers were finding they had...
The El Camino is Rolling…
Posted on September 26 2017
Concept One has a project car of our own, a 1969 El Camino whose original owner is the uncle of our co-owners, Kevin and Randy Redd. As time allows, and you know there is never enough of that, we’ve been slowly rebuilding this El Camino in our back room. Check...
Recap of the Auto Crusade Car Show
Posted on September 05 2017
We were excited to be a sponsor of the 24th annual Auto Crusade Car Show in Cumming, Georgia on August 25 and 26. There were so many great cars there and we were happy to see so many Concept One Pulley Systems. We took a tons of pictures and videos...
Showing Off the 57 Chevy
Posted on June 06 2017
Here is a short video we shot of Darryl Redd and his 57 Chevy. Darryl is the father of Concept One Pulley Systems co-owners Kevin and Randy Redd.
Concept One 57 Chevy
Concept One Pulley Systems on ScottieD TV
Posted on May 11 2017
Popular YouTuber ScottieD has been filming the “coolest cars on the web” as he travels across the country. ScottieD has filmed many cars with Concept One Pulleys on them over the years. Check out the latest one he filmed at the 2017 Bama Coast Cruise. 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon Metal...
Shop Talk Video Series Looks at New System for Supercharged LS Engines
Posted on March 28 2017
The newest episode of Concept One’s Shop Talk looks at our new system designed specifically for Supercharged LS engines.The new drive, the Chevy LS Victory Kit for the Magnuson Heartbeat Supercharger is application specific for projects utilizing supercharger, alternator, A/C and power steering and fits LS3 engines as well as a variety...
Concept One Pulleys Awarded All Star Award
Posted on March 17 2017
Concept One Pulley Systems has been awarded the 2016 All Star Award from Constant Contact for excellence in customer email communication. The annual award recognizes the most successful 10 percent of Constant Contact’s customer and Solution Provider base, based on their significant achievements using email marketing to engage their customer...
1969 CHEVY CAMARO UPDATE
Posted on March 07 2017
As you know, we’ve been following the progress of Darryl Redd’s 1969 Chevy Camaro. After an impressive Dyno test (see results: https://youtu.be/70sO2SQzKH0) it’s time to focus on the details which means wiring, hoses, headers and more.Here are a couple of pictures of the AC wiring harness which is getting connected...
New Victory Series Pulley System Fits Supercharged LS Engines
Posted on January 31 2017
Following the introduction of the 8-rib Victory Series HD Pulley System in 2016, Concept One Pulley Systems is now introducing a new system designed specifically for Supercharged LS engines.The new drive, the Chevy LS Victory Kit for the Magnuson Heartbeat Supercharger is application specific for projects utilizing supercharger, alternator, A/C and...
Employee Spotlight: Kevin Redd
Posted on January 25 2017
This month’s employee spotlight focuses on the founder of the company and co-owner Kevin Redd. Kevin, along with his brother Randy, grew up around cars his entire life working at his parents Amoco station washing windows and pumping gas before he could even drive. When Kevin started having ideas for parts of...
Concept One Pulleys Featured in GeorgiaTrend
Posted on January 24 2017
Concept One was honored to be featured in the GeorgiaTrend Small Business Guide. Read the entire article on page 28 of the 2016/2017 issue.
Employee Spotlight: Randy Redd
Posted on November 11 2016
Concept One co-owner Randy Redd is a mechanical engineer and has been designing all the pulley systems and other parts for Concept One since starting the company with his brother Kevin in 2001. After graduating with a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology with a Manufacturing Option, from Southern College of Technology...
1969 Chevy Camaro
Posted on August 02 2016
Introducing, a new project car that we are keeping tabs on….the 1969 Chevy Camaro being done by none other than Darryl Redd. That name might sound familiar because he’s the father of Concept One Pulley System’s co-founders, Kevin and Randy Redd. Darryl has been around cars his whole life. In...
Project Update: 69 El Camino
Posted on June 07 2016
Since we last checked in we’ve been waiting for all our brake parts to come in, but we finally have everything. We finished fitting the rear brake calipers and rotors and then fabricated custom brackets for the parking brake cables and the hoses that go to the calipers. We had to test the...
Install Video for a Small Block Ford Pulley System
Posted on May 05 2016
You asked for it and we delivered! The newest episode of Concept One’s Shop Talk shows you how to install a Small Bock Ford Pulley System. A little longer than our regular tech tips, it walks you step-by-step through the process starting as soon as you get your delivery! Install...
Concept One Pulley Systems Introduces Victory Series HD Pulley System
Posted on April 22 2016
Concept One Pulley Systems introduces a brand new Victory Series HD Pulley System. The new system is a heavy-duty 8-rib pulley kit with 33% more grip than a standard 6-rib kit. The Victory Series HD Pulley System features heavy-duty tensioner, extra bracketing and is engineered for 500+ horsepower LS street engines....
Moving Along on the ’69 El Camino
Posted on February 25 2016
We are happy to see we have a lot of El Camino fans out there. Thanks for all your interest since our last post on the progress of Concept One’s own project car. Right now we are working on fitting the rear brake calipers and rotors. We are fabricating custom brackets for...
El Camino Update
Posted on January 27 2016
A little update on our project car – the 1969 El Camino. The photo gallery shows what we’ve done over the last few months starting with returning from the paint shop and right now we are fitting the motor mounts and coil over shocks. We’ve had to drill some holes to...
Our Project Car: The El Camino
Posted on December 18 2015
We are excited to finally introduce a project car of our own…the Concept One 1969 El Camino! This car holds a special place in our hearts because its original owner is the uncle of our co-owners, Kevin and Randy Redd. So, keeping it in the family Kevin and Randy are...
C1 ShopTalk Debuts on YouTube
Posted on December 03 2015
We are excited to launch a new web series titled Shop Talk featuring detailed explanations of our products and installation tips. The first episode, available on YouTube now, describes the differences between the different alternator options. Follow us on YouTube for the latest episode. Have ideas for what you’d like discussed on Shop Talk? Send...
Step by Step Install Tips in Chevy High Performance
Posted on November 19 2015
Chevy High Performance Magazine recently published a step by step guide for installing a Concept One Pulley System into a Small-Block Chevy. Find the right pulley system for your vehicle today.
Concept One Honored as Masters of Innovation
Posted on November 12 2015
Concept One accepted the Entrepreneurs Masters of Innovation award yesterday at Featherbone Communiversity. The award honors businesses that demonstrate excellence through innovation. Carroll Turner, director of the Manufacturing Development Center at Lanier Technical College said of the honorees: “They don’t understand the words ‘I can’t.’” Read more about all the...
New Product Catalog Available
Posted on October 26 2015
The new 2015-2016 Concept One Pulley Systems Product Catalog is now available. The catalog features product photos, dimensions, features, available finishes, and more. Each catalog is mailed out with a price sheet.
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New Power Steering Reservoir for Hydro-boost Brake Systems
Posted on October 24 2015
Concept One has added a new upgraded power steering reservoir designed to be used on vehicles with a hydro-boost brake system. The new design calms the fluid in the reservoir, which reduces the noise encountered when running a hydro-boost brake system. This new product is available immediately as an option...
Alternator Fan Improves Cooling
Posted on October 22 2015
All Concept One pulley systems now feature a new, upgraded alternator fan. The newly designed fan features a fin design and outperforms GM OE and other aftermarket alternator fans. Made of billet aluminum, it is CNC-machined for precision. The new fan is available on all Chevy and Ford kits. “We...
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