Two 60s era Chevrolets

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Since the 55 Chevy pro street is on hold for a while, I've been working on two other chevys.

First is Dyno Dons 61 Impala, and the other one is a red 62 Bel Air 409.

The 62 needs alot of details yet, but the 61 should be together in a day or so. Dont laugh at the 61, as it was my first BMF job. Still got to do some touching up on it.

The 61...

Edited August 13, 2010 by Brutalform

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Oh I forgot ...here is the 62...

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Got a bit bored with the 61 as its almost finished.

Moved on to the 62, and tried to work steady on it. I wanted to go for a race look, but not Super Stock...kind of like a regular 9-5 guy took his Bel Air to the track on the weekends. I used the air cleaners from another kit, as the supplied velocity stacks would need the hood cut, and I wanted them to be tucked away underneath. Also, I used a bit wider slick from another kit on this 62. I has to grind the axle stubs down on the rear inside rims, and grind the differential on each end as well. Also had to make the metal axle shorter. the only real problem was the exhaust pipes are a bit tight around the rear tire area. Added some homemade tips on the pipes from the inside tube of a Bic ink pen. Will most likely get some thinner tubing as these are a bit thick.

Gotta get a new body, as I over did it on the paint, and when I gave it a brake fluid cleanse, the thin cast radiator support, and door pillars got soft and gave away. Did I leave it in the fluid for too long???? I dunno. New one will be in in 3-5 days.

Some current pics as it sits right now.