1962 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE CUSTOM COUPE

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Arriving as an already custom build, the team at the Barrett-Jackson Garage was turned loose to unleash the full potential of this 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne. The car had already had an LS3 V8 engine, disc brakes and air-ride suspension. The outside had been custom-painted all one color and the interior featured a custom-made metal dash painted to match. To improve the drivability, a 4L60E automatic transmission was swapped in to match up with the existing 6.2-liter LS3 engine, backed up by a Dana

60 rear axle with a limited-slip differential. Air conditioning was added with a kit from Vintage Air. To complete the interior, a set of custom door panels with armrests was made, as well as a new center console storage compartment that houses the air ride and ignition switches. Controls for the new air-conditioning system were added to the console, along with a cup holder and air-conditioning vent openings molded into the dash. A hidden stereo was added, and the trunk was fully upholstered to match everything, capping off the interior. For the exterior, the monotone paint was accented with a matte gray metallic paint, sprayed on the roof and pillars, as well as the taillight panel to match the grille. The rest of the paint was wet-sanded and polished. Finally, a custom handmade set of inner fender wells with radiator cover was fabricated in house, showcasing the custom engine bay with the LS3 being the focal point, all painted in the same matte gray metallic. To cap everything off, a set of custom valve covers was added, painted to match and bearing the “Biscayne” script. **TITLED AS A 1962 CHEVROLET BEL AIR**