Built with some very subtle changes to the body, this Bel Air was cut and extended, beginning with a 2-1/2” cut just below the headlight area and tapered all the way to the rear with zero cut. An additional 2” was added to the frame to extend the wheelbase. The front aluminum grille looks original, but was chromed and lowered 2-1/2”. The bumpers were streamlined and custom-fit. The front A-pillars were chopped 3/4” and sloped back 1”. The rear of the top was reworked to smooth out and eliminate the normal hump. The car sits on an Art Morrison chassis and features power steering and brakes. Totally custom, the interior features bucket seats, console and custom dash with built-in air conditioning. It is powered by a Chevrolet 502/502hp marine engine that has been balanced and blueprinted. It also has roller rockers and a larger camshaft to accommodate the custom-designed fuel injection system. Much time went into the professional engineering of the induction system for drivability; it is a racing design, the injectors either full-on or off, as all eight baffles open at once. The engine is backed by a 6-speed manual Tremec transmission.
The engine started life as a 502/502 (502 cubic inches and 502 horsepower marine racing engine from Chevrolet) that was blueprinted, Balanced, installed roller rockers, and changed the cam to accommodate for fuel injection. Added the one off fuel injection that was made just for this application with the fuel lines hidden. The biggest challenge was to get the race injectors to work politely so we could drive it in normal conditions. The injector are either full on or full off as all eight baffles open at the same time. There was a small fortune spent on setting this engine up. If you have any questions feel free to message me or reach me at 276-608-6228
SPECS:
CHASSIS
Frame: Art Morrison
Modifications: Frame and wheelbase extended 2"
Front suspension: Mustang II
Rear Suspension IRS with inboard disc brakes
Brakes 12" Wilwood Disc
Master cylinder: Electric ABS
Steering Column : Ididit
Front wheels & tires Budnik 17x7 w 255/50/17 toyo
Rear wheels & tires: Budnik 18x8 w 245/45/18 Toyo
BODY::
Body modifications : Sectioned 2" in front to 0 in back, Top is chopped 3/4" in front and "A" pillar is laid back 1"
1 Piece billet Aluminum grill
Fuel Tank: Custom built Stainless steel
Paint: Base coat, clear coat polyurethane. silver and black pearl
INTERIOR:
Upholstery material: Leather
Upholstery Color: Black and Grey
Carpet Material: Wool
Carpet Color: Black
Steering wheel : Billet Specialties
Dash: Custom corvette style
Wiring: Painless wiring
Audio: Full Custom audio sound
DRIVETRAIN:
Engine block: Chevrolet 502 Marine Engine
Heads: GM Performance
Cam: Crane cams
Induction system: Custom one off Marine race
Ignition: MSD Individual Coils
Headers: Sanderson
Radiator: US Radiator
Pulley drive system: Custom
Transmission: Tremec 6 speed