When the B-body went from downsized progressive to full-sized …
WEBDec 15, 2021 · The project’s mission was to revamp the longstanding B-body platform, downsizing it by roughly 10 inches in length and 800 pounds in heft. It was smaller on the outside, bigger on the inside, and far more fuel efficient.
Fullsize Flyers! GM B-Bodies That Rethink the Hot-Rodding Credo
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · GM’s fullsize B-body chassis spawned cars like the Chevy Caprice, Buick Roadmaster, and Impala SS. Here are 6 B-body hot rods that challenge the traditional notion of a hot rod.
Bubble Top Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air - Barn Finds
WEBApr 28, 2023 · The design of Chevrolet’s full-size cars for 1959-62 used “bubble top” styling with its 2-door hardtops (though some will say that was really only in ‘61-62). That meant a generous amount of glass was used in the roof with a minimal amount of sheet metal. This applied to both Bel Airs and Impalas – except in 1962.
What Is a Bubble-Top Chevy and 1962 Bel Air? - MotorTrend
WEBMar 6, 2024 · What is a bubble-top Chevy and what makes it one of the most iconic cars ever built? To find out we look at a 1962 409 Bel Air being sold at the Harrisburg Mecum event.
Car of the Week: GM Bubble Tops of 1961 - Old Cars Weekly
WEBSep 13, 2022 · Impala, Impala Super Sport and Bel Air Sport Coupes, all built on the B-body platform, received the bubble-like rear window. These “bubble top” Chevrolets are among the most desired by Chevy enthusiasts.
1962 Chevrolet BelAir Bubbletop 409 - STUNNING - Classic Chevrolet …
WEBThis 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air embodies that legend at its most potent: an improved block casting. larger valves. a higher compression ratio. a solid lifter cam and dual Carter AFB 4-barrels that combine to produce a magical 409 horsepower.
One Fine 409: This ’62 Impala Is Just The Right Kind Of Custom
WEBJan 5, 2018 · To many, one of the best-looking body styles Chevrolet ever produced was the bubble-top. The round top exemplifies the early ‘60s automotive styling, and the incredibly thin pillars holding up the roof bring a whole new meaning to hard-top.
Bubbletop Beauty – 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air - Hemmings
WEBSep 23, 2018 · With their sleek, slender body lines culminating in a delicately thin “C” pillar surrounded by a very rounded rear window whose shape continues that of the roof line, the bubbletops are fast becoming one of the most sought-after collector cars of the Sixties.
1962 Chevy Bel Air Bubble Top / Photos, Specs, Styling, Engines
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · The Chevrolet Impala Bubble Top has one of the most iconic roof lines in automotive history. Remember decades ago when you could see a new car with unique styling straight from the factory. You’d be hard pressed to find one today.
Bubbletop Dreams - John Flower's '62 Bel Air - Fuel Curve
WEBJul 20, 2023 · John feels that there’s not much you can do to improve the body lines of a ’62 Chevy bubble top, so the team at Muscle Car Accessories focused on tightening the gaps, removing the fuel filler door, tucking and modifying the bumpers, and getting the body laser straight prior to applying the custom-mixed PPG white paint.