1962 409/409 Biscayne
 

Total frame off restored 409/409 Biscayne, original red/red, totally rust free, I mean zero body repairs. California one piece bumpers, When I bought the car it came with all the original 409 parts except the engine. 1962 dated 068 casting block, 690 heads, correct carbs dual points etc. Borg Warner trans, 4:56 P case posi. I wasn't able to get pictures of the undercarriage today due to weather and moving cars around to get on the lift but I will add them later. I can tell you the under side is every bit as nice as the rest. Red oxide floors, correct exhaust with resinators as it should be. Every nut and bolt clip and cable is new or replated. Even the steering wheel is NOS. I won't say it is the best biscayne I will let you be the judge of that. No expense was spared on the restoration $79,000.https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-pict0007.jpg
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I forgot to add I couldn't find a replacement rubber floor mat for a red interior so I had no choice but to use the carpet. If anyone here should know of a set I would be very interested to hear from you.

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Handsome steed you have there Mike! Good luck!

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That is cool. I bet those tires don't stand a chance!

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Very well done car Mick, in my opinion. Extra neat. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Can ya' hear the Beach Boys in the background? TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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That is sick, wow. Congrats on a beautiful Biscayne.

Just curious, what's the price difference between a 409 Biscayne and 409 Impala?

GLWS.

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If you mean what was the price difference when new I can't answer that for sure, I am sure Verne can answer this more accurately than I. If you were to ask me what is the price diff in todays market I feel the biscayne done right verses an Impala done right the biscayne will bring significantly more that the Impala. I am aware that this is entirely up to the buyers but if you look at what is hot in todays muscle car world it would be hard to argue that the fewer comfort options the higher the price.

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----Eddies Cousin will like this!!!......Bill S

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V8 Biscayne 2dr sedan: $2431.
V8 Impala Sport Coupe: $2776.

(about 14% more)

Option prices were the same on all models.

Verne

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very well done car Mick, in my opinion. Extra neat. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

Red/Red and a thumbs up from Verne...what else do you need [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Eddies Cousin will like this!!!......Bill S </div></div>

I think this was the car next to his at the MCACN 409 display in 2015

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I did have this car in the MCACN 409 display at the 2015 show. I also had a nassau blue 409 biscayne at the same time but Verne asked me to bring this one because he already had a nassau blue car signed up. The blue biscayne was featured in the Super Chevy Platinum issue in 2012.

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WOW, just WOW.

John

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: downunder1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">WOW, just WOW.

John </div></div>X2!!

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sweet... can't build that for less !!

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... Mick really does nice restorations [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

... This car looks great [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

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Thanks for the kind words but I have to give the credit to Larry Carpenter from Rockford Illinois for he is the one that I contracted to do the restoration, I merely collaborated and wrote the checks on this one.

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Please let me know if you got my PM message!
Thanks,
Dave

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Mick,

Give Dave a call...he's a great guy!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Eddies Cousin will like this!!!......Bill S </div></div>

Oh yes! I'm drooling all over the keyboard. Nicely done!!

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This would be a great car for Dave because it has a post.

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Wow!

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Never saw a nicer looking 62.
Con grats. KILLER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pj

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Sorry I haven't added the pictures of the undercarriage yet but the weather here has turned to crap. We have been getting a freezing drizzle for the last 24 hrs @ 22 degrees so my driveway is an ice rink and I can't move the cars around to get on the lift. Hopefully better weather ahead this week.

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That's what a blow torch is for Mick! Just kidding, I suppose we can wait! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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I still haven't been able to get this car on the lift to get proper pictures but I did come across some that will partially show the undercarriage. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-pict0191.jpg
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I will still get some of the entire undercarriage and post them also.

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Only problem with this car........ah.....sorry,can't think of one!

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WOW [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

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I should point out that since these pictures were taken I found a set of original spiral shocks and installed them on the car also.

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Ok, now you're just showing off.

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Is this the car Larry was involved with?.... Mick your taste in cars is awesome.

Quik9r (Kevin)

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Thanks Kevin, I have always been drawn to the bare bones no options and high performance drivetrain cars. Yes Larry restored this car while I was working in Texas, it was finished in 2014.

I finally took the pics of the undecarriage promised months ago.

You may ask why did I weld the exhaust jionts, I did this because thats the way they came out of the factory. The only clamped joint was the one on the back of the main muffler. If you are in doubt check the 1962 assembly manual. I have a good friend that bought a 62 409/409 new on his 16th birthday and he still has the exhaust in the attic off of that car to verify this.

I noticed the frame is the one piece "wrinkle" frame. Where was the car built

Kevin

The detail work is amazing.....GLWS!

----My God, Mick, that thing is awesome, awesome, awesome. Wish I could park that next to the COPO!!!........Bill S

The car was built in the Kansas plant.