61 biscayne build

Dean's 61 bubble

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just acquired 61 biscayne for my 409 convention engine purchase. Will be a good complement to my bubbletop and stationwagon. Will run a super T-10 and probably a 9 in. After getting the dyno sheets from Tony Shaffer... biscayne should be a FUN ride.. Now with 3 body styles wish i could afford a vert like had coming out of the navy. The biscayne is a 58,000 mi. 6 cyl. stick rust free ca. 1 piece bumper car. Should make for a nice build. Will keep you posted. Thanks, Dean
 

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1961BelAir427

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Is that the patina'd Biscayne that was on Ebay recently? Looks like a cool find either way. Can never have too many 61's in my opinion. :cool: That thing is going to scoot right along with the Convention stroker in it. Looking forward to following the build.
 

yellow wagon

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I was watching that car too. Neat ride and congrats. What kinda power your engine make at Tony Shaffers??
 

Dean's 61 bubble

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Actually spotted the Biscayne on craigs list a couple mo. ago and after my deal fell through on the other car, i found out he still had it. The convention 409 dynoed 573 hp. and over 500 ft. lbs. from 3900(test printout started at 3900 rpm) to 6000 rpm. I don't plan on immediately restoring the car (my friends all say, RIIIIGHT) just get the drive train in a dressed out engine compartment. I AM curious of all your recommendations for a rear-end. This will primarily be a street car anyway. Anyone setting up a 12 bolt housing for these big 61's. I know they are for 9 in fords. Also was considering a Dana 60, but again wondering if anyone has jigged a housing for 61 Chevs. Thanks for your comments and any help. Also would like to say how much i enjoyed Great Bend and getting to meet some wonderful people. Phil put on a heluva show. Dean
 

jim_ss409

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That engine is going to make that 61 fly!
DTS makes a 12 bolt that drops in. The only thing is, get one with a stock style stamped steel cover. If you opt for the thicker aluminum cover with the bearing cap support, you have to space out the panhard bar.
I think both Currie and Mosier make 9" rearends that drop in.
I don't know of anybody doing a Dana 60.

If you decide to upgrade the driveshaft,Inland Empire makes a heavy duty two piece driveshaft for these cars.
 

Phil Reed

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Thanks for the kind words Dean!!
I have a 12-bolt all ready to go. Narrowed 12-bolt, 4 link, slapper bars, Mark Williams axles, 4:10 posi and has the aluminum reinforcing cover and bearing cap support. Was in a customer's car that I took in trade. Was saving it for my 63 but since that's gone...it's time to go. Also included is the 1-piece driveshaft that it used.
Give me a call and come up and see it sometime.
 

Tom Kochtanek

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Dean, I like that one! You should clear coat it and leave that patina in place :).

You sure are covering the bases with all those '61s!

TomK
 

jim_ss409

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I'm with Tom on the patina idea. :beer

With that engine that car would make for a perfect street/strip setup.
With 4.11 gears and some good street legal drag radials, I'll bet you could comfortably run in the elevens.
Any quicker than 11.50 and you need a roll bar and a bunch of extra safety equipment.
No mater if you run it at the track or not, it's going to be a blast to drive.
 

Dean's 61 bubble

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imagejpeg_0(2).jpg imagejpeg_1.jpg picked up my 61 biscayne in San Diego on Monday..stopping in Lake Havasu for a couple weeks...then head home and start my 409 build. Needs to be running by late April for flag drags in Herrington, Ks. (probably to optimistic).pic loaded on trailer...note palm trees in back ground..lol. Later, Dean
 

blkblk63ss

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As nice as your other car's are , i doubt you leave the body and paint like that for very long!!!!!!:D:D:D
 
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