Fuel-Injected 350-Powered 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 2-Door Conversion

Description

The 1962 Chevy II, introduced by Chevrolet to compete with Ford’s Falcon, marked a shift toward compact, lightweight cars. It was designed on a new X-frame chassis, and utilized unibody construction and a bolt-on front subframe. Available in sedan, coupe, convertible, and station wagon variants, the Chevy II offered simplicity, versatility, and stunning good looks.

The base engine was a 153 cu-in inline-four, with an optional 194 cu-in inline-six. Transmission options included a three-speed manual and two-speed Powerglide automatic. The Chevy II’s lightweight construction and handsome styling made it popular among budget-conscious buyers and hot rodders alike, laying the groundwork for the later, V8-powered Nova performance variants.

This award-winning 1962 Chevy II originally started life as a six-cylinder-powered four-door sedan, then underwent a clean conversion into a two-door hardtop. It’s now powered by a stout, fuel- injected 350 with forged components and a roller cam, which sends power through a three-speed automatic to an upgraded rear end. A Mustang II front clip, rack and pinion steering, and disc brakes make it agile, and upgraded gauges, air conditioning, and heat make it livable. Now’s the time to make it yours.

Highlights

• Chevy II two-door-conversion hot rod

• Built 350 cu-in Chevrolet V8

• Sniper EFI system with handheld display

• Three-speed Turbo 350 automatic transmission

• Mustang II front clip

• Finished in Molten Red Metallic Eastwood paint (15682ZPA)

• Air conditioning

Features

• 15-inch Torq Thrust wheels wearing 205/50 front, 225/60 rear BF Goodrich tires

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• Forged pistons and stronger connecting rods

• Aluminum cylinder heads

• Solid roller camshaft

• Holley intake manifold

• Serpentine belt drive system

• Tubular engine bay braces

• Aluminum driveshaft

• 12-bolt limited slip Posi rear differential with 3.50:1 gearing

• New rear suspension bushings, upgraded leaf springs, and Caltracs bars

• Headers and dual exhaust system with an X pipe and electric cutouts

• Power rack and pinion steering

• Dakota Digital 160-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges, with additional trans temp gauge

• Swiveling bucket seats

• Aftermarket steering wheel

• B&M shifter

• Stock-location aftermarket stereo

• Trunk-mounted battery

• Billet front grille

Known Imperfections

• Some paint and body blemishes noted by the seller

• Seller notes some drips from engine oil and transmission pans

• Proportioning valve “needs changing if you want to power brake for burnouts”

Included

• Trunk-mounted fire extinguisher

• Touch up paint

Ownership History

The Pennsylvania seller of this 1962 Chevy II has owned it since 2017. It is sold with a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name. The seller notes, "I bought the car eight years ago and it took me almost five years to complete. I did all the work myself except for rebuilding the transmission and engine. I did the four-door to two-door conversion myself. The quarter panels and all welding was not stitch weld it was welded solid. This engine was built by an engine builder who builds a lot of sprint car engines. This engine can spin up to 7000 RPM without worrying about coming apart!"