This custom 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle is powered by a GM LS3 V8
engine producing 495hp, paired with a 4L60 automatic transmission.
Built and designed by Dominator Street Rods, in business for 35
years, it underwent a complete frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration
with all bodywork stripped to bare metal. The exterior features a
custom hood scoop with wire mesh insert, a smoothed firewall and
precisely aligned body panels with tightened door gaps. All metal
finishing was performed by Paul Blatt before the body was primed,
blocked and finished in Hot Hues DuPont paint with four layers of
clearcoat, each blocked and buffed. The frame was powder-coated
black, and the suspension includes Hoskins A-arms, 1.250-inch sway
bar and a complete rear suspension system. The front end is
equipped with Wilwood front spindles, hubs and 13-inch rotors with
6-piston calipers, while the rear features a Speedway 12-bolt
posi-traction rear end with Wilwood 12-inch rotors, E-brake
assembly and large 4-piston calipers. All brake and fuel lines are
stainless steel, complemented by a Fuel Tank Inc. fuel system with
in-tank pump. The LS3 engine installation includes new harnesses
and ECU. The engine bay features hand-fabricated motor covers and
air cleaner, a custom aluminum radiator, fill and overflow tanks,
and power steering components - all metal-finished and painted to
match the smoothed firewall. The wheel wells were also smoothed and
powder-coated to match the body finish. The original Chevrolet
bumpers were narrowed, smoothed and chrome-plated by Sherm's Custom
Plating. The interior features a handmade aluminum center console
fabricated by Dominator Street Rods and wrapped in leather.
Additional components include a Dakota Digital gauge cluster, a
Vintage Air climate control system, and custom leather upholstery
throughout the seats, dash and panels with matching stitching. The
console features a clock and shift plate, and the car rides on
custom-offset E/T wheels.
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