1959 impala

here's my 59 impala, it's a 283 2 bbl turboglide, radio delete car, 21,000 original miles, it still has the vinyl on the front seat, i did a mechanical rebuild on it, fuel system, brakes, cooling, all the seals and gaskets, the driveline is the untouched original, most of the front sheetmetal had to be replaced and the rear quarters were patched, i just got it on the road in August after sitting for 30 yrs, the plan is to drive it and enjoy it for a while, and attend some shows and cruises.

I know I already commented in your intro thread, but I really like this car. I also think that the factory color combo on it is perfect.

Seat covers!

Gastrick said:

I know I already commented in your intro thread, but I really like this car. I also think that the factory color combo on it is perfect.

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No kiddin' & those plastic seat covers really bring back the memories too!!! At 1 time... they were the rage!

BoB

Wow , thats a nice car , glad u saved it , please keep us updated on what you do to it ....`24

Seat covers!

Gastrick said:

I know I already commented in your intro thread, but I really like this car. I also think that the factory color combo on it is perfect.

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No kiddin' & those plastic seat covers really bring back the memories too!!! At 1 time... they were the rage! Got any pictures under the hood?

BoB

I like it, I'm a softie for untouched in the familly cars and this is quite a nice car. Have fun with it...
preston

Gastrick said:

I know I already commented in your intro thread, but I really like this car. I also think that the factory color combo on it is perfect.

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thanks again Gas, the color is Apen green on top, Classic cream on bottom, if i ever paint it it will be those stock colors

Tripper said:

No kiddin' & those plastic seat covers really bring back the memories too!!! At 1 time... they were the rage!

BoB

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yeah i met an older guy here in my town that installed these covers on this car at the dealership when the car was new and he was a kid working as a lot boy. they're kinda rough but i think they add a lot of character and history to it.

Tripper said:

No kiddin' & those plastic seat covers really bring back the memories too!!! At 1 time... they were the rage! Got any pictures under the hood?

BoB

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under the hood is bone stock, i cleaned up as best i could, painted all the sheetmetal i could, left the engine untouched, except for a set of period chrome valve covers, i'll dig up some pics in a bit..

59 Impala, thats a nice car. I have a soft spot for all 59's. I like the wings of that year. I have a 59 buick in a bout the same shape as your Impala. I am leaving it somewhat how I found it. It has factory interior and crusty blue and white paint. I like the color combo also. TP

59Imp,
That's one beautiful 'bubble top!' My Dad inherited his father's 59 Biscayne (similar to the Imp) , after he passed away in the early 60's. Him and my mom, said they drove that 59 to near 200,000. It had the stock inline six and manual trans. I'll have to show him your ride, I am sure it will bring back memories

Broncobilly said:

59Imp,
That's one beautiful 'bubble top!' My Dad inherited his father's 59 Biscayne (similar to the Imp) , after he passed away in the early 60's. Him and my mom, said they drove that 59 to near 200,000. It had the stock inline six and manual trans. I'll have to show him your ride, I am sure it will bring back memories

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thanks BB, i had a great road trip this summer, and EVERY time i stopped for gas or at a rest stop, some older guy came up and shared a story or two about his dad or brother or uncle that had a 59 and i'd spend an extra 20 or 30 mins chatting, i learned pretty quick not to be in a hurry driving this car. it really became one of the highlights of the trip and some people shared some terrific stories, it was pretty cool

mo

Tripper said:

No kiddin' & those plastic seat covers really bring back the memories too!!! At 1 time... they were the rage! Got any pictures under the hood?

BoB

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hey Tripper these are the only underhood pics i have, obviously befor i hung the sheet metal

59 imp

I like the z-28 wheels on there. They look perfect on that car. Please dont waste your money on high-dollar wheels. Anyways, great car. I love my 60 Biscayne too...

I love the ass of those 59s!

lowbuckrats said:

I like the z-28 wheels on there. They look perfect on that car. Please dont waste your money on high-dollar wheels. Anyways, great car. I love my 60 Biscayne too...

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thanks Lowbuck, i really wanted to get this car on the road last summer, and i didn't know what to do for rims, i had the camaro rims laying around and after i painted them satin black they seemed like a good look, i've had a lot of positive comments about them, i'd like to get the rears widened to 9" so i can get more rubber under the car, the wheel wells are real big so i think it will look good.

here's a couple pics i took the other day