1959 Impala convertible 348 tri power 4 speed help

Redneck · #1 11-26-2005, 02:06 AM

Does anyone know of any forums for the 1958-62 Impala's. My best friend's father still has 59 convertible 348 tri power factory 4 SPEED!!!! Red car original paint, 1 owner, window sticker ETC ETC!!! Going to do a frame off and need help and parts. Where do I go??? I've Googled with no luck.

Thanks Ken

bertfam · #2 11-26-2005, 02:21 AM

ChevyTalk is one of the few.

THIS ONE'S specifically for the 58-60 cars.

Ed

Belair62 · #3 11-26-2005, 02:31 AM

http://www.348-409.com

Verne_Frantz · #4 11-26-2005, 02:57 AM

Ken,
I wish I could be there to take photos before it comes apart....

I would like to document another such original car very much. There are some very unique things regarding a legit '59 4-spd car.
First piece of advice: Be very careful with the original rubber floor mats. They can NOT be replaced. 99.999% of restored '59 convertibles have carpets, because that's all that's available.
I hope to learn a lot more about the car.

Verne

Redneck · #5 11-26-2005, 03:02 AM

Thanks for the info.I'll try to post some pics over the weekend. I know this isn't really the right place but it's still a very unusual cool car. When we were teenagers cruising around in the car everyone called us Batman & Robin. Verne I see you're in Jersey, If your're up for a vacation come on down

Verne_Frantz · #6 11-26-2005, 03:46 AM

I've been known to travel to properly document such an original car, or to help the owner bring it back to life properly after a long sleep. But I have a couple projects going now. One, mine and one for someone else (donated time). But I'd like to help you with the effort any way I can to bring it back historically correct (long distance). We'll be in touch.
The "chevytalk" referral was a good one too.! Lots of good guys there who know those cars and will help.

Verne

Belair62 · #7 11-26-2005, 04:48 AM

Ken...I suggest you take a zillion pics and keep Verne in the loop...when he says there are many specific items to verify stuff he knows what he is talking about...I about wet my pants after working with him on a car I have.

**Mr70** · #8 11-26-2005, 05:16 AM

How is that different from any other day?

**Xplantdad** · #9 11-26-2005, 05:24 AM

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I about wet my pants after working with him on a car I have.

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I tried not to visualize this...really. It didn't work though

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