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11-26-2005, 02:57 AM
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Re: 1959 Impala convertible 348 tri power 4 speed help
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  
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11-26-2005, 03:02 AM
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Re: 1959 Impala convertible 348 tri power 4 speed help
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
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11-26-2005, 03:46 AM
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Re: 1959 Impala convertible 348 tri power 4 speed help
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
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11-26-2005, 04:48 AM
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Re: 1959 Impala convertible 348 tri power 4 speed help
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.
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 <span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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11-26-2005, 05:25 AM
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Re: 1959 Impala convertible 348 tri power 4 speed help
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How is that different from any other day?  [/ QUOTE ] I wasn't wearing my Depends that day. 
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<span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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11-26-2005, 05:24 AM
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Re: 1959 Impala convertible 348 tri power 4 speed help
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I about wet my pants after working with him on a car I have. [/ QUOTE ] I tried not to visualize this...really. It didn't work though 
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Bruce Choose Life-Donate!
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#8
11-26-2005, 05:39 AM
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Re: 1959 Impala convertible 348 tri power 4 speed help
Believe me guys......................Belair and I will NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVER share sheets!!!!!.........(unless they're build sheets)
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#9
11-26-2005, 05:49 AM
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Re: 1959 Impala convertible 348 tri power 4 speed help
I sure wish there was a buildsheet in this 64...that would make it even more cool...Ken...get with Verne. When he breathes 58 to 64 chevy air comes out.
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<span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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