59 Impala

All righty then!  Subscribed and ready for action.  

got few irons in the fire started on engine.

Gotta love those fins.....

I look forward to watching.

Hi;

 Please , Please ! Don't put that dorky Continental Kit on this beautiful car .To me it doesn't belong on such a swoopy designed body . T.B.

no I won't  .  I don't care for it either.

Sorry to hear that you don't like the "Connie" kits. I bought a '60 Chevy convertible in '64 with the long cruiser skirts and the full width Connie kit. The only thing I didn't like about the kit was the locking latch. Could never get the tire to stop vibrating and banging against the stop. Other than that, I thought that it was the most beautiful car I had ever seen and owned. 

Plus, with the spare outside the trunk, two guys could get in the trunk when we went to the Drive In.

Jim  

well I like them on fords, merc's and lincolns

 OK, I'll let you go this time.  Waiting to see what you do with this kit.

Jim   

Nothing like an early '50's with extended rear fenders and a Connie kit. For the '59, it might be hard to wrap the fins around the spare, but there were a lot of bizarre and beautiful customs in the "little pages" and Car Craft.

Looking forward to your build!

Mike

the 348 cid is together painted pumbed .started the wiring and a tamiya black wash.

Wow Nick, that really takes me back to my '60. That engine is great with the trip 2's. The only difference is that mine had a lot more dirt and oil on it. 

Keep up the great work.

Jim  

Thank you Jim.  I have the engine in place and chassis completed.

Looking good Nick.  Gotta love those skinny bias ply tires too. 

Nice so far.  Saw a 1:1 on the back of a semi trailer last night headed south.  Someone got a nice red project.

Thanks guys I’m still thinking about the  color maybe a cream with metalic green trunk and roof 

my latest pics with wheels on and logo's didnt like the spinners.

Ive been looking at this 59 and primer and gave base coat of light ivory the interior also a year is to long

Coming along nicely, Nick.

Take your time, I sure as heck do.

Been out of the loop for a bit. Good to get back in here and seeing good stuff like this being built. Hope you bought a new sheet of bare metal foil. You're probably gonna use dang near all of it on this build.

The 348 was a truck engine. Chevy used it in 58, 59, and 60. You dont see many with the tri-power set up today. I had a friend whos father was an over the road salesman and he had a 59. He complained about the lift by the rear fins at highway speeds. Looks graet so far. are you going for a two tone paint scheme?

Got anything on this one Nick? Sure would like to see some on this beauty.

Many thanks fellas. I have been busy with my French bulldog pup, potty training and that brings,driving the old folks to appointments... I will be catching up on the 59 shortly with some pics 

Its been a good while since I posted any thing, not been around much. I have been working on the 59 now and again here are some pics .

Beautiful choice on finish. The way they should have looked. The "W Block" was a real stump puller. Lots of torque, but they didn't like to go beyond 6 grand. I think we shifted those between 5 & 5500. Think 409 w/2 fours, or better yet 425hp 427 in 64. I think they stopped in 65, as 66 was the first "Mystery" engine if memory serves. PaulE

These are really cool cars, and pretty rare too. I love the 348, its looks fantastic. Then I saw your color choice. Very good choice indeed. This is gonna be very nice.

BK

OMG! Interior looks great. Looking forward to seeing more.

Jim  

Hi;

    I thought the 59 was gorgeous , but , then it tried to fly. Hmmm, 348 was nothing but massive. First time I tried to work on the one in my 58 was a No-No! It was stuffed in there.

     You have indeed chosen a not often seen color pairing. Great job!

That friggin' interior!!!!!! JEEZ!!!!