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1959 Chevy Impala Convertible

October 1, 2008 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
September 2008
Owner
Edward Costello
Ride
Big Red
(1959 Chevy Impala Convertible)
Meaning Behind the Name
Just look at it
Photographer
Cheri

Ride Details

Original Cost
2000
Build Cost
20000
What was the inspiration?
It’s a rare car that has great body style that turns a lot of people’s heads.
How long did it take you to build?
On and Off Over the Course of 8 Years
How long have you been building?
I’ve Been into Cars Since 8 Years of Age.
Club Affiliations
California Cruisers
Your future plans?
A 1990 Cadillac Limo
Thanks to
I Would Like to Thank my Dad. Him and I Spent Countless Hours When We had Time to Work on It.
Previous Rides
1993 Honda Civic Hatchback

Engine Details

Make
Chevy 1959
Cylinders
V8
Displacement
348 Big Block
Engine Mods
Stock
Engine Add Ons
Moon Eyes Ribbed Valve Covers

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Stock Turbo 350 Transmission 3 Speed
Torque Converter
Stock
Axle
Stock
Builder Shop
Stock

Chassis Details

Chassis
Stock

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
100 Spoke Chrome Wire Wheels
Rear Wheel Type
100 Spoke Chrome Wire Wheels
Front Wheel Size
13”
Rear Wheel Size
13”

Paint Details

Color
Roman Red
Paint Type
Dupont
Graphics Description
The Red Paint was Mixed with a Little Bit of Orange
Painted By
Raffi’s Auto Body and Paint
Graphics By

Body Details

Bumpers
Front Bumper Guards
Addon Accessories
Side Skirts

Interior Details

Dashboard
Padded Luxury
Gauges
Stock
Steering Wheel
Stock
Head Unit
Clarion
Speakers
2 JL Audio W3
Stereo Installed by
Myself

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1959 Chevy Impala Convertible

Owned by Edward Costello


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Filed Under: Features, October 2008 Tagged With: 2008, Chevrolet


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