Customs Pics of 58 Chevies

I've been collecting pics of 58's for quite awhile, will start posting here if you like??
Mostly Impala's

 

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Absolutely would love to have you post any and all photos of any 58 you have! Thanks for sharing them with those of us that love the 58

 

Blowby, what is the story on that 58, is/was it yours? I usually think the 58 looks best slightly lowered all the way around, but that one looks so badass!

 

Can't forget Lee Pratt's 58. Photo by Tom Davison.

 

It was my first car, high school into college. My friends were driving hot rodded tri-fives so I followed suit with what I had. Went from 283 powerglide to 3 speed to 4 speed to 396. Never did swap the rear end, blew a lot of spider gears. Converted to one piece drive shaft. Made extended spindles for the front. Give my left nut to have it back today. Ca. black plate DND 671. Traded it for a '67 Camaro RS in San Diego around 1977. Thanks for asking.

 

I know what you mean about wishing you had it back, so many of my previously owned cars I would love to still have. I guess that goes along with the territory of being a car lover, huh?

 

I wish I had this one back..

 

her Biscayne

 

So, Will a 58 front bumper fit on a 57? Frame similarities in front?

 

the 58 is 6 inches wider than a 57, so not going to fit without modification

 

Thanks. As I looked at pics, I kept thinking of the similarities to Pontiacs.

 

We've had this one since 1980. Paint and chrome are original. Drivetrain isn't.
First picture is from 1980. Second is from a couple years ago.

 

rgraboske, that is a very nice looking ride

 

100% agree
Looks so much better without the Chevelle hubcaps!

 

Old Chevy Guy -
Is that a section from another hood latched in there for shows?

 

Yea that would be my guess.. ... looks cool, cleans up the rad area...

 

Love the 58 Impala, probly the best Impala ever built IMHO. I am looking for a roof from one if anyone knows where there might be one so rotten from the belt line down that it wouldn't be a shame to cut it up. Its a tough part to find these days.

 

I would try Auto City Classic, they have a lot of parts cars. 763-444-5880

 

This may take a little more time but, trying following the layitlow website under "Project rides". From time to time, someone posts their '58 convertible conversion projects. I'm sure if you contacted one of these guys, it could be had for cheap. I'd also look at past (completed) projects to see if they still have the roof.

Best of luck,

Chevyhound


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I borrowed this one that Gary Reynolds posted on the Vintage shots from days gone by thread

 

Thanks guys will do.

 

Nobody's posted this one yet?

 

Yes, it is an iconic 58 Impala, isn't it, what were we thinking?