1958 Chevrolet Impala-348-Tripower-4 Speed-60's Custom Survivor-Cay Coral

Description

1958 Chevy Impala - 348 - Tri-power - Progressive throttle linkage - Cal Custom valve covers and air cleaners - New core in original radiator - New radiator hoses - New fuel pump - New coil - New belts - New plugs and wires - Electronic ignition - New battery and heavy gauge cables - Rebuilt generator - New exhaust with glass pack mufflers - Cast iron housing T10 four speed transmission - Hurst linkage and shifter - Later GM power steering box and pump - Front disc brakes with new NOS asbestos pads - New front wheel bearings and seals - New brake shoes and cylinders in rear - New driveshaft universal joints and center bearing - New triple plated chrome wheels with custom offsets that fit the car perfectly (15x7 rear and 15x5 front) - New Firestone bias ply tires - Nosed and decked - Custom pin striping - New tail light buckets (all with dual filament bulbs) - Custom tail light wiring harness with a separate ground wire for each light - 1956 Chevy tail light lenses - Front parking lights are all functional (all with dual filament bulbs) - New USA made rear glass with new rubber seal - Cassette radio with stock speakers in front and rear - Original California license plates
I am the second owner. Here's the history, as it was told to me by the original owner. He was discharged from the service in Texas in 1958. He took his discharge money and went to the local Chevy dealer, bought this car, and drove it home to Sonoma, California. Around 1962 he purchased the four speed transmission from Chevy and installed it. He drove the car in stock configuration until 1975, when he had it nosed and decked, repainted and pin striped. Sometime in the late 80's he installed the power steering and front disc brakes. In the early 90's he parked the Impala in his garage in Sonoma, where it remained until I bought it several years ago.
There are several things that need attention. Small things that I just haven't had time to deal with. The speedometer quit a couple of months ago. I believe it's the cable. The inside door handle on the driver's side isn't working. Something let go inside the door. The front seat brackets need to be repaired or replaced. There is a split in the driver's side seat bottom under the back cushion. The transmission shift linkage could use adjusting. There's a small exhaust leak on the left side of the engine when it's cold. Recently the power steering has become stiff. Might just be an adjustment. I don't know.
The Impala is a blast to drive and has been totally dependable. It draws attention like you can't believe and has been a big hit at every show I've taken it to. The 60's hot rod style is pretty cool and it has survived in its current configuration since 1975. It's definitely not a 100 point show car but it is a very presentable driver. If you have any questions use the "ask a question" feature in the listing and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.
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