This is off topic but just wanted to share. My 77 Corvette became a submarine in Hurricane Helene, 4’ of water. After draining the water out of cylinders 5 and 6, changing the the battery and starter, changing oil, I’ve had it running and driving for the past few days. Still sorting electrical glitches and more maintenance like tranny and diff, corroded pos battery cable, and eventually carpet, seats, windows and more. I was confident but still amazed even after drowning how much this car wants to live.
In '58, the Impala was the top of the line. It even had its own special body, shared with the '58 Pontiac Bonneville. Impalas were 2 door hardtops or convertibles only. This one is the much lesser Bel-Air series. The main, full line "family" series. Still , if your family drove this one home new in 1958, you'd be as proud as could be. It was larger, longer, lower & wider than any previous Chevy. The '58s were a 1 year only design. '59s were again changed drastically. Making the '58s look rather dated quite quickly.
While the 59s were over the top and sensational, the 58 is a beautiful design and was underrated to long. I maybe one of the few who loves it even more than the 57. I own two 63 fullsize, a Belair and an Impala. And during those days Chevrolet built the best cars on the planet. No miracle they sold over a million fullsize cars every year.
1958 Chevrolet Bel-air ! The '58 models had beautiful styling and were a one year only design .I'm amazed at how many are still left after over 60 years ! This featured car is worth restoring .
My oldest brother (23 years older ) bought a new 1958 Delray wagon new with the 348 big block engine. He still had it up until 1965 and by that time I was nine and quite aware of cars. I loved the sound of it with the dual exhausts. It had a nice low rumble, something my dad's Buicks never had.
One of the first channels I subscribed to ten years ago was yours because I’m partial to ‘58 Chevys. I remember you working on that ‘58 like it was yesterday. That factory ac was as rare as hen’s teeth. I have a ‘58 Delray that is my winter daily driver. Thanks for the vid.
I loved the colours of the 50's cars. Everybody painted the pink cats because pink went out of style. It would be great to return it to pink. Great video. My dad's friend had a 58 Bel Air Sedan. I loved it
Impala at the top, Bel-Air mid level, Biscayne was the entry level. The station wagons had additional named trim levels. Interesting that the Impala had a different body, three taillights on each side while the other two trim levels had only two and the rear fin is shaped differently to match the tail light lay out. Still a pretty cool car. 👍
Beautiful. That's a car that's deserving of rescue. The body is in great shape, and the floors are junk, but that's to be expected under the circumstances. I've seen worse floors on later model cars, so there's that. Is all of the glass intact and in decent shape? If it is, that's huge. I think it's worth saving. It's just a cool car. It needs some TLC, yes, and probably a little updating, as well. And besides, the '58 and '59 Impala are two of my all-time favorite cars. 😁
so good I have always owned a 283 about 5 different cars and still have one with 4 hundred and 66 thousand miles on it valve job and still runs strong drove it from british columbia to california a few years back and it never skiped a beat and still going they have never left me stranded once best motor ever built
Ben; Those '58 GM cars were built! The 265-400 SBC V8's are a legend of themselves. You can't kill them. All they ask for for is fuel, oil and water/antifreeze and they take a licking and keep on ticking. I'm amazed at how well it runs considering it hasn't run for so long. Like a Swiss watch. Keep up the great work and videos 💯👍👍
I love you having a 58 on here again. The one you used to have way back when is what got me subscribed in the first place! I really love the 68-72 C3 tho 😍
The late 50s GM wheels that cracked were a common thing back then. My parents had a '57 Buick Cabellero that broke a wheel every month and my Dad wouldn't run tubeless tires on the beast. They traded it in for a '64 and it ran until my Mom drove it into the Bay in San Diego in the mid-70s.
Ben, Variety is the spice of life. The running engine sounded good. Yes it needs some work, some road signs to patch the floors ...🙄... Enjoy the tasks.
If somebody put the money into doing the paint and interior in, I'd say probably the '80s because they chose to use "resale red" on it, then they'd probably spend a few bucks making sure the engine is healthy or they'd have just dumped a 350 small block into it. And it is very sweet for an engine that's been idle for 30+ years.
My parents had a '58 Biscayne. We were on our way home from an event. Mom was driving. A 'kid' was playing tag with us. We were at a stoplight. The light turned green and mom floored the car. Left the 'kid' wondering why his 'hot rod' couldn't out perform our car. BTW - mom was P. O. at "The Kid'. 🙂
My Dad bought a 58 Biscayne in 1959, 4 door the same color as yours. As kids in the 50’s and 60’s when we were in the back seat and saw one of our friends walking down the street we’d hit the deck and hide cause it was so embarrassing back then being the only kid in the neighborhood whose Dad wouldn’t have a new car like the rest of the neighborhood. 😂
THE LOSS OF MY DAD WE WERE WORKING ON HIS 58 WAGON IN 2014 ! THE DOORS SHUT SMOOTHER THAN CARS TODAY & BODY WAS IN GREAT SHAPE ! DONT BIULD THEM LIKE THAT TODAY FOR SURE ! 👍❤
You lifted the car by the frame, which is how it should be done. I watched another professed expert on RU-vid pick up a 64 vert by the rockers once and wondered if the doors ever opened and closed. correctly afterward. That whole front end and power steering system (except for the pump) is identical to a C3.
There's a challenge no youtube car channel can pass. Make a will it run video without saying the words "It wants to run." The engine doesn't want anything.
I think the glove box lock might match the ignition switch. Take the cylinder to a locksmith. You probably already know that. That car had dual exhaust converted to a single. Dual might mean factory 4bbl??
I remember back in the day, I worked at White Stores Inc. in Houston, Tx and we sold tires with that same tread style. (The rear tires) I owned some back around 1969 or so. I don't remember the name of the tire but I think it what White's house brand although it was still that tread design. I do not remember the house name brand. Thanks
From dust we were created and to dust we shall return. I like the 58s but only the 6 six tail light models 🔴🔴🔴▫️▫️▫️ 🔴🔴🔴. Less than two thousand for that car in today's world is a bargain. When they are gone and crushed you can't enjoy them any longer. The 57s over shadowed the 58s even in 2024 the 57 is most desirable. That 58 is pretty much original condition that's a great purchase in my opinion from TAMPA BAY FLORIDA USA 🇺🇸. Those cars are difficult to find in my area of living. The steering system was widely used in many GM models. I had a 64 Impala with the same system, rebuild kits are still available and not to hard to rebuild. 283 is a great candidate to build in Corvette specs with solid lifters,4 barrel intake,carb, and high volume fuel pump. This engine is a nice addition to that Impala /Biscayne/ Belair. Style Heavy Chevy. I'm enjoying your content from TAMPA BAY FLORIDA USA 💪 🇺🇸💪
There are two kinds of people in this world. Like you Steve, those that see things for what they are and those like Ben and I and most people on here, that see things for what they can be.
