Another 58 Chev

Sacotu · COBOURG, ONT

RE: Another 58 Chev

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Sacotu wrote:
lets see that 348 and t5

Here's the 348 tri-power ready to go in...actually, I need to freshen up the paint first. T5 sitting in the background.

-- Edited by Chris58 on Saturday 28th of December 2013 09:26:02 PM

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Chris58 wrote:
Sacotu wrote:
i was figuring you wouldn't be doing anything today.

Did I look that smashed last night?

Yuup!

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Fordy Acres Car Farm wrote:
Chris58 wrote:
Sacotu wrote:
i was figuring you wouldn't be doing anything today.

Did I look that smashed last night?
Yuup!

Well, at least it truly explains the way I felt the next day!

58Chev · ETOBICOKE, ONT

Chris,
That 348 looks great just the way it sits.
At least someone is working away on their 58. wink

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Chris, I sure hope you are going to take Wayne and Jeanie out for a ride in it come spring time! They'll be blown away by the 348 and 5 speed! Nice choice - What a difference that will make!!!

Sacotu · COBOURG, ONT

at least he won't be whining about winding the old girl trying to keep up to me, probably still whine about gas consumption thou.

entourageguy · BARRIE, ONT

The 348 was not to bad on the gas.

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Sacotu wrote:
at least he won't be whining about winding the old girl trying to keep up to me, probably still whine about gas consumption thou.

It only runs on a wee little 2 barrel on the highway.

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

entourageguy wrote:
The 348 was not to bad on the gas.

And with the 5-speed it should be even better. That motor was in front of a TH350 wasn't it?

entourageguy · BARRIE, ONT

Yup

Dakota · SCARBOROUGH, ONT

A clone of the car we took on our honeymoon 50 years ago. Don't have the Chebby anymore but still have the bride.

Fast Elvis · LONDON, ONTARIO

Hey Chris....that 58 is going to rock in Detroit this year.....all your hard work and vission is really coming together brother.....good on ya.

el toro · LONDON, ONT

Chris58 wrote:
Well folks, against my better judgement (ask my wife), I bought another 58 Chev. My beloved Belair will always be fron and centre and my Impala project is still my dream car. This little cream puff just had to come home with me. (See one photo of how jammed I am in my shop now. Wish my Missus would let me build another barn! Waaaaa.)
A 2-door Delray with 235 and a 3-in-the-tree, bare-bones beauty (in my eyes). She's got some bruises and a soft trunk, but runs well enough. I got her up on the hoist Sunday night and was even more pleased with my purchase. Brakes are all good, suspension seems tight, needs a hangar bearing and support (got one on the shelf), tires are good, all the glass is great, parking brake ain't even seized!
I got her from the second owner in London. Sold new in London. Oshawa-built.
My plan? Cut coils. Rust repair where needed. Tune up. Fresh gas. Pin stripes by Danno of Brantford. Miles on the road. Wide whites will come eventually. gonna keep the drive train unless the 235 blows up.
Would like to get my hands on some VINTAGE intake/exhaust/carb set-up if anyone knows of their whereabouts.

By chance is that Wayne Penny's Del-Rey? I used to work with him at Serco

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

It used to be Wayne and Jeannie's, but it's Chris' now!!!

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Fordy Acres Car Farm wrote:
It used to be Wayne and Jeannie's, but it's Chris' now!!!

Ya beat me to it...yes it was Wayne's car. I picked it up from him July or August of 2012. Nice people.

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Fast Elvis wrote:
Hey Chris....that 58 is going to rock in Detroit this year.....all your hard work and vission is really coming together brother.....good on ya.

Thanks brother! Lots of work to go yet. Just pulled the 235 out this evening. Now I need to figure out what I need to order. Clutch, flywheel, linkages, a shifter....arrggg!! This was supposed to be quick and cheap. Anyone need a 235 with a 3-speed? (I'll post an ad later, when the 348 is up and running.)

Apparently there's 3 ways to do things but you can only have 2...

1. Quick

2. Cheap

3. Fast.

Pick only two!

slab · BRANT COUNTY, ONT

I think there was one more option.....#4. slow
I am familiar with this option.......LOL, Just ask Hemi43 and Grumps!
Nice project Chris, Good meeting ya the other day at Grumps party.

entourageguy · BARRIE, ONT

Chris58 wrote:
Fast Elvis wrote:
Hey Chris....that 58 is going to rock in Detroit this year.....all your hard work and vission is really coming together brother.....good on ya.
Thanks brother! Lots of work to go yet. Just pulled the 235 out this evening. Now I need to figure out what I need to order. Clutch, flywheel, linkages, a shifter....arrggg!! This was supposed to be quick and cheap. Anyone need a 235 with a 3-speed? (I'll post an ad later, when the 348 is up and running.)
Apparently there's 3 ways to do things but you can only have 2...
1. Quick
2. Cheap
3. Fast.
Pick only two!

thats funny Chris .... fast and cheap!

-- Edited by entourageguy on Friday 3rd of January 2014 09:38:03 PM

-- Edited by entourageguy on Friday 3rd of January 2014 09:38:25 PM

58Chev · ETOBICOKE, ONT

Chris58 wrote:
Anyone need a 235 with a 3-speed? (I'll post an ad later, when the 348 is up and running.)
Apparently there's 3 ways to do things but you can only have 2...
1. Quick
2. Cheap
3. Fast.
Pick only two!

HUMM, I'll have to see if I have any sheckles left over from X-Mass. wink

I pick 2 & 3. That 235 would get me up and running cheaper/faster than the 350 I currently have. smile

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

We got the fenders into high build primer yesterday.

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

I'm a boob. Its supposed to be ...

1.Good
2.Fast
3.Cheap

You can have it GOOD and CHEAP but it won't be done FAST.
You can have it FAST and CHEAP but it won't be GOOD

...you get the idea. Sheesh. Too many fumes in the shop?

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Lookin' good Chris!

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Thanks Fordy.

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Shift knob and gage set. Shift Knob-20140105-00056.jpg

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Fully in high build primer today.

ay.

Bob T · BRANTFORD, ONT

Chris I'm impressed and love 58 Delray's

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Lookin' good Chris! Lots of work to get it this far - a little more to go!

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Bob T wrote:
Chris I'm impressed and love 58 Delray's

Thanks Bob. You ought to stop by for a visit...you keep threatening!

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Fordy Acres Car Farm wrote:
Lookin' good Chris! Lots of work to get it this far - a little more to go!

Thanks Steve...LOTS more to go!

Sacotu · COBOURG, ONT

nice knob!!

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Sacotu wrote:
nice knob!!

Thanks Commander!

johnod · SOUTHERN ONTARIO

Chris58 wrote:
Fast Elvis wrote:
Hey Chris....that 58 is going to rock in Detroit this year.....all your hard work and vission is really coming together brother.....good on ya.
Thanks brother! Lots of work to go yet. Just pulled the 235 out this evening. Now I need to figure out what I need to order. Clutch, flywheel, linkages, a shifter....arrggg!! This was supposed to be quick and cheap. Anyone need a 235 with a 3-speed? (I'll post an ad later, when the 348 is up and running.)
Apparently there's 3 ways to do things but you can only have 2...
1. Quick
2. Cheap
3. Fast.
Pick only two!

Car's looking good Chris, I'll keep an eye out for it in Detroit.

There was a shifter with the trans when I helped load it into your trunk, so you should have at least one anyway.

O and I did find the shifter bushing after you left, just like I figured I would.

If you need it let me know.

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Thanks John...I ordered a bushing that should be in tomorrow. Go figure! I had the trans checked over and its as good as you said it was. Nice to have trusted a stranger and have things work out well. Much thanks.

Sorry I missed you at the ELTA Fall Mixer...I over indulged the night before...I did see that wicked Studebaker of yours in some pictures though. Hopefully we'll cross paths in Detroit.

Chris

Sacotu · COBOURG, ONT

any pics of the 235 being yanked?

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Sacotu wrote:
any pics of the 235 being yanked?

Nope. Out it came and there it sits.

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Did the 235 run well?

Is the 3 speed auto?

How much?

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Grumpsbodyworks wrote:
Did the 235 run well?

Is the 3 speed auto?

How much?

I never ran the 235 except shuffling cars around in and out of the garage and up onto and off of the trailer when I moved. (Already offered the engine to another O.R. member. Not a done deal yet.) I put new cap, rotor, plugs, wires, Pertronix Ignitor and coil, int+exh manifold gaskets and fuel pump in it as well as having the carb rebuilt. Trans is 3-on-the-tree stick.

You pulling my leg, Glenn? What do you want a 235+3 speed for? (Don't get me wrong...they make cool hot-rod mills.)

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Chris.....just looking for "Odd Ball" for next project....If the $$$$$$ right.....DEAL....if not.....NEXT ......no harm no foul

Im trolling for a drive line for the 28 ford bobber project that i will be LEADING you on the next run (so you can pick up the parts that fall off)

....lmao

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

So last week we final sanded it and got her ready for paint. While waiting I stuffed in the 348 and T5.

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Sealer first, then paint Friday nite...in the trailer then stuck in today's snow on the way home!

58Chev · ETOBICOKE, ONT

Looking good Chris.

Fast Elvis · LONDON, ONTARIO

It's a show car now brother..........can't wait to see her all done Chris......looking real good!

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Fast Elvis wrote:
It's a show car now brother..........can't wait to see her all done Chris......looking real good!

X2 !! smile

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Fast Elvis wrote:
It's a show car now brother..........can't wait to see her all done Chris......looking real good!

I wouldn't go so far as to call it a "show"car, but thanks brother!

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

Fordy Acres Car Farm wrote:
Fast Elvis wrote:
It's a show car now brother..........can't wait to see her all done Chris......looking real good!
X2 !!

Too kind...lets wait for the end result Steve...

shaggn · LONDON, ONT

I hope Belair doesn't her nose out of joint when you start driving Delray all time!I'm seeing way too much fun coming your way!Looking good Chris,nice job brother!

Sacotu · COBOURG, ONT

gonna get a trailer and tow it behind the belair? how far down the list is the impala now?

entourageguy · BARRIE, ONT

Come here I want to show you my car.

hemi43 · ONTARIO

Sacotu wrote:
gonna get a trailer and tow it behind the belair? how far down the list is the impala now?

I hope he drags a trailer down to Syracuse with it !! Would be a good time !! smile smile