1959 biscayne resto start

Well i think that i have officially lost my mind Pick this 59 up about 2 months ago. so far ive got the fame almost molded( dam its taking a long time) some of the panels are blasted,hood,fenders,etc. got one ready for prime and the others should be ready tomorrow. as for plans. hopefully it will be rolling and running by late spring. scored a 327 for $50 , plan on have a t-5 behind it. Air ride is on the way so hopefully the frame will be done by christmas with the motor and trans in it awaiting the body. Plans are for it to be in black with red interior. but who knows. i change my mind all the time. well anyways here are some pics.

 

nice keep us updated, i always like the lines of the 59 best compared to the '58 thru '64

 

nice work bud......love the 59's!!!!!!

 

thanks for the comments. got the fenders and hood in prime tonight. hopefully get the frame and fenders and hood all reprimed this weekend, then start the move to the body. im getting so stoked with this project. cant wait

 

That is great work. Love the curved panel patch panel.

Keep those great updates and pic's coming.

tok

 

Looking good! I built a 59 Delivery for a guy am all to familiar with the rust issues common to 59's. Goodluck, keep us posted.

 

Man, I want that underdash unit. I had the same one in my 60 impala. It was a good working machine.

 

Damm....thats a LOT of work, good looking so far. Keep the updates coming

 

Yeah, that metal work looks nice! I have a 59' Bel Air basically in the same condition as yours. Keep the pics coming. Im getting inspired now. Thanks!

 

nice looking metal work. What are the plans for the car

 

Where are those from, anyway? Are they an old Sears conversion?

I worked on my neighbor's '59 Impala (348) once, and he had a similar unit.

 

Looks great, can't wait to see more progress pictures. A buddy is doing a 58 right now, and in just about the same spot as you are...... Keep the pictures coming!

 

I keep getting people telling me to sell it and always say no way. that thing is staying in there. to cool to let go same with the 8 track, thinking of keeping it in there.

 

Nice job on the tin knockin, 59 was a sweet car.

 

boy its been awhile, well not alot has happened lately as i am in the process of buying a house so money is alittle tight. but i have made some progress. hood,fenders are painted. upper lower control arms have new bushings and fresh paint rearend is done and painted. body is getting ready to go to the blaster in the next few weeks.