Starting the Restoration on My Original Paint 1959 Chevy Impala Coupe! Teardown & Disassembly! (PT1)

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  • I have had this original paint 1959 Chevrolet Impala coupe for about 7 years now, and ever since I have envisioned it keeping its original paint, but being totally restored underneath and inside. This video starts the long process of putting this classic chevy back on the road, and will document the teardown, and reassembly. The plan is to put new floor pans, floor braces, interior, and engine in the car, as well as detail the trim, paint the firewall and inner fenders, and rewire the entire car. Make sure to subscribe to follow along with the process!
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  • @user-wc4uh4rl3z
    @user-wc4uh4rl3z 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Keep it all original stay with the bench seats 🇺🇲

  • @josephg41
    @josephg41 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I'd put the 348 in and keep the bench seats. Save those buckets for some convertible, that'd really set them off.

    • @thomasmadden2258
      @thomasmadden2258 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Factory , restoration worthy more

    • @thomasmadden2258
      @thomasmadden2258 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do restoration body off body

    • @thomasmadden2258
      @thomasmadden2258 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Rotation

    • @thomasmadden2258
      @thomasmadden2258 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There car club you find parts

    • @thomasmadden2258
      @thomasmadden2258 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Re chrome bumper & pa n els !!!

  • @tomcat630
    @tomcat630 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1959's are now 65 years old, wow!

  • @stlouisstevel
    @stlouisstevel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Ryan
    It’s great that you’re saving the 59…I’m saving for a 59 project car. Keep us updated and to everyone… get those old cars back out and on the road.

  • @markwatts6683
    @markwatts6683 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm a OG so whatever engine was supposed to be in the a 283 put that back in there same way with the bench, with that being said it's your car so you can put what you like.

  • @debbiebermudez5890
    @debbiebermudez5890 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Mr. B. Here ! 🍩🍩☕️☕️👀😎👍. I glad to see you save these vehicle . Ryan you need to build what you feel comfortable the bench should be comfortable, the buckets also should be comfortable. Build a car that you are proud of ! Best of luck, great video!

  • @mdogg1604
    @mdogg1604 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You remind me of my best friend from college back in the '68-'72 era. We became friends because I drove a '52 Plymouth and he drove a '48 Chevy. Iowa salt had eaten most of these cars by then; I think we had the oldest cars at the University of Dubuque. My seventh-grade teacher back in '62 drove a beautiful bronze '59 Impala with one of the Corvette engine options. So, what would I do for a seat? I'd probably try to sell those rare buckets to a Pontiac restorer and put the profits into the Impala. Any old seat will get you by for now. The rusted trunk lip and roof are not deal breakers, but hopefully you are skilled in fabrication or know someone who is. Just get it running, endless engine options are on the table. Looking forward to more vids, wish we were neighbors. It's great to see young people who appreciate old cars. Us old guys are rapidly rusting away....LOL

  • @fullyloadedkustoms
    @fullyloadedkustoms 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Bucket seats and the 348 Tri power would be beauty in that 59 Impala 👌🏻

    • @jeffsnapp3696
      @jeffsnapp3696 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I totally agree with you. If you were to keep it totally near original I would keep the 283 with bench. But the changes proposed kinda keep it in the realm of originality. Snapper.

    • @fullyloadedkustoms
      @fullyloadedkustoms 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @jeffsnapp3696 oh exactly its a cool idea and give thes impala like you said originality, you can always do the tri power 348 and buckets. And at the same time pull rebuild the 283, and reupholster the bench seat. That way all the orginal components are all set and ready for the car if it's sold down the line and the orginal stuff can still be offered.

  • @royhaught9516
    @royhaught9516 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The 348 tri - power would make the car more fun to drive. I always liked the bench seats.

  • @michaelowens772
    @michaelowens772 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Are you keeping this car? If yes, go with the buckets, you can always find or keep a bench around to switch out if you sell later.

  • @danepoling4503
    @danepoling4503 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally got around to watching this series. Reminds me of what I wanted to do with the 60 LeSabre 2dr. hardtop. I hope some else can see my vision for those buicks. Looking forward to watching these.

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks man! See you in about a month :)

  • @unclerick8224
    @unclerick8224 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have a lot of work to do on this one. I vote for installing the 348 along with bench seats.

  • @chrispiazza7487
    @chrispiazza7487 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Worthy project and great cat!

  • @CrazyWillie01
    @CrazyWillie01 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sweet Chevy man myself

  • @melmcclure3710
    @melmcclure3710 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’d go with the 348 and go with the bucket seats. It’s going to be a beautiful car regardless of what you do.

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Going to be a good project Ryan Definitely 348 and buckets

  • @bozodog428
    @bozodog428 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking forward to the progress.

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Slowly but surely we will get there

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice rigs, not many here in Australia but the one's I've seen are immaculate, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

  • @brianhayes7618
    @brianhayes7618 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    348 tri power

  • @stevekitowski686
    @stevekitowski686 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    348 sounds great with buckets guy

  • @TheMAHfilms
    @TheMAHfilms 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great car glad to see you working on it Ryan!

  • @RandBLSWorld
    @RandBLSWorld 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Look forward to seeing this progress

  • @joemarano5574
    @joemarano5574 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would go with the buckets and 348. Also the way it is now is really nice you can always restore the outside later but you can never go back to how it is now! if it were me i would clean out the rust in the roof por15 it and use window epoxy to fill it. just make a really nice daily driver that will turn heads!

  • @ronbunker5778
    @ronbunker5778 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm restoring a 1964 Chevelle coupe and my wife likes a bench seat best. It brings memories of her sitting next to me when we were dating. I would definitely go with the 348! Your car is really in good shape and I too always liked that style and year.

  • @craigwalker4211
    @craigwalker4211 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think you'll find that all the cars now belong to Felix & your just the dedicated human that's allowed to play with them when he's not busy walking, sleeping on/in them or generally supervising your looking after his many daily requirements.
    As remember dogs have owners,cats have staff.

  • @robray6408
    @robray6408 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep at it, love the 59 & 60's

  • @ShibbyImpalaShibby
    @ShibbyImpalaShibby 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome! I was really looking forward to this series.

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you enjoy it! Itll be a long process for sure!

  • @travisjohnson5747
    @travisjohnson5747 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1st and most importantly...sell me a charger😄 2nd....bucket seats and 348 in the 59'. You got em...use em.

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Email me they are both for sale

  • @vayabroder729
    @vayabroder729 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’d do the 348 and keep the bench seats. And do a full resto and repaint: chassis, inside and out to make sure it lasts another 65 years.

  • @larryharry7221
    @larryharry7221 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I clicked the like button I was #427. So but in a big block,maybe a ZL1.

  • @muscle_cars
    @muscle_cars 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    very beautiful cat

  • @paulp5775
    @paulp5775 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bench n 348. Room for cruising with friends ( and your cat)

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video Ryan :) also do votes on percent how like 283 or 348 V8 motor and Turbo 700SR 4speed Overdrive Automatic transmission with axle you like put to ! Then see happens after you explain myself say both motor are good ones and frame restoration be good to and seats buckets plus floor fix up too!

  • @thecapedgremlin0001
    @thecapedgremlin0001 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bench seats....?

  • @lowridercoloringbook
    @lowridercoloringbook 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep the bench seat.😇👍

  • @alanr4863
    @alanr4863 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the video a an your cars

  • @Be-real845
    @Be-real845 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nothing looks as good as fully restored

  • @2001rams
    @2001rams 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unless your goal was to make this car 100% factory stock, I would go with the bucket seats. Because these cars are now so old and the costs of restoration so high, very few people now will be critical of a somewhat modified car, especially if you keep the body lines stock. I never have been a fan of a powerglide so a 700R4 is a great and widely accepted upgrade. Looking forward to seeing this car restored.

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The buckets themselves are worth about 6k, so itll enhance the value in my opinion also

  • @ssan3257
    @ssan3257 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Every car built today has bucket seats so they are nothing special anymore. Put in the bench seat. It will be more comfortable and you can take a nap on it if/when you want to!

  • @user-by7by8bp2h
    @user-by7by8bp2h 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5.3 LS with a manual transmission with the bucket seats.

  • @mikehauri5939
    @mikehauri5939 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Think I would go with the buckets. Might consider putting a 4 speed in it. They came with 4speeds an the buckets would set it off.

  • @dombutler7685
    @dombutler7685 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Ryan, I would go for the tri power and Pontiac bucket seats, seeing as you own more than one 59 Chevy! You know you want to!!

  • @user-by9rd1hp8g
    @user-by9rd1hp8g 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the bucket idea to

  • @fredbalandran3182
    @fredbalandran3182 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the story how you bought the car be safe

  • @Martin48964
    @Martin48964 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep the car as original as possible.

  • @phillipdean9879
    @phillipdean9879 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    348 Tri Power without a doubt! Bench seat too… will be a lovely car..🇦🇺🍺🍺

  • @explosiveboi6692
    @explosiveboi6692 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bench seats for life

  • @ShilohShepherd
    @ShilohShepherd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    348.. with 4 speed

  • @gunjiweber42
    @gunjiweber42 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really cool idea, would it have a console shifter ?

  • @delayp1965
    @delayp1965 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No LS swap! 348 gets my vote.

  • @user-nd3hb1ni2d
    @user-nd3hb1ni2d 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    348 on it . Cause it give more power to it

  • @matiasdamian8106
    @matiasdamian8106 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My opinion... Bucket seats and the 348 Tri power, doesn't get better than that!

  • @ronaldfarmer1208
    @ronaldfarmer1208 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    348 with trips and bucket seats

  • @JPVolvo
    @JPVolvo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    348 and Bucket seats

  • @stevefarley510
    @stevefarley510 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bench seat 348 engine you might get a pontiac in the future that needs the bucket seats.

  • @jackgalbraith5652
    @jackgalbraith5652 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about a split bench seat with ‘59 upholstery?

  • @lyonsculpture6577
    @lyonsculpture6577 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    keep it stock🤩

  • @patcarbone1753
    @patcarbone1753 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the motor is not numbers matching. Do the bigger motor and the buckets!

  • @gregorypoole5648
    @gregorypoole5648 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, Ryan: Really like this 59 Impala project, along with the rare colour.I'm leaning to the 59 Pontiac buckets, looking good and period correct.Also, what would Felix do?

  • @dmt66frd
    @dmt66frd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you are intending to make this car a prized keeper, I would go all out, putting in the 348, the bucket seats, and any other repairs or desired upgrades on it to make it special, so it would hopefully be the first one you'd choose to drive just for the fun of it out of any in your fleet, whenever you have the chance.

  • @kapekodbob
    @kapekodbob 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    RestoDan has a similar car same color whith a 348, 4dr His dash painted came out really good. Check out his channel.

  • @66skate
    @66skate 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep the bench seat, Buy a 59 Pontiac for the buckets to go into. Those 2 Chargers are the most desirable of them all. I wanted a 68 when they were new. My Dad said no way to spending $3,800. I ended up with a 65 Chrysler Newport.

  • @rickteegarden5763
    @rickteegarden5763 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buckets!

  • @joeinmi8671
    @joeinmi8671 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Body off to do the sheet metal work? I was planning on leaving my body in place to do the floor pans, then take it off to finish the trunk, toe kick panel etc.

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wana redo the frame , my buddy has a rotisserie so it just makes sense

  • @edwinbonnelljr1587
    @edwinbonnelljr1587 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well, Ryan, what are you you do next? Hopefully something good.

  • @kenworcester4387
    @kenworcester4387 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My brothers and I were born in Junction City.

  • @keithphillips6111
    @keithphillips6111 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buckets and 348 tripower!!!!

  • @willardway3037
    @willardway3037 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It all depends on what you want in the end? A number matching cool 59 or a sweet hot rod 59??

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Itll never be numbers matching 😄

  • @bennyhelgeson401
    @bennyhelgeson401 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Install 348 with bench seat.

  • @jefferythomas2718
    @jefferythomas2718 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bucket seats and 348.

  • @deweygill1973
    @deweygill1973 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bench. The buckets need to be in a deserving Poncho

  • @robertgastreich9846
    @robertgastreich9846 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would do the 348 with the bucket seats.

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i think thats the route im gona go at this time :D

  • @mikechrisman5988
    @mikechrisman5988 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi ware did you get get the front bumper guards???

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have one for sale, original. Please email me and ill send pics

  • @delgray8523
    @delgray8523 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Needs the 348

  • @tjmichel3
    @tjmichel3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bench seat and 348

  • @biglakehotrods381
    @biglakehotrods381 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brand new lt1, 4l80 trans 4 wheel disc, restored underside. Repair the rust and blend it in to match the rest of that beautiful crappy paint. Slammed on some bigger diameter steel wheels with caps. Original look but you can drive it anywhere.

  • @darrenwolfe9091
    @darrenwolfe9091 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buckets and a 348

  • @alanr4863
    @alanr4863 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can use rag to remove door clips an window cranks old school

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ive heard of that but never had luck with it myself

  • @twittaofficial
    @twittaofficial 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    buckets and 348

  • @robertwenzell9510
    @robertwenzell9510 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Definitely 348 Tri Power

  • @finfan83
    @finfan83 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the buckets were done in the 50's style they would make for a rare look. Otherwise it would make the "i had some random seats of '89 Ford put in not to seat on a fruit box" look. 12:20 - nooooo, RIP doorpanel 14:30 - Impala why did you scratch Ryan, he wants to help you

  • @albertvainaa
    @albertvainaa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice car, just like mine. 😄Even the interior is similar, except my dash is not padded. Never seen a pink -59 Impala, can it be Roman Red/Snowcrest White, color code 923A/973D?
    Keep it stock! Greetings from Finland.

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No its cameo coral/satin beige. Code 989D

    • @albertvainaa
      @albertvainaa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok. Thanks!@@IowaClassicCars

  • @rogerhadley2763
    @rogerhadley2763 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    go with the 348 tri

  • @ds70bonneville
    @ds70bonneville 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    keep the bench seats, im all for orginality

  • @markmcentire656
    @markmcentire656 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Slam a 5.3 ls in it and keep that bench seat

  • @peterselten500
    @peterselten500 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Full respray an put the 348 in it as its not matching numbers

  • @williamlanphar630
    @williamlanphar630 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buckets and 348

  • @user-bd1hp1yb1d
    @user-bd1hp1yb1d 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does anyone know where I can find parts for a 1959 impala sports sedan?

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What parts? I may have them. Email me

    • @user-bd1hp1yb1d
      @user-bd1hp1yb1d 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My car is in cuba and I am in the process of restoring it. The shop is almost done all the metal work. I'm looking for oem rear taillights preferably the whole assembly with trim if not just the inside part that houses the light bulbs, also I'm missing the trim piece on the middle of the trunk lid, the front grille, and hood latch, the turn signals that go in the front fenders the trim that goes in the gap under the hood, and the front window assembly (the small window that flips open and close).

  • @Gadumpski
    @Gadumpski 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Go original.

  • @alanr4863
    @alanr4863 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Leave it with a bench seat

  • @dalestewart5670
    @dalestewart5670 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Put buckets and 348 put some torque thrusts wheels not chrome Grey or black

  • @mikechrisman5988
    @mikechrisman5988 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have white 59 rag top 348 have had it sent I 16 and it got about 68 thousand miles all original except the power glide transmission give me a text

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Email is in the description

  • @kevinduffley1571
    @kevinduffley1571 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    348 tri power. bucket seat s

  • @anthonychacon834
    @anthonychacon834 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much for the black 59?

  • @steves9905
    @steves9905 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Isn't the black impala a 348? Id say leave it a 283 with the bench. Preserve as much as you can to keep it from rusting further, restore the frame and running gear, do the interior and glass, and then drive it.

  • @torekristoffersen176
    @torekristoffersen176 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What are you doing with the Chargers? Second gen Chargers are worth their weight in gold (literally)…. Very desirable to many collectors. Oh, and go with the 348 and bench seats on that Impala…. Save the buckets for a convertible or something else.

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Both are for sale email me

  • @edwinbonnelljr1587
    @edwinbonnelljr1587 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The three forty eight what do you And bucket s Put bucket Sheet sit ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Slimjim260
    @Slimjim260 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shocked you have non GM products in your shop? But they are Crown Jewels

    • @IowaClassicCars
      @IowaClassicCars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Got em for a great deal!

  • @davidnelsen5922
    @davidnelsen5922 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buckets

  • @alanr4863
    @alanr4863 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bench