That trans shifts around 30, 45 under harder acceleration. Just low and direct drive. Easy way to tell, take it up to around 45 under normal acceleration and put the selector in low and feel for the gear change.
I gotta say, I really like this car. I know it must be bitter sweet because I remember the other 58--which anyone would have to admit was in unbelievably good condition. But this car has presence. I'd definitely like to see more content.
I really like this one! It makes me think of my dearly departed grandma. Mature, rough around the edges with a great personality, still flashy and a lot of fun.
Funny how your first bel air got me to find your channel in the first place, and now you have gotten a second one, it was really interesting to see how brought the first one back to life, now I hope you will give this one a chance also. 🤞👍🤗
GN had such a great run from early 50's to early 70s..such iconic flare and design..i love seeing these Ol road warriors getting another day in the sun..
Nice to see that old Cheby. I had a 58 convertible back in 1963. It had a bored out 283, cam and 3 -2bbl Stromberg carbs. Three speed trans with a Hurst shifter. It had dump tubes and a 4:11 rear end. I removed all the chrome, filled in the holes and painted it dark metallic blue. White top, thin white walls, black wheels with baby moon hubcaps.
Great Job! A fine example of "Old School" still working 🙂 ♥♥♥♥ It was built like a tank and will run for ever! Keep the TLC going 🙂 My parents had a '58 Biscayne. I think it was one step below the Bel-Air. Loved that car!
those old cast iron Power slides, had to have the passing gear linkage adjusted just right or they will not shift,,,, I had a 56 that I got for 80 bucks, and that was all that was wrong with it,, rusty as heck, but ran well,, sold it for 300.
The car might have the Turboglide transmission which was available in 1958. Dad had a 1960 Bel Air with the Turboglide and would always win bets when he told folks that they couldn't tell when it shifts. Dad was Air Force and we drove that car across country a couple of times between transfers and three years in Germany. Never any issues with the transmission.
@@pclayton5063 my mom was dating a mechanic who worked in the Chevy dealership back in that time. He did transmission rebuilds as part of his regular job, and he said that one of the things that was a real problem was you could rebuild those turbo glides and all it took was, and this is the part that’s fuzzy in my memory, all it took was doing one thing wrong after they rebuilt it and installed it and it wiped the turbo glide out again. And the thing that they did wrong with something, again, I wish I could remember what it was, but it was something so simple. It was like you forgot to run it through the gears before you actually let the car move and that would burn up something in it and then you have to take it all apart again.
I love your channel. I don’t even mind when you work on other car than corvettes. But please work on something else that only has 2 doors. It would be nice to see you bring some old 2 doors back to life.
Thanks Ben I really appreciate your content 👍🇺🇸
I like these videos where you bring these old cars back to life and get them on the road. Fun to watch!
It is awesome watching you bring these old cars back to life. Great job.
That trans shifts around 30, 45 under harder acceleration. Just low and direct drive. Easy way to tell, take it up to around 45 under normal acceleration and put the selector in low and feel for the gear change.
I like this model Chevy, it really brings back memories. Those were the days my friend, never to be seen again. Nice to get one going.
Good job Ben, keep em coming. 😊
I gotta say, I really like this car. I know it must be bitter sweet because I remember the other 58--which anyone would have to admit was in unbelievably good condition. But this car has presence. I'd definitely like to see more content.
I really like this one! It makes me think of my dearly departed grandma. Mature, rough around the edges with a great personality, still flashy and a lot of fun.
Funny how your first bel air got me to find your channel in the first place, and now you have gotten a second one, it was really interesting to see how brought the first one back to life, now I hope you will give this one a chance also. 🤞👍🤗
Amazing job.
I like this series
More,more I love the 1958 over the 55-58 Chevy even 4 doors.thanks John from Arizona
YES Continue with the 58 until you are satisfied. Clean up and shocks will make a world of difference. You may be surprised. Great so far.
Nice looking 4 dr
Please, oil those hinges. Lol
GN had such a great run from early 50's to early 70s..such iconic flare and design..i love seeing these Ol road warriors getting another day in the sun..
Gratulations it is alive again .
Good job !
65 years young still another 65 in her great
Loved the video and would watch more of them!
Nice to see that old Cheby. I had a 58 convertible back in 1963. It had a bored out 283, cam and 3 -2bbl Stromberg carbs. Three speed trans with a Hurst shifter. It had dump tubes and a 4:11 rear end. I removed all the chrome, filled in the holes and painted it dark metallic blue. White top, thin white walls, black wheels with baby moon hubcaps.
Ben has his own version of Christine!
I'm already envyous of the power steering. My 58 Delray has armstrong steering, which make for a lot of fun in tight parking lots.
Sounded like the transmission made a one-two shift on the second road test. Transmission is likely a cast iron powerglide two speed.
The trans would be a 2-speed "Power-Glide", sometimes nick-named "Sour-Glide".
Daring of you to drive it with the unknowns of it. Nice.
Great Job! A fine example of "Old School" still working 🙂 ♥♥♥♥ It was built like a tank and will run for ever! Keep the TLC going 🙂 My parents had a '58 Biscayne. I think it was one step below the Bel-Air. Loved that car!
More content on this one, plez.
We had a 58 Yeoman wagon. A truly "base" model. No chrome, no radio, three on the tree, 6-cylinder. Bought new. Lasted until 1966.
That unknown switch takes you back to the future!!
Great video thanks Ben ! 😊
Nice, she drives again. 2x👍
Those Oldies But Goodies remind me of my Misspent Youth! What good times they were.
excellent
In 65 I bought a 58 2dr harptop with the 283 and a 3 spd on the column for $600. It was a baby blue and was a nice driver in Sacramento, Ca.
Runs good
those old cast iron Power slides, had to have the passing gear linkage adjusted just right or they will not shift,,,, I had a 56 that I got for 80 bucks, and that was all that was wrong with it,, rusty as heck, but ran well,, sold it for 300.
shes alive knocks , banges , rattles proves she s wants the open road lucky man
This and the Cadillac are my favorites ... no disrespect to the Vettes, but there's just something about these 50's cars....
I sprayed my 58 Delray's light switch with some electric contact cleaner, and it started working perfectly. Give it a try.
Would love to see more. Cleaning her up and maybe the interior would be good.
Nice
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Gotta say, I think I prefer it to the Caddy. More stuff.
The car might have the Turboglide transmission which was available in 1958. Dad had a 1960 Bel Air with the Turboglide and would always win bets when he told folks that they couldn't tell when it shifts. Dad was Air Force and we drove that car across country a couple of times between transfers and three years in Germany. Never any issues with the transmission.
It’s a power glide. You can tell from the shift quadrant. PG has L. Turbo glide has Gr for Grade Retarder.
@@pclayton5063 my mom was dating a mechanic who worked in the Chevy dealership back in that time. He did transmission rebuilds as part of his regular job, and he said that one of the things that was a real problem was you could rebuild those turbo glides and all it took was, and this is the part that’s fuzzy in my memory, all it took was doing one thing wrong after they rebuilt it and installed it and it wiped the turbo glide out again. And the thing that they did wrong with something, again, I wish I could remember what it was, but it was something so simple. It was like you forgot to run it through the gears before you actually let the car move and that would burn up something in it and then you have to take it all apart again.
I think the 58 Chevy was the best body style made by Chevy!
fix that door and get some new shocks. lol And clean out that interior! You'll lose 500 pounds to the body weight!! hahaha
They were rust buckets right around the head light bezels
The car can probably be brought to the point where it could be driven occasionally without too much invested regardless of whom it is that owns it..
It's a PowerGlide,not a TurboHydraMatic ,my Dad's '63 BelAir shifted from Low to Drive at 30mph under normal conditions, 45 under hard acceleration.
its a powerglide on easy acceleration it shifted at 12 - 15 mph (that's my memories)
From the first couple of minutes, it doesn’t look like she’s earning new tires.
Is this your garage?
His new place
I like to watch you repairing this old car, but if you need the income, then sell it.
restore it give it a real clean fix the interior and hydraulics
Interior 😆
Why would you not clean it out immediately before making it run.
For content of course!
She's the same age as I, give her some time. Takes us old farts a minute to get moving after sitting a while...
First! Love this car!!
Clean that thing out. Pretty gross.
Nice Junk 🙀🙊🙀
I love your channel. I don’t even mind when you work on other car than corvettes. But please work on something else that only has 2 doors. It would be nice to see you bring some old 2 doors back to life.
Fun fact, two door cars and four door cars handle and drive identically. The only difference is the perceived "value" people put on them.
@@TheCorvetteBenthat's a fact Ben! I'm old school and have always liked 4 door cars tho!
Make a good demo derby car.