58 was the first year of the Impala, only being offered in a two door coupe and convertible. In 59 Impala became the top of the line, offered in all body styles. That looks to be a 59 or newer 250hp 348, due to it having long reach spark plugs, due to a water jacket around the plug hole, so it's not the original engine. Check the axle ratio to see it it was originally a 348 car. The 348 automatic used a 3:08 gear the 348 manual used a 3:36, the 283 automatic and manual used a 3:36 gear. The six used a 3:36 on the automatic, a 3:55 on the manual, and 4:11 on the overdrives.... so it should be a 3:08, if it was originally a 348 car. The 58 348's had pre ignition problems, due to high spark plug temp.... they used a short reach spark plug because of no cooling jacket around the plug... Both the block and head were different due to that.. Your 58 has the correct can on the power steering pump, so it most likely came with power steering. 58 had its own pump can, so did 59. I have a 59 Bel Air with the same engine and factory power steering, you can see it's can is different than you're 58's, if you look at it in my videos. Every degree of dwell will change timing one degree, so set your dwell correctly than set the timing..... timing does not effect dwell. Nice solid 58!
According to Babvvo and Tebbvo laws, sadly soon all combustion cars and trucks including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Car washs will be forbidden too because they are climate killers, now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime!!!
I use to carry a transmission in the trunk of my 348 1961 SS convertible on trips lousy engine lots of power switched to a 327 later traded on a 71 Monte Carlo we should add parked those cars at grammas house for my grandkids we have 29 now
Right, I learned more about the W engines since this video. The name had nothing to do with the valve covers, yet I have heard that from countless people over the years. I wont make that mistake again.
Just a couple of respectful suggestions, don't use sand paper to clean up points--- sand paper leaves a residue of fine sand on those two contact surfaces, and they need to mechanically closed to ma ke electrical contact. For these old cars, back in "the day," auto parts stores sold inexpensive contact metal files (no sand abrasives). After "filing" the points, a bit of brake cleaner or electrical contact cleaner will ensure electrical continuity between the two cleaned surfaces-- I always slide a business card between the closed points to thoroughly clean the contact surfaces by simply passing the card through the points when they are closed under pressure. Also, while you're in the distributor, it's really easy to check the vacuum advance to ensure that it's working. I length of 1/8 inch rubber hose connected on the advance, and the other end used to simply suck on... if you can suck air through, the advance, it is toast and needs to be replaced. If it's good, when you suck on the hose, you will see the stator plate with the points move. The working vacuum advance vastly improves the engine's overall performance, yet it's purpose is usually not understood and therefore rarely checked. Hope these suggestions help.
All good advice James. I blow the sanded points off with carb cleaner. I have one of those small metal files, It is good to hear they work, so I'll give it a try.
Just started watching and it's gotten off to a BAD start! You're spreading the silly idea that Chevy "W"-engines have anything to do with the shape of the valve covers. It was simply the letter of the alphabet assigned to the engine development project. The engine projects after it were "X" and "Y". This is like saying all Chevy 400's were big blocks or AMC 327's were really Chevy 327's. Spreading the wrong information. Besides, the valve covers are more like an "M" with three points on the bottom than a "W".
I appreciate your perspective, but you are not entirely correct. Chevy used W, X, and Y to identify those engines, with the W variant being the one produced. Perhaps it is wrong to notate the valve covers as the reason, but nonetheless the 348 is most certainly a W engine. This has zero to do with noting a Chevy 400 as a big block, or an AMC 327 as a Chevy engine.
Wish you would of told us how you got spark at the points. I was saying the condense. Its happened to me. But a really kool 58. I remember salvage yards crushed them out, almost nothing fit another car. I have 3 1958 Chevy's. - a Brookwood wagon - 6 pass, a YEOMAN, 2dr. - 6 pass wagon, and the Impala. Two of the cars are California cars - ne pc bumpers front and back
Great to hear it start after all that work, I was skeptical! I had a '58 Impala my senior year in high school in 1972. Paid $50 for the rustbucket, 283/ Powerglide, ran well! It was my 2nd car because my '64 Impala 2 door 327/ Muncie 4 speed was always breaking down for some reason! I instantly recognize the old 348 engine. When I was 15 a friend of mine had a '62 SS ragtop 348/4 speed. We worked on it all summer, didn't know what we were doing, but we learned a lot about cars trying to get it ready to drag race. We also learned 409 heads don't work on 348's, the water jacket holes don't line up!!!
That ‘58 made someone a nice project. Great sounding 348. As always you did a great job with your revival process. I appreciate your explaining what you’re doing and showing video footage of each step. Enjoyed the video!
wow, that one ran well, too. :) when the point opens, the magnetic field in the coil collapses, igniting an electric spark in the coil itself which then goes to distributor and spark plug. which is why dwell is very important; too small and the spark becomes weak because less time, too large and the magnetic field doesn't have enough time to build fully. also the opening of the point designates the timing first; first adjust dwell, then turn the distributor to timing. the more cylinders you have the more important the dwell becomes, because the angle must become smaller of course. I like the idea of allowing fineadjusting dwell through that window in the side of the cap; no other brand than GM had that, not even Opel (which belonged to GM since 1927); once the engine runs the dwell angle shifts a bit due to mass inertia of the points. and having to remove the cap and start adjusting anew takes a lot of time, and most times someone else to turn the key... the only time I saw one of these street dinosaurs on german streets was late 80's. it was a two-door HT as well, in baby blue. and I seem to remember that someone had used the ventiports on the roof end to rig up a third brake light... it moved almost silently. might have been the traffic around disguising any noise, too, dunno. :)
My supervisor told me he had a 58 just like that one right before he went to Viet Nam in 62 or 63 as a helicopter pilot. He died a few years back from agent orange cancer that destroyed him. He was a great friend and coworker for a very long time.
1961 a guy that worked with my dad had one we went to get him from work and there it sat a Roman red 58 Impala wide whites dropped skirts red and white tuck Lakes That car is burned into my head but they have always been spendy cars.
I have a soft spot for 58s. One was nearly my first car. I saw it On the Ford dealer's lot, knew it would be cheap being 14 years old. Got my Dad who did not need a lot of convincing. We were back in 30 minutes, and it was gone just that fast. Someone else had their eye on it too. It sold to someone out of town and I never it again.
1958 GMs were the last cars which Harley Earl had design control and they are both unique and awesome. Maybe in 1958 they were seen as bloated compared to the sleek Chrysler cars but in hindsight, these 1958 GMs are beautiful. Glad you were able to get it running!
I have always liked a 58 their just different...My favorite 56 then 58 then 62. I like those Ol 4 jet Rochester carburetors.... Them valve cover bolts are not factory
3:15 Yes it's either a 348 or 409 but those are scalloped valve covers. Unless slang was a W engine. The Z11 was the 427. The Z11 "Mystery motor" became the 396/427/454 that was made after it.
@@sergeantmasson3669 You are correct in your statement. Also not doing research that this is a W engine. As per Wikipedia: The first version of the "Big Block" V8 Chevrolet engine, known as the W-series, was introduced in 1958. Chevrolet designed this engine for use in passenger cars and light trucks. This engine had an overhead valve design with offset valves and uniquely scalloped rocker covers, giving it a distinctive appearance. The W-series was produced from 1958 to 1965, and had three displacement options: 348 cu in (5.7 L), available from 1958 to 1961 in cars, and in light trucks through 1964; 409 cu in (6.7 L), available from 1961 to 1965; and 427 cu in (7.0 L), available in 1962 and 1963.
You got no spark .that is a Rochester carb 250 horse 355 foot pounds of torque.that is the 58 steering wheel..this car came with power steering and brakes. And they had air ride and factor 4 speed.they came with a turbo glide and a power glide..you should buy that car and restore it
There’s a 58 up here that does the car show circuit in southern Saskatchewan. That rear roof vent thing looks so cool. I’m a Buick guy but Impala Styling was cutting edge.
This is your third video that I've thoroughly enjoyed! A suggestion for your new audience to vehicles: please cover the radiator and water pump operations. Thanks again and keep them coming!
I learn something everyday, an Impala from 58? Thought they didn't come out till 59. My Impala? It's a 78 Areocoupe, 350 CID/TH350. Got some performance, including 10 pound bottle of NOS in the trunk, 3 stages of boost, and all kinds of goodies. Drag/drive/grocery getter/driving to church and town kinda thing.. Always loved the 60's Impy's, 64's and Bubble-Tops, etc. Richard, congrats on wrenching on that gem!
Wow, a 78 Aerocoupe. That is a very rare car. Years ago I had a 1983 Caprice, and it was one of the best cars I have ever owned. It had very high mileage and still ran perfectly. The only reason it met its demise was rust from the long Northern winters.
Richard, I enjoy your show, Thank you ! I have a idea from watching two videos of 1950 Chevrolet had loaded options you said was very rare, anther 1950 Chevy was burned out you got the engine running. My idea is , why don't you purchase both cars , take engine from the burned out one put in the one has the stuck engine? Should be a good investment being both cars had rare potions. Would be a good. swap. What do you think ?
That is a very interesting idea Chris. The black one could be had almost for free. I have an idea for the 51 as well that I will be posting a video of soon. I’d like to see your opinion of my idea. Stay tuned!
the '58 Chevy also came with a 'Turbo-Glide' automatic tranny...showed Gr on the indicator...I think it meant 'grade retarder' or something like that...
1954 green chev bel air 3 on the tree 14 year old boys $25 car pushed it home 3 miles from junk yard re built with buckets and 4 speed hurst 4 speed on the floor shift on a 6 cylinder great memories from 1965 Kept us boys out of trouble for 2 years during restoration
Do you wear a Mic? Cause you talk so low that I have to crank my volume super high to hear you so when you make any other sounds like with the engine I'm blowing the speakers outta my tv along with blowing out my eardrums!
The sound on this video is not good. I was working on the car while an estate sale was taking place, so I had to be relatively quiet. It turned out all wrong.
This one ended up sold for quite a bit of money to a guy in middle Tennessee. I was surprised the owner sold it so quickly. We are located in Nashville.
I did take my time with it. Since the plugs were all loose I was concerned there was rust in the cylinders, so I used the Mystery oil to make sure nothing was damaged while cranking. It takes longer, but a little bit of caution helps keep things from damage.
My dad’s first car. He bought it just before dating my mom. His older sister Gert helped him buy it. Picked her up in that baby. Imagine a brand new car!
In 1959 I bought a used 58 Chevy Impala Convertible / 348 W engine. Equipped with 3 on the tree trans that I disliked. A 4 speed was optional and I just do not understand the reason the original owner would order a 3 speed manual. It was always difficult to shift from 1st to 2nd gear and it could not be downshifted into 1st gear while the rear wheels were turning! It was designed that way ! My only gripe !
I didn't. It was very tempting, but this car deserves a full resto and I just don't have the time and motivation for that. I think it is still for sale.
Why no one ever cleans the distributor base where the points are held down beats me as they have to ground there or it will not get good spark, and the dwell is always off. I know that they will ground through the two screws holding the points in but its like trying to start a car with good cables or just some small electrical wire that will not carry amperage enough to turn a engine over.. same concept. I bought a brand new 58 in 59 as a carry over and they did not sell well as they felt like a wash tub compared to the first three tri fives... I did get the 348 with a tri power and it was a bugger to keep adjusted for the best throttle response
I remember being very young maybe 3 or 4 and there was one of these parked at the hardware store next to my dads Laundromat. I remember I was fascinated by those tail lights. The owner came out and saw me and turned them on for me. He and my dad were friends and later on that summer they brought by their "new" 1961 red and white Impala convertible. I'm not a Chevy fan but I sure was then.
My father had gotten my mother a brand new 1964 chevy impala four door it had a 283 with three on the tree (column). The only think that went south of that car was the Pennsylvania road salt and calcium it had low miles engine was great drive train was great it had low mile very low miles ran wonderful till the day it was parked for ever why the frame was gone floor pans were gone, the wire was in great shape pa road salt and calcium ruined that car was a wonder and beautiful car that little 283 was put in a roadster
They had cast iron glide real heavy but strong if serviced reg Gap standard 35 tho on plugs Looks like Rochester carb Was a barge floating Down the river ride Had friend with a white one with continental kit on back All red interior Those were the days
348 v-8. Nice score! I wish I had 1. I was born in 58
My junior year of highschool 1970 a family moved from Texas to West Virginia the oldest son drove a 58 Impala to school.
That would be a nice high school car for sure.
And it looks nothing like a 1959 either (which also looks like no other Chevy, especially with those tail lights.)
I love to find a 58 chevy for a project car
The worst thing you could ever do on a dry engine is spray either or brake clean into it use gas or just close the hook.
The 348 was a truck engine
What’s your friend asking for 58 ??
I am not sure, but I can put you in touch with him.
58 was the first year of the Impala, only being offered in a two door coupe and convertible. In 59 Impala became the top of the line, offered in all body styles. That looks to be a 59 or newer 250hp 348, due to it having long reach spark plugs, due to a water jacket around the plug hole, so it's not the original engine. Check the axle ratio to see it it was originally a 348 car. The 348 automatic used a 3:08 gear the 348 manual used a 3:36, the 283 automatic and manual used a 3:36 gear. The six used a 3:36 on the automatic, a 3:55 on the manual, and 4:11 on the overdrives.... so it should be a 3:08, if it was originally a 348 car. The 58 348's had pre ignition problems, due to high spark plug temp.... they used a short reach spark plug because of no cooling jacket around the plug... Both the block and head were different due to that.. Your 58 has the correct can on the power steering pump, so it most likely came with power steering. 58 had its own pump can, so did 59. I have a 59 Bel Air with the same engine and factory power steering, you can see it's can is different than you're 58's, if you look at it in my videos. Every degree of dwell will change timing one degree, so set your dwell correctly than set the timing..... timing does not effect dwell. Nice solid 58!
Wow, you really know these cars well. Thank you for the detailed information.
wow my favorite chevy over the 57 58 is definately cool and way underrated wish it was mine i am looking for one as soon as i have the right money
Selling car did you buy the car
According to Babvvo and Tebbvo laws, sadly soon all combustion cars and trucks including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-(
In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025
on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Car washs will be forbidden too because they are climate killers, now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime!!!
A true Chevy guy. Takes his 54 to go rescue a 58! What's not to love about this?
I use to carry a transmission in the trunk of my 348 1961 SS convertible on trips lousy engine lots of power switched to a 327 later traded on a 71 Monte Carlo we should add parked those cars at grammas house for my grandkids we have 29 now
W labeling is a misconception. Also it came before the 409. Predecessor. I put one in my 56
Right, I learned more about the W engines since this video. The name had nothing to do with the valve covers, yet I have heard that from countless people over the years. I wont make that mistake again.
Just a couple of respectful suggestions, don't use sand paper to clean up points--- sand paper leaves a residue of fine sand on those two contact surfaces, and they need to mechanically closed to ma ke electrical contact. For these old cars, back in "the day," auto parts stores sold inexpensive contact metal files (no sand abrasives). After "filing" the points, a bit of brake cleaner or electrical contact cleaner will ensure electrical continuity between the two cleaned surfaces-- I always slide a business card between the closed points to thoroughly clean the contact surfaces by simply passing the card through the points when they are closed under pressure. Also, while you're in the distributor, it's really easy to check the vacuum advance to ensure that it's working. I length of 1/8 inch rubber hose connected on the advance, and the other end used to simply suck on... if you can suck air through, the advance, it is toast and needs to be replaced. If it's good, when you suck on the hose, you will see the stator plate with the points move. The working vacuum advance vastly improves the engine's overall performance, yet it's purpose is usually not understood and therefore rarely checked. Hope these suggestions help.
All good advice James. I blow the sanded points off with carb cleaner. I have one of those small metal files, It is good to hear they work, so I'll give it a try.
Took my driving test in a 58 Chevy.
Just started watching and it's gotten off to a BAD start! You're spreading the silly idea that Chevy "W"-engines have anything to do with the shape of the valve covers. It was simply the letter of the alphabet assigned to the engine development project. The engine projects after it were "X" and "Y". This is like saying all Chevy 400's were big blocks or AMC 327's were really Chevy 327's. Spreading the wrong information. Besides, the valve covers are more like an "M" with three points on the bottom than a "W".
I appreciate your perspective, but you are not entirely correct. Chevy used W, X, and Y to identify those engines, with the W variant being the one produced. Perhaps it is wrong to notate the valve covers as the reason, but nonetheless the 348 is most certainly a W engine. This has zero to do with noting a Chevy 400 as a big block, or an AMC 327 as a Chevy engine.
@@whattherust I wasn't relating the "W" engines directly to either of the other incorrect statements. Otherwise I enjoyed your video.
Wish you would of told us how you got spark at the points. I was saying the condense. Its happened to me. But a really kool 58. I remember salvage yards crushed them out, almost nothing fit another car. I have 3 1958 Chevy's. - a Brookwood wagon - 6 pass, a YEOMAN, 2dr. - 6 pass wagon, and the Impala. Two of the cars are California cars - ne pc bumpers front and back
Great to hear it start after all that work, I was skeptical! I had a '58 Impala my senior year in high school in 1972. Paid $50 for the rustbucket, 283/ Powerglide, ran well! It was my 2nd car because my '64 Impala 2 door 327/ Muncie 4 speed was always breaking down for some reason! I instantly recognize the old 348 engine. When I was 15 a friend of mine had a '62 SS ragtop 348/4 speed. We worked on it all summer, didn't know what we were doing, but we learned a lot about cars trying to get it ready to drag race. We also learned 409 heads don't work on 348's, the water jacket holes don't line up!!!
It sounds a lot like me growing up.
That ‘58 made someone a nice project. Great sounding 348. As always you did a great job with your revival process. I appreciate your explaining what you’re doing and showing video footage of each step. Enjoyed the video!
Thanks very much John.
wow, that one ran well, too. :)
when the point opens, the magnetic field in the coil collapses, igniting an electric spark in the coil itself which then goes to distributor and spark plug. which is why dwell is very important; too small and the spark becomes weak because less time, too large and the magnetic field doesn't have enough time to build fully. also the opening of the point designates the timing first; first adjust dwell, then turn the distributor to timing.
the more cylinders you have the more important the dwell becomes, because the angle must become smaller of course.
I like the idea of allowing fineadjusting dwell through that window in the side of the cap; no other brand than GM had that, not even Opel (which belonged to GM since 1927); once the engine runs the dwell angle shifts a bit due to mass inertia of the points. and having to remove the cap and start adjusting anew takes a lot of time, and most times someone else to turn the key...
the only time I saw one of these street dinosaurs on german streets was late 80's. it was a two-door HT as well, in baby blue. and I seem to remember that someone had used the ventiports on the roof end to rig up a third brake light... it moved almost silently. might have been the traffic around disguising any noise, too, dunno. :)
My supervisor told me he had a 58 just like that one right before he went to Viet Nam in 62 or 63 as a helicopter pilot. He died a few years back from agent orange cancer that destroyed him. He was a great friend and coworker for a very long time.
1961 a guy that worked with my dad had one we went to get him from work and there it sat a Roman red 58 Impala wide whites dropped skirts red and white tuck Lakes That car is burned into my head but they have always been spendy cars.
This car is beautiful in side
I have a soft spot for 58s. One was nearly my first car. I saw it On the Ford dealer's lot, knew it would be cheap being 14 years old. Got my Dad who did not need a lot of convincing. We were back in 30 minutes, and it was gone just that fast. Someone else had their eye on it too. It sold to someone out of town and I never it again.
1958 GMs were the last cars which Harley Earl had design control and they are both unique and awesome. Maybe in 1958 they were seen as bloated compared to the sleek Chrysler cars but in hindsight, these 1958 GMs are beautiful. Glad you were able to get it running!
That was also the year they tried to get away from the bow tie emblem and found out real fast how much people liked that bow tie emblem
it's a rodchester carb , 348 cu in , 4 barrel carb , hydraulic cam , stock 250 HP , the came in a 2 speed turboglide also . frank t
Wow really nice shape 58 runs great.Im surprised your not interested in buying it. Thanks for sharing
Right, I can't buy them all, unfortunately.
That should be a 348 ... 1961 was the first year for 409
my dad had a 58 Impala it had a 283
power glide automatic
Sounds like the timing is a bit advanced. I could tel by the way it hesitated during startup. Dwell changes timing.
Yes it does, definitely off :)
I have always liked a 58 their just different...My favorite 56 then 58 then 62. I like those Ol 4 jet Rochester carburetors.... Them valve cover bolts are not factory
3:15 Yes it's either a 348 or 409 but those are scalloped valve covers. Unless slang was a W engine.
The Z11 was the 427.
The Z11 "Mystery motor" became the 396/427/454 that was made after it.
RDF, no 409 in 1958. This is clearly a 348 engine.
@@sergeantmasson3669 You are correct in your statement. Also not doing research that this is a W engine.
As per Wikipedia:
The first version of the "Big Block" V8 Chevrolet engine, known as the W-series, was introduced in 1958. Chevrolet designed this engine for use in passenger cars and light trucks. This engine had an overhead valve design with offset valves and uniquely scalloped rocker covers, giving it a distinctive appearance. The W-series was produced from 1958 to 1965, and had three displacement options:
348 cu in (5.7 L), available from 1958 to 1961 in cars, and in light trucks through 1964;
409 cu in (6.7 L), available from 1961 to 1965; and
427 cu in (7.0 L), available in 1962 and 1963.
You got no spark .that is a Rochester carb 250 horse 355 foot pounds of torque.that is the 58 steering wheel..this car came with power steering and brakes. And they had air ride and factor 4 speed.they came with a turbo glide and a power glide..you should buy that car and restore it
I put a power buster under the floor disk brake kit.and a 20o2 firebird different with disk brakes in my 54 210
That car's not even dusty. The block's been repainted. I don't believe it's been sitting very long.
There’s a 58 up here that does the car show circuit in southern Saskatchewan. That rear roof vent thing looks so cool. I’m a Buick guy but Impala Styling was cutting edge.
Needs paint badly and some trim around the taillights but is a stepper otherwise.
The 58 that was also in American graffiti it was Ron Howard girlfriend's car
This is your third video that I've thoroughly enjoyed! A suggestion for your new audience to vehicles: please cover the radiator and water pump operations. Thanks again and keep them coming!
Thank you Tom!
I learn something everyday, an Impala from 58? Thought they didn't come out till 59.
My Impala? It's a 78 Areocoupe, 350 CID/TH350. Got some performance, including 10 pound bottle of NOS in the trunk, 3 stages of boost, and all kinds of goodies. Drag/drive/grocery getter/driving to church and town kinda thing.. Always loved the 60's Impy's, 64's and Bubble-Tops, etc.
Richard, congrats on wrenching on that gem!
Wow, a 78 Aerocoupe. That is a very rare car. Years ago I had a 1983 Caprice, and it was one of the best cars I have ever owned. It had very high mileage and still ran perfectly. The only reason it met its demise was rust from the long Northern winters.
Wow that's a cool find, that car right there is my dream car of all time.
It sure is cool.
I’d love to have a 348 or 409 engine don’t have to be in a car I just want the engine. I’ll find a car later.
That 58 is definitely a keeper.
Good to see the old Chevy run again. Engine looks like a 348 ,at least I think that’s what they were , been a long time
Yes, it is a 348. Cool-looking engine.
Always set points to thickness or matchbook cover .010 let her rip
Seat is Original Upholsetery or Replacement matching Original.
Power steering was not "super rare" or even rare in '58 Chevys.
It is its better than Darryl Starbirds Superflecked Moonbird
Correct Plug Gap is .035 and Point Gap is .016
The amount of room inside the car is amazing.
Old-school nostalgic voice in a TV commercial: "Introducing the 58 Chevrolet Impala, The Car That Thinks It's A House!"
We have the 58 car and the wagon in or family beautiful rides
Had a 58 convertible back in 65 , paid 450 bucks for it wish I still had it
If we could just go back!
58 was the prettiest Chevy ever. But those 348 were really a pig.
Flip the bracket on coil so screw to clamp coil tight is on outside.
Richard, I enjoy your show, Thank you ! I have a idea from watching two videos of 1950 Chevrolet had loaded options you said was very rare, anther 1950 Chevy was burned out you got the engine running. My idea is , why don't you purchase both cars , take engine from the burned out one put in the one has the stuck engine? Should be a good investment being both cars had rare potions. Would be a good. swap. What do you think ?
That is a very interesting idea Chris. The black one could be had almost for free. I have an idea for the 51 as well that I will be posting a video of soon. I’d like to see your opinion of my idea. Stay tuned!
the '58 Chevy also came with a 'Turbo-Glide' automatic tranny...showed Gr on the indicator...I think it meant 'grade retarder' or something like that...
Interesting. I did not know that.
👍 Good stuff. I had to sub cause I’m diggin the old Chevy 348, your channel & your hat. 👍🇺🇸
Thanks man. I do love that hat.
Where is a 348 in.³ large block GM motor
1954 green chev bel air 3 on the tree 14 year old boys $25 car pushed it home 3 miles from junk yard re built with buckets and 4 speed hurst 4 speed on the floor shift on a 6 cylinder great memories from 1965 Kept us boys out of trouble for 2 years during restoration
Cars certainly are a good way to keep out of trouble.
Brings back memories I had a 1958 Belair fire engine red all original 348. I’m currently looking for another Belair or impala.
Glad it brought back good memories. Good luck on your search!
Stock Carb is a Carter WFCB which is 400 cfm
👀...👍🔥😎🔥👍
You got it running and that's what counts
Are you just going to look at it or are you going to work
Do you wear a Mic? Cause you talk so low that I have to crank my volume super high to hear you so when you make any other sounds like with the engine I'm blowing the speakers outta my tv along with blowing out my eardrums!
The sound on this video is not good. I was working on the car while an estate sale was taking place, so I had to be relatively quiet. It turned out all wrong.
what a cool motor nice 58 Chevy
Too much piddly stuff.. let's see if it will run.. changed pluggs and points lotsa times.. also volume to low...
This was not one of my better videos, especially the audio.
You must be exhausted getting in and out of the cars!
I like your '54 . Maybe you could do a walk-around on it sometime ,if you haven't already .
I have one here. I hope you enjoy it. ruclips.net/video/WByckx_fWs4/видео.html
those points are burnt can be cleaned up may not last
Is that the whine of the Power-Glide tranny I hear?
🙂👍👏1958.V8. 👏👍
I thought you were there to get angina not look at ir.
Sounds almost good as a motorsickle....
Sir, if can add part 2 of each car to see where it wnded what you did after make it atart and run. Please and where are you located.
This one ended up sold for quite a bit of money to a guy in middle Tennessee. I was surprised the owner sold it so quickly. We are located in Nashville.
Hey that's a NAPA COIL!!!
File points set gap and change capacitor
In the movie American Graffiti the white 58 Impala was my favorite car of the whole movie
Definitely!
I love the 55 and 58 Chevys more than any other Chevys. And the 348/409 are very special.
That was a neat car. It ended up selling for a crazy amount of money. The owner was very happy.
@@whattherust Formula 409! It just ain't some household cleaner!
impala 😍 childhood fav lol
The car's nice but man you sure took your time you drove me crazy waiting on you
I did take my time with it. Since the plugs were all loose I was concerned there was rust in the cylinders, so I used the Mystery oil to make sure nothing was damaged while cranking. It takes longer, but a little bit of caution helps keep things from damage.
your speedo isn't working
They were Main Street Queens in the day
Not fast but beautiful if done right
Absolutely.
My dad’s first car. He bought it just before dating my mom. His older sister Gert helped him buy it. Picked her up in that baby. Imagine a brand new car!
In 1959 I bought a used 58 Chevy Impala Convertible / 348 W engine. Equipped with 3 on the tree trans that I disliked. A 4 speed was optional and I just do not understand the reason the original owner would order a 3 speed manual. It was always difficult to shift from 1st to 2nd gear and it could not be downshifted into 1st gear while the rear wheels were turning! It was designed that way ! My only gripe !
Awesome job! And definitely an awesome car! 😎👍👍👍
Thanks David. Yes, it is very cool.
Yes it's alive. Right on. Good job.
Thanks! This one was tough but rewarding.
I actually have a 1/24 scale model of that white 58 Impala
Nice!
you didn't BUY that Car? if not, WHY THE HELL NOT ? ? ? ? ? ?
I didn't. It was very tempting, but this car deserves a full resto and I just don't have the time and motivation for that. I think it is still for sale.
Thanks Richard, my ‘67 GTO had that distributor, so I remember adjusting the gap that way, with the meter.
Did you buy the Maverick and if you did have you done a clean up video?
Not yet, but I will be. Once I get it home we will do a clean-up video.
Love the gauge cluster on the 1954 Chev
Thanks. That is a Dolphin gauge kit. Good quality and economical.
Why no one ever cleans the distributor base where the points are held down beats me as they have to ground there or it will not get good spark, and the dwell is always off. I know that they will ground through the two screws holding the points in but its like trying to start a car with good cables or just some small electrical wire that will not carry amperage enough to turn a engine over.. same concept. I bought a brand new 58 in 59 as a carry over and they did not sell well as they felt like a wash tub compared to the first three tri fives... I did get the 348 with a tri power and it was a bugger to keep adjusted for the best throttle response
I remember being very young maybe 3 or 4 and there was one of these parked at the hardware store next to my dads Laundromat. I remember I was fascinated by those tail lights. The owner came out and saw me and turned them on for me. He and my dad were friends and later on that summer they brought by their "new" 1961 red and white Impala convertible. I'm not a Chevy fan but I sure was then.
That is a nice story. Amazing the things we remember from years ago.
My father had gotten my mother a brand new 1964 chevy impala four door it had a 283 with three on the tree (column). The only think that went south of that car was the Pennsylvania road salt and calcium it had low miles engine was great drive train was great it had low mile very low miles ran wonderful till the day it was parked for ever why the frame was gone floor pans were gone, the wire was in great shape pa road salt and calcium ruined that car was a wonder and beautiful car that little 283 was put in a roadster
Plugs! Need Changed
They had cast iron glide real heavy but strong if serviced reg
Gap standard 35 tho on plugs
Looks like Rochester carb
Was a barge floating Down the river ride
Had friend with a white one with continental kit on back
All red interior
Those were the days
That’s a cool car!!
when a car like that has been sitting for a long time.the very firsi thing you do is CHECK FOR SPARK!
Awesome. She lives!
Had a 58 Brookwood wagon