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Disc replacement??? Wow, I should have gotten one of them instead of getting my welded!! (or whatever the dr. dude did) Been through the back surgery thing a couple times 59. The last time they must have done something right, backaches aren't near as common or as bad as they used to be.. Good luck on your surgery..

Originally posted by Dave Severson
Disc replacement??? Wow, I should have gotten one of them instead of getting my welded!! (or whatever the dr. dude did) Been through the back surgery thing a couple times 59. The last time they must have done something right, backaches aren't near as common or as bad as they used to be.. Good luck on your surgery..

Yeah the Disc replacement is new to the U.S, they have been doing it sucessfully in Europe for over 20 yrs now. I was lucky enough to be accepted to have it done and live near a doctor who is qualified to do it. If I wasnt able to have this done they where going to do a fusion thats probally what you had. Glad to hear they got you all fixed up finally. Youther I would really like to see those pics of that 59. I have a ton of pics of different 59 Impalas saved on my computer and use them for my Desktops lol

Progress huh......OK...I can take a minute to show a lil' progress....

Upper left pic was a week ago...pic on the right, and on the bottom was taken tonight...

Currently.....I've got one more day to finish a laundry list of items before cruzin' to Puyallup for GoodGuys this weekend....but as it stands....
Just completed:
1) Tilt Hood
2) Bed removal and wood bed strips removal

Still to go for road readiness (again):
1) Finish hood primer
2) Rustproof and primer underside of bed
3) Remount bed and square up
4) Minor body work on bed
5) Sand and primer running boards

Still to come as $$$ allows:
1) New wood bed strips (there's a special plan coming but y'all will have to wait for that project idea..... )

Although I'm not doing all of the fine detail body work for paint prep at this time, I'm basically trying to finish getting the truck all one color..... the final body work and paint will probably get looked at more seriously this winter. Cause it's Summer time and time to drive it!!!

thats a pretty nice truck

Thank you very much 34Fords.....

I got all the work done today that I'd planned on, so tomorrow.....it's off to Goodguys @ Puyallup!!!

Digital camera is charged, cooler full of Gatorade, folding chair packed....check.....now I'm ready to drool over everyone elses cool toys for the next three days....

If anyone else makes it out this weekend, ya' might find me kicked back in the folding chair somewhere around the rollercoaster corner of the fairgrounds.....stop by and say hi!!

Sure do hope you are planning on sharing some of those pics with us when you get back, Cool

Pics. would be good

Alright question really quick... how do you post pics with yor post

Originally posted by jcdean86
Alright question really quick... how do you post pics with yor post

Just click on "post reply" or "quote". Scroll down under the text box & click on the "browse" button. Select a pic. (I have best luck with JPG Files) from your computer and click "submit relpy"
If it doesn't upload you may need to check the pic. size. Keep it around 500 px. and keep the resolution low so it loads faster.

Ok Dudes...Heres mine all in one piece finally! Just painted and interior is now complete.(yet not shown in the picture).
The paint is PP Street Silk called Dusty Orchid with Pearl.The top is the original Biege/White.
Nice Cars Guys!
More pics Please.
Regards,
Lerch

Nice 57 wagon!!

not really a hot rod, but it's a small block chevy and it's mine and keeps me out of trouble

HotRod59...i just took a look at "Your Baby"....Man i love that year impala.That girl has got "Personality"...Hurry up and get Rich so you can finish her up,eh.

Lerch

Thanks Lerch . Dont feel bad about showing off your car its a very nice ride. I have posted many pics of my 59 here too, Im proud of my car just like you, Even though mine isnt real pretty to look at right now. As far as lowering your car im not real sure would work the best for you, I have never personly lowered a front coil spring car. I think the shorter springs would give you a more stiff ride but would probally be the cheapest route to go. The drop spindels would be more costly but I would think keep the same ride you have now since you would be using the same springs. The airbags are kind of exspensive but I have heard they give you a really nice ride. I would suggest you start a new post asking others what they would think the best set up for you.

This is my first post, and I just thought I would say hi. My name is Billy and im 17. I recently bought a Chopped 1935 Ford 5 window Coupe from some guys in Texas. Its got the original steel body, original frame, 69 camaro rear end, and a Mustang II front end. Has some REAL 5-hole Magnesium wheels from the 60's, Im going to keep the wheels for Nostalgiac purposes, but am putting some 29x15.5 Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro on the rear and have yet to decide on the front. I bought a ZZ4 crate engine with a 142 Weiand supercharger already installed on it and was dynoed at about 460 horses with just under 500ft lbs of torque and has only 200 miles on it. Just recieved my 6-speed t56 tranny with double overdrive today. So far, I have about $7,000 into it with all the expensive and essential stuff already purchased and the hard work done. I will post pics soon hopefully. It COULD be driveable in 6-12 months, but probably wont be finished until mid 2007.

I love the site and hope to be here for awhile!


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I just thought I would add that the previous owner of the engine was running mid 11's with the zz4 in a 3000lb 69' Camaro (I beleive he said 3000lbs). Im going to guess that the Coupe will run low to mid 10's since it will only end up weighing about 1600lbs.