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02-21-2014 05:35 PM #1
Glad to be here! Looking for great ideas and advice.
Howdy, All!
Just a poor old maintenance man from down South, who has loved cars since I was a kid. Have had a few over the years, and have moderated from my days with the fast 69 Z28.
Now, I am looking to have fun cruising with this old 58 Biscayne that needs lots of TLC. I hope to have fun, too, sharing ideas and learning from you all on this site.
Thanks in advance!
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02-21-2014 05:50 PM #2
Brett Welcome to CHR. Enjoy your stay and when you can post some pictures of your 58.Charlie
Lovin' what I do and doing what I love
Some guys can fix broken NO ONE can fix STUPID
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Christian in training
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02-22-2014 04:19 AM #3
Thanks, Charlie. Will post some as soon as able. It is a stock 4 door, but I want to turn it into a BBC cruiser.
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02-21-2014 06:13 PM #4
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Welcome to CHR Brett! There's a lot of great folks here that are willing to help!Ryan
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR Stage 3 cam, SuperT10
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02-22-2014 04:17 AM #5
Thanks, Ryan.
From the list of your rides, looks like you aren't afraid to try something new. Saw an article in magazine some time back on a 66 Chevy II wagon with the Chevy turbo diesel.
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02-21-2014 06:30 PM #6
Welcome Aboard.. Good to see you here! After you pass the initial "waiting period", maybe you can share some pics...
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02-22-2014 04:20 AM #7
Thanks! That looks like some serious Ford Power in your pic!
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02-21-2014 10:50 PM #8
Yup,,welcome to the zoo,,from the deep south.. It's a kool place to stay..Micah 6:8
If we aren't supposed to have midnight snacks,,,WHY is there a light in the refrigerator???
Robin.
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02-22-2014 04:23 AM #9
Thanks, Lamin8r. Love the old truck.
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02-22-2014 04:05 AM #10
Welcome, would love to see some pictures. I did a 58 Biscayne many years ago it was a fun car.
.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved.....
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02-22-2014 04:25 AM #11
Thanks, Mike.
It is a 4 door, but now that I'm older, I like the idea of my friends being able to get into the back seat for a ride. I hope to pick your brain about your Biscayne project in the future. Seems like the wheelbase is the same on 2 and 4 door models.
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02-22-2014 05:02 AM #12
As far as I know the wheelbases were the same. I put a lot of miles on mine after it was built it was a ball to drive. They can be made to handle (and stop) pretty well with just a few relatively inexpensive mods.
Mine was running a 383 stroker and TH350, a BB is a bolt in though.
Here's a picture of my old 58.
.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved.....
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02-22-2014 05:59 AM #13
She's a Beauty!
That's a beautiful car. Mine is in nowhere near that condition. It has the original paint and interior, and has a good patina from sitting in a sugar cane field for years in Napoleonville. Some work has been done to it, but I want to concentrate on the suspension and powertrain before any body work or paint.
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02-22-2014 07:15 AM #14
I suspect you may be starting with a bit more than I did.......Just a roller with no motor or transmission.
It took a couple of years but worth it.
For suspension, I just did a stock rebuild on the front (and added disc brakes), boxed the rear control arms, did 348 springs on all 4 corners, and added ADCO 1" front and rear sway bars. I also added factory slave cylinder power steering....if I were to do one now I would probably do a 605 steering box conversion.
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.Last edited by Mike P; 02-22-2014 at 07:22 AM.
I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved.....
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02-22-2014 06:37 PM #15
You are right! That looks like you did some serious work! I will post a photo or 2 once I figure out how and if I have permission. How did it handle after the front rebuild and discs? I noticed you said you used the 348 springs.... Aren't those still a bit stiffer than the "normal" ones? I guess the disc brake kit spindles used roller bearings instead of the stock ball bearings. Mine is all stock underneath and looks like very few parts have been changed. It is a Six cylinder with 93 thousand on the clock. I am looking forward to your and others' advice as I proceed.
Thanks!!
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