1958 Barn find progress pictures
06-13-2011, 09:53 PM
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1958 Barn find progress pictures
Last summer I found two 1958's in a barn for sale and sold one to finance putting the other one back on the street. I know it is not correct, I just want a good driver. You can see some pictures here.................................... ..https://picasaweb.google.com/1000838...Mu_1bTsufXF8AE
06-13-2011, 09:59 PM
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You've got some sweat equity in that project. Looks good so far. 
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06-13-2011, 10:00 PM
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Great progress and lots of hard work for sure. The frame in the pics is there a problem with the frame that the car sits on? Also I'm not sure if you are doing yourself any favors by using that old water pump...
Dave
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06-13-2011, 10:03 PM
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Last summer I found two 1958's in a barn for sale and sold one to finance putting the other one back on the street. I know it is not correct, I just want a good driver. You can see some pictures here.................................... ..https://picasaweb.google.com/1000838...Mu_1bTsufXF8AE
looking good !
06-13-2011, 10:07 PM
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The guy that had the car in 1978 wanted disc and coil springs as I understand, so he set the 58 body on a Monty Carlo frame and elected to cut the rear quarters instead of the frame. I will have to repair the quarters soon. He stopped at the point you see it in the pictures and did not put any fiberglass on the quarters which will make it a little easier to repair. As for as the water pump.....I did not use the old one. Look close the painted one is new, but thanks for the advice....
06-13-2011, 11:18 PM
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Looks great! Any idea how many hours into it up to now? I'm curious.
06-14-2011, 07:02 AM
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Well, to me it doesn't seem like I have put in too many hours.....but I'm sure if you ask my sweet wife the number would be larger. Ha. I think I have as many hours learning about Corvettes and tracking parts as I have hands on hours. This will be my first Corvette to ride in when I get it ready.
06-14-2011, 09:17 PM
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The guy that had the car in 1978 wanted disc and coil springs as I understand, so he set the 58 body on a Monty Carlo frame and elected to cut the rear quarters instead of the frame. I will have to repair the quarters soon. He stopped at the point you see it in the pictures and did not put any fiberglass on the quarters which will make it a little easier to repair. As for as the water pump.....I did not use the old one. Look close the painted one is new, but thanks for the advice....
My local NAPA store did it for me with my 66.....
Chassis is looking great.....
06-14-2011, 09:20 PM
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The guy that had the car in 1978 wanted disc and coil springs as I understand, so he set the 58 body on a Monty Carlo frame and elected to cut the rear quarters instead of the frame. I will have to repair the quarters soon. He stopped at the point you see it in the pictures and did not put any fiberglass on the quarters which will make it a little easier to repair. As for as the water pump.....I did not use the old one. Look close the painted one is new, but thanks for the advice....
Dave