I'd put the 348 in and keep the bench seats. Save those buckets for some convertible, that'd really set them off.
@thomasmadden2258
7 ай бұрын
Factory , restoration worthy more
@thomasmadden2258
7 ай бұрын
Do restoration body off body
@thomasmadden2258
7 ай бұрын
Rotation
@thomasmadden2258
7 ай бұрын
There car club you find parts
@thomasmadden2258
7 ай бұрын
Re chrome bumper & pa n els !!!
@user-wc4uh4rl3z
7 ай бұрын
Keep it all original stay with the bench seats 🇺🇲
@tomcat630
6 ай бұрын
1959's are now 65 years old, wow!
@stlouisstevel
4 ай бұрын
Hey Ryan It’s great that you’re saving the 59…I’m saving for a 59 project car. Keep us updated and to everyone… get those old cars back out and on the road.
@fullyloadedkustoms
7 ай бұрын
Bucket seats and the 348 Tri power would be beauty in that 59 Impala 👌🏻
@jeffsnapp3696
7 ай бұрын
I totally agree with you. If you were to keep it totally near original I would keep the 283 with bench. But the changes proposed kinda keep it in the realm of originality. Snapper.
@fullyloadedkustoms
7 ай бұрын
@jeffsnapp3696 oh exactly its a cool idea and give thes impala like you said originality, you can always do the tri power 348 and buckets. And at the same time pull rebuild the 283, and reupholster the bench seat. That way all the orginal components are all set and ready for the car if it's sold down the line and the orginal stuff can still be offered.
@debbiebermudez5890
7 ай бұрын
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩🍩☕️☕️👀😎👍. I glad to see you save these vehicle . Ryan you need to build what you feel comfortable the bench should be comfortable, the buckets also should be comfortable. Build a car that you are proud of ! Best of luck, great video!
@markwatts6683
7 ай бұрын
I'm a OG so whatever engine was supposed to be in the a 283 put that back in there same way with the bench, with that being said it's your car so you can put what you like.
@danepoling4503
2 ай бұрын
Finally got around to watching this series. Reminds me of what I wanted to do with the 60 LeSabre 2dr. hardtop. I hope some else can see my vision for those buicks. Looking forward to watching these.
@IowaClassicCars
2 ай бұрын
Thanks man! See you in about a month :)
@unclerick8224
7 ай бұрын
You have a lot of work to do on this one. I vote for installing the 348 along with bench seats.
@royhaught9516
7 ай бұрын
The 348 tri - power would make the car more fun to drive. I always liked the bench seats.
@craigwalker4211
7 ай бұрын
I think you'll find that all the cars now belong to Felix & your just the dedicated human that's allowed to play with them when he's not busy walking, sleeping on/in them or generally supervising your looking after his many daily requirements. As remember dogs have owners,cats have staff.
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
Hahahah
@chrispiazza7487
7 ай бұрын
Worthy project and great cat!
@melmcclure3710
7 ай бұрын
I’d go with the 348 and go with the bucket seats. It’s going to be a beautiful car regardless of what you do.
@CrazyWillie01
Ай бұрын
Sweet Chevy man myself
@ronbunker5778
7 ай бұрын
I'm restoring a 1964 Chevelle coupe and my wife likes a bench seat best. It brings memories of her sitting next to me when we were dating. I would definitely go with the 348! Your car is really in good shape and I too always liked that style and year.
@RandBLSWorld
7 ай бұрын
Look forward to seeing this progress
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
Itll be a fun one!
@michaelowens772
7 ай бұрын
Are you keeping this car? If yes, go with the buckets, you can always find or keep a bench around to switch out if you sell later.
@stevekitowski686
7 ай бұрын
348 sounds great with buckets guy
@brianhayes7618
7 ай бұрын
348 tri power
@TheMAHfilms
7 ай бұрын
Great car glad to see you working on it Ryan!
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
More to come!
@2001rams
7 ай бұрын
Unless your goal was to make this car 100% factory stock, I would go with the bucket seats. Because these cars are now so old and the costs of restoration so high, very few people now will be critical of a somewhat modified car, especially if you keep the body lines stock. I never have been a fan of a powerglide so a 700R4 is a great and widely accepted upgrade. Looking forward to seeing this car restored.
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
The buckets themselves are worth about 6k, so itll enhance the value in my opinion also
@mdogg1604
7 ай бұрын
You remind me of my best friend from college back in the '68-'72 era. We became friends because I drove a '52 Plymouth and he drove a '48 Chevy. Iowa salt had eaten most of these cars by then; I think we had the oldest cars at the University of Dubuque. My seventh-grade teacher back in '62 drove a beautiful bronze '59 Impala with one of the Corvette engine options. So, what would I do for a seat? I'd probably try to sell those rare buckets to a Pontiac restorer and put the profits into the Impala. Any old seat will get you by for now. The rusted trunk lip and roof are not deal breakers, but hopefully you are skilled in fabrication or know someone who is. Just get it running, endless engine options are on the table. Looking forward to more vids, wish we were neighbors. It's great to see young people who appreciate old cars. Us old guys are rapidly rusting away....LOL
@joemarano5574
7 ай бұрын
I would go with the buckets and 348. Also the way it is now is really nice you can always restore the outside later but you can never go back to how it is now! if it were me i would clean out the rust in the roof por15 it and use window epoxy to fill it. just make a really nice daily driver that will turn heads!
@robray6408
7 ай бұрын
Keep at it, love the 59 & 60's
@travisjohnson5747
7 ай бұрын
1st and most importantly...sell me a charger😄 2nd....bucket seats and 348 in the 59'. You got em...use em.
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
Email me they are both for sale
@paulp5775
7 ай бұрын
Bench n 348. Room for cruising with friends ( and your cat)
@Be-real845
7 ай бұрын
Nothing looks as good as fully restored
@muscle_cars
7 ай бұрын
very beautiful cat
@larryharry7221
7 ай бұрын
When I clicked the like button I was #427. So but in a big block,maybe a ZL1.
@donaldhalls2189
7 ай бұрын
Nice rigs, not many here in Australia but the one's I've seen are immaculate, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
@Martin48964
6 ай бұрын
Keep the car as original as possible.
@vayabroder729
7 ай бұрын
I’d do the 348 and keep the bench seats. And do a full resto and repaint: chassis, inside and out to make sure it lasts another 65 years.
@lowridercoloringbook
6 ай бұрын
Keep the bench seat.😇👍
@dombutler7685
7 ай бұрын
Hey Ryan, I would go for the tri power and Pontiac bucket seats, seeing as you own more than one 59 Chevy! You know you want to!!
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
I do!
@johnkranz4004
7 ай бұрын
Going to be a good project Ryan Definitely 348 and buckets
@AndrewHCann
7 ай бұрын
Excellent video Ryan :) also do votes on percent how like 283 or 348 V8 motor and Turbo 700SR 4speed Overdrive Automatic transmission with axle you like put to ! Then see happens after you explain myself say both motor are good ones and frame restoration be good to and seats buckets plus floor fix up too!
@ShibbyImpalaShibby
7 ай бұрын
Awesome! I was really looking forward to this series.
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! Itll be a long process for sure!
@explosiveboi6692
7 ай бұрын
Bench seats for life
@phillipdean9879
7 ай бұрын
348 Tri Power without a doubt! Bench seat too… will be a lovely car..🇦🇺🍺🍺
@delayp1965
7 ай бұрын
No LS swap! 348 gets my vote.
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
I wont do an ls
@fredbalandran3182
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the story how you bought the car be safe
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@alanr4863
4 ай бұрын
Love the video a an your cars
@bozodog428
7 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the progress.
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
Slowly but surely we will get there
@matiasdamian8106
7 ай бұрын
My opinion... Bucket seats and the 348 Tri power, doesn't get better than that!
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
For sure!
@user-by7by8bp2h
7 ай бұрын
5.3 LS with a manual transmission with the bucket seats.
@user-by9rd1hp8g
7 ай бұрын
I like the bucket idea to
@ssan3257
7 ай бұрын
Every car built today has bucket seats so they are nothing special anymore. Put in the bench seat. It will be more comfortable and you can take a nap on it if/when you want to!
@dmt66frd
7 ай бұрын
If you are intending to make this car a prized keeper, I would go all out, putting in the 348, the bucket seats, and any other repairs or desired upgrades on it to make it special, so it would hopefully be the first one you'd choose to drive just for the fun of it out of any in your fleet, whenever you have the chance.
@user-nd3hb1ni2d
7 ай бұрын
348 on it . Cause it give more power to it
@rickteegarden5763
7 ай бұрын
Buckets!
@JPVolvo
6 ай бұрын
348 and Bucket seats
@66skate
7 ай бұрын
Keep the bench seat, Buy a 59 Pontiac for the buckets to go into. Those 2 Chargers are the most desirable of them all. I wanted a 68 when they were new. My Dad said no way to spending $3,800. I ended up with a 65 Chrysler Newport.
@ronaldfarmer1208
7 ай бұрын
348 with trips and bucket seats
@patcarbone1753
7 ай бұрын
If the motor is not numbers matching. Do the bigger motor and the buckets!
@ShilohShepherd
7 ай бұрын
348.. with 4 speed
@kenworcester4387
7 ай бұрын
My brothers and I were born in Junction City.
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
Small world!
@Gadumpski
7 ай бұрын
Go original.
@mikehauri5939
7 ай бұрын
Think I would go with the buckets. Might consider putting a 4 speed in it. They came with 4speeds an the buckets would set it off.
@edwinbonnelljr1587
7 ай бұрын
Well, Ryan, what are you you do next? Hopefully something good.
@thecapedgremlin0001
7 ай бұрын
Bench seats....?
@jefferythomas2718
7 ай бұрын
Bucket seats and 348.
@bennyhelgeson401
7 ай бұрын
Install 348 with bench seat.
@deweygill1973
7 ай бұрын
Bench. The buckets need to be in a deserving Poncho
@jackgalbraith5652
6 ай бұрын
What about a split bench seat with ‘59 upholstery?
@keithphillips6111
7 ай бұрын
Buckets and 348 tripower!!!!
@lyonsculpture6577
7 ай бұрын
keep it stock🤩
@delgray8523
7 ай бұрын
Needs the 348
@finfan83
7 ай бұрын
If the buckets were done in the 50's style they would make for a rare look. Otherwise it would make the "i had some random seats of '89 Ford put in not to seat on a fruit box" look. 12:20 - nooooo, RIP doorpanel 14:30 - Impala why did you scratch Ryan, he wants to help you
@stevefarley510
7 ай бұрын
Bench seat 348 engine you might get a pontiac in the future that needs the bucket seats.
@kapekodbob
7 ай бұрын
RestoDan has a similar car same color whith a 348, 4dr His dash painted came out really good. Check out his channel.
@darrenwolfe9091
7 ай бұрын
Buckets and a 348
@tjmichel3
7 ай бұрын
Bench seat and 348
@ds70bonneville
7 ай бұрын
keep the bench seats, im all for orginality
@twittaofficial
7 ай бұрын
buckets and 348
@alanr4863
6 ай бұрын
Can use rag to remove door clips an window cranks old school
@IowaClassicCars
6 ай бұрын
Ive heard of that but never had luck with it myself
@biglakehotrods381
7 ай бұрын
Brand new lt1, 4l80 trans 4 wheel disc, restored underside. Repair the rust and blend it in to match the rest of that beautiful crappy paint. Slammed on some bigger diameter steel wheels with caps. Original look but you can drive it anywhere.
@rogerhadley2763
7 ай бұрын
go with the 348 tri
@robertgastreich9846
7 ай бұрын
I would do the 348 with the bucket seats.
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
i think thats the route im gona go at this time :D
@markmcentire656
7 ай бұрын
Slam a 5.3 ls in it and keep that bench seat
@williamlanphar630
7 ай бұрын
Buckets and 348
@alanr4863
6 ай бұрын
Leave it with a bench seat
@robertwenzell9510
7 ай бұрын
Definitely 348 Tri Power
@peterselten500
7 ай бұрын
Full respray an put the 348 in it as its not matching numbers
@joeinmi8671
7 ай бұрын
Body off to do the sheet metal work? I was planning on leaving my body in place to do the floor pans, then take it off to finish the trunk, toe kick panel etc.
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
I wana redo the frame , my buddy has a rotisserie so it just makes sense
@torekristoffersen176
7 ай бұрын
What are you doing with the Chargers? Second gen Chargers are worth their weight in gold (literally)…. Very desirable to many collectors. Oh, and go with the 348 and bench seats on that Impala…. Save the buckets for a convertible or something else.
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
Both are for sale email me
@gregorypoole5648
7 ай бұрын
Hey, Ryan: Really like this 59 Impala project, along with the rare colour.I'm leaning to the 59 Pontiac buckets, looking good and period correct.Also, what would Felix do?
@dalestewart5670
7 ай бұрын
Put buckets and 348 put some torque thrusts wheels not chrome Grey or black
@davidnelsen5922
7 ай бұрын
Buckets
@kevinduffley1571
7 ай бұрын
348 tri power. bucket seat s
@willardway3037
7 ай бұрын
It all depends on what you want in the end? A number matching cool 59 or a sweet hot rod 59??
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
Itll never be numbers matching 😄
@steves9905
6 ай бұрын
Isn't the black impala a 348? Id say leave it a 283 with the bench. Preserve as much as you can to keep it from rusting further, restore the frame and running gear, do the interior and glass, and then drive it.
@IowaClassicCars
6 ай бұрын
Yes it is
@Slimjim260
7 ай бұрын
Shocked you have non GM products in your shop? But they are Crown Jewels
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
Got em for a great deal!
@gunjiweber42
7 ай бұрын
Really cool idea, would it have a console shifter ?
@mikechrisman5988
7 ай бұрын
Hi ware did you get get the front bumper guards???
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
I have one for sale, original. Please email me and ill send pics
@alanr4863
4 ай бұрын
Bench
@Chilldayzgaming
6 ай бұрын
Those damn raccoons😂
@albertvainaa
7 ай бұрын
Nice car, just like mine. 😄Even the interior is similar, except my dash is not padded. Never seen a pink -59 Impala, can it be Roman Red/Snowcrest White, color code 923A/973D? Keep it stock! Greetings from Finland.
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
No its cameo coral/satin beige. Code 989D
@albertvainaa
7 ай бұрын
Ok. Thanks!@@IowaClassicCars
@mikechrisman5988
7 ай бұрын
I have white 59 rag top 348 have had it sent I 16 and it got about 68 thousand miles all original except the power glide transmission give me a text
@IowaClassicCars
7 ай бұрын
Email is in the description
@edwinbonnelljr1587
7 ай бұрын
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