1958 Chevrolet Impala

Here is a photograph of my 1958 Chevrolet Impala. I bought the Impala at the Pomona Swap meet in 2000, it was mostly in boxes and primer with the original paint under.

I did all the restoration work myself with the exception of the custom interior and exhaust system. It has a 348 cu.in. W-head engine that is bored .060 over, balanced and line bored. Engine improvements over stock include a mild Comp cam, MSD ignition and Edelbrock EFI, which is backed up with a Chevrolet 700R4 automatic transmission and Strange 3.55:1 rear axle.

Other improvements include disc brakes, sway bars, coil overs and global west rear suspension it handles and stops. A look inside and you will find Vintage A/C with custom vents, 1 off custom gauge package from Classic Instruments and custom interior.

Don Jones

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15 Responses to “1958 Chevrolet Impala”

  1. Mario Russo

    Is it possible to get the size of these wheels and tires?

  2. Mario Russo

    Good morning, I have this same vehicle which I am restoring and like this wheel and tire combo. It would be great if I could get the sizes of both rim and tire which would help with my decision. Basically the spec setup would be appreciated.

  3. Mario

    What size are the rims and tires

  4. Eric Yahnke

    Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and have a question I'm hoping someone can help me with. I'm putting my 58 impala back together with a big block 454 and am looking for headers that will fit between the frame rails. Does anyone have suggestions? Thanks

  5. Nick Guerrera

    I have a 58 chevy impala 2 dr ht sport coupe it needs undercarrage restoration. mounts to chassie are rusting and dryed out. please help. thank you in advance.

  6. Nick Guerrera

    I have a 58 chevy impala 2 dr ht sport coupe it needs undercarrage restoration. mounts to chassie ae rusting and dryed out. please help. thank you in advance.

  7. Ed Salamon

    I have a new origami 1958 Chevy Convertible top in a box and I am interested in selling . Contact me via my e-mail,

  8. gary gunderson

    I bought my 1958 impala July 1 1958. It is original and a 6 cyl. Snowbird white with an aqua interior. Anyone have any idea how many 6 cyl's were made. I heard 1 estimate at 300 of the 60000 that were made. Mine was made in Janesville Wisc.

  9. Ray

    Hey nice car I have a question I have a 58 del ray with a283 auto 2spd I was wondering if you knew what trans fits the gen1 v8 I see you put the 700r4 in you had a348 is the trans bolt pattern the same did it bolt right up with no problems thank you

  10. Vicente Ochoa

    beautiful 1958 Impala; I have a 1958 Chevy Biscayne, it is in very good shape!