Edward
Costello |
Hawthorne,
CA |
1959
Chevy Impala |
Original Cost of Vehicle? |
$2,000 |
Cost to Build Vehicle? |
$20,000 |
Why did you build your Ride? |
It’s a rare car that
has great body style that turns
a lot of people’s heads. |
How Long to Build your Ride? |
On and Off Over the Course
of 8 Years. |
Name of Vehicle and Why? |
Big Red. Just Look At It. |
How Long Have You Been in
the Sport? |
I’ve
Been into Cars Since 8 Years
of Age. |
Previous Rides: |
1993 Honda Civic Hatchback |
Club Affiliations? |
California Cruisers |
What would you like to build
next? |
A 1990 Cadillac Limo |
Engine |
Make: Chevy |
Year: 1959 |
# of Cylinders: V8 |
Displacement: 348 Big Block |
Engine Modifications: Stock/Original |
Engine Add-Ons: Moon Eyes
Ribbed Valve Covers |
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Driveline |
Clutch &
Flywheel: Stock Turbo 350 Transmission
3 Speed |
Torque Converter (Stall Converter):
Stock |
Axle Brand or Size: Stock |
Transmission Builder/ Shop:
Stock |
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Chassis |
Stock or Custom? Stock |
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Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Type: 100 Spoke Chrome
Wire Wheels |
Size: 13” |
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Paint |
Paint Color: Roman Red |
Type of Paint: DuPont |
Describe Graphics, including paint
colors and types: The Red Paint was
Mixed with a Little Bit of Orange. |
Painted By: Raffi’s Auto Body
and Paint |
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Body |
Bumpers: Front Bumper Guards |
Add On Accessories: Side Skirts |
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Interior |
Dashboard: Padded Luxury |
Gauges: Stock |
Steering Wheel: Stock |
Head Unit: Clarion |
Speakers: 2 JL Audio W3 |
Stereo Installed By: Myself |
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Special Thanks: I Would Like to
Thank my Dad. Him and I Spent Countless
Hours When We had Time to Work on
It. |
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