Were they available from factory in 1958?
1958 4 speed
- Thread starter 1958 delivery
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I know 59 got it and I know 57 absolutely did not so 58 must be a no also
It doesn't solve the riddle, but if I remember it correctly, the one and only (at least in the Midwest) "Mr. Four Speed" was Wayne Eupers from Richmond Missouri who ordered a new El Camino from the local Chevrolet dealer circa 1959 and specified the new B/W T-10 four speed. According to him, they were not able to provide the exact transmission so he settled for one with the three-on-the-tree and got the four speed in the "trunk". I remember seeing the El Camino when it had a BBC in it and was painted Black.
The vehicle had had several drive train variations over time. Originally a 283 three speed, he later ordered a crate 409/425, then an L-88 all in the El Camino
. RIP Wayne
The vehicle had had several drive train variations over time. Originally a 283 three speed, he later ordered a crate 409/425, then an L-88 all in the El Camino
. RIP Wayne
62_Conv_2-4s
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I researched this many years ago and built my 1958 Impala as a 315/348 4 speed. It was as close to original as I could make it. Sorry I had to sell it due to a divorce. Enclose it pictures of my research paper work including a updated 1958 parts book showing the floor shift boot parts for a 1958, an invoice from a dealer ship, and several letters that convinced me that the 4 speed was available to order from the factory late in the year.
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I saw a 58 Impala with a factory 4 speed.
The guy had the cardboard box in the trunk for the transmission and the paperwork showing it came in the trunk. Box was obviously tired.
I need to dig thru photos, I took several including the box, etc.
the trans was installed and he shared with me the history. This was about 10-12 years ago.
The guy had the cardboard box in the trunk for the transmission and the paperwork showing it came in the trunk. Box was obviously tired.
I need to dig thru photos, I took several including the box, etc.
the trans was installed and he shared with me the history. This was about 10-12 years ago.
What did he use for a shifter? I don't think Corvette will work in full size cars.
I’ll have to find my photos. I want to say it was the dog leg.
62_Conv_2-4s
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Dog leg shifter was used but the longer corvette shift rods were used. So the shifter was farther back than the 60-64 cars. The bench seat needed to be adjusted nearly all the way back to avoid interference during shifting. A special trans mount adaptor was used to adapt the corvette single mount tail housing to the full size cross member. This set up was used in 1959 full size also.
62_Conv_2-4s
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Nice recreation. Steering column is not correct.
Definitely