New 59 Biscayne project from Iowa

Tim Schroder

Tim Schroder

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Hello from southern Iowa! Found this site while looking for info on my next project. Its a 59 Chevy Biscayne 2 door coupe which had originally a v8 and auto trans. Previous owner has done all the rust repair and stripped the car down to the bones. I have all the trim, interior, windows, etc. with the exception of the drivetrain. Luckily I have the option of a 66 300hp 327 or a rebuilt 500hp 454 to choose from along with a Muncie 4 speed. Other plans are to put a 12 bolt posi from a 65 Chevelle in it, lower the car, put in AC, power steering and who knows what else. This looks like a great source of info and I am looking forward to contributing and asking lots of questions. Other projects in the works are a 52 Chevy 5 window pickup, 59 4 door Biscayne bought at the Lambrect Auction in nebraska a few years back, and a 65 Covair Monza Convertible.
 

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Tom Kochtanek

Tom Kochtanek

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Welcome aboard!

The general consensus is that your '59 has one the best GM dashes of that era, lasting only two years.

There is only one drive train replacement that I would consider for your build if it were mine :) :) :).

I've got a couple of 348s that would be right at home in that body, and I'm not that far from you in Columbia, MO.

Cheers!
TomK
 
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