| 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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