recently acquired '59 Biscayne - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

greywuuf · 06-24-2015, 11:46 PM

well it runs, but not much else.... gotta save up for that windshield.

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Biscayne on trailer by Greywuuf, on Flickr[/IMG]

**KevsClassics** · 06-25-2015, 12:46 AM

Nice!

You got my attention.

greywuuf · 06-25-2015, 03:02 AM

Probably nothing will happen with it this summer, it is about #3 on my list of things to do.

Kerry P · 06-25-2015, 04:23 AM

Great lines, looks like a pretty good one.

Russell Ashley · 06-26-2015, 11:23 AM

Those post cars from that time period have been neglected for too long now. Glad to see one being rescued. That will make a neat ride.

fredos59 · 06-26-2015, 11:36 AM

Very nice car, classic style and flow.
I would love to get my hands on one of those 59s, but the list of cars I want is long. I also want a 59 El Camino, a 61 Coupe De Ville, a 50 Merc blah blah blah

greywuuf · 06-26-2015, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredos59

Very nice car, classic style and flow.
I would love to get my hands on one of those 59s, but the list of cars I want is long. I also want a 59 El Camino, a 61 Coupe De Ville, a 50 Merc blah blah blah

I have always wanted a '59 wagon

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-27-2015, 11:50 AM

Nice...subscribed

57larry · 06-29-2015, 08:24 PM

a SBC with a 4 speed will make it a great daily driver

greywuuf · 06-30-2015, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 57larry

a SBC with a 4 speed will make it a great daily driver

It has a 350 from a '72 pickup in it now , and if I change the original 3 speed (my kids dig the column shifter ). It will likely get a lsx and a 6 speed.

Russell Ashley · 06-30-2015, 08:45 AM

I kept the column shift 3 speed in my truck just to keep a little of the original vibe of the fifties. My grandkids didn't know what it was.

Zoomin · 07-02-2015, 10:44 PM

Aircraft carrier on wheels!

Neat old car.

greywuuf · 07-11-2015, 05:27 PM

So, tinkered a bit and have it running decent, just have to get the clutch to release and it will move under its own power......with my trucks and low gears I just start em in hear and push the clutch and drive super slowly into a fence post. This 3 speed car ain't geared quite so low....any one have a suggestion?

71swb4x4 · 07-11-2015, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greywuuf

So, tinkered a bit and have it running decent, just have to get the clutch to release and it will move under its own power......with my trucks and low gears I just start em in hear and push the clutch and drive super slowly into a fence post. This 3 speed car ain't geared quite so low....any one have a suggestion?

Not sure what you mean by get the clutch to release, but can you push or pull it with another vehicle? Will that do what you need?

greywuuf · 07-11-2015, 05:49 PM

Hmmm.....well the push the clutch pedal, which releases the pressure on the pressure plate, but due to rust, swelling, dirt.. what have you that accumulates on a clutch disc over 30 yards in a vacant lot......the disc does not let go of the pressure plate thus....the clutch won't release. Activate the clutch and the car still goes....pretty common on old relics....uhm towing may get it done...oh I had some one in the vehicle to push the clutch while I towed it.....

HeavyD · 07-12-2015, 06:05 PM

Very cool car! Rust and dents are in vogue right now, so I would buy glass, redo the interior since its prob kind of gross, engine swap/ wiring repairs, wheels, good brakes and call it done.

06-24-2015, 11:46 PM	#1
greywuuf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 517	recently acquired '59 Biscayne well it runs, but not much else.... gotta save up for that windshield. [IMG]Biscayne on trailer by Greywuuf, on Flickr[/IMG]

06-25-2015, 12:46 AM	#2
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne Nice! You got my attention. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

06-25-2015, 04:23 AM	#4
Kerry P Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Harrison Arkansas Posts: 164	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne Great lines, looks like a pretty good one.

06-26-2015, 11:23 AM	#5
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne Those post cars from that time period have been neglected for too long now. Glad to see one being rescued. That will make a neat ride.

06-26-2015, 11:36 AM	#6
fredos59 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 55	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne Very nice car, classic style and flow. I would love to get my hands on one of those 59s, but the list of cars I want is long. I also want a 59 El Camino, a 61 Coupe De Ville, a 50 Merc blah blah blah

06-25-2015, 03:02 AM	#3
greywuuf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 517	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne Probably nothing will happen with it this summer, it is about #3 on my list of things to do.

06-27-2015, 11:50 AM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne Nice...subscribed __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-29-2015, 08:24 PM	#9
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne a SBC with a 4 speed will make it a great daily driver

06-30-2015, 08:45 AM	#11
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne I kept the column shift 3 speed in my truck just to keep a little of the original vibe of the fifties. My grandkids didn't know what it was.

07-02-2015, 10:44 PM	#12
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne Aircraft carrier on wheels! Neat old car. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

07-11-2015, 05:27 PM	#13
greywuuf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 517	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne So, tinkered a bit and have it running decent, just have to get the clutch to release and it will move under its own power......with my trucks and low gears I just start em in hear and push the clutch and drive super slowly into a fence post. This 3 speed car ain't geared quite so low....any one have a suggestion?

07-11-2015, 05:49 PM	#15
greywuuf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 517	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne Hmmm.....well the push the clutch pedal, which releases the pressure on the pressure plate, but due to rust, swelling, dirt.. what have you that accumulates on a clutch disc over 30 yards in a vacant lot......the disc does not let go of the pressure plate thus....the clutch won't release. Activate the clutch and the car still goes....pretty common on old relics....uhm towing may get it done...oh I had some one in the vehicle to push the clutch while I towed it.....

07-12-2015, 06:05 PM	#16
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: recently acquired '59 Biscayne Very cool car! Rust and dents are in vogue right now, so I would buy glass, redo the interior since its prob kind of gross, engine swap/ wiring repairs, wheels, good brakes and call it done. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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