1959 Impala 2-door hardtop
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1959 Impala 2-door hardtop
This 1959 Impala is a performance cruiser. With a 520hp LS3, T56 Magnum 6-speed transmission, and a Schwartz Performance G-Machine Chassis, it runs as good as it looks!
Frame & Suspension
- Schwartz Performance G-Machine full frame
- Power steering rack
- Ridetech single-adjustable coilovers
- Racing style splined sway bars
- Baer Pro-Plus 14" rotors, red 6P 6-piston calipers front & rear
Engine
- GM LS3, modified to 520hp by Schwartz Performance
- Custom grind camshaft, ARP rod bolts & upgraded dual valve springs
- GM wiring harness & ECU
- Custom billet serpentine drive
- Billet Specialties 2-piece valve covers
Drivetrain
- Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed
- GM LS7 clutch kit
- Custom steel driveshaft
- Moser 9” full floater, 31 spline axles
- 9” third member with TrueTrac differential, 3.70 gears
Wheels & Tires
- Billet Specialties "Turbine" - fully polished
- 19x8" front, wrapped in 245/40/19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
- 20x10" rear, wrapped in 295/35/20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
Paint & Body
- Black! - all bodywork & sheet metal by Ken's Klassics, Muscoda, WI
Other Features
- Custom aluminum radiator w/electric fan
- Vintage Air Gen IV Magnum a/c system
- Dakota Digital VHX gauges
- Optima YellowTop battery
- Custom red / leather interior by Steve Holcomb