“Walkaround of a 1959 Chevrolet Impala bare metal build by BBT Fabrication at the 2024 Goodguys Rod and Custom Columbus event! This custom project showcases exceptional craftsmanship, with meticulous metal work that will be hidden once painted.
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The planned design features a stunning blue color with black accents, but I think it’s hard to improve on its current bare metal state!
Under the hood lies a cleanly installed LT1 small block Chevrolet engine. Take a closer look at this incredible hot rod build before it’s transformed with paint.
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The 1959 Chevrolet Impala was redesigned to share bodyshells with lower-end Buicks, Oldsmobiles, and Pontiacs. Using a new X-frame chassis, the roof line was 3 inches lower, bodies were 2 inches wider, the wheelbase was 1-1/2 inches longer, and curb weight increased. Flattened tailfins protruded outward, rather than upward. The taillights were a large “teardrop” design at each side, and two slim-wide, non-functional front air intake scoops were added just above the grille.
