Aqua Boogie - 1959 Chevrolet Impala
By Reinaldo M. Robinson, Photography by Reinaldo M. Robinson
Aqua BoogieOwner: Yasushi IgarashiVehicle: '59 Chevrolet ImpalaCity/State: Whittier, CaliforniaClub: SouthSide C.C.
Engine/Drivetrain: A 1990 Chevy Corvette 350-c.i.d. engine with a Street & Performance pulley system was mated to a polished Turbo 350 transmission and stainless steel Flowmaster exhaust by Craps Inc. in Whittier.
Body/Paint: The bodywork was performed by Peet at Peet's Body Shop in Whittier. A House of Kolor candy and pearl teal paint job was sprayed with graphics laid down by Steve Deman at Color Kings in Ontario, California. Anjero took care of the pinstriping.
Interior: Featuring a 1958-style back seat covered in an OG pattern throughout, the interior work was performed by Bowtie Connection in Artesia, California.
Sound System: An Alpine head unit, Rockford Fosgate amps, Kicker subwoofers and custom 42-inch color bar under the dash were all installed by 562 Kustoms in Paramount, California.
Setup: Homies Hydraulics in Paramount fully wrapped and smoothed the frame. Craps Inc. of Whittier used Eemco pumps and Adex dumps with 6-inch (front) and 12-inch (rear) cylinders. Four Optima blue batteries power the setup. The suspension features chrome-plated components, sway bar and four-wheel disc brakes.
Tires: P155/80-R13 Firestone radials
Wheels: Color-matched 72-spoke Zenith wires
By Reinaldo M. Robinson
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