TriChrome
03-06-2018, 11:26 PM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 7:28 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST
TO POST SOMETHING ON THIS LIST PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR POST TO
BOB_FORD@COMPUSERVE.COM
THERE IS NO COST TO BECOME A LIST MEMBER AND ONLY LIST MEMBERS ARE
ALLOWED TO POST SOMETHING ON THE LIST. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE THAT
HAS E-MAIL AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM BEING A LIST MEMBER, ASK THEM TO
JOIN. THE MORE LIST MEMBERS WE HAVE, THE MORE INFORMATION LIST
MEMBERS CAN SHARE WITH EACH OTHER.
THIS 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST IS NOT SENT OUT ON ANY SET SCHEDULE SO IF YOU
WANT TO POST SOMETHING THAT CONTAINS A DATE, PLEASE SEND IT IN EARLY
SO I CAN GET IT OUT TO THE LIST MEMBERS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE EVENT.
I ENCOURAGE ALL LIST MEMBERS TO INCLUDE THEIR CITY AND STATE WITH
THEIR POSTS. IF YOU ARE POSTING SOMETHING FOR SALE PLEASE ALSO
INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND THE PRICE. IT IS HELPFUL TO ALSO
INCLUDE WHEN YOU WILL BE AT YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND YOUR TIME ZONE.
TAKE AS MUCH SPACE AS YOU WANT AND FULLY DESCRIBE WHAT YOU HAVE
FOR SALE.
YOUR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS LIST ARE WELCOME.
IF YOU WANT TO SEND ME E-MAIL THAT YOU DO NOT WANT ON THE LIST
PLEASE PUT "PRIVATE NOT FOR THE LIST' AS THE SUBJECT.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:dads55@eudoramail.com, INTERNET:dads55@eudoramail.com
Hi Bob,
I'm new to this list and am searching for answers. I have my dad's 55 Nomad
for a little while and want to put disk brakes on the front. Is there a
donor car I can take them off of, or do I have to spend the $800 and get a
kit from some company? Thanks
Dave
dads55@eudoramail.com
Editor's note. No 55 came with disk brakes. Since brakes are a safety
item, unless you really know what you are doing, please get the kit.
Taking parts from different cars and making a disk brake kit is dangerous.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Low55chev@aol.com, INTERNET:Low55chev@aol.com
Need torque specs for a 55. Can someone help out? Have 2 manuals and say
nothing!
Pitman arm nut
Upper & lower balljoint castle nuts (2 different sizes)
Lower control mounting bolts to crossmember
Cross shaft end bolts upper & lower control arms
Tie rod castle nuts
Steering box to frame
Idler arm to frame
Idler arm w/ bearing kit (lots less than stock)
Thanks
Steve
Upland, Ca
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:JanMowrey@aol.com, INTERNET:JanMowrey@aol.com
WANTED: 56 150 sedan. Prefer body only. Must be straight, clean,
restorable. Must be in Pacific Northwest. Call Cliff. 509-966-7835. Or
email JanMowrey@aol.com and use subject "56 150 Chev".
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Donald Foster", INTERNET:dcfoster@orbitworld.net
hi Bob
I'm looking for a top for a 55 2 door hardtop.
thanks.
thanks for putting my ad on the puter this past weekend. Had 6 replies by
Monday.
Don Foster
dcfoster@orbitworld.net
979.265.6970
Texas
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
Used parts for sale: 2dr hardtop upper windshield stainless trim; 3piece
$50, 55 solid mount generator $15, 55 6cyl solid lifters & pushrods; for
3speed or OD cars $20, 57 working 6cyl starter motor $30, 57 6cyl
carburetor linkage/powerglide kickdown rod $20, 56 BelAir 4dr front door
moldings $15ea, 4dr sedan headliner side retainers "sawteeth" $20set, 55
grille; most suitable for painting $15, 57 instrument cluster housing;
stripped ready for paint; includes nice chrome thimbles and some
gauges/lenses/housings $25, 55/56 transmission frame horns; often removed
to
clear headers $60pr, 55 fresh air vent cables $25ea. I have much more
than
listed here! Email me for the list. I'm located in eastern PA.
Wyatt Smolick
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
Hey did anyone on this list make the East Coast Boardwalk nationals in
Wildwood, NJ a few weekends back? We did and it was so much fun! We have
the
purple 56 Chevy sedan with all the chrome and magenta/blue flames on the
front-did we see you and talk to you...let us know!
Lenny Schaeffer
event coordinator-Cyclone Car Club
Malden MA
<A HREF="http://clubs.hemmings.com/cyclonecarclub/">Cyclone Car Club web
site<
/A>
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
Anyone out there know where I can get 1956 Belair sedan interior and trunk
carpets ALREADY made in purple(plum)? Or where I may order them for a
nominal
fee (that's funny huh...) THANKS
Lenny Schaeffer
Malden MA
781-397-1322
d56chevy@aol.com
<A HREF="http://clubs.hemmings.com/cyclonecarclub/">Cyclone Car Club web
site<
/A>
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
Hi all
Just wondering if anyone is attending the 8th annual Northeast Nationals
Fabulous 50's Car Show June 16,17,18 in Catskill, NY-its open to cars and
trucks 1978 or older-$35 for weekend per car/truck-
(for info-John Stage/promoter 518-356-3019)
Our club will have about 10 members driving from Boston to the show and
would
love to meet others from the list! We would love to have a large Classic
car
caravan too-maybe we can meet along the way??
Has anyone out there BEEN to the show? What can we expect?
Please email me directly and let me know-thanks so much.
Lenny Schaeffer
event coordinator-Cyclone Car Club
Cyclonecarclub@aol.com
Malden MA
781-397-1322
<A HREF="http://clubs.hemmings.com/cyclonecarclub/">Cyclone Car Club web
site<
/A>
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com, INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com
Bob,
While we are on the subject of stock rims, I was informed by a
representative
of Danchuck last year at the Frog Follies meet here in Evansville that they
no longer stock standard, 15" rims for our vehicles.
Coker has this moon pie dealie they call the smoothy or some such nonesense
and when I expressed an interest in some last year someone along the list
quoted me a price of around $175. They were painted in the wrong color.
I can remember when you could probably get a set of rims like this for
about
$10 at a junkyard. Why isn't anybody making them anymore?
By the way, speaking of that, in the last CARS catalog I ordered they only
stock the standard 1955 210 four-door interior packages in the colors blue
and green. This is for both the seat covers as well as the door panels. My
interior was originally brown pattern cloth with tan vinyl on the outside,
with the outer frame covered in a dark brown.
One of my friends, Roger Hunter of Huntingburg (a veteran restorer and
parts
dealer) agrees that it seems odd that so many of the original color schemes
in the correct fabrics are no longer available anywhere on the planet.
They
have the correct fabric listed in the back of the catalog -- but apparently
refuse to even make these color schemes up for you. You can get the Del
Ray,
blue, green and that is it. I don't even know if you can get the
headliner
in the correct color?
When I suggested the idea of going into the business of doing this on the
side, he said that a friend of his was attempting to do it several years
ago
and was fined $20.000. He apparently neglected to pay Chevrolet, or General
Motors, a 6 per cent fee they charge for duplicating the original interior
color scheme for these seat covers.
Could anyone along this list either confirm or refute this? I also
understand that CARS recently bought out Ciadella so they are about the
only
dance there is in North America. I really object to there being only one
producer of these items as large as this market is -- I notice Classic
Chevy
International only books the CARS patterns -- go figure!
David Scott Coker
oldcars55@aol.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: tony dogg, INTERNET:tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
hey all i need some help, i have a 1955 belair 2 door hardtop, right now
the car has thin whitewall tires and original rims, i want to put on a set
of new radials and custom rims, my problem is i don't know how wide of a
rim i can put on the car without having to change the stock rearend, so do
any of you guys know whats the biggest size of tires and rims will fit? i
was looking at 235 60 r15's but they looked to be to big in the back, my
email is tonydoggydog@yahoo.com email me if ya know thanx
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:DavesJunk@aol.com, INTERNET:DavesJunk@aol.com
from DavesJunk@aol.com for sale 1955-57 visor, also a set of 55 belair hub
caps $ 120,plus shipping. also 56 - 57 caps same price.also rare fact chevy
2- 4 barrell intake manford with out carbs.obo also a 55 chevy conv, that
needs total rest $13,000 all parts are in Omaha Ne. 402-455-3190 thanks
again
bob for your list.
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
From: INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com
<<<CAUTION! When putting radial tires on stock rims, the rim could
crack
due to the added side wall stress of radial tires. DOES THIS EVEN REFER
TO THE ORIG. SIZE REPLACEMENT WIDE WHITE RADIALS???? Richard>>>
Richard,
Yes, for any radial, as the stock rims were not designed for the side
loading of a radial tire. But they can handle it if there is nothing wrong
with the stock rim for normal driving. I have "ORIG. SIZE REPLACEMENT WIDE
WHITE RADIALS" from Coker on my '55 Chevy and when I had them mounted I
just asked them to check out my rims to make sure they were okay to use. I
have driven them across the desert and on the Los Angeles freeways for a
couple of years now and have had no problems.
Kim
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To: "'Bob Ford'", bob_ford
From: "Glassoff, Marc", INTERNET:GlassoffMA@navair.navy.mil
Hi Bob and friends,
For any of you looking for the number for Richard Donovan at R & R Classics
it is 1-800-672-4389. I called but didn't buy anything. Hope you all get
your stuff.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "David Simms Sr", INTERNET:bigdave@tcp1.com
I have a 55 2 door and would like to know what rear ends would bolt in drum
to drum. I want a posi rear and this car has the original rear, good ratio
but only spins 1 tire. Or if you know anybody that sells a posi kit for my
original at a reasonable cost.
Thanks for posting
David Simms Sr
Swansboro, NC
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Grant & Tye Morris, INTERNET:gtmorris@seanet.com
I have a 6 cyl. GM engine that needs some work. I do not want to store
this engine any longer. Therefore, it is free for the taking. The
engine is located in Seattle WA. It is too large to ship. There is no
head and the exhaust manifold is damaged. the intake manifold, carb,
and fuel pump look ok. I don't know the year or the Cu. In. If you are
interested send me an e-mail at gtmorris@seanet.com
Grant
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:authauto@airmail.net, INTERNET:authauto@airmail.net
<Does someone have a phone number for a Richard Donovan from Monarch
Classic Chevrolet R&R in Belleville IL.?>
Terry:
Here's the phone numbers:
800-MR CHEVY (800-672-4389)
618-398-3477
You aren't the first person to have a problem with these guys.
Long ago I quite sending parts to them COD, their checks bounced more
than once. It got to the point that even if they prepaid, I would wait
until the check cleared before sending their order.
Some time back, I restored a power steering control valve for them. They
removed my valve from the packaging and replaced it with a used greasy
valve and sold it to a customer as a restored unit!! All my paperwork
was in the packaging and they thought this was our normal "resto" on
valves. The sorry slugs then refused to take it back and make it right
for their customer. I eventually restored a good valve for this
customer, but they were not happy with their experience, and I can
assure you neither was I!
Good luck getting your parts or your money back.
Steve Pratt
Authentic Automotive
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Dan N. Hagedorn", INTERNET:hagedorn@owt.com
Hi,
I recently bought a '55 Bel Air 4-dr sedan. The car is in good shape, has
the 265/2bbl and powerglide tranny. I am planning to complete the
restoration (need door panels, carpet, headliner, windlace, 1 window -
driver's door, minor body work and back to the original paint). The engine
has about 17K on a rebuild, similar for the tranny.
I am thinking about doing a mild custom on the engine to get a bit more
power. Possibilities are headers with duals, and a new manifold and
carb. Any suggestions about what parts I should use? The engine still has
the generator, oil bath air cleaner, and optional oil filter up top. Is
this mild custom a bad move? Do I need to do anything else? I have an
exhaust leak between the passenger side manifold and the exhaust pipe, so
that is one reason I am considering the headers.
I'm new to the classics (well, at least I've been away from them for over
30 years), and would appreciate any words of wisdom from someone who has
already been there, done that.
Thanks in advance,
Dan Hagedorn
Richland, WA
hagedorn@owt.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:carla@sumnet.net, INTERNET:carla@sumnet.net
Hi Bob
I hope you can help me. Sometime ago I was at a car show and I met a man
whose name I think was Phil. He was telling a group of people that there
were mods you can make to a 6 cyl. motor in a 55 that will give it the
power of a V8. Have you or any of the list members heard of such a thing?
CARLA
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:LWatts1054@aol.com, INTERNET:LWatts1054@aol.com
bob, i enjoy your list and all of the varied info that is passed on via it.
i
have a few parts that hopefully someone else will have a need for.
* 55-57 emergency brake handle, cleaned, painted and ready to install. very
nice - $25.
* 55-57 rear door outside door handles, very good chrome - $15.
* 55-57 6 cyl. throttle linkage, (bolts to firewall), excellent condition -
$15
* 55-57 6 cyl. coil bracket - $4
* 55-56 powerglide PRNDL wire - $3
* set of 265" heads, serial #3837064, A276 - $25
all parts except heads include shipping, shipping costs for the heads is
negotiable from phoenix, az.
phone (602) 867-7640 or email lwatts1054@aol.com
we visted the Arizona memorial a few years ago also, a very moving
experience.
we have the anchor from the battleship Arizona in front of our capital
building.
keep up the good work bob.
lee watts
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Administrator", INTERNET:administrator@chevytalk.com
Bob,
Please let your members know I have just started a new feature on
Chevytalk.com that allows all your members a chance to chat in real time.
That's right Tri-Five Chat Night at Chevytalk.
The link is www.chevytalk.com and you only have to click on the "Chevytalk
Chat room" link.
The chats are every Wednesday night from 8 - 11 eastern standard time. You
can even sign up for a reminder service. We have had great response to our
other Chat nights and I expect the Tri-Five nights to be just as fantastic.
Best Wishes,
Tony Schaefer
Chevytalk.Com
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Jim/Carolyn Wheeler", INTERNET:56chevrolet@email.msn.com
What does MGA mean in the ads?
Thanks,
Jim Wheeler, Tucson, Arizona 56chevrolet@msn.com
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:dhecker@presenter.com
CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Dave,
I would start with a hgh efficiency 4 core "Desert Cooler" Radiator. It
has more cooling capacity than a heavy duty 4 core. That will help a
great deal. Also you can use a fan shroud and a 16-17" fan blade. A good
working water pump with a long neck to keep it as close to the radiator
as possible will also help. Our high efficiency is $289, and a fan
shroud is $65.Thats my suggestion. We have all above mentioned in stock,
and have sold many of these the cars with big blocks and a/c. Thank
you, Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
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end of 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST
BOB FORD
18091 MARK CIRCLE
VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA 92861-2648
BOB_FORD@COMPUSERVE.COM
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/BOB_FORD/
http://members.home.net:80/rick.b/Bobford.htm
VOICE 714-637-8877
FAX 714-637-2955
Editor of the 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST and TURBOGLIDE REGISTRY
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 7:28 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST
TO POST SOMETHING ON THIS LIST PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR POST TO
BOB_FORD@COMPUSERVE.COM
THERE IS NO COST TO BECOME A LIST MEMBER AND ONLY LIST MEMBERS ARE
ALLOWED TO POST SOMETHING ON THE LIST. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE THAT
HAS E-MAIL AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM BEING A LIST MEMBER, ASK THEM TO
JOIN. THE MORE LIST MEMBERS WE HAVE, THE MORE INFORMATION LIST
MEMBERS CAN SHARE WITH EACH OTHER.
THIS 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST IS NOT SENT OUT ON ANY SET SCHEDULE SO IF YOU
WANT TO POST SOMETHING THAT CONTAINS A DATE, PLEASE SEND IT IN EARLY
SO I CAN GET IT OUT TO THE LIST MEMBERS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE EVENT.
I ENCOURAGE ALL LIST MEMBERS TO INCLUDE THEIR CITY AND STATE WITH
THEIR POSTS. IF YOU ARE POSTING SOMETHING FOR SALE PLEASE ALSO
INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND THE PRICE. IT IS HELPFUL TO ALSO
INCLUDE WHEN YOU WILL BE AT YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND YOUR TIME ZONE.
TAKE AS MUCH SPACE AS YOU WANT AND FULLY DESCRIBE WHAT YOU HAVE
FOR SALE.
YOUR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS LIST ARE WELCOME.
IF YOU WANT TO SEND ME E-MAIL THAT YOU DO NOT WANT ON THE LIST
PLEASE PUT "PRIVATE NOT FOR THE LIST' AS THE SUBJECT.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:dads55@eudoramail.com, INTERNET:dads55@eudoramail.com
Hi Bob,
I'm new to this list and am searching for answers. I have my dad's 55 Nomad
for a little while and want to put disk brakes on the front. Is there a
donor car I can take them off of, or do I have to spend the $800 and get a
kit from some company? Thanks
Dave
dads55@eudoramail.com
Editor's note. No 55 came with disk brakes. Since brakes are a safety
item, unless you really know what you are doing, please get the kit.
Taking parts from different cars and making a disk brake kit is dangerous.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Low55chev@aol.com, INTERNET:Low55chev@aol.com
Need torque specs for a 55. Can someone help out? Have 2 manuals and say
nothing!
Pitman arm nut
Upper & lower balljoint castle nuts (2 different sizes)
Lower control mounting bolts to crossmember
Cross shaft end bolts upper & lower control arms
Tie rod castle nuts
Steering box to frame
Idler arm to frame
Idler arm w/ bearing kit (lots less than stock)
Thanks
Steve
Upland, Ca
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:JanMowrey@aol.com, INTERNET:JanMowrey@aol.com
WANTED: 56 150 sedan. Prefer body only. Must be straight, clean,
restorable. Must be in Pacific Northwest. Call Cliff. 509-966-7835. Or
email JanMowrey@aol.com and use subject "56 150 Chev".
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Donald Foster", INTERNET:dcfoster@orbitworld.net
hi Bob
I'm looking for a top for a 55 2 door hardtop.
thanks.
thanks for putting my ad on the puter this past weekend. Had 6 replies by
Monday.
Don Foster
dcfoster@orbitworld.net
979.265.6970
Texas
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
Used parts for sale: 2dr hardtop upper windshield stainless trim; 3piece
$50, 55 solid mount generator $15, 55 6cyl solid lifters & pushrods; for
3speed or OD cars $20, 57 working 6cyl starter motor $30, 57 6cyl
carburetor linkage/powerglide kickdown rod $20, 56 BelAir 4dr front door
moldings $15ea, 4dr sedan headliner side retainers "sawteeth" $20set, 55
grille; most suitable for painting $15, 57 instrument cluster housing;
stripped ready for paint; includes nice chrome thimbles and some
gauges/lenses/housings $25, 55/56 transmission frame horns; often removed
to
clear headers $60pr, 55 fresh air vent cables $25ea. I have much more
than
listed here! Email me for the list. I'm located in eastern PA.
Wyatt Smolick
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
Hey did anyone on this list make the East Coast Boardwalk nationals in
Wildwood, NJ a few weekends back? We did and it was so much fun! We have
the
purple 56 Chevy sedan with all the chrome and magenta/blue flames on the
front-did we see you and talk to you...let us know!
Lenny Schaeffer
event coordinator-Cyclone Car Club
Malden MA
<A HREF="http://clubs.hemmings.com/cyclonecarclub/">Cyclone Car Club web
site<
/A>
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
Anyone out there know where I can get 1956 Belair sedan interior and trunk
carpets ALREADY made in purple(plum)? Or where I may order them for a
nominal
fee (that's funny huh...) THANKS
Lenny Schaeffer
Malden MA
781-397-1322
d56chevy@aol.com
<A HREF="http://clubs.hemmings.com/cyclonecarclub/">Cyclone Car Club web
site<
/A>
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
Hi all
Just wondering if anyone is attending the 8th annual Northeast Nationals
Fabulous 50's Car Show June 16,17,18 in Catskill, NY-its open to cars and
trucks 1978 or older-$35 for weekend per car/truck-
(for info-John Stage/promoter 518-356-3019)
Our club will have about 10 members driving from Boston to the show and
would
love to meet others from the list! We would love to have a large Classic
car
caravan too-maybe we can meet along the way??
Has anyone out there BEEN to the show? What can we expect?
Please email me directly and let me know-thanks so much.
Lenny Schaeffer
event coordinator-Cyclone Car Club
Cyclonecarclub@aol.com
Malden MA
781-397-1322
<A HREF="http://clubs.hemmings.com/cyclonecarclub/">Cyclone Car Club web
site<
/A>
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com, INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com
Bob,
While we are on the subject of stock rims, I was informed by a
representative
of Danchuck last year at the Frog Follies meet here in Evansville that they
no longer stock standard, 15" rims for our vehicles.
Coker has this moon pie dealie they call the smoothy or some such nonesense
and when I expressed an interest in some last year someone along the list
quoted me a price of around $175. They were painted in the wrong color.
I can remember when you could probably get a set of rims like this for
about
$10 at a junkyard. Why isn't anybody making them anymore?
By the way, speaking of that, in the last CARS catalog I ordered they only
stock the standard 1955 210 four-door interior packages in the colors blue
and green. This is for both the seat covers as well as the door panels. My
interior was originally brown pattern cloth with tan vinyl on the outside,
with the outer frame covered in a dark brown.
One of my friends, Roger Hunter of Huntingburg (a veteran restorer and
parts
dealer) agrees that it seems odd that so many of the original color schemes
in the correct fabrics are no longer available anywhere on the planet.
They
have the correct fabric listed in the back of the catalog -- but apparently
refuse to even make these color schemes up for you. You can get the Del
Ray,
blue, green and that is it. I don't even know if you can get the
headliner
in the correct color?
When I suggested the idea of going into the business of doing this on the
side, he said that a friend of his was attempting to do it several years
ago
and was fined $20.000. He apparently neglected to pay Chevrolet, or General
Motors, a 6 per cent fee they charge for duplicating the original interior
color scheme for these seat covers.
Could anyone along this list either confirm or refute this? I also
understand that CARS recently bought out Ciadella so they are about the
only
dance there is in North America. I really object to there being only one
producer of these items as large as this market is -- I notice Classic
Chevy
International only books the CARS patterns -- go figure!
David Scott Coker
oldcars55@aol.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: tony dogg, INTERNET:tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
hey all i need some help, i have a 1955 belair 2 door hardtop, right now
the car has thin whitewall tires and original rims, i want to put on a set
of new radials and custom rims, my problem is i don't know how wide of a
rim i can put on the car without having to change the stock rearend, so do
any of you guys know whats the biggest size of tires and rims will fit? i
was looking at 235 60 r15's but they looked to be to big in the back, my
email is tonydoggydog@yahoo.com email me if ya know thanx
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From: INTERNET:DavesJunk@aol.com, INTERNET:DavesJunk@aol.com
from DavesJunk@aol.com for sale 1955-57 visor, also a set of 55 belair hub
caps $ 120,plus shipping. also 56 - 57 caps same price.also rare fact chevy
2- 4 barrell intake manford with out carbs.obo also a 55 chevy conv, that
needs total rest $13,000 all parts are in Omaha Ne. 402-455-3190 thanks
again
bob for your list.
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CC: [unknown], INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
From: INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com
<<<CAUTION! When putting radial tires on stock rims, the rim could
crack
due to the added side wall stress of radial tires. DOES THIS EVEN REFER
TO THE ORIG. SIZE REPLACEMENT WIDE WHITE RADIALS???? Richard>>>
Richard,
Yes, for any radial, as the stock rims were not designed for the side
loading of a radial tire. But they can handle it if there is nothing wrong
with the stock rim for normal driving. I have "ORIG. SIZE REPLACEMENT WIDE
WHITE RADIALS" from Coker on my '55 Chevy and when I had them mounted I
just asked them to check out my rims to make sure they were okay to use. I
have driven them across the desert and on the Los Angeles freeways for a
couple of years now and have had no problems.
Kim
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To: "'Bob Ford'", bob_ford
From: "Glassoff, Marc", INTERNET:GlassoffMA@navair.navy.mil
Hi Bob and friends,
For any of you looking for the number for Richard Donovan at R & R Classics
it is 1-800-672-4389. I called but didn't buy anything. Hope you all get
your stuff.
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From: "David Simms Sr", INTERNET:bigdave@tcp1.com
I have a 55 2 door and would like to know what rear ends would bolt in drum
to drum. I want a posi rear and this car has the original rear, good ratio
but only spins 1 tire. Or if you know anybody that sells a posi kit for my
original at a reasonable cost.
Thanks for posting
David Simms Sr
Swansboro, NC
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From: Grant & Tye Morris, INTERNET:gtmorris@seanet.com
I have a 6 cyl. GM engine that needs some work. I do not want to store
this engine any longer. Therefore, it is free for the taking. The
engine is located in Seattle WA. It is too large to ship. There is no
head and the exhaust manifold is damaged. the intake manifold, carb,
and fuel pump look ok. I don't know the year or the Cu. In. If you are
interested send me an e-mail at gtmorris@seanet.com
Grant
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From: INTERNET:authauto@airmail.net, INTERNET:authauto@airmail.net
<Does someone have a phone number for a Richard Donovan from Monarch
Classic Chevrolet R&R in Belleville IL.?>
Terry:
Here's the phone numbers:
800-MR CHEVY (800-672-4389)
618-398-3477
You aren't the first person to have a problem with these guys.
Long ago I quite sending parts to them COD, their checks bounced more
than once. It got to the point that even if they prepaid, I would wait
until the check cleared before sending their order.
Some time back, I restored a power steering control valve for them. They
removed my valve from the packaging and replaced it with a used greasy
valve and sold it to a customer as a restored unit!! All my paperwork
was in the packaging and they thought this was our normal "resto" on
valves. The sorry slugs then refused to take it back and make it right
for their customer. I eventually restored a good valve for this
customer, but they were not happy with their experience, and I can
assure you neither was I!
Good luck getting your parts or your money back.
Steve Pratt
Authentic Automotive
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From: "Dan N. Hagedorn", INTERNET:hagedorn@owt.com
Hi,
I recently bought a '55 Bel Air 4-dr sedan. The car is in good shape, has
the 265/2bbl and powerglide tranny. I am planning to complete the
restoration (need door panels, carpet, headliner, windlace, 1 window -
driver's door, minor body work and back to the original paint). The engine
has about 17K on a rebuild, similar for the tranny.
I am thinking about doing a mild custom on the engine to get a bit more
power. Possibilities are headers with duals, and a new manifold and
carb. Any suggestions about what parts I should use? The engine still has
the generator, oil bath air cleaner, and optional oil filter up top. Is
this mild custom a bad move? Do I need to do anything else? I have an
exhaust leak between the passenger side manifold and the exhaust pipe, so
that is one reason I am considering the headers.
I'm new to the classics (well, at least I've been away from them for over
30 years), and would appreciate any words of wisdom from someone who has
already been there, done that.
Thanks in advance,
Dan Hagedorn
Richland, WA
hagedorn@owt.com
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From: INTERNET:carla@sumnet.net, INTERNET:carla@sumnet.net
Hi Bob
I hope you can help me. Sometime ago I was at a car show and I met a man
whose name I think was Phil. He was telling a group of people that there
were mods you can make to a 6 cyl. motor in a 55 that will give it the
power of a V8. Have you or any of the list members heard of such a thing?
CARLA
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From: INTERNET:LWatts1054@aol.com, INTERNET:LWatts1054@aol.com
bob, i enjoy your list and all of the varied info that is passed on via it.
i
have a few parts that hopefully someone else will have a need for.
* 55-57 emergency brake handle, cleaned, painted and ready to install. very
nice - $25.
* 55-57 rear door outside door handles, very good chrome - $15.
* 55-57 6 cyl. throttle linkage, (bolts to firewall), excellent condition -
$15
* 55-57 6 cyl. coil bracket - $4
* 55-56 powerglide PRNDL wire - $3
* set of 265" heads, serial #3837064, A276 - $25
all parts except heads include shipping, shipping costs for the heads is
negotiable from phoenix, az.
phone (602) 867-7640 or email lwatts1054@aol.com
we visted the Arizona memorial a few years ago also, a very moving
experience.
we have the anchor from the battleship Arizona in front of our capital
building.
keep up the good work bob.
lee watts
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Administrator", INTERNET:administrator@chevytalk.com
Bob,
Please let your members know I have just started a new feature on
Chevytalk.com that allows all your members a chance to chat in real time.
That's right Tri-Five Chat Night at Chevytalk.
The link is www.chevytalk.com and you only have to click on the "Chevytalk
Chat room" link.
The chats are every Wednesday night from 8 - 11 eastern standard time. You
can even sign up for a reminder service. We have had great response to our
other Chat nights and I expect the Tri-Five nights to be just as fantastic.
Best Wishes,
Tony Schaefer
Chevytalk.Com
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Jim/Carolyn Wheeler", INTERNET:56chevrolet@email.msn.com
What does MGA mean in the ads?
Thanks,
Jim Wheeler, Tucson, Arizona 56chevrolet@msn.com
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:dhecker@presenter.com
CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Dave,
I would start with a hgh efficiency 4 core "Desert Cooler" Radiator. It
has more cooling capacity than a heavy duty 4 core. That will help a
great deal. Also you can use a fan shroud and a 16-17" fan blade. A good
working water pump with a long neck to keep it as close to the radiator
as possible will also help. Our high efficiency is $289, and a fan
shroud is $65.Thats my suggestion. We have all above mentioned in stock,
and have sold many of these the cars with big blocks and a/c. Thank
you, Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
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