TriChrome
03-07-2018, 12:48 AM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2001 7:29 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
NOV 7, 2001
THIS LIST IS DESIGNED AS A MEANS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE 1955, 1956,
AND 1957 CHEVROLETS TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER. ALL OPINIONS
ARE WELCOME.
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.
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.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CITY AND STATE WITH YOUR POSTS. IF YOU ARE
POSTING SOMETHING FOR SALE PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE
1. YOUR PHONE NUMBER
2 THE PRICE
3. 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 OR WANT TO BUY.
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.
THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS LIST ARE THE MEMBERS OPINIONS AND NOT
NECESSARILY MINE. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EDIT OUT ANY MATERIAL NOT
APPROPRIATE FOR THIS LIST.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AS THE LAST THING ON YOUR E-MAIL.
BECAUSE OF THE DANGER OF A VIRUS, PLEASE DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS
WITH YOUR E-MAIL. E-MAIL WITH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE READ.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: "kenneth weinstein", INTERNET:kmw57@hotmail.com
chevy 14 inch wheels 58-62(not 1957's, but will fit a 57)-$35 each,
trackbars from my 57 nomad 2/$35(can't ship them), radiator support that
came off my 57--it is cut out for a 6 cylinder radiator,and has a 6
cylinder
radiator with it $100(including the radiator), wheelcovers 1955-67 4/$80,
SEATCOVERS aftermarket patterns, most are plaid vinyl $85/car, 1957 right
rear 1st generation bumper end rechromed $135, left rear taillite housing
excellent used $50
FORSALE OR TRADE
64 elcamino,99% rustfree virginia car, 283, automatic, air,spotlight, all
original except corvette sport wheels trade for 56-8 chevy, or 60
elcamino----no rustever and driveable or sell for $7,900
ken weinstein
buffalo, ny
716-689-6888 nites
-----------------------------------
To: [unknown], INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Wyatt,
Our wagon fuel tanks are $179. Shipping and insurance to your location
would be $10. We only charge actual UPS shipping charges; no hidden
handling or boxing charges. So total would be $189 to your door.
Thank You, Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
-----------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com, INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com
Bob, maybe this isn't the place for venting, but I wanted your readers to
know how rude the guys at Southern Rods & Parts are. Starting with an
e-mail
to the company about their shorty 55/57 headers, would they fit on a 62
Nova,
as I have decided to put the crate motor I have in it instead of my 55.
Their comment was, " I don't have to guess, they won't work, but we sell
the
ones you need". I called them the next day and the guy who answered, who
was
supposed to be the manager said, " we don't make them for that car", so I
had
told him that someone e-mailed me saying that they did. I heard him ask
around the shop and finally he decided they did have them. Well, the ones
they sent me for my 55 have 2 1/2 collectors and the exhaust flange they
sent
only had a 2" pipe, so I asked if they had 2 1/2 exhaust flanges instead of
the 2". The guy responds, "well that's just the way they come". He was real
short with me and didn't give a dang whether he sold me anything or not.
There isn't anyway that I really talked to a manager, so I thought he may
read your board, if so reevaluate your staff, you have a great idea for
business. Thanks, Rod......
---------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Eric Anderson", INTERNET:twixter54@hotmail.com
Bob:
I have a matched set of vent windows for a 55-56-57 sedan (the hand crank
ones) which are brand new chrome (Sihilling in Santa Ana) and have clear
new glass installed last month. They will not fit in a Nomad or convertible
(shorter I understand). These are the taller vent windows for sedans and
are available to the first buyer at $75.00 cash.; Contact me at the above
e-mail address or call in the evening at 949-589-4479. Previous buyer never
picked them up Can ship.
Eric Anderson
---------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com, INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com
Greetings, Bob,
I think that the whole Branson vs. Nashville thing is just a lot of
PR--both
communities have something to offer and each are totally different. Branson
is in the Lake of the Ozarks area and has a lot of tourism because of the
numerous theaters, crafts, timeshares, fishing, etc. It has only one
recording studio that I'm aware of, if that one is even open.
Nashville, on the other hand, is "Music City, USA," because of the high
concentration of record labels, publishers, studios, managers, and artists
who make their home here. Nashville has been attracting labels and
publishers
since the 1920s, when the Grand Ole Opry debuted on WSM Radio. It
celebrated
it's 76th Anniversary this past week.
Capitol Records was the first 'major' label to have a presence here, but
now
we have over twenty-five country and Christian labels.
Tomorrow night, Wednesday, November 7, is the Annual CMA Awards. It's a
huge
event with parties surrounding it all week long. Ironically, while
Nashville
has a number of what we call 'listening rooms,' -- small acoustic rooms
that
seat 100 to 150 folks, and are pretty much 'singer/songwriter' "in the
round"
type rooms, Branson has approximately twenty-five large, lavish Vegas type
'showrooms,' featuring the more 'seasoned' old pros from pop, rock, and
country music.
Some have large ensemble casts, with no 'name' headliner, while others
feature major legends, including Andy Williams AND Glen Campbell
(together),
Mel Tillis, Mickey Gilly, The Osmonds, The Platters, Bobby Vinton, (if
"Roses
Are Red" does not bring back high school memories, then you must be under
50!), The Sons of The Pioneers, The Lawrence Welk "Show" (obviously,
'without' the guest of honor, Lawrence), and Jimmie "Honeycomb" Rogers, my
dear friend of forty-three years (note: I met him when I was 14).
Nashville and Branson are two completely different places and each have
their
strong points and attraction. Branson, for Vegas type shows and lush
seasonal
atmosphere, and Nashville, for the country music 'industry' side. It's like
the old saying: 'that's why we have chocolate and vanilla
(Note to Ralph Benson: what concert did we meet at, Ralph. I'll probably
recall it if you give me a clue!)
Regards,
Fred Vail
Nashville, TN
Editor's note. What a shame what happened to Jimmie Roger's voice.
BOB
--------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "chris anderson", INTERNET:cheap56@hotmail.com
i have a 1956 235 6 cyl. had 55.000 miles on it ran when pulled. now
disassembled to store it no cracks; must sell now; make offer. chris
anderson rockford il; e-mail-cheap56@hotmail.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Lynn Dillingham", INTERNET:lynn@wall.NAMS.net
Bob,
The question by Sulamer22 (Sid) about the grilles that can be swapped into
57 Chevies brought back a lot of memories. I think the best looking was a
'57 Corvette grille. I also remember '57's with 57 Buick grilles, '57
DeSoto, '54 Chevy, '53 Chevy and then there was the old standby. If you
didn't want to use what anybody else had you went to the hardware store,
bought decrotrative stamped aluminum and drawer pulls and fabricated your
own grille. Of course there were straight tubular grilles that I think can
still be purchased from J.C. Whitney. My opinion is still the '57 Corvette
grille (with added teeth of course) is the best looking of them all.
Lynn Dillingham
-----------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
Henry McDougall", INTERNET:fast55_@hotmail.com
Has anyone seen the movie "sometimes They Come Back?
Remember the really bad in black 55 210 sedan the 50's punks drove? Can
anyone tell me how to make my 55 throw flames;from the pipes like that one
did?
* Henry
I have found flame throwers as cheap as $75 in hotrodder magazine - they
attache to your exhaust pipes and ignite using spark plugs.
They are pretty cool-
You may want to try doing a search online for flame throwers as well- many
people who are into this end of the hobby have their owns sites with info.
Im sure I will be looking too as my wife wants flame throwers on her 53
pickup- UGH!
good luck
Lenny Schaeffer
D56chevy@aol.com
Malden MA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Evryoungjr@aol.com, INTERNET:Evryoungjr@aol.com
Hi!! Bob
Again to you great list, don't know how you find all the time to do it so
right. If you can help with my question or problem I have a 57 Nomad that
I've been restoring for over 14 years just got it on the road a few days
ago
and I'm having a problem when I go to start it. You turn the key and it
will
crank for as long as you'd want if you let it. If you don't turn the key to
off and try to start again it will just crank again if you turn it off then
it might fire and when you let go may keep running and maybe not. You go
from
off to start until it stays running. I've replaced to Ignition switch but
it
is still doing it and doing it more often. Please help as I don't want to
keep replacing thinks that wont fix the problem. Thanks for all the help
I've
learn so much from your list. Hope to meet you some day, Les Young
----------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Wayne Carrig", INTERNET:wcarrig@worldnet.att.net
Hi Bob,
I received the link to this song by Billie Jo Spears and I'm
passing it on to all those "57 Chevy lovers" on the list. Hope everyone
enjoys it. I am a founding member of Tri-Five of WNY located in Buffalo,
New York and moved to Florida a little over a year ago. I'm enjoying
Florida and being able to drive my 57 year round but sure miss my club
members. I've remained a member and of course e-mail and call to stay in
touch. Keep up the wonderful work on this list Bob. It is just fabulous to
be able to learn, and share, and care about all the great folks who
contribute to this. Keep those Classics rollin.........
Best Regards,
Wayne K. Carrig
Tri-Five of WNY
Clearwater, Florida
wcarrig@att.net
Click here: Billie Jo Spears
------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], INTERNET:gremlingts@aol.com
To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: cdm, INTERNET:cdmhenry@earthlink.net
Regarding El Morocco
Jerry,
There were quite a few El Moroccos made in '56, '57 & '58. Joe
Hrudka
of Mr. Gasket Co. fame bought the company when it folded in the 60s,
primarily for all of the new original Chevrolet parts they removed (and
saved) form the new cars they converted into El Moroccos. Don't know how
many of them survived, but it is well over the 5 quoted in the article.
There is a '56 convertible in Reno I know of and there are 2 '57
hardtops in southern California somewhere. They both were in the Newport
Beach Concours d'Elegance about 14 years ago. Somewhere I have the
pictures I took, but aren't motivated to dig up anything from 14 years
ago right at the moment. That's 3 I've seen (not in the article) and
there surely must be many more.
Joe Hrudka Jr. might know more and if he agrees, I'll give you his
number. Joe Sr. is quite reclusive.
CDM
----------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], INTERNET:sulamer22@aol.com
CC: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: "Thomas Pizzi", INTERNET:rokbiter@hotmail.com
Hi Sid
In response to your nostalgia custom look for a grill to fit your '55. I
have found by another Bob Ford list member that "Stull Industries"
http://209.1.206.107/stull.htm has grills in their "Classic Series" to fit
'55-'57 chevies such as Chrome Tube, Brushed Billet Aluminum or Polished
Billet Aluminum. You can get the part number from their website then go
into
"Summit Racing" http://www.summitracing.com .I've found that Summit has the
cheapest prices on this product. I have the polished billet aluminum grill
on my '56 and a friend of mine liked mine so much he ordered one for his
'55. The instuctions are a little vague. You will need to drill a few holes
to mount the new assembly, but it sure looks nice on the classics.
Good Luck
Tom Pizzi
rokbiter@hotmail.com
You wrote
from:
sulamer22@aol.com (Sid)
this is a question for all the "old heads" out there:
I'm looking for the nostalgia custom look, any suggestions for swapping in
another grill into a 55 Chevy that won't take a lot of fabrication? As you
can see, I'm a throw back to the 50's & 60's.
Send responses back to: sulamer22@aol.com
Thanks.
-----------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
Ref the El Morocco -
The article in Super Chevy on the El Morocco was a bit off. Here in AZ a
collector has two of the models for 1957 and has several lines on the
third. They are rare but more for collectors than for drivers. A
restored car should easily fetch over $100,000 but the market is limited
since many would rather drive a Bel Air than store the El Morocco.
A more recent Super Chevy article (98) also featured a collector who had
two of them. My guess is since they were an elite car there are more of
them kept around (percentage wise) than we've lost of the "regular"
tri-fives.
Quite frankly I never expected to see an El Morocco and I've had the
chance to see two side by side.
_------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com, INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com
Bob,
Okay, since we are throwing around all these '50s music curveballs, I have
a
rather serious question for Fred Vail or anybody else who cares to share an
opinion.
Back in the mid 1980s, there was a country music disc jockey in the
Washington, D.C. area who carried on for several months about a personal
crusade of his. He could not figure out why famous 1950s country music
star
Webb Pierce had never been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame?
At the time I was simply convinced that this guy was a 100 per cent USDA
nutcake, however since learning much more about Pierce, have come to wonder
the same thing.
I believe he had an early country music television program and frequently
featured new and upcoming country artists on his show. He apparently
influenced such contemporary country artists as Willie Nelson, Waylon
Jennings, Johnny Cash and others too numerous to mention.
I remember a picture of Pierce that I saw once on the inside aspect of the
Eric Clapton album cover Cocaine. He was wearing "Blues Brothers"
sunglasses
and standing on the diving board of a huge below ground swimming pool
shaped
like a guitar!
I suppose there was "inside baseball" within the country music
establishment
in Nashville in the late '50s and early '60s just as there was within rock
and roll circles during the same period. So I was wondering, from this
august collection of '50s trivia aficionados -- does anybody have any
suggestions?
I really love watching some of those old country television shows with the
goofy dancers, twangy guitars and fiddles and all those "pear shaped
tones."
And who can forget Porter Wagoner on Saturday afternoon after the Wide
World
of Sports went off -- with Miz Dolly featured on a little tune during one
of
the middle segments? Oh, I would still like to get close to that woman's
heart!
David Scott Coker
oldcars55@aol.com
--------------------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Grant Morris, INTERNET:gtmorris@seanet.com
When the driver of a vehicle applys the brakes he/she releases pressure
on the braking unit. When first starting a vehicle with air brakes one
must build up air pressure before the vehicle will move, in other words
the brakes are fully applied with no air pressure.
------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Cecil Repshire, INTERNET:cruzin_usa55@yahoo.com
Hi Bob, good job - keep up the good work.
I am looking for a set of clutch head screwdriver's or
bits. I have found a couple but would like to find a
complete set. Can anyone tell me where I might
purchase a set.
Thank's Cecil
1955 two-ten
Editor's note. I got a set a the Car Shop in Orange California
714-771-6432
BOB
------------------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
To Le Roy Evans
A friend put the wagon rear bumper on his 57 2 dr hardtop so don't see
why it wouldn't work for the 4 door. Advise if you'd like a picture
Mark in AZ
m_bach@juno.com
Trivia question -
To prevent the salt from clumping is the sugar added to iodized salt?
__________________________________________________ _____________
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
> I remember KFWB playing music with Al Jarvis and Joe Yoacum as disc
> jockeys.
> KDAY at 1580 am was also great, but as the letters implied, it was not on
> at
> night.
> Sherwin Silver
> 55 convertible
> 56 Nomad
>
Sherwin, you forgot to mention Bill Balance on KFWB! :-) Richard
--------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Todd Campbell, INTERNET:tdsoup@home.com
Why is there sugar in the form of dextrose in the iodized salt we buy
for use at home?
I am guessing it is used as a desiccant to keep the salt from clumping.
I hope it isn't to meet some nutritional labeling
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rebag9@aol.com, INTERNET:Rebag9@aol.com
Bob,
Delco, aka Delco Electronics, Delco Remy,etc. was spun off by GM as part of
Delphi Automotive Systems. AC Rochester, Harrison Thermal Systems are also
part of Delphi Automotive Systems. All of GM's Automotive Components Group
was combined into Delphi and spun off as a means for GM to get lean and
reduce component costs. Delphi is slowly selling off several of the parts
a
lot of people in the restoration hobby use such as starters, alternators,
HEI
electronics, braking systems, lighting, etc. The idea for GM being to
competitively bid all parts and get lower pricing from suppliers. Since
most
of Delphi's operations in the US are UAW plants, they are at a distinct
cost
disadvantage to companies like Hitachi, Siemans, etc. In the future, the
parts you may be buying most likely won't be US made in the 10 - 15 years,
but sourced to Mexico, Singapore, China and other countries where
engineering
and labor costs are less. Its plain economics.
----------------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "McNulty, Bob", INTERNET:BMCNULTY@csuchico.edu
My guess: Glucose binds water more effectively than sodium
chloride. It serves as a humectant essentially absorbing water before the
salt can cake. Other humectants that can be used are calcium
aluminosilicate (if I remember right). The problem with this one is there
is some concern about aluminium and Alzheimers. Baking powders always have
cornstarch as a water absorbing ingredient to keep the acids and bicarb
from
becoming too wet and the powder releasing its CO2 in the package.
----------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary White", INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Bob: Would you post this for me-Thanks
I am looking for a 1957 Chevy with the original 2X4 carb set up with bat
wing air cleaner. It should be the 270HP model-restored-not a convertible.
gwhitrun@mindspring.com
----------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Raeber57@aol.com, INTERNET:Raeber57@aol.com
Bob, I have a trivia question that is possibly too easy for true Beach Boys
fans, but I will offer it anyway. Can you name the musician who played in
the
Beach Boys Band and later hosted his own T.V. variety show, and later yet
he
crossed over to sing contemporary christian music? Nick 55 2dr. sedan
Editor's note. He sure liked a town in Kansas. I went to his theatre in
Branson several years ago.
BOB
---------------------------------------------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "McGinnis, Wayne", INTERNET:wmcginnis@usa.norgren.com
Hey Bob!
Is the sugar used to help the salt flow easier from the spout?
That's what I'd say.
Here's an easy one.
The famous "Mystery Motor" of 1963 used in NASCAR that year.
Prototype 396... or tricked out 409?
Wayne
wmcginnis@usa.norgren.com <mailto:wmcginnis@usa.norgren.com>
-------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "B.Lynch", INTERNET:roybobroy@wesnet.com
Hi Bob (and all the other list members),
I saw on the last Tri-Five list, you mentioned Tim Allen's 55 Nomad.
The "pole" you're referring was actually a steel beam (if I remember
correctly).
The car they dropped the beam on WAS NOT a Nomad but a 55 2-door wagon.
I taped this episode (I'm sure I still have it), did a re-wind, and a
re-play several times to get a better look at "What" actually got crushed.
Thought you'd like to know?
Thanks.
RJ
57 BelAir Hardtop
57 210 Sedan
57 BelAir Hardtop
57 "Windowed" Sedan Delivery
57 150 Handyman Wagon
---------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:shawnll26@aol.com, INTERNET:shawnll26@aol.com
Bob
You can fool some of the people part of the time, but I know better. If
you are educationally
challenged then I got an invitation to the Pope's wedding next week. I
have know you and Mary
Ann since you were both in college
TriFivers, Bob forgot to mention that of the 6 years it took him to finish
college, 3 of those years
were spent in military service so he really spent only 3 years in college.
Finishing college in 3
years is not a task for someone educationally challenged. I hope Bob does
not edit this out.
Joe Best
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------
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/
VOICE 714-637-8877
FAX 714-637-2955
Editor of the 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST and TURBOGLIDE REGISTRY
I plan to live forever. So far so good.
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2001 7:29 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
NOV 7, 2001
THIS LIST IS DESIGNED AS A MEANS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE 1955, 1956,
AND 1957 CHEVROLETS TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER. ALL OPINIONS
ARE WELCOME.
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.
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.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CITY AND STATE WITH YOUR POSTS. IF YOU ARE
POSTING SOMETHING FOR SALE PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE
1. YOUR PHONE NUMBER
2 THE PRICE
3. 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 OR WANT TO BUY.
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.
THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS LIST ARE THE MEMBERS OPINIONS AND NOT
NECESSARILY MINE. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EDIT OUT ANY MATERIAL NOT
APPROPRIATE FOR THIS LIST.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AS THE LAST THING ON YOUR E-MAIL.
BECAUSE OF THE DANGER OF A VIRUS, PLEASE DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS
WITH YOUR E-MAIL. E-MAIL WITH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE READ.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: "kenneth weinstein", INTERNET:kmw57@hotmail.com
chevy 14 inch wheels 58-62(not 1957's, but will fit a 57)-$35 each,
trackbars from my 57 nomad 2/$35(can't ship them), radiator support that
came off my 57--it is cut out for a 6 cylinder radiator,and has a 6
cylinder
radiator with it $100(including the radiator), wheelcovers 1955-67 4/$80,
SEATCOVERS aftermarket patterns, most are plaid vinyl $85/car, 1957 right
rear 1st generation bumper end rechromed $135, left rear taillite housing
excellent used $50
FORSALE OR TRADE
64 elcamino,99% rustfree virginia car, 283, automatic, air,spotlight, all
original except corvette sport wheels trade for 56-8 chevy, or 60
elcamino----no rustever and driveable or sell for $7,900
ken weinstein
buffalo, ny
716-689-6888 nites
-----------------------------------
To: [unknown], INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Wyatt,
Our wagon fuel tanks are $179. Shipping and insurance to your location
would be $10. We only charge actual UPS shipping charges; no hidden
handling or boxing charges. So total would be $189 to your door.
Thank You, Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
-----------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com, INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com
Bob, maybe this isn't the place for venting, but I wanted your readers to
know how rude the guys at Southern Rods & Parts are. Starting with an
to the company about their shorty 55/57 headers, would they fit on a 62
Nova,
as I have decided to put the crate motor I have in it instead of my 55.
Their comment was, " I don't have to guess, they won't work, but we sell
the
ones you need". I called them the next day and the guy who answered, who
was
supposed to be the manager said, " we don't make them for that car", so I
had
told him that someone e-mailed me saying that they did. I heard him ask
around the shop and finally he decided they did have them. Well, the ones
they sent me for my 55 have 2 1/2 collectors and the exhaust flange they
sent
only had a 2" pipe, so I asked if they had 2 1/2 exhaust flanges instead of
the 2". The guy responds, "well that's just the way they come". He was real
short with me and didn't give a dang whether he sold me anything or not.
There isn't anyway that I really talked to a manager, so I thought he may
read your board, if so reevaluate your staff, you have a great idea for
business. Thanks, Rod......
---------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Eric Anderson", INTERNET:twixter54@hotmail.com
Bob:
I have a matched set of vent windows for a 55-56-57 sedan (the hand crank
ones) which are brand new chrome (Sihilling in Santa Ana) and have clear
new glass installed last month. They will not fit in a Nomad or convertible
(shorter I understand). These are the taller vent windows for sedans and
are available to the first buyer at $75.00 cash.; Contact me at the above
e-mail address or call in the evening at 949-589-4479. Previous buyer never
picked them up Can ship.
Eric Anderson
---------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com, INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com
Greetings, Bob,
I think that the whole Branson vs. Nashville thing is just a lot of
PR--both
communities have something to offer and each are totally different. Branson
is in the Lake of the Ozarks area and has a lot of tourism because of the
numerous theaters, crafts, timeshares, fishing, etc. It has only one
recording studio that I'm aware of, if that one is even open.
Nashville, on the other hand, is "Music City, USA," because of the high
concentration of record labels, publishers, studios, managers, and artists
who make their home here. Nashville has been attracting labels and
publishers
since the 1920s, when the Grand Ole Opry debuted on WSM Radio. It
celebrated
it's 76th Anniversary this past week.
Capitol Records was the first 'major' label to have a presence here, but
now
we have over twenty-five country and Christian labels.
Tomorrow night, Wednesday, November 7, is the Annual CMA Awards. It's a
huge
event with parties surrounding it all week long. Ironically, while
Nashville
has a number of what we call 'listening rooms,' -- small acoustic rooms
that
seat 100 to 150 folks, and are pretty much 'singer/songwriter' "in the
round"
type rooms, Branson has approximately twenty-five large, lavish Vegas type
'showrooms,' featuring the more 'seasoned' old pros from pop, rock, and
country music.
Some have large ensemble casts, with no 'name' headliner, while others
feature major legends, including Andy Williams AND Glen Campbell
(together),
Mel Tillis, Mickey Gilly, The Osmonds, The Platters, Bobby Vinton, (if
"Roses
Are Red" does not bring back high school memories, then you must be under
50!), The Sons of The Pioneers, The Lawrence Welk "Show" (obviously,
'without' the guest of honor, Lawrence), and Jimmie "Honeycomb" Rogers, my
dear friend of forty-three years (note: I met him when I was 14).
Nashville and Branson are two completely different places and each have
their
strong points and attraction. Branson, for Vegas type shows and lush
seasonal
atmosphere, and Nashville, for the country music 'industry' side. It's like
the old saying: 'that's why we have chocolate and vanilla
(Note to Ralph Benson: what concert did we meet at, Ralph. I'll probably
recall it if you give me a clue!)
Regards,
Fred Vail
Nashville, TN
Editor's note. What a shame what happened to Jimmie Roger's voice.
BOB
--------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "chris anderson", INTERNET:cheap56@hotmail.com
i have a 1956 235 6 cyl. had 55.000 miles on it ran when pulled. now
disassembled to store it no cracks; must sell now; make offer. chris
anderson rockford il; e-mail-cheap56@hotmail.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Lynn Dillingham", INTERNET:lynn@wall.NAMS.net
Bob,
The question by Sulamer22 (Sid) about the grilles that can be swapped into
57 Chevies brought back a lot of memories. I think the best looking was a
'57 Corvette grille. I also remember '57's with 57 Buick grilles, '57
DeSoto, '54 Chevy, '53 Chevy and then there was the old standby. If you
didn't want to use what anybody else had you went to the hardware store,
bought decrotrative stamped aluminum and drawer pulls and fabricated your
own grille. Of course there were straight tubular grilles that I think can
still be purchased from J.C. Whitney. My opinion is still the '57 Corvette
grille (with added teeth of course) is the best looking of them all.
Lynn Dillingham
-----------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
Henry McDougall", INTERNET:fast55_@hotmail.com
Has anyone seen the movie "sometimes They Come Back?
Remember the really bad in black 55 210 sedan the 50's punks drove? Can
anyone tell me how to make my 55 throw flames;from the pipes like that one
did?
* Henry
I have found flame throwers as cheap as $75 in hotrodder magazine - they
attache to your exhaust pipes and ignite using spark plugs.
They are pretty cool-
You may want to try doing a search online for flame throwers as well- many
people who are into this end of the hobby have their owns sites with info.
Im sure I will be looking too as my wife wants flame throwers on her 53
pickup- UGH!
good luck
Lenny Schaeffer
D56chevy@aol.com
Malden MA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Evryoungjr@aol.com, INTERNET:Evryoungjr@aol.com
Hi!! Bob
Again to you great list, don't know how you find all the time to do it so
right. If you can help with my question or problem I have a 57 Nomad that
I've been restoring for over 14 years just got it on the road a few days
ago
and I'm having a problem when I go to start it. You turn the key and it
will
crank for as long as you'd want if you let it. If you don't turn the key to
off and try to start again it will just crank again if you turn it off then
it might fire and when you let go may keep running and maybe not. You go
from
off to start until it stays running. I've replaced to Ignition switch but
it
is still doing it and doing it more often. Please help as I don't want to
keep replacing thinks that wont fix the problem. Thanks for all the help
I've
learn so much from your list. Hope to meet you some day, Les Young
----------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Wayne Carrig", INTERNET:wcarrig@worldnet.att.net
Hi Bob,
I received the link to this song by Billie Jo Spears and I'm
passing it on to all those "57 Chevy lovers" on the list. Hope everyone
enjoys it. I am a founding member of Tri-Five of WNY located in Buffalo,
New York and moved to Florida a little over a year ago. I'm enjoying
Florida and being able to drive my 57 year round but sure miss my club
members. I've remained a member and of course e-mail and call to stay in
touch. Keep up the wonderful work on this list Bob. It is just fabulous to
be able to learn, and share, and care about all the great folks who
contribute to this. Keep those Classics rollin.........
Best Regards,
Wayne K. Carrig
Tri-Five of WNY
Clearwater, Florida
wcarrig@att.net
Click here: Billie Jo Spears
------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], INTERNET:gremlingts@aol.com
To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: cdm, INTERNET:cdmhenry@earthlink.net
Regarding El Morocco
Jerry,
There were quite a few El Moroccos made in '56, '57 & '58. Joe
Hrudka
of Mr. Gasket Co. fame bought the company when it folded in the 60s,
primarily for all of the new original Chevrolet parts they removed (and
saved) form the new cars they converted into El Moroccos. Don't know how
many of them survived, but it is well over the 5 quoted in the article.
There is a '56 convertible in Reno I know of and there are 2 '57
hardtops in southern California somewhere. They both were in the Newport
Beach Concours d'Elegance about 14 years ago. Somewhere I have the
pictures I took, but aren't motivated to dig up anything from 14 years
ago right at the moment. That's 3 I've seen (not in the article) and
there surely must be many more.
Joe Hrudka Jr. might know more and if he agrees, I'll give you his
number. Joe Sr. is quite reclusive.
CDM
----------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], INTERNET:sulamer22@aol.com
CC: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: "Thomas Pizzi", INTERNET:rokbiter@hotmail.com
Hi Sid
In response to your nostalgia custom look for a grill to fit your '55. I
have found by another Bob Ford list member that "Stull Industries"
http://209.1.206.107/stull.htm has grills in their "Classic Series" to fit
'55-'57 chevies such as Chrome Tube, Brushed Billet Aluminum or Polished
Billet Aluminum. You can get the part number from their website then go
into
"Summit Racing" http://www.summitracing.com .I've found that Summit has the
cheapest prices on this product. I have the polished billet aluminum grill
on my '56 and a friend of mine liked mine so much he ordered one for his
'55. The instuctions are a little vague. You will need to drill a few holes
to mount the new assembly, but it sure looks nice on the classics.
Good Luck
Tom Pizzi
rokbiter@hotmail.com
You wrote
from:
sulamer22@aol.com (Sid)
this is a question for all the "old heads" out there:
I'm looking for the nostalgia custom look, any suggestions for swapping in
another grill into a 55 Chevy that won't take a lot of fabrication? As you
can see, I'm a throw back to the 50's & 60's.
Send responses back to: sulamer22@aol.com
Thanks.
-----------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
Ref the El Morocco -
The article in Super Chevy on the El Morocco was a bit off. Here in AZ a
collector has two of the models for 1957 and has several lines on the
third. They are rare but more for collectors than for drivers. A
restored car should easily fetch over $100,000 but the market is limited
since many would rather drive a Bel Air than store the El Morocco.
A more recent Super Chevy article (98) also featured a collector who had
two of them. My guess is since they were an elite car there are more of
them kept around (percentage wise) than we've lost of the "regular"
tri-fives.
Quite frankly I never expected to see an El Morocco and I've had the
chance to see two side by side.
_------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com, INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com
Bob,
Okay, since we are throwing around all these '50s music curveballs, I have
a
rather serious question for Fred Vail or anybody else who cares to share an
opinion.
Back in the mid 1980s, there was a country music disc jockey in the
Washington, D.C. area who carried on for several months about a personal
crusade of his. He could not figure out why famous 1950s country music
star
Webb Pierce had never been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame?
At the time I was simply convinced that this guy was a 100 per cent USDA
nutcake, however since learning much more about Pierce, have come to wonder
the same thing.
I believe he had an early country music television program and frequently
featured new and upcoming country artists on his show. He apparently
influenced such contemporary country artists as Willie Nelson, Waylon
Jennings, Johnny Cash and others too numerous to mention.
I remember a picture of Pierce that I saw once on the inside aspect of the
Eric Clapton album cover Cocaine. He was wearing "Blues Brothers"
sunglasses
and standing on the diving board of a huge below ground swimming pool
shaped
like a guitar!
I suppose there was "inside baseball" within the country music
establishment
in Nashville in the late '50s and early '60s just as there was within rock
and roll circles during the same period. So I was wondering, from this
august collection of '50s trivia aficionados -- does anybody have any
suggestions?
I really love watching some of those old country television shows with the
goofy dancers, twangy guitars and fiddles and all those "pear shaped
tones."
And who can forget Porter Wagoner on Saturday afternoon after the Wide
World
of Sports went off -- with Miz Dolly featured on a little tune during one
of
the middle segments? Oh, I would still like to get close to that woman's
heart!
David Scott Coker
oldcars55@aol.com
--------------------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Grant Morris, INTERNET:gtmorris@seanet.com
When the driver of a vehicle applys the brakes he/she releases pressure
on the braking unit. When first starting a vehicle with air brakes one
must build up air pressure before the vehicle will move, in other words
the brakes are fully applied with no air pressure.
------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Cecil Repshire, INTERNET:cruzin_usa55@yahoo.com
Hi Bob, good job - keep up the good work.
I am looking for a set of clutch head screwdriver's or
bits. I have found a couple but would like to find a
complete set. Can anyone tell me where I might
purchase a set.
Thank's Cecil
1955 two-ten
Editor's note. I got a set a the Car Shop in Orange California
714-771-6432
BOB
------------------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
To Le Roy Evans
A friend put the wagon rear bumper on his 57 2 dr hardtop so don't see
why it wouldn't work for the 4 door. Advise if you'd like a picture
Mark in AZ
m_bach@juno.com
Trivia question -
To prevent the salt from clumping is the sugar added to iodized salt?
__________________________________________________ _____________
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
> I remember KFWB playing music with Al Jarvis and Joe Yoacum as disc
> jockeys.
> KDAY at 1580 am was also great, but as the letters implied, it was not on
> at
> night.
> Sherwin Silver
> 55 convertible
> 56 Nomad
>
Sherwin, you forgot to mention Bill Balance on KFWB! :-) Richard
--------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Todd Campbell, INTERNET:tdsoup@home.com
Why is there sugar in the form of dextrose in the iodized salt we buy
for use at home?
I am guessing it is used as a desiccant to keep the salt from clumping.
I hope it isn't to meet some nutritional labeling
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rebag9@aol.com, INTERNET:Rebag9@aol.com
Bob,
Delco, aka Delco Electronics, Delco Remy,etc. was spun off by GM as part of
Delphi Automotive Systems. AC Rochester, Harrison Thermal Systems are also
part of Delphi Automotive Systems. All of GM's Automotive Components Group
was combined into Delphi and spun off as a means for GM to get lean and
reduce component costs. Delphi is slowly selling off several of the parts
a
lot of people in the restoration hobby use such as starters, alternators,
HEI
electronics, braking systems, lighting, etc. The idea for GM being to
competitively bid all parts and get lower pricing from suppliers. Since
most
of Delphi's operations in the US are UAW plants, they are at a distinct
cost
disadvantage to companies like Hitachi, Siemans, etc. In the future, the
parts you may be buying most likely won't be US made in the 10 - 15 years,
but sourced to Mexico, Singapore, China and other countries where
engineering
and labor costs are less. Its plain economics.
----------------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "McNulty, Bob", INTERNET:BMCNULTY@csuchico.edu
My guess: Glucose binds water more effectively than sodium
chloride. It serves as a humectant essentially absorbing water before the
salt can cake. Other humectants that can be used are calcium
aluminosilicate (if I remember right). The problem with this one is there
is some concern about aluminium and Alzheimers. Baking powders always have
cornstarch as a water absorbing ingredient to keep the acids and bicarb
from
becoming too wet and the powder releasing its CO2 in the package.
----------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary White", INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Bob: Would you post this for me-Thanks
I am looking for a 1957 Chevy with the original 2X4 carb set up with bat
wing air cleaner. It should be the 270HP model-restored-not a convertible.
gwhitrun@mindspring.com
----------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Raeber57@aol.com, INTERNET:Raeber57@aol.com
Bob, I have a trivia question that is possibly too easy for true Beach Boys
fans, but I will offer it anyway. Can you name the musician who played in
the
Beach Boys Band and later hosted his own T.V. variety show, and later yet
he
crossed over to sing contemporary christian music? Nick 55 2dr. sedan
Editor's note. He sure liked a town in Kansas. I went to his theatre in
Branson several years ago.
BOB
---------------------------------------------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "McGinnis, Wayne", INTERNET:wmcginnis@usa.norgren.com
Hey Bob!
Is the sugar used to help the salt flow easier from the spout?
That's what I'd say.
Here's an easy one.
The famous "Mystery Motor" of 1963 used in NASCAR that year.
Prototype 396... or tricked out 409?
Wayne
wmcginnis@usa.norgren.com <mailto:wmcginnis@usa.norgren.com>
-------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "B.Lynch", INTERNET:roybobroy@wesnet.com
Hi Bob (and all the other list members),
I saw on the last Tri-Five list, you mentioned Tim Allen's 55 Nomad.
The "pole" you're referring was actually a steel beam (if I remember
correctly).
The car they dropped the beam on WAS NOT a Nomad but a 55 2-door wagon.
I taped this episode (I'm sure I still have it), did a re-wind, and a
re-play several times to get a better look at "What" actually got crushed.
Thought you'd like to know?
Thanks.
RJ
57 BelAir Hardtop
57 210 Sedan
57 BelAir Hardtop
57 "Windowed" Sedan Delivery
57 150 Handyman Wagon
---------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:shawnll26@aol.com, INTERNET:shawnll26@aol.com
Bob
You can fool some of the people part of the time, but I know better. If
you are educationally
challenged then I got an invitation to the Pope's wedding next week. I
have know you and Mary
Ann since you were both in college
TriFivers, Bob forgot to mention that of the 6 years it took him to finish
college, 3 of those years
were spent in military service so he really spent only 3 years in college.
Finishing college in 3
years is not a task for someone educationally challenged. I hope Bob does
not edit this out.
Joe Best
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------
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/
VOICE 714-637-8877
FAX 714-637-2955
Editor of the 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST and TURBOGLIDE REGISTRY
I plan to live forever. So far so good.