Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:27:33 -0500
From: BOB FORD <BOB_FORD@compuserve.com>
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
FEB 22, 2004
IF THIS E-MAIL HAS AN ATTACHMENT, IMMEDIATELY DELETE THIS E-MAIL.
THIS LIST IS DESIGNED AS A MEANS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE 1955, 1956,
AND 1957 CHEVROLETS TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER AND HAVE A
LITTLE FUN IN THE PROCESS. 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.
IF YOU BUY SOMETHING FROM A LIST MEMBER, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT I HAVE
NO WAY OF KNOWING THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT OR THE HONESTY OF THE
SELLER. BUYER BEWARE.
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: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Sandra Scott", INTERNET:sandyscott@peoplepc.com
Hi Bob, Great list, as usual.
About the teaser: Can't get married - he is the one that is dead.
Carl & Sandy
-------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com, INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com
Bob,
Yesterday I listed a rather nice 1957 Bel Air four-door sedan on eBay. It
is item number 2461848084. Hope you can send this along to other list
members who might be interested in a great, starter '57 which, while it
needs a bit of work, could eventually be a show stopper.
Also, cudos for sending along the info regarding the other Tri-Five parts I
still have listed from last week. It has generated additional interest
among list participants.
Again, thanks so much for all you do for all of us.
David Scott Coker
----------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "George A Diegan", INTERNET:gadiegan@advntr.com
Hi Bob I need inside top of windshield trim driver side of mirror for 56
Chevy convertible.
Thanks George at gadiegan@advntr.com
---------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Paulie Cananoli", INTERNET:coolnotes@hotmail.com
Hi Bob!
Hay, does anybody know how to contact Moog Engineering for spring
questions???
Thanx, Paul
_________
To: [unknown]
From: Jim Barnett
Mr. Ford
I am a high school senior and I need help with a class project. My
question is "In what city were the first Corvettes built?"
Thanks for your help
Jim Barnett
----------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: Robertson Bobby L Civ 301 FW/CCX,
INTERNET:Bobby.Robertson@carswell.af.mil
Bob - In response to your "mind bender" - Probably not, since he's DEAD,
nice try - Bob Robertson, Ft. Worth TX
------------------------
To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:kabordtcom@aol.com, INTERNET:kabordtcom@aol.com
Greetings Chevy Fan!
We are a licensee of GM and produce the Official Chevrolet Bean Bag Bear.
The bears are used by dealerships, clubs, shops, and parts houses as
promotional
give-aways, fund-raisers, prizes, etc. Bears are packed 48 per case (8
each of 6 colors-red, white, blue, orange, green and gray). They measure
8"+ in height, and are of extremely high quality with facial features,
embroidery, a tail and a hang tag with great Chevy nostalgia-including the
origin of the bowtie logo.
We are currently offering special pricing through April 1, 2004 as follows:
2 cases $2.50 per bear
5 cases $2.25 per bear
12 cases $2.10 per bear
Prices do not include shipping from Corona, California.
Please check out our web site for other information and pictures at:
If you have any questions or want to order bears, please call our toll free
phone number---> 888-615-9284.
Thank you for reading this.
-------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Don Szerencits", INTERNET:chvywagon55@rcn.com
Hay Bob, I hope your not contemplating marrying your widows sister. That
would probably turn out to be a VERY CHILLING EXPERIENCE....Grt the drift?
Don szerencits
-----------------------------
Editor's note. Don, you got that right. When my wife is a widow, I will be
in liquid nitrogen. Chilling indeed.
What do you think she might say if they thaw me out someday and ring he
door bell? <G>
BOB
-----------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Joseph Rock", INTERNET:underrail@msn.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Do you think it is legal for a man to marry his widow's sister in
California?"
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
The answer is NO (if its his widow, he is DEAD). But some other "legal"
issues might come up regarding why this woman is a widow ?
My wife promises not to sell our baby, 59 Vette with C4
suspension/drivetrain, if I die first ! I told her I would haunt her if
she did !
Did you hear the one where the wife asks the husband if he would remarry if
she died first. She asks about the new wife using various things (wife is
right handed)including her golf clubs and he says no because she is left
handed !!!!
Joseph M Rock
Editor's note. I read in the paper a few weeks ago about a man in Texas
wanting to be buried in his low serial number 53 Vette. He was having a
hard time finding a cemetery that would take him. They were afraid someone
would dig him up and steal the Vette. He finally found a cemetery that
would take him but he had to agree to put tons of cement around the Vette.
BOB
--------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Chuck Elliott", INTERNET:chuckelliott@cox.net
Bob
On the last newsletter I saw this:
Two other radio repair places: 1) Charles Siegfried's Radio Repair
707-823-7927 Sebastopol, ca. www.nadjaart.com/charles/
2) Vintage Radio Restorations http://nostalgiasounds.com/index.html ,
Newberg, Oregon 503-538-2392
Please let me know if you have any work done by any of these.
Kim
I just wanted to say that I had my wonder bar restored by Charles Siegfried
and am completely happy with the results. He does good work and was a
pleasure to work with.
Chuck Elliott
57 Nomad for sale too. email for photos. chuckelliott@cox.net.
-------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:t.drosz@att.net, INTERNET:t.drosz@att.net
Bob, I work with a company in High Springs, FL named Coach Builders that
does convertible conversions. If you think this is the one you are looking
for, reply. Or call me at 352 637 2691.
Editor's note. Please give me more details on what you do. I am sure there
is a lot of interest on the list about convertible conversions.
BOB
-----------------------------------
To: BOB_FORD
From: Joyce Banes, INTERNET:joice345@cs.com
Bob
I see ads for date coded glass on our cars. Can someone explain what that
means.
Joyce
------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Gleasonpk@aol.com, INTERNET:Gleasonpk@aol.com
I can't speak to the legality of it, but it certainly would be a good
trick.
Paul Gleason
Editor's note. I hope to be the first person to do that trick. As
MacArthur said, "I shall return"
BOB
--------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:YakimaMagic@aol.com, INTERNET:YakimaMagic@aol.com
In a message dated 2/15/04 6:05:27 PM, BOB_FORD@compuserve.com writes:
> With marriage very much in the news now, (every Sunday new program today
> was talking about it), here is a little brain teaser that you might
enjoy.
> Do you think it is legal for a man to marry his widow's sister in
> California?
>
I think it would be difficult, if not bigamy. Jan Mowrey
---------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET
Pete57@aol.com, INTERNETPete57@aol.com
Bob, of course a man can't marry his widow's sister if he is dead!
I have some parts to list, thanks for your list..... I have a cargo floor
and solid
spare tire well out of a '55 station wagon $100.00, also a quarter panel
and
inside wheel well from the same 4-door wagon $25.00, two '55 V-8 engines,
both for
$100.00, a 283 and powerglide from a '57,$350.00. All of these are cash and
carry... Don 408 370 0644,DPete57@aol.com, call anytime
-----------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "mr55chev \(cable\)", INTERNET:mr55chev@comcast.net
I would imagine it would be difficult for a man to marry his widows sister,
in California or anywhere - if a man had a widow, I doubt he would be
alive....
Sandy Pierce
-----
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I need to have a three speed overdrive transmission transported from
Aurora, Illinois (45 miles west of Chicago) to southeastern Pennsylvania.
Is anyone from out that way coming to this area, or anywhere somewhat near
this area? Anyone from out there attending Spring Carlisle? I would drive
a few hours to pick up this transmission, but I can't do the 24 hour round
trip to the Chicago area. As long as the transmission gets to within an
area from like Pittsburgh to Delaware to eastern Maryland to NJ, etc, I
could come take it from there.
Wyatt Smolick
WSSmolick@aol.com
Coopersburg, PA
-------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
FOR SALE: '55/'56 6cyl optional oil bath air cleaner $25; '55 235 stick
camshaft w/ gear $20. Shipping is additional
Wyatt S. Smolick
WSSmolick@aol.com
Coopersburg, PA
------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Lenny Schaeffer", INTERNET:d56chevy@comcast.net
Hey Bob
One for the list...
Love to find out from everyone....
DID YOU BUILD IT OR BUY IT???
well-
I built it......
Lenny Schaeffer
Burlington MA
781-365-1322
D56chevy@comcast.net
MY WEBSITE:
MY CLUB WEBSITE:
Watch for our 2004 CRUZ IN JULY 31 in Billerica MA
----------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com, INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com
Dear Bob,
Well, you almost got me on this one - but no cigar!
If a man has a widow, then he must be deceased - so he can't legally marry
anyone (in CA or elsewhere).
Roy
----------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "F Leonard", INTERNET:fleonard@stny.rr.com
Is it legal for a man to marry his widow's sister in Calif.
At present no, as neither Calif. nor Mass. have passed legislation, that I
know of, allowing men to be widow's. There's always hope, right rosie,
helen, ellen?
Frank in Elmira
------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Albert Sirk, INTERNET:asirk@telus.net
To: "Bill Kautz", AKA "Wild Bill" and all Chevy List readers:
Just for everyone's information, the '57 fuelie 4-door hardtop, with
Turboglide, was an Oakland built car. Bought (and ordered with options)
originally by a gentleman and wife from Oakland, California. This car was
sold and bought a few times before it ended up in the Vancouver BC area in
the '80's. It has now been sold again and is in North Carolina I
believe. It was featured in the Nov 2001 Classic Chevy World magazine.
Al Sirk
57 2 Dr-HT
P.S. Thanks again Bob for all your never ending work and dedication to
this list and our hobby.
-------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Ilovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Ilovemy56@aol.com
Bob, do you or anyone on the list know of any vendor who sells COLORED
cardboard kick panels & package trays for a 56 2 dr. hdtp.??????? Most
vendors
used to always sell them, as did Classic Chevy. NOW, it seems they ALL
only sell
BLACK!. I want to buy them to match a Harbor blue/Nassau Blue car. I DO
NOT
want to paint black ones blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any help appreciated!
Thanks much! Richard
-----------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Ilovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Ilovemy56@aol.com
> Do you think it is legal for a man to marry his widow's sister in
> California?
> BOB
>
Bob, I think the answer has to be NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How can a
dead man get married ??????????? Richard
Editor's note. Well almost. I know a 75 year old man that married a 25
year old women. That is about as close as you can come to doing it.
BOB
--------------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Tom Ordway, INTERNET:mrfi57@yahoo.com
To answer the question about the heads with "X58", the
late 57 castings started coming with an "X" in May of
'57 and I saw X58 on an August 554 2 barrel casting
and also on an August 997 casting.It appears that the
foundry was preparing for the change-over to '58.
The factory fuel injected Bel Air station wagon I
had was assembled in the USA, Saint Louis as I recall.
The Canadian body tags are very different from USA. If
the dealer was to install an injection, I doubt they
would have changed the fuel line and throttle arm and
ad the electrovac. The front fenders would have had to
be removed to install the FI flags and script.
Tom Ordway, Granada Hills, CA
-------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:tsfranks@earthlink.net, INTERNET:tsfranks@earthlink.net
In reply to your brain teaser, I don't think that a dead man could get
anyone (not even the wackos in S.F.)to perform a ceremony for him in CA,
legal or not. Now, Chicago may be another story...
Rather entertaining, personal story regarding the dead and Chicago: My wife
inherited her grandfather's car (a ten year old 83 Pontiac Bonneville (dog)
with less than 50K miles on it). She brought it from Chicago out to
California and tried to register it. She had the documentation from the
estate which gave her the car as well as her grandfather's death
certificate. However, the DMV would not allow the transfer of the title
since the title was not signed over to her by her grandfather. The
explanation that the man was DEAD, and by the way, here is his death
certificate, was of no relevance to those of infinite wisdom at the DMV.
The family solution? Well, the old guy was a Chicagoan. There's no reason
he shouldn't be still signing documents...
Editor's note.
I know of a case somewhat like that. This was for almost a million dollars
worth of stock. The stock transfer agent required the signature of John
Doe who had died. If these stocks had went through probate, it would have
taken years and cost a lot of money. The simple solution, John Doe's son
Bill Doe went to court and in a short time had changed his name to John
Doe. Now he could legally sign all required documents John Doe which he did
and got the stocks and sold them. These were Internet company stocks in
the late 90s and the new John Doe was very lucky as the company stocks
became worthless in a few months.
BOB
-------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
Hard to marry someone if you're dead Bob.
-----------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Chevy156@aol.com, INTERNET:Chevy156@aol.com
In a message dated 2/15/2004 8:55:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,
BOB_FORD@compuserve.com writes:
Here is a little brain teaser that you might enjoy.
Do you think it is legal for a man to marry his widow's sister in
California?
Absolutely ;o)
Talk To You Soon ..... James
--------------------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "McNulty, Bob", INTERNET:BMcNulty@csuchico.edu
I have a 55 2nd series truck as well as a 56 suburban (oh yeah and a 56
4 door). Over the years I have collected a lot of parts in lieu of time
to actually get down to working on them
All of the gage clusters I have and have seen for sale for these trucks
have all had a black back ground. MY 55 truck has a red background. I
figured someone had painted it most likely until I saw another for sale
on ebay. I put the question to the "ole-chevy truck list" and most
everyone figured they were probably custom painted. I saw yet another
red faced gage set on ebay and purchased it as well as finding out from
the truck list that another member had a red faced gage.
All in all I know of 4 such red faced gages. The two I now own are
identical in color, a slightly orangey shade of red with no apparent
signs of overspray and appear to be original. It seams to me if they
were custom painted way back when there would be a few of other colors
as well popping up here and there. I know some speedo shops do special
requests and all, but why hasn't someone seen a blue or green
background? In my quest I have talked to a number of folks that either
collect or collected gage clusters for repair and resale and all of them
have never seen anything other than a black background with the
exceptions of those above.
I always enjoy the historical anecdotes and information this list
provides and was wondering if anyone out there has either come across a
truck gage cluster of a different color than either black or red and/or
does anyone know if Chevy actually made a red faced gage cluster for
trucks?
Thanks for your help
Bob in NorCal
------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD"
From: , INTERNET:Victor_ Taylor22@softneet.net
Bob
I need a lot of parts for my restoration project. Would someone please
tell me what is the best search
engine to use for the INTERNET to find these parts.
-----------------------------
From: Editor
I have 3 more certificates for a free companion ticket on United Airlines.
All you have to do is apply for a credit card from them. If you missed out
last time and you would still like to take someone on a free trip to
anywhere United fly, please send me your address.
I urge everyone on this list go to WWW.NUPD.COM. The states have 35
billion dollars they want to get to the proper owner. Some of that money
may be yours or people you know. Run your name and their names through
this WEBSITE and see if you have some money owed you. Let me know if you
find some of your money the state wants to give you.
Can someone recommend a good brand of headphones that I can connect to my
laptop computer so I can hear the sound of DVDs I am playing. I want
headphones so I can use the laptop on a plane and not disturb anyone.
If you want to buy a product there is a new WEBSITE you should probably
try. It is
HTTP://FROOGLE.GOOGLE.COM. It will search the Internet for companies that
have the product for sale. If you try it, let me know what you think of
it.
According to AOL, they filter out 85 percent of spam e-mail. They claim
that if they did not filter out the spam, each of their accounts would
receive 1000 e-mail per day. Has anyone tried spam blockers. If yes, how
did they work.
BOB
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18091 MARK CIRCLE
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Editor of the 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST and TURBOGLIDE REGISTRY
I plan to live forever, so far so good
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:27:33 -0500
From: BOB FORD <BOB_FORD@compuserve.com>
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
FEB 22, 2004
IF THIS E-MAIL HAS AN ATTACHMENT, IMMEDIATELY DELETE THIS E-MAIL.
THIS LIST IS DESIGNED AS A MEANS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE 1955, 1956,
AND 1957 CHEVROLETS TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER AND HAVE A
LITTLE FUN IN THE PROCESS. 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.
IF YOU BUY SOMETHING FROM A LIST MEMBER, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT I HAVE
NO WAY OF KNOWING THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT OR THE HONESTY OF THE
SELLER. BUYER BEWARE.
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: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Sandra Scott", INTERNET:sandyscott@peoplepc.com
Hi Bob, Great list, as usual.
About the teaser: Can't get married - he is the one that is dead.
Carl & Sandy
-------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com, INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com
Bob,
Yesterday I listed a rather nice 1957 Bel Air four-door sedan on eBay. It
is item number 2461848084. Hope you can send this along to other list
members who might be interested in a great, starter '57 which, while it
needs a bit of work, could eventually be a show stopper.
Also, cudos for sending along the info regarding the other Tri-Five parts I
still have listed from last week. It has generated additional interest
among list participants.
Again, thanks so much for all you do for all of us.
David Scott Coker
----------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "George A Diegan", INTERNET:gadiegan@advntr.com
Hi Bob I need inside top of windshield trim driver side of mirror for 56
Chevy convertible.
Thanks George at gadiegan@advntr.com
---------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Paulie Cananoli", INTERNET:coolnotes@hotmail.com
Hi Bob!
Hay, does anybody know how to contact Moog Engineering for spring
questions???
Thanx, Paul
_________
To: [unknown]
From: Jim Barnett
Mr. Ford
I am a high school senior and I need help with a class project. My
question is "In what city were the first Corvettes built?"
Thanks for your help
Jim Barnett
----------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: Robertson Bobby L Civ 301 FW/CCX,
INTERNET:Bobby.Robertson@carswell.af.mil
Bob - In response to your "mind bender" - Probably not, since he's DEAD,
nice try - Bob Robertson, Ft. Worth TX
------------------------
To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:kabordtcom@aol.com, INTERNET:kabordtcom@aol.com
Greetings Chevy Fan!
We are a licensee of GM and produce the Official Chevrolet Bean Bag Bear.
The bears are used by dealerships, clubs, shops, and parts houses as
promotional
give-aways, fund-raisers, prizes, etc. Bears are packed 48 per case (8
each of 6 colors-red, white, blue, orange, green and gray). They measure
8"+ in height, and are of extremely high quality with facial features,
embroidery, a tail and a hang tag with great Chevy nostalgia-including the
origin of the bowtie logo.
We are currently offering special pricing through April 1, 2004 as follows:
2 cases $2.50 per bear
5 cases $2.25 per bear
12 cases $2.10 per bear
Prices do not include shipping from Corona, California.
Please check out our web site for other information and pictures at:
If you have any questions or want to order bears, please call our toll free
phone number---> 888-615-9284.
Thank you for reading this.
-------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Don Szerencits", INTERNET:chvywagon55@rcn.com
Hay Bob, I hope your not contemplating marrying your widows sister. That
would probably turn out to be a VERY CHILLING EXPERIENCE....Grt the drift?
Don szerencits
-----------------------------
Editor's note. Don, you got that right. When my wife is a widow, I will be
in liquid nitrogen. Chilling indeed.
What do you think she might say if they thaw me out someday and ring he
door bell? <G>
BOB
-----------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Joseph Rock", INTERNET:underrail@msn.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Do you think it is legal for a man to marry his widow's sister in
California?"
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
The answer is NO (if its his widow, he is DEAD). But some other "legal"
issues might come up regarding why this woman is a widow ?
My wife promises not to sell our baby, 59 Vette with C4
suspension/drivetrain, if I die first ! I told her I would haunt her if
she did !
Did you hear the one where the wife asks the husband if he would remarry if
she died first. She asks about the new wife using various things (wife is
right handed)including her golf clubs and he says no because she is left
handed !!!!
Joseph M Rock
Editor's note. I read in the paper a few weeks ago about a man in Texas
wanting to be buried in his low serial number 53 Vette. He was having a
hard time finding a cemetery that would take him. They were afraid someone
would dig him up and steal the Vette. He finally found a cemetery that
would take him but he had to agree to put tons of cement around the Vette.
BOB
--------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Chuck Elliott", INTERNET:chuckelliott@cox.net
Bob
On the last newsletter I saw this:
Two other radio repair places: 1) Charles Siegfried's Radio Repair
707-823-7927 Sebastopol, ca. www.nadjaart.com/charles/
2) Vintage Radio Restorations http://nostalgiasounds.com/index.html ,
Newberg, Oregon 503-538-2392
Please let me know if you have any work done by any of these.
Kim
I just wanted to say that I had my wonder bar restored by Charles Siegfried
and am completely happy with the results. He does good work and was a
pleasure to work with.
Chuck Elliott
57 Nomad for sale too. email for photos. chuckelliott@cox.net.
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:t.drosz@att.net, INTERNET:t.drosz@att.net
Bob, I work with a company in High Springs, FL named Coach Builders that
does convertible conversions. If you think this is the one you are looking
for, reply. Or call me at 352 637 2691.
Editor's note. Please give me more details on what you do. I am sure there
is a lot of interest on the list about convertible conversions.
BOB
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To: BOB_FORD
From: Joyce Banes, INTERNET:joice345@cs.com
Bob
I see ads for date coded glass on our cars. Can someone explain what that
means.
Joyce
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Gleasonpk@aol.com, INTERNET:Gleasonpk@aol.com
I can't speak to the legality of it, but it certainly would be a good
trick.
Paul Gleason
Editor's note. I hope to be the first person to do that trick. As
MacArthur said, "I shall return"
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:YakimaMagic@aol.com, INTERNET:YakimaMagic@aol.com
In a message dated 2/15/04 6:05:27 PM, BOB_FORD@compuserve.com writes:
> With marriage very much in the news now, (every Sunday new program today
> was talking about it), here is a little brain teaser that you might
enjoy.
> Do you think it is legal for a man to marry his widow's sister in
> California?
>
I think it would be difficult, if not bigamy. Jan Mowrey
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET
Pete57@aol.com, INTERNETPete57@aol.comBob, of course a man can't marry his widow's sister if he is dead!
I have some parts to list, thanks for your list..... I have a cargo floor
and solid
spare tire well out of a '55 station wagon $100.00, also a quarter panel
and
inside wheel well from the same 4-door wagon $25.00, two '55 V-8 engines,
both for
$100.00, a 283 and powerglide from a '57,$350.00. All of these are cash and
carry... Don 408 370 0644,DPete57@aol.com, call anytime
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "mr55chev \(cable\)", INTERNET:mr55chev@comcast.net
I would imagine it would be difficult for a man to marry his widows sister,
in California or anywhere - if a man had a widow, I doubt he would be
alive....
Sandy Pierce
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I need to have a three speed overdrive transmission transported from
Aurora, Illinois (45 miles west of Chicago) to southeastern Pennsylvania.
Is anyone from out that way coming to this area, or anywhere somewhat near
this area? Anyone from out there attending Spring Carlisle? I would drive
a few hours to pick up this transmission, but I can't do the 24 hour round
trip to the Chicago area. As long as the transmission gets to within an
area from like Pittsburgh to Delaware to eastern Maryland to NJ, etc, I
could come take it from there.
Wyatt Smolick
WSSmolick@aol.com
Coopersburg, PA
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
FOR SALE: '55/'56 6cyl optional oil bath air cleaner $25; '55 235 stick
camshaft w/ gear $20. Shipping is additional
Wyatt S. Smolick
WSSmolick@aol.com
Coopersburg, PA
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Lenny Schaeffer", INTERNET:d56chevy@comcast.net
Hey Bob
One for the list...
Love to find out from everyone....
DID YOU BUILD IT OR BUY IT???
well-
I built it......
Lenny Schaeffer
Burlington MA
781-365-1322
D56chevy@comcast.net
MY WEBSITE:
MY CLUB WEBSITE:
Watch for our 2004 CRUZ IN JULY 31 in Billerica MA
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com, INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com
Dear Bob,
Well, you almost got me on this one - but no cigar!
If a man has a widow, then he must be deceased - so he can't legally marry
anyone (in CA or elsewhere).
Roy
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "F Leonard", INTERNET:fleonard@stny.rr.com
Is it legal for a man to marry his widow's sister in Calif.
At present no, as neither Calif. nor Mass. have passed legislation, that I
know of, allowing men to be widow's. There's always hope, right rosie,
helen, ellen?
Frank in Elmira
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Albert Sirk, INTERNET:asirk@telus.net
To: "Bill Kautz", AKA "Wild Bill" and all Chevy List readers:
Just for everyone's information, the '57 fuelie 4-door hardtop, with
Turboglide, was an Oakland built car. Bought (and ordered with options)
originally by a gentleman and wife from Oakland, California. This car was
sold and bought a few times before it ended up in the Vancouver BC area in
the '80's. It has now been sold again and is in North Carolina I
believe. It was featured in the Nov 2001 Classic Chevy World magazine.
Al Sirk
57 2 Dr-HT
P.S. Thanks again Bob for all your never ending work and dedication to
this list and our hobby.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Ilovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Ilovemy56@aol.com
Bob, do you or anyone on the list know of any vendor who sells COLORED
cardboard kick panels & package trays for a 56 2 dr. hdtp.??????? Most
vendors
used to always sell them, as did Classic Chevy. NOW, it seems they ALL
only sell
BLACK!. I want to buy them to match a Harbor blue/Nassau Blue car. I DO
NOT
want to paint black ones blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any help appreciated!
Thanks much! Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Ilovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Ilovemy56@aol.com
> Do you think it is legal for a man to marry his widow's sister in
> California?
> BOB
>
Bob, I think the answer has to be NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How can a
dead man get married ??????????? Richard
Editor's note. Well almost. I know a 75 year old man that married a 25
year old women. That is about as close as you can come to doing it.
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Tom Ordway, INTERNET:mrfi57@yahoo.com
To answer the question about the heads with "X58", the
late 57 castings started coming with an "X" in May of
'57 and I saw X58 on an August 554 2 barrel casting
and also on an August 997 casting.It appears that the
foundry was preparing for the change-over to '58.
The factory fuel injected Bel Air station wagon I
had was assembled in the USA, Saint Louis as I recall.
The Canadian body tags are very different from USA. If
the dealer was to install an injection, I doubt they
would have changed the fuel line and throttle arm and
ad the electrovac. The front fenders would have had to
be removed to install the FI flags and script.
Tom Ordway, Granada Hills, CA
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:tsfranks@earthlink.net, INTERNET:tsfranks@earthlink.net
In reply to your brain teaser, I don't think that a dead man could get
anyone (not even the wackos in S.F.)to perform a ceremony for him in CA,
legal or not. Now, Chicago may be another story...
Rather entertaining, personal story regarding the dead and Chicago: My wife
inherited her grandfather's car (a ten year old 83 Pontiac Bonneville (dog)
with less than 50K miles on it). She brought it from Chicago out to
California and tried to register it. She had the documentation from the
estate which gave her the car as well as her grandfather's death
certificate. However, the DMV would not allow the transfer of the title
since the title was not signed over to her by her grandfather. The
explanation that the man was DEAD, and by the way, here is his death
certificate, was of no relevance to those of infinite wisdom at the DMV.
The family solution? Well, the old guy was a Chicagoan. There's no reason
he shouldn't be still signing documents...
Editor's note.
I know of a case somewhat like that. This was for almost a million dollars
worth of stock. The stock transfer agent required the signature of John
Doe who had died. If these stocks had went through probate, it would have
taken years and cost a lot of money. The simple solution, John Doe's son
Bill Doe went to court and in a short time had changed his name to John
Doe. Now he could legally sign all required documents John Doe which he did
and got the stocks and sold them. These were Internet company stocks in
the late 90s and the new John Doe was very lucky as the company stocks
became worthless in a few months.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
Hard to marry someone if you're dead Bob.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Chevy156@aol.com, INTERNET:Chevy156@aol.com
In a message dated 2/15/2004 8:55:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,
BOB_FORD@compuserve.com writes:
Here is a little brain teaser that you might enjoy.
Do you think it is legal for a man to marry his widow's sister in
California?
Absolutely ;o)
Talk To You Soon ..... James
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "McNulty, Bob", INTERNET:BMcNulty@csuchico.edu
I have a 55 2nd series truck as well as a 56 suburban (oh yeah and a 56
4 door). Over the years I have collected a lot of parts in lieu of time
to actually get down to working on them
All of the gage clusters I have and have seen for sale for these trucks
have all had a black back ground. MY 55 truck has a red background. I
figured someone had painted it most likely until I saw another for sale
on ebay. I put the question to the "ole-chevy truck list" and most
everyone figured they were probably custom painted. I saw yet another
red faced gage set on ebay and purchased it as well as finding out from
the truck list that another member had a red faced gage.
All in all I know of 4 such red faced gages. The two I now own are
identical in color, a slightly orangey shade of red with no apparent
signs of overspray and appear to be original. It seams to me if they
were custom painted way back when there would be a few of other colors
as well popping up here and there. I know some speedo shops do special
requests and all, but why hasn't someone seen a blue or green
background? In my quest I have talked to a number of folks that either
collect or collected gage clusters for repair and resale and all of them
have never seen anything other than a black background with the
exceptions of those above.
I always enjoy the historical anecdotes and information this list
provides and was wondering if anyone out there has either come across a
truck gage cluster of a different color than either black or red and/or
does anyone know if Chevy actually made a red faced gage cluster for
trucks?
Thanks for your help
Bob in NorCal
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To: "BOB FORD"
From: , INTERNET:Victor_ Taylor22@softneet.net
Bob
I need a lot of parts for my restoration project. Would someone please
tell me what is the best search
engine to use for the INTERNET to find these parts.
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From: Editor
I have 3 more certificates for a free companion ticket on United Airlines.
All you have to do is apply for a credit card from them. If you missed out
last time and you would still like to take someone on a free trip to
anywhere United fly, please send me your address.
I urge everyone on this list go to WWW.NUPD.COM. The states have 35
billion dollars they want to get to the proper owner. Some of that money
may be yours or people you know. Run your name and their names through
this WEBSITE and see if you have some money owed you. Let me know if you
find some of your money the state wants to give you.
Can someone recommend a good brand of headphones that I can connect to my
laptop computer so I can hear the sound of DVDs I am playing. I want
headphones so I can use the laptop on a plane and not disturb anyone.
If you want to buy a product there is a new WEBSITE you should probably
try. It is
HTTP://FROOGLE.GOOGLE.COM. It will search the Internet for companies that
have the product for sale. If you try it, let me know what you think of
it.
According to AOL, they filter out 85 percent of spam e-mail. They claim
that if they did not filter out the spam, each of their accounts would
receive 1000 e-mail per day. Has anyone tried spam blockers. If yes, how
did they work.
BOB
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