TriChrome
03-06-2018, 11:30 PM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2000 6:43 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: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "David Hecker", INTERNET:dhecker@presenter.com
I'm looking for the (four lever type) deluxe heater controls for a 57 Chevy
in presentable condition for a reasonable price. I don't need or want to
pay for re-chromed showpieces. If you have one of these that you would
like
to sell reasonably please email me. at dhecker@presenter.com
Thanks,
Dave
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Low55chev@aol.com, INTERNET:Low55chev@aol.com
Looking for replacement trunk hinges for my 55 2 dr Sedan, especially
driver
side. Holes in them are worn oval & bind when raised all the way up Then it
takes a little effort to close it. Anyone have any out there, please e-mail
me. Thanks
Steve
Upland, Ca
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Jack E. Mooney", INTERNET:mcspeedo@nfdc.net
I have a 57 2 door hardtop. all original, restored in 1990. Has 2500 miles
since restoration. I drive it very little and after each run the Powerglide
(completely rebuilt 1990) leaks oil on the shop floor. I refill...usually a
quart or two and things seam fine. Are the seals just dry...or does the
trans need rebuilt. It seams to operate great....unless it is low on oil.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I have a question concerning the original rear end gear ratios and
housings.
Presently, I have 3.73 gears in the stock axle. The car is originally a 6
cylinder with a 3 speed manual trans. I am switching over to a stock
original 3 speed overdrive, and therefore I would need a 4.11 rear end.
Can
I install 4.11 gears in a 3.73 housing or will I need a housing for a 4.11?
Wyatt Smolick
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Bob Killer", INTERNET:phunckman@hotmail.com
hi...quick question, i know you must get a lot of these...
i'm a teenager, and for obvious reasons don't have that much money. i have
around 10K but i'm not going to drop it all right off the bat. say i have
like 6K to use right now. i don't know much about cars, but i love the look
of the 56, 57 chevy pickup. in a local used car magazine, i saw a 57 pickup
with all new parts for restoration included. i think it probably runs right
now, but it doesn't say for certain. half the reason i want to buy this car
is for the fun of fixing it up. do you think $6000 is a decent price for a
running 57 chevy pickup with all new parts for restoration included? what
about the other one in the magazine, a 56 chevy pickup that they say "runs
and drives" for $4000? either one a good deal? thanks, sorry i took so long
to say what i was trying to say. if it matters, the 57 pickup was kept down
south...i know people say that makes them last longer.
I am located in Western Massachusetts. The reason this one appealed to me
is
because it was $6000, semi-in my price range. I'm a teen so I don't have
much to work with. Maybe a 57 Chevy just ain't for me yet, but I really
don't want that to be true.
Thanks for your help,
Eliot
amherst, MA
Editor's note. Eliot, contact your local Chevy club. I know they will be
able to help you.
If any list members are in the area of Amherst, Ma please contact Eliot.
Lets help out young
people interested in TriFives.
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Jim/Carolyn Wheeler", INTERNET:56chevrolet@email.msn.com
This is regarding Mounting Brackets for Courtesy Lights. We discovered
recently that we needed a pair for our '56 Chevy convertible.
After searching all over the country by phone and e-mail, I discovered that
Duane's Classic Chevys in Miamisburg, Ohio had the brackets for $5, apiece.
They're "pre-owned" and will require clean-up and painting, but that's no
problem.
I don't know if he'll have any left, but if you need some, you can call
Duane 1-800-900-5912. He has lots of other things for our classic Chevys,
too, and offers a free catalog.
If you need the whole kit, with wiring harness, sockets, brackets, etc.
there are several possible sources. You can expect to pay $24-$27 (plus
shipping) for the kit. In addition to Duane, here are some other places to
consider:
1) Fifties Forever in New Jersey, 1-973-478-1306
2) Double Nickel in Georgia, 1-706-548-6194
3) Cliff's Classic Chevy in Oregon, 1-503-667-4329
4) Bel Air Classics in Tennessee, 1-888-556-1957
5) Bow Tie Chevys in Florida, 1-800-683-1961
Good luck.
--Jim Wheeler, Tucson, Arizona, 56Chevrolet@msn.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Bill Ricklef", INTERNET:bricklef@earthlink.net
To: Bob Ford From Bill Ricklef in Yucca Valley CA.
I have a '57 Chevy Belair 4-dr. sedan with p.s. and p.b. 283 4bbl and duel
exhaust. What I need is the RAM unit for my power steering unit. My
mechanic, a local pro and I have been looking for weeks for a RAM and can't
find one, we've checked the 5 catalogs I have and done a lot of web surfing
and auto salvage lots with no luck. Hopefully one of "US" out there will
be
able to tell me where I can get one of these units. I need it bad as my
Chevy is our second car and a daily driver. I bought it from the original
owners daughter & son-in-law and they kept it up and original, a real nice
car but like all older cars it needs a little help here and there with an
older restoration. The only modification I will do to it (once I get the
RAM & the power steering fixed) is to put a 45 R.P.M. record player in it -
do any of you out there remember these? I have one (it's in the shop too
being worked on (need a needle cartridge to complete the work & can't find
that item either) - but just wait, once both are fixed, I'll be crusin just
like I did in the early sixties with all my old favorite 45's being played
as I cruise!
Help please on that p.s. RAM unit. I can be reached via e-mail @
bricklef@earthlink.net or by phone at (760) 365-7275.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bill Ricklef
bricklef@earthlink.net
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Editor's note. Try E-bay for parts for your record player. I think I
drove through Yucca Valley on
my way to Twentynine Palms last year. However at my age, memory and
something else are the first things you loose and I can not remember what
the other thing was.
BOB
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To: "'BOB FORD' (E-mail)", BOB_FORD
From: Lee Brown, INTERNET:lee_brown@soza.com
Bob, can you resend this? I am trying to figure out which way the lip
direction is on the well. Does it go to the from or rear of the car/
Thanks
-----Original Message-----
From: Lee Brown [SMTP:lee.brown@erols.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 10:54 AM
To: 'BOB FORD'
Subject: 57 Nomad spare tire well
I have a spare tire well that I need to put in a nomad. The car doesn't
have any in it to go by, so I am looking for pictures or a schematic on how
it goes in. There is a rectangular hole in the rear with a piece of flat
steel welded over it. The new well has a lip around one side and nothing
on the other and I am wondering how to position it in the correct location.
Thanks for a good list.
Lee
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: tony dogg, INTERNET:tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
hey guys,
2 probs, one i would like to get my clock in my 55 bel air to work again,
does anybody have any miracle tricks to try? the guy i bought it from said
it works every now and again but i haven't seen it work yet, also i still
haven't found what size tires and rims will fit on the rear of my 55, any
help would be most appreciated, please email me at tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
with any ideas, thanx tony
Editor's note. On the clock for my 57, I used WD40 to clean all of the
old sticky oil out. Then I used an air hose to get all of WD40 and junk
out. I found something called clock oil at a hardware store and put that
on the gears. It has been running OK for 2 years.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
<< ---------------------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:KIRMAN@softmail.net, INTERNET:KIRMANo@softmail.net
Bob
I think it is terrible that after all you have done for us Tri-Five
people,
I have never seen you and this list mentioned in CCI and Bow Tie
magazines.
Shame on them.
KIRMAN >>
SHAME ON THEM IS RIGHT!!!!! BITE YOUR TONGUE, YOU GUYS!!!!
RICHARD
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
<<
From NJ,
Ed
Editor's note. This is just my opinion. Others will differ. Ed, just do
what you would like with your 55. If you want to hot rod it fine. If you
want to keep it original fine also.
BOB >>
Ed, I agree with Bob, do it the WAY YOU want it. If you are interested to
know though, if it were MY car, I would keep it ORIGINAL! Just MY
opinion!
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: beemer, INTERNET:sandmmetz@webtv.net
Bob,
Here's one for you and the members of the list. The speedometer
needle in my 56 BelAir bounces around constantly whenever the car is
moving. I was told that a kink or a fray in the cable could cause this.
However, the odometer seems to rotate very smoothly. I was also told
that an inconsistency in the odometer rotating wouldn't be noticed due
to a gearing reduction in the speedometer. I installed a new entire
speedometer (cable & housing) and there is no change. Is there a problem
with the needle as far as how it is actuated? Is the problem in the
speedometer assembly? Does anyone have an idea what is wrong? Any help
would be greatly appreciated.
Skip Metz
Succasunna, NJ
Editor's note. Did you grease the new cable before you put it in the
housing? Are their any sharp
bends in the housing? Check the driven gear in the tranny. Are all of
the teeth on the gear in good shape? You might try to connect a variable
speed drill to the speedometer. Run the drill at a constant slow speed and
observe the needle. Does it hold steady?
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Anthony Esposito, INTERNET:maybelater3@yahoo.com
Hi Bob,
I have a four door HT 1957. My rear view mirror is mounted on the ceiling
just like all of the other cars. But I believe that early 57 cars had it
mounted on the dash. This makes sense to me since my mirror does not show
very much of the road behind me. The mirror I have is the day-night type.
Here is my question:
Does anyone have or know where I can get these dash mounted mirrors? Or,
does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get my mirror to show more of
the road behind?
Please E-mail me >>> maybelater3@yahoo.com
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: "keith chaytor", INTERNET:seckey@iinet.net.au
Good morning Bob,
Could you please post to your list the following question for all the
members.
In the book "CHEVROLET, THE HOT ONES, 55,56,57, by Anthony Young, it is
said that Zora Arkus-duntov had a 283 pull 289hp at 6200 rpm on the dyno
with a single 4 barrel carburetor and his own designed cam. Is there anyone
out there that can tell me the profile of this beast????????????? Man if I
could get this sort of performance out of mine.
Many thanks,
PETER HALL
seckey@iinet.net.au
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Cherylon Vinyard, INTERNET:cvinyard@Orthomerica.com
Hello Mr. Ford,
I got your name and email address from David Scott Coker. I am desperately
searching for mint to excellent 1955 California license plates that are
clear to DMV register. My boss just bought a mint all original 1955 Porche
Roadster and would like to have authentic plates to match. His 50th
birthday is fastly approaching and I thought this would make a great gift
for him. He's had trouble finding them on his own so I thought I would try
to beat him to the punch. But I am finding that these plates are extra
hard
to find in excellent condition and DMV clear since they are currently
recycling the 1951-1955 numbers. David mentioned that you are a 1955, 56,
& 57 Chevy enthusiast and thought you might be able to help. I've heard
from him as well as a few others that these plates would run somewhere in
the $200 - $350 range. I'd be willing to pay that if they were indeed mint
- excellent condition and DMV clear. David also mentioned that you go to
Pomona on a regular basis for a car exhibition. Is this a place where I
might have some luck? (I live in Newport Beach, CA) Mr. Ford, any
information that you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Cherylon Vinyard
Editor's note. Go the the swap meet in Long Beach on July 9th. You will
find a lot of California plates there. If you do not have any luck at Long
Beach, go to the Pomona swap meet on July 16th. There are always several
plate vendors at that swap meet.
BOB
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To: Chevy List, BOB_FORD
From: phillip l brown, INTERNET:lybc@earthlink.net
My '55's don't have Air Cond but for a daily driver, I just purchased a
'67 Olds 98 with 41,500 original miles that has air. The original
owner's manual, owner protection plan with protect-o-plate, and an "all
weather climate control" tag were included. The climate control tag
says, "When air conditioning is not being used regularly, operate the
system once every two weeks or at least once a month as follows: 1.
With engine running, move cold control lever to extreme cool position
and depress recir. button. 2. Operate for 5 minutes. Turn system
off."
This "luxury" car is quite a boat. Two feet, four inches longer, six
inches wider, and twelve hundred pounds heavier than my '55 conv.
Phillip
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
Anyone out there know of a place I can get a bowtie THIRD brake light for
my
56 sedan? Also - A friend has a 57 with a third brake light "vee" on his
trunk-IM thinking of modifying something like THAT for my car-any
suggestions
or know if they make one for a 56?
Thanks man!
Lenny Schaeffer
Cyclone Car Club
Malden MA
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:STINGJIM@aol.com, INTERNET:STINGJIM@aol.com
Bob,
Reference: Changing to 134A in your air conditioner.
It is really no big deal. Now the shops say it is and are over charging
everybody. Simply replace your Dryer ( not a real expensive item, Change
the
inlet s for 134A adapters, simple screw in new ones over the old, Vacuum,
and
refill with 134A
Jim
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
HI All
Wondering if anyone out there knows of a 55-57 CHEVY TRUCK for sale under
$4000 on the East Coast in decent (restorable/hot rod'able) shape.
Time to build the wife a show car!
thanks
Lenny Schaeffer
Cyclone Car Club
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:mears@mailexcel.com, INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
Hello out there,
I have aa few questions:
1st, My beautiful new snow-leopard carpet has been stained with anti-freeze
from a leaky heater core, anyone know the best product to clean this up?
Underneath is a jute pad with the aluminium sheeting on one side.
2nd, I understand if you mount a spark-plug,with an on/off switch near the
end of your exhaust pipe, you can get flames out the rear, my question is,
at what distance should they be from the end?
3rd, is there any inexpensive way to boost regular gas octaine? Here in San
Diego they are gouging us at the pump and these fill-ups with super are
killing me! Do moth-balls really work, and if so, what's the formula?
These questions may be out of the normal realm for many of you, but there
must be some other nuts out there... I appreciate your help!
paul
mears@up2me.com
Editor's note. Most auto parts stores sell octane booster. As I recall it
was about $2 to $4 per can. I think it treats one tank of gas. Check the
price and see if that is cheaper than buying the higher octane gas.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "David Simms Sr", INTERNET:bigdave@tcp1.com
I need a front seat for 55 2 door post car. Also need a right front fender
if it is cheaper than fixing mine.
Thank You for posting
David Simms Sr
Swansboro, NC
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Mark Kukel, INTERNET:KU9281@texnet.com
Fellow list members
I completely agree with Kirman that if CCI and Bow Tie placed a high
priority on service to their
members they would have mentioned Bob's list in their magazines. The fact
that they have not
says a lot about these organizations. You would think that they would
realize it is in their own
best interest to support something that helps people communicate about
their TriFives and this
support would cost them nothing.
I belong to both CCI and Bow Tie as I am sure most members of this list do.
Come on CCI and
Bow Tie, give us some support. At the very least, you should interview Bob
about putting this
list together. Anyone that gives that amount of effort to our hobby should
be recognized for their
efforts. The information Bob provided us about the development of the 1955
Chevy was
priceless.
I go to many cars shows and talk to many owners at these shows. I have
never found any owners
of other makes that belongs to a list like this one. They all want
someone to do a list for their
make just like it. The problem for them is that no one wants to spend the
time and money it takes
to start and maintain such a list.
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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: Saturday, July 01, 2000 6:43 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: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "David Hecker", INTERNET:dhecker@presenter.com
I'm looking for the (four lever type) deluxe heater controls for a 57 Chevy
in presentable condition for a reasonable price. I don't need or want to
pay for re-chromed showpieces. If you have one of these that you would
like
to sell reasonably please email me. at dhecker@presenter.com
Thanks,
Dave
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Low55chev@aol.com, INTERNET:Low55chev@aol.com
Looking for replacement trunk hinges for my 55 2 dr Sedan, especially
driver
side. Holes in them are worn oval & bind when raised all the way up Then it
takes a little effort to close it. Anyone have any out there, please e-mail
me. Thanks
Steve
Upland, Ca
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Jack E. Mooney", INTERNET:mcspeedo@nfdc.net
I have a 57 2 door hardtop. all original, restored in 1990. Has 2500 miles
since restoration. I drive it very little and after each run the Powerglide
(completely rebuilt 1990) leaks oil on the shop floor. I refill...usually a
quart or two and things seam fine. Are the seals just dry...or does the
trans need rebuilt. It seams to operate great....unless it is low on oil.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I have a question concerning the original rear end gear ratios and
housings.
Presently, I have 3.73 gears in the stock axle. The car is originally a 6
cylinder with a 3 speed manual trans. I am switching over to a stock
original 3 speed overdrive, and therefore I would need a 4.11 rear end.
Can
I install 4.11 gears in a 3.73 housing or will I need a housing for a 4.11?
Wyatt Smolick
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Bob Killer", INTERNET:phunckman@hotmail.com
hi...quick question, i know you must get a lot of these...
i'm a teenager, and for obvious reasons don't have that much money. i have
around 10K but i'm not going to drop it all right off the bat. say i have
like 6K to use right now. i don't know much about cars, but i love the look
of the 56, 57 chevy pickup. in a local used car magazine, i saw a 57 pickup
with all new parts for restoration included. i think it probably runs right
now, but it doesn't say for certain. half the reason i want to buy this car
is for the fun of fixing it up. do you think $6000 is a decent price for a
running 57 chevy pickup with all new parts for restoration included? what
about the other one in the magazine, a 56 chevy pickup that they say "runs
and drives" for $4000? either one a good deal? thanks, sorry i took so long
to say what i was trying to say. if it matters, the 57 pickup was kept down
south...i know people say that makes them last longer.
I am located in Western Massachusetts. The reason this one appealed to me
is
because it was $6000, semi-in my price range. I'm a teen so I don't have
much to work with. Maybe a 57 Chevy just ain't for me yet, but I really
don't want that to be true.
Thanks for your help,
Eliot
amherst, MA
Editor's note. Eliot, contact your local Chevy club. I know they will be
able to help you.
If any list members are in the area of Amherst, Ma please contact Eliot.
Lets help out young
people interested in TriFives.
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Jim/Carolyn Wheeler", INTERNET:56chevrolet@email.msn.com
This is regarding Mounting Brackets for Courtesy Lights. We discovered
recently that we needed a pair for our '56 Chevy convertible.
After searching all over the country by phone and e-mail, I discovered that
Duane's Classic Chevys in Miamisburg, Ohio had the brackets for $5, apiece.
They're "pre-owned" and will require clean-up and painting, but that's no
problem.
I don't know if he'll have any left, but if you need some, you can call
Duane 1-800-900-5912. He has lots of other things for our classic Chevys,
too, and offers a free catalog.
If you need the whole kit, with wiring harness, sockets, brackets, etc.
there are several possible sources. You can expect to pay $24-$27 (plus
shipping) for the kit. In addition to Duane, here are some other places to
consider:
1) Fifties Forever in New Jersey, 1-973-478-1306
2) Double Nickel in Georgia, 1-706-548-6194
3) Cliff's Classic Chevy in Oregon, 1-503-667-4329
4) Bel Air Classics in Tennessee, 1-888-556-1957
5) Bow Tie Chevys in Florida, 1-800-683-1961
Good luck.
--Jim Wheeler, Tucson, Arizona, 56Chevrolet@msn.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Bill Ricklef", INTERNET:bricklef@earthlink.net
To: Bob Ford From Bill Ricklef in Yucca Valley CA.
I have a '57 Chevy Belair 4-dr. sedan with p.s. and p.b. 283 4bbl and duel
exhaust. What I need is the RAM unit for my power steering unit. My
mechanic, a local pro and I have been looking for weeks for a RAM and can't
find one, we've checked the 5 catalogs I have and done a lot of web surfing
and auto salvage lots with no luck. Hopefully one of "US" out there will
be
able to tell me where I can get one of these units. I need it bad as my
Chevy is our second car and a daily driver. I bought it from the original
owners daughter & son-in-law and they kept it up and original, a real nice
car but like all older cars it needs a little help here and there with an
older restoration. The only modification I will do to it (once I get the
RAM & the power steering fixed) is to put a 45 R.P.M. record player in it -
do any of you out there remember these? I have one (it's in the shop too
being worked on (need a needle cartridge to complete the work & can't find
that item either) - but just wait, once both are fixed, I'll be crusin just
like I did in the early sixties with all my old favorite 45's being played
as I cruise!
Help please on that p.s. RAM unit. I can be reached via e-mail @
bricklef@earthlink.net or by phone at (760) 365-7275.
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Bill Ricklef
bricklef@earthlink.net
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Editor's note. Try E-bay for parts for your record player. I think I
drove through Yucca Valley on
my way to Twentynine Palms last year. However at my age, memory and
something else are the first things you loose and I can not remember what
the other thing was.
BOB
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To: "'BOB FORD' (E-mail)", BOB_FORD
From: Lee Brown, INTERNET:lee_brown@soza.com
Bob, can you resend this? I am trying to figure out which way the lip
direction is on the well. Does it go to the from or rear of the car/
Thanks
-----Original Message-----
From: Lee Brown [SMTP:lee.brown@erols.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 10:54 AM
To: 'BOB FORD'
Subject: 57 Nomad spare tire well
I have a spare tire well that I need to put in a nomad. The car doesn't
have any in it to go by, so I am looking for pictures or a schematic on how
it goes in. There is a rectangular hole in the rear with a piece of flat
steel welded over it. The new well has a lip around one side and nothing
on the other and I am wondering how to position it in the correct location.
Thanks for a good list.
Lee
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: tony dogg, INTERNET:tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
hey guys,
2 probs, one i would like to get my clock in my 55 bel air to work again,
does anybody have any miracle tricks to try? the guy i bought it from said
it works every now and again but i haven't seen it work yet, also i still
haven't found what size tires and rims will fit on the rear of my 55, any
help would be most appreciated, please email me at tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
with any ideas, thanx tony
Editor's note. On the clock for my 57, I used WD40 to clean all of the
old sticky oil out. Then I used an air hose to get all of WD40 and junk
out. I found something called clock oil at a hardware store and put that
on the gears. It has been running OK for 2 years.
BOB
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From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:KIRMAN@softmail.net, INTERNET:KIRMANo@softmail.net
Bob
I think it is terrible that after all you have done for us Tri-Five
people,
I have never seen you and this list mentioned in CCI and Bow Tie
magazines.
Shame on them.
KIRMAN >>
SHAME ON THEM IS RIGHT!!!!! BITE YOUR TONGUE, YOU GUYS!!!!
RICHARD
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
<<
From NJ,
Ed
Editor's note. This is just my opinion. Others will differ. Ed, just do
what you would like with your 55. If you want to hot rod it fine. If you
want to keep it original fine also.
BOB >>
Ed, I agree with Bob, do it the WAY YOU want it. If you are interested to
know though, if it were MY car, I would keep it ORIGINAL! Just MY
opinion!
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: beemer, INTERNET:sandmmetz@webtv.net
Bob,
Here's one for you and the members of the list. The speedometer
needle in my 56 BelAir bounces around constantly whenever the car is
moving. I was told that a kink or a fray in the cable could cause this.
However, the odometer seems to rotate very smoothly. I was also told
that an inconsistency in the odometer rotating wouldn't be noticed due
to a gearing reduction in the speedometer. I installed a new entire
speedometer (cable & housing) and there is no change. Is there a problem
with the needle as far as how it is actuated? Is the problem in the
speedometer assembly? Does anyone have an idea what is wrong? Any help
would be greatly appreciated.
Skip Metz
Succasunna, NJ
Editor's note. Did you grease the new cable before you put it in the
housing? Are their any sharp
bends in the housing? Check the driven gear in the tranny. Are all of
the teeth on the gear in good shape? You might try to connect a variable
speed drill to the speedometer. Run the drill at a constant slow speed and
observe the needle. Does it hold steady?
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Anthony Esposito, INTERNET:maybelater3@yahoo.com
Hi Bob,
I have a four door HT 1957. My rear view mirror is mounted on the ceiling
just like all of the other cars. But I believe that early 57 cars had it
mounted on the dash. This makes sense to me since my mirror does not show
very much of the road behind me. The mirror I have is the day-night type.
Here is my question:
Does anyone have or know where I can get these dash mounted mirrors? Or,
does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get my mirror to show more of
the road behind?
Please E-mail me >>> maybelater3@yahoo.com
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: "keith chaytor", INTERNET:seckey@iinet.net.au
Good morning Bob,
Could you please post to your list the following question for all the
members.
In the book "CHEVROLET, THE HOT ONES, 55,56,57, by Anthony Young, it is
said that Zora Arkus-duntov had a 283 pull 289hp at 6200 rpm on the dyno
with a single 4 barrel carburetor and his own designed cam. Is there anyone
out there that can tell me the profile of this beast????????????? Man if I
could get this sort of performance out of mine.
Many thanks,
PETER HALL
seckey@iinet.net.au
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Cherylon Vinyard, INTERNET:cvinyard@Orthomerica.com
Hello Mr. Ford,
I got your name and email address from David Scott Coker. I am desperately
searching for mint to excellent 1955 California license plates that are
clear to DMV register. My boss just bought a mint all original 1955 Porche
Roadster and would like to have authentic plates to match. His 50th
birthday is fastly approaching and I thought this would make a great gift
for him. He's had trouble finding them on his own so I thought I would try
to beat him to the punch. But I am finding that these plates are extra
hard
to find in excellent condition and DMV clear since they are currently
recycling the 1951-1955 numbers. David mentioned that you are a 1955, 56,
& 57 Chevy enthusiast and thought you might be able to help. I've heard
from him as well as a few others that these plates would run somewhere in
the $200 - $350 range. I'd be willing to pay that if they were indeed mint
- excellent condition and DMV clear. David also mentioned that you go to
Pomona on a regular basis for a car exhibition. Is this a place where I
might have some luck? (I live in Newport Beach, CA) Mr. Ford, any
information that you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Cherylon Vinyard
Editor's note. Go the the swap meet in Long Beach on July 9th. You will
find a lot of California plates there. If you do not have any luck at Long
Beach, go to the Pomona swap meet on July 16th. There are always several
plate vendors at that swap meet.
BOB
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To: Chevy List, BOB_FORD
From: phillip l brown, INTERNET:lybc@earthlink.net
My '55's don't have Air Cond but for a daily driver, I just purchased a
'67 Olds 98 with 41,500 original miles that has air. The original
owner's manual, owner protection plan with protect-o-plate, and an "all
weather climate control" tag were included. The climate control tag
says, "When air conditioning is not being used regularly, operate the
system once every two weeks or at least once a month as follows: 1.
With engine running, move cold control lever to extreme cool position
and depress recir. button. 2. Operate for 5 minutes. Turn system
off."
This "luxury" car is quite a boat. Two feet, four inches longer, six
inches wider, and twelve hundred pounds heavier than my '55 conv.
Phillip
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
Anyone out there know of a place I can get a bowtie THIRD brake light for
my
56 sedan? Also - A friend has a 57 with a third brake light "vee" on his
trunk-IM thinking of modifying something like THAT for my car-any
suggestions
or know if they make one for a 56?
Thanks man!
Lenny Schaeffer
Cyclone Car Club
Malden MA
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:STINGJIM@aol.com, INTERNET:STINGJIM@aol.com
Bob,
Reference: Changing to 134A in your air conditioner.
It is really no big deal. Now the shops say it is and are over charging
everybody. Simply replace your Dryer ( not a real expensive item, Change
the
inlet s for 134A adapters, simple screw in new ones over the old, Vacuum,
and
refill with 134A
Jim
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
HI All
Wondering if anyone out there knows of a 55-57 CHEVY TRUCK for sale under
$4000 on the East Coast in decent (restorable/hot rod'able) shape.
Time to build the wife a show car!
thanks
Lenny Schaeffer
Cyclone Car Club
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:mears@mailexcel.com, INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
Hello out there,
I have aa few questions:
1st, My beautiful new snow-leopard carpet has been stained with anti-freeze
from a leaky heater core, anyone know the best product to clean this up?
Underneath is a jute pad with the aluminium sheeting on one side.
2nd, I understand if you mount a spark-plug,with an on/off switch near the
end of your exhaust pipe, you can get flames out the rear, my question is,
at what distance should they be from the end?
3rd, is there any inexpensive way to boost regular gas octaine? Here in San
Diego they are gouging us at the pump and these fill-ups with super are
killing me! Do moth-balls really work, and if so, what's the formula?
These questions may be out of the normal realm for many of you, but there
must be some other nuts out there... I appreciate your help!
paul
mears@up2me.com
Editor's note. Most auto parts stores sell octane booster. As I recall it
was about $2 to $4 per can. I think it treats one tank of gas. Check the
price and see if that is cheaper than buying the higher octane gas.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "David Simms Sr", INTERNET:bigdave@tcp1.com
I need a front seat for 55 2 door post car. Also need a right front fender
if it is cheaper than fixing mine.
Thank You for posting
David Simms Sr
Swansboro, NC
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Mark Kukel, INTERNET:KU9281@texnet.com
Fellow list members
I completely agree with Kirman that if CCI and Bow Tie placed a high
priority on service to their
members they would have mentioned Bob's list in their magazines. The fact
that they have not
says a lot about these organizations. You would think that they would
realize it is in their own
best interest to support something that helps people communicate about
their TriFives and this
support would cost them nothing.
I belong to both CCI and Bow Tie as I am sure most members of this list do.
Come on CCI and
Bow Tie, give us some support. At the very least, you should interview Bob
about putting this
list together. Anyone that gives that amount of effort to our hobby should
be recognized for their
efforts. The information Bob provided us about the development of the 1955
Chevy was
priceless.
I go to many cars shows and talk to many owners at these shows. I have
never found any owners
of other makes that belongs to a list like this one. They all want
someone to do a list for their
make just like it. The problem for them is that no one wants to spend the
time and money it takes
to start and maintain such a list.
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BOB FORD
18091 MARK CIRCLE
VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA 92861-2648
BOB_FORD@COMPUSERVE.COM
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