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03-06-2018, 11:36 PM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 7:12 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST
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.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
Bob - the car you ask about (Sears) was the 1951 "Allstate" - made by
Kaiser-Frazer and it was a retrimed "Henry J". You were kind enough to
send me 20 hours (!) of tapes and I am in the process of making a four
hour synopsis of ones I do not believe you have to send to you - I
finally got the ones I needed back. So look for mine and don't send any
to me
Doggone - I love this list!! And small block Chevs fit in Allstates
just as good as they do in Henry J's.
Best Wishes - Sandy Pierce
(mr55chev@webtv.net)
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-------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Louis, INTERNET:lou1@primenet.com
hi
no need to go through all of the following. simply get an HEI system with
the coil mounted on the firewall. besides the HEI distributor you would
need a high performance coil. using this method you have no clearance
problems as the distributor cap is the same size as original.
simply call summit or jeg's and they will help pick out what you need.
> JBCarRstr@aol.com
>
>
> To Clint Goulet 's question in the 8/1 posting,
> "I am going to put a high performance 350 in my 57 2 Dr wagon and use
> either a HEI type distributor in it. I was wondering if the distributor
> will clear
> the firewall and if not would it be best to move motor mounts forward???
If
> anyone has done this let me know!!"
>
> Yes I have done this, 350 w/HEI distributor. Bob is right, move the
> engine forward, I didn't use special side mounts for this just the
regular
> side mount kit. I didn't realize at the time that I should move my
radiator
>
> to the 6 cyl. position, in front of the Radiator support. My stock fan is
> very close to the rad. but doesn't cause any problem, with a short water
> pump, it is just very close to the rad core, book spec is a distance of
> .97".
> Mine is less than this, within a half inch. I would suggest mounting the
> rad
> in front of rad support and using a long water pump with fan extension to
> get
> the fan within about an inch of the core for best air flow thru the
> radiator.
> I have a '57 210 2 dr. Handyman wagon. Contact me directly if you like,
Jim
>
> Baylor, jbcarrstr@aol.com Southern CA
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-----
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Louis, INTERNET:lou1@primenet.com
there are 2 ways to get an HEI system:
1) with coil under the distributor cap
2) with coil mounted on the firewall
2nd way gives you a normal sized distributor cap. 1st way can have some
clearance problems as the Distr. cap is much larger than normal.
by the way for 20 - 35 dollars you can get other distributor caps at Jeg's
or Summit that are really nice.
one of them is clear - you can see the sparks at night and supposedly they
look very nice.
another has the wires going out straight - each side has 4 wires running
neatly to the cylinders and no crossovers.
yet another has a very tough plastic that is different than the usual and
less likely to crack.
louis
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Bob,
Mario says the car was a Pacer, and the company was Allstate. He told me
this as he was pounding the blacktop mixture on our driveway. Is he
correct or just delirious from the heat?? Thanks, Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
Editor's note. Donna, I think the Pacer was an American Motors car. List
members, please let
me know if that is not correct.
BOB
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------
To: [unknown], Bob_FORD
From: "Jim/Carolyn Wheeler", INTERNET:56chevrolet@email.msn.com
This relates to the Pertronix "Ignitor," electronic ignition system. Ads
in Super Chevy say, "Look stock, go fast." Also, you "never have to change
points again."
CCI told me over the phone that as long as the little electronic module is
hidden under the distributor cap and no one sees it, it likely would not
constitute a change for judging purposes.
I don't know if anyone on this list has tried one of these. I understand
that '55 and '56 are much different than '57 distributor. So Pertronix has
recently brought out a new kit for the earlier years.
Some of the unsubstantiated things I've heard about the Ignitor is that
they don't last very long when compared to Mallory and other types of
electronic ignition systems.
In addition to the Ignitor, Pertronix markets a high-power coil and special
plug wires to go with it. Interested in feedback on any or all of these.
Thanks.
--Jim Wheeler, Tucson, Arizona 56Chevrolet@msn.com
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---
To: Chevy List, BOB_FORD
From: phillip l brown, INTERNET:lybc@earthlink.net
Most undercoating was done by the dealer or a local company. It was
not a factory item. My parents bought a '55 conv in June of '55 and
the undercoating was part of the dealer prep. Obviously, the type,
thickness, and location of undercoating is going to be very variable
from dealership to dealership, and different in every part of the
country. My 4-door has the underside of the hood undercoated. Heavy
hood that barely stays up.
Phillip
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------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com, INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com
Bob the answer is the "Henry J" and the anther car was the "Allstate" (the
one sears sold)
Smokey Kimball
smk4949@aol.com
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--
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Tamara Tresko, INTERNET:twtresko@pacbell.net
Hi all.. Does anyone out there have the address to CARS Inc. in Berkeley,
WI (I am pretty sure that is where they are)??
They have all the stock interiors... Used them and now a friend wants the
address an of course I can't find it. *G* Thank you Tammy
twtresko@pacbell.net
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Troy Pepus", INTERNET:tpepus@hotmail.com
Just joined your list, and looks interesting. Two things: 1) I have a '57
Bel Air 2 door hardtop Show Car for sale. You can see photos at
http://classic4sale.tripod.com. Asking price is $33,000, but is
negotiable.
All other information is on the web-site. Thanks. 2) Can anyone give me
some
information on Classic Car Shows in the Tenn., Va., or Md., area of the
country? Thanks again.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Walter Troy", INTERNET:Walter.Troy@cennet.com
BOB
Jim Lowe (no, not the one behind the green door) has been forwarding your
list to me for 6 months.
Your list is great, if you have a 55 or 56 or 57 Chevy. However, I own a
Ford and would love to have a list like yours for Ford cars. I have sent
a copy of your list to many Ford clubs and asked them about starting a list
like it for Ford cars. Everyone agreed it was a great idea to use the
Internet to communicate with each other BUT no one wants to do the list.
They all say it is too much work. If you ever sell your Chevy and buy a
Ford, please start a list for us Ford guys and gals. In fact if you buy a
Ford, I know I can get a bunch of people to help you find a bargin.
Walter
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Robert Willis", INTERNET:willisb@kos.net
Bob. I thought I would pass on how much I like your list , I read it every
day . I just entered the contest to win the video tape and then I thought
you would be interested as to who reads the list . Kathy and I have a
plastic 57 and are just heading out to Florida from Canada driving the old
girl . All the best , BOB
Editor's note. What is a plastic 57?
BOB
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
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: Monday, August 07, 2000 7:12 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST
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.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
Bob - the car you ask about (Sears) was the 1951 "Allstate" - made by
Kaiser-Frazer and it was a retrimed "Henry J". You were kind enough to
send me 20 hours (!) of tapes and I am in the process of making a four
hour synopsis of ones I do not believe you have to send to you - I
finally got the ones I needed back. So look for mine and don't send any
to me
Doggone - I love this list!! And small block Chevs fit in Allstates
just as good as they do in Henry J's.
Best Wishes - Sandy Pierce
(mr55chev@webtv.net)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Louis, INTERNET:lou1@primenet.com
hi
no need to go through all of the following. simply get an HEI system with
the coil mounted on the firewall. besides the HEI distributor you would
need a high performance coil. using this method you have no clearance
problems as the distributor cap is the same size as original.
simply call summit or jeg's and they will help pick out what you need.
> JBCarRstr@aol.com
>
>
> To Clint Goulet 's question in the 8/1 posting,
> "I am going to put a high performance 350 in my 57 2 Dr wagon and use
> either a HEI type distributor in it. I was wondering if the distributor
> will clear
> the firewall and if not would it be best to move motor mounts forward???
If
> anyone has done this let me know!!"
>
> Yes I have done this, 350 w/HEI distributor. Bob is right, move the
> engine forward, I didn't use special side mounts for this just the
regular
> side mount kit. I didn't realize at the time that I should move my
radiator
>
> to the 6 cyl. position, in front of the Radiator support. My stock fan is
> very close to the rad. but doesn't cause any problem, with a short water
> pump, it is just very close to the rad core, book spec is a distance of
> .97".
> Mine is less than this, within a half inch. I would suggest mounting the
> rad
> in front of rad support and using a long water pump with fan extension to
> get
> the fan within about an inch of the core for best air flow thru the
> radiator.
> I have a '57 210 2 dr. Handyman wagon. Contact me directly if you like,
Jim
>
> Baylor, jbcarrstr@aol.com Southern CA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Louis, INTERNET:lou1@primenet.com
there are 2 ways to get an HEI system:
1) with coil under the distributor cap
2) with coil mounted on the firewall
2nd way gives you a normal sized distributor cap. 1st way can have some
clearance problems as the Distr. cap is much larger than normal.
by the way for 20 - 35 dollars you can get other distributor caps at Jeg's
or Summit that are really nice.
one of them is clear - you can see the sparks at night and supposedly they
look very nice.
another has the wires going out straight - each side has 4 wires running
neatly to the cylinders and no crossovers.
yet another has a very tough plastic that is different than the usual and
less likely to crack.
louis
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Bob,
Mario says the car was a Pacer, and the company was Allstate. He told me
this as he was pounding the blacktop mixture on our driveway. Is he
correct or just delirious from the heat?? Thanks, Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
Editor's note. Donna, I think the Pacer was an American Motors car. List
members, please let
me know if that is not correct.
BOB
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
------
To: [unknown], Bob_FORD
From: "Jim/Carolyn Wheeler", INTERNET:56chevrolet@email.msn.com
This relates to the Pertronix "Ignitor," electronic ignition system. Ads
in Super Chevy say, "Look stock, go fast." Also, you "never have to change
points again."
CCI told me over the phone that as long as the little electronic module is
hidden under the distributor cap and no one sees it, it likely would not
constitute a change for judging purposes.
I don't know if anyone on this list has tried one of these. I understand
that '55 and '56 are much different than '57 distributor. So Pertronix has
recently brought out a new kit for the earlier years.
Some of the unsubstantiated things I've heard about the Ignitor is that
they don't last very long when compared to Mallory and other types of
electronic ignition systems.
In addition to the Ignitor, Pertronix markets a high-power coil and special
plug wires to go with it. Interested in feedback on any or all of these.
Thanks.
--Jim Wheeler, Tucson, Arizona 56Chevrolet@msn.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---
To: Chevy List, BOB_FORD
From: phillip l brown, INTERNET:lybc@earthlink.net
Most undercoating was done by the dealer or a local company. It was
not a factory item. My parents bought a '55 conv in June of '55 and
the undercoating was part of the dealer prep. Obviously, the type,
thickness, and location of undercoating is going to be very variable
from dealership to dealership, and different in every part of the
country. My 4-door has the underside of the hood undercoated. Heavy
hood that barely stays up.
Phillip
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com, INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com
Bob the answer is the "Henry J" and the anther car was the "Allstate" (the
one sears sold)
Smokey Kimball
smk4949@aol.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Tamara Tresko, INTERNET:twtresko@pacbell.net
Hi all.. Does anyone out there have the address to CARS Inc. in Berkeley,
WI (I am pretty sure that is where they are)??
They have all the stock interiors... Used them and now a friend wants the
address an of course I can't find it. *G* Thank you Tammy
twtresko@pacbell.net
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Troy Pepus", INTERNET:tpepus@hotmail.com
Just joined your list, and looks interesting. Two things: 1) I have a '57
Bel Air 2 door hardtop Show Car for sale. You can see photos at
http://classic4sale.tripod.com. Asking price is $33,000, but is
negotiable.
All other information is on the web-site. Thanks. 2) Can anyone give me
some
information on Classic Car Shows in the Tenn., Va., or Md., area of the
country? Thanks again.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Walter Troy", INTERNET:Walter.Troy@cennet.com
BOB
Jim Lowe (no, not the one behind the green door) has been forwarding your
list to me for 6 months.
Your list is great, if you have a 55 or 56 or 57 Chevy. However, I own a
Ford and would love to have a list like yours for Ford cars. I have sent
a copy of your list to many Ford clubs and asked them about starting a list
like it for Ford cars. Everyone agreed it was a great idea to use the
Internet to communicate with each other BUT no one wants to do the list.
They all say it is too much work. If you ever sell your Chevy and buy a
Ford, please start a list for us Ford guys and gals. In fact if you buy a
Ford, I know I can get a bunch of people to help you find a bargin.
Walter
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Robert Willis", INTERNET:willisb@kos.net
Bob. I thought I would pass on how much I like your list , I read it every
day . I just entered the contest to win the video tape and then I thought
you would be interested as to who reads the list . Kathy and I have a
plastic 57 and are just heading out to Florida from Canada driving the old
girl . All the best , BOB
Editor's note. What is a plastic 57?
BOB
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
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