TriChrome
03-06-2018, 11:54 PM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2000 10:23 AM
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: INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com
Bob,
The little circles with a triangle inside on the radio dial indicated
CIVIL DEFENCE radio frequency. These frequencies were reserved for warning
of disasters (like atomic bomb attack). BUT, not all of our TriFive radios
had those symbols on the dial. 1956 was the first year requiring the
symbol be on all radio dials, therefore a CORRECT radio dial for 1955 cars
does NOT have those symbols. The problem now days is that most people think
that only the radio knobs were different between 1955 and 1956 so the
radios have been swapped between both years with only the knobs being
changed.
Kim
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "surface1", INTERNET:SURFACE1@prodigy.net
Seasons Greetings to all and thank U Bob for the wonderful things your
doing
for us.Question, does anyone make a steel cowl induction hood for a 56 chev
or even a fiberglass?I have a glass one but I believe it to be a 55, either
way I'd prefer a steel one.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com, INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com
Hi Bob: Actually, the triangles at 640 and 1240 did not appear until 1956.
That's how you can distinguish a '55 radio from a '56. These were the
stations that you would turn to in case of a national emergency. After a
series of beeps, the station that you were listening to would instruct you
to
tune in to either of these two frequencies. The name was Conolrad, which I
have grossly misspelled. Being a kid in grade school in the '50's, you
would
have learned this along with getting under your desk during air raid
drills.
Thanks for all of your work, Jay
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
In a message dated 12/8/00 9:05:33 AM Pacific Standard Time,
BOB_FORD@compuserve.com writes:
<< hi i have a question for the list
i have two 55 chevys 1 two door and four door
my question is will the 2 door body fit on the 4 door frame?
thanks
charles nanners1@flash.net
oklahoma >>
YES, the frames are the same!
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Patrick Rodgers, INTERNET:prodgers@earthlink.net
Re: Question
Dear Bob,
The name of the system was the Civil Defense System. The stations to
listen to after the Russians dropped the big one.
Patrick Rodgers
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To Tom Garrett & Rod, I have overhauled many Carburators on tri-five
Chevys, & NONE of them has ever HAD a check ball in them. + on my sheets
from
the kits, it doesn't show a check ball at the bottom of the pump
well.????!@#$%%^&*() Am I missing something here????????????? Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To Harry Jenkins, Harry, a friend of mine here in N. Idaho has a 56 & he
has
some type of device under his hood, which is hooked up to his battery,
which
is supposed to STOP any further rusting everywhere on the car body
!!!!!!!!
I don't know much about it or how it works, but he has had it on his car
now
for about 3 or 4 years & claims that it is working great! Have you heard
of
any device like this? Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
CCI lists two Texas based clubs in their February, 2000 issue
Alamo Classic Chevy Club
PO Box 150
Schertz, TX 78154
Gene Watson (210) 657-4920
site: http://members.tripod.com/alamo_ccc/
e Mail Chevy26822@aol.com
Concho Classic Chevy Club
2464 Stanton
Concho TX 76901
Mike King (915) 944-8197
the CCI state rep is
David Graves
1004 Mount View
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 245-8386
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "B & R", INTERNET:ROYBOBROY@wesnet.com
Hi Bob,
I have a question to the group.
Could someone PLEASE explain to me what a "Styeline DLX BelAir" is?
I've seen this posted in a couple of places on the net (like Ebay).
For 30 years I've been into 55 - 57 Chevies. Right now I own five (5) '57s,
that includes all three body styles. My first, a 57 BelAir 2-door Hardtop
(Sport Coupe), I've owned since 1972.
I have never seen (or heard) of a "Styleline DLX" body until now.
Any help answering this question? Thanks. RJ
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Waldie, Matt", INTERNET:matt.waldie@attws.com
Answer to question below.
Thanks.
Matt
> To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
> From: David Randolph, INTERNET:dave4x4cruiser@yahoo.com
>
> Does anyone know a part number for the lower radiator hose on a '57 Chevy
> that has a 350 but with the radiator in front of the radiator support?
> It's
> a friend of mine who has the car. He has the 350 setting on the original
> 283 motor mounts, but the 350 has a long water pump and accessories. He's
> trying to find a hose long enough to reach and I thought maybe someone on
> the list here would know a part number. Thanks.
>
I was unable to locate this part number. When I had this problem,
I
went to Pep Boys and they let me go behind the counter and look through
their extensive hose collection. I found a hose that would work with a
little trimming. This is probably the best way to do it.
>
>
> Dave, Cheyenne Wyoming
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Kenneth L Ogle", INTERNET:kenneth.ogle@gte.net
Bob, someone was inquiring about the 57 blue dot taillight lens and asked
about the phone number of the Volunteer State Chevy Parts in Tennessee. It
is (615) 643-4583 or 859-6234. They are in Greenbrier, TN. Thanks Bob for
the GREAT 'Newsletter" and keep up the good work. IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS SO
REMEMBER THAT 'JESUS' IS STILL THE REASON FOR THE SEASON AND ALWAYS KEEP
'CHRIST' IN CHRISTMAS. Merry Christmas to all and as always remember 'GOD
is Love' and even more!!! Ken
PS. I still have for sale the 57 steering wheel, 57 instrument cluster, 56
4 barrel carb and intake, 57 4 barrel intake and the 5 wide white wall
tires 750 x 15 BFG's and have access to a 57 4 barrell oil bath air
cleaner. Call 423-479-6317 Cleveland, TN
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:HINOJOSA55@aol.com, INTERNET:HINOJOSA55@aol.com
Bob, Please place this in your Parts for sale list, I have approximately
(20)
but probably more 55-56-57 heater boxes, the heater cores removed, just
metal boxes. I will sell for $5 ea. plus shipping or come and get them all
for $ 20. If not sold they will be scrapped. I have many parts drums,
axles,
lots of sheet metal and, 6 parts cars will sell cheap what is not sold
will
be hauled of to to crusher. I need the room! bring a trailer.
Louie Hinojosa 1-661-834-9505 Bakersfiled Ca.
93313 E-mail
(LouieLouie567@aol.com) for complete list
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: ken smith, INTERNET:kszenith@webtv.net
Hi Bob this is Ken the radio man, actually 1955 did not have the CD on
them and it was 1956 (first year) and 1963 last year for cars, naturally
some of 56 radios got in 55 cars but this not correct we still fix a
few of these and when rebuilt they are great like the rest of the car!
Ken Smith
Editor's note. When did Chevy stop using tubes in their radios?
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
Radio triangles were part of the CONELRAD system of civil defense
warning. All broadcasting would stop in case of an emergency and you
would go to 640/1240 for directions on how to put your head between your
legs and kiss yourself goodby...
Used on '56 Chevys, not on '55s and is the quickest way to tell them
apart.
On the 8th day HE created the 55 Chevrolet
(and GMC Suburban Pickups)
http://community.webtv.net/mr55chev/555657CHEV
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: BLUE BEAR, INTERNET:rodder_ky@yahoo.com
HELP;
I HAVE A 56 NOMAD THAT I PICKED UP EARLIER THIS YEAR
IN CALIFORNIA. THE CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE, OTHER THAN
THE FIT UP OF THE LIFT GATE TO THE ROOF. DURING
RESTORATION, SOMEONE TRIED TO RE CONTOUR THE LIFT GATE
TO THE BREAKLINE OF THE ROOF, AND DIDN'T DO TOO GOOD
OF A JOB. I WILL HAVE TO EITHER TAKE IT OFF AND TRY
TO FIND SOMEONE TO REPAIR IT, OR TAKE IT OFF AND
REPLACE IT WITH ONE IN BETTER SHAPE. IT IS IN GREAT
SHAPE OTHER THAN WHERE SOMEONE TWEAKED IT A LITTLE TOO
MUCH.
#1 IS THERE ANY ADJUSTMENT AT ALL IN THE HINGES ?
#2 DOES ANYBODY KNOW OF ANYBODY THAT CAN RE CONTOUR IT
TO THE ROOF ?
#3 DOES ANY BODY HAVE ONE FOR SALE ?
#4 WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO STOP THE RATTLES ?
THANKS,
RODDER
www.rodder_ky@yahoo.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:classicchevy@bigfoot.com, INTERNET:classicchevy@bigfoot.com
FYI::: Bob, recommend that a person spend the monies
and buy a new gas tank for their classic chevy when
rebuilding them......I had my original tank flushed
out by professionals; but it seemed to still have
particles of rust.....so I removed the old tank and
installed a new tank...worked great ever since......
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
> From: "Waldie, Matt", INTERNET:matt.waldie@attws.com
>
> Bob,
> I am desperately seeking a Classic Chevy club in Dallas, TX. Can you
help?
>
> Thanks.
>
Hi Matt
try looking on www.car-list.com or www.hemmings.com you should be able to
find AT LEAST one club! good luck
Lenny Schaeffer
Malden MA
D56chevy@aol.com
President
Bearing Burners Car Club
781-397-1322
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Dana Dittbenner, INTERNET:danad@rconnect.com
Without research and a guess I say the radio dial triangle stood for
conalrad or continental alarm radio? Guess. Dana
Dittbenner, Seaforth,MN.
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Bill Kautz", INTERNET:kautz@home.com
Hi Bob,
The triangles on the dial denoted radio frequencies for emergency
broadcast. It was called "The Emergency Broadcast System". It was initially
developed to give warning of an impending nuclear attack. Later it was
expanded to include severe weather warnings and was used to direct people
to shelters, etc. I believe it first came into use in either the late 40s
or early 50s. Wild Bill
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Pete LeMmon, INTERNET:pete.lemmon@usa.net
HI BOB. THOSE TRIANGLES WERE THE CIVIL DEFENSE FREQS. TO GO TO IN CASE OF
ATOMIC ATTACK AND WERE THE CONELRAD (CONLRAD) FREQS. MY BEST GUESS FOR THE
CIPHER WOULD BE 'CONTINENTAL RADIO'.
PETE
SAN JOSE, CA
Editor's note. CONELRAD was CONtrol of ELectronic RADiation.
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Bill Kautz", INTERNET:kautz@home.com
Hi Sam,
Regarding sites for other cars may I suggest www.classicar.com They have
chats and forums for almost any car you can name. They also have a Tech
Tips section, even a section for kids. Wild Bill
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary White", INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Does anyone know where I can get a NOS temperature sending unit for a 283
power pack.
Gary White
gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Editor's note. I got one for my 57 at a local auto parts store however it
was not a GM part..
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Bob,
I can tell you that those little triangles came out in 1956, so you
won't see them on a 1955 radio. They were the locations to tune into in
the case of a national emergency. I believe it was called the "Emergency
Broadcasting System". Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:stephen@starkfilms.com
CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Stephen,
We have 57 blue dot taillight lenses in stock. They are $16.50pr. Give a
call or email if you want them. We take credit cards for your purchases.
Thank You, Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com, INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com
To answer the question about the triangle in the trifives. 1. The triangle
did not appear till 56 the 55 did not have it. 2. Also I believe it was
meant
to be the civil defense station that you turned to in case of an air
raid.................
Steve
Dallas TX
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:nanners1@flash.net
CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Charles,
I one word, Yes. The frames on all 55-56 sedans are the same. Hardtop
frames have two additional braces, and then 57 frames are different.
Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
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To: Chevy List, BOB_FORD
From: phillip l brown, INTERNET:lybc@earthlink.net
Sorry Bob, the '55 radios didn't have these. These were added to '56
and '57 radios for civil defense locations on your radio dial. One of
the quick ways to tell difference between the '55 and '56 radio is the
triangles.
Phillip
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Don Kent", INTERNET:dkent@socal.rr.com
Hi Bob,
Regarding your question about the small triangles on the radio dials:
President Truman established the CONELRAD [CONtrol of ELectronic RADiation]
system in 1951. to provide emergency alert to the public. Under this first
national alerting system in the event of a Soviet attack on the United
States, all commercial radio stations would cease normal operation, in
order
to prevent Soviet bombers from homing in on their targets by using specific
radio commercial radio stations as navigation beacons. Instead, selected
CONELRAD stations would broadcast on either 604kHz or 1240kHz to inform the
public about emergency measures. As part of the system it was obligatory
for
all radios sold after 1953 to have the CONELRAD frequencies 640/1240 kHz
marked with small triangles on the dial. The triangles were referred to as
CD marks, for Civil Defense. The marks on the radio dial were to make
finding the frequencies easy. This requirement was dropped, when the
CONELRAD system was replaced by the Emergency Broadcast System in 1963.
By the early 1960's the development of Soviet missiles had made the
CONELRAD system obsolete. Nowadays, even the Emergency Broadcast System
has
been replaced by the Emergency ALERT System. Under IT the weather service,
police agencies, or other government authority, can declare an emergency
and
broadcast an alert via the E.A.S. System. Most often it's used for weather
alerts.
Here in L.A. we don't even have a decent station for music left on the A.M.
dial, so there's not much to listen to. Anybody know a slick way to play a
cassette tape on a 57's radio speaker (with the transformer mounted on it)?
Don Kent
Northridge, CA
Editor's note. At the Long Beach swap meet a few months ago, someone was
selling a console that set above the transmission with a cassette player
and speaker in it. It looked very nice and it could be removed very easy
for judging if necessary.
BOB
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: "Jeff Wilson", INTERNET:jwilson@unctv.org
I believe these were special frequencies that were supposed to broadcast
"public service information" in the event of a "national emergency" (ie The
Commies are Coming!, The Martians have Landed!, etc ).
I believe all other broadcast stations were supposed to sign off the air in
these type situations to allow these "clear channel" stations virtually
nationwide coverage....
CJ "Mr Media" Wilson
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Clifchev@aol.com, INTERNET:Clifchev@aol.com
FOR SALE: 1 set (12 pieces) 55-57 Bel Air 2 door sedan side window
molding
set in excellent used condition $450.00. Used 1 piece California front
bumper with guards $250.00. 1 set restored 150 2 dr sedan door & 1/4
stainless (6 pieces) $650.00. All plus shipping.
Cliff Waldron
Cliff's Classic Chevrolet Parts Company
Portland, OR
503-667-4329
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:nanners1@flash.net
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
Charles,
A 55 Chevy 2 door SEDAN will fit directly on a 55 4 door sedans's frame
with no modification. However, if what you have is a 2door hardtop, that
won't fit on the 4 door's frame without adding an extra body mount. But
yes;
a 2dr sedan and a 4dr sedan's frame will work together. The frames for
these
two body styles (and the 6 passenger station wagons) were the same.
Wyatt Smolick
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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, December 09, 2000 10:23 AM
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: INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com
Bob,
The little circles with a triangle inside on the radio dial indicated
CIVIL DEFENCE radio frequency. These frequencies were reserved for warning
of disasters (like atomic bomb attack). BUT, not all of our TriFive radios
had those symbols on the dial. 1956 was the first year requiring the
symbol be on all radio dials, therefore a CORRECT radio dial for 1955 cars
does NOT have those symbols. The problem now days is that most people think
that only the radio knobs were different between 1955 and 1956 so the
radios have been swapped between both years with only the knobs being
changed.
Kim
-----------------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "surface1", INTERNET:SURFACE1@prodigy.net
Seasons Greetings to all and thank U Bob for the wonderful things your
doing
for us.Question, does anyone make a steel cowl induction hood for a 56 chev
or even a fiberglass?I have a glass one but I believe it to be a 55, either
way I'd prefer a steel one.
-----------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com, INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com
Hi Bob: Actually, the triangles at 640 and 1240 did not appear until 1956.
That's how you can distinguish a '55 radio from a '56. These were the
stations that you would turn to in case of a national emergency. After a
series of beeps, the station that you were listening to would instruct you
to
tune in to either of these two frequencies. The name was Conolrad, which I
have grossly misspelled. Being a kid in grade school in the '50's, you
would
have learned this along with getting under your desk during air raid
drills.
Thanks for all of your work, Jay
------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
In a message dated 12/8/00 9:05:33 AM Pacific Standard Time,
BOB_FORD@compuserve.com writes:
<< hi i have a question for the list
i have two 55 chevys 1 two door and four door
my question is will the 2 door body fit on the 4 door frame?
thanks
charles nanners1@flash.net
oklahoma >>
YES, the frames are the same!
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Patrick Rodgers, INTERNET:prodgers@earthlink.net
Re: Question
Dear Bob,
The name of the system was the Civil Defense System. The stations to
listen to after the Russians dropped the big one.
Patrick Rodgers
----------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To Tom Garrett & Rod, I have overhauled many Carburators on tri-five
Chevys, & NONE of them has ever HAD a check ball in them. + on my sheets
from
the kits, it doesn't show a check ball at the bottom of the pump
well.????!@#$%%^&*() Am I missing something here????????????? Richard
-------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To Harry Jenkins, Harry, a friend of mine here in N. Idaho has a 56 & he
has
some type of device under his hood, which is hooked up to his battery,
which
is supposed to STOP any further rusting everywhere on the car body
!!!!!!!!
I don't know much about it or how it works, but he has had it on his car
now
for about 3 or 4 years & claims that it is working great! Have you heard
of
any device like this? Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
CCI lists two Texas based clubs in their February, 2000 issue
Alamo Classic Chevy Club
PO Box 150
Schertz, TX 78154
Gene Watson (210) 657-4920
site: http://members.tripod.com/alamo_ccc/
e Mail Chevy26822@aol.com
Concho Classic Chevy Club
2464 Stanton
Concho TX 76901
Mike King (915) 944-8197
the CCI state rep is
David Graves
1004 Mount View
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 245-8386
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "B & R", INTERNET:ROYBOBROY@wesnet.com
Hi Bob,
I have a question to the group.
Could someone PLEASE explain to me what a "Styeline DLX BelAir" is?
I've seen this posted in a couple of places on the net (like Ebay).
For 30 years I've been into 55 - 57 Chevies. Right now I own five (5) '57s,
that includes all three body styles. My first, a 57 BelAir 2-door Hardtop
(Sport Coupe), I've owned since 1972.
I have never seen (or heard) of a "Styleline DLX" body until now.
Any help answering this question? Thanks. RJ
-------------------------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Waldie, Matt", INTERNET:matt.waldie@attws.com
Answer to question below.
Thanks.
Matt
> To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
> From: David Randolph, INTERNET:dave4x4cruiser@yahoo.com
>
> Does anyone know a part number for the lower radiator hose on a '57 Chevy
> that has a 350 but with the radiator in front of the radiator support?
> It's
> a friend of mine who has the car. He has the 350 setting on the original
> 283 motor mounts, but the 350 has a long water pump and accessories. He's
> trying to find a hose long enough to reach and I thought maybe someone on
> the list here would know a part number. Thanks.
>
I was unable to locate this part number. When I had this problem,
I
went to Pep Boys and they let me go behind the counter and look through
their extensive hose collection. I found a hose that would work with a
little trimming. This is probably the best way to do it.
>
>
> Dave, Cheyenne Wyoming
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Kenneth L Ogle", INTERNET:kenneth.ogle@gte.net
Bob, someone was inquiring about the 57 blue dot taillight lens and asked
about the phone number of the Volunteer State Chevy Parts in Tennessee. It
is (615) 643-4583 or 859-6234. They are in Greenbrier, TN. Thanks Bob for
the GREAT 'Newsletter" and keep up the good work. IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS SO
REMEMBER THAT 'JESUS' IS STILL THE REASON FOR THE SEASON AND ALWAYS KEEP
'CHRIST' IN CHRISTMAS. Merry Christmas to all and as always remember 'GOD
is Love' and even more!!! Ken
PS. I still have for sale the 57 steering wheel, 57 instrument cluster, 56
4 barrel carb and intake, 57 4 barrel intake and the 5 wide white wall
tires 750 x 15 BFG's and have access to a 57 4 barrell oil bath air
cleaner. Call 423-479-6317 Cleveland, TN
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:HINOJOSA55@aol.com, INTERNET:HINOJOSA55@aol.com
Bob, Please place this in your Parts for sale list, I have approximately
(20)
but probably more 55-56-57 heater boxes, the heater cores removed, just
metal boxes. I will sell for $5 ea. plus shipping or come and get them all
for $ 20. If not sold they will be scrapped. I have many parts drums,
axles,
lots of sheet metal and, 6 parts cars will sell cheap what is not sold
will
be hauled of to to crusher. I need the room! bring a trailer.
Louie Hinojosa 1-661-834-9505 Bakersfiled Ca.
93313 E-mail
(LouieLouie567@aol.com) for complete list
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: ken smith, INTERNET:kszenith@webtv.net
Hi Bob this is Ken the radio man, actually 1955 did not have the CD on
them and it was 1956 (first year) and 1963 last year for cars, naturally
some of 56 radios got in 55 cars but this not correct we still fix a
few of these and when rebuilt they are great like the rest of the car!
Ken Smith
Editor's note. When did Chevy stop using tubes in their radios?
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
Radio triangles were part of the CONELRAD system of civil defense
warning. All broadcasting would stop in case of an emergency and you
would go to 640/1240 for directions on how to put your head between your
legs and kiss yourself goodby...
Used on '56 Chevys, not on '55s and is the quickest way to tell them
apart.
On the 8th day HE created the 55 Chevrolet
(and GMC Suburban Pickups)
http://community.webtv.net/mr55chev/555657CHEV
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: BLUE BEAR, INTERNET:rodder_ky@yahoo.com
HELP;
I HAVE A 56 NOMAD THAT I PICKED UP EARLIER THIS YEAR
IN CALIFORNIA. THE CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE, OTHER THAN
THE FIT UP OF THE LIFT GATE TO THE ROOF. DURING
RESTORATION, SOMEONE TRIED TO RE CONTOUR THE LIFT GATE
TO THE BREAKLINE OF THE ROOF, AND DIDN'T DO TOO GOOD
OF A JOB. I WILL HAVE TO EITHER TAKE IT OFF AND TRY
TO FIND SOMEONE TO REPAIR IT, OR TAKE IT OFF AND
REPLACE IT WITH ONE IN BETTER SHAPE. IT IS IN GREAT
SHAPE OTHER THAN WHERE SOMEONE TWEAKED IT A LITTLE TOO
MUCH.
#1 IS THERE ANY ADJUSTMENT AT ALL IN THE HINGES ?
#2 DOES ANYBODY KNOW OF ANYBODY THAT CAN RE CONTOUR IT
TO THE ROOF ?
#3 DOES ANY BODY HAVE ONE FOR SALE ?
#4 WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO STOP THE RATTLES ?
THANKS,
RODDER
www.rodder_ky@yahoo.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:classicchevy@bigfoot.com, INTERNET:classicchevy@bigfoot.com
FYI::: Bob, recommend that a person spend the monies
and buy a new gas tank for their classic chevy when
rebuilding them......I had my original tank flushed
out by professionals; but it seemed to still have
particles of rust.....so I removed the old tank and
installed a new tank...worked great ever since......
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
> From: "Waldie, Matt", INTERNET:matt.waldie@attws.com
>
> Bob,
> I am desperately seeking a Classic Chevy club in Dallas, TX. Can you
help?
>
> Thanks.
>
Hi Matt
try looking on www.car-list.com or www.hemmings.com you should be able to
find AT LEAST one club! good luck
Lenny Schaeffer
Malden MA
D56chevy@aol.com
President
Bearing Burners Car Club
781-397-1322
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Dana Dittbenner, INTERNET:danad@rconnect.com
Without research and a guess I say the radio dial triangle stood for
conalrad or continental alarm radio? Guess. Dana
Dittbenner, Seaforth,MN.
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Bill Kautz", INTERNET:kautz@home.com
Hi Bob,
The triangles on the dial denoted radio frequencies for emergency
broadcast. It was called "The Emergency Broadcast System". It was initially
developed to give warning of an impending nuclear attack. Later it was
expanded to include severe weather warnings and was used to direct people
to shelters, etc. I believe it first came into use in either the late 40s
or early 50s. Wild Bill
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Pete LeMmon, INTERNET:pete.lemmon@usa.net
HI BOB. THOSE TRIANGLES WERE THE CIVIL DEFENSE FREQS. TO GO TO IN CASE OF
ATOMIC ATTACK AND WERE THE CONELRAD (CONLRAD) FREQS. MY BEST GUESS FOR THE
CIPHER WOULD BE 'CONTINENTAL RADIO'.
PETE
SAN JOSE, CA
Editor's note. CONELRAD was CONtrol of ELectronic RADiation.
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Bill Kautz", INTERNET:kautz@home.com
Hi Sam,
Regarding sites for other cars may I suggest www.classicar.com They have
chats and forums for almost any car you can name. They also have a Tech
Tips section, even a section for kids. Wild Bill
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary White", INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Does anyone know where I can get a NOS temperature sending unit for a 283
power pack.
Gary White
gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Editor's note. I got one for my 57 at a local auto parts store however it
was not a GM part..
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Bob,
I can tell you that those little triangles came out in 1956, so you
won't see them on a 1955 radio. They were the locations to tune into in
the case of a national emergency. I believe it was called the "Emergency
Broadcasting System". Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:stephen@starkfilms.com
CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Stephen,
We have 57 blue dot taillight lenses in stock. They are $16.50pr. Give a
call or email if you want them. We take credit cards for your purchases.
Thank You, Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com, INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com
To answer the question about the triangle in the trifives. 1. The triangle
did not appear till 56 the 55 did not have it. 2. Also I believe it was
meant
to be the civil defense station that you turned to in case of an air
raid.................
Steve
Dallas TX
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:nanners1@flash.net
CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Donna, INTERNET:Fiftiesforever@webtv.net
Charles,
I one word, Yes. The frames on all 55-56 sedans are the same. Hardtop
frames have two additional braces, and then 57 frames are different.
Donna
Fifties Forever
206 Division Ave.
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-478-1306
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To: Chevy List, BOB_FORD
From: phillip l brown, INTERNET:lybc@earthlink.net
Sorry Bob, the '55 radios didn't have these. These were added to '56
and '57 radios for civil defense locations on your radio dial. One of
the quick ways to tell difference between the '55 and '56 radio is the
triangles.
Phillip
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Don Kent", INTERNET:dkent@socal.rr.com
Hi Bob,
Regarding your question about the small triangles on the radio dials:
President Truman established the CONELRAD [CONtrol of ELectronic RADiation]
system in 1951. to provide emergency alert to the public. Under this first
national alerting system in the event of a Soviet attack on the United
States, all commercial radio stations would cease normal operation, in
order
to prevent Soviet bombers from homing in on their targets by using specific
radio commercial radio stations as navigation beacons. Instead, selected
CONELRAD stations would broadcast on either 604kHz or 1240kHz to inform the
public about emergency measures. As part of the system it was obligatory
for
all radios sold after 1953 to have the CONELRAD frequencies 640/1240 kHz
marked with small triangles on the dial. The triangles were referred to as
CD marks, for Civil Defense. The marks on the radio dial were to make
finding the frequencies easy. This requirement was dropped, when the
CONELRAD system was replaced by the Emergency Broadcast System in 1963.
By the early 1960's the development of Soviet missiles had made the
CONELRAD system obsolete. Nowadays, even the Emergency Broadcast System
has
been replaced by the Emergency ALERT System. Under IT the weather service,
police agencies, or other government authority, can declare an emergency
and
broadcast an alert via the E.A.S. System. Most often it's used for weather
alerts.
Here in L.A. we don't even have a decent station for music left on the A.M.
dial, so there's not much to listen to. Anybody know a slick way to play a
cassette tape on a 57's radio speaker (with the transformer mounted on it)?
Don Kent
Northridge, CA
Editor's note. At the Long Beach swap meet a few months ago, someone was
selling a console that set above the transmission with a cassette player
and speaker in it. It looked very nice and it could be removed very easy
for judging if necessary.
BOB
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: "Jeff Wilson", INTERNET:jwilson@unctv.org
I believe these were special frequencies that were supposed to broadcast
"public service information" in the event of a "national emergency" (ie The
Commies are Coming!, The Martians have Landed!, etc ).
I believe all other broadcast stations were supposed to sign off the air in
these type situations to allow these "clear channel" stations virtually
nationwide coverage....
CJ "Mr Media" Wilson
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Clifchev@aol.com, INTERNET:Clifchev@aol.com
FOR SALE: 1 set (12 pieces) 55-57 Bel Air 2 door sedan side window
molding
set in excellent used condition $450.00. Used 1 piece California front
bumper with guards $250.00. 1 set restored 150 2 dr sedan door & 1/4
stainless (6 pieces) $650.00. All plus shipping.
Cliff Waldron
Cliff's Classic Chevrolet Parts Company
Portland, OR
503-667-4329
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:nanners1@flash.net
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
Charles,
A 55 Chevy 2 door SEDAN will fit directly on a 55 4 door sedans's frame
with no modification. However, if what you have is a 2door hardtop, that
won't fit on the 4 door's frame without adding an extra body mount. But
yes;
a 2dr sedan and a 4dr sedan's frame will work together. The frames for
these
two body styles (and the 6 passenger station wagons) were the same.
Wyatt Smolick
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