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03-07-2018, 12:11 AM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2001 7:38 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
__________________________________________________ ____________________
From: editor
I thought you might enjoy the following.
BOB
Bob received a free ticket to the Superbowl from his company.
Unfortunately, when Bob arrived at the stadium he realized the
seat was in the last row in the corner of the stadium. He was closer
to
the Goodyear Blimp than the field! About halfway through the first
quarter,
Bob noticed an empty seat 10 rows off the field right on the 50-yard
line. He
decided to take a chance and made his way through the stadium and around
the
security guards to the empty seat. As he sat down, he asked the
gentleman
sitting next to him, "Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?" The man said
"No."
Very excited to be in such a great seat for the game, Bob said to the
man
next to him, "This is incredible! Who in their right mind would have a
seat like this at the Superbowl and not use it?!" The man replied,
"Well,
actually, the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my
wife, but
she passed away. This is the first Superbowl we haven't been to together
since we got married in 1967." "That's really sad," said Bob, "But still ,
couldn't you find
someone to take the seat? A relative or a close friend?" "No," the
man replied,
"They're all at the funeral.
--------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: April Q Grammont, INTERNET:aprilg57@juno.com
> To: bob ford, BOB_FORD
> From: "JIM LOWERY", INTERNET:JLOWERY2@calnet.com
>
> BOB
>
> I have a broken valve spring on my 56 210. Someone told me it is
> possible
> to replace that spring
> without pulling the head. Could that be true?
>
> JIM
> Editor's note. Yes I think it is true. There may be more than one
> way to
> do it. The way I remember is to inject air in the cylinder with a
> special
> fitting that goes in the spark plug hole. Then you can compress the
> spring
> and remove the spring retainer clips. This is from my memory of
> over 40
> years ago so if I am wrong, list members, please tell me.
> BOB
Yes. You are exactly correct. A couple years ago I had a valve spring
break on a car I was delivering to Florida. A valve spring broke. I
couldn't find a valve spring at any local parts store so I had the car
towed back to Maryland. I ordered a spring and also checked for tools at
an auto parts store. They had two things you need. One is an adapter to
screw into the spark plug hole(they actually had two different sizes in
the package I bought). The other was a valve spring compressor that is
made to attach to the rocker arm stud. There is a different tool for a
six than for a V-8(this car happened to be a 6). I bought both tools. I
changed out the valve spring without removing the head. I used about 30
pounds of pressure to hold the valve up while changing the spring. I
carry these tools with me on cruises-just in case there may be a need for
them in the future.
If you have a problem finding these tools, let me know and I'll dig them
out and see if I can find the part numbers and mfr.
April Grammont>
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com
Question to all:
In 1955 Bob Sweikert won the Indy 500 and was awarded the pace car,
a 1955 BelAir Convertable (see:
http://classicchevys.megalow.com/pace/pacecar.htm). What did he do with
that car? As Bob died a few years later it is very hard to find
information on this. I'm hoping some of our member/race fans may have some
information of this.
There were several '55 Convertibles painted as the pace car, but the
actual car that did the pace lap that was given to Bob Sweikert is the one
I'm gathering information on. I hope it ended up in a museum some place
like a lot of other Indy 500 pace cars.
Thanks, Kim
------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: jeff schilp, INTERNET:chevyjeff@yahoo.com
BOB GREAT SITE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! HERE ARE A FEW
PARTS I NEED TO SELL.
1. 57 BELAIR ORIGINAL STEERING WHEEL NEEDS RESTORATION
(75.00)
2. USED V8 RADIATOR GOOD CONDITION. (50.00)
3. ORIGINAL BELAIR RADIO NOT WORKING.(20.00)
4. BACK SEAT REDONE IN BLACK VYNIL WITH RED BOWTIE.
(150.00) PLUS SHIPPING
5.ASSORTED PARTS: FRONT DRUM BRAKES AND SPINDLES
DELUXE HEATER PARTS HEATER BOX, BLOWER MOTOR, (BEST
OFFER ON THESE PARTS PLUS SHIPPING).
ALL THESE PARTS CAME OFF A 57 2 DOOR HARDTOP THAT IS
BEING MODIFIED.
I AM LOCATED IN THE NORTH DALLAS TEXAS AREA.
CALL OR EMAIL JEFF @ 972 429 8415 OR CHEVYJEFF@YAHOO.COM
----------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: TOM LARSEN, INTERNET:QRTY@naa.org
Bob
You mentioned that GM got in trouble for putting Chevy engines in Buicks.
I heard my dad talk about that many years ago but I forgot the story.
Please give me more details. Is that the reason that Buicks now have GM
motors instead of Buick motors?
TOM
I also have forgot the details of the GM motor switch problem. Perhaps a
list member can tell us the full story.
BOB
------------------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Leonardjohn@firestoneindustrial.com,
We appreciate your dedication to the cause, Bob. Thanks! I witnessed and
older mechanic change a valve spring by removing the spark plug and feeding
a bunch of twine-like rope into the cylinder head. The air would work as
long as the seats/valves were good enough. Remember to put that piston
@TDC. Sometimes TDC is all that's necessary for this procedure. I hope
nothing got hammered!
Oh yea, about the Ford guy, not you Bob; I am sure that pointed
comment was only put there to get your reactions. We car folks are usually
passionate about out hobby and usually reactive types. I know I could
never switch brands. They are ugly and it would just be wrong!!!
Thanks again, John Leonard
---------------------------------------
To: [unknown], INTERNET:jlowery2@calnet.com
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:roy.r.nagel@gm.com, INTERNET:roy.r.nagel@gm.com
Bob,
Regarding your note on the question about replacing a broken valve spring
without removing the cylinder head: your memory has not failed you! I did
this
several times when I was attending college and patching-up old clunkers for
transportation.
Possibly a bit more detail would be helpful for Jim Lowery - and any others
confronted with a similar problem. Unless you already have a ready-made
fitting
for pressurizing the cylinder, the easiest way is to take an old spark plug
and
to break out the porcelain. Then, braze a fitting to allow you to connect
to an
air line that you can use to apply pressure (I'd recommend using an oil can
to
shoot a small quantity of SAE-90 or other heavy oil into the cylinder
before
installing the modified plug/fitting - to effect a better seal at the
rings).
Then rotate the engine to a position where both valves are closed. Apply
air
pressure. If you have a regulator that you can adjust to maintain a set
pressure
over time, that's preferred - but not really essential.
Push down on the top of the valve stem to check to assure that the valve is
securely seated (if it isn't, check everything again and apply more air
pressure). Then remove the adjusting nut and rocker arm, compress the
broken
valve spring and remove the keeper and valve keys. Compressing the
replacement
spring so that you can reinstall the keeper and keys may present a little
bit
more of a challenge (since the force required will be higher than the
shorter,
broken one). Depending upon which cylinder is involved, one may have to get
a
bit creative in order to effectively compress the spring as most valve
spring
compressors are designed to work with the head out and on a bench. I found
that
what worked best for me was to use an old valve spring compressor that was
designed for use on L-head engines (bought for about $3 as I recall, and
which I
still have) in combination with a steel bar that fastened to the cylinder
head
using whatever tapped holes were conveniently available.
I hope the above is of some help.
-------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com, INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com
California bumper (one piece) for '57 belair. Can ship UPS.
200 dollars. 212 734 8458 lou1@westnet.com Louis
--------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com, INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com
Dear Bob,
I have a 57 chevy bel air and need a master
CYLINDER for my chevy.. if someone has a spare
I would really appreciate if they let me know it
my number where i can be reached is
(909) 940-9374
or (949) 645-1577
Editor's note. A friend of mine told me he purchased one at a local NAPA
store.
BOB >>
*******************
I bought a full set of brake cylinders for my 1936 Chevrolet pickup at my
friendly local auto parts store. It took overnight to get them from a
warehouse. The prices were good, too.
Dennis McGillis
'55 Cameo
'36 Lowcab
949-551-4821 phone
949-551-1162 fax
949-533-7211 cellular
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:barry@thehotrodshop.net
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com, INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com
<< To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Barry Buchanan", INTERNET:barry@thehotrodshop.net
Hi Bob, Doing a great job with your list..
Here's a site that I think a lot of Mid-Chevy owners would
be interested in.............
http://www.stainlessresto.com/
The guy does stainless work,, even uses pictures a Black '55 Chevy
for the example shots. He can restore the stainless out there.
Tell 'em The Hot Rod Shop . Net sent 'ya !
Thanks, Barry
The Hot Rod Shop
http://thehotrodshop.net
818-707-6069 >>
***********************
Barry, thanks for the great tip about stainless restoration at Bob Mayle's.
I am in the market for such a service. You (like me) are in southern CA.
Do
you really ship your trim to NY for straightening and polishing? Isn't
there
someone in southern CA to do it?
Thanks,
Dennis McGillis
1955 Cameo
949-551-4821 phone
949-551-1162 fax
949-533-7211 cellular
Editor's note. I have had excellent results with stainless restoration at
Verns Chrome Plating in
Gardena. Talk to Bob Barnes at 323-754-4126.
BOB
------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
AMEN to Warren's reply to Brent's IDIOTIC request to Bob, to do a Ford
list!
This guy MUST be on drugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No one in their right mind
would
request a Chevy man who devotes so-o-o-o-o-o much time putting out such a
great list to all us Chevy enthusiasts, to put out a Ford list!!!!!!! In
the first place, if he is a Ford owner, what is he doing subscribing to
Bob's
Chevy list ????????????? With a selfish attitude like he has, I am sure
his
request to be deleted from this list will be cheerfully
granted.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hasta la vista Brent!
Richard
-------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "DIGITAL GRAFFIX INC.", INTERNET:steve@digitalgraffix.com
I'm in need of good fenders and a hood? for my
1955 Bel Air Sport Coupe???????
Is after market metal front end fenders & hood available any where?
Any direction on this matter would be considered helpful.
Thanks Bob and that guy with his ford attitude needs to pipe down and thank
you for you service. You owe him and ford lovers nothing!!!!
please check out this link Bob http://www.egroups.com/
Its about e-groups a free service I use on projects and I am wondering if
its not a perfect medium for your listings??
any way Thank You Bob
Steven MacLennan
Chevy Man
--------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:JCoron1707@aol.com, INTERNET:JCoron1707@aol.com
DEAR BOB,
COULD U ANNOUNCE TO OUR PEOPLE THAT I AM
IN A NEED OF A MASTER CYLINDER FOR A
57 CHEVY BEL AIR... IF ANY ONE HAS ONE THEY
CAN CALL ME AT 949 645 1577 OR 909 940 9374
AND ASK FOR ROBERT CORONADO
-------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com, INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com
Hi Bob and Members ,,Well as far as I`m concerned we all ready have a
Bob ""Ford"" list and "ITS ALL ABOUT CHEVYS" !!!!! What I don`t
understand is why would we want a ford list ?? WHAT would we put on it
?? Ernie @ the LITTLE SOUTH FORK RANCH
--------------------------------------
To: "'BOB_FORD@COMPUSERVE.COM'", BOB_FORD
From: "JOHNSON, ELMER R. (JSC-NT)", INTERNET:elmer.r.johnson1@jsc.nasa.gov
Please add me to the list. I'm looking for a good set of '55 Chevy
headliner bows.
Bubba57-chevy
------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I have another question concerning the rear axle on my 56 wagon. I don't
know if I should replace the axle shaft bearing seals or not. This axle is
out of a low mile original car. If I do replace the seal, is the bearing
lock ring supplied with the new seal? I think that it gets destroyed
during
bearing removal. Is there a way to see if the original seals are ok
without
removing the bearing?
Thanks,
Wyatt Smolick
WSSmolick@aol.com
-----------------------------
To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: "Condit, Matthew R [AMSTA-AR-WES]", INTERNET:mcondit@pica.army.mil
Hello Bob,
I'd appreciate if you would post this-Thanks for your help.
I have a 2X4 manifold GM 3739653 which checks out to be a 57 Chevy
manifold.
I have two WCFB's that fit on the studs but the base of the carb overhangs
the plenum too much
to where I think it would not work. It appears the plenum should be wider
to
accommodate the channels on the underside of the base of the carb. The
carbs
are supposed to be 57 carbs. I have a single 4 bbl manifold that accepts
either carb fine.
Can someone provide guidance. Thanks
Matt
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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, January 27, 2001 7:38 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
__________________________________________________ ____________________
From: editor
I thought you might enjoy the following.
BOB
Bob received a free ticket to the Superbowl from his company.
Unfortunately, when Bob arrived at the stadium he realized the
seat was in the last row in the corner of the stadium. He was closer
to
the Goodyear Blimp than the field! About halfway through the first
quarter,
Bob noticed an empty seat 10 rows off the field right on the 50-yard
line. He
decided to take a chance and made his way through the stadium and around
the
security guards to the empty seat. As he sat down, he asked the
gentleman
sitting next to him, "Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?" The man said
"No."
Very excited to be in such a great seat for the game, Bob said to the
man
next to him, "This is incredible! Who in their right mind would have a
seat like this at the Superbowl and not use it?!" The man replied,
"Well,
actually, the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my
wife, but
she passed away. This is the first Superbowl we haven't been to together
since we got married in 1967." "That's really sad," said Bob, "But still ,
couldn't you find
someone to take the seat? A relative or a close friend?" "No," the
man replied,
"They're all at the funeral.
--------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: April Q Grammont, INTERNET:aprilg57@juno.com
> To: bob ford, BOB_FORD
> From: "JIM LOWERY", INTERNET:JLOWERY2@calnet.com
>
> BOB
>
> I have a broken valve spring on my 56 210. Someone told me it is
> possible
> to replace that spring
> without pulling the head. Could that be true?
>
> JIM
> Editor's note. Yes I think it is true. There may be more than one
> way to
> do it. The way I remember is to inject air in the cylinder with a
> special
> fitting that goes in the spark plug hole. Then you can compress the
> spring
> and remove the spring retainer clips. This is from my memory of
> over 40
> years ago so if I am wrong, list members, please tell me.
> BOB
Yes. You are exactly correct. A couple years ago I had a valve spring
break on a car I was delivering to Florida. A valve spring broke. I
couldn't find a valve spring at any local parts store so I had the car
towed back to Maryland. I ordered a spring and also checked for tools at
an auto parts store. They had two things you need. One is an adapter to
screw into the spark plug hole(they actually had two different sizes in
the package I bought). The other was a valve spring compressor that is
made to attach to the rocker arm stud. There is a different tool for a
six than for a V-8(this car happened to be a 6). I bought both tools. I
changed out the valve spring without removing the head. I used about 30
pounds of pressure to hold the valve up while changing the spring. I
carry these tools with me on cruises-just in case there may be a need for
them in the future.
If you have a problem finding these tools, let me know and I'll dig them
out and see if I can find the part numbers and mfr.
April Grammont>
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@collins.rockwell.com
Question to all:
In 1955 Bob Sweikert won the Indy 500 and was awarded the pace car,
a 1955 BelAir Convertable (see:
http://classicchevys.megalow.com/pace/pacecar.htm). What did he do with
that car? As Bob died a few years later it is very hard to find
information on this. I'm hoping some of our member/race fans may have some
information of this.
There were several '55 Convertibles painted as the pace car, but the
actual car that did the pace lap that was given to Bob Sweikert is the one
I'm gathering information on. I hope it ended up in a museum some place
like a lot of other Indy 500 pace cars.
Thanks, Kim
------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: jeff schilp, INTERNET:chevyjeff@yahoo.com
BOB GREAT SITE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! HERE ARE A FEW
PARTS I NEED TO SELL.
1. 57 BELAIR ORIGINAL STEERING WHEEL NEEDS RESTORATION
(75.00)
2. USED V8 RADIATOR GOOD CONDITION. (50.00)
3. ORIGINAL BELAIR RADIO NOT WORKING.(20.00)
4. BACK SEAT REDONE IN BLACK VYNIL WITH RED BOWTIE.
(150.00) PLUS SHIPPING
5.ASSORTED PARTS: FRONT DRUM BRAKES AND SPINDLES
DELUXE HEATER PARTS HEATER BOX, BLOWER MOTOR, (BEST
OFFER ON THESE PARTS PLUS SHIPPING).
ALL THESE PARTS CAME OFF A 57 2 DOOR HARDTOP THAT IS
BEING MODIFIED.
I AM LOCATED IN THE NORTH DALLAS TEXAS AREA.
CALL OR EMAIL JEFF @ 972 429 8415 OR CHEVYJEFF@YAHOO.COM
----------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: TOM LARSEN, INTERNET:QRTY@naa.org
Bob
You mentioned that GM got in trouble for putting Chevy engines in Buicks.
I heard my dad talk about that many years ago but I forgot the story.
Please give me more details. Is that the reason that Buicks now have GM
motors instead of Buick motors?
TOM
I also have forgot the details of the GM motor switch problem. Perhaps a
list member can tell us the full story.
BOB
------------------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Leonardjohn@firestoneindustrial.com,
We appreciate your dedication to the cause, Bob. Thanks! I witnessed and
older mechanic change a valve spring by removing the spark plug and feeding
a bunch of twine-like rope into the cylinder head. The air would work as
long as the seats/valves were good enough. Remember to put that piston
@TDC. Sometimes TDC is all that's necessary for this procedure. I hope
nothing got hammered!
Oh yea, about the Ford guy, not you Bob; I am sure that pointed
comment was only put there to get your reactions. We car folks are usually
passionate about out hobby and usually reactive types. I know I could
never switch brands. They are ugly and it would just be wrong!!!
Thanks again, John Leonard
---------------------------------------
To: [unknown], INTERNET:jlowery2@calnet.com
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:roy.r.nagel@gm.com, INTERNET:roy.r.nagel@gm.com
Bob,
Regarding your note on the question about replacing a broken valve spring
without removing the cylinder head: your memory has not failed you! I did
this
several times when I was attending college and patching-up old clunkers for
transportation.
Possibly a bit more detail would be helpful for Jim Lowery - and any others
confronted with a similar problem. Unless you already have a ready-made
fitting
for pressurizing the cylinder, the easiest way is to take an old spark plug
and
to break out the porcelain. Then, braze a fitting to allow you to connect
to an
air line that you can use to apply pressure (I'd recommend using an oil can
to
shoot a small quantity of SAE-90 or other heavy oil into the cylinder
before
installing the modified plug/fitting - to effect a better seal at the
rings).
Then rotate the engine to a position where both valves are closed. Apply
air
pressure. If you have a regulator that you can adjust to maintain a set
pressure
over time, that's preferred - but not really essential.
Push down on the top of the valve stem to check to assure that the valve is
securely seated (if it isn't, check everything again and apply more air
pressure). Then remove the adjusting nut and rocker arm, compress the
broken
valve spring and remove the keeper and valve keys. Compressing the
replacement
spring so that you can reinstall the keeper and keys may present a little
bit
more of a challenge (since the force required will be higher than the
shorter,
broken one). Depending upon which cylinder is involved, one may have to get
a
bit creative in order to effectively compress the spring as most valve
spring
compressors are designed to work with the head out and on a bench. I found
that
what worked best for me was to use an old valve spring compressor that was
designed for use on L-head engines (bought for about $3 as I recall, and
which I
still have) in combination with a steel bar that fastened to the cylinder
head
using whatever tapped holes were conveniently available.
I hope the above is of some help.
-------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com, INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com
California bumper (one piece) for '57 belair. Can ship UPS.
200 dollars. 212 734 8458 lou1@westnet.com Louis
--------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com, INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com
Dear Bob,
I have a 57 chevy bel air and need a master
CYLINDER for my chevy.. if someone has a spare
I would really appreciate if they let me know it
my number where i can be reached is
(909) 940-9374
or (949) 645-1577
Editor's note. A friend of mine told me he purchased one at a local NAPA
store.
BOB >>
*******************
I bought a full set of brake cylinders for my 1936 Chevrolet pickup at my
friendly local auto parts store. It took overnight to get them from a
warehouse. The prices were good, too.
Dennis McGillis
'55 Cameo
'36 Lowcab
949-551-4821 phone
949-551-1162 fax
949-533-7211 cellular
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], INTERNET:barry@thehotrodshop.net
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com, INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com
<< To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Barry Buchanan", INTERNET:barry@thehotrodshop.net
Hi Bob, Doing a great job with your list..
Here's a site that I think a lot of Mid-Chevy owners would
be interested in.............
http://www.stainlessresto.com/
The guy does stainless work,, even uses pictures a Black '55 Chevy
for the example shots. He can restore the stainless out there.
Tell 'em The Hot Rod Shop . Net sent 'ya !
Thanks, Barry
The Hot Rod Shop
http://thehotrodshop.net
818-707-6069 >>
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Barry, thanks for the great tip about stainless restoration at Bob Mayle's.
I am in the market for such a service. You (like me) are in southern CA.
Do
you really ship your trim to NY for straightening and polishing? Isn't
there
someone in southern CA to do it?
Thanks,
Dennis McGillis
1955 Cameo
949-551-4821 phone
949-551-1162 fax
949-533-7211 cellular
Editor's note. I have had excellent results with stainless restoration at
Verns Chrome Plating in
Gardena. Talk to Bob Barnes at 323-754-4126.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
AMEN to Warren's reply to Brent's IDIOTIC request to Bob, to do a Ford
list!
This guy MUST be on drugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No one in their right mind
would
request a Chevy man who devotes so-o-o-o-o-o much time putting out such a
great list to all us Chevy enthusiasts, to put out a Ford list!!!!!!! In
the first place, if he is a Ford owner, what is he doing subscribing to
Bob's
Chevy list ????????????? With a selfish attitude like he has, I am sure
his
request to be deleted from this list will be cheerfully
granted.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hasta la vista Brent!
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "DIGITAL GRAFFIX INC.", INTERNET:steve@digitalgraffix.com
I'm in need of good fenders and a hood? for my
1955 Bel Air Sport Coupe???????
Is after market metal front end fenders & hood available any where?
Any direction on this matter would be considered helpful.
Thanks Bob and that guy with his ford attitude needs to pipe down and thank
you for you service. You owe him and ford lovers nothing!!!!
please check out this link Bob http://www.egroups.com/
Its about e-groups a free service I use on projects and I am wondering if
its not a perfect medium for your listings??
any way Thank You Bob
Steven MacLennan
Chevy Man
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:JCoron1707@aol.com, INTERNET:JCoron1707@aol.com
DEAR BOB,
COULD U ANNOUNCE TO OUR PEOPLE THAT I AM
IN A NEED OF A MASTER CYLINDER FOR A
57 CHEVY BEL AIR... IF ANY ONE HAS ONE THEY
CAN CALL ME AT 949 645 1577 OR 909 940 9374
AND ASK FOR ROBERT CORONADO
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com, INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com
Hi Bob and Members ,,Well as far as I`m concerned we all ready have a
Bob ""Ford"" list and "ITS ALL ABOUT CHEVYS" !!!!! What I don`t
understand is why would we want a ford list ?? WHAT would we put on it
?? Ernie @ the LITTLE SOUTH FORK RANCH
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To: "'BOB_FORD@COMPUSERVE.COM'", BOB_FORD
From: "JOHNSON, ELMER R. (JSC-NT)", INTERNET:elmer.r.johnson1@jsc.nasa.gov
Please add me to the list. I'm looking for a good set of '55 Chevy
headliner bows.
Bubba57-chevy
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I have another question concerning the rear axle on my 56 wagon. I don't
know if I should replace the axle shaft bearing seals or not. This axle is
out of a low mile original car. If I do replace the seal, is the bearing
lock ring supplied with the new seal? I think that it gets destroyed
during
bearing removal. Is there a way to see if the original seals are ok
without
removing the bearing?
Thanks,
Wyatt Smolick
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: "Condit, Matthew R [AMSTA-AR-WES]", INTERNET:mcondit@pica.army.mil
Hello Bob,
I'd appreciate if you would post this-Thanks for your help.
I have a 2X4 manifold GM 3739653 which checks out to be a 57 Chevy
manifold.
I have two WCFB's that fit on the studs but the base of the carb overhangs
the plenum too much
to where I think it would not work. It appears the plenum should be wider
to
accommodate the channels on the underside of the base of the carb. The
carbs
are supposed to be 57 carbs. I have a single 4 bbl manifold that accepts
either carb fine.
Can someone provide guidance. Thanks
Matt
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