From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 7:16 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.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AS THE LAST THING ON YOUR E-MAIL.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com, INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com
Hi Bob: Always a pleasure when the list appears. Again, thanks for all of
your hard work. While I don't remember which Everly Brothers song that went
with the video, I do remember the car. It was what appeared to be a candy
gold rag which, when the song was thru, had a '53 Chev grille bar with
extra
teeth, was, at least nosed, and had a white (T&R?) interior. I think that I
also saw it in a magazine after that.
Jay
--------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com,
INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com
Hi Bob and list members,
Catching up on the lists, I see a lot of comment about rear shock
mounting bars. Just to throw my couple cents in the pot.....I have one on
my 57 Nomad. It
also has air shocks. I have had the car about 4 years now and haven't had a
problem. In
fact, my being a novice at mechanics, I ordered one to install when I
change to the 3:73 posi rear from a '69 Camaro. While taking a close look
under the rear, in preparation to
install it, I found to my surprise that the previous owner had already made
the change. The
mount that I have is a double parallel cross member and not a one piece
tube that I had bought.
The company I bought it from indicated that the original floor mounting
points had to
be cut out on station wagons. This would allow clearance to keep the shock
mounting
at the original height or length. This is a very strong recommendation for
anyone doing
a high performance car.
Bob, your list is a valuable asset to the hobby. Guys, keep asking
all of those questions. The answers we get are helpful to a lot of us. I
have a lot of the
original shop books on my car, but unless you are big on mechanics,
electronics, etc. it is
still nice to ask people in the know and with experience. Beside the point
that in a lot of
cases, there is more than one way to approach a problem or to hear a better
idea on making
changes. As another member put it, the interaction of the list keeps the
interest level up.
We are all car nuts or we wouldn't be part of this list. Who among us does
not like to sit
around and talk about our cars, the good ol' days etc.?
Rich
Baltimore, MD
------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:carsprit@virnet.com, INTERNET:carsprit@virnet.com
Bob
I need some info about power brakes on my 55. I plan to put disk brakes on
all 4 wheels.
I am told that I need a proportioning valve on this setup.
I can understand why I would need a proportioning valve when I have disk
front and drum rear brakes.
I don't have a proprotioning valve when the brakes are all drum brakes.
Why do I need one when
the brakes are all disk?
Carl Vincent
---------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: John H, INTERNET:JohnH55@webtv.net
Bob, my family has enjoyed Todd's recipe's for years. We routinely make
his Nazi soup recipe (from Seinfeld episode).
He also has a weekly notification you can subscribe to off his web page
that alerts you to a new recipe each week. In fact before I got to your
email, I had down loaded this week's recipe for Red Lobster New England
Clam Chowder. It is a nice family project to make a recipe you are
interested in and then enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Peace.
John H.
------------------------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Francis, Roger D, SITS", INTERNET:rdfrancis@att.com
Bob... for the list,
To Dave Turner looking for an old travel trailer... Go to
www.traderonline.com and click on RV. Go to the search page and select
travel trailer (versus motorhome) and put in the year range, price and
geographic location in the US you would travel to buy it (NE, SE, WEST
etc).
Check it every week since they are always adding new listing. Several
thousand are on there now!!!!
Roger Francis
-----------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Francis, Roger D, SITS", INTERNET:rdfrancis@att.com
Bob... for the list
To Loretta looking for Vintage Air stories... I bought the "Sure Fit" kit
for my 59 Chevy truck (ok..its not a 55-57 Chevy.. but close). I had
several
problems with incorrect parts and parts missing but the customer service
people at Vintage sent the right part after I talked to them. One of the
pre-bent hoses just would not fit my 59 so I had new hoses fabricated at a
local AC shop. I am happy to say that I charged the system last weekend (I
live in Florida) and it is FREEZING cold and doses a nice job of
circulating
the air. I am very happy with the end result even though there were a few
trying times during the install. One thing else... the heather/defroster is
much better than the factory unit and since it uses the factory 59 heater
controls, it keeps the dash stock looking. I would give the unit an 8 for
the install/instructions, a 9 for customer service, and a 10 for overall
heating/cooling capability.
Roger Francis
--------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Robert Purvey", INTERNET:rpurvey@primus.ca
This is for Bob Mc Nulty re :rear drum spring.
Bob the spring that is present on the outside of the brake drums is to help
in the dissipation of heat. These were installed when Chevy went to 14"
wheels from 15". The next heat dissipation idea was the finned drums of the
sixties.
Bob Purvey Oakville Can.
------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: "Condit, Matthew R [AMSTA-AR-WES]", INTERNET:mcondit@pica.army.mil
Hi Bob,
Here's a point of contact for a padded dash:
Just Dashes
Dept. OC, 5941 Lemona Ave.
Van Nuys, Ca 91411
818-780-9005
------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:kenneth.j.siegfried@delphiauto.com,
Hi Bob,
Also I would like to comment on the "stupid question" Email. There is no
such
thing as a stupid question, these people are just "experts" and think that
every
one must know everything that they do. I would like to ask them how they
become
so smart not asking any questions? They must have been born smart knowing
all
the answers, and if they know all the answers why do they need to read your
list?
Thanks for the great list,
Ken Siegfried
---------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:CAPS4@aol.com, INTERNET:CAPS4@aol.com
Hi Bob and all Tri-Fivers,
This letter is in response to Louis from New York who replied to my
original post on Bob's list regarding the rear shock mount bar on our
tri-fives. Louis has hit on the question that I am trying to find the
answer
to. I am aware that there are about three (possibly more) different bars
out
there that are available. Naturally I want to purchase the strongest and
best
fitting bar. Can any member shed any light on just WHO is making the best
shock mount bar out there and where it can be purchased???
Also, still looking for an original foot operated windshield washer
unit
(or parts) for my 55 Nomad. Thanks, Pete Cap 55 Nomad
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com, INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com
does anyone have a newly rebuilt early carter AFB?
4 barrel, chevy. 3720 or 3721.
this would have gone on 327 v8, 300hp engines
3851761, 3862093, 3857360, 3851762, 3862092, 3857359, 3863153, 3863150
are the casting nos. or chevy part nos.
any of the above will work.
pls email me
thanks
louis
----------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
<< Bob I was given your e-mail and wanted to place a add? I dont know what
I
need to do but what I am looking for is a 1957 convertible to restore?I
dont want a rustbucket but one in 1/2 way decent shape ? Groege
cardg55@home.com
Editor's note. George, the first thing you need in your restoration
project is a big billfold.
GOOD LUCK
BOB >>
Not only that, I actually don't think there ARE any more 57 Convertibles
LEFT
to restore! IF there are, the owners would most likely NOT be interested
in selling them. And IF they would, Besides a big BILLFOLD, better have the
deed to your HOUSE !!!!!!!!! Hate to sound so NEGATIVE, but that is just
about FACT !!!!!!! Richard
------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To Ken Smith, Ken, my 56 orig. radio just suddenly quit working last year.
Antenna is hooked up, tried a new vibrator, already have the new
replacement
tube which I purchased from CCI that replaces the Ever-Troublesome OZ4
tube! Do you have any ideas of what else would cause these radios to just
quit working. The Vibrator still HUMS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks
for any help. Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "B & R", INTERNET:ROYBOBROY@wesnet.com
Hi Bob,
I just wanted to ask Louis from New York, "Why" would you need to remove
the
Rear Shock Mount to replace the Rear Shocks?
I never have.
The Mounts I fabricated have enough clearance that you CAN unbolt the top
of
the Shock with the Mount STILL under the Vehicle.
Also, if you didn't see my previous post to the List, I DO have a '57
Hardtop the Shocks broke through the Trunk Floor. So the Rear Mount I made
was a must to get the stress off this area.
Thanks. RJ
-------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:LKwasigroh@aol.com, INTERNET:LKwasigroh@aol.com
This is for Loretta with the '55 Nomad. I put a Vintage Air in my '56 Chev
this last year. I think there are a few things you should know about
before
having this done. The unit I put in was a complete under the dash
heater-A/C
system. The major problem is that you cannot use the original radio any
more. The unit takes up too much room behind the right hand side to allow
the speaker/power unit to fit. The other problem is that it is a very
tight
fit -- took me two days to get that thing in and tied down. Also, the
bracket for the compressor needed to be modified before it would line up
with
the belts properly. One other thing, make sure whoever does the install
hooks up the ground wire from the blower motor to the body. The
instructions
are real vague on that, but the blower won't work if you don't. Good luck.
Larry Kwasigroh
'56 210 Sport Sedan
-----------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: cspiteri, cspiteri
Hi Bob;
I wonder if any readers have Los Angeles Assembly Plant 1957 Chevrolets
built around April ( VIN #s 16X,XXX). The build sheet carbons for my Nomad
were under the front passenger side carpeting, between the carpeting and
padding. They provide some very interesting information, including
the Dealership, if the vehicle was "special order". I don`t know if it were
common practice or they just ended up there. I`d be interested in hearing
from
anyone else who has found their build sheet carbons.
Thanks,
Chuck Spiteri
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com, INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com
Thanks Bob. My question is for Louis in n.y., why do you say, not to weld
the
rear shock bar and to bolt it instead. I am putting one on mine and was
wanting to weld it. If you say, there is not enough strength in the side
rails and the welds will break the frame away, then couldn't I weld a
larger
plate for more reinforcement? I'm afraid that by drilling holes thru the
frame that it will weaken it. Rod............
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From: "Terry and Chris" <trobbins@netnitco.net>
Hi,
I am a high school principal who has a
passion for old cars. I have a 57 two door hard top. The reason I am
contacting you is to show you a product that your membership might be
interested in. I make these neon brake lights and have sold several of
them. If you or any of your members are interested, please contact
me.
See: http://tchevy.cjb.net/
Thank you
Terry Robbins
--------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:CHEVYLUV57@aol.com, INTERNET:CHEVYLUV57@aol.com
does anybody have an ac unit for a 55 olds? if so contact
chevyluv57@aol.com
-----------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:lybc@earthlink.net
From: "Don Kent", INTERNET:dkent@socal.rr.com
Hi Bob,
Phillip Brown asked about Cruise Nights in the Valley. Here they are:
#######
San Fernando Valley and vicinity, CA, Local Cruise Nights
Fridays: Bob's Big Boy, Burbank, starts 4:00 PM
Woodlake Bowl, 23130 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills,
starts
4:00 PM
Cruisers Car Wash, Northridge, starts 5:00 PM
Red Lion, 20200 Sherman Wy,Canoga Park.(just W of
Winnetka), 4:00 PM
Saturdays: Fuddruckers, Pasadena, starts 3:30 pm
1st Sat - Auto Spa Car Wash, Valencia, starts 5:00 PM
2nd Sat - Route 66, Canyon Country, starts 4:00 PM
(March-Oct.)
3rd Sat - Bob's Big Boy, Glendale, starts 4:00 PM
Last Saturday, Jim's Burgers, Eagle Rock, starts mid
afternoon
Sundays Weilers Deli, Northridge, starts 5:30 PM
You can find any missing addresses in the Internet phone directories, and
directions at www.MapQuest.
Best,
Don Kent
Northridge, CA
'57 BelAir 2dr H.T.
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com, INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com
Bob THE everly Brothers did infact have a song and video ""wings of a
nightengail"" and the video was infact a restoration of a 1957 chevy .
The video showed it being draged out of a junk yard (or as I call
them,Treasure yards) and towards the end of the video the finished car.
I too would like a copy of that video if any one knows where it would be
available . I have the song on cd but wish I would have recorded it when
it was being aired on CMTV. Thanks/Ernie
LITTLE SOUTH FORK RANCH
87478/536th Ave.
Creighton,Ne.68729 3992
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com, INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com
Hi Philip, I sent you the info about Pomona and Orange County cruises. I
can't help you about March and April events in the San Fernando Valley but
am
sending a blind copy of this message to a friend in the area who might be
able to. Thanks for the offer of info about events in Seattle area. I'll
check with you before my next visit. I understand the biggest private
collection in the USA is in Tacoma. Pomona is next Sunday, March 4 and is
the biggest automotive evnt on the west coast. See details at
Dennis McGillis
1955 Cameo
(CA plate: V8 CAMEO)
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
Orange County Region
949-551-4821 phone
949-551-1162 fax
949-533-7211 cell
mcgillis@aol.com
---------------------
To: Chevy List, BOB_FORD
From: phillip l brown, INTERNET:lybc@earthlink.net
To Bob McNulty in regards to the spring wrapped around the brake drum.
I've always thought it was to help dissipate heat buildup in the drum.
The spring coils readily give up the heat from the drum to the air and
help cool the drums.
Phillip
------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
55/56/57 ChEVY USED PARTS FOR SALE----> 2 pairs of 56 hoodbar extensions,
1
nice pair, 1 half decent pair as rechrome cores $25 &$13; station wagon
liftgate trim $20each; 55/56 dash speaker bracket $10; 55 210 headlight
knob & shaft $10; 56 fender skirts $50pair; 4dr sedan interior garnish
moldings for small quarter window $10pair; 210 4dr sedan beltline
stainless
moldings $60 for 6pcs; 57 150 & 56 210/150 wagon upper paint dividers
$30each; 57/56 150 lower windshield corner moldings $20each; 55 6cyl
stick
camshaft & gear $30; 56 BA hardtop sunvisors, lt green perforated vinyl
$10pair; working 57 6cyl starter $30; 55 & 57 210 4dr wagon nice cowl
tags
$10each; 4dr hardtop rear door post caps (pot metal pieces) $10pair. I do
have more than this. Email me for the list.
Wyatt Smolick
Fleetwood, PA 19522
WSSmolick@aol.com
------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:classicchevy@bigfoot.com, INTERNET:classicchevy@bigfoot.com
Bob, just a suggestion for others that are restoring
their classic Chevy's, I had my engine rebuilt on my
classic 56 Chevy, along with other components, and had
the fuel tank flushed out by a garage in
Seattle...anyway the car ran fine for a short while,
then began to sputter. I immediately pulled the fuel
tank (knowing everything else was replaced),and
replaced it with an original tpe (new) tank; and has
ran great since.
----------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "David Turner", INTERNET:jdturner@sowega.net
Wanted:
'55-'58 chevy that will pull a small airstream travel trailer,must be road
ready and needs not to be fully restored.
Also looking for a small single axle airstream travel trailer.
Thanks
David Turner
1105 Hancock Drive
Americus, GA 31709
Home Ph. 912-924-8488 after 7pm edt
Office Ph. 912-937-2567
Office Fx. 912-937-5691
Email: jdturner@sowega.net
-------------------------------------------------
From: editor
Here is some Chevy trivia for you. What was the first year full sized
Chevys offered disk brakes?
BOB
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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
VOICE 714-637-8877
FAX 714-637-2955
Editor of the 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST and TURBOGLIDE REGISTRY
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 7:16 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.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AS THE LAST THING ON YOUR E-MAIL.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com, INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com
Hi Bob: Always a pleasure when the list appears. Again, thanks for all of
your hard work. While I don't remember which Everly Brothers song that went
with the video, I do remember the car. It was what appeared to be a candy
gold rag which, when the song was thru, had a '53 Chev grille bar with
extra
teeth, was, at least nosed, and had a white (T&R?) interior. I think that I
also saw it in a magazine after that.
Jay
--------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com,
INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com
Hi Bob and list members,
Catching up on the lists, I see a lot of comment about rear shock
mounting bars. Just to throw my couple cents in the pot.....I have one on
my 57 Nomad. It
also has air shocks. I have had the car about 4 years now and haven't had a
problem. In
fact, my being a novice at mechanics, I ordered one to install when I
change to the 3:73 posi rear from a '69 Camaro. While taking a close look
under the rear, in preparation to
install it, I found to my surprise that the previous owner had already made
the change. The
mount that I have is a double parallel cross member and not a one piece
tube that I had bought.
The company I bought it from indicated that the original floor mounting
points had to
be cut out on station wagons. This would allow clearance to keep the shock
mounting
at the original height or length. This is a very strong recommendation for
anyone doing
a high performance car.
Bob, your list is a valuable asset to the hobby. Guys, keep asking
all of those questions. The answers we get are helpful to a lot of us. I
have a lot of the
original shop books on my car, but unless you are big on mechanics,
electronics, etc. it is
still nice to ask people in the know and with experience. Beside the point
that in a lot of
cases, there is more than one way to approach a problem or to hear a better
idea on making
changes. As another member put it, the interaction of the list keeps the
interest level up.
We are all car nuts or we wouldn't be part of this list. Who among us does
not like to sit
around and talk about our cars, the good ol' days etc.?
Rich
Baltimore, MD
------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:carsprit@virnet.com, INTERNET:carsprit@virnet.com
Bob
I need some info about power brakes on my 55. I plan to put disk brakes on
all 4 wheels.
I am told that I need a proportioning valve on this setup.
I can understand why I would need a proportioning valve when I have disk
front and drum rear brakes.
I don't have a proprotioning valve when the brakes are all drum brakes.
Why do I need one when
the brakes are all disk?
Carl Vincent
---------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: John H, INTERNET:JohnH55@webtv.net
Bob, my family has enjoyed Todd's recipe's for years. We routinely make
his Nazi soup recipe (from Seinfeld episode).
He also has a weekly notification you can subscribe to off his web page
that alerts you to a new recipe each week. In fact before I got to your
email, I had down loaded this week's recipe for Red Lobster New England
Clam Chowder. It is a nice family project to make a recipe you are
interested in and then enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Peace.
John H.
------------------------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Francis, Roger D, SITS", INTERNET:rdfrancis@att.com
Bob... for the list,
To Dave Turner looking for an old travel trailer... Go to
www.traderonline.com and click on RV. Go to the search page and select
travel trailer (versus motorhome) and put in the year range, price and
geographic location in the US you would travel to buy it (NE, SE, WEST
etc).
Check it every week since they are always adding new listing. Several
thousand are on there now!!!!
Roger Francis
-----------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Francis, Roger D, SITS", INTERNET:rdfrancis@att.com
Bob... for the list
To Loretta looking for Vintage Air stories... I bought the "Sure Fit" kit
for my 59 Chevy truck (ok..its not a 55-57 Chevy.. but close). I had
several
problems with incorrect parts and parts missing but the customer service
people at Vintage sent the right part after I talked to them. One of the
pre-bent hoses just would not fit my 59 so I had new hoses fabricated at a
local AC shop. I am happy to say that I charged the system last weekend (I
live in Florida) and it is FREEZING cold and doses a nice job of
circulating
the air. I am very happy with the end result even though there were a few
trying times during the install. One thing else... the heather/defroster is
much better than the factory unit and since it uses the factory 59 heater
controls, it keeps the dash stock looking. I would give the unit an 8 for
the install/instructions, a 9 for customer service, and a 10 for overall
heating/cooling capability.
Roger Francis
--------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Robert Purvey", INTERNET:rpurvey@primus.ca
This is for Bob Mc Nulty re :rear drum spring.
Bob the spring that is present on the outside of the brake drums is to help
in the dissipation of heat. These were installed when Chevy went to 14"
wheels from 15". The next heat dissipation idea was the finned drums of the
sixties.
Bob Purvey Oakville Can.
------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: "Condit, Matthew R [AMSTA-AR-WES]", INTERNET:mcondit@pica.army.mil
Hi Bob,
Here's a point of contact for a padded dash:
Just Dashes
Dept. OC, 5941 Lemona Ave.
Van Nuys, Ca 91411
818-780-9005
------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:kenneth.j.siegfried@delphiauto.com,
Hi Bob,
Also I would like to comment on the "stupid question" Email. There is no
such
thing as a stupid question, these people are just "experts" and think that
every
one must know everything that they do. I would like to ask them how they
become
so smart not asking any questions? They must have been born smart knowing
all
the answers, and if they know all the answers why do they need to read your
list?
Thanks for the great list,
Ken Siegfried
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:CAPS4@aol.com, INTERNET:CAPS4@aol.com
Hi Bob and all Tri-Fivers,
This letter is in response to Louis from New York who replied to my
original post on Bob's list regarding the rear shock mount bar on our
tri-fives. Louis has hit on the question that I am trying to find the
answer
to. I am aware that there are about three (possibly more) different bars
out
there that are available. Naturally I want to purchase the strongest and
best
fitting bar. Can any member shed any light on just WHO is making the best
shock mount bar out there and where it can be purchased???
Also, still looking for an original foot operated windshield washer
unit
(or parts) for my 55 Nomad. Thanks, Pete Cap 55 Nomad
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com, INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com
does anyone have a newly rebuilt early carter AFB?
4 barrel, chevy. 3720 or 3721.
this would have gone on 327 v8, 300hp engines
3851761, 3862093, 3857360, 3851762, 3862092, 3857359, 3863153, 3863150
are the casting nos. or chevy part nos.
any of the above will work.
pls email me
thanks
louis
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
<< Bob I was given your e-mail and wanted to place a add? I dont know what
I
need to do but what I am looking for is a 1957 convertible to restore?I
dont want a rustbucket but one in 1/2 way decent shape ? Groege
cardg55@home.com
Editor's note. George, the first thing you need in your restoration
project is a big billfold.
GOOD LUCK
BOB >>
Not only that, I actually don't think there ARE any more 57 Convertibles
LEFT
to restore! IF there are, the owners would most likely NOT be interested
in selling them. And IF they would, Besides a big BILLFOLD, better have the
deed to your HOUSE !!!!!!!!! Hate to sound so NEGATIVE, but that is just
about FACT !!!!!!! Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To Ken Smith, Ken, my 56 orig. radio just suddenly quit working last year.
Antenna is hooked up, tried a new vibrator, already have the new
replacement
tube which I purchased from CCI that replaces the Ever-Troublesome OZ4
tube! Do you have any ideas of what else would cause these radios to just
quit working. The Vibrator still HUMS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks
for any help. Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "B & R", INTERNET:ROYBOBROY@wesnet.com
Hi Bob,
I just wanted to ask Louis from New York, "Why" would you need to remove
the
Rear Shock Mount to replace the Rear Shocks?
I never have.
The Mounts I fabricated have enough clearance that you CAN unbolt the top
of
the Shock with the Mount STILL under the Vehicle.
Also, if you didn't see my previous post to the List, I DO have a '57
Hardtop the Shocks broke through the Trunk Floor. So the Rear Mount I made
was a must to get the stress off this area.
Thanks. RJ
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:LKwasigroh@aol.com, INTERNET:LKwasigroh@aol.com
This is for Loretta with the '55 Nomad. I put a Vintage Air in my '56 Chev
this last year. I think there are a few things you should know about
before
having this done. The unit I put in was a complete under the dash
heater-A/C
system. The major problem is that you cannot use the original radio any
more. The unit takes up too much room behind the right hand side to allow
the speaker/power unit to fit. The other problem is that it is a very
tight
fit -- took me two days to get that thing in and tied down. Also, the
bracket for the compressor needed to be modified before it would line up
with
the belts properly. One other thing, make sure whoever does the install
hooks up the ground wire from the blower motor to the body. The
instructions
are real vague on that, but the blower won't work if you don't. Good luck.
Larry Kwasigroh
'56 210 Sport Sedan
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: cspiteri, cspiteri
Hi Bob;
I wonder if any readers have Los Angeles Assembly Plant 1957 Chevrolets
built around April ( VIN #s 16X,XXX). The build sheet carbons for my Nomad
were under the front passenger side carpeting, between the carpeting and
padding. They provide some very interesting information, including
the Dealership, if the vehicle was "special order". I don`t know if it were
common practice or they just ended up there. I`d be interested in hearing
from
anyone else who has found their build sheet carbons.
Thanks,
Chuck Spiteri
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com, INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com
Thanks Bob. My question is for Louis in n.y., why do you say, not to weld
the
rear shock bar and to bolt it instead. I am putting one on mine and was
wanting to weld it. If you say, there is not enough strength in the side
rails and the welds will break the frame away, then couldn't I weld a
larger
plate for more reinforcement? I'm afraid that by drilling holes thru the
frame that it will weaken it. Rod............
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From: "Terry and Chris" <trobbins@netnitco.net>
Hi,
I am a high school principal who has a
passion for old cars. I have a 57 two door hard top. The reason I am
contacting you is to show you a product that your membership might be
interested in. I make these neon brake lights and have sold several of
them. If you or any of your members are interested, please contact
me.
See: http://tchevy.cjb.net/
Thank you
Terry Robbins
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:CHEVYLUV57@aol.com, INTERNET:CHEVYLUV57@aol.com
does anybody have an ac unit for a 55 olds? if so contact
chevyluv57@aol.com
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:lybc@earthlink.net
From: "Don Kent", INTERNET:dkent@socal.rr.com
Hi Bob,
Phillip Brown asked about Cruise Nights in the Valley. Here they are:
#######
San Fernando Valley and vicinity, CA, Local Cruise Nights
Fridays: Bob's Big Boy, Burbank, starts 4:00 PM
Woodlake Bowl, 23130 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills,
starts
4:00 PM
Cruisers Car Wash, Northridge, starts 5:00 PM
Red Lion, 20200 Sherman Wy,Canoga Park.(just W of
Winnetka), 4:00 PM
Saturdays: Fuddruckers, Pasadena, starts 3:30 pm
1st Sat - Auto Spa Car Wash, Valencia, starts 5:00 PM
2nd Sat - Route 66, Canyon Country, starts 4:00 PM
(March-Oct.)
3rd Sat - Bob's Big Boy, Glendale, starts 4:00 PM
Last Saturday, Jim's Burgers, Eagle Rock, starts mid
afternoon
Sundays Weilers Deli, Northridge, starts 5:30 PM
You can find any missing addresses in the Internet phone directories, and
directions at www.MapQuest.
Best,
Don Kent
Northridge, CA
'57 BelAir 2dr H.T.
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com, INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com
Bob THE everly Brothers did infact have a song and video ""wings of a
nightengail"" and the video was infact a restoration of a 1957 chevy .
The video showed it being draged out of a junk yard (or as I call
them,Treasure yards) and towards the end of the video the finished car.
I too would like a copy of that video if any one knows where it would be
available . I have the song on cd but wish I would have recorded it when
it was being aired on CMTV. Thanks/Ernie
LITTLE SOUTH FORK RANCH
87478/536th Ave.
Creighton,Ne.68729 3992
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com, INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com
Hi Philip, I sent you the info about Pomona and Orange County cruises. I
can't help you about March and April events in the San Fernando Valley but
am
sending a blind copy of this message to a friend in the area who might be
able to. Thanks for the offer of info about events in Seattle area. I'll
check with you before my next visit. I understand the biggest private
collection in the USA is in Tacoma. Pomona is next Sunday, March 4 and is
the biggest automotive evnt on the west coast. See details at
Dennis McGillis
1955 Cameo
(CA plate: V8 CAMEO)
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
Orange County Region
949-551-4821 phone
949-551-1162 fax
949-533-7211 cell
mcgillis@aol.com
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To: Chevy List, BOB_FORD
From: phillip l brown, INTERNET:lybc@earthlink.net
To Bob McNulty in regards to the spring wrapped around the brake drum.
I've always thought it was to help dissipate heat buildup in the drum.
The spring coils readily give up the heat from the drum to the air and
help cool the drums.
Phillip
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
55/56/57 ChEVY USED PARTS FOR SALE----> 2 pairs of 56 hoodbar extensions,
1
nice pair, 1 half decent pair as rechrome cores $25 &$13; station wagon
liftgate trim $20each; 55/56 dash speaker bracket $10; 55 210 headlight
knob & shaft $10; 56 fender skirts $50pair; 4dr sedan interior garnish
moldings for small quarter window $10pair; 210 4dr sedan beltline
stainless
moldings $60 for 6pcs; 57 150 & 56 210/150 wagon upper paint dividers
$30each; 57/56 150 lower windshield corner moldings $20each; 55 6cyl
stick
camshaft & gear $30; 56 BA hardtop sunvisors, lt green perforated vinyl
$10pair; working 57 6cyl starter $30; 55 & 57 210 4dr wagon nice cowl
tags
$10each; 4dr hardtop rear door post caps (pot metal pieces) $10pair. I do
have more than this. Email me for the list.
Wyatt Smolick
Fleetwood, PA 19522
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:classicchevy@bigfoot.com, INTERNET:classicchevy@bigfoot.com
Bob, just a suggestion for others that are restoring
their classic Chevy's, I had my engine rebuilt on my
classic 56 Chevy, along with other components, and had
the fuel tank flushed out by a garage in
Seattle...anyway the car ran fine for a short while,
then began to sputter. I immediately pulled the fuel
tank (knowing everything else was replaced),and
replaced it with an original tpe (new) tank; and has
ran great since.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "David Turner", INTERNET:jdturner@sowega.net
Wanted:
'55-'58 chevy that will pull a small airstream travel trailer,must be road
ready and needs not to be fully restored.
Also looking for a small single axle airstream travel trailer.
Thanks
David Turner
1105 Hancock Drive
Americus, GA 31709
Home Ph. 912-924-8488 after 7pm edt
Office Ph. 912-937-2567
Office Fx. 912-937-5691
Email: jdturner@sowega.net
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From: editor
Here is some Chevy trivia for you. What was the first year full sized
Chevys offered disk brakes?
BOB
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