TriChrome
03-07-2018, 12:15 AM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2001 8:25 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.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AS THE LAST THING ON YOUR E-MAIL.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com, INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
Hay Fellow Artists,
I have a Aqua Blue car. Has anyone seen a cool interior (non-stock) that
goes well with this color?
Thanx, Paul
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com, INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
Hi Everbody,
I'm converting my 57 to an alternator so have a working Generator and Power
Steering Pump for sale. Anybody interested?
Email me at mears@up2me.com
Thanks,
Paul
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Donald Foster", INTERNET:dcfoster@orbitworld.net
hi Bob
looking for a name, address, or phone number of a guy in Ca. who straighten
the rear window frames. I saw an article in a magazine last year about him.
or if anyone knows of anyone else that does it. thanks
Don dcfoster@orbitworld.net
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Browser521@aol.com, INTERNET:Browser521@aol.com
Dennis McGillis was right, I neglected to explain fully what I'm looking
for.
I need the color number and brand of the correct blue paint that goes on
the
oil filter on a '56 chevy 6 cyl engine. the numbers I have have been
discontinued. Thanks, David Browe
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To: [unknown], BOB_Ford
From: INTERNET:JSBoober@aol.com, INTERNET:JSBoober@aol.com
HELLO BOB,
THANKS FOR THE LIST. I LOOK FORWARD TO EVERY ISSUE. I HAVE A 55 210 4 DR
AND A 56 BA SPT CPE. THE 56 IS A TOTAL FRAME OFF CUSTOM AND THE 55 HAS
BEEN MY DRIVER FOR THE PAST 10 YRS. I AM JUST STARTING TO REDO THE 55 AND
WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOUR MEMBERS FOR HELP. YES, IT PROBABLY IS A STUPID
QUESTION BUT WITHOUT THOSE I WOULD NOT HAVE COMPLETED THE 56.
I AM GOING TO SUICIDE THE REAR DOORS ON THE 55. I FOUND A COMPANY IN
OHIO , ROCKY HINGE CO., THAT MAKES HINGES , SUPPORTS AND LATCHES JUST FOR
THIS PURPOSE. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE THAT HAS TRIED ,SUCCESSFUL
OR NOT, OR KNOWS ANY0NE THAT HAS TRIED.
IF ANY ONE CAN HELP PLEASE CALL ME, JACK STRAHLE 609-799-9464,
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB BOB
JACK STRAHLE
56 BA SPT CPE
55 210 4 DR
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: "Condit, Matthew R [AMSTA-AR-WES]", INTERNET:mcondit@pica.army.mil
Thanks Wade on your response regarding the torque converter.
Anyone have a response on the correct color of a 57 Chevy WCFB? i.e. all
silver or top silver and middle section bronze-the application is for a 2 X
4 set-up.
What happened to the person who needed the chrome pieces for the door
pillar
post on a 57 four door sedan? I can help you.
Matt
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To: BOB FORD, Bob_Ford
From: CHARLIE SONSON, INTERNET:klmch@monet.net
Bob
I hope someone has an answer to the question on the last list about
proportioning valves on a disk brake systems. I am going to change my all
drum brakes to all disk brakes. 2 catalogs I have say that you need a
proportioning valve on an all disk brake system but not on an all drum
system. Are they just trying to sell more parts or is a proportioning
valve really needed on an all disk brake system.
CHARLIE
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: "Dean, Doug", INTERNET:Doug.Dean@Pfizer.com
I have installed Vintage Air systems on 3 vehicles, a '56 Chevy, '65 Impala
and a '68 Mustang and did the work all by myself in the drive way when I
lived in the desert heat of Las Vegas, NV. The equipment fit well for the
most part; the systems work very well, and the technical services
department
at Vintage Air was very helpful. I have no particular mechanical skills to
brag about. I would suggest however, that it is vital to have a very good
radiator/cooling system if you're already running on the warm side with
your
engine since the added strain of mounting the condenser in tandem with your
radiator robs some of the cooler air that normally flows through your
radiator. I wouldn't hesitate to use Vintage Air products again......Doug
Dean, Rogue River, OR
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
Does anyone on this list know the procedure for converting standard brakes
to
Original Power Brakes on a 56???????? I have all the parts needed, except
for a GOOD vacuum can. Mine does not have any attaching prongs or ends on
it
!!!!!! Would appreciate any help I can get on this job. Thanks in advance!
Richard
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:Badbowtie1024@aol.com, INTERNET:Badbowtie1024@aol.com
bob,keep up the good work,the list is great,i have a few questions-i have a
56 4 door belair,it is a original 6 cyl 3 spd on the colunm,it has factory
black dash and black and ivory seats,ect,now the door jams are like a light
green and ivory,the jams look original,(the car was repainted hunter green
and gloss white)i am just curios if those exterior and interior colors
could
have been a posibillity then,my truck jams are black though so i really am
having a hard time telling,if the light green and ivory could of been
paired
up with the black and ivory,if some body knows what the color combos where
back then,or if this might of been a specail order car or something,thanks
dan rock
wallingford,ct
56 belair 4 dr
ps i think that the first year that disk brakes werwe offer on full size
cars
was 63 but not to possitive,please email me if you know anything about my
car
at badbowtie1024@aol.com ,thanks again
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:five7man@juno.com, INTERNET:five7man@juno.com
Mike, I have a factory service manuals for 1991 Firebird and Camaro. If
any of the info from these would be helpful let me know and we'll see
about e-mailing it to you. I have not personally set one of these up in a
street rod, but work at the G.M. Proving Gruonds and messed with these
things back in their day. I don't remember to much in the way of
emissions that can be eliminated except for possibly AIR system. There is
a shop that specializes in fuel injection its called Howell Engine
Developments,Inc.6201 Industrial Way, Marine City, Mi. 48039 (810)
765-5100 Fax (810)765-1503. I have not dealt with them but read several
articles that mentioned them in the car mags. Hope this helps.
Ken Mueller II / five7man@juno.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com,
INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com
Hi again Bob and list members,
I'm finally current on my lists. Someone asked why need a
proportioning valve when installing disk brakes. The disk brake and the
drum brake require
different amounts of pressure to operate. To be sure to have smooth brake
operation without
the risk of locking them up, this valve is used to regulate the pressure to
the
front and rear.
I made this conversion, and the kit warned about the danger of not
installing this
valve.
Bob, thanks for all of the time and effort you put into publishing
and mailing this list.
It is informative and entertaining at the same time. Your efforts are
truly appreciated.
Rich, Baltiomore MD
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Leonardjohn@firestoneindustrial.com,
Bob,
1967 was the first year for optional disc brakes on a full size
Chevrolet. Looking for a 55 Convert LR Quarter window frame and a
3.08-3.55 posi unit for 55-64 Chev full size. Any help would be
appreciated. Case's Chevy won't part with his parts, so don't refer me to
him please. Feel free to contact me with any airspring, suspension,
questions members might have. Here to help. Thanks Mr. Ford!! John
Leonard vventures@iquest.net
I think that the "Born in East L.A." video, Cheech and Chong's Springstein
parody, Had a 55 convertible they were cruising around in. (Sometime in
the mid-80's)
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CC: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "WADE H. WATTS", INTERNET:watereemechser@mindspring.com
Carl, you are correct, you do not need a proportioning valve on vehicles
that has disc brakes on all four wheels.
Good Luck, Wade Watts
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
<< 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. >>
My 56 has those springs & it has 15" wheels ?????? Is there something wrong
here??????? Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:J56chev@aol.com, INTERNET:J56chev@aol.com
Bob, do any of your members in So. Calif. area know of a reputable body
shop
that is capable of welding in and replacing floor plans on a '56
convertible?
A friend of mine has one and had to pull it out of a shop recently. They
said
it needed extensive work and they were not equipped to finish project. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
JIm London
9845 Whitmore St.
El Monte, Calif. 91733
(626) 448-6050
J56CHEV@AOL.COM
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Ballestrin, Anthony", INTERNET:ABallestrin@sbpd.com
Bob, I wanted to thank you for the Chevy List. I was referred to the list
on
February 18th by Ted Hetherington from Ventura County chevys. I just
returned yesterday (February 27th)from Phoenix, Arizona with a car that
matches what I wanted. I had been checking all of the other Chevy resources
on the internet and in print for about six months without success.
The car a 1957 210 four door, sedan will soon be a classic, replica of a
Santa Barbara police car from 1957. Thanks again to Ted from Ventura Chevys
and Bob Ford.
Tony Ballestrin
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu, INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu
Regarding the "part that chevy forgot" I built a shock mount for my 56
sedan out of a piece of 1-1/4 inch schedule 10 pipe. A simple piece of
pipe welded directly between the frame rails, no beefing up of the frame
required. Here is a tip: Throw away the original type shocks with the top
posts. Get some new shocks that have the eyelet with the rubber bushings
on top and bottom. These shocks are generally better that the post type.
Look what type of shocks are used on trucks and 4x4's. What I did was to
find a large bolt that fit through the top eyelet. I believe it was 3/4
inch. I then drilled two holes through the 1-1/4 inch pipe "shock mount",
stuck the bolts through and welded them in place. This is where the upper
shock eye mounts to the shock mount. I have been running this for about 3
years and it has stood up to many big block launches. The whole thing cost
less than $10. I believe it is easier to remove my shocks than I would be
to try to get a wrench in between a "store bought" shock mount and the
trunk floor as would be required with the upper post type shocks. When I
work on my modified '56, I try to look at how modern performance vehicles
do things. To look at how chevy did things in the '50's only solves part
of the problem. If you go through the trouble of correcting the factory
shock mount problem, why solve it with a bad solution? It may be that you
really love those factory style shocks or like scraping your knuckles on
the underside of the trunk. One last thing, sprint cars are great! There
are many high performance suspension and break components that are used
on sprint cars that are easily adapted to a 55-57 chevy. Sprint car
products are built to take the abuse of the dirt track and definitely hold
up while cruzing down the strip. If anyone has interest in my wilwood twin
master cylinder breaks let me know. I stole these off a sprint car. Pretty
cool and I get lots of comments about them. This setup will work for
drum/drum, disc/drum, or disc/disc setups. Cost about $150 new. Still
looking for big block fender well headers and good front fenders for a 65
chevy II. Thanks
Editor's note. I am interested in your wilwood twin master cylinder.
Please tell us more.
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com, INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com
rj
>
> 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.
these are one's you made. however with some others out there perhaps they
may not have enough clearance. also, it is sometimes easier to remove the
shock mount to get at the bolts for the shocks.
> 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............
rod
some guys may want to remove the rear shock mount to get at the shocks
easier or to run exhaust pipes that are larger or whatever.
if you can get at your rear shocks and shock bolts easily without removing
the shock bar mount then it's ok to weld. one thing to consider is if you
need to move the shock bar mount later on. it may be easier to drill new
holes a little lower (or higher) than to break the weld and re-weld again.
not sure about the effect of drilling a hole in the chassis. as long as
it's not a very big hole i dont think it would matter. they make chassis
much stronger than necessary. if you drilled holes all over the chassis
that's one thing. but 2 small holes which are then filled with a bolt
shouldnt matter. i suppose the bolt screwing into the hole would 'replace'
what was drilled out of the frame.
louis
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "chevrolet nomad association", INTERNET:chevymad@gionline.net
HI
THIS IS FOR BOB MCNULTY
EMAIL CAME BACK TWICE.
NEED TO KNOW WHAT YEAR OF MID FIVE AND WHICH SIDE HE NEEDS THE CHROME FOR.
MIGHT HAVE IT.
JAN
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Clint Goulet", INTERNET:cgishere2@home.com
Thanks Bob for the hard work!!! This may have been covered before but does
a
55 Chevy 4 dr wagon front bench seat fit in a 57 2 dr handyman wagon
application ?? I have the handyman and it has bucket seats but I would like
a bench so my sweetie could slide on over when we are cruzin. If anyone is
sure let me know, thanks in advance. email at cgishere2@home.com.
Clint Goulet, Michigan..
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "B & R", INTERNET:ROYBOBROY@wesnet.com
Hi Bob,
Once again, great job your doing on the list.
To Rod,
Rod, if you want to bolt your Rear Shock Mount in instead of welding it, go
ahead. As long as you place the bolts in the center of the rails, you won't
(or shouldn't weaken it)
BOTH my '57 Hardtops have Rear Mounts under them that I fabricated out of
2"
square 1/4" wall steel tubing.
The guy who welded together the first mount I made said he didn't see why
it
wouldn't support a Semi? (this may be stretch, but I think they're heavier
than a '57 Chevy?)
After 18 years, I've yet to have ANY trouble from either mount, and it's
not
that hard to make one up.
Thanks. RJ
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Tjjpgarrett@aol.com, INTERNET:Tjjpgarrett@aol.com
Hey, guys. Does anyone have a product or method they would recommend for
cleaning and sealing a gas tank? The tank on my 57 sedan is apparently
rusty
and is fouling my carb. After only a few minutes (after taking the carb
off
and cleaning) the car won't idle. It runs great right after cleaning. It
runs great if you keep the rpms up. But let it idle down and she'll drop
out. However, it will idle after cleaning the carb. I've looked at
virtually all the points of tuning the engine. I also added a second fuel
filter. Since I've seen the residue in the bowls, I am convinced it's
trash
in the gas. Any recommendations?
Tom in the other LA - Lower Alabama
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Robert Willis", INTERNET:willisb@kos.net
Bob.
Re. disc brakes on a full size Chevy .
The first year I ever saw discs on a full size Chevy was 1969 . There
were not many around but I did see them . I started work as a mechanic in
71 so these cars were still fairly new at the time .
BOB W willisb@kos.net
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
Without digging out the books, I believe the 1967 Chevrolet offered the
4 piston disc brakes as an option. I recall wondering why they did not
have them on the '66-427 Biscaynes & Bel Airs...
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: INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com, INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com
Hi Bob: Re the disc brake question. I took the complete disc brake system
from a 1968 Impala wagon (327-275hp, t400, 10 bolt open) to install in my
68
Biscayne. Maybe available in '67? Jay
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com, INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com
Bob, the spring wrapping the drums are a vibration damper. My guess on
disk
brake, big cars is 1972. Rod.....
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "McNulty, Bob", INTERNET:BMCNULTY@csuchico.edu
TIA Bob for the list
I have a chance to pick up a 78 camero (whole car, wrecked) that has a "350
and automatic tranny in it" for $350
I really want to put a 350/350 or r400 in my 56 and was wondering if anyone
could tell me anything about the most likely setup this camero might have.
I haven't been able to contact the seller yet or see the car for myself.
but was wondering if someone could enlighten me a little (my wife seems to
have no problem enlightening me with her opinon ;-)
Would/could this be a possible swap? I really don't know that much about
when chevy went with tuned port injection/computer stuff and all and am not
interested in trying my hand at any of that. Is 78 a good year of the
standar carb type 350, HEI i can deal with, plus I hope to get all the Air
conditioning goodies and power steering stuff as well as the brakes.
Any coments or help increasing my knowledge base, much appreciated.
Thanks
Bob
--------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Jeff Wilson", INTERNET:jwilson@unctv.org
Anyone know the rated towing capacity of a 57
station wagon w/ a V-8 engine and auto trans
(3.55 rear end ratio I think)?
CJ Wilson
jwilson@unctv.org
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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: Friday, March 02, 2001 8:25 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.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AS THE LAST THING ON YOUR E-MAIL.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com, INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
Hay Fellow Artists,
I have a Aqua Blue car. Has anyone seen a cool interior (non-stock) that
goes well with this color?
Thanx, Paul
-----------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com, INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
Hi Everbody,
I'm converting my 57 to an alternator so have a working Generator and Power
Steering Pump for sale. Anybody interested?
Email me at mears@up2me.com
Thanks,
Paul
------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Donald Foster", INTERNET:dcfoster@orbitworld.net
hi Bob
looking for a name, address, or phone number of a guy in Ca. who straighten
the rear window frames. I saw an article in a magazine last year about him.
or if anyone knows of anyone else that does it. thanks
Don dcfoster@orbitworld.net
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Browser521@aol.com, INTERNET:Browser521@aol.com
Dennis McGillis was right, I neglected to explain fully what I'm looking
for.
I need the color number and brand of the correct blue paint that goes on
the
oil filter on a '56 chevy 6 cyl engine. the numbers I have have been
discontinued. Thanks, David Browe
-------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_Ford
From: INTERNET:JSBoober@aol.com, INTERNET:JSBoober@aol.com
HELLO BOB,
THANKS FOR THE LIST. I LOOK FORWARD TO EVERY ISSUE. I HAVE A 55 210 4 DR
AND A 56 BA SPT CPE. THE 56 IS A TOTAL FRAME OFF CUSTOM AND THE 55 HAS
BEEN MY DRIVER FOR THE PAST 10 YRS. I AM JUST STARTING TO REDO THE 55 AND
WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOUR MEMBERS FOR HELP. YES, IT PROBABLY IS A STUPID
QUESTION BUT WITHOUT THOSE I WOULD NOT HAVE COMPLETED THE 56.
I AM GOING TO SUICIDE THE REAR DOORS ON THE 55. I FOUND A COMPANY IN
OHIO , ROCKY HINGE CO., THAT MAKES HINGES , SUPPORTS AND LATCHES JUST FOR
THIS PURPOSE. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE THAT HAS TRIED ,SUCCESSFUL
OR NOT, OR KNOWS ANY0NE THAT HAS TRIED.
IF ANY ONE CAN HELP PLEASE CALL ME, JACK STRAHLE 609-799-9464,
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB BOB
JACK STRAHLE
56 BA SPT CPE
55 210 4 DR
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: "Condit, Matthew R [AMSTA-AR-WES]", INTERNET:mcondit@pica.army.mil
Thanks Wade on your response regarding the torque converter.
Anyone have a response on the correct color of a 57 Chevy WCFB? i.e. all
silver or top silver and middle section bronze-the application is for a 2 X
4 set-up.
What happened to the person who needed the chrome pieces for the door
pillar
post on a 57 four door sedan? I can help you.
Matt
---------------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, Bob_Ford
From: CHARLIE SONSON, INTERNET:klmch@monet.net
Bob
I hope someone has an answer to the question on the last list about
proportioning valves on a disk brake systems. I am going to change my all
drum brakes to all disk brakes. 2 catalogs I have say that you need a
proportioning valve on an all disk brake system but not on an all drum
system. Are they just trying to sell more parts or is a proportioning
valve really needed on an all disk brake system.
CHARLIE
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: "Dean, Doug", INTERNET:Doug.Dean@Pfizer.com
I have installed Vintage Air systems on 3 vehicles, a '56 Chevy, '65 Impala
and a '68 Mustang and did the work all by myself in the drive way when I
lived in the desert heat of Las Vegas, NV. The equipment fit well for the
most part; the systems work very well, and the technical services
department
at Vintage Air was very helpful. I have no particular mechanical skills to
brag about. I would suggest however, that it is vital to have a very good
radiator/cooling system if you're already running on the warm side with
your
engine since the added strain of mounting the condenser in tandem with your
radiator robs some of the cooler air that normally flows through your
radiator. I wouldn't hesitate to use Vintage Air products again......Doug
Dean, Rogue River, OR
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
Does anyone on this list know the procedure for converting standard brakes
to
Original Power Brakes on a 56???????? I have all the parts needed, except
for a GOOD vacuum can. Mine does not have any attaching prongs or ends on
it
!!!!!! Would appreciate any help I can get on this job. Thanks in advance!
Richard
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:Badbowtie1024@aol.com, INTERNET:Badbowtie1024@aol.com
bob,keep up the good work,the list is great,i have a few questions-i have a
56 4 door belair,it is a original 6 cyl 3 spd on the colunm,it has factory
black dash and black and ivory seats,ect,now the door jams are like a light
green and ivory,the jams look original,(the car was repainted hunter green
and gloss white)i am just curios if those exterior and interior colors
could
have been a posibillity then,my truck jams are black though so i really am
having a hard time telling,if the light green and ivory could of been
paired
up with the black and ivory,if some body knows what the color combos where
back then,or if this might of been a specail order car or something,thanks
dan rock
wallingford,ct
56 belair 4 dr
ps i think that the first year that disk brakes werwe offer on full size
cars
was 63 but not to possitive,please email me if you know anything about my
car
at badbowtie1024@aol.com ,thanks again
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:five7man@juno.com, INTERNET:five7man@juno.com
Mike, I have a factory service manuals for 1991 Firebird and Camaro. If
any of the info from these would be helpful let me know and we'll see
about e-mailing it to you. I have not personally set one of these up in a
street rod, but work at the G.M. Proving Gruonds and messed with these
things back in their day. I don't remember to much in the way of
emissions that can be eliminated except for possibly AIR system. There is
a shop that specializes in fuel injection its called Howell Engine
Developments,Inc.6201 Industrial Way, Marine City, Mi. 48039 (810)
765-5100 Fax (810)765-1503. I have not dealt with them but read several
articles that mentioned them in the car mags. Hope this helps.
Ken Mueller II / five7man@juno.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com,
INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com
Hi again Bob and list members,
I'm finally current on my lists. Someone asked why need a
proportioning valve when installing disk brakes. The disk brake and the
drum brake require
different amounts of pressure to operate. To be sure to have smooth brake
operation without
the risk of locking them up, this valve is used to regulate the pressure to
the
front and rear.
I made this conversion, and the kit warned about the danger of not
installing this
valve.
Bob, thanks for all of the time and effort you put into publishing
and mailing this list.
It is informative and entertaining at the same time. Your efforts are
truly appreciated.
Rich, Baltiomore MD
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Leonardjohn@firestoneindustrial.com,
Bob,
1967 was the first year for optional disc brakes on a full size
Chevrolet. Looking for a 55 Convert LR Quarter window frame and a
3.08-3.55 posi unit for 55-64 Chev full size. Any help would be
appreciated. Case's Chevy won't part with his parts, so don't refer me to
him please. Feel free to contact me with any airspring, suspension,
questions members might have. Here to help. Thanks Mr. Ford!! John
Leonard vventures@iquest.net
I think that the "Born in East L.A." video, Cheech and Chong's Springstein
parody, Had a 55 convertible they were cruising around in. (Sometime in
the mid-80's)
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CC: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "WADE H. WATTS", INTERNET:watereemechser@mindspring.com
Carl, you are correct, you do not need a proportioning valve on vehicles
that has disc brakes on all four wheels.
Good Luck, Wade Watts
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
<< 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. >>
My 56 has those springs & it has 15" wheels ?????? Is there something wrong
here??????? Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:J56chev@aol.com, INTERNET:J56chev@aol.com
Bob, do any of your members in So. Calif. area know of a reputable body
shop
that is capable of welding in and replacing floor plans on a '56
convertible?
A friend of mine has one and had to pull it out of a shop recently. They
said
it needed extensive work and they were not equipped to finish project. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
JIm London
9845 Whitmore St.
El Monte, Calif. 91733
(626) 448-6050
J56CHEV@AOL.COM
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Ballestrin, Anthony", INTERNET:ABallestrin@sbpd.com
Bob, I wanted to thank you for the Chevy List. I was referred to the list
on
February 18th by Ted Hetherington from Ventura County chevys. I just
returned yesterday (February 27th)from Phoenix, Arizona with a car that
matches what I wanted. I had been checking all of the other Chevy resources
on the internet and in print for about six months without success.
The car a 1957 210 four door, sedan will soon be a classic, replica of a
Santa Barbara police car from 1957. Thanks again to Ted from Ventura Chevys
and Bob Ford.
Tony Ballestrin
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu, INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu
Regarding the "part that chevy forgot" I built a shock mount for my 56
sedan out of a piece of 1-1/4 inch schedule 10 pipe. A simple piece of
pipe welded directly between the frame rails, no beefing up of the frame
required. Here is a tip: Throw away the original type shocks with the top
posts. Get some new shocks that have the eyelet with the rubber bushings
on top and bottom. These shocks are generally better that the post type.
Look what type of shocks are used on trucks and 4x4's. What I did was to
find a large bolt that fit through the top eyelet. I believe it was 3/4
inch. I then drilled two holes through the 1-1/4 inch pipe "shock mount",
stuck the bolts through and welded them in place. This is where the upper
shock eye mounts to the shock mount. I have been running this for about 3
years and it has stood up to many big block launches. The whole thing cost
less than $10. I believe it is easier to remove my shocks than I would be
to try to get a wrench in between a "store bought" shock mount and the
trunk floor as would be required with the upper post type shocks. When I
work on my modified '56, I try to look at how modern performance vehicles
do things. To look at how chevy did things in the '50's only solves part
of the problem. If you go through the trouble of correcting the factory
shock mount problem, why solve it with a bad solution? It may be that you
really love those factory style shocks or like scraping your knuckles on
the underside of the trunk. One last thing, sprint cars are great! There
are many high performance suspension and break components that are used
on sprint cars that are easily adapted to a 55-57 chevy. Sprint car
products are built to take the abuse of the dirt track and definitely hold
up while cruzing down the strip. If anyone has interest in my wilwood twin
master cylinder breaks let me know. I stole these off a sprint car. Pretty
cool and I get lots of comments about them. This setup will work for
drum/drum, disc/drum, or disc/disc setups. Cost about $150 new. Still
looking for big block fender well headers and good front fenders for a 65
chevy II. Thanks
Editor's note. I am interested in your wilwood twin master cylinder.
Please tell us more.
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com, INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com
rj
>
> 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.
these are one's you made. however with some others out there perhaps they
may not have enough clearance. also, it is sometimes easier to remove the
shock mount to get at the bolts for the shocks.
> 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............
rod
some guys may want to remove the rear shock mount to get at the shocks
easier or to run exhaust pipes that are larger or whatever.
if you can get at your rear shocks and shock bolts easily without removing
the shock bar mount then it's ok to weld. one thing to consider is if you
need to move the shock bar mount later on. it may be easier to drill new
holes a little lower (or higher) than to break the weld and re-weld again.
not sure about the effect of drilling a hole in the chassis. as long as
it's not a very big hole i dont think it would matter. they make chassis
much stronger than necessary. if you drilled holes all over the chassis
that's one thing. but 2 small holes which are then filled with a bolt
shouldnt matter. i suppose the bolt screwing into the hole would 'replace'
what was drilled out of the frame.
louis
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "chevrolet nomad association", INTERNET:chevymad@gionline.net
HI
THIS IS FOR BOB MCNULTY
EMAIL CAME BACK TWICE.
NEED TO KNOW WHAT YEAR OF MID FIVE AND WHICH SIDE HE NEEDS THE CHROME FOR.
MIGHT HAVE IT.
JAN
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Clint Goulet", INTERNET:cgishere2@home.com
Thanks Bob for the hard work!!! This may have been covered before but does
a
55 Chevy 4 dr wagon front bench seat fit in a 57 2 dr handyman wagon
application ?? I have the handyman and it has bucket seats but I would like
a bench so my sweetie could slide on over when we are cruzin. If anyone is
sure let me know, thanks in advance. email at cgishere2@home.com.
Clint Goulet, Michigan..
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "B & R", INTERNET:ROYBOBROY@wesnet.com
Hi Bob,
Once again, great job your doing on the list.
To Rod,
Rod, if you want to bolt your Rear Shock Mount in instead of welding it, go
ahead. As long as you place the bolts in the center of the rails, you won't
(or shouldn't weaken it)
BOTH my '57 Hardtops have Rear Mounts under them that I fabricated out of
2"
square 1/4" wall steel tubing.
The guy who welded together the first mount I made said he didn't see why
it
wouldn't support a Semi? (this may be stretch, but I think they're heavier
than a '57 Chevy?)
After 18 years, I've yet to have ANY trouble from either mount, and it's
not
that hard to make one up.
Thanks. RJ
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Tjjpgarrett@aol.com, INTERNET:Tjjpgarrett@aol.com
Hey, guys. Does anyone have a product or method they would recommend for
cleaning and sealing a gas tank? The tank on my 57 sedan is apparently
rusty
and is fouling my carb. After only a few minutes (after taking the carb
off
and cleaning) the car won't idle. It runs great right after cleaning. It
runs great if you keep the rpms up. But let it idle down and she'll drop
out. However, it will idle after cleaning the carb. I've looked at
virtually all the points of tuning the engine. I also added a second fuel
filter. Since I've seen the residue in the bowls, I am convinced it's
trash
in the gas. Any recommendations?
Tom in the other LA - Lower Alabama
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Robert Willis", INTERNET:willisb@kos.net
Bob.
Re. disc brakes on a full size Chevy .
The first year I ever saw discs on a full size Chevy was 1969 . There
were not many around but I did see them . I started work as a mechanic in
71 so these cars were still fairly new at the time .
BOB W willisb@kos.net
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
Without digging out the books, I believe the 1967 Chevrolet offered the
4 piston disc brakes as an option. I recall wondering why they did not
have them on the '66-427 Biscaynes & Bel Airs...
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: INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com, INTERNET:JHCHEVYPARTS@aol.com
Hi Bob: Re the disc brake question. I took the complete disc brake system
from a 1968 Impala wagon (327-275hp, t400, 10 bolt open) to install in my
68
Biscayne. Maybe available in '67? Jay
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com, INTERNET:CHEVYBA55@aol.com
Bob, the spring wrapping the drums are a vibration damper. My guess on
disk
brake, big cars is 1972. Rod.....
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "McNulty, Bob", INTERNET:BMCNULTY@csuchico.edu
TIA Bob for the list
I have a chance to pick up a 78 camero (whole car, wrecked) that has a "350
and automatic tranny in it" for $350
I really want to put a 350/350 or r400 in my 56 and was wondering if anyone
could tell me anything about the most likely setup this camero might have.
I haven't been able to contact the seller yet or see the car for myself.
but was wondering if someone could enlighten me a little (my wife seems to
have no problem enlightening me with her opinon ;-)
Would/could this be a possible swap? I really don't know that much about
when chevy went with tuned port injection/computer stuff and all and am not
interested in trying my hand at any of that. Is 78 a good year of the
standar carb type 350, HEI i can deal with, plus I hope to get all the Air
conditioning goodies and power steering stuff as well as the brakes.
Any coments or help increasing my knowledge base, much appreciated.
Thanks
Bob
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Jeff Wilson", INTERNET:jwilson@unctv.org
Anyone know the rated towing capacity of a 57
station wagon w/ a V-8 engine and auto trans
(3.55 rear end ratio I think)?
CJ Wilson
jwilson@unctv.org
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