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03-07-2018, 12:18 AM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 10:55 AM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
MARCH 23, 2001
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
__________________________________________________ ____________________
From: editor
I got all of the list returned that I sent to anyone whose address is
XXXXXX@HOME.COM
The Internet is having some kind of a problem with these e-mail addresses.
BOB
--------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:PMc9355592@aol.com, INTERNET:PMc9355592@aol.com
Bob,
Believe it was Johnie the Bell Hop. You should have seen
the seat and pedals on his car. I saw him one day in the
50's in Hyattsville, Md.
Jim McEvoy 56 Bel Air
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:hartson@kvvi.net
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:cdmhenry@earthlink.net, INTERNET:cdmhenry@earthlink.net
Hartson,
We have a friend who has a '62 fuelie unit that was removed several
(20 or so) years ago. The unit is complete & should work. Think he
wanted $3K for it, but may have sold it by now. Is this something you
are interested in? Believe he may also have the engine, but not sure.
Know he has an engine, but don't remember what he said it came from or
what displacement it is. We can inquire for you when we see him. Please
advise. We also know some FI dealers who WILL have a '62 unit, but be
ready for a big price.
On another subject. You might also try to find out if any of the
insurance agencies that were in business in 1971, in Peekskill, are
still around. We were able to find the original buyer of our '55 210
hardtop by looking through an insurance agency records from 1962! The
smaller the town, the better your chances.
CDM
Editor's note. Anyone know if you can just take the intake and carb off of
a 283 and replace it with
a Fuel Injection unit or is the conversion much more complicated?
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:roy.r.nagel@gm.com, INTERNET:roy.r.nagel@gm.com
The answer (and I don't even smoke) is cigarettes - "Call for Philip
Morris!"
(And the question was "What product was advertised by a short man in a bell
hop
uniform shouting Call for P-----M-----")
Editor's note. Cigarettes companies have an interesting marketing problem.
Their products kills 1000 people a day so they have to find 1000 new
customers each day just to stay even in sales.
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com, INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com
Bob, the Bell Hop called for Phillip Morris cigarettes!
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "McGinnis, Wayne", INTERNET:wmcginnis@usa.norgren.com
"CALL for PHILLIP MORRIS!!!!!"
Wayne McGinnis
RM Technician
Ext. 557
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Vern Goode", INTERNET:verngoode@att.net
Hey Bob, Keep up the good work.
The short guy in the bellhop uniform did Philip Morris cigarette ads.
Hey Reno Rick, how you doing partner - I had a hard drive crash and lost
the information you e-mailed me about the car glass restoration products.
I believe they are produced by "Eastman" but not sure - Help.
Vern Goode
San Jose
verngoode@att.net
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: dave durchenwald, INTERNET:dandpdurch@webtv.net
"Call for Phillip Morris" was the line spoken by the little man in the
bell hop uniform.... He was selling "Phillip Morris" cigarettes....
Do you or any of the list readers know if anyone is reproducing front
fenders for the 1956 car? I need a passenger side front for my 56 Bel
Air.... I am also looking for a turquoise colored padded dash and a/c
dash outlets for the same car..... Thanks, Dave Durchenwald
--------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: floyd albright, INTERNET:fastimage@home.com
For Sale - Complete '55 Rolling Frame $500. Comes with free '58 / 283,
powerglide, driveshaft and 4 older -low milage Radial Tires.
Floyd
Renton, WA
425-235-0209
fastimge@home.com
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "David Turner", INTERNET:jdturner@sowega.net
Hello,
Looking for a '58 Biscayne 4-door in running cond. for daily driver.
Thanks
David Turner
1105 Hancock Drive
Americus, GA 31709
Home Ph. 912-924-8488
Office Ph. 912-937-2567
Office Fx. 912-937-5691
Airstream Web site:
http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor/library/airstream/airstream.htm
Pedal Tractor Web site: http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor.htm
Email: jdturner@sowega.net
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com, INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com
Bob, re: bell hop uniformed guy- calling for PHILLIP MORRIS!
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Warren Kramer", INTERNET:wrkchevy@hotmail.com
The short man was saying "Call for Phillip Morris"
wrkchevy@hotmail.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: John Lynn, INTERNET:lsulynn@attglobal.net
Bob: your questions are generally very challenging, but the question about
the ad seems easy; Maybe I'm just older than I think.
The ad was for cigarettes and the complete phrase was "call for Phillip
Morris". Selling Lucky Strikes, I believe.
I am delighted by the increased posting of replies to questions to your
site. Thanks folks, keep it up!!!!!
John Lynn
lsulynn@attglobal.net
Baton Rouge, LA
Editor's note. Lucky Strikes. That sure brings back memories Anyone
remember L S M F T?
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Tom64tbolt@aol.com, INTERNET:Tom64tbolt@aol.com
The answer to your trivia question is call for Phillip Morris.
The front section from a Dodge dakota 2wd pickup works very well under the
front of a 55-57. It can be grafted on right where the factory seamed on
the
original front section. It gives you manual or power rack and pinion and 11
1/2 disc brakes. I reused the front frame horns off the original frame
and
fabricated a new radiator support and motor mounts for a 502/502.
When finished off it looks factory installed, no one has a clue what it's
from.
I've bought several 700 R4s and usually only pay $250 at the local wrecking
yard. The way I hooked up the electronics in our car was to get the stand
alone wiring harness, vacuum switch and check valve from a early GM pickup
that didn't use a computer but had either a 350 lock up trans or a 700R4
trans. It works fine, the converter locks and it shifts to 4th gear. Some
of
the vacuum switches were adjustable to control converter lockup based on
vacuum.
Bob; Could you please post these parts.
Thanks
I have a nice 57 1 piece frame for sale, blasted and primed with DP90. I
have all the suspension and will sell with or without. $1200 complete. 57
283/180hp 2 barrel engine no intake or carb otherwise complete. $475
Tom or Andrew Clarkston MI (248) 393-9111
---------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Chuck Elliott, INTERNET:sjsnakeman@home.com
Bob, et al
I have a 57 convertible that I picked up about 6 months ago. It is
stock, with a 283 4 bbl, power glide, power steering. It appears that
it is an older restoration, probably about 10-15 years ago. My problem
is that I can't make up my mind on what to do with it. I'm torn between
leaving it stock and putting in an upgraded drive train with disk
brakes.
Right now it can be driven. But it sat for several years prior to me
buying it. So I am having lots of problems that seem to always appear
with cars that don't get driven regularly.
I think I would like to put in a 350 with a 700R tranny and disk
brakes. I want a reliable driver and I don't think I can have that with
the original drivetrain. I don't want a hot rod, just a cruizer.....
How about a little feedback from you folks out there. Give me pros and
cons to help me decide. I have had lots of old chevys but this is my
first 57.
Thanks for any help offered.
Chuck
San Juan Capistrano.
-----------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Chuck Elliott, INTERNET:sjsnakeman@home.com
>>
Here is a memory test for you. What product was advertised by a short
man in a bell hop uniform shouting CALL FOR P------ M-----?
BOB
>>
Bob
That would be "Phillip Morris" as in the cigarettes.
Chuck
57 conv.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Tim Knierim", INTERNET:tknierim@rr1.net
Hi All, In response to inquiries about swapping different rearends
into Tri-Fives I can add a little insight. I am familiar with what is
available out there in the junk yard land. First of all, an original
rearend is 60" drum face to drum face. '66-'67 Nova rearends are 58" wide
which allow for wider tires. If you want to maintain the original width,
'68 up Nova type GM cars have a rearend approximately the same width as
original. As for Ford 9" rear ends early Broncos have a rear width of
58"(approx) but the pinion is offset and not centered. The Lincoln
Versailles and some Granadas and Monarchs used a 9" which had disc brakes.
This rearend is also offset(1inch), measures 58"(approx) wide. I would NOT
recommend it because the disc brakes are HUGE and parts are expensive. I
have found that most all Ford rearends have the pinion offset from center.
I have just been through this whole episode with my '57 and I finally
narrowed a 9' Ford to my specifications which is 59" with the pinion
centered. I didn't want to get too narrow and get the inside of tire and
wheel too close to the leaf springs. I intend to use 8" wheels with the
same offset as Corvette rallys and wanted just a little more wheel to
quarter panel clearance. By making the rearend 59" wide drum face to drum
face, I gained an additional 1/2 inch clearance on each side. All swaps
require a change of spring perches and the addition of tabs to hold the
rubber bumper retainers if you intend to use the stock suspension
components. I hope that this information will be helpful for other Tri-Five
enthusiasts. Inquiries welcome.
Thanks, Tim
Tim Knierim
Casey, Illinois
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "surface1", INTERNET:SURFACE1@prodigy.net
Phillip Morris
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Dana Dittbenner, INTERNET:danad@rconnect.com
That was a real easy trivia question. Call for Phillip Morris.Remeber
this one well from TV as a youngster. The enunciation was very
interesting and really caught your attention. Dana
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Sandra Scott", INTERNET:sandyscott@peoplepc.com
Hi Bob,
We'd like to post on your site the following:
1956 Chevy/Nomad parts for sale: Power brake vacuum tank $50, Steering
control valve-needs seals $75, Deluxe windshield washer pump with glass jar
and concentrate bottle $250, Hood bird $50, V-8 emblem from hood mint
condition $30, Hood V $20, 265 2-barrel engine complete from oil-bath air
cleaner to exhaust manifolds, fan to flywheel, 11,000 miles since R & R,
stock bore, CAN HEAR IT RUN $1,250, 3-piece chrome bumper-mounted grill
guard $300.
Carl Scott
716-434-7350 any time
Lockport NY
sandyscott@peoplepc.com
thank you.
p.s. - great site for info! thanks for having us.
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
I believe your short man was Johnny the bellhop "calling for Phillip
Morris" - but It sorta came out sounding like Phillip Maurice. That was
back in the days when cigarette advertising was all over the media, and
9 out of 10 doctors who tried Camels went back to women.
On the 8th day HE created the 55 Chevrolet
(and GMC Suburban Pickups)
http://community.webtv.net/mr55chev/555657CHEV
Editor's note. Sandy, I like your sense of humor. Back then doctors were
all men. Has the world ever changed now?
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:BUDFOSDICK@aol.com, INTERNET:BUDFOSDICK@aol.com
Bob,
I need 15" rims for my '56 Chev. -6" wide like original rims-to fit over
disc
brakes. What cars came with such a rim or where can I go to get same?
Also
need the 4 beads added inside the rim to hold original Belair wheel covers.
Where can I get that work done to the wheels?
Bud Fosdick
Heartbeat Classic Chevy's
Escondido, CA
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Conoso@aol.com, INTERNET:Conoso@aol.com
THe bell hop in the ads, was pushing Phillip Morris cigarettes. Thanks
for
all your work on the list.
Bob Fowler in Texas
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:HINOJOSA55@aol.com, INTERNET:HINOJOSA55@aol.com
Bob, Please post, Thanks, I've been trying but no luck yet! I'm looking
for the hood bird, Dealer installed, on the 55/56 Cameo pickups and on many
other trucks as well, looks more like the flying wing then a bird approx.
14"
wingspan mounts with 4 screws. any Ideas!!! E-mail
(LouieLouie567@aol.com) Bakersfield, California
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Browser521@aol.com, INTERNET:Browser521@aol.com
Bob, that would be Johnny saying "call for Phillip Morris" or as he said, "
Phillip Morries" I grew up in Richmond, VA and every fall we had the
tobacco
festival parade with marching bands, and floats from all the tobacco
companies. Johnny was always riding in the back of a big convertible
yelling
to the crowds. Funny, it's politically incorrect now, but it was great fun
then. Of course, I started smoking at 14 and gave it up 10 years later.
David
Browe
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Slgraves56@aol.com, INTERNET:Slgraves56@aol.com
Bob,
The short man was selling Pall Malls.
Steve with a '56
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:j-mls@webtv.net, INTERNET:j-mls@webtv.net
Slightly off topic-Anyone have or know of a 59 chevy sedan delivery for
sale? Looking for a driver,or something that doesn't need extensive body
restoration. Thanks!!!! E-mail sheeks@webtv.net
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Paul Mitchell, INTERNET:paulz57@mail.com
Bob,
Please add this to the Wanted List:
WANTED: 1957 BELAIR 4DOOR WAGON.
I am interested in looking at any cars in any condition.I would like
the car to not be rotted out,and have most of the trim.Motor and
transmission not necessary.I live in No.California.If you have any leads
please E-mail me at Paulz57@mail.com Thankyou
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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 23, 2001 10:55 AM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
MARCH 23, 2001
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
__________________________________________________ ____________________
From: editor
I got all of the list returned that I sent to anyone whose address is
XXXXXX@HOME.COM
The Internet is having some kind of a problem with these e-mail addresses.
BOB
--------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:PMc9355592@aol.com, INTERNET:PMc9355592@aol.com
Bob,
Believe it was Johnie the Bell Hop. You should have seen
the seat and pedals on his car. I saw him one day in the
50's in Hyattsville, Md.
Jim McEvoy 56 Bel Air
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:hartson@kvvi.net
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:cdmhenry@earthlink.net, INTERNET:cdmhenry@earthlink.net
Hartson,
We have a friend who has a '62 fuelie unit that was removed several
(20 or so) years ago. The unit is complete & should work. Think he
wanted $3K for it, but may have sold it by now. Is this something you
are interested in? Believe he may also have the engine, but not sure.
Know he has an engine, but don't remember what he said it came from or
what displacement it is. We can inquire for you when we see him. Please
advise. We also know some FI dealers who WILL have a '62 unit, but be
ready for a big price.
On another subject. You might also try to find out if any of the
insurance agencies that were in business in 1971, in Peekskill, are
still around. We were able to find the original buyer of our '55 210
hardtop by looking through an insurance agency records from 1962! The
smaller the town, the better your chances.
CDM
Editor's note. Anyone know if you can just take the intake and carb off of
a 283 and replace it with
a Fuel Injection unit or is the conversion much more complicated?
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:roy.r.nagel@gm.com, INTERNET:roy.r.nagel@gm.com
The answer (and I don't even smoke) is cigarettes - "Call for Philip
Morris!"
(And the question was "What product was advertised by a short man in a bell
hop
uniform shouting Call for P-----M-----")
Editor's note. Cigarettes companies have an interesting marketing problem.
Their products kills 1000 people a day so they have to find 1000 new
customers each day just to stay even in sales.
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com, INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com
Bob, the Bell Hop called for Phillip Morris cigarettes!
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "McGinnis, Wayne", INTERNET:wmcginnis@usa.norgren.com
"CALL for PHILLIP MORRIS!!!!!"
Wayne McGinnis
RM Technician
Ext. 557
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Vern Goode", INTERNET:verngoode@att.net
Hey Bob, Keep up the good work.
The short guy in the bellhop uniform did Philip Morris cigarette ads.
Hey Reno Rick, how you doing partner - I had a hard drive crash and lost
the information you e-mailed me about the car glass restoration products.
I believe they are produced by "Eastman" but not sure - Help.
Vern Goode
San Jose
verngoode@att.net
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: dave durchenwald, INTERNET:dandpdurch@webtv.net
"Call for Phillip Morris" was the line spoken by the little man in the
bell hop uniform.... He was selling "Phillip Morris" cigarettes....
Do you or any of the list readers know if anyone is reproducing front
fenders for the 1956 car? I need a passenger side front for my 56 Bel
Air.... I am also looking for a turquoise colored padded dash and a/c
dash outlets for the same car..... Thanks, Dave Durchenwald
--------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: floyd albright, INTERNET:fastimage@home.com
For Sale - Complete '55 Rolling Frame $500. Comes with free '58 / 283,
powerglide, driveshaft and 4 older -low milage Radial Tires.
Floyd
Renton, WA
425-235-0209
fastimge@home.com
------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "David Turner", INTERNET:jdturner@sowega.net
Hello,
Looking for a '58 Biscayne 4-door in running cond. for daily driver.
Thanks
David Turner
1105 Hancock Drive
Americus, GA 31709
Home Ph. 912-924-8488
Office Ph. 912-937-2567
Office Fx. 912-937-5691
Airstream Web site:
http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor/library/airstream/airstream.htm
Pedal Tractor Web site: http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor.htm
Email: jdturner@sowega.net
------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com, INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com
Bob, re: bell hop uniformed guy- calling for PHILLIP MORRIS!
------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Warren Kramer", INTERNET:wrkchevy@hotmail.com
The short man was saying "Call for Phillip Morris"
wrkchevy@hotmail.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: John Lynn, INTERNET:lsulynn@attglobal.net
Bob: your questions are generally very challenging, but the question about
the ad seems easy; Maybe I'm just older than I think.
The ad was for cigarettes and the complete phrase was "call for Phillip
Morris". Selling Lucky Strikes, I believe.
I am delighted by the increased posting of replies to questions to your
site. Thanks folks, keep it up!!!!!
John Lynn
lsulynn@attglobal.net
Baton Rouge, LA
Editor's note. Lucky Strikes. That sure brings back memories Anyone
remember L S M F T?
BOB
-----------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Tom64tbolt@aol.com, INTERNET:Tom64tbolt@aol.com
The answer to your trivia question is call for Phillip Morris.
The front section from a Dodge dakota 2wd pickup works very well under the
front of a 55-57. It can be grafted on right where the factory seamed on
the
original front section. It gives you manual or power rack and pinion and 11
1/2 disc brakes. I reused the front frame horns off the original frame
and
fabricated a new radiator support and motor mounts for a 502/502.
When finished off it looks factory installed, no one has a clue what it's
from.
I've bought several 700 R4s and usually only pay $250 at the local wrecking
yard. The way I hooked up the electronics in our car was to get the stand
alone wiring harness, vacuum switch and check valve from a early GM pickup
that didn't use a computer but had either a 350 lock up trans or a 700R4
trans. It works fine, the converter locks and it shifts to 4th gear. Some
of
the vacuum switches were adjustable to control converter lockup based on
vacuum.
Bob; Could you please post these parts.
Thanks
I have a nice 57 1 piece frame for sale, blasted and primed with DP90. I
have all the suspension and will sell with or without. $1200 complete. 57
283/180hp 2 barrel engine no intake or carb otherwise complete. $475
Tom or Andrew Clarkston MI (248) 393-9111
---------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Chuck Elliott, INTERNET:sjsnakeman@home.com
Bob, et al
I have a 57 convertible that I picked up about 6 months ago. It is
stock, with a 283 4 bbl, power glide, power steering. It appears that
it is an older restoration, probably about 10-15 years ago. My problem
is that I can't make up my mind on what to do with it. I'm torn between
leaving it stock and putting in an upgraded drive train with disk
brakes.
Right now it can be driven. But it sat for several years prior to me
buying it. So I am having lots of problems that seem to always appear
with cars that don't get driven regularly.
I think I would like to put in a 350 with a 700R tranny and disk
brakes. I want a reliable driver and I don't think I can have that with
the original drivetrain. I don't want a hot rod, just a cruizer.....
How about a little feedback from you folks out there. Give me pros and
cons to help me decide. I have had lots of old chevys but this is my
first 57.
Thanks for any help offered.
Chuck
San Juan Capistrano.
-----------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Chuck Elliott, INTERNET:sjsnakeman@home.com
>>
Here is a memory test for you. What product was advertised by a short
man in a bell hop uniform shouting CALL FOR P------ M-----?
BOB
>>
Bob
That would be "Phillip Morris" as in the cigarettes.
Chuck
57 conv.
----------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Tim Knierim", INTERNET:tknierim@rr1.net
Hi All, In response to inquiries about swapping different rearends
into Tri-Fives I can add a little insight. I am familiar with what is
available out there in the junk yard land. First of all, an original
rearend is 60" drum face to drum face. '66-'67 Nova rearends are 58" wide
which allow for wider tires. If you want to maintain the original width,
'68 up Nova type GM cars have a rearend approximately the same width as
original. As for Ford 9" rear ends early Broncos have a rear width of
58"(approx) but the pinion is offset and not centered. The Lincoln
Versailles and some Granadas and Monarchs used a 9" which had disc brakes.
This rearend is also offset(1inch), measures 58"(approx) wide. I would NOT
recommend it because the disc brakes are HUGE and parts are expensive. I
have found that most all Ford rearends have the pinion offset from center.
I have just been through this whole episode with my '57 and I finally
narrowed a 9' Ford to my specifications which is 59" with the pinion
centered. I didn't want to get too narrow and get the inside of tire and
wheel too close to the leaf springs. I intend to use 8" wheels with the
same offset as Corvette rallys and wanted just a little more wheel to
quarter panel clearance. By making the rearend 59" wide drum face to drum
face, I gained an additional 1/2 inch clearance on each side. All swaps
require a change of spring perches and the addition of tabs to hold the
rubber bumper retainers if you intend to use the stock suspension
components. I hope that this information will be helpful for other Tri-Five
enthusiasts. Inquiries welcome.
Thanks, Tim
Tim Knierim
Casey, Illinois
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "surface1", INTERNET:SURFACE1@prodigy.net
Phillip Morris
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Dana Dittbenner, INTERNET:danad@rconnect.com
That was a real easy trivia question. Call for Phillip Morris.Remeber
this one well from TV as a youngster. The enunciation was very
interesting and really caught your attention. Dana
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Sandra Scott", INTERNET:sandyscott@peoplepc.com
Hi Bob,
We'd like to post on your site the following:
1956 Chevy/Nomad parts for sale: Power brake vacuum tank $50, Steering
control valve-needs seals $75, Deluxe windshield washer pump with glass jar
and concentrate bottle $250, Hood bird $50, V-8 emblem from hood mint
condition $30, Hood V $20, 265 2-barrel engine complete from oil-bath air
cleaner to exhaust manifolds, fan to flywheel, 11,000 miles since R & R,
stock bore, CAN HEAR IT RUN $1,250, 3-piece chrome bumper-mounted grill
guard $300.
Carl Scott
716-434-7350 any time
Lockport NY
sandyscott@peoplepc.com
thank you.
p.s. - great site for info! thanks for having us.
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
I believe your short man was Johnny the bellhop "calling for Phillip
Morris" - but It sorta came out sounding like Phillip Maurice. That was
back in the days when cigarette advertising was all over the media, and
9 out of 10 doctors who tried Camels went back to women.
On the 8th day HE created the 55 Chevrolet
(and GMC Suburban Pickups)
http://community.webtv.net/mr55chev/555657CHEV
Editor's note. Sandy, I like your sense of humor. Back then doctors were
all men. Has the world ever changed now?
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:BUDFOSDICK@aol.com, INTERNET:BUDFOSDICK@aol.com
Bob,
I need 15" rims for my '56 Chev. -6" wide like original rims-to fit over
disc
brakes. What cars came with such a rim or where can I go to get same?
Also
need the 4 beads added inside the rim to hold original Belair wheel covers.
Where can I get that work done to the wheels?
Bud Fosdick
Heartbeat Classic Chevy's
Escondido, CA
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Conoso@aol.com, INTERNET:Conoso@aol.com
THe bell hop in the ads, was pushing Phillip Morris cigarettes. Thanks
for
all your work on the list.
Bob Fowler in Texas
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:HINOJOSA55@aol.com, INTERNET:HINOJOSA55@aol.com
Bob, Please post, Thanks, I've been trying but no luck yet! I'm looking
for the hood bird, Dealer installed, on the 55/56 Cameo pickups and on many
other trucks as well, looks more like the flying wing then a bird approx.
14"
wingspan mounts with 4 screws. any Ideas!!! E-mail
(LouieLouie567@aol.com) Bakersfield, California
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Browser521@aol.com, INTERNET:Browser521@aol.com
Bob, that would be Johnny saying "call for Phillip Morris" or as he said, "
Phillip Morries" I grew up in Richmond, VA and every fall we had the
tobacco
festival parade with marching bands, and floats from all the tobacco
companies. Johnny was always riding in the back of a big convertible
yelling
to the crowds. Funny, it's politically incorrect now, but it was great fun
then. Of course, I started smoking at 14 and gave it up 10 years later.
David
Browe
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Slgraves56@aol.com, INTERNET:Slgraves56@aol.com
Bob,
The short man was selling Pall Malls.
Steve with a '56
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:j-mls@webtv.net, INTERNET:j-mls@webtv.net
Slightly off topic-Anyone have or know of a 59 chevy sedan delivery for
sale? Looking for a driver,or something that doesn't need extensive body
restoration. Thanks!!!! E-mail sheeks@webtv.net
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Paul Mitchell, INTERNET:paulz57@mail.com
Bob,
Please add this to the Wanted List:
WANTED: 1957 BELAIR 4DOOR WAGON.
I am interested in looking at any cars in any condition.I would like
the car to not be rotted out,and have most of the trim.Motor and
transmission not necessary.I live in No.California.If you have any leads
please E-mail me at Paulz57@mail.com Thankyou
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