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From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 10:17 AM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL

THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST OF
APRIL 3, 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
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To: Chevy List, BOB_FORD
From: phillip l brown, INTERNET:lybc@earthlink.net

Many of us have not only 55-56-57's but other Chevy's or are in clubs
that have many years of Chevys. So, even though, this is not 55-56-57
related, I hope you all will pass on this info if you know someone who
is in need of parts for a '65 SS Impala convertible. I have left and
right side doors (shells only - no rust) dash (maybe two), consoles
(auto and stick), 4 bucket seats (need to be re-covered), wheel covers,
grille, front bumper, plus misc parts. I bought the doors and interior
many years ago with idea that one day I'd have a car. Time marches on
and I realize that's not going to happen, so the parts are for sale.
On the '55 Chevy front, I do have a Bel Air 2-door post that is
basically a shell (seats included) on a frame that I'd be willing to
negotiate. I'm located near Seattle, WA,
Phillip
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:eandersson@mlbs.com
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Curt & Carrie Hogan, INTERNET:hogan@cjnetworks.com

This is in response to Erik Anderssons post on headers, I would like to add
my 2 cents worth. If the headers you are talking about are the mid length
headers from Gold Coast or Southern Rods the solution is a simple one.
These headers fit wonderfully and the extra effort is worth the extra cost.
These headers have 3 inch collectors that are reduced to 2 3/4 inch at the
reducer ring. Simply purchase a set un coated, take them to your local
muffler shop where they can cut the small flange off, flare the outlet out
to 3 inch and weld solid a new 3 inch collector ring. Then ship them off to
be coated and you are done. I have done this on 4 sets myself and it works
very well. The cost is about 200.00 to coat the headers and my shop charges
30.00 to alter the flanges, so I imagine you will likely spend around
450.00 with freight.
Hope this helps
Curt Hogan
Hogan Muffler & Brake
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: INTERNET:NomadMan55@aol.com, INTERNET:NomadMan55@aol.com

Oil Changing Instructions

WOMEN

1. Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 since the
last oil change.
2. Drink a cup of coffee.
3. 15 minutes later, write a check and leave with a properly
maintained vehicle.


MEN

1. Go to auto parts store and write a check for 50 dollars for
oil, filter, oil lift (AKA kitty litter), hand cleaner and
scented tree.
2. Discover that the used oil container is full. Instead of
taking back to auto parts store to recycle, dump in hole in
back yard.
3. Open a beer and drink it.
4. Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands.
5. Find jack stands under kid's pedal car.
6. In frustration, open another beer and drink it.
7. Place drain pan under engine.
8. Look for 9/16 box end wrench.
9. Give up and use crescent wrench.
10. Unscrew drain plug.
11. Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil; get hot oil on you in process.
12. Clean up.
13. Have another beer while oil is draining.
14. Look for oil filter wrench.
15. Give up; poke oil filter with Phillips screwdriver and twist it off.
16. Beer.
17. Buddy shows up; finish case with him. Decide to finish oil change
tomorrow.
18. Next day, drag pan full of old oil out from underneath car.
19. Throw oil lift (AKA kitty litter) on oil spilled during step 18.
20. Beer. No, drank it all yesterday.
21. Walk to 7-11; buy beer.
22. Install new oil filter making sure to apply thin coat of clean oil to
gasket first.
23. Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine.
24. Remember drain plug from step 11.
25. Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan.
26. Hurry to replace drain plug before the whole quart of fresh oil
drains onto floor.
27. Slip with wrench and bang knuckles on frame.
28. Bang head on floor board in reaction.
29. Begin cussing fit.
30. Throw wrench.
31. Cuss for additional 10 minutes because wrench hit Miss December
1992.
32. Clean up; apply Band-Aid to knuckle.
33. Beer.
34. Beer.
35. Dump in additional 4 quarts of oil.
36. Beer.
37. Lower car from jack stands.
38. Accidentally crush one of the jack stands.
39. Move car back to apply more oil lift (AKA kitty litter) to fresh oil
spilled during step 23.
40. Drive car

Editor's note. A few more steps.
41. Tell wife she waste money paying someone to change the oil.
42. Wonder why wife declined your offer to fix the leak in the sink.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Rick Williams", INTERNET:rickerwill@worldnet.att.net

Classic Buds:

My pal, Rob Evans, has one more American Autowire/Factory Fit '57 Chevy
wiring harness (the Classic Update Series) available for purchase. This is
the 18 circuit modernized harness, including ignition switch, light switch,
fuse panel, and all harness components from bumper to bumper. This is the
best on the market to update your wiring to 21st century standards, and
includes circuits for the power accessories we all like to add to our
restified Classics. The retail price on these kits is now up to $449, and
Rob will let this one go for $375 + shipping. I don't gain anything from
posting this note for him, but must say that I was very impressed with the
harness I bought from him. Please email Rob directly at
mailto:cardoc@kdsi.net <cardoc@kdsi.net>. It will go to the first who is
able to commit to the purchase.

Reno Rick
(Wishin' my car was ready to start installing this awesome harness I
bought!)
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Rick Federighi, INTERNET:rfederig@belmont.k12.ca.us

Bob,
My brother-in-law and I just returned from the Turlock Swap meet and car
corral, located about one hour or so north of Fresno, Ca. We attend about
twice a year. We are always amazed, especially over the past couple of
years (silicon valley fever?), what ridiculous prices are asked for
garbage! Difficult to believe that a person can drop a 350 in a '56 chevy,
add disc brakes and a suspension, says they from a covette and then ask
33,500.00! Of course the rest of the car needs everything else done. How
about seeing the same cars over the past three years for sale at the same
price? Rust? Must be a lot of people with too much free time on their
hands- some of the rusted parts they bring to these meets should be
delivered straight to the junkers.Not sure if it is only Ca. , but these
sellers are going to be holding on to their "toys" for a long time!The
valley used to be the best place to purchase parts, cars, information at
the most reasonable prices- not any longer. Perhaps, between the energy
problem, housing and the bombing of the economy, things will readjust at
the correct prices!-thanks- Rick
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: "JANE ROBBINS", INTERNET:jane4567@calnet.net

This is for Reno Rick who has posted on this list before.

Please go by and say hello to my money the next time you are down town.
I really lost weight (in my purse) the last time I was in your town.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com

To Doug Dean, I thought I heard a while back that Bryce's Classic Chevy
Parts
in Las Vegas was going out of business????? I bought some parts from them
a
couple years ago & they were very fair to me. Was I misinformed?????
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com

<< PS - How many list members remember hiding in the trunk to get in the
drive-in for free? I never did, but I hear lots of kids did...... >>
Wish I had a buck for every time I did, or drove my car in with a few in
the
trunk?
Richard

Editor's note. The modern version of people in the trunk is where they have
many shows a one place. You buy a ticket to movie A and when it is over go
to movie B which is from the same lobby.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com


<< Editor's note. Every state has an unclaimed property section. Try your
search engine with the key words UNCLAIMED PROPERTY XXXXX where
XXXX is your state name.
I also suggest you call your state tax department and ask them. What
state
do you live in. I may be able to look up the address for you?
BOB >>
Bob, could you see if you can find the address for the state of Idaho?
And
could you also please tell us for what reasons, or WHY or HOW would anyone
have money in their state's Funds??????? Don't quite understand this!
Thank you
Richard

Editor's note. You can access all states unclaimed property at

HTTP://WWW.NUPD.COM

There are many reasons you might have money there. Any money you have in a
bank account that does not have any activity is turned over to the
state.You may have some money from a will and the executor of the will can
not find you so they turn the money over to the state. I found a bunch of
money from some friends in California that was sent to the state. In one
case, Mr A bought stock in the company he worked for. He still works for
them but the company sent the money from the dividends to the state
claiming they could not locate him.

GOOD LUCK looking for money. Try searching for friends and relatives.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Alamo Antiques", INTERNET:alamo@netins.net

CAR HISTORY CAN USUALLY BE RESEARCHED AT CARFAX.COM
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com

<< By the way, Bob, how do you fair with you stolen vehicle?
Warren

Editor's: The insurance company finally paid after what I thought was too
long of a time.
BOB >>

Don't feel bad Bob, I waited about 10 month to get paid off for my 56 210
4
dr. sedan every day driver after being hit by some young girl in front of
my
house. I got so tired of fighting with them over the phone, going thru all
this press this button to talk to so & so, & press that button to talk to
whoever, I think my blood pressure permanently went up 30 points on each
side!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-( :-( :-( Richard

Editor's note. I know what you mean Richard. Someone hit my son's car
when it was parked on the street in front of his house. In this unusual
case, the person that hit his car had insurance from the same company as my
son did. It took a long time for them to pay and to top it off, they
raised his rates for being involved in an accident.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com

<< 'll be planning to come to the states this month.
From 11th till 16 th I'll be in Nevada, from the 17th
till the 22th I'll be in Arizona and from the 23rd
till the 26 I'll be in Oregon. Are in this time any
swap meets, exhibitions etc. in these regions?
Would be great!!

Thanx
Hans
The Netherlands >>
Hans, The Portland Swap Meet (Ore.) is sometime in April. Used to be the
2nd
Weekend, but I think they backed it up a week or 2, not sure. It is one of
the Largest old car swap meets on the west coast. Maybe another reader can
give you an exact date! Cliff Waldron should know, as he is always there

selling parts!!!!!! Richard
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To: "Bob Ford", BOB_FORD
From: "Charlie", INTERNET:chas108@3rdm.net

Hey friends!

To respond to Bill Kautz and Jim & Linda Riggs...

In the "Chevrolet '57 Restorer's Technical Guide" (from Motorbooks
International), a number of significant service bulletins are reprinted.
The bulletin for May 1957 touts the features of the "Passenger and
Corvette 4-Speed Transmission", as if it were a brand-new option.

Another excellent book, "Chevrolet 1911-1985" (by the auto editors
of Consumers Guide), says the 4-Speed was introduced in May
1957, and built by Borg-Warner. The way the service bulletin reads,
the first gear ratio was 2.20. This is the same first gear ratio as the
legendary "rock-crusher" M-22 4-speeds built by Muncie in the 60's.
However, there was no factory 4-speed offered in 1956.
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To: [unknown], BOB_Ford
From: INTERNET:JSBoober@aol.com, INTERNET:JSBoober@aol.com

hi bob
just a quick note about our hobby. my wife and i spent the past two
weeks in china and could not find one decent auto. many bikes , mc and
things that appeared to be autos. it was great to come home and drive a
real
car. thank goodness for the USA
about three weeks ago i asked if anyone had or knew the where abouts
of
a front roll pan for a 55 chevy. these were made by a company in Pa. but
were discontinued about two years ago. while i was on vacation i
understand
someone onthe list responed to my reply . if you could rerun my request i
would appreciate it. you can contact me by e-mail or call 609-799-9464.
thanks again for the list
jack strahle
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Grant Morris, INTERNET:gtmorris@seanet.com

I thought the list members might enjoy this one...

Subject: Age test

> Memory Lane.
>
> How many do you remember? Start counting:
>
> 01. Candy cigarettes
> 02. Wax coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water inside.
> 03. Soda pop machines that dispensed bottles.
> 04. Coffee shops with tableside juke boxes
> 05. Blackjack chewing gum
> 06. Home milk delivery in glass bottles, with Cardboard stoppers.
> 07. Party lines.
> 08. Newsreels before the movie.
> 09. P. F. Flyers
> 10. Butch wax
> 11. Telephone numbers with a word prefix ... (Murry Hill -5505)
> 12. Peashooters.
> 13. Howdy Doody
> 14. 45 RPM Records
> 15. S&H Green Stamps
> 16. Hi-fi's
> 17. Metal ice cube trays, with levers
> 18. Mimeograph paper
> 19. Blue flash Bulbs
> 20. Beanie and Cecil
> 21. roller skate keys
> 22. Cork pop guns
> 23. Drive ins
> 24. Studebakers
> 25. Wash tub wringers
> 26. Cold water flats
> 27. Gas was 20 cents a gallon
> 28. Baseball cards went on bike spokes
> 29. Cigarette commercials
> 30. An Ice box
>
>
> If you remembered 0 to 5, you're still young
> If you remembered 6 to 15, you are getting older.
> If you remembered 16 to 25, you are older than dirt
> If you remembered 26 to 30, you are buying time.

Editor's note. And for me time is getting more expensive to buy all the
time.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net

This quiz has been around since we were kids. Remember the answers?

1. If a plane crashed on the border of the USA and Canada, where should
the survivors be buried?
2. How many species of each animal did Moses take aboard the ark?
3. How many months have 28 days?
4. How far can a bear walk into the woods?
5. What is the value of coin dated 24 B.C.?
6. How many grooves does a 45rpm phonograph record have?
7. A camper leaves her camp, hikes 1 mile south, then 1 mile east where
she sees a bear. Then she hikes 1 mile north to arrive at her camp. What
color is the bear?
8. If a rooster lays an egg on the peak of a roof , will the egg roll to
the left side or to the right side?
9. If a south bound electric train is traveling at a rate of 66 miles per
hour and the wind is blowing to the north at 35 miles per hour, which way
will the smoke blow?
10. On which side of a chicken are the most feathers?

ANSWERS:

1. You don't bury survivors.
2. Moses didn't have an Ark, Noah did.
3. All twelve of them.
4. Half way, then he is walking out of the woods.
5. Nothing, a coin could not be dated BC.
6. One (spiraling) on each side.
7. The camp must be at the north pole, therefore the bear is white.
8. Roosters don't lay eggs, chickens do.
9. Electric trains don't blow smoke.
10. The outside.
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