From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 5:10 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
MAY 18, 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. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EDIT OUT ANY MATERIAL NOT
APPROPRIATE FOR THIS LIST.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AS THE LAST THING ON YOUR E-MAIL.
BECAUSE OF THE DANGER OF A VIRUS, PLEASE DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS
WITH YOUR E-MAL. E-MAIL WITH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE READ.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: B. Myers, INTERNET:bmyers@spis.net
In response to Tom Garritts "Tech Tips by Bill" which he wrote about a few
weeks ago.
I would really like to see those, if possible.
Thanks,
Brian Myers
'57 210 2-door
bmyers@spis.net
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Anthony Babiak", INTERNET:TheBabiaks@prodigy.net
For Chuck Elliot who asked about the Tri5 radios;
I'd just like to add that most of the car radios I've seen with adjustable
shafts have shafts that will close up enough to allow the whole unit to be
mounted through the square hole that was used for the dial on the original
radio. You can then make up a cover plate to cover the gap around the dial
and also cover the original shaft holes. I made one with a "bow tie" shape
out of 1/8" aluminum. The only problem is that quality adjustable shaft
radios are getting harder to find all the time. You also need to pick a
radio with small knobs as they may cover part of the face when they're
closed up as far as they can go. I picked up a used Blaupunkt at a flea
market for $20 and I'm quite satisfied with the sound and fit. I had one of
the dual speaker set ups that replace a 6x9 in my El Camino a few years ago
and I didn't think it was so hot.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Bob Ford", INTERNET:1drag_racer@msn.com
Hi out there to all of the members in this great club!! This is the "other"
Bob Ford from Granite City, Illinois in need of some 1957 2 door Sedan
BelAir reveal mouldings. I need the 4 pieces of stainless that are above
and
below the side windows, for both sides, total of 8 pieces. I already have
the front and rear pillar stainless--I just need the pieces to connect
them.I do have a few parts that I'm interested in trading for the trim
pieces
Items are:
1957 steering wheel
1957 dash housing (bare)
1957 chrome trunk V
1957 gas door
1957 210 crown mouldings
You can contact me by email at 1drag_racer@msn.com
Thanks Bob Ford
______________
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com,
INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com
Hi Bob and list members,
Catching up on the lists, I see a lot mentioned about sales and
resale tax on cars. That is bad enough, but several states (like Maryland
for one) charge you sales
tax on your car when you relocate from another state. I purchased a new
Buick while
living in Iowa, and paid the appropriate sales tax. I moved to Maryland
two years later and
paid sales tax on the same vehicle when registering it in Maryland.
When my parents retired and wanted to move back east, they moved to
Virginia rather than returning to Maryland. It would have cost a small
fortune in sales
tax to register two cars and a motor home and a boat. Talk about double
jeopardy!
Rich, Baltimore MD
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu, INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu
Bob, What do you have to say about buying tri-fives as a retirement
investment? For instance, would it be wise to purchase a fairly complete
55 hard top in need of restoration for around $3000 and let it sit for
30-40 years or stick the same $3000 in an IRA? Storage of the car would not
cost anything.
Editor's note. From a pure investment point of view, old cars are not the
best investment you can make. Old car prices go in cycles. The cars that
are in demand now and have the highest prices are cars that people have
some connection with when they were younger. In 30 to 40 years from now,
the people that have some connection to TriFives will be gone and so will
the demand for the cars.
The best return you can get on a $3000 investment is investing in an
education for yourself. I recommend you use that $3000 on a financial
education. Become an expert in some form of investing. There are many
forms of investing instead of just stocks which is what most people think
of when they think of investments.. For me real estate investing is the
best way to go. For others, it could be bonds, options, commodities, oil
wells, rare gems, gold, silver, rail cars, etc. Pick the one you like and
learn all there is to know about it.
An expression I often tell my retirement planning students is that "A
degree and an education are not the same thing". I can tell you about
several people that became wealthy by finding one area of investing and
learning all they could about it. However, I do not know of any way to get
rich quick. As many others have said, "Only invest in what you know well".
I can tell you from personal experience that no matter what your background
or education, you can become financially independent if you are willing to
study and then start investing wisely. When I got out of college in 1962,
my net worth was a lot less than zero and it stayed that way for several
years as I slowly paid off my college loans. However that all changed
when I started to study investing. I knew nothing about investing before
that. As far as I can remember, investing was not taught in any school or
college I went to. I had to learn it on my own.
As I gained more experience, I got a lot better at investing. Anyone can
become a successful investor. I have helped many people do it from many
backgrounds. A degree is not required or any financial background.
It really comes a shock for people that knew me "back when" to learn that I
became the President and CEO of a large secondary mortgage banking company.
There reaction is usually the same whether they say it or think it. "How
could a hillbilly like you ever become a success in the mortgage banking
business?"
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com, INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com
Hi Bob and of course thanks for the great list as always. I'm looking for
an
Internet friend that I meet on this list. His name is James and went by the
screen name CHEVY156. The last time I had talked with him he was petty
sick.
I called him and we talked and he was slowly recovering. What I would like
to
know from anyone on this list is has anyone heard if he is ok? I really
would
like to know and hope he has not taken a turn for the worse. He used to be
on
the list and help people on here all the time. Thanks in advance to any
person on the list that can please let me know if he is ok..........
Thanks
Steve Kimball
smk4949@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET
Pete57@aol.com, INTERNETPete57@aol.com
Bob, regarding running the odometer backwards if you disconnect the cable
from the tranny & hook an electric drill to it ( like any bit) you can
drive
the numbers backwards, we did it years ago on a guys rental car! Or you can
take the speedo head to a speedometer shop & they will reset the numbers .
Don (Pipes) Peterson , Historian,SJCCC
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu, INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu
Painless wiring? When I rewired my '56 sedan I went to the local auto
parts store and bough a new Borg Warner fuse block. It is for the new blade
type fuses and has 10 circuits, it cost $19.95. I went to the local
Tractor Supply Company store and bought all the wire I would need for $20.
For some reason wire was cheaper at TCS than the auto parts store. I also
bought about $15 worth of wire connectors. I rewired everything, the only
wires I reused were the wires for the tail lights and gas tank sending
unit. This included wiring in a late model steering column and electronic
ignition, tach, alternator, electric fan, electric fuel pump, line lock,
and nitrous oxide solenoids (no radio!). I call that "painless wiring."
$350 -$500 for an after market wiring harness, now that would hurt! The
money I saved will be used to fill the tank for $1.89/gal.
Hugh
Editor's note. Hugh, if you are in California, consider gas at $1.89
cheap.
Also, what is going to happen to people with electric cars when we have
blackouts this summer.
BOB
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:Badbowtie1024@aol.com, INTERNET:Badbowtie1024@aol.com
hey bob keep up all of the good work,and thank you,i was just wondering if
any list member had a good original grill for a 56 chevy belair for sale,i
am
18 years old and i am restoring a 56 chevy belair 4 door with 19000
original
miles and i would like to put a original grill in it,if i cannot find one i
will have to order one from danchuck and go the aftermarket route,but if i
dont have to i really dont want to,i am also looking for a good hood bar
and
bottom grill bar,this is all my car really needs to become complete
again,thank you and any help would be appreciated thank you again.
dan rock
wallingford,ct
56 chevy belair 4 door
63 impala super sport
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com, INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com
to snakeman regarding the paint that looks like cad plating. I have used
Krylon's dull silver and it looks just like cad palting.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:@midwest.net, INTERNET:@midwest.net
Hi Bob
I recently bought a power brake Tredel Vac for my 57 at a swap meet. I
tried to clean it up and put a rebuild kit in it.
but I don't think I did it right. So I was wondering if there is some one
who rebuilds these brake units that I could send it to
and have it done right. Also I would again like to take this opportunity
to ask the list members if any one has a original 57 chevy
bumper jack, and handle they would like to sell priced reasonable, please
let me know.
Thanks
Bob your doing a great job.
Mike
M477@midwest.net
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Graeme Robinson, INTERNET:g.robinson@grcqs.com
Bob,
Talking of taxes, I've heard a theory that if all bank deposits and
withdrawals were taxed at 2% then that would raises enough tax to eliminate
paying personal income tax.
I believe big corporations are against it though. I wonder why?
Regards, Graeme
55 Sport Coupe
Editor's note. I read somewhere that in the US there are many billions of
dollars in checking accounts not drawing any interest. The banks love
these customers.
BOB
------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Warren Kramer", INTERNET:wrkchevy@hotmail.com
I believe Don Janda's idea of sending Bob a t-shirt is a great idea. One
will be one its way from Indiana or Ohio this summer.
On the issue of odometers moving in reverse. Here is a short story that I
experienced when I was a teenager. My Father was an accountant and
remembered the odometer when he got out of the car. One night I ask to
borrow it to go to the library. The next night, he asked me if it was 65
miles to the library and of course I had to confess that I drove it around.
Well, from that time on, I drove the 10 miles I was allowed and then
unscrewed the odometer. THE REST OF THE STORY: After getting out of
college, I found that my father would drive his 65 miles and then while he
and his friends were chewing the fat, he jacked up the back end of the car,
put it in reverse, and took it home as if only 10 miles had been on it. I
don't know the year of the vehicle, probable in the 30's. Interesting how
things change.
I have a copy of "More American Graffiti". As I indicated in an earlier
post, I did not enjoy it nearly as much as the original; however, I would
be
happy to send it to any of Bob's members. The 1st interested parted will
be
sent the only copy I have as long as they promise to view it and make the
same offer so others will have the opportunity to see it.
Warren
wrkchevy@hotmail.com
Editor's note. Wow, I thought I was the only person that did those sort
of things
with a odometer when I was a teenager.
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Kristy James, INTERNET:kj@calcomp.com
Don Janda, thanks for a great idea. Bob, I put a tee shirt in the mail to
you today from our club.
The video you sent me was great. The car part of the video was something
I have shared with the rest of the club.
There is no way you could have known it, but I loved the Pat Boone and
Beach Boys part of the video. I am their number one fan. I went to school
with Pat Boone's wife. She was known as Shirly Foley then. Here is a
trivia question for you Bob and anyone else that likes music trivia. Pat
Boone had a brother that also was a singer. What was his name?
KJ
Editor's note. Kristy, you are really taxing my old brain. I have a
recording of Nick Todd singing "At the Hop" . Was he Pat Boone's brother?
Could it be that Todd is Dot spelled backwards (sort of). Wasn't Pat
Boone's records on Dot?
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
More 55-57 Chevy stuff for sale. Trying to clean out my attic a little.
Nomad/station wagon passenger side rear seat swivel bracket $10; 56 BA 2dr
hardtop/convertible quarter panel diagonal paint dividers, nice $65pair;
long floor brace under front seat, new ends welded in $100; 1st floor/cowl
braces $40each; 57 instrument cluster, missing fuel gauge, for automatic
cars $30. Shipping is extra.
Wyatt Smolick
Fleetwood, PA
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rebag9@aol.com, INTERNET:Rebag9@aol.com
Bob,
For anyone in the Indianapolis area, the Central Indiana Vintage Vehicles
Car
Club is having a cruise in every Saturday night starting May 19 into
October
on the Square in Noblesville, Indiana. All makes are invited.
Eric
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Mike, INTERNET:mikeblaz@abest.com
Bob,
Sorry about the non text Message. I was just basically sending
information about the USA made Ball Bearing Idler Arm Conversion kit with a
lube fitting built in for 1955-1957 that I found at
Http://www.chevychevy.com He has a lot of custom, Used & repo parts. The
owner Frank Botte was also very helpful when I ran into a snag with install
his Disk brake kit.
Mike
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Barb and Roy", INTERNET:ROYBOBROY@wesnet.com
Hi Bob, and fellow tri-fivers,
In a recent list I saw Wyatt Smolick offering stainless for a 56 150/210 or
57 150 wagon quarter window.
Over the years I have tried to locate these stainless pieces for my 57 150
Handyman wagon.
The 55 and 56 quarter stainless is different from the 57 150 stainless.
Especially if the 55 or 6 is a sedan. The sedan quarters "Dip" at the
quarter windows, where a 57 150 Handyman quarter is straight and since a 55
150 HAD/HAS no side stainless, it can't work on a 57 150.
As for a 56 150 Handyman quarter stainless working on a 57 150 Handyman,
I've yet to locate any 56 150 Handyman stainless to compair to a 57
Handyman.
Also, someone was asking about their recently purchased 57 sedan in Dusk
Peral, Imperial Ivory. I can't say about the 2-door sedans. but I own a
one-owner 210 4-door sedan with 83,000 original miles AND BelAir 2-door
hartop BOTH painted in Dusk Pearl, Imperial Ivory. They are 139 cars apart
on the assembly line. I had a chance to buy an Arizona 57 210 2-door wagon
20 years ago for $1500 painted like this.
Thanks. RJ
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From: Editor
Just a reminder to send your e-mail as TEXT on. Please do no send e-mail
with attachments.
BOB
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end of 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST
BOB FORD
18091 MARK CIRCLE
VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA 92861-2648
BOB_FORD@COMPUSERVE.COM
VOICE 714-637-8877
FAX 714-637-2955
Editor of the 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST and TURBOGLIDE REGISTRY
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 5:10 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
MAY 18, 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. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EDIT OUT ANY MATERIAL NOT
APPROPRIATE FOR THIS LIST.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AS THE LAST THING ON YOUR E-MAIL.
BECAUSE OF THE DANGER OF A VIRUS, PLEASE DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS
WITH YOUR E-MAL. E-MAIL WITH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE READ.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: B. Myers, INTERNET:bmyers@spis.net
In response to Tom Garritts "Tech Tips by Bill" which he wrote about a few
weeks ago.
I would really like to see those, if possible.
Thanks,
Brian Myers
'57 210 2-door
bmyers@spis.net
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Anthony Babiak", INTERNET:TheBabiaks@prodigy.net
For Chuck Elliot who asked about the Tri5 radios;
I'd just like to add that most of the car radios I've seen with adjustable
shafts have shafts that will close up enough to allow the whole unit to be
mounted through the square hole that was used for the dial on the original
radio. You can then make up a cover plate to cover the gap around the dial
and also cover the original shaft holes. I made one with a "bow tie" shape
out of 1/8" aluminum. The only problem is that quality adjustable shaft
radios are getting harder to find all the time. You also need to pick a
radio with small knobs as they may cover part of the face when they're
closed up as far as they can go. I picked up a used Blaupunkt at a flea
market for $20 and I'm quite satisfied with the sound and fit. I had one of
the dual speaker set ups that replace a 6x9 in my El Camino a few years ago
and I didn't think it was so hot.
----------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Bob Ford", INTERNET:1drag_racer@msn.com
Hi out there to all of the members in this great club!! This is the "other"
Bob Ford from Granite City, Illinois in need of some 1957 2 door Sedan
BelAir reveal mouldings. I need the 4 pieces of stainless that are above
and
below the side windows, for both sides, total of 8 pieces. I already have
the front and rear pillar stainless--I just need the pieces to connect
them.I do have a few parts that I'm interested in trading for the trim
pieces
Items are:
1957 steering wheel
1957 dash housing (bare)
1957 chrome trunk V
1957 gas door
1957 210 crown mouldings
You can contact me by email at 1drag_racer@msn.com
Thanks Bob Ford
______________
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com,
INTERNET:fity7nomad@sprintmail.com
Hi Bob and list members,
Catching up on the lists, I see a lot mentioned about sales and
resale tax on cars. That is bad enough, but several states (like Maryland
for one) charge you sales
tax on your car when you relocate from another state. I purchased a new
Buick while
living in Iowa, and paid the appropriate sales tax. I moved to Maryland
two years later and
paid sales tax on the same vehicle when registering it in Maryland.
When my parents retired and wanted to move back east, they moved to
Virginia rather than returning to Maryland. It would have cost a small
fortune in sales
tax to register two cars and a motor home and a boat. Talk about double
jeopardy!
Rich, Baltimore MD
---------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu, INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu
Bob, What do you have to say about buying tri-fives as a retirement
investment? For instance, would it be wise to purchase a fairly complete
55 hard top in need of restoration for around $3000 and let it sit for
30-40 years or stick the same $3000 in an IRA? Storage of the car would not
cost anything.
Editor's note. From a pure investment point of view, old cars are not the
best investment you can make. Old car prices go in cycles. The cars that
are in demand now and have the highest prices are cars that people have
some connection with when they were younger. In 30 to 40 years from now,
the people that have some connection to TriFives will be gone and so will
the demand for the cars.
The best return you can get on a $3000 investment is investing in an
education for yourself. I recommend you use that $3000 on a financial
education. Become an expert in some form of investing. There are many
forms of investing instead of just stocks which is what most people think
of when they think of investments.. For me real estate investing is the
best way to go. For others, it could be bonds, options, commodities, oil
wells, rare gems, gold, silver, rail cars, etc. Pick the one you like and
learn all there is to know about it.
An expression I often tell my retirement planning students is that "A
degree and an education are not the same thing". I can tell you about
several people that became wealthy by finding one area of investing and
learning all they could about it. However, I do not know of any way to get
rich quick. As many others have said, "Only invest in what you know well".
I can tell you from personal experience that no matter what your background
or education, you can become financially independent if you are willing to
study and then start investing wisely. When I got out of college in 1962,
my net worth was a lot less than zero and it stayed that way for several
years as I slowly paid off my college loans. However that all changed
when I started to study investing. I knew nothing about investing before
that. As far as I can remember, investing was not taught in any school or
college I went to. I had to learn it on my own.
As I gained more experience, I got a lot better at investing. Anyone can
become a successful investor. I have helped many people do it from many
backgrounds. A degree is not required or any financial background.
It really comes a shock for people that knew me "back when" to learn that I
became the President and CEO of a large secondary mortgage banking company.
There reaction is usually the same whether they say it or think it. "How
could a hillbilly like you ever become a success in the mortgage banking
business?"
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com, INTERNET:SMK4949@aol.com
Hi Bob and of course thanks for the great list as always. I'm looking for
an
Internet friend that I meet on this list. His name is James and went by the
screen name CHEVY156. The last time I had talked with him he was petty
sick.
I called him and we talked and he was slowly recovering. What I would like
to
know from anyone on this list is has anyone heard if he is ok? I really
would
like to know and hope he has not taken a turn for the worse. He used to be
on
the list and help people on here all the time. Thanks in advance to any
person on the list that can please let me know if he is ok..........
Thanks
Steve Kimball
smk4949@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET
Pete57@aol.com, INTERNETPete57@aol.comBob, regarding running the odometer backwards if you disconnect the cable
from the tranny & hook an electric drill to it ( like any bit) you can
drive
the numbers backwards, we did it years ago on a guys rental car! Or you can
take the speedo head to a speedometer shop & they will reset the numbers .
Don (Pipes) Peterson , Historian,SJCCC
--------------------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu, INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu
Painless wiring? When I rewired my '56 sedan I went to the local auto
parts store and bough a new Borg Warner fuse block. It is for the new blade
type fuses and has 10 circuits, it cost $19.95. I went to the local
Tractor Supply Company store and bought all the wire I would need for $20.
For some reason wire was cheaper at TCS than the auto parts store. I also
bought about $15 worth of wire connectors. I rewired everything, the only
wires I reused were the wires for the tail lights and gas tank sending
unit. This included wiring in a late model steering column and electronic
ignition, tach, alternator, electric fan, electric fuel pump, line lock,
and nitrous oxide solenoids (no radio!). I call that "painless wiring."
$350 -$500 for an after market wiring harness, now that would hurt! The
money I saved will be used to fill the tank for $1.89/gal.
Hugh
Editor's note. Hugh, if you are in California, consider gas at $1.89
cheap.
Also, what is going to happen to people with electric cars when we have
blackouts this summer.
BOB
-----------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:Badbowtie1024@aol.com, INTERNET:Badbowtie1024@aol.com
hey bob keep up all of the good work,and thank you,i was just wondering if
any list member had a good original grill for a 56 chevy belair for sale,i
am
18 years old and i am restoring a 56 chevy belair 4 door with 19000
original
miles and i would like to put a original grill in it,if i cannot find one i
will have to order one from danchuck and go the aftermarket route,but if i
dont have to i really dont want to,i am also looking for a good hood bar
and
bottom grill bar,this is all my car really needs to become complete
again,thank you and any help would be appreciated thank you again.
dan rock
wallingford,ct
56 chevy belair 4 door
63 impala super sport
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com, INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com
to snakeman regarding the paint that looks like cad plating. I have used
Krylon's dull silver and it looks just like cad palting.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:@midwest.net, INTERNET:@midwest.net
Hi Bob
I recently bought a power brake Tredel Vac for my 57 at a swap meet. I
tried to clean it up and put a rebuild kit in it.
but I don't think I did it right. So I was wondering if there is some one
who rebuilds these brake units that I could send it to
and have it done right. Also I would again like to take this opportunity
to ask the list members if any one has a original 57 chevy
bumper jack, and handle they would like to sell priced reasonable, please
let me know.
Thanks
Bob your doing a great job.
Mike
M477@midwest.net
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Graeme Robinson, INTERNET:g.robinson@grcqs.com
Bob,
Talking of taxes, I've heard a theory that if all bank deposits and
withdrawals were taxed at 2% then that would raises enough tax to eliminate
paying personal income tax.
I believe big corporations are against it though. I wonder why?
Regards, Graeme
55 Sport Coupe
Editor's note. I read somewhere that in the US there are many billions of
dollars in checking accounts not drawing any interest. The banks love
these customers.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Warren Kramer", INTERNET:wrkchevy@hotmail.com
I believe Don Janda's idea of sending Bob a t-shirt is a great idea. One
will be one its way from Indiana or Ohio this summer.
On the issue of odometers moving in reverse. Here is a short story that I
experienced when I was a teenager. My Father was an accountant and
remembered the odometer when he got out of the car. One night I ask to
borrow it to go to the library. The next night, he asked me if it was 65
miles to the library and of course I had to confess that I drove it around.
Well, from that time on, I drove the 10 miles I was allowed and then
unscrewed the odometer. THE REST OF THE STORY: After getting out of
college, I found that my father would drive his 65 miles and then while he
and his friends were chewing the fat, he jacked up the back end of the car,
put it in reverse, and took it home as if only 10 miles had been on it. I
don't know the year of the vehicle, probable in the 30's. Interesting how
things change.
I have a copy of "More American Graffiti". As I indicated in an earlier
post, I did not enjoy it nearly as much as the original; however, I would
be
happy to send it to any of Bob's members. The 1st interested parted will
be
sent the only copy I have as long as they promise to view it and make the
same offer so others will have the opportunity to see it.
Warren
wrkchevy@hotmail.com
Editor's note. Wow, I thought I was the only person that did those sort
of things
with a odometer when I was a teenager.
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Kristy James, INTERNET:kj@calcomp.com
Don Janda, thanks for a great idea. Bob, I put a tee shirt in the mail to
you today from our club.
The video you sent me was great. The car part of the video was something
I have shared with the rest of the club.
There is no way you could have known it, but I loved the Pat Boone and
Beach Boys part of the video. I am their number one fan. I went to school
with Pat Boone's wife. She was known as Shirly Foley then. Here is a
trivia question for you Bob and anyone else that likes music trivia. Pat
Boone had a brother that also was a singer. What was his name?
KJ
Editor's note. Kristy, you are really taxing my old brain. I have a
recording of Nick Todd singing "At the Hop" . Was he Pat Boone's brother?
Could it be that Todd is Dot spelled backwards (sort of). Wasn't Pat
Boone's records on Dot?
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
More 55-57 Chevy stuff for sale. Trying to clean out my attic a little.
Nomad/station wagon passenger side rear seat swivel bracket $10; 56 BA 2dr
hardtop/convertible quarter panel diagonal paint dividers, nice $65pair;
long floor brace under front seat, new ends welded in $100; 1st floor/cowl
braces $40each; 57 instrument cluster, missing fuel gauge, for automatic
cars $30. Shipping is extra.
Wyatt Smolick
Fleetwood, PA
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rebag9@aol.com, INTERNET:Rebag9@aol.com
Bob,
For anyone in the Indianapolis area, the Central Indiana Vintage Vehicles
Car
Club is having a cruise in every Saturday night starting May 19 into
October
on the Square in Noblesville, Indiana. All makes are invited.
Eric
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Mike, INTERNET:mikeblaz@abest.com
Bob,
Sorry about the non text Message. I was just basically sending
information about the USA made Ball Bearing Idler Arm Conversion kit with a
lube fitting built in for 1955-1957 that I found at
Http://www.chevychevy.com He has a lot of custom, Used & repo parts. The
owner Frank Botte was also very helpful when I ran into a snag with install
his Disk brake kit.
Mike
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Barb and Roy", INTERNET:ROYBOBROY@wesnet.com
Hi Bob, and fellow tri-fivers,
In a recent list I saw Wyatt Smolick offering stainless for a 56 150/210 or
57 150 wagon quarter window.
Over the years I have tried to locate these stainless pieces for my 57 150
Handyman wagon.
The 55 and 56 quarter stainless is different from the 57 150 stainless.
Especially if the 55 or 6 is a sedan. The sedan quarters "Dip" at the
quarter windows, where a 57 150 Handyman quarter is straight and since a 55
150 HAD/HAS no side stainless, it can't work on a 57 150.
As for a 56 150 Handyman quarter stainless working on a 57 150 Handyman,
I've yet to locate any 56 150 Handyman stainless to compair to a 57
Handyman.
Also, someone was asking about their recently purchased 57 sedan in Dusk
Peral, Imperial Ivory. I can't say about the 2-door sedans. but I own a
one-owner 210 4-door sedan with 83,000 original miles AND BelAir 2-door
hartop BOTH painted in Dusk Pearl, Imperial Ivory. They are 139 cars apart
on the assembly line. I had a chance to buy an Arizona 57 210 2-door wagon
20 years ago for $1500 painted like this.
Thanks. RJ
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From: Editor
Just a reminder to send your e-mail as TEXT on. Please do no send e-mail
with attachments.
BOB
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