TriChrome
03-07-2018, 12:38 AM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 7:05 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
JULY 30, 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-MAIL. E-MAIL WITH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE READ.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Don & Sheila Janda, INTERNET:dnsjanda@webtv.net
Complete 1957 283 engine with fuel injection and three speed
transmission. In car and running now. Drive it! $5000.00 FIRM. Located
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. E-mail me with your questions, etc. (Complete
engine, injection, air cleaner, transmission, clutch and all linkages)
Has been VERY reliable.
------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:@midwest.net, INTERNET:@midwest.net
Hi Bob
First I'd like to say thank you to all the great people that have helped me
with information and advice since I have been working on my car. Yes I
found Type A trans fluid for my power steering unit. I need to ask every
one
another question gain. If any one has ever put on a set of door edge guards
on a 57 2dr htp How do they go on I think they go under the middle door
stainless but how high up do they go do they go under the upper door
stainless at the bottom of the side glass or just under it. Also I am
making a few changes to my car. I have had a stock 2x4 set up on it for
years but I could not ever find a 2x4 air breather for it or at least one
that I (a poor working stiff )
could afford, so I'm going to go back to a single Carter 4bbl carb. I have
got a air breather and intake manifold for a single 4bbl. Now comes my
small problem with my 2x4 carbs I had a dual point distributor so what I
need is just a plain single point 57 distributor if any one has one that
they would sell reasonable to a (poor working stiff) please let me know
also please, please, If any one has a 57 bumper jack and handle they would
want to sell please let me know I've been looking foe one for quite some
time. Surely out of all the 57 chevys that have been junked, wrecked or
made into race cars someone has got to have saved a bumper jack? Thanks
again to every one for all your help.
Thanks
Mike
M477@Midwest.net
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Brian Myers", INTERNET:myers057@bellsouth.net
Hey Bob,
Thanks for the work on the list, I really enjoy getting it.
In regards to your question about the parking brake on a disc set up:
I have seen them put a brake on the drive line and also a separate
cable on the caliper itself to lock the pads to the rotors once parked.
The neatest trick I saw, (and probably the most expensive) was a
separate little single piston caliper below the main caliper that worked
off the original parking brake cable. It looked really cool, and I guess it
works.
Keep up the great job.
Brian Myers
'57 2-door post
myers057@bellsouth.net
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To: [unknown], bob_Ford
From: INTERNET:Texrosencal@aol.com, INTERNET:Texrosencal@aol.com
We are interested in a Chevy 56 2-door hardtop - do you know of any for
sale
in the San Diego area?
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com, INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com
Hi Bob,
I need some more help. Finally fired off the 409 in my 62 Bubbletop only
to
find oil in the water. Most likely I will need a 409 block. Does anyone
out
there have or know of a 409 Chev passenger car block for sale with no
cracks.
I almost threw the rope over the rafters and climbed up on the bench, but
caught myself just in time. I have been working on the car for almost two
years!
Thanks you very much,
willyhuaz@aol.com
Bill H. Hughes
120 Heysman Rd.
Selah,
Wa. 98942
509 698 3827
Editor's note. Try Curt at mr409@worldnet.att.net
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:M477@Midwest.net
From: INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com
Mike,
Do not use power steering fluid in a stock tri-five power steering
unit. Use automatic transmission fluid, the same fluid you would use in a
powerglide. I don't have the type with me right now, but if you need the
specific type just email me at my home address: Marty28447@aol.com.
If you have an owners manual it should tell you exactly the type to use.
Good luck,
Kim Martelle
-----------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Matsuoka, Mel", INTERNET:MMatsuoka@shaklee.com
We are close to installing a crate 350 small block (330 Hp) in our '56,
210,
2 door sedan. We are having the motor mounts modified ¾ inches forward to
hopefully, accommodate the HEI distributor. Has anyone gone through this
install? The motor that we hope to purchase is the complete from carb to
flex plate, to HEI distributor to harmonic balancer. It's advertised from
Chevy at 330 horsepower. We have also installed a 605 power steering unit.
This motor will be connected to a 700r4 tranny from Bow Tie Overdrives. My
other questions are:
1) What kind of headers are recommended to clear the 605 and with
the ¾
inch movement of the engine?
2) What type of pulley system is recommended? Serpentine or
V-belts?
Long or short necked water pump used? The long water pump comes with the
engine but, if I go with the serpentine system I would need the reverse
flow.
3) How do you like this motor?
Any and all comments are welcome! Thanks, Bob!
Mel
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu, INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu
Looking for a drivers side front "fender extension" for a '56 chevy. That's
the piece that mounts between the fender and bumper on the side. Do not
need a perfect one, its going to be painted. Flakey chrome OK, even pin
hole rust OK. Just looking for one that is straight, with no tears in the
metal around the mounting holes and no major rust holes. E-mail me with
what you have. hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu
---------------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary White", INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Thanks so much Bob for this service.
Does anyone know of a device that you can use
to make the 57 powerglide quite "throwing up"
as it tends to do every once in a while.
gwhitrun@mindspring.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:GremlinGTs@aol.com, INTERNET:GremlinGTs@aol.com
A friend of mine, who owns several '57 Chevy 4-dr hardtops, asked me
about
some unusual vent shades/rain shades that mount under the roof rail on
Tri-Chevies, and runs all the way unbroken from front to back? He spotted a
pair on a 4-dr HT at a guys house, this guy in Virginia is selling all his
old classic chevy parts and parts cars. I'd never seen any option like
that,
however my friend called CCCI in Florida, and they said that yes, it was a
factory option, and they had a used pair in stock for sale. I was just
curious if anyone else had ever seen them before. I can't ever remember
seeing this option AT ALL on any of the cars I've seen at shows over the
years, unless this was just a 4 door Hardtop option. I don't know much
about
it. I don't recall seeing it in the option book either, but it's been
awhile
since I cracked that open. Anyway, just wanted to know if anyone else out
there had seen or had a pair, etc. Thanks,
Jerry Casper
Woodbridge, VA
1957 210 4-dr Sedan
1955 Task Force Suburban
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To Don Kent, Do you have to modify the inside of the 56 air cleaner to
use
the Fram CA-151 replacement?????????????? Thanks, Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
<< Bob,
>
> I saw that Classic Chevy has a "normal" over-the-counter air filter
that
> fits inside the outer cover of a 4-barrel oil bath cleaner. You take
out
> the oil bath element and this drops in and, presto-chango, you have a
> filter you can replace. Does anyone know which filter element it is?
>
> Bill >>
Bill, thanks for informing us about the oil filter that CCI has! Do you
know
the price they are asking for this paper element????? It doesn't seem to
be
in my Parts Catalog I have from them! Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To d55chevy Dan, Thank you very much for your info about my 56 265
camshaft!
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
Steve Pratt, Thanks for the info on the 56 camshaft. Pics won't be
necessary, as my new cam DOES have the notch you're talking about!
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
<< Hi Bob
I was wondering if you of one of the list members could help me. I have
put
a rebuilt stock powersteering unit on my 57 chevy. What kind of
powersteering fluid should I use in it. Will Dextron work ok? It says it
meets all GM Specs but I don't know if that means specs that are 40 yrs
old.
Mike M477@Midwest.net >>
Most Definitely Mike! Back then, I don't recall anything else that was
used
for any power steering system in any American car!!!!!!!
Richard
---------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
Ref the Beverly Hillbillies Truck-
This vehicle was made by George Barris, a California customizer,
who did lots of work for Hollywood and their stars. It actually was cut
down from a 1921 Oldsmobile touring car. Barris found the car behind a
feedlot in Fontana, California. I wonder where it is now?
Mark in AZ
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com, INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
That WINDOWS ME warning may have some truth in it. One thing I DO know,
those new clockworks everyone is installing in their old dash clocks have a
micro camera in them and they are recording every thing you do in that
Chevy! Y'All be careful out there and keep watchin yer back... I gotta
little black felt cover I had made at the needlepoint store down at the
mall to cover my clockface when I need sum privacy, it was cheap and it
works fine. I keep the music up loud too so they can't hear whut i'm
sayin... Next week I'm goin in to have a little curtain installed between
the front and back seat, Mary Lou and her sister insisted on it.
Editor, note. How about that camera in the dome light. Better cover that
too.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Floyd Albright, INTERNET:fastimage@home.com
List Members and friends please attend if possible.
Northwest 2nd Annual Classic Chevy Show
Who? Open to all 55-56-57 Cars, Trucks and Corvettes
Where? XXX Drive-In, Issaquah, WA. (7 miles East of Seattle on I-90)
When? August 19th - 9AM to 4PM
What? Dash Plaques for the first 150 registrations
30 Trophies
50/50 Raffle
Door Prizes
Disk Jockey - 50's and 60's Music
Several National Award Winning 55-57 cars will be on
display.
Sponsored by NorthWest Classic Chevy Club.
For more information call Floyd 425-235-0209 or Bud 425-235-0825.
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Bill Kautz", INTERNET:kautz@home.com
Bob,
I sent this to Larry and thought other list members might like to try
some of these vendors for parts. I've seen messages on other forums
downplaying Hemmings in favor of e-bay. Personall, I'll stick with what has
been proven to me to be a good source of parts and literature. I know
several people who have been dissatisfied with e-bay purchases and have
nowhere to turn for help. WB
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Kautz
To: lkwasigroh@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2001 1:40 PM
Subject: '56 Chevy parts
Hi Larry, Here are a couple of places to try that you may not have.
Ol' 55 East Coast Chevy-213-348-5568 or fFAX 215-348-0560, (PA).
C & P-1-800-235-2475, (www.1chevy.com), also PA.
Impala Bob's at 1-800-IMPALAS or www.impalas.com He also has a '55-'57
parts catalog. AZ
Fifties Forever at 973-478-1306, (NJ).
JohnChambers Vintage Chevrolet at 623-934-CHEV, (phone or FAX-AZ).
H & H Classic Parts at 501-787-5575, (Arkansas)
I got all these from Hemmings Motor News. There are a lot more.
www.hemmings.com will tell you where to buy a copy in your area. Good Luck!
Wild Bill
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:M477@Midwest.net
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:authauto@airmail.net, INTERNET:authauto@airmail.net
List member Mike (M477@Midwest.net) wondered if Dexron ATF is a good
fluid to use in the original power steering systems on tri-fives.
Yes, Dexron is as close as you can get to the original Type A fluid. It
has modern additives that the Type A doesn't, but the hydraulic
characteristics are the same. FYI, Type A is still available in some
markets, check around.
Good luck,
Steve Pratt
Authentic Automotive
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:M477@Midwest.net
From: "Don Kent", INTERNET:dkent@socal.rr.com
Hi Bob,
Mike asked whether Dexron will work in the original power-steering pump on
a '57. I hope so, Mike, because I've been running it in mine for over ten
years! No problems yet. Besides, I don't think Type A is too easy to find
anymore. I'm no expert, but I don't think power-steering pumps are as
fussy as transmissions about what you put in them.
Don Kent
Northridge, CA
'57 2dr. H.T.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Ken Sturgill, INTERNET:ken@area-net.com
I want to put disc brakes on the front of my 55 Chevy. Somewhere a few
years ago I found an article about using Chevelle and Monte Carlo disc
brake spindles on 55-57 chevys. As I remember they had to be swapped
left to right, right to left to make them work but it was a fairly easy
bolt on project. Also there was mention that a Monza dual master
cylinder with power booster would bolt on in the 55-57 application. A
proportioning valve is needed but that's about all except for the master
cylinder from the Monza.
What I need to know is what years of Monte Carlo or Chevelle do the
spindle/calipers/discs need to come from and what year Monza power brake
booster/master cylinder need to come from?
Please resound to my email address.
Thanks for your help.
ken@area-net.com
--
Sturgill's Law
If you have a 50/50 chance of
getting something wrong you
will 75% of the time.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Stewart Dale, INTERNET:dales56chevy@yahoo.com
I would like to thank all of Bob's list members that
sent me pictures, web sites and such regarding my
request for Fire Chief's car information. I would like
to specially thank Don Janda of Hawkeye Area Classic
Chevy Club. Don not only pointed me in the right
direction, he sent me a video of a car his club
restored into a Fire Chief's car and presented to the
fire department. Way to go Don!
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From: editor
If you would like to see a lot of Internet hoaxes visit
HTTP://WWW.SNOPES.COM
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
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: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 7:05 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
JULY 30, 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-MAIL. E-MAIL WITH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE READ.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Don & Sheila Janda, INTERNET:dnsjanda@webtv.net
Complete 1957 283 engine with fuel injection and three speed
transmission. In car and running now. Drive it! $5000.00 FIRM. Located
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. E-mail me with your questions, etc. (Complete
engine, injection, air cleaner, transmission, clutch and all linkages)
Has been VERY reliable.
------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:@midwest.net, INTERNET:@midwest.net
Hi Bob
First I'd like to say thank you to all the great people that have helped me
with information and advice since I have been working on my car. Yes I
found Type A trans fluid for my power steering unit. I need to ask every
one
another question gain. If any one has ever put on a set of door edge guards
on a 57 2dr htp How do they go on I think they go under the middle door
stainless but how high up do they go do they go under the upper door
stainless at the bottom of the side glass or just under it. Also I am
making a few changes to my car. I have had a stock 2x4 set up on it for
years but I could not ever find a 2x4 air breather for it or at least one
that I (a poor working stiff )
could afford, so I'm going to go back to a single Carter 4bbl carb. I have
got a air breather and intake manifold for a single 4bbl. Now comes my
small problem with my 2x4 carbs I had a dual point distributor so what I
need is just a plain single point 57 distributor if any one has one that
they would sell reasonable to a (poor working stiff) please let me know
also please, please, If any one has a 57 bumper jack and handle they would
want to sell please let me know I've been looking foe one for quite some
time. Surely out of all the 57 chevys that have been junked, wrecked or
made into race cars someone has got to have saved a bumper jack? Thanks
again to every one for all your help.
Thanks
Mike
M477@Midwest.net
-------------------------------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Brian Myers", INTERNET:myers057@bellsouth.net
Hey Bob,
Thanks for the work on the list, I really enjoy getting it.
In regards to your question about the parking brake on a disc set up:
I have seen them put a brake on the drive line and also a separate
cable on the caliper itself to lock the pads to the rotors once parked.
The neatest trick I saw, (and probably the most expensive) was a
separate little single piston caliper below the main caliper that worked
off the original parking brake cable. It looked really cool, and I guess it
works.
Keep up the great job.
Brian Myers
'57 2-door post
myers057@bellsouth.net
-------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], bob_Ford
From: INTERNET:Texrosencal@aol.com, INTERNET:Texrosencal@aol.com
We are interested in a Chevy 56 2-door hardtop - do you know of any for
sale
in the San Diego area?
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com, INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com
Hi Bob,
I need some more help. Finally fired off the 409 in my 62 Bubbletop only
to
find oil in the water. Most likely I will need a 409 block. Does anyone
out
there have or know of a 409 Chev passenger car block for sale with no
cracks.
I almost threw the rope over the rafters and climbed up on the bench, but
caught myself just in time. I have been working on the car for almost two
years!
Thanks you very much,
willyhuaz@aol.com
Bill H. Hughes
120 Heysman Rd.
Selah,
Wa. 98942
509 698 3827
Editor's note. Try Curt at mr409@worldnet.att.net
BOB
--------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:M477@Midwest.net
From: INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com
Mike,
Do not use power steering fluid in a stock tri-five power steering
unit. Use automatic transmission fluid, the same fluid you would use in a
powerglide. I don't have the type with me right now, but if you need the
specific type just email me at my home address: Marty28447@aol.com.
If you have an owners manual it should tell you exactly the type to use.
Good luck,
Kim Martelle
-----------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Matsuoka, Mel", INTERNET:MMatsuoka@shaklee.com
We are close to installing a crate 350 small block (330 Hp) in our '56,
210,
2 door sedan. We are having the motor mounts modified ¾ inches forward to
hopefully, accommodate the HEI distributor. Has anyone gone through this
install? The motor that we hope to purchase is the complete from carb to
flex plate, to HEI distributor to harmonic balancer. It's advertised from
Chevy at 330 horsepower. We have also installed a 605 power steering unit.
This motor will be connected to a 700r4 tranny from Bow Tie Overdrives. My
other questions are:
1) What kind of headers are recommended to clear the 605 and with
the ¾
inch movement of the engine?
2) What type of pulley system is recommended? Serpentine or
V-belts?
Long or short necked water pump used? The long water pump comes with the
engine but, if I go with the serpentine system I would need the reverse
flow.
3) How do you like this motor?
Any and all comments are welcome! Thanks, Bob!
Mel
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu, INTERNET:hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu
Looking for a drivers side front "fender extension" for a '56 chevy. That's
the piece that mounts between the fender and bumper on the side. Do not
need a perfect one, its going to be painted. Flakey chrome OK, even pin
hole rust OK. Just looking for one that is straight, with no tears in the
metal around the mounting holes and no major rust holes. E-mail me with
what you have. hsieck@unlnotes.unl.edu
---------------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary White", INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Thanks so much Bob for this service.
Does anyone know of a device that you can use
to make the 57 powerglide quite "throwing up"
as it tends to do every once in a while.
gwhitrun@mindspring.com
-----------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:GremlinGTs@aol.com, INTERNET:GremlinGTs@aol.com
A friend of mine, who owns several '57 Chevy 4-dr hardtops, asked me
about
some unusual vent shades/rain shades that mount under the roof rail on
Tri-Chevies, and runs all the way unbroken from front to back? He spotted a
pair on a 4-dr HT at a guys house, this guy in Virginia is selling all his
old classic chevy parts and parts cars. I'd never seen any option like
that,
however my friend called CCCI in Florida, and they said that yes, it was a
factory option, and they had a used pair in stock for sale. I was just
curious if anyone else had ever seen them before. I can't ever remember
seeing this option AT ALL on any of the cars I've seen at shows over the
years, unless this was just a 4 door Hardtop option. I don't know much
about
it. I don't recall seeing it in the option book either, but it's been
awhile
since I cracked that open. Anyway, just wanted to know if anyone else out
there had seen or had a pair, etc. Thanks,
Jerry Casper
Woodbridge, VA
1957 210 4-dr Sedan
1955 Task Force Suburban
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To Don Kent, Do you have to modify the inside of the 56 air cleaner to
use
the Fram CA-151 replacement?????????????? Thanks, Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
<< Bob,
>
> I saw that Classic Chevy has a "normal" over-the-counter air filter
that
> fits inside the outer cover of a 4-barrel oil bath cleaner. You take
out
> the oil bath element and this drops in and, presto-chango, you have a
> filter you can replace. Does anyone know which filter element it is?
>
> Bill >>
Bill, thanks for informing us about the oil filter that CCI has! Do you
know
the price they are asking for this paper element????? It doesn't seem to
be
in my Parts Catalog I have from them! Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To d55chevy Dan, Thank you very much for your info about my 56 265
camshaft!
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
Steve Pratt, Thanks for the info on the 56 camshaft. Pics won't be
necessary, as my new cam DOES have the notch you're talking about!
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
<< Hi Bob
I was wondering if you of one of the list members could help me. I have
put
a rebuilt stock powersteering unit on my 57 chevy. What kind of
powersteering fluid should I use in it. Will Dextron work ok? It says it
meets all GM Specs but I don't know if that means specs that are 40 yrs
old.
Mike M477@Midwest.net >>
Most Definitely Mike! Back then, I don't recall anything else that was
used
for any power steering system in any American car!!!!!!!
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
Ref the Beverly Hillbillies Truck-
This vehicle was made by George Barris, a California customizer,
who did lots of work for Hollywood and their stars. It actually was cut
down from a 1921 Oldsmobile touring car. Barris found the car behind a
feedlot in Fontana, California. I wonder where it is now?
Mark in AZ
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com, INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
That WINDOWS ME warning may have some truth in it. One thing I DO know,
those new clockworks everyone is installing in their old dash clocks have a
micro camera in them and they are recording every thing you do in that
Chevy! Y'All be careful out there and keep watchin yer back... I gotta
little black felt cover I had made at the needlepoint store down at the
mall to cover my clockface when I need sum privacy, it was cheap and it
works fine. I keep the music up loud too so they can't hear whut i'm
sayin... Next week I'm goin in to have a little curtain installed between
the front and back seat, Mary Lou and her sister insisted on it.
Editor, note. How about that camera in the dome light. Better cover that
too.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Floyd Albright, INTERNET:fastimage@home.com
List Members and friends please attend if possible.
Northwest 2nd Annual Classic Chevy Show
Who? Open to all 55-56-57 Cars, Trucks and Corvettes
Where? XXX Drive-In, Issaquah, WA. (7 miles East of Seattle on I-90)
When? August 19th - 9AM to 4PM
What? Dash Plaques for the first 150 registrations
30 Trophies
50/50 Raffle
Door Prizes
Disk Jockey - 50's and 60's Music
Several National Award Winning 55-57 cars will be on
display.
Sponsored by NorthWest Classic Chevy Club.
For more information call Floyd 425-235-0209 or Bud 425-235-0825.
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Bill Kautz", INTERNET:kautz@home.com
Bob,
I sent this to Larry and thought other list members might like to try
some of these vendors for parts. I've seen messages on other forums
downplaying Hemmings in favor of e-bay. Personall, I'll stick with what has
been proven to me to be a good source of parts and literature. I know
several people who have been dissatisfied with e-bay purchases and have
nowhere to turn for help. WB
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From: Bill Kautz
To: lkwasigroh@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2001 1:40 PM
Subject: '56 Chevy parts
Hi Larry, Here are a couple of places to try that you may not have.
Ol' 55 East Coast Chevy-213-348-5568 or fFAX 215-348-0560, (PA).
C & P-1-800-235-2475, (www.1chevy.com), also PA.
Impala Bob's at 1-800-IMPALAS or www.impalas.com He also has a '55-'57
parts catalog. AZ
Fifties Forever at 973-478-1306, (NJ).
JohnChambers Vintage Chevrolet at 623-934-CHEV, (phone or FAX-AZ).
H & H Classic Parts at 501-787-5575, (Arkansas)
I got all these from Hemmings Motor News. There are a lot more.
www.hemmings.com will tell you where to buy a copy in your area. Good Luck!
Wild Bill
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:M477@Midwest.net
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:authauto@airmail.net, INTERNET:authauto@airmail.net
List member Mike (M477@Midwest.net) wondered if Dexron ATF is a good
fluid to use in the original power steering systems on tri-fives.
Yes, Dexron is as close as you can get to the original Type A fluid. It
has modern additives that the Type A doesn't, but the hydraulic
characteristics are the same. FYI, Type A is still available in some
markets, check around.
Good luck,
Steve Pratt
Authentic Automotive
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:M477@Midwest.net
From: "Don Kent", INTERNET:dkent@socal.rr.com
Hi Bob,
Mike asked whether Dexron will work in the original power-steering pump on
a '57. I hope so, Mike, because I've been running it in mine for over ten
years! No problems yet. Besides, I don't think Type A is too easy to find
anymore. I'm no expert, but I don't think power-steering pumps are as
fussy as transmissions about what you put in them.
Don Kent
Northridge, CA
'57 2dr. H.T.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Ken Sturgill, INTERNET:ken@area-net.com
I want to put disc brakes on the front of my 55 Chevy. Somewhere a few
years ago I found an article about using Chevelle and Monte Carlo disc
brake spindles on 55-57 chevys. As I remember they had to be swapped
left to right, right to left to make them work but it was a fairly easy
bolt on project. Also there was mention that a Monza dual master
cylinder with power booster would bolt on in the 55-57 application. A
proportioning valve is needed but that's about all except for the master
cylinder from the Monza.
What I need to know is what years of Monte Carlo or Chevelle do the
spindle/calipers/discs need to come from and what year Monza power brake
booster/master cylinder need to come from?
Please resound to my email address.
Thanks for your help.
ken@area-net.com
--
Sturgill's Law
If you have a 50/50 chance of
getting something wrong you
will 75% of the time.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Stewart Dale, INTERNET:dales56chevy@yahoo.com
I would like to thank all of Bob's list members that
sent me pictures, web sites and such regarding my
request for Fire Chief's car information. I would like
to specially thank Don Janda of Hawkeye Area Classic
Chevy Club. Don not only pointed me in the right
direction, he sent me a video of a car his club
restored into a Fire Chief's car and presented to the
fire department. Way to go Don!
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From: editor
If you would like to see a lot of Internet hoaxes visit
HTTP://WWW.SNOPES.COM
BOB
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