TriChrome
03-07-2018, 12:43 AM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 2:04 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
SEPT 27,2000
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
__________________________________________________ ____________________
From: Editor
I plan to attend the Orange County Chevy Club show on Sunday, Sept 30th in
LaPalma..
If you see me with my red cap, please stop me an introduce yourself. I
would like to meet you.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Henry McDougall", INTERNET:fast55_@hotmail.com
Hi Bob I still love the list. Please post:
Muncie 4sp w/ Hurst Competition Plus shifter. Muncie is M20 #3885010 wide
ratio 2.52 low. excellent diver condition. I rebuilt it and used it in my
55Chevy for about 2000 miles before going with a 5sp. Am asking $400. Also
have blowproof bellhousing for 55-64 Chevy Vette or passenger car for $50
Origonal 55Chevy valve covers $20. Blue Racer cam barely used $50 218 at
.050, .458 lift lobe sep 110. Henry McDougal
(210) 691-1554 TEXAS
Henry McDougall
-------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Dwayne Burgess, INTERNET:privateeye4u@yahoo.com
Where can I get a list that I can match colors
for body and interior (carpet, seats, etc.) on a 57 BA
Convertible? Is there any list that says what color
tops match body colors? Any help or suggestions will
be appreciated. Dwayne
----------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Mrf883@aol.com, INTERNET:Mrf883@aol.com
hi
as a new member i wanted to say how much i enjoy the newsletter and the
input
from classic chevy owners out there!
i have a borg warner t10 (1974 date code) that needs an input shaft and
also
a counter shaft as these have a few broken teeth in them.
the local parts place wasn't able to come up with anything when i gave him
the numbers off the side of the case! does anyone know where i can find the
parts or what numbers i have to get in order to track down the parts?
any help will be appreciated.
thanks
mike
--------------------------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Bill Kautz", INTERNET:kautz@home.com
REMEMBER....
When the worst thing you could do at school was smoke in the bathrooms,
flunk a test or chew gum. And the banquets were in the cafeteria and we
danced to a juke box later, and all the girls wore fluffy pastel gowns and
the boys wore suits for the first time and we were allowed to stay out till
12 p.m.
When a '57 Chevy was everyone's dream car. . . to cruise, peel out, lay
rubber and watch drag races, and people went steady and girls wore a class
ring with an inch of wrapped dental floss or yarn coated with pastel frost
nail polish so it would fit her finger.
And no one ever asked where the car keys were 'cause they were always in
the car, in the ignition, and the doors were never locked. And you got in
big trouble if you accidentally locked the doors at home, since no one ever
had a key.
Remember lying on your back on the grass with your friends and saying
things like "That cloud looks like a..."
And playing baseball with no adults to help kids with the rules of the
game. Back then, baseball was not a psychological group learning
experience-it was a game.
Remember when stuff from the store came without safety caps and hermetic
seals 'cause no one had yet tried to poison a perfect stranger.
And...with all our progress...don't you just wish...just once...you could
slip back in time and savor the slower pace...and share it with the
children of the 80's and 90's ......
So send this on to someone who can still remember Nancy Drew, The Hardy
Boys, Laurel & Hardy, Howdy Doody and The Peanut Gallery, The Lone Ranger,
The Shadow Knows, Nellie Belle, Roy and Dale, Trigger and Buttermilk as
well as the sound of a real mower on Saturday morning, and summers filled
with bike rides, playing in cowboy land, baseball games, bowling and visits
to the pool...and eating Kool-Aid powder with sugar.
When being sent to the principal's office was nothing compared to the fate
that awaited a misbehaving student at home.
Basically, we were in fear for our lives, but it wasn't because of drive by
shootings,drugs, gangs,etc.
Our parents and grandparents were a much bigger threat! But we all
survived because their love was greater than the threat.
Didn't that feel good, just to go back and say, Yeah, I remember that!
And was it really that long ago?
--------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com, INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com
Bob,
I guess you have not sent out a list since I sent you an appeal for some
off-set upper inner control rod shafts in my previous message (my mail box
has been a nightmare recently).
I am looking for a pair of those shafts which increase negative camber by
an
additional 1/2 of a degree. I also understand that they made offset
bushings
to solve the same problem -- namely, sagging front suspensions.
If anyone along the list has some of these I would really appreciate them
shooting me a price.
David Scott Coker
oldcars55@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Rick & Crystal Nix, INTERNET:ricknix@mail.com
Hi, Rick Nix here. New member! I'm restoring a '57 Nomad and was
wondering what process folks use to clean and polish the large aluminum
side panels on the rear corners of the '57? Mine are in basically good
shape but have minor scratches and they definitely need polishing. Any
guidance would be appreciated. Thanks, Rick
----------------------------------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Francis, Roger D, SITS", INTERNET:rdfrancis@att.com
For the list...
For Lenny & Dana Schaeffer...
I too was lucky to have my Austalian Friends Graeme and Ann visit me in
Florida. They stayed with me for 4 days and I gave them the grand tour of
Central Florida. I "met" Graeme through Bob Ford's list over 2 years ago
and we have been great e-mail friends ever since. We finally met in person
this week. They told me of the great friends they met while in New England
and the beautiful cars they saw at the show. You are right.... they are
both
wonderful people who love American Classic Cars. We are already planning
their next visit to the USA!!!!! Thanks Bob... you have unknowingly made
many people happy and brought together people who would have never known
each other had it not been for your support of the 55-57 list.
Roger Francis
--------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Roger Funston", INTERNET:roger@wesmarproducts.com
I'm looking for a 57 chev nice but affordable. I don't plan to put in shows
but I will take it to events and advertise my name. I was told you have a
list. If so please send it to me along with any other info that is
pertinent. Thank you Roger
--------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Clifchev@aol.com, INTERNET:Clifchev@aol.com
I have in stock now the 55-56-57 polished stainless hood springs at 60.00
a
pair. I had these made a little stronger than original specs.
For you drag racers and fans the Halloween Classic in Boise, Idaho is
October 16-19. At Firebird Raceway. This event last year had 537 drag race
cars and a lot of shoeboxes. It is one the most enjoyable races I attend
each
year. Make it a point to attend, Fun for the whole family. Saturday night
the
children go trick or treating in the pits. It is a blast for the drag racer
or the fan.
Cliff Waldron
Cliff's Classic Chevrolet
Portland Oregon
503-667-4329
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: ""Pelle"", INTERNET:mrbelair@wanadoo.nl
Hi Tri-chevy friends,
I'm looking for a 55-57 convertible top frame and possibly conv. rear
quartersideglass.
Must be shipped to Mesa-Arizona. All information is welcome.
Thanks, Eric Pellegrom
mrbelair@wanadoo.nl
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Greg Heness, INTERNET:g.heness@uts.edu.au
Dear Bob and tri-fivers,
I have a problem with the hood (bonnet) hinges. They have been lubricated
(WD40) and now the bonnet won't stay up. Solutions given to me are:
None!
New hinges
stronger springs
broomstick
The hinges on there are chromed (as are the springs) - really don't want
to take them off, Thought some clever individual out there might be able to
help with a simple solution.
Stay Hep
Greg, In sunny Sydney
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:ADugasjr@aol.com, INTERNET:ADugasjr@aol.com
I am in the process of replacing the complete interior of one of my cars,
a
55 Belair.
Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with the interiors from any
of
the mail order suppliers ( Dancuk,C+P,OLD55 ). Or can anyone recommend a
supplier that has correct replacement interiors.
Any input would be helpful.
Thanks Art
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
At one time, an offer was out there for a computer disc that contains
all information on a '55 Chev - such as dealers album, brochures, etc.
It looks like I am finally gonna get a computer rather than my web, so
if someone can give me that data so I can buy the disc, please do it.
Thanx
Sandy Pierce
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:JL479@cs.com
From: INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com
John,
I do not know much about fuel injection except that the fuel lines from
the tank are bigger then for a standard 283 cid engine.
Kim
Editor's note. Kim, I guess that means a fuel injection car will pass less
gas stations. <G>
BOB
----------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Alamo Antiques", INTERNET:alamo@netins.net
BOB, DO YOU MEAN TOM DOOLEY, AS IN "HANG DOWN YOUR HEAD TOM DOOLEY"?
AMOS.
Editor's note. Yes, that song brought down the house. It was recorded in
1958. That was 43 years ago. WOW.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I've got a bunch of used 55-57 Chevy stainless for sale. Here is most of
it:
BelAir 2dr hardtop pass side B pillar exterior molding $20; '56 BA 2dr
hardtop / convertible upper quarter paint dividers $60pair; '57 150 sedan
upper quarter apint dividers $50pair; '56 150/210 upper quarter paint
dividers $50pair; '57 150 wagon upper quarter paint dividers $50; '56
150/210 wagon upper quarter paint dividers $50 pair; '56/'57 150
windshield
corner pieces $40pair; '56 BelAir 4dr sedan/wagon door side trim $15each;
'55 210 4dr rear door spears $30pair; '55 210 4dr driver side quarter
spear,
restored $60; '57 210 lefthand dash molding, polished $10; '56 BelAir 4dr
hardtop rear door upper paint dividers, polished $60pair; '56 BelAir 4dr
hardtop door side moldings $20each; 210 2dr sedan beltline moldings, 4pc
$70; '57 Belair/210 4dr sedan/wagon pass side quarter lower molding $25;
4dr wagon upper or lower door moldings (above or below windows) $10each;
sedan backglass trim, 3pc $60. Shipping is additional.
Wyatt Smolick
Fleetwood, PA
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
>>>To: [unknown], BOB FORD
>>>From: Don & Sheila Janda, INTERNET:dnsjanda@webtv.net
>>>I own a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible. What is the best/safest way
to
>>>find a fair market value for the car?
The best and safest way is tp have the car appraised by a liensed state
auto appraiser that specializes in classic autos.
I am in MA and do this for many of my fellow hobbyists.
You may want to ask around at local shows- it is your best bet to know what
it is worth -especially if you are thinking of selling the car, you will
have PAPER evidence of value.
good luck
Lenny Schaeffer
Malden MA
D56chevy@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Dover57@aol.com, INTERNET:Dover57@aol.com
Converted my 57 to power disc brakes. I have Chevelle (I think 68) rims on
the front. Welded I guess what you'd call "nubs"onto the inner rim to
duplicate the 57 rim. Full hubcaps fit well and don't fly off... my problem
is this: After I put hubcap on correctly, in a short time the hubcap
rotates
on the rim and bends the valve stem. Sometime ago I read a tip to put some
silicone sealer on the wheel. I tried that and consequently,my show quality
spinner hubcap came off in traffic-I was run over by two or three cars! Any
proven remedies form the tri-five Think Tanks out there? Thanks. Frank
Dover 57 @aol.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Dana Dittbenner, INTERNET:danad@rconnect.com
To Bob McNulty. Would you please E-mail me your sons thoughts on the
stock market, more private!! What a great story of your sons
resourcefulness and another fine example of the younger generation. Dana
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com, INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com
Bob, I was surprised to see your email arrive today with all of the
addressees shown. Normally they are not visible and I assume you usually
send with all recipients listed as BCC.
Thanks for a terrific list.
Dennis McGillis
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
Orange County Region
949-551-4821 phone
949-551-1162 fax
949-533-7211 cellular
Editor's note. Yes I send the list out Blind Carbon Copy (BCC). That
means that whoever gets the list should not see the other people's address
who receive it. It happens rarely but it does happen that the Internet has
a problem and ignores the Blind Carbon Copy.
BOB
-----------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "shew", INTERNET:ethan@compunet.net
Hello Bob and Everyone Else,
I have a question that is getting me some odd looks when I ask. Soon I plan
to install new motor and transmission mounts on my 57 frame. How do you
know where the engine is suppose to welded in at. If you set the motor and
trans on the frame with the mounts installed on the motor, do they fit the
frame at the correct spot? The body is pulled from the frame.
I would like to thank everyone who has answered questions for me in the
past. Their answers have changed my plans several times.
Charlie Shew
ethan@compunet.net
--------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com, INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com
Bob,
I need a pair of the offset inner, upper control arm shafts -- the kind
which
gives you an extra 1/2 degree camber in front end alignment. Does anybody
along the list happen to have a pair? Email me.
David Scott Coker
oldcars55@aol.com
-----------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com, INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com
Bob , Yes I do remember the kingston trio and there song ""Tom
Dulley"" . I seen the Beach Boys probably 20 years ago in Lincoln
Nebraska . They were Great. Take care now / Ernie C.
------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Norman Crews, INTERNET:twocrewsn@webtv.net
"Peggy Sue" was a Cars&Parts magazine restoration project. Each month
they would show a different part of the restoration. When the project
was completed the car was raffled off. So there never was a "price" put
on the car.
Cars&Parts published a hard and soft cover book/magazine of the
restoration project.
-------------------------------------
FROM: Editor
Thanks to the many list members who sent me a birthday card. At my age
now, "no more birthdays".
If you are not interested in the 50's you probably want to skip what is
next.
I went to see the Beach Boys in Anaheim Sunday. I went with my 30's
something year old sons. I had bet them that there would be a lot of
teenagers at that concert. My sons both told me that I was sure out of
touch as no teenagers would go to see a music concert with 60 years old
guys singing 50s music.
Were they ever wrong. There were a lot of teenagers there. They
completely filled the aisles dancing to "Help Me Ronda", "409", "Daddy took
the T Bird Away", and many more. An interesting sidelight is they had
some old guy join them on some of their songs that nobody in the audience
knew he was. He seems to really get into the "Beach" songs. I think it
was "Dean" from Jan and Dean. Anyone remember them? I think Jan was badly
hurt in a car wreck years ago. I don't know if he is still alive or not.
Does anyone know?
My sons who had never heard the Beach Boys music before, come away from
the concert liking the music that they would never have heard if I had not
paid their way to the concert.
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
I plan to live forever. So far so good.
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 2:04 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
SEPT 27,2000
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
__________________________________________________ ____________________
From: Editor
I plan to attend the Orange County Chevy Club show on Sunday, Sept 30th in
LaPalma..
If you see me with my red cap, please stop me an introduce yourself. I
would like to meet you.
BOB
----------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Henry McDougall", INTERNET:fast55_@hotmail.com
Hi Bob I still love the list. Please post:
Muncie 4sp w/ Hurst Competition Plus shifter. Muncie is M20 #3885010 wide
ratio 2.52 low. excellent diver condition. I rebuilt it and used it in my
55Chevy for about 2000 miles before going with a 5sp. Am asking $400. Also
have blowproof bellhousing for 55-64 Chevy Vette or passenger car for $50
Origonal 55Chevy valve covers $20. Blue Racer cam barely used $50 218 at
.050, .458 lift lobe sep 110. Henry McDougal
(210) 691-1554 TEXAS
Henry McDougall
-------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Dwayne Burgess, INTERNET:privateeye4u@yahoo.com
Where can I get a list that I can match colors
for body and interior (carpet, seats, etc.) on a 57 BA
Convertible? Is there any list that says what color
tops match body colors? Any help or suggestions will
be appreciated. Dwayne
----------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Mrf883@aol.com, INTERNET:Mrf883@aol.com
hi
as a new member i wanted to say how much i enjoy the newsletter and the
input
from classic chevy owners out there!
i have a borg warner t10 (1974 date code) that needs an input shaft and
also
a counter shaft as these have a few broken teeth in them.
the local parts place wasn't able to come up with anything when i gave him
the numbers off the side of the case! does anyone know where i can find the
parts or what numbers i have to get in order to track down the parts?
any help will be appreciated.
thanks
mike
--------------------------------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Bill Kautz", INTERNET:kautz@home.com
REMEMBER....
When the worst thing you could do at school was smoke in the bathrooms,
flunk a test or chew gum. And the banquets were in the cafeteria and we
danced to a juke box later, and all the girls wore fluffy pastel gowns and
the boys wore suits for the first time and we were allowed to stay out till
12 p.m.
When a '57 Chevy was everyone's dream car. . . to cruise, peel out, lay
rubber and watch drag races, and people went steady and girls wore a class
ring with an inch of wrapped dental floss or yarn coated with pastel frost
nail polish so it would fit her finger.
And no one ever asked where the car keys were 'cause they were always in
the car, in the ignition, and the doors were never locked. And you got in
big trouble if you accidentally locked the doors at home, since no one ever
had a key.
Remember lying on your back on the grass with your friends and saying
things like "That cloud looks like a..."
And playing baseball with no adults to help kids with the rules of the
game. Back then, baseball was not a psychological group learning
experience-it was a game.
Remember when stuff from the store came without safety caps and hermetic
seals 'cause no one had yet tried to poison a perfect stranger.
And...with all our progress...don't you just wish...just once...you could
slip back in time and savor the slower pace...and share it with the
children of the 80's and 90's ......
So send this on to someone who can still remember Nancy Drew, The Hardy
Boys, Laurel & Hardy, Howdy Doody and The Peanut Gallery, The Lone Ranger,
The Shadow Knows, Nellie Belle, Roy and Dale, Trigger and Buttermilk as
well as the sound of a real mower on Saturday morning, and summers filled
with bike rides, playing in cowboy land, baseball games, bowling and visits
to the pool...and eating Kool-Aid powder with sugar.
When being sent to the principal's office was nothing compared to the fate
that awaited a misbehaving student at home.
Basically, we were in fear for our lives, but it wasn't because of drive by
shootings,drugs, gangs,etc.
Our parents and grandparents were a much bigger threat! But we all
survived because their love was greater than the threat.
Didn't that feel good, just to go back and say, Yeah, I remember that!
And was it really that long ago?
--------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com, INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com
Bob,
I guess you have not sent out a list since I sent you an appeal for some
off-set upper inner control rod shafts in my previous message (my mail box
has been a nightmare recently).
I am looking for a pair of those shafts which increase negative camber by
an
additional 1/2 of a degree. I also understand that they made offset
bushings
to solve the same problem -- namely, sagging front suspensions.
If anyone along the list has some of these I would really appreciate them
shooting me a price.
David Scott Coker
oldcars55@aol.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Rick & Crystal Nix, INTERNET:ricknix@mail.com
Hi, Rick Nix here. New member! I'm restoring a '57 Nomad and was
wondering what process folks use to clean and polish the large aluminum
side panels on the rear corners of the '57? Mine are in basically good
shape but have minor scratches and they definitely need polishing. Any
guidance would be appreciated. Thanks, Rick
----------------------------------------------------------
To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Francis, Roger D, SITS", INTERNET:rdfrancis@att.com
For the list...
For Lenny & Dana Schaeffer...
I too was lucky to have my Austalian Friends Graeme and Ann visit me in
Florida. They stayed with me for 4 days and I gave them the grand tour of
Central Florida. I "met" Graeme through Bob Ford's list over 2 years ago
and we have been great e-mail friends ever since. We finally met in person
this week. They told me of the great friends they met while in New England
and the beautiful cars they saw at the show. You are right.... they are
both
wonderful people who love American Classic Cars. We are already planning
their next visit to the USA!!!!! Thanks Bob... you have unknowingly made
many people happy and brought together people who would have never known
each other had it not been for your support of the 55-57 list.
Roger Francis
--------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Roger Funston", INTERNET:roger@wesmarproducts.com
I'm looking for a 57 chev nice but affordable. I don't plan to put in shows
but I will take it to events and advertise my name. I was told you have a
list. If so please send it to me along with any other info that is
pertinent. Thank you Roger
--------------------------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Clifchev@aol.com, INTERNET:Clifchev@aol.com
I have in stock now the 55-56-57 polished stainless hood springs at 60.00
a
pair. I had these made a little stronger than original specs.
For you drag racers and fans the Halloween Classic in Boise, Idaho is
October 16-19. At Firebird Raceway. This event last year had 537 drag race
cars and a lot of shoeboxes. It is one the most enjoyable races I attend
each
year. Make it a point to attend, Fun for the whole family. Saturday night
the
children go trick or treating in the pits. It is a blast for the drag racer
or the fan.
Cliff Waldron
Cliff's Classic Chevrolet
Portland Oregon
503-667-4329
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: ""Pelle"", INTERNET:mrbelair@wanadoo.nl
Hi Tri-chevy friends,
I'm looking for a 55-57 convertible top frame and possibly conv. rear
quartersideglass.
Must be shipped to Mesa-Arizona. All information is welcome.
Thanks, Eric Pellegrom
mrbelair@wanadoo.nl
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Greg Heness, INTERNET:g.heness@uts.edu.au
Dear Bob and tri-fivers,
I have a problem with the hood (bonnet) hinges. They have been lubricated
(WD40) and now the bonnet won't stay up. Solutions given to me are:
None!
New hinges
stronger springs
broomstick
The hinges on there are chromed (as are the springs) - really don't want
to take them off, Thought some clever individual out there might be able to
help with a simple solution.
Stay Hep
Greg, In sunny Sydney
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:ADugasjr@aol.com, INTERNET:ADugasjr@aol.com
I am in the process of replacing the complete interior of one of my cars,
a
55 Belair.
Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with the interiors from any
of
the mail order suppliers ( Dancuk,C+P,OLD55 ). Or can anyone recommend a
supplier that has correct replacement interiors.
Any input would be helpful.
Thanks Art
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
At one time, an offer was out there for a computer disc that contains
all information on a '55 Chev - such as dealers album, brochures, etc.
It looks like I am finally gonna get a computer rather than my web, so
if someone can give me that data so I can buy the disc, please do it.
Thanx
Sandy Pierce
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:JL479@cs.com
From: INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com
John,
I do not know much about fuel injection except that the fuel lines from
the tank are bigger then for a standard 283 cid engine.
Kim
Editor's note. Kim, I guess that means a fuel injection car will pass less
gas stations. <G>
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Alamo Antiques", INTERNET:alamo@netins.net
BOB, DO YOU MEAN TOM DOOLEY, AS IN "HANG DOWN YOUR HEAD TOM DOOLEY"?
AMOS.
Editor's note. Yes, that song brought down the house. It was recorded in
1958. That was 43 years ago. WOW.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I've got a bunch of used 55-57 Chevy stainless for sale. Here is most of
it:
BelAir 2dr hardtop pass side B pillar exterior molding $20; '56 BA 2dr
hardtop / convertible upper quarter paint dividers $60pair; '57 150 sedan
upper quarter apint dividers $50pair; '56 150/210 upper quarter paint
dividers $50pair; '57 150 wagon upper quarter paint dividers $50; '56
150/210 wagon upper quarter paint dividers $50 pair; '56/'57 150
windshield
corner pieces $40pair; '56 BelAir 4dr sedan/wagon door side trim $15each;
'55 210 4dr rear door spears $30pair; '55 210 4dr driver side quarter
spear,
restored $60; '57 210 lefthand dash molding, polished $10; '56 BelAir 4dr
hardtop rear door upper paint dividers, polished $60pair; '56 BelAir 4dr
hardtop door side moldings $20each; 210 2dr sedan beltline moldings, 4pc
$70; '57 Belair/210 4dr sedan/wagon pass side quarter lower molding $25;
4dr wagon upper or lower door moldings (above or below windows) $10each;
sedan backglass trim, 3pc $60. Shipping is additional.
Wyatt Smolick
Fleetwood, PA
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com, INTERNET:D56CHEVY@aol.com
>>>To: [unknown], BOB FORD
>>>From: Don & Sheila Janda, INTERNET:dnsjanda@webtv.net
>>>I own a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible. What is the best/safest way
to
>>>find a fair market value for the car?
The best and safest way is tp have the car appraised by a liensed state
auto appraiser that specializes in classic autos.
I am in MA and do this for many of my fellow hobbyists.
You may want to ask around at local shows- it is your best bet to know what
it is worth -especially if you are thinking of selling the car, you will
have PAPER evidence of value.
good luck
Lenny Schaeffer
Malden MA
D56chevy@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Dover57@aol.com, INTERNET:Dover57@aol.com
Converted my 57 to power disc brakes. I have Chevelle (I think 68) rims on
the front. Welded I guess what you'd call "nubs"onto the inner rim to
duplicate the 57 rim. Full hubcaps fit well and don't fly off... my problem
is this: After I put hubcap on correctly, in a short time the hubcap
rotates
on the rim and bends the valve stem. Sometime ago I read a tip to put some
silicone sealer on the wheel. I tried that and consequently,my show quality
spinner hubcap came off in traffic-I was run over by two or three cars! Any
proven remedies form the tri-five Think Tanks out there? Thanks. Frank
Dover 57 @aol.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Dana Dittbenner, INTERNET:danad@rconnect.com
To Bob McNulty. Would you please E-mail me your sons thoughts on the
stock market, more private!! What a great story of your sons
resourcefulness and another fine example of the younger generation. Dana
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com, INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com
Bob, I was surprised to see your email arrive today with all of the
addressees shown. Normally they are not visible and I assume you usually
send with all recipients listed as BCC.
Thanks for a terrific list.
Dennis McGillis
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
Orange County Region
949-551-4821 phone
949-551-1162 fax
949-533-7211 cellular
Editor's note. Yes I send the list out Blind Carbon Copy (BCC). That
means that whoever gets the list should not see the other people's address
who receive it. It happens rarely but it does happen that the Internet has
a problem and ignores the Blind Carbon Copy.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "shew", INTERNET:ethan@compunet.net
Hello Bob and Everyone Else,
I have a question that is getting me some odd looks when I ask. Soon I plan
to install new motor and transmission mounts on my 57 frame. How do you
know where the engine is suppose to welded in at. If you set the motor and
trans on the frame with the mounts installed on the motor, do they fit the
frame at the correct spot? The body is pulled from the frame.
I would like to thank everyone who has answered questions for me in the
past. Their answers have changed my plans several times.
Charlie Shew
ethan@compunet.net
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com, INTERNET:OLDCARS55@aol.com
Bob,
I need a pair of the offset inner, upper control arm shafts -- the kind
which
gives you an extra 1/2 degree camber in front end alignment. Does anybody
along the list happen to have a pair? Email me.
David Scott Coker
oldcars55@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com, INTERNET:lsfork@bloomnet.com
Bob , Yes I do remember the kingston trio and there song ""Tom
Dulley"" . I seen the Beach Boys probably 20 years ago in Lincoln
Nebraska . They were Great. Take care now / Ernie C.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Norman Crews, INTERNET:twocrewsn@webtv.net
"Peggy Sue" was a Cars&Parts magazine restoration project. Each month
they would show a different part of the restoration. When the project
was completed the car was raffled off. So there never was a "price" put
on the car.
Cars&Parts published a hard and soft cover book/magazine of the
restoration project.
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FROM: Editor
Thanks to the many list members who sent me a birthday card. At my age
now, "no more birthdays".
If you are not interested in the 50's you probably want to skip what is
next.
I went to see the Beach Boys in Anaheim Sunday. I went with my 30's
something year old sons. I had bet them that there would be a lot of
teenagers at that concert. My sons both told me that I was sure out of
touch as no teenagers would go to see a music concert with 60 years old
guys singing 50s music.
Were they ever wrong. There were a lot of teenagers there. They
completely filled the aisles dancing to "Help Me Ronda", "409", "Daddy took
the T Bird Away", and many more. An interesting sidelight is they had
some old guy join them on some of their songs that nobody in the audience
knew he was. He seems to really get into the "Beach" songs. I think it
was "Dean" from Jan and Dean. Anyone remember them? I think Jan was badly
hurt in a car wreck years ago. I don't know if he is still alive or not.
Does anyone know?
My sons who had never heard the Beach Boys music before, come away from
the concert liking the music that they would never have heard if I had not
paid their way to the concert.
BOB
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