From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 8:13 AM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
JAN 19, 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
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
Many used '55-'57 Chevy parts for sale. Here's a sample: '57 lower
steering
column cover (with U bracket) $20; new repro license plate bracket $7;
BelAir hardtop passenger side exterior B pillar stainless molding $20;
'56/'57 210 hardtop drivers' side lower vent window molding, polished $20;
4dr sedan outer wheelhouse, passenger side $20; restored '55 210 4dr
drivers' side quarter panel spear $60; long center floor brace with new
ends
welded in (not for convertible or 4dr hardtop) $100; 210 2dr sedan
beltline
moldings $80 set of four; '56 BA 4dr hardtop rear door upper paint
dividers,
excellent! $50pair; '56 BA 4dr hardtop rear door horizontal moldings
$15each; '56/'57 150 windshield corner moldings, excellent $40pair.
Shipping is additional. I can provide pictures, via email, of any of the
parts I have for sale.
Wyatt Smolick
Fleetwood, PA
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Robert Willis", INTERNET:willisb@kos.net
For Sale.
1955 or 56 4 Barrel Air Breather. Base , Oil Bath and Top with oval snout (
second design) It needs a snout but the rest is in good cond. the snout is
cut off about 1/2 inch out from the top.
BOB willisb@kos.net
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "M.SCOTT PHILLIPS", INTERNET:termitec4@hotmail.com
I want to back half my 57 chevy -you know monster tires and all,the pro
street look,anyway could any body tell me the correct way to go about this
i.e how far to relocate the rear frame rails in board to accommodate
33x21.5x15 tires and rims,back spacing on the rims,rear end width with this
combination.
I know someone out there has done this before. any help would be greatly
appreciated..........
M.Scott Phillips
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To: BOB FORD,INTERNET:BOB_FORD
From: , 28714.3211
Bob
I have some questions about fuel injection I hope you can answer for me.
1. What does it cost to convert a non fuel injection to one with fuel
injection?
2. Does the increase in value of the car cover the cost of converting to
fuel injection?
3. I think they stopped making fuel injection in 1959. Can a 1960 with a
283 be converted to fuel injection?
4. Does converting to fuel injection give you more power or better gas
mileage or both?
Alfred Johnson
Editor's note. In my opinion the, the person that knows the most about
fuel injection is Chuck Smith in Calabasas. Check his web site at
www.chucksmithcheys.com. If anyone would know the answers, Chuck would.
I hope he will respond to your questions. My guess it that it would cost
between $10,000 and $20,000 to convert a motor to fuel injection. It is
not cheap. Every product I have seen that Chuck Smith makes has always
been the finest quality.
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
What car was introduced in what year that was advertised as the " NewWide
track ride?"
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "harry barth", INTERNET:harry.barth@verizon.net
Bob, I am looking for a 56 Chevy 210 2 door, preferably a Del Ray. I got
your name from the ChevyTalk forum, and they suggested I get on your list.
I live in Florida, but would consider getting one from anywhere. My email
address is
harry.barth@verizon.net Thanks, Harry
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
The Silver Car Auction was held at the Fort McDowell Casino last weekend.
These are the same folks from Hot August Nights in Reno. The auction
went four days with over 400 cars anticipated. The weather stayed warm,
the bands were good and the cars ranged the gamut from way cool to way
fool. Make plans to come out next year!
Selected results of biding
Saturday
1955 Bel Air 2 dr hardtop Professional, fresh modernized
restoration PS,PB, A/C
Final bid $26,500 later announced as sold
1957 Bel Air Last bid $36,000 no sell
1957 P/U Blue Driver condition Last bid 11,200 no sell
1955 Bel Air Sold $19,100
Sunday
1956 Bel Air Convertible $44,500 Professional new
restoration, 265 V8
1956 Nomad Final bid $28,250 reserve at $32,000
1955 Bel Air 4 door post $6,800 original unrestored,
rough driver, 72,000 miles
1955 P/U Final bid $37,000 no sell reserve unk 502,
tubbed, digital gauges, leather
interior,tonneau cover, swing out tailgate
1957 Bel Air 2 door hardtop older restoration, chrome was
dull, appraised at $23,000 sold after the car was off the
block.
In a few weeks the results should be posted at www.silverauctions.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rocketwgn@aol.com, INTERNET:Rocketwgn@aol.com
HI BOB
Please put me on your mailing list.
I have a 56 Chev 2 Dr front seat complete for sale. $495
Also lots of misc 57 body parts.
I'm in the Yakima Wa area.
Cliff Mowrey 509-966-7835
rocketwgn@aol.com
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
I rebuild manual transmissions and have done this since 1957. Recently a
guy brought me a master rebuild kit for a muncie four speed trams that he
had purchased on line for a very friendly price. The front bearing in this
kit had 7 balls thaT were held together with a plastic retainer. I called
the company that put this kit out and ask them if I could buy the bearing
separately. They told me that the bearing had come fro the Green Company
and that they were $7.00 each.
The bearings that I use have 12 balls and a steel retainer and cost me
$45.00. There were other parts in this kit that were suspect. The kits that
I sell also have Gm type parts that work well.
Gary Howard dba Gary's Gearbox
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Classic1957chev@aol.com, INTERNET:Classic1957chev@aol.com
Bob please post :
Wanted '57 Chevy F.I.air cleaner, also correct elctrovac pump.
Thanks
Brian Chudyk classic1957chev@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Wcprinting@cs.com, INTERNET:Wcprinting@cs.com
Paul from San Diego hit the nail on the head regarding oldie stations
playing
only the same top 10 songs and missing out on a lot of other great old
songs.
The greatest reference book made on old rock and roll is "The Billboard
Book
of Top 40 Hits," by Joel Whitburn. It starts in 1955 and goes to the
present, so an older edition will eliminate songs out of the 90's and 00's
(no loss there). It cross references artists and song titles while listing
the date the song hit the charts, highest charting position, number of
weeks
in the top 40 and what label it was released on. You can find it at most
book stores. This book will settle most arguments on rock and roll songs
plus give you a little insight on the groups. For example:
Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb) charted on 4/27/59 for 4 weeks and went
to
#11 on the Warner label. By the way, that sexy girl on the song was Connie
Stevens (what a babe!). Do you remember the TV program he starred on? He
was born Eddie Breitenberger on 7/30/33 in New York City. I told you this
book has a lot of information in it.
Many large CD stores have computers you can use yourself that tell you
where
you can find the songs you're looking for. Best to make a list first so
you
can get down to business. Rock and roll and a classic Chevy - what a
combo.
Steve Vance
Fallbrook, CA
red55belair@cs.com
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: Tom Eatman, INTERNET:Tomee@fastq.com
Wish to locate a complete '59 - '61 Turboglide transmission - complete,
good rebuildable core for my '59 el camino. Have a '57 Turboglide minus
converter as possible trade. The '57 is the long tail shaft version
without motor mounts on the tailshaft housing but on the bell housing.
tomcars1@netscape.net 01/15/'02
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
> From: editor
> I hope I didn't mess up this list. I am just getting over the flu. I
have
> really been a man on the run last week.
> BOB
Bob, take care of yourself & keep well, (Eat your spinach
&
take your vitamins) We all want you & your list to be around for a long
time!!!!!! Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To John who got RIPPED on Ebay, John, Absolutely no offense to your
integrity, but I think it is a BIG MISTAKE to buy ANY car from ANYONE
without
AT LEAST SEEING it first AND driving it! Sorry to hear about your loss! I
know of Several others who bought cars (some classics & some not) without
seeing them first & were VERY sorry afterwards!!!!!!!!!!! One guy in my
own
town got badly ripped on a 56 Nomad & traveled from Coeurd'Alene, Idaho to
Saskatoon, Sask., Canada to make the purchase! Was SUPPOSED to be a nice
RUST
FREE # 2 car. Upon arriving home, he crawled underneath it & found the
inner
rockers to be totally rusted out & rust through the floor boards under the
rear seat! (Just ONE of many tales I could tell
you)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
> Hi Bob
> I didn't receive any replies before so I would like to ask again if any
one
> could tell me where would be the best place to send a Bendex Power brake
> unit to have it rebuilt.
> Thanks
> Mike
> M477@Midwest.net
Mike, Try Steve Pratt(Authentic Automotive)
529 Buttercup Trail
Mesquite, Tex. (75149)
Ph. (214) 289-6373 M-F 9-6 CST
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To RJ, Call Larry Kmetz in Bellflower, Calif. (Evenings) He has the name
&
address of a guy in West Covina who has & sells ooooodles of Pictures of
50's
artists.!!!!! Larry's
# (562) 867-9317
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
> Here is a little brain teaser for you. Why do they say that if someone
> > stops drinking, they are on the wagon?
> > BOB
>
> Because if they stop drinking, they can legally drive their Nomad!
>
> Richard
>
> Editor's note. Be carefully Richard. I really got blasted some time ago
> for calling a Nomad a wagon.-)
> BOB
WHOOPS! Sorry Nomad folks! Correction: They can legally drive
their 2 & 4 dr. wagons!!!!!!!!! Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To Paul, Concerning OLDIES! I totally agree with you Paul about these
SO-CALLED oldies stations today! Most DO just play the same 'ol 50 or 60
songs Over & Over Again! I don't know if you're looking for the Music
Itself
OR Books listing the charted records of that period. I am a record dealer
dealing in Orig. 45's & LP's of the 50's & 60's. OR I can sell you tapes
of
MOST ANYTHING from the top 100 & then some, from 1954-1970. If you want
books, check with your local book store on the AUTHOR: Joel
Whitburn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have Several of his books. He writes books
about
charted records & UNCHARTED records! If interested in tapes or the
records,
send me a personal email! Richard
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Jeff Anderson", INTERNET:rndman50@triton.net
Hi BOB ,,, I see that you are still doing a great job with this
list,,,, its funny how all this work keeps you running LOL.. Hope that
you are done with the flu thing ,, not any fun ..
I have been buying items from e-bay, for almost 4 years now, and 98% have
been no problem deals.. Just recently I have noticed that the sellers want
the buyer to post feedback first, then they { the seller } will post
........ I do not agree with this type of policy.. 1 . I have trusted
someone else with my money and they still have the product. If I"am
willing to send them money on their word and description of the item, they
could at least give me feedback when the payment arrives.. and if they are
telling the truth about what they are selling,, they wont have to worry
about getting negative feedback, But with waiting till I { or buyer } does
the posting, the seller can at that time, decide what type of feedback he
gives.. This way the seller NEVER gets any negative feedback ..
This is way wrong... and leads every buyer to think that the seller only
has great items .. I think that the statement the you made is the best
one.. If a person is purchasing a large ticket item, have someone close by
go take a look at it . I did this on a car in GA. had a body shop go look
at the car and give me an estimate on the repairs.. This proved that the
seller really wanted to sell this parts car ....as it turned out .......
Jeff here in snow covered Michigan .....
Editor's note. I have noticed that trend on e-bay also. It renders the
buyer response almost useless. However after further thought, I am not so
sure the sellers response to a buyer's response has a lot of meaning. If
I am not selling anything on e-bay, I am not sure I care a lot what the
seller says about me as a buyer. I always send payment for the few things
I have bought on e-bay the day after the bidding closes. Anyone have any
experiences good or bad buying or selling on e-bay.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: GuGo, INTERNET:GuGo@gugo.de
hello out there,
here?s a mail from Europe.
I love all the advertising-stuff Chevrolet made in these years.
I do have a lot of this things.
I have some old so called "dealers promo training kits" which are at
least instructed slide shows with information material to train the car
selleing personal.
well, theres one kit called "Ford--Face lift of ?55" in which the ?55
Ford is compared with the all new ?55 Chevy.
but I just have the film-strip and now I am looking hardly for the
record.
so, if there?s maybe someone who has the whole kit, can he just give me
the audio track however?
thanks,
Gunnar Gosewinkel,
Hamburg, Germany
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com, INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
To Frank Foglia's inquiry regarding Dot 5 Brake Fluid, I converted my 55
Thunderbird a few years back, tired of my master cylinder rusting out.
First I removed all rubber parts and bought new ones. Then I flushed out
all the brake lines and cylinders with alcohol to remove the old brake
fluids. Next I blew air through all the lines to get rid of the alcohol.
Installed all the new rubber, filled it up with Dot 5 and have not had a
lick of trouble since. Painted a little sign on the master cylinder
cautioning "Dot 5 Only" for the odd lube tech that may be checking
fluids...
Good Luck!
Paul
57 Zebra-Striped Chevy
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: tony dogg, INTERNET:tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
hey guys i need your help
i have a 55 chevy belair, with stock quarter panels, stock inside lip
and no fender skirts, i want to know what size radial and rim i can fit
without it rubbing or having to deflate the tires, and also what size
will fit if i do deflate the tires, any help would be appreciated,
email tony at tonydoggydog@yahoo.com thanx
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
From: "Don Kent", INTERNET:dkent@socal.rr.com
To Paul,
You asked about oldies radio stations. Unfortunately, Southern California
is "blessed" with some of the worst radio stations in the country. And,
there are a LOT of them! I used to work in radio, so I know a little about
it. What you're hearing is music from the demographic group the station
owners are trying to sell to. That is, the date of the music will
correspond to the age of the listener, i.e. 80's music on stations catering
to the 30's age group, 70's music for the 40's age group, 60's music for 50
year olds, and 50's music for us old timers. As time goes on there are
less people in the older agegroups (or maybe they can't hear too well
anymore!). Anyway, advertisers buy stations that can deliver a young
listenership. When I was in radio the prime audience was 17-34 years old.
They were the ones buying things, for new households, etc. The stations
play a short playlist because they've done studies that tell them the
average radio listener is only with them long enough to get from Point-A to
Point-B, or about twenty minutes. They want you to hear a hit EVERY TIME
you tune in. That way you'll listen more closely and probably hear the
commercials, too. These guys aren't doing it for fun, you know?
I've found one place that seems like it IS doing it for fun. It's on the
Internet at http://www.netoldies.com/. On the left of the page you'll see
a box titled "Listen Here". Click on the arrow and select the way you want
to connect. If your choice doesn't work, use another (slower) connection.
This stuff is GREAT! The quality is really good. And, there are no
commercials.
Another place you may want to look at is http://www.reelradio.com/. The
site is just full of REAL radio recordings, or airchecks, from way back
when. They include stations from all over the country. You can get lost
in that place!
Hope that helps you.
Don Kent
Northridge, CA
'57 BelAir 2dr. H.T.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com, INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com
Hey Bob,
Happy New Year! This message is for Jim who is restoring the Cameo and
putting a 409 in the truck. I am restoring a 62 Bel Air 49/409 and have
some
409 parts for sale. Dripper valve covers, a dual quad set up, etc. If he
wants to contact me my E-mail is willyhuaz@aol.com. These parts are
reasonably priced, unlike what I have paid for 409 parts. Anytime you
mention 409 to some of these people the dollar signs pop up in there eyes.
This 62 is the most expensive car I have ever done. I feel the 58-64 Chevs
were junk compared to the 55-57 Chevs. I want another 57 B/A sport coupe to
do. I have a 1940 Chev tudoor Street Rod that is finished to trade for a
57
project, anyone interested?
Thanks,
Bill Hughes
120 Heysman
Selah, Wa. 98942
509 698 3827
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Bob Rice, INTERNET:bobrice@sbcglobal.net
Bob:
Why do I get bad static on the AM band of the radio in my '57 whenever I
step on the brakes or turn on the turn signals? FM is not affected and
AM comes in loud and clear all other times. I've put up with this
problem for years because I don't listen to AM that much, but one of my
many New Years resolutions is to fix it. Where do I start? Thanks!
Editor's note. My guess is the contacts on your brake lights and turn
signal lights are not clean
OR you don't have a good ground. As a test run a wire from your brake
lights to the Negative terminal of your battery. See if that solves the
problem.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "M.SCOTT PHILLIPS", INTERNET:termitec4@hotmail.com
i want to back half my 57 chevy ,can anybody tell me how far inboard
to move the frame rails in oder to accommodate 33x21.5x15 tires and
wheels?also rear end width flange to flange?
M.Scott Phillips
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From: Editor
When you send e-mail for the list please be sure it is TEXT only. It is a
real pain to convert HTML to text.
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
I plan to live forever. So far so good.
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 8:13 AM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
JAN 19, 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: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
Many used '55-'57 Chevy parts for sale. Here's a sample: '57 lower
steering
column cover (with U bracket) $20; new repro license plate bracket $7;
BelAir hardtop passenger side exterior B pillar stainless molding $20;
'56/'57 210 hardtop drivers' side lower vent window molding, polished $20;
4dr sedan outer wheelhouse, passenger side $20; restored '55 210 4dr
drivers' side quarter panel spear $60; long center floor brace with new
ends
welded in (not for convertible or 4dr hardtop) $100; 210 2dr sedan
beltline
moldings $80 set of four; '56 BA 4dr hardtop rear door upper paint
dividers,
excellent! $50pair; '56 BA 4dr hardtop rear door horizontal moldings
$15each; '56/'57 150 windshield corner moldings, excellent $40pair.
Shipping is additional. I can provide pictures, via email, of any of the
parts I have for sale.
Wyatt Smolick
Fleetwood, PA
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Robert Willis", INTERNET:willisb@kos.net
For Sale.
1955 or 56 4 Barrel Air Breather. Base , Oil Bath and Top with oval snout (
second design) It needs a snout but the rest is in good cond. the snout is
cut off about 1/2 inch out from the top.
BOB willisb@kos.net
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "M.SCOTT PHILLIPS", INTERNET:termitec4@hotmail.com
I want to back half my 57 chevy -you know monster tires and all,the pro
street look,anyway could any body tell me the correct way to go about this
i.e how far to relocate the rear frame rails in board to accommodate
33x21.5x15 tires and rims,back spacing on the rims,rear end width with this
combination.
I know someone out there has done this before. any help would be greatly
appreciated..........
M.Scott Phillips
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To: BOB FORD,INTERNET:BOB_FORD
From: , 28714.3211
Bob
I have some questions about fuel injection I hope you can answer for me.
1. What does it cost to convert a non fuel injection to one with fuel
injection?
2. Does the increase in value of the car cover the cost of converting to
fuel injection?
3. I think they stopped making fuel injection in 1959. Can a 1960 with a
283 be converted to fuel injection?
4. Does converting to fuel injection give you more power or better gas
mileage or both?
Alfred Johnson
Editor's note. In my opinion the, the person that knows the most about
fuel injection is Chuck Smith in Calabasas. Check his web site at
www.chucksmithcheys.com. If anyone would know the answers, Chuck would.
I hope he will respond to your questions. My guess it that it would cost
between $10,000 and $20,000 to convert a motor to fuel injection. It is
not cheap. Every product I have seen that Chuck Smith makes has always
been the finest quality.
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
What car was introduced in what year that was advertised as the " NewWide
track ride?"
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "harry barth", INTERNET:harry.barth@verizon.net
Bob, I am looking for a 56 Chevy 210 2 door, preferably a Del Ray. I got
your name from the ChevyTalk forum, and they suggested I get on your list.
I live in Florida, but would consider getting one from anywhere. My email
address is
harry.barth@verizon.net Thanks, Harry
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
The Silver Car Auction was held at the Fort McDowell Casino last weekend.
These are the same folks from Hot August Nights in Reno. The auction
went four days with over 400 cars anticipated. The weather stayed warm,
the bands were good and the cars ranged the gamut from way cool to way
fool. Make plans to come out next year!
Selected results of biding
Saturday
1955 Bel Air 2 dr hardtop Professional, fresh modernized
restoration PS,PB, A/C
Final bid $26,500 later announced as sold
1957 Bel Air Last bid $36,000 no sell
1957 P/U Blue Driver condition Last bid 11,200 no sell
1955 Bel Air Sold $19,100
Sunday
1956 Bel Air Convertible $44,500 Professional new
restoration, 265 V8
1956 Nomad Final bid $28,250 reserve at $32,000
1955 Bel Air 4 door post $6,800 original unrestored,
rough driver, 72,000 miles
1955 P/U Final bid $37,000 no sell reserve unk 502,
tubbed, digital gauges, leather
interior,tonneau cover, swing out tailgate
1957 Bel Air 2 door hardtop older restoration, chrome was
dull, appraised at $23,000 sold after the car was off the
block.
In a few weeks the results should be posted at www.silverauctions.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rocketwgn@aol.com, INTERNET:Rocketwgn@aol.com
HI BOB
Please put me on your mailing list.
I have a 56 Chev 2 Dr front seat complete for sale. $495
Also lots of misc 57 body parts.
I'm in the Yakima Wa area.
Cliff Mowrey 509-966-7835
rocketwgn@aol.com
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
I rebuild manual transmissions and have done this since 1957. Recently a
guy brought me a master rebuild kit for a muncie four speed trams that he
had purchased on line for a very friendly price. The front bearing in this
kit had 7 balls thaT were held together with a plastic retainer. I called
the company that put this kit out and ask them if I could buy the bearing
separately. They told me that the bearing had come fro the Green Company
and that they were $7.00 each.
The bearings that I use have 12 balls and a steel retainer and cost me
$45.00. There were other parts in this kit that were suspect. The kits that
I sell also have Gm type parts that work well.
Gary Howard dba Gary's Gearbox
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Classic1957chev@aol.com, INTERNET:Classic1957chev@aol.com
Bob please post :
Wanted '57 Chevy F.I.air cleaner, also correct elctrovac pump.
Thanks
Brian Chudyk classic1957chev@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Wcprinting@cs.com, INTERNET:Wcprinting@cs.com
Paul from San Diego hit the nail on the head regarding oldie stations
playing
only the same top 10 songs and missing out on a lot of other great old
songs.
The greatest reference book made on old rock and roll is "The Billboard
Book
of Top 40 Hits," by Joel Whitburn. It starts in 1955 and goes to the
present, so an older edition will eliminate songs out of the 90's and 00's
(no loss there). It cross references artists and song titles while listing
the date the song hit the charts, highest charting position, number of
weeks
in the top 40 and what label it was released on. You can find it at most
book stores. This book will settle most arguments on rock and roll songs
plus give you a little insight on the groups. For example:
Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb) charted on 4/27/59 for 4 weeks and went
to
#11 on the Warner label. By the way, that sexy girl on the song was Connie
Stevens (what a babe!). Do you remember the TV program he starred on? He
was born Eddie Breitenberger on 7/30/33 in New York City. I told you this
book has a lot of information in it.
Many large CD stores have computers you can use yourself that tell you
where
you can find the songs you're looking for. Best to make a list first so
you
can get down to business. Rock and roll and a classic Chevy - what a
combo.
Steve Vance
Fallbrook, CA
red55belair@cs.com
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: Tom Eatman, INTERNET:Tomee@fastq.com
Wish to locate a complete '59 - '61 Turboglide transmission - complete,
good rebuildable core for my '59 el camino. Have a '57 Turboglide minus
converter as possible trade. The '57 is the long tail shaft version
without motor mounts on the tailshaft housing but on the bell housing.
tomcars1@netscape.net 01/15/'02
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
> From: editor
> I hope I didn't mess up this list. I am just getting over the flu. I
have
> really been a man on the run last week.
> BOB
Bob, take care of yourself & keep well, (Eat your spinach
&
take your vitamins) We all want you & your list to be around for a long
time!!!!!! Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To John who got RIPPED on Ebay, John, Absolutely no offense to your
integrity, but I think it is a BIG MISTAKE to buy ANY car from ANYONE
without
AT LEAST SEEING it first AND driving it! Sorry to hear about your loss! I
know of Several others who bought cars (some classics & some not) without
seeing them first & were VERY sorry afterwards!!!!!!!!!!! One guy in my
own
town got badly ripped on a 56 Nomad & traveled from Coeurd'Alene, Idaho to
Saskatoon, Sask., Canada to make the purchase! Was SUPPOSED to be a nice
RUST
FREE # 2 car. Upon arriving home, he crawled underneath it & found the
inner
rockers to be totally rusted out & rust through the floor boards under the
rear seat! (Just ONE of many tales I could tell
you)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
> Hi Bob
> I didn't receive any replies before so I would like to ask again if any
one
> could tell me where would be the best place to send a Bendex Power brake
> unit to have it rebuilt.
> Thanks
> Mike
> M477@Midwest.net
Mike, Try Steve Pratt(Authentic Automotive)
529 Buttercup Trail
Mesquite, Tex. (75149)
Ph. (214) 289-6373 M-F 9-6 CST
Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To RJ, Call Larry Kmetz in Bellflower, Calif. (Evenings) He has the name
&
address of a guy in West Covina who has & sells ooooodles of Pictures of
50's
artists.!!!!! Larry's
# (562) 867-9317
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
> Here is a little brain teaser for you. Why do they say that if someone
> > stops drinking, they are on the wagon?
> > BOB
>
> Because if they stop drinking, they can legally drive their Nomad!
>
> Richard
>
> Editor's note. Be carefully Richard. I really got blasted some time ago
> for calling a Nomad a wagon.-)
> BOB
WHOOPS! Sorry Nomad folks! Correction: They can legally drive
their 2 & 4 dr. wagons!!!!!!!!! Richard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com, INTERNET:Lovemy56@aol.com
To Paul, Concerning OLDIES! I totally agree with you Paul about these
SO-CALLED oldies stations today! Most DO just play the same 'ol 50 or 60
songs Over & Over Again! I don't know if you're looking for the Music
Itself
OR Books listing the charted records of that period. I am a record dealer
dealing in Orig. 45's & LP's of the 50's & 60's. OR I can sell you tapes
of
MOST ANYTHING from the top 100 & then some, from 1954-1970. If you want
books, check with your local book store on the AUTHOR: Joel
Whitburn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have Several of his books. He writes books
about
charted records & UNCHARTED records! If interested in tapes or the
records,
send me a personal email! Richard
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Jeff Anderson", INTERNET:rndman50@triton.net
Hi BOB ,,, I see that you are still doing a great job with this
list,,,, its funny how all this work keeps you running LOL.. Hope that
you are done with the flu thing ,, not any fun ..
I have been buying items from e-bay, for almost 4 years now, and 98% have
been no problem deals.. Just recently I have noticed that the sellers want
the buyer to post feedback first, then they { the seller } will post
........ I do not agree with this type of policy.. 1 . I have trusted
someone else with my money and they still have the product. If I"am
willing to send them money on their word and description of the item, they
could at least give me feedback when the payment arrives.. and if they are
telling the truth about what they are selling,, they wont have to worry
about getting negative feedback, But with waiting till I { or buyer } does
the posting, the seller can at that time, decide what type of feedback he
gives.. This way the seller NEVER gets any negative feedback ..
This is way wrong... and leads every buyer to think that the seller only
has great items .. I think that the statement the you made is the best
one.. If a person is purchasing a large ticket item, have someone close by
go take a look at it . I did this on a car in GA. had a body shop go look
at the car and give me an estimate on the repairs.. This proved that the
seller really wanted to sell this parts car ....as it turned out .......
Jeff here in snow covered Michigan .....
Editor's note. I have noticed that trend on e-bay also. It renders the
buyer response almost useless. However after further thought, I am not so
sure the sellers response to a buyer's response has a lot of meaning. If
I am not selling anything on e-bay, I am not sure I care a lot what the
seller says about me as a buyer. I always send payment for the few things
I have bought on e-bay the day after the bidding closes. Anyone have any
experiences good or bad buying or selling on e-bay.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: GuGo, INTERNET:GuGo@gugo.de
hello out there,
here?s a mail from Europe.
I love all the advertising-stuff Chevrolet made in these years.
I do have a lot of this things.
I have some old so called "dealers promo training kits" which are at
least instructed slide shows with information material to train the car
selleing personal.
well, theres one kit called "Ford--Face lift of ?55" in which the ?55
Ford is compared with the all new ?55 Chevy.
but I just have the film-strip and now I am looking hardly for the
record.
so, if there?s maybe someone who has the whole kit, can he just give me
the audio track however?
thanks,
Gunnar Gosewinkel,
Hamburg, Germany
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com, INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
To Frank Foglia's inquiry regarding Dot 5 Brake Fluid, I converted my 55
Thunderbird a few years back, tired of my master cylinder rusting out.
First I removed all rubber parts and bought new ones. Then I flushed out
all the brake lines and cylinders with alcohol to remove the old brake
fluids. Next I blew air through all the lines to get rid of the alcohol.
Installed all the new rubber, filled it up with Dot 5 and have not had a
lick of trouble since. Painted a little sign on the master cylinder
cautioning "Dot 5 Only" for the odd lube tech that may be checking
fluids...
Good Luck!
Paul
57 Zebra-Striped Chevy
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: tony dogg, INTERNET:tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
hey guys i need your help
i have a 55 chevy belair, with stock quarter panels, stock inside lip
and no fender skirts, i want to know what size radial and rim i can fit
without it rubbing or having to deflate the tires, and also what size
will fit if i do deflate the tires, any help would be appreciated,
email tony at tonydoggydog@yahoo.com thanx
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:mears@mailexcel.com
From: "Don Kent", INTERNET:dkent@socal.rr.com
To Paul,
You asked about oldies radio stations. Unfortunately, Southern California
is "blessed" with some of the worst radio stations in the country. And,
there are a LOT of them! I used to work in radio, so I know a little about
it. What you're hearing is music from the demographic group the station
owners are trying to sell to. That is, the date of the music will
correspond to the age of the listener, i.e. 80's music on stations catering
to the 30's age group, 70's music for the 40's age group, 60's music for 50
year olds, and 50's music for us old timers. As time goes on there are
less people in the older agegroups (or maybe they can't hear too well
anymore!). Anyway, advertisers buy stations that can deliver a young
listenership. When I was in radio the prime audience was 17-34 years old.
They were the ones buying things, for new households, etc. The stations
play a short playlist because they've done studies that tell them the
average radio listener is only with them long enough to get from Point-A to
Point-B, or about twenty minutes. They want you to hear a hit EVERY TIME
you tune in. That way you'll listen more closely and probably hear the
commercials, too. These guys aren't doing it for fun, you know?
I've found one place that seems like it IS doing it for fun. It's on the
Internet at http://www.netoldies.com/. On the left of the page you'll see
a box titled "Listen Here". Click on the arrow and select the way you want
to connect. If your choice doesn't work, use another (slower) connection.
This stuff is GREAT! The quality is really good. And, there are no
commercials.
Another place you may want to look at is http://www.reelradio.com/. The
site is just full of REAL radio recordings, or airchecks, from way back
when. They include stations from all over the country. You can get lost
in that place!
Hope that helps you.
Don Kent
Northridge, CA
'57 BelAir 2dr. H.T.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com, INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com
Hey Bob,
Happy New Year! This message is for Jim who is restoring the Cameo and
putting a 409 in the truck. I am restoring a 62 Bel Air 49/409 and have
some
409 parts for sale. Dripper valve covers, a dual quad set up, etc. If he
wants to contact me my E-mail is willyhuaz@aol.com. These parts are
reasonably priced, unlike what I have paid for 409 parts. Anytime you
mention 409 to some of these people the dollar signs pop up in there eyes.
This 62 is the most expensive car I have ever done. I feel the 58-64 Chevs
were junk compared to the 55-57 Chevs. I want another 57 B/A sport coupe to
do. I have a 1940 Chev tudoor Street Rod that is finished to trade for a
57
project, anyone interested?
Thanks,
Bill Hughes
120 Heysman
Selah, Wa. 98942
509 698 3827
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Bob Rice, INTERNET:bobrice@sbcglobal.net
Bob:
Why do I get bad static on the AM band of the radio in my '57 whenever I
step on the brakes or turn on the turn signals? FM is not affected and
AM comes in loud and clear all other times. I've put up with this
problem for years because I don't listen to AM that much, but one of my
many New Years resolutions is to fix it. Where do I start? Thanks!
Editor's note. My guess is the contacts on your brake lights and turn
signal lights are not clean
OR you don't have a good ground. As a test run a wire from your brake
lights to the Negative terminal of your battery. See if that solves the
problem.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "M.SCOTT PHILLIPS", INTERNET:termitec4@hotmail.com
i want to back half my 57 chevy ,can anybody tell me how far inboard
to move the frame rails in oder to accommodate 33x21.5x15 tires and
wheels?also rear end width flange to flange?
M.Scott Phillips
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From: Editor
When you send e-mail for the list please be sure it is TEXT only. It is a
real pain to convert HTML to text.
BOB
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FAX 714-637-2955
Editor of the 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST and TURBOGLIDE REGISTRY
I plan to live forever. So far so good.