TriChrome
03-07-2018, 01:08 AM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: April15¤é2002¦~Monday 2:01 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
APRIL 15, 2002
THIS LIST IS DESIGNED AS A MEANS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE 1955, 1956,
AND 1957 CHEVROLETS TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER AND HAVE A
LITTLE FUN IN THE PROCESS. 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.
IF YOU BUY SOMETHING FROM A LIST MEMBER, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT I HAVE
NO WAY OF KNOWING THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT OR THE HONESTY OF THE
SELLER. BUYER BEWARE.
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:Cruzr55210@aol.com, INTERNET:Cruzr55210@aol.com
Hi Bob and fellow list members,
I have a question about harmonic balancers. I have a 350 with the 8"
balancer on it. This large balancer doesn't clear the stock front mount
brackets. Can a smaller balancer that will clear be used or am I stuck
using
the 8" one and going to side mounts?
Thanks
Joe Willman
Cruzr55210@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:SidChev5567@aol.com, INTERNET:SidChev5567@aol.com
from: Sid (sidchev5567@aol.com)
Question:
My buddy has a 65 Corvette with manual steering, does anyone out there know
what type of oil he should put in his steering box? Thanks.
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: "Ken Pennington", INTERNET:kenaccent@hotmail.com
Bob: I received your email thru the Dixie Classic club. I am trying to
both locate a specific vehicle for purchase (1957 BelAir Convertible),
and locate shows where vehicles in this category might be seen. Can you
help in any way?
Thank You,
Ken Pennington
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
To all of those folks that have inquired about the Muncie Overdrive
Gearsets. I
am told by the manufacturer that these new gearsets will not be in
inventory
until either September or October of this year. The 6 gear gearset is
expected
to retail for about $700.00
I will kept you informed. Also the initial run is expected to be a short
run of
gears, which means first come, first serve. Should someone have to have one
of
these gearsets, my advise to prepay the order. The money will go directly
to
the manufacture and be refunded should something occur and the run of gears
is
not made. This is a very reputable American Company that has been around
since
WWII.
Gary Howard
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Dave Hecker", INTERNET:dhecker@presenter.com
For those of you who had trouble viewing the archive of past Bob Ford
57-56-55 Chevy Lists, with Netscape, that problem has been fixed on the
web site. http://clubs.hemmings.com/chevylist/chevylistarchive.htm.
I've also added some other useful information too.
Thanks,
Dave Hecker dhecker@presenter.com
Activities Chairman and Webmaster San Jose Classic Chevys
http://clubs.hemmings.com/sjcc
Bob Ford's 57-56-55 Chevy List Archive
http://clubs.hemmings.com/chevylist/chevylistarchive.htm
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: Shaun Lafferty, INTERNET:laff4tmotorsports@yahoo.com
I have just come out with a new bolt on disk brake kit
for 55-57 Chevy's. The kit sells for $375 shipping
included and contains everything you need;best of all
it only moves your front wheels out 3/16" over stock.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could add my
product to your list. It would really be great to get
the word of my new product out to all of your
recipients.Thanks
Kevin Lafferty
502.933.3290
KENTUCKY
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Lenny Schaeffer", INTERNET:D56chevy@attbi.com
Hi All- IS there anyone out there that is interested in trading car show T
shirts? I have hundreds(Dont we all!) that are in good condition but I am
truly sick of seeing. I would love to see if anyone out there wants to
trade
a local MA/NH car show T for one from their area.
Please let me know- thanks!
Lenny Schaeffer
President
Bearing Burners Car Club
12 Sandybrook Road
Burlington MA 01803
781-365-1322
http://home.attbi.com/~d56chevy
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To: "Bob Ford of LACCC", BOB_FORD
From: "Jerry & Janet Mull", INTERNET:jmull@sprintmail.com
Question from our Club's "Guestbook". -Jerry:>)
Name: Ryan
Email: ChevroletR@AOL.com
Location: Mt. Airy, MD, USA
Comments: I am looking for information for '56 Chevy power brakes. It had
the
whole brake system rebuilt before we bought it and we drove it for a few
months
fine and the brakes eventually died. When you push the brake pedal, all you
hear is air and the pedal goes to the floor. It has a 235 inline 6-cylinder
and
I am looking for information reguarding this problem. If you could send
information, it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, mail me at:
ChevroletR@AOL.com
Date: 3/10/2002 08:57:20
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:cardude@tradersclub.com, INTERNET:cardude@tradersclub.com
Hi,
I was wondering if you had any classic cars or parts for sale. Please let
me
know either way.
Ryan
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:tywagner256@netscape.net
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
The following ads for cars were found in the April 1, 1965 edition of the
Tempe- Mesa (AZ) American Weekly. No, this is not a April Fool's joke!
1957 V8 2 dr sedan automatic transmission, radio heater
$495
1957 wagon V8 4 dr Auto Radio/heater $595
1955 Chevy 4 dr Automatic transmission, radio/heater $199
1956 Chevy 2 dr stick, radio/heater $295
Oh if we knew then what we know now!
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: Rick Federighi, INTERNET:rfederig@belmont.k12.ca.us
Hi
Just returned from a trip to L.A. Went to the Saturday Donut Derelic's
Saturday
show- Lot of fun. Anyone every hear of this group of good guys? Rick
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com
From: INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com, INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com
Dear Bob,
In the list dated April 4th, "louis" mentions the rather unique (weird if
you
prefer) English Morgan and mentions its' use of a frame made of English
Ash.
I don't think so.
It has been many years since I worked on a Morgan! They are truly weird,
with
features such as the sliding pillar front suspension, but I think the
intended reference to English Ash is that the BODY FRAMEWORK - not the
vehicle frame - uses this material. Chevys, and many other cars as well,
used
wood body framework prior to the mid-1930's but Morgan is about the only
passenger car mfr. still building any new car bodies with this construction
today (at least that I am aware of). Even Morgan has built some coupes with
fibreglass bodies, but these are just about unknown in the US. I hope this
clears up any mis-impressions.
Roy N.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I've got a few large '55 chevy parts that I'd like to get rid of. This is
what I'm including, but you must come to pick them up: drivers' side front
inner fender, front half of driver's side quarter panel for a four door
(from
door jamb back to just in front of the gas door), four door front seat, and
a
pair of four door sedan rear doors (complete including accessory
ventshades).
$20 takes it all. I also have lots of trim pieces for '55-'57 Chevys
(mostly all four door). I'm located just north of Reading, PA.
Wyatt S. Smolick
Fleetwood, PA
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:SidChev5567@aol.com, INTERNET:SidChev5567@aol.com
from: SidChev5567@aol.com (Sid Jackson)
PARTS FOR SALE:
(contact me @ SidChev5567@aol.com or 215-659-6080 for more details or
pictures, I'm located in Phila. Penna., buyer pays shipping cost)
1. 3.36:1 (10 bolt) posi rear end, not rebuilt, just a used take out. Fits
1955-1964 Chevy full size, 55-62 Corvette & 62-63 ChevyII
2. 1960 Chevy 348 engine, (long block) casting#3755011, K2660, heads
are#3758379, complete engine intake to pan, have both exhaust manifolds,
needs carb, dist. & water pump
3. 56 Chevy rechromed grill
4. 56 Chevy rechromed passenger side hood bar extension
5. 56 Chevy (2) rechromed fender extensions
6. 56 Chevy (2) aftermarket Parking Light lenses & gaskets
7. 56 Chevy (used) parking Light housing backing plates, have two
8. 57 Chevy 4 dr. hardtop, no engine/trans, needs total restoration,
fairly
straight body, usual rust, car is located in South Carolina, buyer arranges
delivery.
9. 2 tires, like new, Pro-Trac P225/70D15
10. 62 Chevy Impala SS Spinner Hubcaps
11. 62 Chevy Impala Steering Wheels/with columns
I'm advertising the following engine for my drag racing buddy. Contact him
@
superdute@aol.com or 610-352-3167 (Bill):
Chevy 402 BB, ZL1 Alum. heads, carb to pan, ready to race. Ran 11 seconds
in
a Chevelle.
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Woody", INTERNET:woody@ctcweb.net
The Story behind my 57 Belair
As a pre-teen, I had a passion for building models, particularly the
20's-30's
vintage. I enjoyed the hobby which lead to reading car magazines where I
learned a greater passion for old cars. I specifically remember the first
time
I acknowledged the existence of the 57 Chevy. I am sure I had seen one
before,
but had never really "noticed" one.
I was about 12 years old, reading a car mag while laying in bed. I
turned
the page and there was the picture of a 57 Chevy. I looked it over, and at
first thought it was quite ugly. After several nights of flipping through
my
magazine, this car kept popping back up, and I remember studying the
picture to
confirm my opinion - this car was ugly. As I stared, suddenly my whole
perspective took a 180 degree turn. This car is beautiful. Wow! And cool!
Not
only did it become my favorite car, I was determined to own one. In all
fairness, I have since tried staring at a 57 Ford, but I always go away
thinking, "still ugly". (I think it's the headlights. They remind me of
those
fat little goldfish with the big popped-out buggy eyes).
First I talked to dad... on and off over the next 4 years about getting
a 57
chevy. Dad finally made me a generous offer. Get straight A's through
high school and I'll buy you the restored 57 of your choice. Tempting, but
it
required a level of servitude, and lacked the chance to build my own. So I
mowed lawns, saved money - and car hunted. I hunted for years, scouring
over
occasional ads in the paper and drooling with envy whenever a 57 drove by.
Our town McCall, is a small mountain tourist town of 2000 people in the
central Idaho mountains. One morning before school (at my parents cafe) I
was
eye balling a 57 ad in the paper - that was far beyond my reach financially
and
geographically. I pointed the ad out to a local who was sitting next to me.
"
I'm gonna own one of these someday." I said.
"57 eh"? he replied. "There used to be a 57 sitting out on the ol Barkel
Ranch for years, probably still there." I interrogated the man for every
bit of
information I could get out of him. Right after school, I was trespassing
all
over the Barkel Ranch, though there were no signs forbidding it.
After quite a search I began thinking the car was no longer there. Then
a
flash of stainless steel caught my eye from a grove of trees, bushes and
weeds.
I could make out the shape of a car in the brush. I moved in closer and saw
a
tail fin through the brush. The car was a 57 BA 2dr htp., and in very good
condition over-all. It had factory door panels, the dash was perfect and
intact... but the radio was gone. I lifted the hood - the motor and tranny
was
gone. However, I found the block and several parts in the trunk a few
minutes
later. The car had no serious rust (score!). The paint was mostly faded
down to
primer, and thickly coated with pine sap because of the trees. The only
real
negative point were the 65 mustang bucket seats welded to the floor.
I rushed home to tell dad I had found a 57. He was leaving town for two
weeks
and said he would look at it when he got back. While he was gone, I located
the
rancher. Turned out his daughter owned it . I called her and she only
wanted
$600.00 for the car, and oddly enough, that is how much I had saved in my
account. I bought the car while dad was gone. I figured the worst he would
do
is make me sell it. When dad came home he was not very happy, and I knew he
wouldn't be. His main concern was, we owned a business and lived on site.
He
did not want a junk heap sitting around for customers to look at... "we're
not
Sanford & Son," he said. He reasoned that I had never worked on a car and I
had
no tools, and no where to work on it. So I cleaned out his garage and made
room. He really didn't like that idea either, but suffered my
determination.
Dad was worried I would tear the car apart, loose interest, and leave it
in
a pile of parts. I set out to prove him wrong, and worked on the car
everyday
after school. I bought the car in September and winter was closing in.
There
was no heat in the garage, but I kept working. I had no idea what I was
doing.
I just had one goal, take everything apart, clean it up, paint it, oil it,
etc., make it work, make it look new, and stick it back together. My first
project was the under carriage. I sanded down the whole under-carriage with
a
wire brush on a drill, down to bear metal. The drill helped keep my hands
warm
in the cold. Then I completely treated the bare metal with naval jelly,
washing
it off by hand and drying with a rag. When this was done, I used heat lamps
to
apply the undercoating in sections.
Next, I towed the car to my high school shop class and worked on the
engine
compartment, and cut those mustang seats out with a torch. Some of the guys
laughed at me and made fun of my 57. One kid (George) who came from a
wealthy
family told me my car was junk, and I would never get it running, that the
best
I would ever hope for is to push it around town. George had a 57 BA 4 door
post
at home, that his dad had professionally built, and it had a 350w/blower in
it.
Funny thing was, George never got to drive it anywhere. I told him, "Your
car
may have the best of everything, but its still a 4 door post." (Young men
want
to be cool. Trying to be cool in a 4-door at age16 typically has the
opposite
effect. Ever see Elvis or James Dean cruising around in a 4 dr post?
Besides,
bad-mouthing another guys ride, no matter what it is, isn't very cool
either.)
After six months of steady work, and keeping my grades up, dad came out
to
the garage. He told me he was proud of me for not giving up and working so
diligently on this car. He said he could see that I was serious and that he
wanted to help me. (Besides, dad understood. He has a 53 MGTD he restored
back
in 1960. The car looked all stock, but has a vette 327 hiding under the
hood.)
For my upcoming birthday he was going to buy me a motor and a
transmission.
Then hire a professional mechanic to teach me how to rebuild the motor,
install
it and make sure everything on the car was working and driveable. By
spring,
which is typically May in this area, the car was running like a champ, but
it
was still showing different colors of paint and primer.
I was driving around with my friend Mike, who had a 56 BA 2dr we had
been
working on. He suggested we paint my car all one color. So we stopped at
the
hardware store and bought $18 worth (several cans) of primer & black spray
paint. We went to my house, removed all the trim, primered the car, sanded
a
little and painted it all black. As amateur as the job was, with all the
trim
back on, it looked better all one color. I drove it all through highschool
like
that. When I graduated, my folks had it painted and upholstered for
graduation.
It was midnight blue with light blue/silver flames. I showed it at the
Winston
Car Show in Boise for 2 years as an everyday driver. I never won anything,
and
that's fine, just being there was award enough for me.
4 years later I wrecked it and tore the passenger fender off. I let it
sit
for several years. I could not find any desire to work on it. Then, spring
1998, Mike called and said, "sell me your 57". Then he said, "Now you tell
me,
how long have you owned that car, compared to how long you have driven it".
That was all it took to motivate me back into action. I decided to fix it
up
all original. I tore it all apart again, replaced the fender, got
everything
back in shape, sent it in and had it repainted the original
Harbour/Larkspur
Blue combo. The car still has the upholstery I had installed for
graduation, but
this spring it will come out and be replaced with original (repro) colors
and
material. Today, I baby my 57 quite a bit, but I still drive it everyday in
the
summer. (Too much snow and ice up here in the winter to chance someone
sliding
into it) I respect owners who go all out and restore cars better than new,
and
then trailer them around. I think it is an important part of this hobby to
preserve and protect some of the cars for everyone to enjoy seeing at shows
and
such, but it's something I could never do, even if I could afford to. After
all, how long have you owned that car compared to how long you have driven
it?!
I'm making up for lost time. When I am too old or too unhealthy to drive,
then
maybe I'll have it restored to a condition where I can just stand around
and
look at it.
I hope some of the other members of this list will send in their stories
about their car. I've cut out a lot of details in this story to shorten it
up
as much as possible.
I used to belong to a national club, but one of the reasons I lost
interest
was the shift from member & car-club emphasis to more of a business
emphasis. I
do not criticise them for the changes, it may have been quite necessary to
survive, and they still provide many valuable services. However, I like to
hear
and read other 55-57 chevy owner's stories. Realistic stories about
everyday
people, not the fluff you read about in the car mags. You read car mags,
and
the story is always written like everyone has an extra $200,000 dollars
laying
around to send their car to the magic house of engines for the $30,000
dollar
special, and then to the magic house of paint and bondo for extensive body
work
and 10,000 coats of hand rubbed lacquer... on and on it goes. I enjoy
stories
about everyday folks building in their garage, as they can afford to. It
offers
a wealth of untapped inspiration, and motivation for this hobby. I
encourage
others to tell thiers. So please send in your story!
P.S.
Dear Bob,
Last issue of the list, I made some comments about certain folks who list
anything and everything as 55-57 Chevy, in order to sell it online. Well I
have
finally seen an online auction ad that surpasses all ads... are you ready
for
this? What 57 chevy will ever be complete or fully restored without that
"Extremely Rare FACTORY 57 Chevy Coleman Cook Stove and Lantern"!!!!!!!?
You heard me right! I seen it online at auction! Fits right in the
trunk
too! Its Real Slick! Now all I need to complete my car is the factory 57
tent,
sleeping bags w/ silver buttons, cooler full o' 57 chevy beer, and the ever
sought after, fuel-injected bamboo fly-rod w/bowtie flies! Yeeeee Haaaa!
I'm
droolin' with envy! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
- Bud Woods
McCall, Idaho
57 BA 2dr hrdtp 3rd owner
#69 from Oakland, Habour/Larkspur
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:bryan1955@earthlink.net, INTERNET:bryan1955@earthlink.net
Hi Bob,
I just wanted to reply to Richard about Tim Schmidt's sold car.
Here's a guy that says he has had 20 or more cars of this certain model,
puts the car up on a lift to inspect it, drives it, likes it, buys
it, drives it 2800 miles, then decides he doesen't want it. Sounds
like a bunch of "you know what" to me. I'm sorry, but I think 99.9
% of the people on this list would agree with Warrens view. "Tim, you
do not owe this guy anything!!!"
Thanks Bob,
Bryan
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To: Bob Ford, BOB_FORD
From: "Dale D.", INTERNET:canyonrose@yahoo.com
Bob,
As always, "Thanks" so much for the list. We
can't possibly tell you enough how much we appreciate
your efforts.
I am very interested in (and fearful of) identity
theft. I have a waste can in my home office, and when
it fills up, it goes right out to the "burn barrel."
Here in New Mexico, our Social Security number is not
our Driver's License number, which I feel is good.
Every time you write a check or use your Debit or
Credit Card, many people have access to your account
numbers. At my bank, when depositing or cashing
checks I have received, I am required to write my
account number on the endorsement line. I'm
wondering, how can we ever have the security we
desire?
Thanks again and Best wishes, -Delivery Dale
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Dover57@aol.com, INTERNET:Dover57@aol.com
Bob-need advice on this one. Have installed GM front disc brakes on my
57-have original rear drums. I carry a later model wheel/spare in trunk-for
front. QUESTION- are there any space-saver or hideaway spares (don't really
know what they are called) that would fit the rear? Going on a trip and
want
to carry a spare for the rear axle.
Thanks. Frank Foglia Dover57@aol.com
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:56Chevrolet@msn.com
CC: "Bob Ford of LACCC", BOB_FORD
From: "Jerry & Janet Mull", INTERNET:jmull@sprintmail.com
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Jim/Carolyn Wheeler", INTERNET:56chevrolet@email.msn.com
This is about getting a wiper motor for a '56 Chevy.
Someone asked me recently where to get one. I thought I'd heard or read
that J. C. Whitney has replacement motors that work for '55-57 Chevys. Is
this true? What length of shaft? Do you have to order replacement arms
and blades, too?
Thanks, Jim Wheeler, Tucson, Arizona 56Chevrolet@msn.com
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Hi Jim-
I wouldn't recommend that route. To many headaches adapting the universal
J.C. Whitney unit to fit. Why not try locating a rebuilt unit, since they
really aren't all that rare? There is a couple in the Santa Maria, CA, area
who restore them and sell them at the Pomona Swap Meet. I'm sure they can
be located thru the Bow Tie Chevy Association or CCI. They drive a big red
'57 Chevy School Bus, that's hard to miss!
You also could try an ad in HEMMING'S MOTOR NEWS. There maybe some for sale
already listed there. Or a classic Chevy parts supplier that is listed
might be able to help you.
Try to stick with the stock set-up. Properly maintained, it will last a
lifetime. Good luck! -Jerry:>)
Jerry and Janet Mull
L.A. Classic Chevy Club
Post Office Box 45-1955
Los Angeles, CA 90045-1955
http://www.laccc.com
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Matsuoka,
Mel", INTERNET:MMatsuoka@shaklee.com
I really would like to add a nice set of classic Cragar S/S wheels on our
'56 210, 2 Door Sedan. I've notice where Cragar has offered these wheels
in
16 & 17" and in an alloy wheel. Anyone have these wheels on their cars?
I'd like to add a set of 17" Cragars on ours. What's the largest/widest
wheel/tire setup that I can put on our car. The rear springs are in the
stock location with 2" lowering blocks and 2" dropped coils.
Mel
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Lenny Schaeffer", INTERNET:D56chevy@attbi.com
Hi All:
Just a quick question to pose to the members of this wonderful list.
How many of you have a customized 55-57 and how many of you have a
restoration (or Stock) 55-57?
Im just wondering if I am in the minority here with a customized 56
Chevy-(sometimes I feel like I am )
Also- IS there anyone else on the list from my area in MA/NH?
thanks
Lenny Schaeffer
President
Bearing Burners Car Club
781-365-1322
Burlington MA
http://home.attbi.com/~d56chevy
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Sam Woodard", INTERNET:swoodard@mmcable.com
Hi tri fivers. I have a 1957 chevy belair 4 door hardtop parts car or
incomplete builder for sale in okla city area for a mere $700.00 It is a
rolling car on original solid chassis , has very little rust in floors,
trunk and tail pan dry and solid good deck lid, quarters good left quarter
slight dent , all for doors there with garnish moldings and 3 of the
windows
rust in lower half of left rear door, good fenders right fender bent but
fixable. no hood,grille or bumpers, no dash inserts or front or rear
windows.
has seats and remains of door panels etc. all chrome trim over windows
inside
in great shape. No title, but I think buildable for the price, also have
back window for 56 chevy sedan. and the rear windows ,garnish,and outside
chrome trim for a 57 four door sedan. thse are the little quarter windows.
(glass,garnish,outside trim) thanks for the great list Sam Woodard
swoodard@mmcable.com email me anytime.
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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
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Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
APRIL 15, 2002
THIS LIST IS DESIGNED AS A MEANS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE 1955, 1956,
AND 1957 CHEVROLETS TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER AND HAVE A
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EDITOR
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Cruzr55210@aol.com, INTERNET:Cruzr55210@aol.com
Hi Bob and fellow list members,
I have a question about harmonic balancers. I have a 350 with the 8"
balancer on it. This large balancer doesn't clear the stock front mount
brackets. Can a smaller balancer that will clear be used or am I stuck
using
the 8" one and going to side mounts?
Thanks
Joe Willman
Cruzr55210@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:SidChev5567@aol.com, INTERNET:SidChev5567@aol.com
from: Sid (sidchev5567@aol.com)
Question:
My buddy has a 65 Corvette with manual steering, does anyone out there know
what type of oil he should put in his steering box? Thanks.
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: "Ken Pennington", INTERNET:kenaccent@hotmail.com
Bob: I received your email thru the Dixie Classic club. I am trying to
both locate a specific vehicle for purchase (1957 BelAir Convertible),
and locate shows where vehicles in this category might be seen. Can you
help in any way?
Thank You,
Ken Pennington
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
To all of those folks that have inquired about the Muncie Overdrive
Gearsets. I
am told by the manufacturer that these new gearsets will not be in
inventory
until either September or October of this year. The 6 gear gearset is
expected
to retail for about $700.00
I will kept you informed. Also the initial run is expected to be a short
run of
gears, which means first come, first serve. Should someone have to have one
of
these gearsets, my advise to prepay the order. The money will go directly
to
the manufacture and be refunded should something occur and the run of gears
is
not made. This is a very reputable American Company that has been around
since
WWII.
Gary Howard
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Dave Hecker", INTERNET:dhecker@presenter.com
For those of you who had trouble viewing the archive of past Bob Ford
57-56-55 Chevy Lists, with Netscape, that problem has been fixed on the
web site. http://clubs.hemmings.com/chevylist/chevylistarchive.htm.
I've also added some other useful information too.
Thanks,
Dave Hecker dhecker@presenter.com
Activities Chairman and Webmaster San Jose Classic Chevys
http://clubs.hemmings.com/sjcc
Bob Ford's 57-56-55 Chevy List Archive
http://clubs.hemmings.com/chevylist/chevylistarchive.htm
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: Shaun Lafferty, INTERNET:laff4tmotorsports@yahoo.com
I have just come out with a new bolt on disk brake kit
for 55-57 Chevy's. The kit sells for $375 shipping
included and contains everything you need;best of all
it only moves your front wheels out 3/16" over stock.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could add my
product to your list. It would really be great to get
the word of my new product out to all of your
recipients.Thanks
Kevin Lafferty
502.933.3290
KENTUCKY
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Lenny Schaeffer", INTERNET:D56chevy@attbi.com
Hi All- IS there anyone out there that is interested in trading car show T
shirts? I have hundreds(Dont we all!) that are in good condition but I am
truly sick of seeing. I would love to see if anyone out there wants to
trade
a local MA/NH car show T for one from their area.
Please let me know- thanks!
Lenny Schaeffer
President
Bearing Burners Car Club
12 Sandybrook Road
Burlington MA 01803
781-365-1322
http://home.attbi.com/~d56chevy
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To: "Bob Ford of LACCC", BOB_FORD
From: "Jerry & Janet Mull", INTERNET:jmull@sprintmail.com
Question from our Club's "Guestbook". -Jerry:>)
Name: Ryan
Email: ChevroletR@AOL.com
Location: Mt. Airy, MD, USA
Comments: I am looking for information for '56 Chevy power brakes. It had
the
whole brake system rebuilt before we bought it and we drove it for a few
months
fine and the brakes eventually died. When you push the brake pedal, all you
hear is air and the pedal goes to the floor. It has a 235 inline 6-cylinder
and
I am looking for information reguarding this problem. If you could send
information, it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, mail me at:
ChevroletR@AOL.com
Date: 3/10/2002 08:57:20
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:cardude@tradersclub.com, INTERNET:cardude@tradersclub.com
Hi,
I was wondering if you had any classic cars or parts for sale. Please let
me
know either way.
Ryan
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:tywagner256@netscape.net
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
The following ads for cars were found in the April 1, 1965 edition of the
Tempe- Mesa (AZ) American Weekly. No, this is not a April Fool's joke!
1957 V8 2 dr sedan automatic transmission, radio heater
$495
1957 wagon V8 4 dr Auto Radio/heater $595
1955 Chevy 4 dr Automatic transmission, radio/heater $199
1956 Chevy 2 dr stick, radio/heater $295
Oh if we knew then what we know now!
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: Rick Federighi, INTERNET:rfederig@belmont.k12.ca.us
Hi
Just returned from a trip to L.A. Went to the Saturday Donut Derelic's
Saturday
show- Lot of fun. Anyone every hear of this group of good guys? Rick
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:lou1@westnet.com
From: INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com, INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com
Dear Bob,
In the list dated April 4th, "louis" mentions the rather unique (weird if
you
prefer) English Morgan and mentions its' use of a frame made of English
Ash.
I don't think so.
It has been many years since I worked on a Morgan! They are truly weird,
with
features such as the sliding pillar front suspension, but I think the
intended reference to English Ash is that the BODY FRAMEWORK - not the
vehicle frame - uses this material. Chevys, and many other cars as well,
used
wood body framework prior to the mid-1930's but Morgan is about the only
passenger car mfr. still building any new car bodies with this construction
today (at least that I am aware of). Even Morgan has built some coupes with
fibreglass bodies, but these are just about unknown in the US. I hope this
clears up any mis-impressions.
Roy N.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I've got a few large '55 chevy parts that I'd like to get rid of. This is
what I'm including, but you must come to pick them up: drivers' side front
inner fender, front half of driver's side quarter panel for a four door
(from
door jamb back to just in front of the gas door), four door front seat, and
a
pair of four door sedan rear doors (complete including accessory
ventshades).
$20 takes it all. I also have lots of trim pieces for '55-'57 Chevys
(mostly all four door). I'm located just north of Reading, PA.
Wyatt S. Smolick
Fleetwood, PA
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:SidChev5567@aol.com, INTERNET:SidChev5567@aol.com
from: SidChev5567@aol.com (Sid Jackson)
PARTS FOR SALE:
(contact me @ SidChev5567@aol.com or 215-659-6080 for more details or
pictures, I'm located in Phila. Penna., buyer pays shipping cost)
1. 3.36:1 (10 bolt) posi rear end, not rebuilt, just a used take out. Fits
1955-1964 Chevy full size, 55-62 Corvette & 62-63 ChevyII
2. 1960 Chevy 348 engine, (long block) casting#3755011, K2660, heads
are#3758379, complete engine intake to pan, have both exhaust manifolds,
needs carb, dist. & water pump
3. 56 Chevy rechromed grill
4. 56 Chevy rechromed passenger side hood bar extension
5. 56 Chevy (2) rechromed fender extensions
6. 56 Chevy (2) aftermarket Parking Light lenses & gaskets
7. 56 Chevy (used) parking Light housing backing plates, have two
8. 57 Chevy 4 dr. hardtop, no engine/trans, needs total restoration,
fairly
straight body, usual rust, car is located in South Carolina, buyer arranges
delivery.
9. 2 tires, like new, Pro-Trac P225/70D15
10. 62 Chevy Impala SS Spinner Hubcaps
11. 62 Chevy Impala Steering Wheels/with columns
I'm advertising the following engine for my drag racing buddy. Contact him
@
superdute@aol.com or 610-352-3167 (Bill):
Chevy 402 BB, ZL1 Alum. heads, carb to pan, ready to race. Ran 11 seconds
in
a Chevelle.
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Woody", INTERNET:woody@ctcweb.net
The Story behind my 57 Belair
As a pre-teen, I had a passion for building models, particularly the
20's-30's
vintage. I enjoyed the hobby which lead to reading car magazines where I
learned a greater passion for old cars. I specifically remember the first
time
I acknowledged the existence of the 57 Chevy. I am sure I had seen one
before,
but had never really "noticed" one.
I was about 12 years old, reading a car mag while laying in bed. I
turned
the page and there was the picture of a 57 Chevy. I looked it over, and at
first thought it was quite ugly. After several nights of flipping through
my
magazine, this car kept popping back up, and I remember studying the
picture to
confirm my opinion - this car was ugly. As I stared, suddenly my whole
perspective took a 180 degree turn. This car is beautiful. Wow! And cool!
Not
only did it become my favorite car, I was determined to own one. In all
fairness, I have since tried staring at a 57 Ford, but I always go away
thinking, "still ugly". (I think it's the headlights. They remind me of
those
fat little goldfish with the big popped-out buggy eyes).
First I talked to dad... on and off over the next 4 years about getting
a 57
chevy. Dad finally made me a generous offer. Get straight A's through
high school and I'll buy you the restored 57 of your choice. Tempting, but
it
required a level of servitude, and lacked the chance to build my own. So I
mowed lawns, saved money - and car hunted. I hunted for years, scouring
over
occasional ads in the paper and drooling with envy whenever a 57 drove by.
Our town McCall, is a small mountain tourist town of 2000 people in the
central Idaho mountains. One morning before school (at my parents cafe) I
was
eye balling a 57 ad in the paper - that was far beyond my reach financially
and
geographically. I pointed the ad out to a local who was sitting next to me.
"
I'm gonna own one of these someday." I said.
"57 eh"? he replied. "There used to be a 57 sitting out on the ol Barkel
Ranch for years, probably still there." I interrogated the man for every
bit of
information I could get out of him. Right after school, I was trespassing
all
over the Barkel Ranch, though there were no signs forbidding it.
After quite a search I began thinking the car was no longer there. Then
a
flash of stainless steel caught my eye from a grove of trees, bushes and
weeds.
I could make out the shape of a car in the brush. I moved in closer and saw
a
tail fin through the brush. The car was a 57 BA 2dr htp., and in very good
condition over-all. It had factory door panels, the dash was perfect and
intact... but the radio was gone. I lifted the hood - the motor and tranny
was
gone. However, I found the block and several parts in the trunk a few
minutes
later. The car had no serious rust (score!). The paint was mostly faded
down to
primer, and thickly coated with pine sap because of the trees. The only
real
negative point were the 65 mustang bucket seats welded to the floor.
I rushed home to tell dad I had found a 57. He was leaving town for two
weeks
and said he would look at it when he got back. While he was gone, I located
the
rancher. Turned out his daughter owned it . I called her and she only
wanted
$600.00 for the car, and oddly enough, that is how much I had saved in my
account. I bought the car while dad was gone. I figured the worst he would
do
is make me sell it. When dad came home he was not very happy, and I knew he
wouldn't be. His main concern was, we owned a business and lived on site.
He
did not want a junk heap sitting around for customers to look at... "we're
not
Sanford & Son," he said. He reasoned that I had never worked on a car and I
had
no tools, and no where to work on it. So I cleaned out his garage and made
room. He really didn't like that idea either, but suffered my
determination.
Dad was worried I would tear the car apart, loose interest, and leave it
in
a pile of parts. I set out to prove him wrong, and worked on the car
everyday
after school. I bought the car in September and winter was closing in.
There
was no heat in the garage, but I kept working. I had no idea what I was
doing.
I just had one goal, take everything apart, clean it up, paint it, oil it,
etc., make it work, make it look new, and stick it back together. My first
project was the under carriage. I sanded down the whole under-carriage with
a
wire brush on a drill, down to bear metal. The drill helped keep my hands
warm
in the cold. Then I completely treated the bare metal with naval jelly,
washing
it off by hand and drying with a rag. When this was done, I used heat lamps
to
apply the undercoating in sections.
Next, I towed the car to my high school shop class and worked on the
engine
compartment, and cut those mustang seats out with a torch. Some of the guys
laughed at me and made fun of my 57. One kid (George) who came from a
wealthy
family told me my car was junk, and I would never get it running, that the
best
I would ever hope for is to push it around town. George had a 57 BA 4 door
post
at home, that his dad had professionally built, and it had a 350w/blower in
it.
Funny thing was, George never got to drive it anywhere. I told him, "Your
car
may have the best of everything, but its still a 4 door post." (Young men
want
to be cool. Trying to be cool in a 4-door at age16 typically has the
opposite
effect. Ever see Elvis or James Dean cruising around in a 4 dr post?
Besides,
bad-mouthing another guys ride, no matter what it is, isn't very cool
either.)
After six months of steady work, and keeping my grades up, dad came out
to
the garage. He told me he was proud of me for not giving up and working so
diligently on this car. He said he could see that I was serious and that he
wanted to help me. (Besides, dad understood. He has a 53 MGTD he restored
back
in 1960. The car looked all stock, but has a vette 327 hiding under the
hood.)
For my upcoming birthday he was going to buy me a motor and a
transmission.
Then hire a professional mechanic to teach me how to rebuild the motor,
install
it and make sure everything on the car was working and driveable. By
spring,
which is typically May in this area, the car was running like a champ, but
it
was still showing different colors of paint and primer.
I was driving around with my friend Mike, who had a 56 BA 2dr we had
been
working on. He suggested we paint my car all one color. So we stopped at
the
hardware store and bought $18 worth (several cans) of primer & black spray
paint. We went to my house, removed all the trim, primered the car, sanded
a
little and painted it all black. As amateur as the job was, with all the
trim
back on, it looked better all one color. I drove it all through highschool
like
that. When I graduated, my folks had it painted and upholstered for
graduation.
It was midnight blue with light blue/silver flames. I showed it at the
Winston
Car Show in Boise for 2 years as an everyday driver. I never won anything,
and
that's fine, just being there was award enough for me.
4 years later I wrecked it and tore the passenger fender off. I let it
sit
for several years. I could not find any desire to work on it. Then, spring
1998, Mike called and said, "sell me your 57". Then he said, "Now you tell
me,
how long have you owned that car, compared to how long you have driven it".
That was all it took to motivate me back into action. I decided to fix it
up
all original. I tore it all apart again, replaced the fender, got
everything
back in shape, sent it in and had it repainted the original
Harbour/Larkspur
Blue combo. The car still has the upholstery I had installed for
graduation, but
this spring it will come out and be replaced with original (repro) colors
and
material. Today, I baby my 57 quite a bit, but I still drive it everyday in
the
summer. (Too much snow and ice up here in the winter to chance someone
sliding
into it) I respect owners who go all out and restore cars better than new,
and
then trailer them around. I think it is an important part of this hobby to
preserve and protect some of the cars for everyone to enjoy seeing at shows
and
such, but it's something I could never do, even if I could afford to. After
all, how long have you owned that car compared to how long you have driven
it?!
I'm making up for lost time. When I am too old or too unhealthy to drive,
then
maybe I'll have it restored to a condition where I can just stand around
and
look at it.
I hope some of the other members of this list will send in their stories
about their car. I've cut out a lot of details in this story to shorten it
up
as much as possible.
I used to belong to a national club, but one of the reasons I lost
interest
was the shift from member & car-club emphasis to more of a business
emphasis. I
do not criticise them for the changes, it may have been quite necessary to
survive, and they still provide many valuable services. However, I like to
hear
and read other 55-57 chevy owner's stories. Realistic stories about
everyday
people, not the fluff you read about in the car mags. You read car mags,
and
the story is always written like everyone has an extra $200,000 dollars
laying
around to send their car to the magic house of engines for the $30,000
dollar
special, and then to the magic house of paint and bondo for extensive body
work
and 10,000 coats of hand rubbed lacquer... on and on it goes. I enjoy
stories
about everyday folks building in their garage, as they can afford to. It
offers
a wealth of untapped inspiration, and motivation for this hobby. I
encourage
others to tell thiers. So please send in your story!
P.S.
Dear Bob,
Last issue of the list, I made some comments about certain folks who list
anything and everything as 55-57 Chevy, in order to sell it online. Well I
have
finally seen an online auction ad that surpasses all ads... are you ready
for
this? What 57 chevy will ever be complete or fully restored without that
"Extremely Rare FACTORY 57 Chevy Coleman Cook Stove and Lantern"!!!!!!!?
You heard me right! I seen it online at auction! Fits right in the
trunk
too! Its Real Slick! Now all I need to complete my car is the factory 57
tent,
sleeping bags w/ silver buttons, cooler full o' 57 chevy beer, and the ever
sought after, fuel-injected bamboo fly-rod w/bowtie flies! Yeeeee Haaaa!
I'm
droolin' with envy! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
- Bud Woods
McCall, Idaho
57 BA 2dr hrdtp 3rd owner
#69 from Oakland, Habour/Larkspur
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:bryan1955@earthlink.net, INTERNET:bryan1955@earthlink.net
Hi Bob,
I just wanted to reply to Richard about Tim Schmidt's sold car.
Here's a guy that says he has had 20 or more cars of this certain model,
puts the car up on a lift to inspect it, drives it, likes it, buys
it, drives it 2800 miles, then decides he doesen't want it. Sounds
like a bunch of "you know what" to me. I'm sorry, but I think 99.9
% of the people on this list would agree with Warrens view. "Tim, you
do not owe this guy anything!!!"
Thanks Bob,
Bryan
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To: Bob Ford, BOB_FORD
From: "Dale D.", INTERNET:canyonrose@yahoo.com
Bob,
As always, "Thanks" so much for the list. We
can't possibly tell you enough how much we appreciate
your efforts.
I am very interested in (and fearful of) identity
theft. I have a waste can in my home office, and when
it fills up, it goes right out to the "burn barrel."
Here in New Mexico, our Social Security number is not
our Driver's License number, which I feel is good.
Every time you write a check or use your Debit or
Credit Card, many people have access to your account
numbers. At my bank, when depositing or cashing
checks I have received, I am required to write my
account number on the endorsement line. I'm
wondering, how can we ever have the security we
desire?
Thanks again and Best wishes, -Delivery Dale
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Dover57@aol.com, INTERNET:Dover57@aol.com
Bob-need advice on this one. Have installed GM front disc brakes on my
57-have original rear drums. I carry a later model wheel/spare in trunk-for
front. QUESTION- are there any space-saver or hideaway spares (don't really
know what they are called) that would fit the rear? Going on a trip and
want
to carry a spare for the rear axle.
Thanks. Frank Foglia Dover57@aol.com
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:56Chevrolet@msn.com
CC: "Bob Ford of LACCC", BOB_FORD
From: "Jerry & Janet Mull", INTERNET:jmull@sprintmail.com
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Jim/Carolyn Wheeler", INTERNET:56chevrolet@email.msn.com
This is about getting a wiper motor for a '56 Chevy.
Someone asked me recently where to get one. I thought I'd heard or read
that J. C. Whitney has replacement motors that work for '55-57 Chevys. Is
this true? What length of shaft? Do you have to order replacement arms
and blades, too?
Thanks, Jim Wheeler, Tucson, Arizona 56Chevrolet@msn.com
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Hi Jim-
I wouldn't recommend that route. To many headaches adapting the universal
J.C. Whitney unit to fit. Why not try locating a rebuilt unit, since they
really aren't all that rare? There is a couple in the Santa Maria, CA, area
who restore them and sell them at the Pomona Swap Meet. I'm sure they can
be located thru the Bow Tie Chevy Association or CCI. They drive a big red
'57 Chevy School Bus, that's hard to miss!
You also could try an ad in HEMMING'S MOTOR NEWS. There maybe some for sale
already listed there. Or a classic Chevy parts supplier that is listed
might be able to help you.
Try to stick with the stock set-up. Properly maintained, it will last a
lifetime. Good luck! -Jerry:>)
Jerry and Janet Mull
L.A. Classic Chevy Club
Post Office Box 45-1955
Los Angeles, CA 90045-1955
http://www.laccc.com
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: "Matsuoka,
Mel", INTERNET:MMatsuoka@shaklee.com
I really would like to add a nice set of classic Cragar S/S wheels on our
'56 210, 2 Door Sedan. I've notice where Cragar has offered these wheels
in
16 & 17" and in an alloy wheel. Anyone have these wheels on their cars?
I'd like to add a set of 17" Cragars on ours. What's the largest/widest
wheel/tire setup that I can put on our car. The rear springs are in the
stock location with 2" lowering blocks and 2" dropped coils.
Mel
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Lenny Schaeffer", INTERNET:D56chevy@attbi.com
Hi All:
Just a quick question to pose to the members of this wonderful list.
How many of you have a customized 55-57 and how many of you have a
restoration (or Stock) 55-57?
Im just wondering if I am in the minority here with a customized 56
Chevy-(sometimes I feel like I am )
Also- IS there anyone else on the list from my area in MA/NH?
thanks
Lenny Schaeffer
President
Bearing Burners Car Club
781-365-1322
Burlington MA
http://home.attbi.com/~d56chevy
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Sam Woodard", INTERNET:swoodard@mmcable.com
Hi tri fivers. I have a 1957 chevy belair 4 door hardtop parts car or
incomplete builder for sale in okla city area for a mere $700.00 It is a
rolling car on original solid chassis , has very little rust in floors,
trunk and tail pan dry and solid good deck lid, quarters good left quarter
slight dent , all for doors there with garnish moldings and 3 of the
windows
rust in lower half of left rear door, good fenders right fender bent but
fixable. no hood,grille or bumpers, no dash inserts or front or rear
windows.
has seats and remains of door panels etc. all chrome trim over windows
inside
in great shape. No title, but I think buildable for the price, also have
back window for 56 chevy sedan. and the rear windows ,garnish,and outside
chrome trim for a 57 four door sedan. thse are the little quarter windows.
(glass,garnish,outside trim) thanks for the great list Sam Woodard
swoodard@mmcable.com email me anytime.
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end of 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST
BOB FORD
18091 MARK CIRCLE
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Editor of the 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST and TURBOGLIDE REGISTRY
I plan to live forever, so far so good