TriChrome
03-07-2018, 01:09 AM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: April23¤é2002¦~Tuesday 9:25 AM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
APRIL 23, 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
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: [unknown], BOB_Ford
From: INTERNET:PSBoober@aol.com, INTERNET:PSBoober@aol.com
bob
thank you for the list. i am very much into customizing my tri fives. i
presently have a 55 4 dr 210 and a 56 hdtp. i recently purchased a 56 sdn
del. and looking forward to really working this over.
i found an article in hemmings about a copy in calif. that produces
custom
rolling chassis for tri fives. i spoke to the rep and i am very interested
in this concept.
could you please ask your membership if the know anything about "paul
newman car creations" located in templeton,ca. any input from you or
members would be greatly appreciated.
jack strahle
princeton jct.,nj
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Genj22@aol.com, INTERNET:Genj22@aol.com
Hello Bob,
Though I have a '56 in progress, I also picked up a '69 Impala Convertible
and need a couple things for it. I am looking for a drain channel which
runs
around the rear 'deck' area which the top drains into. Also, a header bow,
the front portion of the convertible top frame, in good condition.
Thanks for the assistance.
Gene Jezewicz
genj22@aol.com
--------------------------
To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
Please post Bob,
I am considering switching out original seats for my 57 2 door hardtop
and I am looking for something that 1) reclines and 2) doesn't look
higher than a stock seat. Is there anything that can be done to an
existing seat to make it recline? Or does anybody have a suggestion on a
suitable replacement?
m_bach@juno.com
------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:My55210@aol.com, INTERNET:My55210@aol.com
Carb needed for 55 6cyl, stock monojet. Please reply MY55210@aol.com
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To: [unknown], Bob_ford
From: INTERNET:Wongster1@aol.com, INTERNET:Wongster1@aol.com
Hello, Bob
This is Kevin Wong and I met you at the meeting at Cimarron Cafe on
4/14/02.
You had gave me your business card and told me to send you a e-mail to tell
you what I am looking for a '54 Chevy Belair 4 drs Straight 6 excellence
conditions in and out. If you have any others Chevy for sale, I would like
to consider as well. Please send me a details and a photo of the Vehicle.
Thanks in advance!
---------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rocketwgn@aol.com, INTERNET:Rocketwgn@aol.com
Hi Jim
Iff your still looking for an electric wiper unit for your 56 let me
know.
-----------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "56madmook", INTERNET:michaelbakotich@attbi.com
selling all 55-56-57 nomad parts: liftgates, garnish, stainless, pot metal
trim, cargo/rear seat stainless, latches, bezels, tailgate chrome,
headliner
bows, window frames, let me know your needs! michaelbakotich@attbi.com
--------------
To: [unknown], BOB_fORD
From: INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com, INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Please list:
I am trying to locate rear glass for a 57 Chevrolet 2 door hardtop-bel
air-tinted.
Anyone know where I can order?
gehitrun@mindspring.com
Gary White
-------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: "Dan", INTERNET:CUSTOMRODS@prodigy.net
To Lenny, Custom pro-streeter,56 dechromed
Belair.Perfect no rust Az. two door sedan.So far two
years in the building(every bolt&nut
removed).Chassis,bottom of body,under hood, jams,trunk
and inner fenders painted.Final sanding on body and
final paint et,two months and then assembly.Full
leather interior,488BBC (Brodix,Crane etc.)Tubbed
w/narrowed 12 bolt(Strange)and 3:73s.R&P steering
(Corvette/Buick)built my own setup.T-400
w/2500stall.Heidts,Davis,Wilwood f&r.Autometer, Hurst
and on and on!Never ending money pit! And I love
it.It's given me something to do for the last couple
years.Just leased a shop for a year so I have a nice
place for final assembly.Would I customize another
one,it's the only way I'd do another.And yes, I plan
another as soon as this ones done.I'm not interested
in driving them,I just like building them!So, I'd say
build as YOU want, not others!Another thing I've
noticed some people hate to see really high dollar
amounts on these cars.Price tag when this ones done,
really High!Dan.
--------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
From: INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com, INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com
Interesting (April 1, 1965) asking prices for those tri-five Chevys in the
Tempe-Mesa (AZ) American Weekly (as reported in the list distributed
4-15-02).
But, one should keep the other side of the equation in focus as well. I was
still a poor college student on that date. The year previous, I'd bought a
solid '54 Stude wagon with a V8 and three-speed with OD in New Jersey for
$100. Why, well because it was cheaper than a Chevy, Ford, etc. It served
me
quite well for 30,000+ miles.
And, when I finished my Senior year and got out of school in June of '66 I
went to work for General Motors as a fifth-level engineer. My princely
salary
was a whopping $640 per month.
I think this was also pretty representative for the time. When viewed in
this
light, things don't seem quite so out-of-proportion - no?
-------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:JWargowski@aol.com, INTERNET:JWargowski@aol.com
Help! I'm in the middle of a mild restoration (front end dismantled to
frame)
and have to move! I've got five weeks before I have to go, but just in case
I
don't get things back together, does anyone know of an auto transport co.
that can take a car that's not running? Most I've been in touch with need
to
be able to drive the car onto their truck. I'm hoping to at least get the
suspension and steering back together, but the engine may not be ready.
Anyone had this experience???
----------------------------------------
To: "Bob Ford of LACCC", BOB_FORD
From: "Jerry & Janet Mull", INTERNET:jmull@sprintmail.com
And here they are........
"The Bus had no heat, it blew over in the wind and used the driver's
legs as its first line of defense in an accident."
(10) VolksWagen BUS
================================
"This car topped at 45 miles per hour. Since the minimum speed on the
Florida Turnpike is 40, Highway Patrol cars would follow me, waiting
me to hit a hill so they could give me a ticket.
(9) Renault DAUPHINE
================================
"When we traded it in, my wife was upset because we didn't keep it
long enough for her to buy a gun and shoot it."
(8) Cadillac CIMARRON
================================
"The stalling problem was so bad that I had take a clockwise route to
work so I could make all right turns, and not risk stalling on a left
turn in front of oncoming traffic."
(7) Dodge ASPEN / Plymouth VOLARE
================================
"Our LeCar couldn't climb a hill fully loaded, so the passengers had
to get out and walk up."
(6) Renault LeCAR
===============================
"An engine surrounded by 4 pieces of drywall."
(5) Chevrolet CHEVETTE
================================
"The car had all the quality and safety of a cheap Garden Tractor."
(4) American Motors GREMLIN
================================
"I took this car to a high-crime Shopping Mall and left it unlocked
with the keys in the ignition. I came back several days later and,
much to my disgust, it was still there."
(3) Ford PINTO
================================
"When the rear end went on my Vega, the Chevrolet dealer accused me
of racing it. Racing who ? My grandfather in his wheelchair ?"
(2) Chevrolet VEGA
================================
AND HERE IS THE WORLD'S WORST CAR..........................
"At least it had heated rear windows - so your hands would stay warm
while you pushed."
(1) YUGO
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Editor's note. Here are some of my additions to this list.
CROSLEY
It was so small you could put it in your Crosley refrigerator.
MOH
You opened the trunk to get into the front seat.
STUDILLAC
A combination of 2 bad cars
BRICKLIN
It's big selling point was that it did not have an ash tray because smoking
while you drive was dangerous.
DELOREAN
A car built from Coke
NASH
An early Motel 6.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Shew", INTERNET:ethan@compunet.net
Hello Everyone,
Once again Thanks Bob for putting this great list together. I would like to
toss a question to get feed back from people. The question is, If you had
your frame sandblasted would you paint, epoxy paint, powder coat or use a
product like Rhino bed liner and why? I would love to ready peoples
feedback on this.
Charlie
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:ChevroletR@AOL.com
CC: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:watereemechser@mindspring.com,
INTERNET:watereemechser@mindspring.com
Check your master cylinder, sounds like the piston rubber washers have gone
bad.
Hope this helps
Wade Watts
------------------
CC: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:watereemechser@mindspring.com,
INTERNET:watereemechser@mindspring.com
Yes, you can change the balancer as long as it is not a 400 cubic inch
engine. Most of the truck engines has the big balancer.
Hope this helps.
--- Wade Watts
--------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Marilyn Dorr", INTERNET:marilyn@netins.net
Hi Bob and everyone. The big day was last Saturday when I brought my 57
home. 3 years later and I finally have a beautiful 57 in my garage I wish
every one on the list could see it!! I want to thank Woody on this list who
helped me locate a part I needed. Brian in Calif. had one and hopefully it
is in the mail. I would really like to find a pair of nos lower rear
quarter mouldings or a pair that is almost mint. I had bought a pair of
repo mouldings and I sent them back I guess I am to picky, but they just
would not do. If any one knows where I might buy a pair, please email me
One of these days, I will post all my extra parts and help some one else
out Keep up the good work Bob, we all love this list. Roger in Iowa
------------------------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:elliotce@songs.sce.com, INTERNET:elliotce@songs.sce.com
This is a reply to Lenny Schaeffer's question about stock vs custom
Chevies.
I feel very blessed to own more than one 57 Chevy. I normally prefer stock
and try to mostly restore or refurbish them to that condition. I recently
picked up a 57 Nomad that was started but not finished. It has been built
to be a show car and has too many trick components to name here. I still
need to reassemble it and have yet to drive it but I really look forward to
it. I am getting tired of driving my stock 57s with their lack of power
and braking. Going around corners can be an adventure in itself.
My plan is to finish the Nomad and then determine what to do with my
convertible. Seems to me that unless you have a 100 point restoration on
the convertibles, you may as well do the upgrades. The most expensive
convertible 57s I have seen have all been totally stock. The most fun to
drive seem to be ones that have some upgrades to them. Unless one plans on
having a perfect restoration to original, a "less than perfect"
restoration/refurbishment and a modified car are worth about the same
amount. Any other opinions out there?
Chuck Elliott
elliotce@songs.sce.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Daves.Junk@aol.com, INTERNET:Daves.Junk@aol.com
Thanks bob for this great list. Iam looking to do some trading for a old
55-57 chevy or a ? have many sport cards baseball,basketball,golf
rookies,rookies,rookies,etc write davesjunk@aol.com if you want to get in
to cards.A have have something to trade....
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:MIKEI16@aol.com, INTERNET:MIKEI16@aol.com
Hi Bob and list member. My friend has a lot of parts that he would like to
sell cheap.
The parts are locate Hyde Park New York. Here is some of it.
I have a ton of 1963 - 64 Chevy parts. Seats, steering columns, date coded
heads and intakes, windshield, back glass, stainless trim, dash clusters,
you
get the picture. Is there anyone in your car club that can use any of this?
I
hate to go through the trouble of advertising or lugging all of it to a
swap
meet. I really don't want to throw it in the dumpster either. I will let it
all go cheap. Real cheap if someone wants a truckload of stuff. There is no
performance stuff just stock parts. Good for someone doing restoration
work.
---------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: tony, INTERNET:tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
hi bob, thanks for the list, could you please post this for me
i need some help with my 55 belair 2 drht, i want put new leaf springs
on the back, does summit or jegs or anyone like that carry them for a
55? also i want to install sway bars, how difficult is this idea to
complete? also and this is what i am having the most trouble with, i
want to take off the polyester bias tires and put radials on the, does
anyone know, how wide is the original rim?? 6 inches???? what size tire
and rim can i fit under the back, without changing anything, how wide
could i go rim and tire, also i want to lower the front a slight
amount, but my headers dont have much clearance, so would shorty
headers be a good investment? any help would be great, please email me
at tonydoggydog@yahoo.com thanks
tony darcangelo
1955 belair 2drht
Editor's note. I think JC WHITNEY has these springs.
BOB
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: **** ADDRESS DELETED BY THE EDITOR****
Bob
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am still floating on Cloud 9. They say
if something is too
good to be true, it probably isn't true. Well this is too good to be true
but it is true. I took your
advice and checked my state for unclaimed funds. Much to my surprise there
was a lot of money
in my name. Here is my story. If you put this out on the list please
don't publish my address or
last name.
My ex husband held a very high position in a large Fortune 500 company.
After 30 years of
marriage, he dumped me and married his secretary who was younger than our
daughter. After
that I never wanted to see him again or have anything to do with that bum
again. He moved out
of town and none of us had any communication with him ever again. We had
some hard times
but I put him out of my mind and went on with my life. This was about 10
years ago.
When I looked at my states unclaimed property per your suggestion, I found
the proceeds from
my former husbands life insurance policy. I did not know he had died or he
had any life
insurance. It seems the company he worked for had a 7 figure life
insurance policy on him and he
had forgot to change the beneficiary to his new young wife. He must have
had his mind was on
other things. I was still the beneficiary of his life insurance policy. I
guess he was too busy showing
off his trophy wife to worry about such details. HOW SWEET IT IS. However
the good news
did not stop there. It seems he had also forgot to change the beneficiary
of his 401K to his new
wife. It was still in my name.
Apparently as Jerry Ried would say, I got the gold mine and his new wife
got the shaft. This
means more to me than all of the money.
Bob, I am sending you a token of my appreciation for what you have done for
me. I got both
checks in the mail from the state last week. I could believe the state
would send such a large
check through the mail as a regular letter. It was not even certified. I
also got a letter from his
trophy wife after I got the money telling me I had a moral obligation to
give the money to her as
he had just forgot to change the beneficiary to her. I don't know how she
knew I had received
the money but I sent her a check for 1 penny to satisfy my "moral
obligation".
When I deposited the checks in the bank last week, I heard words I never
thought I would hear in
my life. They said "your deposit is way over our insured limit. Are you
sure you want to put it all
in one account." In fact when I took the checks to the bank, the teller
said she could not deposit
the checks in my account. They were over her limit. I told her I was
putting the money in her bank, not
taking it out. How could it be over her limit. She immediately took me to
see the branch
manager who wanted to sell me insurance and investment advice. From his
tone, I knew he
thought a woman was not smart enough to handle this amount of money. I am
now looking for
another bank.
Wanda *********
Editor's note. What a great story. Thanks for sharing it with us. Good
luck and much happy ness.
BOB
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end of 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST
BOB FORD
18091 MARK CIRCLE
VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA 92861-2648
BOB_FORD@COMPUSERVE.COM
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/BOB_FORD/
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: April23¤é2002¦~Tuesday 9:25 AM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
APRIL 23, 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
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: [unknown], BOB_Ford
From: INTERNET:PSBoober@aol.com, INTERNET:PSBoober@aol.com
bob
thank you for the list. i am very much into customizing my tri fives. i
presently have a 55 4 dr 210 and a 56 hdtp. i recently purchased a 56 sdn
del. and looking forward to really working this over.
i found an article in hemmings about a copy in calif. that produces
custom
rolling chassis for tri fives. i spoke to the rep and i am very interested
in this concept.
could you please ask your membership if the know anything about "paul
newman car creations" located in templeton,ca. any input from you or
members would be greatly appreciated.
jack strahle
princeton jct.,nj
--------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Genj22@aol.com, INTERNET:Genj22@aol.com
Hello Bob,
Though I have a '56 in progress, I also picked up a '69 Impala Convertible
and need a couple things for it. I am looking for a drain channel which
runs
around the rear 'deck' area which the top drains into. Also, a header bow,
the front portion of the convertible top frame, in good condition.
Thanks for the assistance.
Gene Jezewicz
genj22@aol.com
--------------------------
To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: Mark C Bach, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
Please post Bob,
I am considering switching out original seats for my 57 2 door hardtop
and I am looking for something that 1) reclines and 2) doesn't look
higher than a stock seat. Is there anything that can be done to an
existing seat to make it recline? Or does anybody have a suggestion on a
suitable replacement?
m_bach@juno.com
------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:My55210@aol.com, INTERNET:My55210@aol.com
Carb needed for 55 6cyl, stock monojet. Please reply MY55210@aol.com
--------
To: [unknown], Bob_ford
From: INTERNET:Wongster1@aol.com, INTERNET:Wongster1@aol.com
Hello, Bob
This is Kevin Wong and I met you at the meeting at Cimarron Cafe on
4/14/02.
You had gave me your business card and told me to send you a e-mail to tell
you what I am looking for a '54 Chevy Belair 4 drs Straight 6 excellence
conditions in and out. If you have any others Chevy for sale, I would like
to consider as well. Please send me a details and a photo of the Vehicle.
Thanks in advance!
---------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rocketwgn@aol.com, INTERNET:Rocketwgn@aol.com
Hi Jim
Iff your still looking for an electric wiper unit for your 56 let me
know.
-----------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "56madmook", INTERNET:michaelbakotich@attbi.com
selling all 55-56-57 nomad parts: liftgates, garnish, stainless, pot metal
trim, cargo/rear seat stainless, latches, bezels, tailgate chrome,
headliner
bows, window frames, let me know your needs! michaelbakotich@attbi.com
--------------
To: [unknown], BOB_fORD
From: INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com, INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Please list:
I am trying to locate rear glass for a 57 Chevrolet 2 door hardtop-bel
air-tinted.
Anyone know where I can order?
gehitrun@mindspring.com
Gary White
-------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: "Dan", INTERNET:CUSTOMRODS@prodigy.net
To Lenny, Custom pro-streeter,56 dechromed
Belair.Perfect no rust Az. two door sedan.So far two
years in the building(every bolt&nut
removed).Chassis,bottom of body,under hood, jams,trunk
and inner fenders painted.Final sanding on body and
final paint et,two months and then assembly.Full
leather interior,488BBC (Brodix,Crane etc.)Tubbed
w/narrowed 12 bolt(Strange)and 3:73s.R&P steering
(Corvette/Buick)built my own setup.T-400
w/2500stall.Heidts,Davis,Wilwood f&r.Autometer, Hurst
and on and on!Never ending money pit! And I love
it.It's given me something to do for the last couple
years.Just leased a shop for a year so I have a nice
place for final assembly.Would I customize another
one,it's the only way I'd do another.And yes, I plan
another as soon as this ones done.I'm not interested
in driving them,I just like building them!So, I'd say
build as YOU want, not others!Another thing I've
noticed some people hate to see really high dollar
amounts on these cars.Price tag when this ones done,
really High!Dan.
--------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
From: INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com, INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com
Interesting (April 1, 1965) asking prices for those tri-five Chevys in the
Tempe-Mesa (AZ) American Weekly (as reported in the list distributed
4-15-02).
But, one should keep the other side of the equation in focus as well. I was
still a poor college student on that date. The year previous, I'd bought a
solid '54 Stude wagon with a V8 and three-speed with OD in New Jersey for
$100. Why, well because it was cheaper than a Chevy, Ford, etc. It served
me
quite well for 30,000+ miles.
And, when I finished my Senior year and got out of school in June of '66 I
went to work for General Motors as a fifth-level engineer. My princely
salary
was a whopping $640 per month.
I think this was also pretty representative for the time. When viewed in
this
light, things don't seem quite so out-of-proportion - no?
-------------------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:JWargowski@aol.com, INTERNET:JWargowski@aol.com
Help! I'm in the middle of a mild restoration (front end dismantled to
frame)
and have to move! I've got five weeks before I have to go, but just in case
I
don't get things back together, does anyone know of an auto transport co.
that can take a car that's not running? Most I've been in touch with need
to
be able to drive the car onto their truck. I'm hoping to at least get the
suspension and steering back together, but the engine may not be ready.
Anyone had this experience???
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To: "Bob Ford of LACCC", BOB_FORD
From: "Jerry & Janet Mull", INTERNET:jmull@sprintmail.com
And here they are........
"The Bus had no heat, it blew over in the wind and used the driver's
legs as its first line of defense in an accident."
(10) VolksWagen BUS
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"This car topped at 45 miles per hour. Since the minimum speed on the
Florida Turnpike is 40, Highway Patrol cars would follow me, waiting
me to hit a hill so they could give me a ticket.
(9) Renault DAUPHINE
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"When we traded it in, my wife was upset because we didn't keep it
long enough for her to buy a gun and shoot it."
(8) Cadillac CIMARRON
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"The stalling problem was so bad that I had take a clockwise route to
work so I could make all right turns, and not risk stalling on a left
turn in front of oncoming traffic."
(7) Dodge ASPEN / Plymouth VOLARE
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"Our LeCar couldn't climb a hill fully loaded, so the passengers had
to get out and walk up."
(6) Renault LeCAR
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"An engine surrounded by 4 pieces of drywall."
(5) Chevrolet CHEVETTE
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"The car had all the quality and safety of a cheap Garden Tractor."
(4) American Motors GREMLIN
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"I took this car to a high-crime Shopping Mall and left it unlocked
with the keys in the ignition. I came back several days later and,
much to my disgust, it was still there."
(3) Ford PINTO
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"When the rear end went on my Vega, the Chevrolet dealer accused me
of racing it. Racing who ? My grandfather in his wheelchair ?"
(2) Chevrolet VEGA
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AND HERE IS THE WORLD'S WORST CAR..........................
"At least it had heated rear windows - so your hands would stay warm
while you pushed."
(1) YUGO
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Editor's note. Here are some of my additions to this list.
CROSLEY
It was so small you could put it in your Crosley refrigerator.
MOH
You opened the trunk to get into the front seat.
STUDILLAC
A combination of 2 bad cars
BRICKLIN
It's big selling point was that it did not have an ash tray because smoking
while you drive was dangerous.
DELOREAN
A car built from Coke
NASH
An early Motel 6.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Shew", INTERNET:ethan@compunet.net
Hello Everyone,
Once again Thanks Bob for putting this great list together. I would like to
toss a question to get feed back from people. The question is, If you had
your frame sandblasted would you paint, epoxy paint, powder coat or use a
product like Rhino bed liner and why? I would love to ready peoples
feedback on this.
Charlie
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:ChevroletR@AOL.com
CC: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:watereemechser@mindspring.com,
INTERNET:watereemechser@mindspring.com
Check your master cylinder, sounds like the piston rubber washers have gone
bad.
Hope this helps
Wade Watts
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CC: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:watereemechser@mindspring.com,
INTERNET:watereemechser@mindspring.com
Yes, you can change the balancer as long as it is not a 400 cubic inch
engine. Most of the truck engines has the big balancer.
Hope this helps.
--- Wade Watts
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Marilyn Dorr", INTERNET:marilyn@netins.net
Hi Bob and everyone. The big day was last Saturday when I brought my 57
home. 3 years later and I finally have a beautiful 57 in my garage I wish
every one on the list could see it!! I want to thank Woody on this list who
helped me locate a part I needed. Brian in Calif. had one and hopefully it
is in the mail. I would really like to find a pair of nos lower rear
quarter mouldings or a pair that is almost mint. I had bought a pair of
repo mouldings and I sent them back I guess I am to picky, but they just
would not do. If any one knows where I might buy a pair, please email me
One of these days, I will post all my extra parts and help some one else
out Keep up the good work Bob, we all love this list. Roger in Iowa
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:elliotce@songs.sce.com, INTERNET:elliotce@songs.sce.com
This is a reply to Lenny Schaeffer's question about stock vs custom
Chevies.
I feel very blessed to own more than one 57 Chevy. I normally prefer stock
and try to mostly restore or refurbish them to that condition. I recently
picked up a 57 Nomad that was started but not finished. It has been built
to be a show car and has too many trick components to name here. I still
need to reassemble it and have yet to drive it but I really look forward to
it. I am getting tired of driving my stock 57s with their lack of power
and braking. Going around corners can be an adventure in itself.
My plan is to finish the Nomad and then determine what to do with my
convertible. Seems to me that unless you have a 100 point restoration on
the convertibles, you may as well do the upgrades. The most expensive
convertible 57s I have seen have all been totally stock. The most fun to
drive seem to be ones that have some upgrades to them. Unless one plans on
having a perfect restoration to original, a "less than perfect"
restoration/refurbishment and a modified car are worth about the same
amount. Any other opinions out there?
Chuck Elliott
elliotce@songs.sce.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Daves.Junk@aol.com, INTERNET:Daves.Junk@aol.com
Thanks bob for this great list. Iam looking to do some trading for a old
55-57 chevy or a ? have many sport cards baseball,basketball,golf
rookies,rookies,rookies,etc write davesjunk@aol.com if you want to get in
to cards.A have have something to trade....
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:MIKEI16@aol.com, INTERNET:MIKEI16@aol.com
Hi Bob and list member. My friend has a lot of parts that he would like to
sell cheap.
The parts are locate Hyde Park New York. Here is some of it.
I have a ton of 1963 - 64 Chevy parts. Seats, steering columns, date coded
heads and intakes, windshield, back glass, stainless trim, dash clusters,
you
get the picture. Is there anyone in your car club that can use any of this?
I
hate to go through the trouble of advertising or lugging all of it to a
swap
meet. I really don't want to throw it in the dumpster either. I will let it
all go cheap. Real cheap if someone wants a truckload of stuff. There is no
performance stuff just stock parts. Good for someone doing restoration
work.
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: tony, INTERNET:tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
hi bob, thanks for the list, could you please post this for me
i need some help with my 55 belair 2 drht, i want put new leaf springs
on the back, does summit or jegs or anyone like that carry them for a
55? also i want to install sway bars, how difficult is this idea to
complete? also and this is what i am having the most trouble with, i
want to take off the polyester bias tires and put radials on the, does
anyone know, how wide is the original rim?? 6 inches???? what size tire
and rim can i fit under the back, without changing anything, how wide
could i go rim and tire, also i want to lower the front a slight
amount, but my headers dont have much clearance, so would shorty
headers be a good investment? any help would be great, please email me
at tonydoggydog@yahoo.com thanks
tony darcangelo
1955 belair 2drht
Editor's note. I think JC WHITNEY has these springs.
BOB
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To: "'BOB FORD'", BOB_FORD
From: **** ADDRESS DELETED BY THE EDITOR****
Bob
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am still floating on Cloud 9. They say
if something is too
good to be true, it probably isn't true. Well this is too good to be true
but it is true. I took your
advice and checked my state for unclaimed funds. Much to my surprise there
was a lot of money
in my name. Here is my story. If you put this out on the list please
don't publish my address or
last name.
My ex husband held a very high position in a large Fortune 500 company.
After 30 years of
marriage, he dumped me and married his secretary who was younger than our
daughter. After
that I never wanted to see him again or have anything to do with that bum
again. He moved out
of town and none of us had any communication with him ever again. We had
some hard times
but I put him out of my mind and went on with my life. This was about 10
years ago.
When I looked at my states unclaimed property per your suggestion, I found
the proceeds from
my former husbands life insurance policy. I did not know he had died or he
had any life
insurance. It seems the company he worked for had a 7 figure life
insurance policy on him and he
had forgot to change the beneficiary to his new young wife. He must have
had his mind was on
other things. I was still the beneficiary of his life insurance policy. I
guess he was too busy showing
off his trophy wife to worry about such details. HOW SWEET IT IS. However
the good news
did not stop there. It seems he had also forgot to change the beneficiary
of his 401K to his new
wife. It was still in my name.
Apparently as Jerry Ried would say, I got the gold mine and his new wife
got the shaft. This
means more to me than all of the money.
Bob, I am sending you a token of my appreciation for what you have done for
me. I got both
checks in the mail from the state last week. I could believe the state
would send such a large
check through the mail as a regular letter. It was not even certified. I
also got a letter from his
trophy wife after I got the money telling me I had a moral obligation to
give the money to her as
he had just forgot to change the beneficiary to her. I don't know how she
knew I had received
the money but I sent her a check for 1 penny to satisfy my "moral
obligation".
When I deposited the checks in the bank last week, I heard words I never
thought I would hear in
my life. They said "your deposit is way over our insured limit. Are you
sure you want to put it all
in one account." In fact when I took the checks to the bank, the teller
said she could not deposit
the checks in my account. They were over her limit. I told her I was
putting the money in her bank, not
taking it out. How could it be over her limit. She immediately took me to
see the branch
manager who wanted to sell me insurance and investment advice. From his
tone, I knew he
thought a woman was not smart enough to handle this amount of money. I am
now looking for
another bank.
Wanda *********
Editor's note. What a great story. Thanks for sharing it with us. Good
luck and much happy ness.
BOB
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