TriChrome
03-07-2018, 01:19 AM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: July14¤é2002¦~Sunday 1:45 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
JULY 14, 2002
IF THIS E-MAIL HAS AN ATTACHMENT, IMMEDIATELY DELETE THIS E-MAIL.
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
__________________________________________________ ____________________
From: Editor
You will note that some of the recent lists including this one have had
some political statements. In the interest of fairness, I will be happy to
include other views in the list.
BOB
-------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: tony, INTERNET:tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
hi bob, once again, thanks so very much for the list, without it there
would be nothing. anyway, looking for some info from all you tri
fivers out there, the chrome on my 55 is pitting, as u know it will do,
i want to replace it but i dont want to put pot metal back on hence it
will pit again, and the money is to much to just basically throw it
away. looking for a company who sells hoodbirds, headlight bezels, ect
that are not pot metal, if alas there are none, any suggestions on how
to keep the knew pieces looking new? waxes? polishes?
also one more thing, i want to oil the flippers on my hardtop doors,
where do i put the oil, how much, and what type of oil here? any help
please email me at tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
thanks in advance
tony darcangelo
55 belair hardtop
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: David Meyer, INTERNET:d.meyer@ntlworld.com
Hi Bob, enjoy your newsletter. Am still looking for
1955 Chevrolet Handyman wagon. I want a good running, driving, solid
two door wagon with no rust/up-dated drivetrain. Nothing fancy. Close to
Dallas TX. Please send pictures/details. Thanks David Meyer.
------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:RMstudio@aol.com, INTERNET:RMstudio@aol.com
Hey Bob, Just out of curiosity how many members are on this list? Thanks
for
your time- BB 56's forever!-Randy McCoy.
Editor's note. 4000+
BOB
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To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:CALEBS22@aol.com, INTERNET:CALEBS22@aol.com
<A
HREF="http://www.greatoldcars.com/Classic%20Car%20Classifieds.htm">Click
here: Classifieds MIDWEST</A>
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Willie, INTERNET:gabby1955@yahoo.com
I am building a hot rod out of a 55 Chevy hard top. I
have the wheel wells tubed all ready. I want to put a
straight axil in it. Can anyone give me any ideas what
would fit without to much trouble and how too hook up
the steering?
Also I am looking for a Air Cleaner for a 265 Cu.In.
for a 4 barrel carb.
gabby1955
--------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Fuely327@aol.com, INTERNET:Fuely327@aol.com
Bob, I want to share a story I heard this weekend while attending my wifes
high school reunion. My wife is an MK (missionary kid) and was raised in
Brazil. A number of MKs of various ages who had attended the Amazon Valley
Academy in Belem, Brazil got together this past weekend in Marietta, Ga.
A
number of slides were shown of various things but one caught my eye. It
was
a slide showing at least 25 - 30 '55, '56, and '57 Chevys parked inside a
fenced area. I waited until the presentation was over and asked the guy to
tell me the story behind the slide. He said that he took the picture
sometime in 1958 or 1959. The cars were all confiscated by the Brazilian
government because they had been smuggled into the country to avoid the
payment of import taxes. It seems there was a pipline of sorts through
French Guyana for not only American made automobiles and parts but almost
anything else including fig newtons (which he bought and enjoyed).
The conversation continued for a few minutes more and I asked him what
the government did with the cars. That, he said, was the sad part. All of
these cars were loaded onto barges and taken out into the deepest part of
the
Amazon river and dumped!!!! What a waste!
Grady Poole
Colbert, Ga 30628
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Kenneth L Ogle", INTERNET:kenneth.ogle@gte.net
Bob,
I just celebrated the most famous birthday, my 57th. So how do I
celebrate, by taking a cruise in my Matador Red 57 Nomad, of course.
On 'Living for ever' theory, we can 'plan' to live forever, but we better
'live' like we will die tomorrow. The GOOD BOOK says, "It's appointed unto
man once to die and after that the judgement". Even GOD's own Son, JESUS,
only lived 33 years on this earth. I do not know if there will tri-5s in
Heaven, but oh what a place to spend eternity.
My prayer is 'may God richly bless these Tri-5 club members'. One Nation,
under GOD!
Thanks for this great site and as always, 'GOD is Love, and even more,
Ken
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To: "Bob Ford", BOB_FORD
From: "Charlie", INTERNET:chas108@3rdm.net
Bob I hope you don't find this too political or controversial. But
I had to respond to Jerry Mull's email about California AB 1493.
Dear Californians,
The California legislature has passed a bill that allows the
state of California to tax you for driving! I'm not kidding. The
new bill would do everything from raising taxes on gas to
taxing you for the miles you drive.
The only one who can stop this bill now is Gray Davis. He
needs to hear from you and know that you want him to veto this
bill.
Check it out.
For America,
Bruce Eberle
P.S. Don't you think it's about time for a change of
governors in California? I don't know how you stand
this guy. If I lived in California I'd be working
hard for Bill Simon.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Greg Pharr, INTERNET:gpharr@freedom2000net.com
I have a friend building a 57 Chevy to drive. he wants to put Air and
Disc brakes on it. What is the best setup to go with now. I used to keep
up with all this kind of stuff, but I have been out of the loop for a
few years. I know there are some packages out there, but what is the
best way to go money wise and efficiency wise.
Thanks,
Greg Pharr
Belmont, MS. 38827
gpharr@freedom2000net.com
---------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "David Turner", INTERNET:jdturner@sowega.net
I am looking for a drivable chevy station wagon in the southeast.
Please email photos and info w/price.
Ready to buy.
Want to pull my vintage Airstream with it.
Thanks
David Turner
Airstreams For Sale: http://photos.yahoo.com/vintageairstreams
David Turner
1105 Hancock Drive
Americus, GA 31709
Home Ph. 229-924-8488
Office Ph. 229-937-2567
Office Fx. 229-937-5691
Airstream Web site:
http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor/library/airstream/airstream.htm
Pedal Tractor Web site: http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor.htm
Email: jdturner@sowega.net
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Herb Spies, INTERNET:spies@nwflorida.net
In answer to:
Does anyone on this list know whether there were any 1955 Chevrolets
manufactured with 265cui motors that had the oil filter underneath like the
1956 model (instead of on top of the engine)?
Thanks
Richard
Sweden
I was parked next to someone at the Nashville TN Bowtie show earlier this
month
who had an 55 Chevy wagon that he felt sure came from the factory with a
"56
style" 265 CI V8 in that it had the oil filter cast into the block. He
hadn't
owned the car all the time but had been told it was the original engine.
The
numbers on the rest of the car indicated it was made late in 55. He
couldn't
prove it though so he was classified by counting the engine as a change.
---------------------
To: "Bob Ford (E-mail)", bob_ford
From: Randy Hartsock, INTERNET:randy.hartsock@Sorrento.com
Hi Bob:
Please reference the following. We are hosting CCI's Western Regional
Convention in beautiful San Diego this September. We would appreciate your
sharing this information on your list.
We would hope to see you Bob down here at this event, thanks for everything
you do!
I am pleased to announce that the Heartbeat Classic Chevys car club is
hosting the Classic Chevy International (CCI) Western Regional "Chevys in
Paradise" Convention and Car Show scheduled for September 4th-8th, 2002 in
San Diego, California. CCI (www.classicchevy.com) is recognized around the
world as the premier international Classic Chevy organization and their
annual conventions are very much anticipated and well attended. Note that
the Heartbeat Classic Chevys is a non-profit organization (Form 501-C
submitted) and our events have been a huge success and have generated
significant monies every year for the charities that we
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All proceeds from this Convention will be divided to benefit the Escondido
Humane Society and the San Diego Safe Kids Coalition. Founded in 1915 and
Incorporated in 1937, the Escondido Humane Society ( www.escondido
<http://www.escondido%20humanesociety.org/> humanesociety.org) is a
non-profit, multifaceted service agency promoting responsible pet
ownership.
They are especially in need of support given their tragic fire last year.
San Diego Safe Kids Coalition ( www.sandiegosafekids.com
<http://www.sandiegosafekids.com/> ) is a non-profit community
collaborative
founded in 1987 and dedicated to the prevention of injury to children.
We with the Heartbeat Classic Chevys (www.heartbeatclassicchevys.com) would
like to thank you in advance for your support of "Chevys in Paradise".
Sincerely,
Heartbeat Classic Chevys
Randy Hartsock
President
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CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com, INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com
Greetings from Nashville, TN, Marc, Ken and Bob,
Thanks for all of your kind words in Bob's Chevy List. I just read them
this
morning. Yes, it was 'fun, fun, fun' doing the interview, which took over
two
hours, but ended up with a 'net' of about 4 minutes of what they call 'face
time.' :) They also used some of my personal photographs, publicity stills
and posters from one early concerts.
They could actually do three or four 'two hour specials' and still not have
enough time to cover The Beach Boys 40+ years of giving us great music and
memories. I saw Mike Love and Bruce Johnston in Ashland, KY, last Friday,
July 5, and they still sound pretty good for a couple of 'old farts.' :)
Estimates are that there were 35,000 to 40,000 cheering folks--off ALL
ages--in the audience.
The current backup band contains at least three members who were most
likely
not even born when the 'boys' were writing and recording their greatest
music!! However, the drummer, a super guy--Mike Kawalski--has been with the
group on and off for thirty years. He even played drums when Denny was
still
alive.
It's a shame that only Alan Jardine, who is not currently touring with Mike
and Bruce, was the only one who did an updated interview for the "E!"
special. Most of the other interviews were file footage or from other shows
that have been done on the band.
The great 'black and white' concert footage--what has been refereed to as
'The Lost Concert"--has been shown a number of times in its entirety on
AMC.
Catch it sometime if you get a chance. As the camera pans the audience you
will catch me three or four times, sitting next to Brian's future bride,
Marilyn Rovell Wilson. She's still a beauty!
Also, you may wish to get a copy of the 1999 A&E Network's two hour
"Biography" on Beach Boy Brian Wilson. I filmed a number of segments for
that
special, also.
After the Ashland, KY concert I went with Mike and Bruce to the small
airport
and waiting for the band, was a new $20 million private jet, recently
purchased by Mike and Jackie Love and seven other partners. Yes, they even
have 'timeshares' for private jets!!
As I boarded the luxurious jet, complete with a 'hostess' pouring wine as
the
band unwound, I was reminded of my first concert with The Beach Boys--May
24,
1963--at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. I was nineteen years old, a
college freshman, working as a $1.50 an hour part-time radio announcer and
supplementing this meager income by promoting teen shows, grad parties, and
dances. I picked the band up at the airport, piled ALL of their gear into
the
back of my folk's 1954 Chevy wagon, along with a couple members of the
group,
and headed to the auditorium.
I could put on a concert in those early years for $1,000 to $1,500,
including
hall rental, ticket and poster printing, sound tech, stagehand, ticket
takers
and sellers, radio advertising, and the fee to the band!! The Beach Boys
were
playing for $350 a night in the LA area during that period, but being 450
miles north, they cost me $750, which included six roundtrip airline
tickets!
The auditorium was $150, plus 5% of the gross on anything over $1,500. The
auditorium manager 'requested' that I hire two off-duty policemen! There
was
very little need, the kids behaved great back then.
That night--as we all sat around a table at the Mansion Inn, eating
hamburgers, drinking sodas and milkshakes, and talking about the great
performance they'd just put on--the 'boys' all wanted to know how much
money
they'd made for the evening. Murry, the 'beach dad', who was the father of
Dennis, Carl and Brian, and the uncle of Mike Love, was jotting down their
expenses, which included a commission to the WIlliam Morris Agency, the six
roundtrip tickets, a couple of hotel rooms, one rental car, and a meal or
two. He announced that the boys had made $52 each--that's right, fifty-two
bucks!! The promoters and I made a bit over $4,000!!! I went to work for
them
that night!!
"And now," as Paul Harvey would say, "you know the 'rest' of the story!"
Have a great day in the 'warm California sun!'
Regards,
Fred Vail
Nashville, TN
Editor's note. I have that TV show on tape if anyone would like a copy of
it, just let me know.
BOB
--------------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Lenny Schaeffer", INTERNET:D56chevy@attbi.com
Just wanted to tell everyone on the list about our upcoming event-------
3rd ANNUAL CRUZ IN
(in memory of Don Wilcox)
SATURDAY JULY 27th
starts at 3pm
HILLTOP STEAK HOUSE RT 1 SOUTH
SAUGUS MA
$5 registration per vehicles- which will be donated to Rosie's Place
Canned good or personal care item donation suggested for are who attend
Spectators FREE
Over 300 cars and trucks expected
dash plaques, goodybags, giveaways , fun trophies, DJ music and great
hilltop food!
*Come see the Pontiac GTO from the upcoming movie XXX starring VIN DIESEL *
Call me to get form faxed to you or check our club website to download a
copy:
BEARING BURNERS WEBSITE:
http://clubs.hemmings.com/bearingburners
Lenny Schaeffer
President
Bearing Burners Car Club
Burlington MA
781-365-1322
http://home.attbi.com/~d56chevy
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Leonardjohn@firestoneindustrial.com,
INTERNET:Leonardjohn@firestoneindustrial.com
In the old days at INDY, there were traditionally 50 official pace
cars for the race. These are all numbered accordingly and assigned to GM
executives and race officials for publicity duties. After the race they
would be allotted to certain dealerships, then sold to the public. Pace
car numbers 1,2 and 3 were actually used on the track and were race
prepped. The race-prepped cars were considered a liability and were not
sold to the GP. Unbelievably stiff suspension, tweaked engines, seat
belts, cameras, strobes and roll bars and later on. The Chuck Yeager
driven '86 Vette was the first pace car with a production, unaltered
engine.
The early 80's Buick Riviera turbo pace car #1 had 473 horsepower.
Gee, those pace car knock-offs that year wouldn't pull the hat off your
head. I rode in the '82 Camaro #3 and wanted OUT because it rode so rough.
These first three '82's had 350 cross-fire injection engines as opposed to
all the rest of them available only with 305's. Uhg. By that time you
could order the pace car package at the dealerships. I don't think they
were production limited by then because there were so many 78 Corvettes, 82
Z28's and 86 Vettes running around.
My uncle, Gene Thomas, worked out of the Chevrolet regional zone
office when it was in Indianapolis, it closed in the late 80's and he
worked through the Cincinnati office thereafter. At that time he was a
tech inspector for the official pace cars among other things. He was pals
with A.J. Foyt and it was great as a kid to meet some of the drivers and
ride in the Chevy pace cars.
BACK TO 1955. The #1 car was red and white, Duntov cam, 2-4 barrels.
Some of the original promo pace cars were black and white. There are
obviously some replicas out there but they usually have modern-day vinyl
graphic decals whereas the originals are painted. BUT, the alleged #1 was
in the Indy 500 museum circa 1982 and it had about a 4" circle cut into the
trunklid just right of the license plate for a camera. No spare tire and
the trunk mat was gone. I wish I could find someone who was actually
THERE. With the passing of time, circumstances and folklore alter what we
find. Cheers, John.
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Terry Houchins, INTERNET:terry75115@yahoo.com
I have for sale a hard to find special '57 Chevy
generator.
This generator tag is #1102041.
This is the correct generator for your car if it has
Power Steering, dual 4bbl or fuel injection.
Price is $100.
http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/terrybobbie
--------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Stephen Burris", INTERNET:stephenburris@hotmail.com
I'm restoring a 56 Nomad, but need info on mechanics of liftgate, tailgate,
and other unique assembly of the Nomad. Factory books help but are in no
address these issues. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
----------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Timothy Ackley", INTERNET:tackley@cfl.rr.com
Hi Bob,
This message is in response to Dwight Holien's question about where to
obtain a speedometer cable for his 55 Chevy in which he has installed a TH
400 transmission. I have a 2 Dr. Hdtp. 55 Bel Air with a TCI "Street
Fighter" TH 400 installed. My speedometer cable came from Classic Chevy
International. Their part number for the correct cable for this
application
is 19-02. CCI's price for this item is $27.50 for non-members and $24.95
for members. Dwight, if you are simply replacing a Powerglide with the
TH
400, the original speedometer cable will work. Finally, as regards your
leak problem. No, the transmission should not leak fluid without the cable
installed. It sound like you have a faulty seal. Hope this helps.
Tim Ackley
55 Bel Air custom
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rocket202029@aol.com, INTERNET:Rocket202029@aol.com
Bob, I am looking for the 3 chrome headliner strips that go in the 55 Chev
2dr hdtp. No bad pits, I would like good ones if possible. Is anyone
reproducing them?? thanks, Rick May My email is; rocket202029@aol.com
-----------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:TRILOVER@aol.com, INTERNET:TRILOVER@aol.com
BOB
My friend who heard you speak about retirement said you had to have gone to
Warton or a school like that to know so much about finance. Did you?
Jean
Editor's note. I could not get in to Warton if I paid them to let me in.
In fact, they probably would not even let me in the state. The only reason
I got in to any college is somebody must have used the wrong stamp of
approved instead of rejected. Now I get letters from my college telling
me how great a student I was. For a $1000 contribution, they will name
something at the college for me. You think if I sent them one dollar, they
will name a door knob for me?
BOB
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BOB FORD
18091 MARK CIRCLE
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VOICE 714-637-8877
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Editor of the 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST and TURBOGLIDE REGISTRY
I plan to live forever, so far so good
Sent: July14¤é2002¦~Sunday 1:45 PM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
JULY 14, 2002
IF THIS E-MAIL HAS AN ATTACHMENT, IMMEDIATELY DELETE THIS E-MAIL.
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
__________________________________________________ ____________________
From: Editor
You will note that some of the recent lists including this one have had
some political statements. In the interest of fairness, I will be happy to
include other views in the list.
BOB
-------------------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: tony, INTERNET:tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
hi bob, once again, thanks so very much for the list, without it there
would be nothing. anyway, looking for some info from all you tri
fivers out there, the chrome on my 55 is pitting, as u know it will do,
i want to replace it but i dont want to put pot metal back on hence it
will pit again, and the money is to much to just basically throw it
away. looking for a company who sells hoodbirds, headlight bezels, ect
that are not pot metal, if alas there are none, any suggestions on how
to keep the knew pieces looking new? waxes? polishes?
also one more thing, i want to oil the flippers on my hardtop doors,
where do i put the oil, how much, and what type of oil here? any help
please email me at tonydoggydog@yahoo.com
thanks in advance
tony darcangelo
55 belair hardtop
---------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: David Meyer, INTERNET:d.meyer@ntlworld.com
Hi Bob, enjoy your newsletter. Am still looking for
1955 Chevrolet Handyman wagon. I want a good running, driving, solid
two door wagon with no rust/up-dated drivetrain. Nothing fancy. Close to
Dallas TX. Please send pictures/details. Thanks David Meyer.
------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:RMstudio@aol.com, INTERNET:RMstudio@aol.com
Hey Bob, Just out of curiosity how many members are on this list? Thanks
for
your time- BB 56's forever!-Randy McCoy.
Editor's note. 4000+
BOB
-------------
To: [unknown], bob_ford
From: INTERNET:CALEBS22@aol.com, INTERNET:CALEBS22@aol.com
<A
HREF="http://www.greatoldcars.com/Classic%20Car%20Classifieds.htm">Click
here: Classifieds MIDWEST</A>
------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Willie, INTERNET:gabby1955@yahoo.com
I am building a hot rod out of a 55 Chevy hard top. I
have the wheel wells tubed all ready. I want to put a
straight axil in it. Can anyone give me any ideas what
would fit without to much trouble and how too hook up
the steering?
Also I am looking for a Air Cleaner for a 265 Cu.In.
for a 4 barrel carb.
gabby1955
--------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Fuely327@aol.com, INTERNET:Fuely327@aol.com
Bob, I want to share a story I heard this weekend while attending my wifes
high school reunion. My wife is an MK (missionary kid) and was raised in
Brazil. A number of MKs of various ages who had attended the Amazon Valley
Academy in Belem, Brazil got together this past weekend in Marietta, Ga.
A
number of slides were shown of various things but one caught my eye. It
was
a slide showing at least 25 - 30 '55, '56, and '57 Chevys parked inside a
fenced area. I waited until the presentation was over and asked the guy to
tell me the story behind the slide. He said that he took the picture
sometime in 1958 or 1959. The cars were all confiscated by the Brazilian
government because they had been smuggled into the country to avoid the
payment of import taxes. It seems there was a pipline of sorts through
French Guyana for not only American made automobiles and parts but almost
anything else including fig newtons (which he bought and enjoyed).
The conversation continued for a few minutes more and I asked him what
the government did with the cars. That, he said, was the sad part. All of
these cars were loaded onto barges and taken out into the deepest part of
the
Amazon river and dumped!!!! What a waste!
Grady Poole
Colbert, Ga 30628
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Kenneth L Ogle", INTERNET:kenneth.ogle@gte.net
Bob,
I just celebrated the most famous birthday, my 57th. So how do I
celebrate, by taking a cruise in my Matador Red 57 Nomad, of course.
On 'Living for ever' theory, we can 'plan' to live forever, but we better
'live' like we will die tomorrow. The GOOD BOOK says, "It's appointed unto
man once to die and after that the judgement". Even GOD's own Son, JESUS,
only lived 33 years on this earth. I do not know if there will tri-5s in
Heaven, but oh what a place to spend eternity.
My prayer is 'may God richly bless these Tri-5 club members'. One Nation,
under GOD!
Thanks for this great site and as always, 'GOD is Love, and even more,
Ken
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To: "Bob Ford", BOB_FORD
From: "Charlie", INTERNET:chas108@3rdm.net
Bob I hope you don't find this too political or controversial. But
I had to respond to Jerry Mull's email about California AB 1493.
Dear Californians,
The California legislature has passed a bill that allows the
state of California to tax you for driving! I'm not kidding. The
new bill would do everything from raising taxes on gas to
taxing you for the miles you drive.
The only one who can stop this bill now is Gray Davis. He
needs to hear from you and know that you want him to veto this
bill.
Check it out.
For America,
Bruce Eberle
P.S. Don't you think it's about time for a change of
governors in California? I don't know how you stand
this guy. If I lived in California I'd be working
hard for Bill Simon.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Greg Pharr, INTERNET:gpharr@freedom2000net.com
I have a friend building a 57 Chevy to drive. he wants to put Air and
Disc brakes on it. What is the best setup to go with now. I used to keep
up with all this kind of stuff, but I have been out of the loop for a
few years. I know there are some packages out there, but what is the
best way to go money wise and efficiency wise.
Thanks,
Greg Pharr
Belmont, MS. 38827
gpharr@freedom2000net.com
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "David Turner", INTERNET:jdturner@sowega.net
I am looking for a drivable chevy station wagon in the southeast.
Please email photos and info w/price.
Ready to buy.
Want to pull my vintage Airstream with it.
Thanks
David Turner
Airstreams For Sale: http://photos.yahoo.com/vintageairstreams
David Turner
1105 Hancock Drive
Americus, GA 31709
Home Ph. 229-924-8488
Office Ph. 229-937-2567
Office Fx. 229-937-5691
Airstream Web site:
http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor/library/airstream/airstream.htm
Pedal Tractor Web site: http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor.htm
Email: jdturner@sowega.net
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Herb Spies, INTERNET:spies@nwflorida.net
In answer to:
Does anyone on this list know whether there were any 1955 Chevrolets
manufactured with 265cui motors that had the oil filter underneath like the
1956 model (instead of on top of the engine)?
Thanks
Richard
Sweden
I was parked next to someone at the Nashville TN Bowtie show earlier this
month
who had an 55 Chevy wagon that he felt sure came from the factory with a
"56
style" 265 CI V8 in that it had the oil filter cast into the block. He
hadn't
owned the car all the time but had been told it was the original engine.
The
numbers on the rest of the car indicated it was made late in 55. He
couldn't
prove it though so he was classified by counting the engine as a change.
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To: "Bob Ford (E-mail)", bob_ford
From: Randy Hartsock, INTERNET:randy.hartsock@Sorrento.com
Hi Bob:
Please reference the following. We are hosting CCI's Western Regional
Convention in beautiful San Diego this September. We would appreciate your
sharing this information on your list.
We would hope to see you Bob down here at this event, thanks for everything
you do!
I am pleased to announce that the Heartbeat Classic Chevys car club is
hosting the Classic Chevy International (CCI) Western Regional "Chevys in
Paradise" Convention and Car Show scheduled for September 4th-8th, 2002 in
San Diego, California. CCI (www.classicchevy.com) is recognized around the
world as the premier international Classic Chevy organization and their
annual conventions are very much anticipated and well attended. Note that
the Heartbeat Classic Chevys is a non-profit organization (Form 501-C
submitted) and our events have been a huge success and have generated
significant monies every year for the charities that we
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All proceeds from this Convention will be divided to benefit the Escondido
Humane Society and the San Diego Safe Kids Coalition. Founded in 1915 and
Incorporated in 1937, the Escondido Humane Society ( www.escondido
<http://www.escondido%20humanesociety.org/> humanesociety.org) is a
non-profit, multifaceted service agency promoting responsible pet
ownership.
They are especially in need of support given their tragic fire last year.
San Diego Safe Kids Coalition ( www.sandiegosafekids.com
<http://www.sandiegosafekids.com/> ) is a non-profit community
collaborative
founded in 1987 and dedicated to the prevention of injury to children.
We with the Heartbeat Classic Chevys (www.heartbeatclassicchevys.com) would
like to thank you in advance for your support of "Chevys in Paradise".
Sincerely,
Heartbeat Classic Chevys
Randy Hartsock
President
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CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com, INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com
Greetings from Nashville, TN, Marc, Ken and Bob,
Thanks for all of your kind words in Bob's Chevy List. I just read them
this
morning. Yes, it was 'fun, fun, fun' doing the interview, which took over
two
hours, but ended up with a 'net' of about 4 minutes of what they call 'face
time.' :) They also used some of my personal photographs, publicity stills
and posters from one early concerts.
They could actually do three or four 'two hour specials' and still not have
enough time to cover The Beach Boys 40+ years of giving us great music and
memories. I saw Mike Love and Bruce Johnston in Ashland, KY, last Friday,
July 5, and they still sound pretty good for a couple of 'old farts.' :)
Estimates are that there were 35,000 to 40,000 cheering folks--off ALL
ages--in the audience.
The current backup band contains at least three members who were most
likely
not even born when the 'boys' were writing and recording their greatest
music!! However, the drummer, a super guy--Mike Kawalski--has been with the
group on and off for thirty years. He even played drums when Denny was
still
alive.
It's a shame that only Alan Jardine, who is not currently touring with Mike
and Bruce, was the only one who did an updated interview for the "E!"
special. Most of the other interviews were file footage or from other shows
that have been done on the band.
The great 'black and white' concert footage--what has been refereed to as
'The Lost Concert"--has been shown a number of times in its entirety on
AMC.
Catch it sometime if you get a chance. As the camera pans the audience you
will catch me three or four times, sitting next to Brian's future bride,
Marilyn Rovell Wilson. She's still a beauty!
Also, you may wish to get a copy of the 1999 A&E Network's two hour
"Biography" on Beach Boy Brian Wilson. I filmed a number of segments for
that
special, also.
After the Ashland, KY concert I went with Mike and Bruce to the small
airport
and waiting for the band, was a new $20 million private jet, recently
purchased by Mike and Jackie Love and seven other partners. Yes, they even
have 'timeshares' for private jets!!
As I boarded the luxurious jet, complete with a 'hostess' pouring wine as
the
band unwound, I was reminded of my first concert with The Beach Boys--May
24,
1963--at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. I was nineteen years old, a
college freshman, working as a $1.50 an hour part-time radio announcer and
supplementing this meager income by promoting teen shows, grad parties, and
dances. I picked the band up at the airport, piled ALL of their gear into
the
back of my folk's 1954 Chevy wagon, along with a couple members of the
group,
and headed to the auditorium.
I could put on a concert in those early years for $1,000 to $1,500,
including
hall rental, ticket and poster printing, sound tech, stagehand, ticket
takers
and sellers, radio advertising, and the fee to the band!! The Beach Boys
were
playing for $350 a night in the LA area during that period, but being 450
miles north, they cost me $750, which included six roundtrip airline
tickets!
The auditorium was $150, plus 5% of the gross on anything over $1,500. The
auditorium manager 'requested' that I hire two off-duty policemen! There
was
very little need, the kids behaved great back then.
That night--as we all sat around a table at the Mansion Inn, eating
hamburgers, drinking sodas and milkshakes, and talking about the great
performance they'd just put on--the 'boys' all wanted to know how much
money
they'd made for the evening. Murry, the 'beach dad', who was the father of
Dennis, Carl and Brian, and the uncle of Mike Love, was jotting down their
expenses, which included a commission to the WIlliam Morris Agency, the six
roundtrip tickets, a couple of hotel rooms, one rental car, and a meal or
two. He announced that the boys had made $52 each--that's right, fifty-two
bucks!! The promoters and I made a bit over $4,000!!! I went to work for
them
that night!!
"And now," as Paul Harvey would say, "you know the 'rest' of the story!"
Have a great day in the 'warm California sun!'
Regards,
Fred Vail
Nashville, TN
Editor's note. I have that TV show on tape if anyone would like a copy of
it, just let me know.
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Lenny Schaeffer", INTERNET:D56chevy@attbi.com
Just wanted to tell everyone on the list about our upcoming event-------
3rd ANNUAL CRUZ IN
(in memory of Don Wilcox)
SATURDAY JULY 27th
starts at 3pm
HILLTOP STEAK HOUSE RT 1 SOUTH
SAUGUS MA
$5 registration per vehicles- which will be donated to Rosie's Place
Canned good or personal care item donation suggested for are who attend
Spectators FREE
Over 300 cars and trucks expected
dash plaques, goodybags, giveaways , fun trophies, DJ music and great
hilltop food!
*Come see the Pontiac GTO from the upcoming movie XXX starring VIN DIESEL *
Call me to get form faxed to you or check our club website to download a
copy:
BEARING BURNERS WEBSITE:
http://clubs.hemmings.com/bearingburners
Lenny Schaeffer
President
Bearing Burners Car Club
Burlington MA
781-365-1322
http://home.attbi.com/~d56chevy
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Leonardjohn@firestoneindustrial.com,
INTERNET:Leonardjohn@firestoneindustrial.com
In the old days at INDY, there were traditionally 50 official pace
cars for the race. These are all numbered accordingly and assigned to GM
executives and race officials for publicity duties. After the race they
would be allotted to certain dealerships, then sold to the public. Pace
car numbers 1,2 and 3 were actually used on the track and were race
prepped. The race-prepped cars were considered a liability and were not
sold to the GP. Unbelievably stiff suspension, tweaked engines, seat
belts, cameras, strobes and roll bars and later on. The Chuck Yeager
driven '86 Vette was the first pace car with a production, unaltered
engine.
The early 80's Buick Riviera turbo pace car #1 had 473 horsepower.
Gee, those pace car knock-offs that year wouldn't pull the hat off your
head. I rode in the '82 Camaro #3 and wanted OUT because it rode so rough.
These first three '82's had 350 cross-fire injection engines as opposed to
all the rest of them available only with 305's. Uhg. By that time you
could order the pace car package at the dealerships. I don't think they
were production limited by then because there were so many 78 Corvettes, 82
Z28's and 86 Vettes running around.
My uncle, Gene Thomas, worked out of the Chevrolet regional zone
office when it was in Indianapolis, it closed in the late 80's and he
worked through the Cincinnati office thereafter. At that time he was a
tech inspector for the official pace cars among other things. He was pals
with A.J. Foyt and it was great as a kid to meet some of the drivers and
ride in the Chevy pace cars.
BACK TO 1955. The #1 car was red and white, Duntov cam, 2-4 barrels.
Some of the original promo pace cars were black and white. There are
obviously some replicas out there but they usually have modern-day vinyl
graphic decals whereas the originals are painted. BUT, the alleged #1 was
in the Indy 500 museum circa 1982 and it had about a 4" circle cut into the
trunklid just right of the license plate for a camera. No spare tire and
the trunk mat was gone. I wish I could find someone who was actually
THERE. With the passing of time, circumstances and folklore alter what we
find. Cheers, John.
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Terry Houchins, INTERNET:terry75115@yahoo.com
I have for sale a hard to find special '57 Chevy
generator.
This generator tag is #1102041.
This is the correct generator for your car if it has
Power Steering, dual 4bbl or fuel injection.
Price is $100.
http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/terrybobbie
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Stephen Burris", INTERNET:stephenburris@hotmail.com
I'm restoring a 56 Nomad, but need info on mechanics of liftgate, tailgate,
and other unique assembly of the Nomad. Factory books help but are in no
address these issues. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Timothy Ackley", INTERNET:tackley@cfl.rr.com
Hi Bob,
This message is in response to Dwight Holien's question about where to
obtain a speedometer cable for his 55 Chevy in which he has installed a TH
400 transmission. I have a 2 Dr. Hdtp. 55 Bel Air with a TCI "Street
Fighter" TH 400 installed. My speedometer cable came from Classic Chevy
International. Their part number for the correct cable for this
application
is 19-02. CCI's price for this item is $27.50 for non-members and $24.95
for members. Dwight, if you are simply replacing a Powerglide with the
TH
400, the original speedometer cable will work. Finally, as regards your
leak problem. No, the transmission should not leak fluid without the cable
installed. It sound like you have a faulty seal. Hope this helps.
Tim Ackley
55 Bel Air custom
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rocket202029@aol.com, INTERNET:Rocket202029@aol.com
Bob, I am looking for the 3 chrome headliner strips that go in the 55 Chev
2dr hdtp. No bad pits, I would like good ones if possible. Is anyone
reproducing them?? thanks, Rick May My email is; rocket202029@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:TRILOVER@aol.com, INTERNET:TRILOVER@aol.com
BOB
My friend who heard you speak about retirement said you had to have gone to
Warton or a school like that to know so much about finance. Did you?
Jean
Editor's note. I could not get in to Warton if I paid them to let me in.
In fact, they probably would not even let me in the state. The only reason
I got in to any college is somebody must have used the wrong stamp of
approved instead of rejected. Now I get letters from my college telling
me how great a student I was. For a $1000 contribution, they will name
something at the college for me. You think if I sent them one dollar, they
will name a door knob for me?
BOB
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