TriChrome
03-07-2018, 01:21 AM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: August31¤é2002¦~Saturday 8:42 AM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
AUG 30, 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
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To: "BOB_FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Denny Cary Sr", INTERNET:55chevy57@msn.com
I am looking for the belair chrome for a 55 that goes below and over the
windows has anybody got any for sale? if so e mail me at 55chevy57@msn.com
thanks
DENNY
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:RMstudio@aol.com, INTERNET:RMstudio@aol.com
Re: Beach Boys/ 50 year theory of todays music; I really think that in 50
years todays music will be listened to by the people coming of age with the
music. Ever see a bunch of people of all generations hanging out at a car
show listening to Mozart? I used to hate new cars too until I bought a new
Denali and went for a ride in a new ZO-6 Corvette, "open your mind and your
ass will follow"-George Clinton. Personally, I prefer the sound of a blown
big block when driving a car, but to each his own. Two Lane Blacktop is
still
the best movie ever made, Brian Wilson and James Taylor rule!-Randy,
Seattle.
56's forever!
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com, INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com
In reference to Linseed's questions:
I would guess that Hudson sold the least number of cars in 1955 since they
then became at part of American Motors and lost their distinct "Step Down "
design and just became an Ambassador clone.
GM definitely got in trouble putting Chevrolet 350 V8s in Oldsmobile 88
vehicles. I think it was for the 1977 MY that the event occurred. Die hard
Olds folks wanted Olds Rocket 88 engines in there vehicles, and rightly so!
People did sue GM over the swap. I believe GM did give cash rebates to the
dissatisfied customers.
Gary Krier
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Roy Johnson, INTERNET:rfjjqj@bellsouth.net
Can you tell me how to find out the original purchasers of 1950s era
Chevys? Someone told me that the local dealer could tell me, but the
local dealer (Columbia, TN) says he can't go back that far. I'm trying
to identify original owners and the dealers who sold them the cars.
I've run into a couple of Chevys in typical field stored condition.
Knowing original owners will settle a debate. I can get the identifying
numbers off the cars.
Thanks for any help you might be able to give,
Roy Johnson
Columbia, TN
Editor's note. I hope someone has the answer to your question. This is a
common request but I have read that there is a federal law that prevents
DMVs from giving out that information. I know in California, it is very
hard to find previous owners. I think here, you have to pay a fee to the
DMV for each year you want then to search their records and then they will
contact the person and ask them if they want to talk to you.
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "56madmook", INTERNET:michaelbakotich@attbi.com
Nomad parts 55-57 for sale. rear gates, all garnish trim, latches, misc.
trim. email with needs
michaelbakotich@attbi.com
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Sanford Pierce", INTERNET:mr55chev@earthlink.net
After thinking about it for awhile, Kaiser actually built a few 1955
models...I bet it was the lowest in 1955 sales. They had merged with
Willys, who actually sold pretty good in those years due to being about the
only game in town with four wheel drive.
Editor's note. This answer agrees with my reference book.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com, INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com
>
> Bob
> We had a discussion at our last club meeting about what American car
> company sold the least amount of cars in 1955. I told them that I bet
the
> people on your list would know the answer. Anyone know the answer?
> Here is another questions that I would like the answer for. In the 60s
or
> 70s GM got in trouble for putting what motor in their Olds
> cars?
Wasn't that a Chevrolet motor?
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
Bob, it is hard to believe that it was nearly 25 years ago when GM had a
problem when the public found out that the 78 Olds 350 V8 was made by
Chevrolet. It was no problem that earlier the 460 Ford truck engine was
in a Lincoln, or that the 383 thru 440 Plymouth V8's were in Chryslers
from the 60"s on...Also, it is funny that in the late 80"s the 307 Olds
V8 was found in Chevrolet Station Wagons, or that in the early 90's the
350 Cadillac V8 was made by guess what Chevrolet Motor Division. Or, the
original Cad Seville V8 in 1975 was a 350 Olds.
As far as the lowest production 1955 auto, I would guess that it was
Packard, or possibly Hudson (both had merged with other manufacturers
earlier).
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Andrew Young, INTERNET:mentor288@aol.com
Bob
The note about the Olds with the Chevy motor was in my opinion, the start
of the end of the road for Olds.
There was a great article in the Los Angeles Times this week by Jeff Yip
about how ALL car companies are trying to fool the public by putting out
cars with different names that are basically the same car.
GM thought that it could save a lot of money if they designed one car and
sell it as a BUICK , PONTIAC, and OLDS. This worked for a while but the
public caught on and stopped buying GM cars. Their market share took a big
hit.
If you look at any GM advertising now, you will not see a Chevy motor or a
Buick motor. It is always a GM motor.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:MJovich@aol.com, INTERNET:MJovich@aol.com
Hi Bob
I have a 1956 Chevy that was originally an automatic transmission and
converted to a 350 four speed. I had the original 265-V8 and powerglide
transmission rebuilt. I have been able to find all the linkage necessary to
put things back together. I cannot seem to be able to adjust the linkage
properly for passing gear(kickdown) to work. The transmission shifts
properly
so I know that's not the problem. Can anyone help?
Mil Jovich
Mjovich@aol.com
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To: "Bob Ford", BOB_FORD
From: "Charlie", INTERNET:chas108@3rdm.net
Hey Bob!
1) To respond to Joe Reed and Terry Pittaway...The first Caprice
came out in 1965. Those early Caprice 2-door hardtops had a
rather unique roofline...boxy, formal-looking c-pillars...from 1968
into the early 70's, they shared a roofline with the Impala Custom
Coupe...not to be confused with a regular ol' Impala hardtop.
Also, 1968 and '69 Caprices came with hideaway headlights.
2) GM got in trouble for putting Chevy engines in Oldsmobiles.
I believe this is what led GM to making a policy of putting different
division's engines in different division's cars. My '89 Caprice wagon
came off the line with an Olds 307. I've heard the Olds 307 was a
good engine but it was totally insufficient for a 4,200 pound
station wagon. I yanked it and swapped in an '87 Chevy 350 TPI
with a Turbo 700, for 2-3 extra MPG and more than enough power
to get out of its own way. It'll even chirp the tires...which is pretty
good for a 4,200 pound wagon with 2.93 gears! Can't wait to put it
in my '57 Handyman...but that dream will have to wait while I finish
my house...oh well.
BTW...my TPI and a '93 LT-1(which is sitting on my garage floor,
waiting to go into a '68 Chevy C-10 pick-up)...both came out of Pontiacs.
GM may call today's Chevy engines "corporate" engines...but to us
die-hard Chevy fans, they'll always be Chevy engines.
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
Bob: From a musicians standpoint a lot of music that was produced from
the time of the song "Rock Around the Clock" until the Beach Boys and the
Beatles was quite simple. Much of this music used either 3 or 4 chords in
progression.
When the Beach Boys and Beatles came along both the writing of music,
the actual performance with back up singing using multiple part harmanies
took rock and roll music to new heights.
It was much easier to play Bill Haleys Rock Around the Clock and Chuck
Berry's music that only used a few chords than say trying to reproduce the
Beatles, "Do You Want To Know a Secret"
or a Beach Boy tune.
Try to learn a nights worth of the Beatles or Beach Boy music in order
to play three or four sets of 45 minutes each and you have a big job in
front of you. You cannot reproduce this music on stage live and do a great
job unless you have very talented musicians. We had a great band in the
60's and 70's. The first band was broken up by the draft. The second band
was broken up when two of our singers quit to go to New York to record as
back up singers for many different groups.
Gary Howard
Editor's note. Anyone recall when they drew numbers to see where you were
in the priority for the draft?
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
In the 1970's Oldsmobile put some chevy engines in their cars, mainly
cutlass, I believe. One would believe that this was an upgrade.
Gary Howard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Don98021@wmconnect.com, INTERNET:Don98021@wmconnect.com
Hi Bob. I really enjoy the list. Today I have the want's. Im
trying
to find a good steering wheel for my 57 belair. Seems like the previous
owner liked the 61 style better. any way I'm trying to put it back as
close
to original as I can. I also need the horn ring an cap, along with the gear
shift lever for the automatic trans. I live in central Missouri so if any
one close to this area can help me out or knows of some one who can please
let me know.
Thanks
Don Mengwasser
Jefferson City Mo.
Editor's note. Don, you live very close to where I went to college in
Columbia in the late 50's.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rolasan@aol.com, INTERNET:Rolasan@aol.com
Some time ago a member talked about using a Dodge rack and pinion steering
unit in a Tri 5 car. I would like to know exactly which unit he used. It
sounds like what I might like to do. I hope that person will answer on this
subject to the list or to me directly. Bob, your list is a real treat for
me
every time I get an issue.
Thanks, Bob Sanford (rolasan@aol.com)
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:DOUGCOURT@aol.com, INTERNET:DOUGCOURT@aol.com
Bob, please pass this on to your members. I have a need to transport a 1959
Sprite from Seattle, WA to Valencia, CA (near Magic Mountain) can anybody
help me? I have a 1955 Nomad and have enjoyed this list for a long time.
Please email me at dougcourt@aol.com. Thanks, Doug
Editor's note. I have a good friend who used Passport Transport and he was
happy with the result. He told me that they are a little more expensive
than most but they take credit cards so you have some control if there is a
problem.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:TA96SSDCM@aol.com, INTERNET:TA96SSDCM@aol.com
Hello Bob and list.
I need some help. I am restoring a 55 2 Dr.Hdtp. I recently purchased a
factory air conditioning unit for it. The unit was almost complete. This is
where the help comes in, I need the two a/c outlets (55 only), a condenser
(small radiator), harmonic balancer pulley, compressor pulley (55
only),battery box(55/56). I have located a set of 55 outlets, but the owner
needs a pair of 56's before he will let them go. I do have a pair of 57
outlets.
Thanks
Toby Andrews
ta96ssdcm@aol.com
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To: "Bob Ford", BOB_FORD
From: "Wayne Branstetter", INTERNET:wbranstetter@sbcglobal.net
Bob;
Please post our upcoming car show in your news letter.....and keep up the
good work, the items you receive from the readers never cease to amaze
me...
Thanks;
Wayne Branstetter
Orange County Classic Chevys
OCCCC 2002 Show Announcement
The Orange County Classic Chevy Club is having its 14th Annual Fall Classic
Car Show on September 29th, 2002, at Central Park in La Palma, from 9A.M.
to 4 P.M. Proceeds to benefit Explorer Post #437, sponsored by the La Palma
Police Department. It is open to all makes and models of cars 1979 and
older. No mini trucks or alcohol allowed. Live Disc Jockey playing 50's and
60's music. Dash Plaques to all entries. A T-shirt with show artwork is
included with your pre-registration of $ 25.00 prior to September 17th. You
may purchase t-shirts at the show for $ 15.00 each. Entry on day of show is
$ 25.00, and does not include a T-shirt. Wall plaque trophies to top 3 in
23 separate classes, and desk-top standing trophies to Best Engine, Paint,
Interior, and Best of Show. All classes will be judged by our Club members.
Coffee & Donuts, Hot Dogs, Bar-B-Q Beef, Soft Drinks & bottled water
available. There will be a raffle and Police equipment on display all day.
Vendors welcome. For more information please call Wayne at (714) 970-1957.
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "MikeKy", INTERNET:mikeky01@insightbb.com
From: "Bobby D. Jefcoat", INTERNET:jefcoat@panola.com
I know it has probably been asked before, but I need to know if anyone has
a diagram on where to place the bolts for installing front seat belts on a
56 chevy 2 door post. Many thanks, Bobby
Bobby,
If you will send me an e-mail with your address, I will shoot you some
digital photos of the mounting area.
Mike
Louisville Ky mikeky01@insightbb.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Tim Knierim", INTERNET:tknierim@rr1.net
Bob, Thanks for all your efforts for the Tri-Five enthusiasts.
I am trying to locate a 37-47 Chevrolet or GMC suburban. I would like a
relatively clean, rustfree truck. I will consider trucks with either
tailgates or cargo doors. Any help locating such a vehicle would be
appreciated. A finder's fee for the right truck!
Thanks again Bob.
Tim Knierim
Tim Knierim
tknierim@rr1.net
217 932-4956
217 343-1972(cell)
ILLINOIS
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "danasparts", INTERNET:danasparts@cox.net
i really look forward to getting your news letter. great reading.
parts for sale
convertable top=needs header,and one tack strip replaced$350
57 2-door front seat= nice=$500
57 front clip=fndrs,hood,inners,splash pan,rad support,dime size rust holes
in bottom of fndrs=$650
55-56 2-door front seat=$475
57 one pc front bmpr=very nice core=$250
parting out the following cars= 56 ba 4-door sedan,57 210 4-door sedan
thanks for your time
dana
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:jefcoat@panola.com
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:NomadMan55@aol.com, INTERNET:NomadMan55@aol.com
Ref: seat belts
Bobby,
If you get the CCI magazine, it was in the Sept, 2000 issue. If you don't
have it, let me know and I will email a copy of the article to you.
- Warren
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:MIKEI16@aol.com
CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Dave Hecker", INTERNET:dhecker@presenter.com
Mike,
I have not experienced any similar noise with my '96 Blazer. Have you
by chance replaced the starter just prior to the noise starting? I had
an old Ford, that I replaced the starter on, and had more severe
clattering sounds when I would accelerate at all hard. I eventually
found that Ford had several slightly different pinion gears for the
starters with more or less of a bevel at the tip, and the re-builders
don't take this into account and just put on which ever pinion gear is
convenient. With less bevel, the pinion gear would tap on the flex
plate sometimes even when retracted. Under acceleration, the flex plate
would touch intermittently. The problem I had with that old Ford could
be solved by a different starter with a different pinion gear, or by
shims to space the starter out so the gear didn't extent in to the flex
plate when it was retracted.
Thanks,
Dave Hecker
Activities Chairman and Webmaster San Jose Classic Chevys
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:alamo@netins.net, INTERNET:alamo@netins.net
BOB, I'VE GONE TO THE SEMA SHOW FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS NOW. IT'S A BLAST
FOR CAR NUTS. KIND OF LIKE A SWAP MEET FOR NEW PRODUCTS. IT'S HUGE, YOU
WALK YOUR ASS OFF. NEVER HAVE MADE IT TO THE AAIW SHOW.
I SUGGEST PEOPLE PRE-REGISTER ONLINE FOR $10.00. IT'S $20.00 THROUGH THE
MAIL AND $50.00 AT THE DOOR.
AMOS.
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:linseed@juno.com
To: [unknown], INTERNET:Mike116@aol.com
To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com, INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com
Date: 8/26/2002, 10:38 AM
Relative to the "tinney noise" problems being experienced with a 4x4 Chevy
"S" truck with V6 automatic: I'd suggest first running the engine for a
short
time with the serpentine drive belt removed to eliminate the various
accessories (alternator, A/C compressor, idler pulley(s), etrc.) as the
possible noise source. If not eliminated by disconnecting the belt, my
suspicion would be the lock-up clutch in the torque convertor.
To check this, trace the wiring harness to where it connects with the
torque
convertor clutch. Then, effect a temporary connection so you can control
convertor clutch lock-up with a switch (instead of letting the computer
module do it as at present). See if the noise changes or is associated with
switch function.
This sounds suspiciously like a problem I'd run into before. I was told
that
the only fix is to replace the convertor. I didn't, but the same noise was
still there 50,000 miles later when I sold the truck.
With respect to the question on who sold the fewest cars in the US in the
'55
model year: if one wants to consider US makes only (excluding low-volume
European and other imports), I'll say the answer is Kaiser. The '55 Kaisers
were basically the same as the '54 models, and I believe sales were
considerably below 100 units.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: dave, INTERNET:ddickerson@austin.rr.com
hello,
according to someone on a restoration list, not yours, there's a
company "Schaefer" that manufactures reproduction sending unit
floats...do you have contact information for such?
thanks,
dave dickerson, austin, tx
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:All-Our-Friends-&-Family@usa.com
From: "Jerry & Janet Mull", INTERNET:jmull@sprintmail.com
PLEASE forward this email to everyone in your address book asking them to
also forward it.
Please join us on 9/11.....................we have just a few days more to
get the word out all across this great land we love and call the United
States of America. Let's see how powerful e-mail can be! On Wednesday,
September 11, 2002 everyone in the USA who will be driving a motor vehicle
is asked to drive with their headlights on during daylight hours. Though
no explanation is needed as to why we are commemorating September
11......................... we hope more importantly to pay respect to the
victims of that day, show our nation's solidarity and show support for our
men and women of the Armed Forces. You can help by sending this e-mail on
to others! Remember......................9/11 LIGHTS ON!!
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From: Editor
I am in the early stages of starting a real estate investment club here in
Orange County. This will be a club for people to learn about real estate
investing (the best investment type in my opinion). I plan this to be a
member learn from member club. If anyone is interesting in helping me
start this club or interesting in joining, please send me a private e-mail.
BOB
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I plan to live forever, so far so good
Sent: August31¤é2002¦~Saturday 8:42 AM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
AUG 30, 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
__________________________________________________ ____________________
To: "BOB_FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Denny Cary Sr", INTERNET:55chevy57@msn.com
I am looking for the belair chrome for a 55 that goes below and over the
windows has anybody got any for sale? if so e mail me at 55chevy57@msn.com
thanks
DENNY
---------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:RMstudio@aol.com, INTERNET:RMstudio@aol.com
Re: Beach Boys/ 50 year theory of todays music; I really think that in 50
years todays music will be listened to by the people coming of age with the
music. Ever see a bunch of people of all generations hanging out at a car
show listening to Mozart? I used to hate new cars too until I bought a new
Denali and went for a ride in a new ZO-6 Corvette, "open your mind and your
ass will follow"-George Clinton. Personally, I prefer the sound of a blown
big block when driving a car, but to each his own. Two Lane Blacktop is
still
the best movie ever made, Brian Wilson and James Taylor rule!-Randy,
Seattle.
56's forever!
------------------
To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com, INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com
In reference to Linseed's questions:
I would guess that Hudson sold the least number of cars in 1955 since they
then became at part of American Motors and lost their distinct "Step Down "
design and just became an Ambassador clone.
GM definitely got in trouble putting Chevrolet 350 V8s in Oldsmobile 88
vehicles. I think it was for the 1977 MY that the event occurred. Die hard
Olds folks wanted Olds Rocket 88 engines in there vehicles, and rightly so!
People did sue GM over the swap. I believe GM did give cash rebates to the
dissatisfied customers.
Gary Krier
---------------------------
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Roy Johnson, INTERNET:rfjjqj@bellsouth.net
Can you tell me how to find out the original purchasers of 1950s era
Chevys? Someone told me that the local dealer could tell me, but the
local dealer (Columbia, TN) says he can't go back that far. I'm trying
to identify original owners and the dealers who sold them the cars.
I've run into a couple of Chevys in typical field stored condition.
Knowing original owners will settle a debate. I can get the identifying
numbers off the cars.
Thanks for any help you might be able to give,
Roy Johnson
Columbia, TN
Editor's note. I hope someone has the answer to your question. This is a
common request but I have read that there is a federal law that prevents
DMVs from giving out that information. I know in California, it is very
hard to find previous owners. I think here, you have to pay a fee to the
DMV for each year you want then to search their records and then they will
contact the person and ask them if they want to talk to you.
BOB
----------------------------
To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "56madmook", INTERNET:michaelbakotich@attbi.com
Nomad parts 55-57 for sale. rear gates, all garnish trim, latches, misc.
trim. email with needs
michaelbakotich@attbi.com
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Sanford Pierce", INTERNET:mr55chev@earthlink.net
After thinking about it for awhile, Kaiser actually built a few 1955
models...I bet it was the lowest in 1955 sales. They had merged with
Willys, who actually sold pretty good in those years due to being about the
only game in town with four wheel drive.
Editor's note. This answer agrees with my reference book.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com, INTERNET:Klasicjon@aol.com
>
> Bob
> We had a discussion at our last club meeting about what American car
> company sold the least amount of cars in 1955. I told them that I bet
the
> people on your list would know the answer. Anyone know the answer?
> Here is another questions that I would like the answer for. In the 60s
or
> 70s GM got in trouble for putting what motor in their Olds
> cars?
Wasn't that a Chevrolet motor?
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Sanford "Sandy" Pierce, INTERNET:mr55chev@webtv.net
Bob, it is hard to believe that it was nearly 25 years ago when GM had a
problem when the public found out that the 78 Olds 350 V8 was made by
Chevrolet. It was no problem that earlier the 460 Ford truck engine was
in a Lincoln, or that the 383 thru 440 Plymouth V8's were in Chryslers
from the 60"s on...Also, it is funny that in the late 80"s the 307 Olds
V8 was found in Chevrolet Station Wagons, or that in the early 90's the
350 Cadillac V8 was made by guess what Chevrolet Motor Division. Or, the
original Cad Seville V8 in 1975 was a 350 Olds.
As far as the lowest production 1955 auto, I would guess that it was
Packard, or possibly Hudson (both had merged with other manufacturers
earlier).
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Andrew Young, INTERNET:mentor288@aol.com
Bob
The note about the Olds with the Chevy motor was in my opinion, the start
of the end of the road for Olds.
There was a great article in the Los Angeles Times this week by Jeff Yip
about how ALL car companies are trying to fool the public by putting out
cars with different names that are basically the same car.
GM thought that it could save a lot of money if they designed one car and
sell it as a BUICK , PONTIAC, and OLDS. This worked for a while but the
public caught on and stopped buying GM cars. Their market share took a big
hit.
If you look at any GM advertising now, you will not see a Chevy motor or a
Buick motor. It is always a GM motor.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:MJovich@aol.com, INTERNET:MJovich@aol.com
Hi Bob
I have a 1956 Chevy that was originally an automatic transmission and
converted to a 350 four speed. I had the original 265-V8 and powerglide
transmission rebuilt. I have been able to find all the linkage necessary to
put things back together. I cannot seem to be able to adjust the linkage
properly for passing gear(kickdown) to work. The transmission shifts
properly
so I know that's not the problem. Can anyone help?
Mil Jovich
Mjovich@aol.com
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To: "Bob Ford", BOB_FORD
From: "Charlie", INTERNET:chas108@3rdm.net
Hey Bob!
1) To respond to Joe Reed and Terry Pittaway...The first Caprice
came out in 1965. Those early Caprice 2-door hardtops had a
rather unique roofline...boxy, formal-looking c-pillars...from 1968
into the early 70's, they shared a roofline with the Impala Custom
Coupe...not to be confused with a regular ol' Impala hardtop.
Also, 1968 and '69 Caprices came with hideaway headlights.
2) GM got in trouble for putting Chevy engines in Oldsmobiles.
I believe this is what led GM to making a policy of putting different
division's engines in different division's cars. My '89 Caprice wagon
came off the line with an Olds 307. I've heard the Olds 307 was a
good engine but it was totally insufficient for a 4,200 pound
station wagon. I yanked it and swapped in an '87 Chevy 350 TPI
with a Turbo 700, for 2-3 extra MPG and more than enough power
to get out of its own way. It'll even chirp the tires...which is pretty
good for a 4,200 pound wagon with 2.93 gears! Can't wait to put it
in my '57 Handyman...but that dream will have to wait while I finish
my house...oh well.
BTW...my TPI and a '93 LT-1(which is sitting on my garage floor,
waiting to go into a '68 Chevy C-10 pick-up)...both came out of Pontiacs.
GM may call today's Chevy engines "corporate" engines...but to us
die-hard Chevy fans, they'll always be Chevy engines.
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
Bob: From a musicians standpoint a lot of music that was produced from
the time of the song "Rock Around the Clock" until the Beach Boys and the
Beatles was quite simple. Much of this music used either 3 or 4 chords in
progression.
When the Beach Boys and Beatles came along both the writing of music,
the actual performance with back up singing using multiple part harmanies
took rock and roll music to new heights.
It was much easier to play Bill Haleys Rock Around the Clock and Chuck
Berry's music that only used a few chords than say trying to reproduce the
Beatles, "Do You Want To Know a Secret"
or a Beach Boy tune.
Try to learn a nights worth of the Beatles or Beach Boy music in order
to play three or four sets of 45 minutes each and you have a big job in
front of you. You cannot reproduce this music on stage live and do a great
job unless you have very talented musicians. We had a great band in the
60's and 70's. The first band was broken up by the draft. The second band
was broken up when two of our singers quit to go to New York to record as
back up singers for many different groups.
Gary Howard
Editor's note. Anyone recall when they drew numbers to see where you were
in the priority for the draft?
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
In the 1970's Oldsmobile put some chevy engines in their cars, mainly
cutlass, I believe. One would believe that this was an upgrade.
Gary Howard
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Don98021@wmconnect.com, INTERNET:Don98021@wmconnect.com
Hi Bob. I really enjoy the list. Today I have the want's. Im
trying
to find a good steering wheel for my 57 belair. Seems like the previous
owner liked the 61 style better. any way I'm trying to put it back as
close
to original as I can. I also need the horn ring an cap, along with the gear
shift lever for the automatic trans. I live in central Missouri so if any
one close to this area can help me out or knows of some one who can please
let me know.
Thanks
Don Mengwasser
Jefferson City Mo.
Editor's note. Don, you live very close to where I went to college in
Columbia in the late 50's.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rolasan@aol.com, INTERNET:Rolasan@aol.com
Some time ago a member talked about using a Dodge rack and pinion steering
unit in a Tri 5 car. I would like to know exactly which unit he used. It
sounds like what I might like to do. I hope that person will answer on this
subject to the list or to me directly. Bob, your list is a real treat for
me
every time I get an issue.
Thanks, Bob Sanford (rolasan@aol.com)
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:DOUGCOURT@aol.com, INTERNET:DOUGCOURT@aol.com
Bob, please pass this on to your members. I have a need to transport a 1959
Sprite from Seattle, WA to Valencia, CA (near Magic Mountain) can anybody
help me? I have a 1955 Nomad and have enjoyed this list for a long time.
Please email me at dougcourt@aol.com. Thanks, Doug
Editor's note. I have a good friend who used Passport Transport and he was
happy with the result. He told me that they are a little more expensive
than most but they take credit cards so you have some control if there is a
problem.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:TA96SSDCM@aol.com, INTERNET:TA96SSDCM@aol.com
Hello Bob and list.
I need some help. I am restoring a 55 2 Dr.Hdtp. I recently purchased a
factory air conditioning unit for it. The unit was almost complete. This is
where the help comes in, I need the two a/c outlets (55 only), a condenser
(small radiator), harmonic balancer pulley, compressor pulley (55
only),battery box(55/56). I have located a set of 55 outlets, but the owner
needs a pair of 56's before he will let them go. I do have a pair of 57
outlets.
Thanks
Toby Andrews
ta96ssdcm@aol.com
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To: "Bob Ford", BOB_FORD
From: "Wayne Branstetter", INTERNET:wbranstetter@sbcglobal.net
Bob;
Please post our upcoming car show in your news letter.....and keep up the
good work, the items you receive from the readers never cease to amaze
me...
Thanks;
Wayne Branstetter
Orange County Classic Chevys
OCCCC 2002 Show Announcement
The Orange County Classic Chevy Club is having its 14th Annual Fall Classic
Car Show on September 29th, 2002, at Central Park in La Palma, from 9A.M.
to 4 P.M. Proceeds to benefit Explorer Post #437, sponsored by the La Palma
Police Department. It is open to all makes and models of cars 1979 and
older. No mini trucks or alcohol allowed. Live Disc Jockey playing 50's and
60's music. Dash Plaques to all entries. A T-shirt with show artwork is
included with your pre-registration of $ 25.00 prior to September 17th. You
may purchase t-shirts at the show for $ 15.00 each. Entry on day of show is
$ 25.00, and does not include a T-shirt. Wall plaque trophies to top 3 in
23 separate classes, and desk-top standing trophies to Best Engine, Paint,
Interior, and Best of Show. All classes will be judged by our Club members.
Coffee & Donuts, Hot Dogs, Bar-B-Q Beef, Soft Drinks & bottled water
available. There will be a raffle and Police equipment on display all day.
Vendors welcome. For more information please call Wayne at (714) 970-1957.
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "MikeKy", INTERNET:mikeky01@insightbb.com
From: "Bobby D. Jefcoat", INTERNET:jefcoat@panola.com
I know it has probably been asked before, but I need to know if anyone has
a diagram on where to place the bolts for installing front seat belts on a
56 chevy 2 door post. Many thanks, Bobby
Bobby,
If you will send me an e-mail with your address, I will shoot you some
digital photos of the mounting area.
Mike
Louisville Ky mikeky01@insightbb.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Tim Knierim", INTERNET:tknierim@rr1.net
Bob, Thanks for all your efforts for the Tri-Five enthusiasts.
I am trying to locate a 37-47 Chevrolet or GMC suburban. I would like a
relatively clean, rustfree truck. I will consider trucks with either
tailgates or cargo doors. Any help locating such a vehicle would be
appreciated. A finder's fee for the right truck!
Thanks again Bob.
Tim Knierim
Tim Knierim
tknierim@rr1.net
217 932-4956
217 343-1972(cell)
ILLINOIS
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "danasparts", INTERNET:danasparts@cox.net
i really look forward to getting your news letter. great reading.
parts for sale
convertable top=needs header,and one tack strip replaced$350
57 2-door front seat= nice=$500
57 front clip=fndrs,hood,inners,splash pan,rad support,dime size rust holes
in bottom of fndrs=$650
55-56 2-door front seat=$475
57 one pc front bmpr=very nice core=$250
parting out the following cars= 56 ba 4-door sedan,57 210 4-door sedan
thanks for your time
dana
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:jefcoat@panola.com
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:NomadMan55@aol.com, INTERNET:NomadMan55@aol.com
Ref: seat belts
Bobby,
If you get the CCI magazine, it was in the Sept, 2000 issue. If you don't
have it, let me know and I will email a copy of the article to you.
- Warren
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:MIKEI16@aol.com
CC: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Dave Hecker", INTERNET:dhecker@presenter.com
Mike,
I have not experienced any similar noise with my '96 Blazer. Have you
by chance replaced the starter just prior to the noise starting? I had
an old Ford, that I replaced the starter on, and had more severe
clattering sounds when I would accelerate at all hard. I eventually
found that Ford had several slightly different pinion gears for the
starters with more or less of a bevel at the tip, and the re-builders
don't take this into account and just put on which ever pinion gear is
convenient. With less bevel, the pinion gear would tap on the flex
plate sometimes even when retracted. Under acceleration, the flex plate
would touch intermittently. The problem I had with that old Ford could
be solved by a different starter with a different pinion gear, or by
shims to space the starter out so the gear didn't extent in to the flex
plate when it was retracted.
Thanks,
Dave Hecker
Activities Chairman and Webmaster San Jose Classic Chevys
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:alamo@netins.net, INTERNET:alamo@netins.net
BOB, I'VE GONE TO THE SEMA SHOW FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS NOW. IT'S A BLAST
FOR CAR NUTS. KIND OF LIKE A SWAP MEET FOR NEW PRODUCTS. IT'S HUGE, YOU
WALK YOUR ASS OFF. NEVER HAVE MADE IT TO THE AAIW SHOW.
I SUGGEST PEOPLE PRE-REGISTER ONLINE FOR $10.00. IT'S $20.00 THROUGH THE
MAIL AND $50.00 AT THE DOOR.
AMOS.
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:linseed@juno.com
To: [unknown], INTERNET:Mike116@aol.com
To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com, INTERNET:Nagel101044@aol.com
Date: 8/26/2002, 10:38 AM
Relative to the "tinney noise" problems being experienced with a 4x4 Chevy
"S" truck with V6 automatic: I'd suggest first running the engine for a
short
time with the serpentine drive belt removed to eliminate the various
accessories (alternator, A/C compressor, idler pulley(s), etrc.) as the
possible noise source. If not eliminated by disconnecting the belt, my
suspicion would be the lock-up clutch in the torque convertor.
To check this, trace the wiring harness to where it connects with the
torque
convertor clutch. Then, effect a temporary connection so you can control
convertor clutch lock-up with a switch (instead of letting the computer
module do it as at present). See if the noise changes or is associated with
switch function.
This sounds suspiciously like a problem I'd run into before. I was told
that
the only fix is to replace the convertor. I didn't, but the same noise was
still there 50,000 miles later when I sold the truck.
With respect to the question on who sold the fewest cars in the US in the
'55
model year: if one wants to consider US makes only (excluding low-volume
European and other imports), I'll say the answer is Kaiser. The '55 Kaisers
were basically the same as the '54 models, and I believe sales were
considerably below 100 units.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: dave, INTERNET:ddickerson@austin.rr.com
hello,
according to someone on a restoration list, not yours, there's a
company "Schaefer" that manufactures reproduction sending unit
floats...do you have contact information for such?
thanks,
dave dickerson, austin, tx
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:All-Our-Friends-&-Family@usa.com
From: "Jerry & Janet Mull", INTERNET:jmull@sprintmail.com
PLEASE forward this email to everyone in your address book asking them to
also forward it.
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get the word out all across this great land we love and call the United
States of America. Let's see how powerful e-mail can be! On Wednesday,
September 11, 2002 everyone in the USA who will be driving a motor vehicle
is asked to drive with their headlights on during daylight hours. Though
no explanation is needed as to why we are commemorating September
11......................... we hope more importantly to pay respect to the
victims of that day, show our nation's solidarity and show support for our
men and women of the Armed Forces. You can help by sending this e-mail on
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From: Editor
I am in the early stages of starting a real estate investment club here in
Orange County. This will be a club for people to learn about real estate
investing (the best investment type in my opinion). I plan this to be a
member learn from member club. If anyone is interesting in helping me
start this club or interesting in joining, please send me a private e-mail.
BOB
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