TriChrome
03-07-2018, 01:22 AM
From: BOB FORD [BOB_FORD@compuserve.com]
Sent: September17¤é2002¦~Tuesday 11:29 AM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
SEPT 17, 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.
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WITH YOUR E-MAIL. E-MAIL WITH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE READ.
THANKS
BOB FORD
EDITOR
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "carol woodhead", INTERNET:carnevil@bigpond.com
Greetings Bob and all other list followers , from Melbourne ,Australia i
have a 1957 chev belair sports coupe under going restoration , i have owned
this chev for 7 years , its missing the complete interior, if you have
seats etc i would like to hear from you .
Mary had a little chev,its paint as white as snow and every where that Mary
went the fords were sure to know.
They tailed her to the drags one day, to see what she could do, and they
all tried so very hard, but now the fords are blue.
A little bit of Australian humour for you all.
Keep up the good work Bob. Great list.!!
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Michael Muggy, INTERNET:muggyweld@yahoo.com
Anyway, we have updated our site and have new pot
metal and cast iron repairs and wanted to let
your list recipients know that we are making a
training video for how to repair aluminum, pot
metal and cast iron--it should be ready for
purchase by Thanksgiving. We are going to
include 60-90 second clips on our site showing
basic repair "how to" tips for the DIY welder.
Check out our new site and if anyone has any
questions about pot metal repair, feel free to
email me and I'll get back to them as soon as
possible.
Thanks
Mike Muggy
http://www.muggyweld.com
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
I hope that I don't make a fool of myself over this, but here goes,
somewhere around 1962, i saw a car coming down the street with only 3
wheels on it. It was set up for 4 wheels, but If memory serves me, one of
the front wheel was missing. Does anyone know about this strange deal? Is
there, was there a car out there that could be driven, even a short way
minus one wheel and tire??
I recall being so taken, I forgot to look at the car itself to see what
model it was.
Help me out here Bob, I you think I dreamed this then throw the E-Mail in
the garbage.
Thanks for the list, I look forward to it.
Gary Howard
Editor's note. There was indeed a car with 3 wheels. It was called the
Scott Sociable. The left front wheel was missing. Only a few of them were
built in the 1920s. It looked somewhat like a motorcycle with a side car.
What you might have seen is a trick car that was somewhat popular in the
1960s. You can make some cars run on 3 wheels by removing one front wheel
and putting a lot of weight behind the back wheel on the opposite side.
This worked best with cars that had a large distance from the rear wheels
to the back of the car. The weight is put as far back as possible.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "J Worrell", INTERNET:jworrell@peoplepc.com
Hey im new to the shoebox cars, could one of you sluths help me in
identifying my car? My vin is B55J150184, style 55-1011, body J21481, trim
504, paint 613 EZ, the car has a 6 cyl 3 speed trans. Any help would
greatly be appreciated as I would like to restore this car to original.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Nomadcpa@aol.com, INTERNET:Nomadcpa@aol.com
Bob:
The Van Nuys Chevrolet assembly plant is now a large shopping mall
including
multiplex theaters with stadium seating. It is, appropriately enough,
called
"The Plant." They also planned a police station on the site, and have set
aside room for it, but I don't know whether it has been built. The Plant
was
a project of Selleck Construction. Tom is brother/son of the developers.
Sherwin Silver
Classic Chevys of Southern California
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com, INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com
In a message dated 9/16/02 1:30:16 PM Central Daylight Time, MuzikBiz01
writes:
Regarding Richard (LoveMy56) and his 'oldies' list. If you're 55 or over,
or
are really into car songs, ALL of these should bring back fond memories of
a
great bygone era:
You mentioned having a cassette complilation of '50s, 60s, car songs. Can
you
'burn' me a CD?
How many do you have:
"Beep, Beep," "409," "Little Duce Coupe," "Little GTO," "Custom Machine,"
"Bucket T," "Hot Rod Lincoln," "Transfusion," "Fun, Fun, Fun," "I Get
Around," "Spirit Of America," "Drive In," "No Go Showboat," "Ballad of Old
Betsy," "Car Crazy Cutie," "Three Window Coupe," "Hey, Little Cobra," "Dead
Man's Curve," "Little Old Lady From Pasadena," "Drag City," "Stick Shift,"
"My Rocket 88," "Pink Cadillac," "Leader of the Pack."
"Last Kiss." "Wreck On The Highway," "Teen Angel," "Tell Laura I Love Her,"
(okey, so not all the titles are cheerful and happy homages to the auto!!),
"Cherry, Cherry, Coupe," "Our Car Club," "Ballad of Thunder Road," "Seven
Little Girls Sittin' In the Back Seat," "Maybellene," "SS 396," "Cruisin,'"
"Mustang Sally,'" "No Particular Place To Go," "Hot Rod City," "Trophy
Machine," "Drive My Car," "Little Pink Corvette," "I Can't Drive 55,"
"Mercury Blues," "Radar Love," "Greased Lightnin,'" "Forty Miles of Bad
Road," Led Sled," "Shut Down!" So many, where do we start?
Fred Vail
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com, INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com
Dear Bob,
I always look forward to your list and agree we should drop in a few
"stories" now and then instead of turning it into a "for sale" site. When
I
was restoring my 57 Bel air hardtop, my buddy in Hanford, California said
hey
Willy, I bought a box of Chevy parts at a garage sale a few days ago for
$3.00. There my be something you can use. Some months later, we were
having
a few cold pops at his place, I lived in Modesto at the time, and he
remembered the box. We went out to his shop and opened the box to find a
complete set of perfect Bel-Air wheelcover covers complete with spinners,
and
a complete set of Stainless interior trim for a two door hardtop. I asked
Len what he wanted for the parts he replied another case of beer. I felt
it
was worth at least $25.00.....even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and
then!!!!!
Bill Hughes
willyhuaz@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com, INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com
> the matinee (10 cartoons, feature film, serial, and door prizes -- all
for
> 9
> cents).
and sneaking into the drive-ins.....
Greetings, Bob and Chevy List readers,
Well, I never got off as easy as 9 cents, but 25 cents was the price I
remember. The Del Paso Theater (now, tragically torn down) on Saturday
mornings. Candy was 5 cents, pop and popcorn, 10 cents. "Bon Bons" were a
'high ticket' item at 25 cents.
Don't forget gas at 12 to 14 cents a gallon, a nice middle class home for
$27k, and, of course, a '55 Bel Air 2DHT for $2,300!
I was always the guy who drove the car while my buddies tossed a coin for
who
got into the trunk! But, there was always 'car load' night at the 49er
Drive-In for about $2!!
Great memories of an era that was most precious to many of us. It's hard to
explain to someone who was not there. Fellowship, family, innocence, fun,
adventure. Plus, we got to listen to all those great 'oldies' when they
were
'newies.' Wow. What a time!
Fred Vail
Nashville, TN
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:varanus@phoenix.net
From: INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com
To Eric in Phoenix:
The Classic Chevy World Magazine is published By Classic Chevy
International Club in Flordia. Here is their web site:
http://www.classicchevy.com/html/membership.shtml
You have to be a member to receive the magazine.
Kim
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com, INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Please post on your list.
I am in need of a restored/rechrome horn ring assembly for a
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
gwhitrun@mindspring.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com, INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com
With respect to Eric's request:
"Classic Chevy World" is a magazine published by Classic Chevy
International, Inc.(CCI) for $35.00 a year. The $35.00 per year includes
membership into CCI and includes membership discounts for "Old Chev" parts
and available tech help. The parts maybe overpriced, but overall the
organization is pretty good. Address is: Classic Chevy International,
Inc., 8235 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando Florida, 32810. Tel.
407.299.1957
Gary Krier, Shelby Township, MI
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:bryan1955@earthlink.net, INTERNET:bryan1955@earthlink.net
Hi Bob Fellow Members,
I have a 55 Cameo Pickup. I love the truck and really enjoy driving
it, however the steering gear box is very sloppy and is actually dangerous
to
drive. This is the only flaw with the truck, and it is real
bad. I would like to see if anyone on the list knows where I
can find a good original, or rebuilt unit. Maybe someone knows where
I can have mine rebuilt, however I'm afraid it is too worn for a rebuild.
I thought about installing power steering, since the truck was already
modified
when I bought it.(Later model GMC steering column hooked to the original
steering box and newer drive train). I would prefer to keep the
gear box original, just in case I ever decide to take the whole steering
unit and truck back to original. That is the way I really prefer.
But if anyone knows of a power steering kit for the Tri-Five trucks, I may
go that way. I've never seen one, but that doesn't mean their not out
there. Also, if anyone has or knows where I could find an original,
complete steering unit, "column, wheel and gear box" I would gladly
put it back original. Prefer automatic "Powerglide" shifter if
possible.
Thanks and Regards,
Bryan Condra
THANKS FOR THE LIST, BOB!
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I have a pair of lowering front coil springs for sale. One coil has been
removed. $40 plus shipping for the pair.
Wyatt S. Smolick
Fleetwood, PA
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Chevy156@aol.com, INTERNET:Chevy156@aol.com
>
> Hi everyone
>
> I saw a picture of a 56 in Super Rod magazine that showed CLEAR taillight
> lenses (stock style)- ANYONE have ANY idea where the heck I can get them
> for my car????The guy used them with red LED bulbs - cool.
> (I know - you think Im being weird again.... :) )
>
> Lenny Schaeffer
> President
> Bearing Burners Car Club
> Burlington MA
> 781-365-1322
>
Hi Lenny,
Ok here Goes :o) It was really great running into you & your wife this
weekend, God it's a small world. I'm going to be upstate NY this week &
next
week so as soon as I get back I'll look around for those Videos for your
son.
Your wife told me to E-mail you & remind you to E-mail the Photo she took
Of
Me & Paul Le Mat by the Yellow Duce Coupe this weekend So if you could
forward that to me that would be great I'm sorta an American Graffiti Nut
;o)
Anyway the answer to your question ( You Had to Know I'd know this one LOL
)
is their 1958 Chevy Impala Reverse Light Lenses with red led bulbs behind.
The
58 lens is a direct replacement for the 56 lens screw holes in the same
place & uses the same size screw no major modifications to do just remove
your red lenses & bulbs install your new Red LEDs & new Clear lenses & your
Done! Custom Trick Lenses that everyone will be asking you about for years
to
come LOL
Talk to you soon ....... James
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Paulie Cananoli", INTERNET:coolnotes@hotmail.com
Hi Bob and Everyone else out there in cyberland!
I had a 1956 Packard Super Clipper that my Grandpa gave to me after he went
to that big swap-meet in the sky. This car would fly! I remember in the
70'sburning down 5 on my way to San Diego from Santa Barbara, cruising
along at 80mph and some citizen would come sliding up in a new Lincoln
Continental with his nose in the air, shoot I'd let the putz get right next
to me then step on it and leave him like a VW bus at a green light. And
youz was talking about the self-leveling suspension, boy that was a fun
option! There is a little switchon the dash that activates this system to
level the car when under a load. Switch it on and the system goes to work,
switch it off and the car stays exactly as it sits when the switch is
turned off. Now if your creative you can see the options which have
heretofore been unavailable in other vehicles. At a stop we would switch
the system on while the car sat level, jump out and sit on the hood causing
the front of the car to sink low !
with our weight. In a few moments the system would go into gear and the car
would level itself. We'd then jump off and run to the dash and turn the
system off. Now the front was jacked high and the rear bumper was just
inches off the ground, an instant Low-Rider! Or we could do the opposite
and the rear would stick up like a stink bug. It was lots of fun! I don't
think the manufacturers had this sort of thing in mind but we sure enjoyed
the options. And the big roomy back seat came in handy too..
I just love cars!
Paul
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "CHRIS NIGHTENGALE", INTERNET:chrisnightengale@prodigy.net
BOB,
I am the proud owner of a '56 210 4 door chevy wagon I found it on line
from a dealer in Washington, Austins Pro max. I was looking at a 57 that
they had in stock but by the time I realised that ,yes, this is the car
that I wanted the very same day the car was being sold. so ,1 round trip E
ticket latter Im on way to Tacoma. My niece ,Her husband and kids live just
outside Tocoma so I thought if the car wasn't all what it looked and they
said it was on line, I would have a nice weekend visit. I had been in
contact with a shipping company to have the car shipped to me, but the car
drove so well the next morning I was on my way back to the Central valley
of California, I know what you are thinking -is this guy stupid or
something, well stupid is as stupid does. After a few visual checks of the
hoses, belts, oil, tires, I was on my way, besides the uneasy feeling of
driving a nearly 50 year old car for the second time, and 1 slight miss
calculation of the fuel level (oh yah and 1 stop for a new radiator cap )
it was a wonderful day and a half drive. To make a long story short I am
looking as much information as I can get for any and all parts. Right now I
am looking for the interior trim ring that goes around the lift gate, the
one that attaches the carpet, also any information on adding disc brakes to
a stock front end. Thanks for any/all help. Chris Nightengale, Delhi Ca
chrisnightengale@prodigy.net
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:GBone@Sasco.com
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com, INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com
Hi George, Vintage Chevrolet Club of America has the motto: "Dedicated to
the
Preservation and Restoration of Chevrolets." I personally own a 1955 Cameo
and there are at least two others in our local region, along with several
other "Task Force" (1955-1959) trucks. We have a great national monthly
magazine, and terrific local newsletter. We maintain a list of vendors,
events, shows, and generally help each other when we can.
If you send me your address, I'll mail membership info and our newsletter.
We meet on fourth Tuesdays, 7:00 PM at Guaranty Chevrolet, 17th at I-5 in
Santa Ana. We also meet for breakfast every Saturday, 7:00 AM, Tustin
Mimi's, 17th and 55 freeway.
Your 1956 Cameo is very rare, only 1452 were built out of 300,000+ Chevy
pickups.
Dennis McGillis, Director
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
Orange County Region
949-551-4821 phone
949-551-1162 fax
949-533-7211 cellular
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rocket202029@aol.com, INTERNET:Rocket202029@aol.com
> Bob, I am still looking for the chrome headliner bars for a 55 2 dr hdtp.
> Can anyone help me? Thanks, Rick May email address: rocket202029@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:GTerry1969@aol.com, INTERNET:GTerry1969@aol.com
hi bob above the clear taillight lens i have a 1955 chevy and i also
would
like to buy a pair. thank you george terry . gterry1969@aol.com
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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 Eric who asked for any information about
Classic Chevy World magazine. It is published monthly by Classic Chevy
International in Orlando and mailed to members. The cost of membership is
$39.00 a year for second class mailing or $52.00 a year, if first class
mailing is desired. You can contact Classic Chevy International at (407)
299-1957. I hope that helps.
Tim Ackley
55 Bel Air custom
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "rick ochoa", INTERNET:lovemy56@hotmail.com
To ERIC: Classic Chevy World mag. is the magazine that Classic Chevy
International club puts
out once a month.The club was formed originally in 1974, was originally
for many years strictly
for 1955-'57 Chevys ONLY!!!! They have grown to be a club for all 1955-'72
Chevys ALL
Camaros (ALL years). If you are interested in joining the club, or just
want information ABOUT
the club, Call them at 1-800-456-1957.
Richard
P.S. I have EVERY magazine since the club formed in 1974, which I may put
on Ebay for
Auction! If you or any other member are interested in this complete set
of Classic Chevy World
magazines, please let me know. My email is: lovemy56@hotmail.com or you
can call me at (208)
664-4549. First 300.00 + shipping takes them ALL !!
Editor's note. If anyone has bought or sold something on e-bay, pleases
share your thoughts on this way to buy or sell.
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:j-mls@webtv.net, INTERNET:j-mls@webtv.net
Yearwise, this is not 5-6-7, but in my resto of a rare 59 biscayne sedan
delivery, the rear liftgate support rods are impossible to find. I'm
STILL looking!
Thanks Bob, for your hard work here. Best Regards to All.
Jack
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Terry Houchins, INTERNET:terry75115@yahoo.com
Want to buy:
rear power antenna for 57 Chevy.
Wonder Bar radio 57 Chevy
dual 4bbl intake manifold
Terry
terry7515@yahoo.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
To Eric
Classic Chevy World is the monthly magazine put out to its members from
Classic Chevy Inc. You can check out their web site at
www.classicchevy.com or call them at 800 456 1957
Mark in AZ
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Bob Speirs", INTERNET:nomad55427@hotmail.com
Hello Bob,thanks for all your work on a great list.
To answer the question about the first year that Chevy built the
El-camino,it was 1959.It was the only year that was based on a full size
frame.The next El-Camino was built in 1964 on a Chevelle frame.
A local body shop custom built a 1957 El-Camino back around 1972.One of
his customers had a 1957 Nomad in great shape.A tree came down in a storm
crushing the rear roof section.The insurance company totaled the car,so the
body shop owner bought the car and made an El Camino.I've always wondered
if
the car was still around.
Also if anyone near south New Jersey has a 55 Chevy 2-door for sale
please e-mail me at nomad55427@hotmail.com. I'll also be at the Englishtown
swap meet Saturday Sept 28th.Will be on site D8-D13 in the infield behind
the grandstand.
Thanks,Bob Speirs
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:TOTALFLOOR@aol.com, INTERNET:TOTALFLOOR@aol.com
Ed Malinski
Carlsbad, Ca
'55 Delray/modified
owned since 1985
Getting parts is pretty easy for any Chevy, but you should try finding some
hood latches for a Muntz Road Jet!!! (found them nos in Florida from a
Studebaker vendor)
Editor's note. Restoring a Muntz Jet must be a real challenge.
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Sharon Kresak", INTERNET:kresak@interlynx.net
Hi Bob - Thanks for including our Wanted request for a Sun Visor for our
55 Chevy two-door hardtop. I am sure someone out there may know of one
available. We have another request - not sure if it is for the Cars for
Sale Listing or this Parts one. Ours is a WANTED - NOMAD - 1955/56 (or
57) could be considered. We would like a restored car. Our preference is
'55 or '56. Doesn't have to be a brand new restoration as long as it is
within last seven years or so, and is in good to excellent condition.
Preferably stock. We are in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada - and certainly know
the United States has many. But hopefully there might be some Canadians
reading your list too - our dollar is a big factor, as I am sure you are
aware, but we will certainly consider the available American cars. Thanks
again for your help. Please e-mail us at kresak@interlynx.net Sharon
Kresak
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
Well, I sure did not fool anyone with my question about a self leveling
suspension on the rear of a 1956 car. It sure was a Packard. I got a kick
out of many of the answers, especially Mr. Silvers response about stepping
on the rear bumper each time they passed the car to hear the motors
Hummmmmm
Thanks alot
Gary Howard dba
Gary's Gearbox since 1982 full time, 1957 part time
My car: 1955 Chev 2 door sedan (4th one )
Modified, 2 in dropped spindles, disc brakes, R&P steer
vintage air, crate motor 350 chev, 2:88 Borg Warner
Super T-10, 3:08 Rear
Most difficult part to get: interior rear window garnish moldings
and any NOS parts
Bob Thank you so much for the list and a lot of fun
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Lee Brown", INTERNET:lee.brown.1@att.net
Who wouldn't want a CD with those songs?
Lee
Editor's note. I take it those songs are not your kind of music Lee.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Billy Holden, INTERNET:bandc@hotmail.com
B
ob
Here is a question for list members. What car refuses to die? It was
first built in 1963. The company that built it went out of business in
1964. Another company took over and built it for awhile. Then another
company built the car and then yet another company built it.
The car was last built in 1991. Now (2002) another company has announced
it will be building the car. It has 2 doors and a long hood. It has a
plastic body like the Corvette.
Billy
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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: September17¤é2002¦~Tuesday 11:29 AM
To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTL
THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR
SEPT 17, 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: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "carol woodhead", INTERNET:carnevil@bigpond.com
Greetings Bob and all other list followers , from Melbourne ,Australia i
have a 1957 chev belair sports coupe under going restoration , i have owned
this chev for 7 years , its missing the complete interior, if you have
seats etc i would like to hear from you .
Mary had a little chev,its paint as white as snow and every where that Mary
went the fords were sure to know.
They tailed her to the drags one day, to see what she could do, and they
all tried so very hard, but now the fords are blue.
A little bit of Australian humour for you all.
Keep up the good work Bob. Great list.!!
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Michael Muggy, INTERNET:muggyweld@yahoo.com
Anyway, we have updated our site and have new pot
metal and cast iron repairs and wanted to let
your list recipients know that we are making a
training video for how to repair aluminum, pot
metal and cast iron--it should be ready for
purchase by Thanksgiving. We are going to
include 60-90 second clips on our site showing
basic repair "how to" tips for the DIY welder.
Check out our new site and if anyone has any
questions about pot metal repair, feel free to
email me and I'll get back to them as soon as
possible.
Thanks
Mike Muggy
http://www.muggyweld.com
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
I hope that I don't make a fool of myself over this, but here goes,
somewhere around 1962, i saw a car coming down the street with only 3
wheels on it. It was set up for 4 wheels, but If memory serves me, one of
the front wheel was missing. Does anyone know about this strange deal? Is
there, was there a car out there that could be driven, even a short way
minus one wheel and tire??
I recall being so taken, I forgot to look at the car itself to see what
model it was.
Help me out here Bob, I you think I dreamed this then throw the E-Mail in
the garbage.
Thanks for the list, I look forward to it.
Gary Howard
Editor's note. There was indeed a car with 3 wheels. It was called the
Scott Sociable. The left front wheel was missing. Only a few of them were
built in the 1920s. It looked somewhat like a motorcycle with a side car.
What you might have seen is a trick car that was somewhat popular in the
1960s. You can make some cars run on 3 wheels by removing one front wheel
and putting a lot of weight behind the back wheel on the opposite side.
This worked best with cars that had a large distance from the rear wheels
to the back of the car. The weight is put as far back as possible.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "J Worrell", INTERNET:jworrell@peoplepc.com
Hey im new to the shoebox cars, could one of you sluths help me in
identifying my car? My vin is B55J150184, style 55-1011, body J21481, trim
504, paint 613 EZ, the car has a 6 cyl 3 speed trans. Any help would
greatly be appreciated as I would like to restore this car to original.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Nomadcpa@aol.com, INTERNET:Nomadcpa@aol.com
Bob:
The Van Nuys Chevrolet assembly plant is now a large shopping mall
including
multiplex theaters with stadium seating. It is, appropriately enough,
called
"The Plant." They also planned a police station on the site, and have set
aside room for it, but I don't know whether it has been built. The Plant
was
a project of Selleck Construction. Tom is brother/son of the developers.
Sherwin Silver
Classic Chevys of Southern California
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To: [unknown], Bob_Ford
From: INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com, INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com
In a message dated 9/16/02 1:30:16 PM Central Daylight Time, MuzikBiz01
writes:
Regarding Richard (LoveMy56) and his 'oldies' list. If you're 55 or over,
or
are really into car songs, ALL of these should bring back fond memories of
a
great bygone era:
You mentioned having a cassette complilation of '50s, 60s, car songs. Can
you
'burn' me a CD?
How many do you have:
"Beep, Beep," "409," "Little Duce Coupe," "Little GTO," "Custom Machine,"
"Bucket T," "Hot Rod Lincoln," "Transfusion," "Fun, Fun, Fun," "I Get
Around," "Spirit Of America," "Drive In," "No Go Showboat," "Ballad of Old
Betsy," "Car Crazy Cutie," "Three Window Coupe," "Hey, Little Cobra," "Dead
Man's Curve," "Little Old Lady From Pasadena," "Drag City," "Stick Shift,"
"My Rocket 88," "Pink Cadillac," "Leader of the Pack."
"Last Kiss." "Wreck On The Highway," "Teen Angel," "Tell Laura I Love Her,"
(okey, so not all the titles are cheerful and happy homages to the auto!!),
"Cherry, Cherry, Coupe," "Our Car Club," "Ballad of Thunder Road," "Seven
Little Girls Sittin' In the Back Seat," "Maybellene," "SS 396," "Cruisin,'"
"Mustang Sally,'" "No Particular Place To Go," "Hot Rod City," "Trophy
Machine," "Drive My Car," "Little Pink Corvette," "I Can't Drive 55,"
"Mercury Blues," "Radar Love," "Greased Lightnin,'" "Forty Miles of Bad
Road," Led Sled," "Shut Down!" So many, where do we start?
Fred Vail
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com, INTERNET:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com
Dear Bob,
I always look forward to your list and agree we should drop in a few
"stories" now and then instead of turning it into a "for sale" site. When
I
was restoring my 57 Bel air hardtop, my buddy in Hanford, California said
hey
Willy, I bought a box of Chevy parts at a garage sale a few days ago for
$3.00. There my be something you can use. Some months later, we were
having
a few cold pops at his place, I lived in Modesto at the time, and he
remembered the box. We went out to his shop and opened the box to find a
complete set of perfect Bel-Air wheelcover covers complete with spinners,
and
a complete set of Stainless interior trim for a two door hardtop. I asked
Len what he wanted for the parts he replied another case of beer. I felt
it
was worth at least $25.00.....even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and
then!!!!!
Bill Hughes
willyhuaz@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com, INTERNET:MuzikBiz01@aol.com
> the matinee (10 cartoons, feature film, serial, and door prizes -- all
for
> 9
> cents).
and sneaking into the drive-ins.....
Greetings, Bob and Chevy List readers,
Well, I never got off as easy as 9 cents, but 25 cents was the price I
remember. The Del Paso Theater (now, tragically torn down) on Saturday
mornings. Candy was 5 cents, pop and popcorn, 10 cents. "Bon Bons" were a
'high ticket' item at 25 cents.
Don't forget gas at 12 to 14 cents a gallon, a nice middle class home for
$27k, and, of course, a '55 Bel Air 2DHT for $2,300!
I was always the guy who drove the car while my buddies tossed a coin for
who
got into the trunk! But, there was always 'car load' night at the 49er
Drive-In for about $2!!
Great memories of an era that was most precious to many of us. It's hard to
explain to someone who was not there. Fellowship, family, innocence, fun,
adventure. Plus, we got to listen to all those great 'oldies' when they
were
'newies.' Wow. What a time!
Fred Vail
Nashville, TN
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
CC: [unknown], INTERNET:varanus@phoenix.net
From: INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com,
INTERNET:kfmartel@rockwellcollins.com
To Eric in Phoenix:
The Classic Chevy World Magazine is published By Classic Chevy
International Club in Flordia. Here is their web site:
http://www.classicchevy.com/html/membership.shtml
You have to be a member to receive the magazine.
Kim
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com, INTERNET:gwhitrun@mindspring.com
Please post on your list.
I am in need of a restored/rechrome horn ring assembly for a
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
gwhitrun@mindspring.com
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com, INTERNET:gary.w.krier@gm.com
With respect to Eric's request:
"Classic Chevy World" is a magazine published by Classic Chevy
International, Inc.(CCI) for $35.00 a year. The $35.00 per year includes
membership into CCI and includes membership discounts for "Old Chev" parts
and available tech help. The parts maybe overpriced, but overall the
organization is pretty good. Address is: Classic Chevy International,
Inc., 8235 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando Florida, 32810. Tel.
407.299.1957
Gary Krier, Shelby Township, MI
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:bryan1955@earthlink.net, INTERNET:bryan1955@earthlink.net
Hi Bob Fellow Members,
I have a 55 Cameo Pickup. I love the truck and really enjoy driving
it, however the steering gear box is very sloppy and is actually dangerous
to
drive. This is the only flaw with the truck, and it is real
bad. I would like to see if anyone on the list knows where I
can find a good original, or rebuilt unit. Maybe someone knows where
I can have mine rebuilt, however I'm afraid it is too worn for a rebuild.
I thought about installing power steering, since the truck was already
modified
when I bought it.(Later model GMC steering column hooked to the original
steering box and newer drive train). I would prefer to keep the
gear box original, just in case I ever decide to take the whole steering
unit and truck back to original. That is the way I really prefer.
But if anyone knows of a power steering kit for the Tri-Five trucks, I may
go that way. I've never seen one, but that doesn't mean their not out
there. Also, if anyone has or knows where I could find an original,
complete steering unit, "column, wheel and gear box" I would gladly
put it back original. Prefer automatic "Powerglide" shifter if
possible.
Thanks and Regards,
Bryan Condra
THANKS FOR THE LIST, BOB!
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com, INTERNET:WSSmolick@aol.com
I have a pair of lowering front coil springs for sale. One coil has been
removed. $40 plus shipping for the pair.
Wyatt S. Smolick
Fleetwood, PA
WSSmolick@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Chevy156@aol.com, INTERNET:Chevy156@aol.com
>
> Hi everyone
>
> I saw a picture of a 56 in Super Rod magazine that showed CLEAR taillight
> lenses (stock style)- ANYONE have ANY idea where the heck I can get them
> for my car????The guy used them with red LED bulbs - cool.
> (I know - you think Im being weird again.... :) )
>
> Lenny Schaeffer
> President
> Bearing Burners Car Club
> Burlington MA
> 781-365-1322
>
Hi Lenny,
Ok here Goes :o) It was really great running into you & your wife this
weekend, God it's a small world. I'm going to be upstate NY this week &
next
week so as soon as I get back I'll look around for those Videos for your
son.
Your wife told me to E-mail you & remind you to E-mail the Photo she took
Of
Me & Paul Le Mat by the Yellow Duce Coupe this weekend So if you could
forward that to me that would be great I'm sorta an American Graffiti Nut
;o)
Anyway the answer to your question ( You Had to Know I'd know this one LOL
)
is their 1958 Chevy Impala Reverse Light Lenses with red led bulbs behind.
The
58 lens is a direct replacement for the 56 lens screw holes in the same
place & uses the same size screw no major modifications to do just remove
your red lenses & bulbs install your new Red LEDs & new Clear lenses & your
Done! Custom Trick Lenses that everyone will be asking you about for years
to
come LOL
Talk to you soon ....... James
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Paulie Cananoli", INTERNET:coolnotes@hotmail.com
Hi Bob and Everyone else out there in cyberland!
I had a 1956 Packard Super Clipper that my Grandpa gave to me after he went
to that big swap-meet in the sky. This car would fly! I remember in the
70'sburning down 5 on my way to San Diego from Santa Barbara, cruising
along at 80mph and some citizen would come sliding up in a new Lincoln
Continental with his nose in the air, shoot I'd let the putz get right next
to me then step on it and leave him like a VW bus at a green light. And
youz was talking about the self-leveling suspension, boy that was a fun
option! There is a little switchon the dash that activates this system to
level the car when under a load. Switch it on and the system goes to work,
switch it off and the car stays exactly as it sits when the switch is
turned off. Now if your creative you can see the options which have
heretofore been unavailable in other vehicles. At a stop we would switch
the system on while the car sat level, jump out and sit on the hood causing
the front of the car to sink low !
with our weight. In a few moments the system would go into gear and the car
would level itself. We'd then jump off and run to the dash and turn the
system off. Now the front was jacked high and the rear bumper was just
inches off the ground, an instant Low-Rider! Or we could do the opposite
and the rear would stick up like a stink bug. It was lots of fun! I don't
think the manufacturers had this sort of thing in mind but we sure enjoyed
the options. And the big roomy back seat came in handy too..
I just love cars!
Paul
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "CHRIS NIGHTENGALE", INTERNET:chrisnightengale@prodigy.net
BOB,
I am the proud owner of a '56 210 4 door chevy wagon I found it on line
from a dealer in Washington, Austins Pro max. I was looking at a 57 that
they had in stock but by the time I realised that ,yes, this is the car
that I wanted the very same day the car was being sold. so ,1 round trip E
ticket latter Im on way to Tacoma. My niece ,Her husband and kids live just
outside Tocoma so I thought if the car wasn't all what it looked and they
said it was on line, I would have a nice weekend visit. I had been in
contact with a shipping company to have the car shipped to me, but the car
drove so well the next morning I was on my way back to the Central valley
of California, I know what you are thinking -is this guy stupid or
something, well stupid is as stupid does. After a few visual checks of the
hoses, belts, oil, tires, I was on my way, besides the uneasy feeling of
driving a nearly 50 year old car for the second time, and 1 slight miss
calculation of the fuel level (oh yah and 1 stop for a new radiator cap )
it was a wonderful day and a half drive. To make a long story short I am
looking as much information as I can get for any and all parts. Right now I
am looking for the interior trim ring that goes around the lift gate, the
one that attaches the carpet, also any information on adding disc brakes to
a stock front end. Thanks for any/all help. Chris Nightengale, Delhi Ca
chrisnightengale@prodigy.net
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To: [unknown], INTERNET:GBone@Sasco.com
To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com, INTERNET:McGillis@aol.com
Hi George, Vintage Chevrolet Club of America has the motto: "Dedicated to
the
Preservation and Restoration of Chevrolets." I personally own a 1955 Cameo
and there are at least two others in our local region, along with several
other "Task Force" (1955-1959) trucks. We have a great national monthly
magazine, and terrific local newsletter. We maintain a list of vendors,
events, shows, and generally help each other when we can.
If you send me your address, I'll mail membership info and our newsletter.
We meet on fourth Tuesdays, 7:00 PM at Guaranty Chevrolet, 17th at I-5 in
Santa Ana. We also meet for breakfast every Saturday, 7:00 AM, Tustin
Mimi's, 17th and 55 freeway.
Your 1956 Cameo is very rare, only 1452 were built out of 300,000+ Chevy
pickups.
Dennis McGillis, Director
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
Orange County Region
949-551-4821 phone
949-551-1162 fax
949-533-7211 cellular
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:Rocket202029@aol.com, INTERNET:Rocket202029@aol.com
> Bob, I am still looking for the chrome headliner bars for a 55 2 dr hdtp.
> Can anyone help me? Thanks, Rick May email address: rocket202029@aol.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:GTerry1969@aol.com, INTERNET:GTerry1969@aol.com
hi bob above the clear taillight lens i have a 1955 chevy and i also
would
like to buy a pair. thank you george terry . gterry1969@aol.com
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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 Eric who asked for any information about
Classic Chevy World magazine. It is published monthly by Classic Chevy
International in Orlando and mailed to members. The cost of membership is
$39.00 a year for second class mailing or $52.00 a year, if first class
mailing is desired. You can contact Classic Chevy International at (407)
299-1957. I hope that helps.
Tim Ackley
55 Bel Air custom
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "rick ochoa", INTERNET:lovemy56@hotmail.com
To ERIC: Classic Chevy World mag. is the magazine that Classic Chevy
International club puts
out once a month.The club was formed originally in 1974, was originally
for many years strictly
for 1955-'57 Chevys ONLY!!!! They have grown to be a club for all 1955-'72
Chevys ALL
Camaros (ALL years). If you are interested in joining the club, or just
want information ABOUT
the club, Call them at 1-800-456-1957.
Richard
P.S. I have EVERY magazine since the club formed in 1974, which I may put
on Ebay for
Auction! If you or any other member are interested in this complete set
of Classic Chevy World
magazines, please let me know. My email is: lovemy56@hotmail.com or you
can call me at (208)
664-4549. First 300.00 + shipping takes them ALL !!
Editor's note. If anyone has bought or sold something on e-bay, pleases
share your thoughts on this way to buy or sell.
BOB
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:j-mls@webtv.net, INTERNET:j-mls@webtv.net
Yearwise, this is not 5-6-7, but in my resto of a rare 59 biscayne sedan
delivery, the rear liftgate support rods are impossible to find. I'm
STILL looking!
Thanks Bob, for your hard work here. Best Regards to All.
Jack
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To: BOB FORD, BOB_FORD
From: Terry Houchins, INTERNET:terry75115@yahoo.com
Want to buy:
rear power antenna for 57 Chevy.
Wonder Bar radio 57 Chevy
dual 4bbl intake manifold
Terry
terry7515@yahoo.com
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com, INTERNET:m_bach@juno.com
To Eric
Classic Chevy World is the monthly magazine put out to its members from
Classic Chevy Inc. You can check out their web site at
www.classicchevy.com or call them at 800 456 1957
Mark in AZ
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Bob Speirs", INTERNET:nomad55427@hotmail.com
Hello Bob,thanks for all your work on a great list.
To answer the question about the first year that Chevy built the
El-camino,it was 1959.It was the only year that was based on a full size
frame.The next El-Camino was built in 1964 on a Chevelle frame.
A local body shop custom built a 1957 El-Camino back around 1972.One of
his customers had a 1957 Nomad in great shape.A tree came down in a storm
crushing the rear roof section.The insurance company totaled the car,so the
body shop owner bought the car and made an El Camino.I've always wondered
if
the car was still around.
Also if anyone near south New Jersey has a 55 Chevy 2-door for sale
please e-mail me at nomad55427@hotmail.com. I'll also be at the Englishtown
swap meet Saturday Sept 28th.Will be on site D8-D13 in the infield behind
the grandstand.
Thanks,Bob Speirs
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: INTERNET:TOTALFLOOR@aol.com, INTERNET:TOTALFLOOR@aol.com
Ed Malinski
Carlsbad, Ca
'55 Delray/modified
owned since 1985
Getting parts is pretty easy for any Chevy, but you should try finding some
hood latches for a Muntz Road Jet!!! (found them nos in Florida from a
Studebaker vendor)
Editor's note. Restoring a Muntz Jet must be a real challenge.
BOB
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Sharon Kresak", INTERNET:kresak@interlynx.net
Hi Bob - Thanks for including our Wanted request for a Sun Visor for our
55 Chevy two-door hardtop. I am sure someone out there may know of one
available. We have another request - not sure if it is for the Cars for
Sale Listing or this Parts one. Ours is a WANTED - NOMAD - 1955/56 (or
57) could be considered. We would like a restored car. Our preference is
'55 or '56. Doesn't have to be a brand new restoration as long as it is
within last seven years or so, and is in good to excellent condition.
Preferably stock. We are in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada - and certainly know
the United States has many. But hopefully there might be some Canadians
reading your list too - our dollar is a big factor, as I am sure you are
aware, but we will certainly consider the available American cars. Thanks
again for your help. Please e-mail us at kresak@interlynx.net Sharon
Kresak
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To: "BOB FORD", BOB_FORD
From: "Gary Howard", INTERNET:garysgearbox@dragonbbs.com
Well, I sure did not fool anyone with my question about a self leveling
suspension on the rear of a 1956 car. It sure was a Packard. I got a kick
out of many of the answers, especially Mr. Silvers response about stepping
on the rear bumper each time they passed the car to hear the motors
Hummmmmm
Thanks alot
Gary Howard dba
Gary's Gearbox since 1982 full time, 1957 part time
My car: 1955 Chev 2 door sedan (4th one )
Modified, 2 in dropped spindles, disc brakes, R&P steer
vintage air, crate motor 350 chev, 2:88 Borg Warner
Super T-10, 3:08 Rear
Most difficult part to get: interior rear window garnish moldings
and any NOS parts
Bob Thank you so much for the list and a lot of fun
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: "Lee Brown", INTERNET:lee.brown.1@att.net
Who wouldn't want a CD with those songs?
Lee
Editor's note. I take it those songs are not your kind of music Lee.
BOB
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To: [unknown], BOB_FORD
From: Billy Holden, INTERNET:bandc@hotmail.com
B
ob
Here is a question for list members. What car refuses to die? It was
first built in 1963. The company that built it went out of business in
1964. Another company took over and built it for awhile. Then another
company built the car and then yet another company built it.
The car was last built in 1991. Now (2002) another company has announced
it will be building the car. It has 2 doors and a long hood. It has a
plastic body like the Corvette.
Billy
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BOB FORD
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