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  • TriChrome
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    10/10/2004

    Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTF
    Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 20:11:57 -0700 (PDT)
    From: BOB FORD <bob_ford@sbcglobal.net>
    To: "BOB,FORD" <BOB_FORD@sbcglobal.net>

    THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST FOR OCT
    10, 2004


    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@SBCGLOBAL.NET


    THIS 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST IS NOT SENT OUT ON ANY SET
    SCHEDULE SO IF YOU
    WANT TO POST SOMETHING THAT CONTAINS A DATE, PLEASE SEND IT
    IN EARLY
    SO I CAN GET IT OUT TO THE LIST MEMBERS BEFORE THE DATE OF
    THE EVENT.

    PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CITY AND STATE WITH YOUR POSTS. IF YOU
    ARE
    POSTING SOMETHING FOR SALE PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE

    1. YOUR PHONE NUMBER
    2 THE PRICE
    3. WHEN YOU WILL BE AT YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND YOUR TIME
    ZONE.

    TAKE AS MUCH SPACE AS YOU WANT AND FULLY DESCRIBE WHAT YOU
    HAVE
    FOR SALE OR WANT TO BUY.

    YOUR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS LIST ARE WELCOME.

    IF YOU WANT TO SEND ME E-MAIL THAT YOU DO NOT WANT ON THE
    LIST
    PLEASE PUT "PRIVATE NOT FOR THE LIST' AS THE SUBJECT.

    THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS LIST ARE THE MEMBERS
    OPINIONS AND NOT
    NECESSARILY MINE. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EDIT OUT ANY
    MATERIAL NOT
    APPROPRIATE FOR THIS LIST.

    PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AS THE LAST THING ON YOUR E-MAIL.

    IF YOU BUY SOMETHING FROM A LIST MEMBER, PLEASE BE AWARE
    THAT I HAVE
    NO WAY OF KNOWING THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT OR THE HONESTY
    OF THE
    SELLER. BUYER BEWARE.

    BECAUSE OF THE DANGER OF A VIRUS, PLEASE DO NOT SEND
    ATTACHMENTS
    WITH YOUR E-MAIL. E-MAIL WITH ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE
    READ.

    THANKS
    BOB FORD

    EDITOR
    -------------------
    From:McGillis@aol.com

    Hi Bob,
    Thanks for all you do!
    It's time to sell my Cameo and get a Chevy with a back
    seat.

    1955 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup.
    265 V8, three-speed with overdrive, radio, deluxe heater,
    front bumper guards,
    electric wipers, turn signals. Los Angeles built. Nice
    driver. $15,500.
    Dennis McGillis, Irvine, CA. 949-551-4821, 8:00 AM to 8:00
    PM. Cell:
    949-533-7211.
    mcgillis@aol.com
    Photos:

    2003 photo at Bob Ford's


    Editor's note: If the back seat of the car I had in high
    school could talk, would I ever be in
    trouble. <G>
    BOB
    ---------------------------------------------
    From:"Horst Urbaniak" <567chevy@classicbowtie.com>

    Hi Bob,
    Great job as usual. If you send me an address where I
    might send a contribution
    to help you cover off some of your expenses you incure, I
    will send you $5.00. I
    challenge all the rest of the list members to match my
    contribution.
    Just cleaning out my shop and found a few Items that I
    would like to sell;

    1) NOS 1955-1957 2 dr htd Exterior sunvisor, p/n 987444,
    complete, --------
    $1500.00
    2) 57 PP air cleaner, good shape,
    complete-------------------------------------------------$600.00
    3) 57 Dual 4 V manifold #3739653, good
    shape---------------------------------------------$600.00
    4) 55-57 Chev 2 dr sdn rear arm rests with ashtrays, good

    condition----------------$200.00
    5) 55-56 150 horn cap, driver
    quality---------------------------------------------------------------$50.00
    6) 57 150 horn cap, driver
    quality,-------------------------------------------------------------------$75.00
    7) Restored 55-56 BA steering wheel, painted
    black-----------------------------------------$350.00
    8) 57 Chev frt bumper accessorie guards, driver
    quality-------------------------------------$400.00
    9) 56 Chev Wagon rear bumper, needs
    replating-----------------------------------------------$750.00
    10) 1957 WONDERBAR radio, and power, supply, condition
    unknown----------------$750.00
    11) 1955-1957 Original Spotlight mirrors, all work, 3 in
    excellent shape
    and one is of driver quality (Needs rechroming) left
    mtg brackets
    only------------$750.00 ea
    Pictures available on any of the above.

    I also have a couple of cars for sale;

    1) 56 BA 2 dr sedan rust free project car, no motor or
    trans, all the rest of
    parts there-----$10,000.00

    2) 55 210 2 dr sdn project car, complete car except for
    motor or trans, needs
    tailpan rust repair,--$10,000.00

    3) 57 sedan delivery, older frame on resto, 350, 4 speed,
    orange exterior with
    grey cloth and black vinyl accents
    16" American racing wheels with new P245x16" 50 series
    tires. Car has both
    original bucket seats.----$17,500.00

    Pictures of above cars can be seen on our Website

    Thanks Bob.
    Happy Cruisin to everyone on this list.

    Horst Urbaniak
    PH 604-856-6762 PST

    email 567chevy@classicbowtie.com
    ------------------------------------
    From:"Jerry & Janet Mull" <j.mull@sbcglobal.net>

    Subject: 1957 For sale on ebay

    I would appreciate it if you could pass this one on to
    those you may know
    looking for a nice driver 1957 like this one. Local San
    Fernando Valley Classic
    Chevy Members car.

    Thanks you,
    Jerome Ruzicka
    Offering my services to those who want to sell their cars.
    I do all the work
    for you, for a fee.

    Click here: eBay item 2492149383 (Ends Oct-02-04 22:08:45
    PDT) - Chevrolet : Bel
    Air/150/2
    -------------------------------------------------------------------

    From:"Bob & Ellen Row" <row1044@msn.com>

    Bob, My wife just bought me a 56 chevy . Bel Air 2-door [no
    post] like I had 42
    years . ago, we will need to find some parts for it because
    we want to put it
    back stock. It now has a 327 , a 350 turbo tranny and B&M
    hydro shifter.

    Thanks nice web site Bob Row
    --------------------------
    From:"Brad Neal" <cjwbn@hotmail.com>

    Bob, I have a set of 15" Pacer wheels on my 55 with trim
    rings. I want
    to add baby moons but the 2 sets I bought generically did
    not fit. I have
    tried to contact Pacer thru e-mail but they do not respond
    to my e-mails. The
    model number on the wheels is 144S-5705P silver rally
    wheels. Any help
    from you or any members would be greatly appreciated. Brad
    Neal Kitty
    Hawk, NC
    ---------------------------
    From:"Jim Larson" <chevyman@drtel.net>

    Hi Bob
    I live in North Dakota and have a 1955 Chevy hardtop
    for sale. It is a
    project car. It need trunk pan and the front floor boards
    for sure. Right
    quarter panel is in very nice condition except, some put a
    rear antenna in. Left
    quarter panel and door have been hit. Both I believe can be
    repaired. The car is
    about 80 % complete. I am asking $2500.00. Can provide
    picture via email.
    Thanks
    Jim
    ---------------------------------
    From:"Falsetta, Peter AGF:EX"
    <Peter.Falsetta@gems2.gov.bc.ca>

    Hi Bob,
    Could you please put me on your 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTA. I
    have a 57 Chev pick up
    truck I am restoring and was looking for some front
    fenders, just like
    everyone else. In my conversations with Jan Mowrey she
    suggested I give you a
    call and see if there was anything. I understand there is
    a $5.00 sign up fee,
    if you give me your address I could mail it to you.

    Thank - you,
    Peter Falsetta
    My E-Mail Address is
    Peter.Falsetta@gems2.gov.bc.ca
    ---------------------------
    From:"Terry" <belairht@charter.net>

    Bob,
    Please post this on your "Cars for Sale List".
    Thank you!
    Terry Hasby

    For sale:
    1957 Belair 2DR HT Project. New 350 SB Chevy. Never fired
    up yet. Estimate is
    400-450HP. Aluminum Heads RPM's. 1.6 Roller tip rockers,
    cam is about a .540
    lift. 9.5 to 1 forged pistons. About $4000 in motor.
    Rearend has new 4:11
    gears. Turbo 400 tranny with a B&M manual reverse pattern
    valve body. A new B&M
    Megashifter. Tons of new chrome and parts. Floors were
    patched. Have new
    flooring and braces to replace. Started project and am
    selling because of back
    problems. Frame and body are on a rotisserie which is
    included with car. Seats
    and rear deck have been done in Harley leather and Button
    and tuck black fabric.
    Boxes of extra parts incl. Asking $11,500. Live in Slinger,
    WI. 262-644-6957
    (Central time). Terry

    ------------------------
    From:"Jens Fredholm - Home" <jens@fredholm.org>

    Hi Rick,

    GREAT - thanks. But I then have the 1 millon USD question:
    What about my 15 inch
    wheels?

    Can you help me with that too? What tire should I THEN use?

    Jens
    ----- Original Message -----
    You can figure sizes on your own, I have been told that
    the closest size to a
    57 Chevy 14" is a 205/70/14.

    With that in mind all tires are now measured in
    millimeters. In the above
    example the tire is supposed to be 205 mm wide, sidewall
    is 70% of that width
    with a 14" wheel. Now 70% of 205 is 143.5mm. Now multiply
    by two for both
    sidewalls top and bottom and you have 287mm. Now convert
    mm to inches by
    dividing by 25.4 and you have 11.29 in. in sidewall
    height. Now add your 14
    in. wheel and you have 25.29 inches of diameter. Keep the
    diameter close and
    you speedometer will also be close.

    Rule of Thumb
    For every size you jump in width, drop you profile down
    one and the diameter
    will be close.
    Example:
    205/70/14-----215/65/14-----225/60/14.

    This is the only way I know of to get the same rolling
    diameter when using
    larger wheels.

    Rick Oster
    ------------------------------------
    From:"RICHARD GIMSER" <rigi57@yahoo.se>
    Hello Bob,

    Here is an answer to Jens question.

    Original tire size for a 57 is 7.50-14.
    Which has a circumference of 2050 mm and a diameter of 653
    mm (Jens is
    from Europe).
    Your tires 235/75R15 have a circumference of 2169 mm and a
    diameter of
    690 mm.
    Since you have left the original wheel size I assume you
    can also
    accept low profile tires.
    I suggest 225/65R15 with a diameter of 653 mm or
    235/60R15 with a diameter 644 mm.

    Good luck with your car.

    Here is my question:

    I'm going to Los Angeles October 8-24.
    Is there any event I shouldn't miss except for Long Beach
    and Pomona?

    Regards
    Richard
    Sweden
    ---------------------------
    From:Ilovemy56@aol.com

    In a message dated 9/17/2004 6:54:34 PM Pacific Daylight
    Time,
    bob_ford@sbcglobal.net writes:
    An interesting side note. Diesels produce millions more
    tons of smog than cars over 30 years old
    but you never see anyone proposing to clean up a diesel.
    I
    wonder why?

    BOB
    PLUS they STINK, They're NOISY & nerve
    racking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Richard
    ---------------------------------
    From:MuzikBiz01@aol.com

    In a message dated 9/17/2004 6:11:39 PM Central Standard
    Time,
    bob_ford@sbcglobal.net writes:
    Editor's note. Jim, where are you located. Someone
    recently told me they wanted to buy a 55
    hardtop. Please send me an e-mail for the next list
    that describes the car you have for sale.
    Also, have you seen the prices 57 convertibles are
    selling
    for now. You may own a gold mine.

    Bob,

    Greetings from Nashville....

    We escaped the major storms in the Southeast....water never
    reached the 4" to 6"
    level they first predicted for the Nashville area.

    As per your above referenced item in today's "Chevy List,"
    if you know of
    someone who is looking for a great '55 Bel Air 2DHT,
    "Surfer Girl" is available
    to the buyer. I've described her before, but to refresh
    your memory--she's Gypsy
    Red and Shoreline Beige; Virtually perfect inside and out.
    Minor rust near rear
    right (passenger) window; Emblems, stainless, chrome, seat
    covers, door panels,
    engine and trunk compartment(s), carpet, near flawless. No
    dents, or apparent
    body damage; the best 'driver' in Middle Tennessee. Five
    shows: 2 "First," 2
    "Second," 1 "Third" place. 39,600 ACTUAL MILES. Perspective
    buyers can see
    photos at my studio web site, www.treasureislenashville.com
    Go to photo
    "Gallery" on the tool bar. My numbers are: 615.297.0700
    studio; 335.1587 cell;
    591.8970 home. Cars on eBay in the same general condition
    are selling from $24k
    to $31k. Asking $26,500. Offering several Beach Boys
    memorabilia items--hand
    bill, tickets, vintage PR photo(s)--to the buyer as a
    'bonus.' We're coming up
    on the 50th Anniversary of the '55--the best overall
    production year that Chevy
    EVER had!! But I'm preaching to the choir

    Thanks,

    Fred
    ---------------------------------------
    From:JKOCONNOR@aol.com

    Bob,
    Please post the following items on your next "FOR SALE"
    list:

    '57 convertible top frame, needs restoring, opens freely.
    '57 factory wheels (5) w/Sears WWW & hubcaps
    '56 Bel Air 2 dr front seat, still has worn original
    covers.
    '56 265ci engine w/2 bbl carb, distributor & exhaust
    manifolds.
    '55 front fenders, need some work but not rusted out.
    '55 back bumber, needs rechroming.
    '55, '56 & '57 full hubcaps.
    '55 clock (converted).
    Odds & ends, i.e.; front brakes & control arms, heater
    parts, rams horn exhaust
    (different years), some windshield stainless, hood hinges,
    rear springs. Some
    Chevelle/Camaro.

    Cleaning out the barn. Thanks.

    Jim
    Raeford, NC
    '55 Sport Coupe
    '57 Del Ray
    '55 1st series PU
    ------------------------------
    From:"Neil Coburn" <daytonacams@webtv.net>

    We have two new 30-30 cams.Will sell at cost.$60.00
    each.Neil Coburn
    Daytona Cams P.O.box 5094 Ormond Beach,FL.32175
    800-505-2267
    info@camshafts.com
    ----------------------------------------
    From:"Dale D." <canyonrose@yahoo.com>

    "Can some list member tell me if it is possible to copy CD
    and DVDs on my
    computer. If so what hardware and software can I use?
    Thanks, Lyle"

    Don't ask me! I have the good fortune of having a
    26-year-old son who takes care
    of the computer, while I keep his truck running. His
    passion is computers, just
    as ours is old Chevys. I'll let him tell you.....-Delivery
    Dale

    Hi, the first thing you re going to need is either a
    cd-writer or a dvd-writer.
    Depending on what you are trying to copy (i.e., music cd,
    game cd, movie dvds)
    you will need to have a few programs to burn (means copy)
    these media. The first
    program you need is Ahead Nero version 6. This is excellent
    for burning all
    types of media (cd, dvd) Copying a Music cd with this
    program is pretty
    straight-forward. If you don't have Ahead Nero 6 you can
    either Download it from
    Aheads website or buy it most any computer software store.
    Copying games or
    movies get a bit trickier, mainly because of copyright
    protection. I need to
    stress that it is illegal to make a copy of music, games or
    a movie unless you
    own the original. That being said, not many people care too
    much about that.
    There are several websites that can help you copy games and
    movies. The first is
    www.afterdawn.com. This website has everything you need to
    make copies of movie
    DVDs. Including easy to follow tutorials for people new to
    this. For copying pc,
    ps2 or Xbox games go to www.Gamecopyworld.com, which also
    has excellent
    tutorials for the beginner. If you have any questions you
    can email me at
    scoobdeu@yahoo.com. Hope this helps. -Nick D.

    Note: Emails from TALL, single ladies also encouraged! -DD

    Editor's note. Great info. Thanks.
    BOB
    -----------------------
    From:Wjmcam@aol.com

    Looking for a good rebuilt steerig box ( no power) for a
    55 post.Old one has to much slop.
    Thanks. Bill wjmcam@aol.com
    ---------------------
    From:NomadMan55@aol.com

    To Jim with the 57' 210 hardtop with a Belair vin#,
    Are you sure the car wasnt tagged? Ive known guys who took
    tags from a junk car
    & put them on a car that they had no papers for or was
    missing the vin tag.
    - Warren
    ------------------------------------------------------
    From:YakimaMagic@aol.com

    In a message dated 9/17/04 4:10:08 PM,
    bob_ford@sbcglobal.net writes:

    From:Lyle Wilson
    Can some list member tell me if it is possible to copy CD
    and DVDs on my computer. If so what
    hardware and software can I use?
    Thanks
    Lyle

    Lyle, I use a Mac and can copy DVDs and CDs using a product
    called Roxio Toast
    Titanium. Roxio makes a similar product for Windows which,
    I believe, is now
    called Roxio Easy Media Creator. I haven't used the
    Windows product but people
    who have assure me that it is as easy to use as the Mac
    product, so I don't
    hesitate to suggest it.
    Jan Mowrey
    ---------------------------------
    From:"mr55chev" <mr55chev@comcast.net>

    On 9/16 DMYT 36 wrote:

    I would like to change front hubs to the roller bearing
    hubs. Do you know which
    cars I can get them from? I have a chance to get them from
    a junk yard near me.
    I did this a few years ago by cutting the drum off and
    using the spindles but
    forgot what I got them off of. Thanks Dan

    The hubs in question are off 1961 thru 1968 full size
    chevys and 64-67
    Chevelles. There may be others, but I know these work.
    Your 55-57 drums fit
    fine, or you can adapt discs if desired using these hubs.

    Sandy Pierce
    Salt Lak City, Utah
    ----------------------
    Bob

    I hope Don Kent is still on your list. Beside being a nice
    guy, there is no one more
    knowledgeable when it come to information on TVs. Perhaps
    someone else will also know the
    answer.

    I have heard that in a couple of years, all current analog
    TVs will need a converter box to work
    when TV stations switch to High Definition. Is that true?
    I am buying a new one and I would
    hate to buy one that will not work after 2 years.

    Ross Wilson
    ---------------------------
    From: Editor

    Here is a related question that I hope someone can answer.
    What is the best way to display on a TV what I have on my
    computer monitor?
    BOB
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    end of 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST
    BOB FORD
    18091 MARK CIRCLE
    VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA 92861-2648
    BOB_FORD@SBCGLOBAL.NET
    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
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