Subject: 57-56-55 CHEVY LISTF
Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 10:31:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: BOB FORD <bob_ford@sbcglobal.net>
To: "BOB,FORD" <BOB_FORD@sbcglobal.net>

THIS IS THE 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST MAY 18, 2004

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EDITOR

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From:"Gary White" <gwhitrun@comcast.net>

Please post these items for sale for me:

Smithy's glass pack mufflers 22" never been out of box $40

Bow Tie exhaust extensions 2 1/2" $10

Oil bath air cleaner element for 57(mine converted to Fram) $5

2 outside mirrors for 57-used not perfect but chrome glass type $15

Westclock for 57-has been restored but will not run all

of the time-best use if core for quartz $50obo

Sell all for one price of $75 + shipping.

Contact:

gwhitrun@comcast.net

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From:"goodwrench3" <goodwrench3@ywave.com>

Hi All, The answer to the tool time question Was that a real Nomad? No it
was not. They showed a nomad in most shots but if you look closely to the
car that the I beam hits it is just a 2 door wagon, not a nomad. I freaked
the first time I saw it as well!

Michael Derion

13341 Cedar Grove Ln SE

Rainier, WA 98576

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From:"SANDRA SCOTT" <SANDYSCOTT@peoplepc.com>

To Bob,

The service you provide is tremendous. Came to this site after reviewing
your for sale car list e-mail. I'm sure they

do not come to you in the format you send out; namely, the

prices being in order. Another great feature you provide for

us listees. Thanks Again! Carl & Sandy

To CJ- It has been my past experience, a cinder block works

great! It was fast and efficient. Mind you, we did this on a

beater. I wouldn't recommend this procedure tho. Carl & Sandy

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From:"Michael J. McDonough" <m477@Midwest.net>

Hi Bob

I was wondering if someone on the list could answer a couple

of questions that has puzzled me for a long time.

Do original wheels for a 57 Chevy 2drht have slots in them or

are the solid. My car is an original car and the wheels that

are on it are solid with no slots, however I have seen on

E-Bay people sell wheels that they say are original and they

have slots in them. Also were fender skirts for a 57 Chevy an

original option or were they an after market item? I purchased

a pair on E-Bay the guy said that they were original 57 Chevy

skirts. I took them to the body shop and had them painted

while waiting for the paint job I ordered a set of stainless

steel guards that go on the front of the skirts. When I got

the skirts back from the paint shop and tried to put the

guards on them the lower front of the skirts were too wide for

the guards. Now I'm wondering if the skirts I have are not for

a 57 Chevy. They seem to fit the car ok but after comparing

them to the picture of skirts from Danchuck's the lower front

part on mine are wider. I have always tried to keep my car as

original as I could and if the skirts I have are not right

that little voice won't let me sleep at night.I'm sure some of

you guys will understand. I know there are of guys on the list

that are a lot smarter than I am when it comes to 57 Chevys

that's what makes this list so great. I would appreciate any

help.

Thanks

Mike

M477@Midwest.net

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From:"Tom Ordway" <mrfi57@yahoo.com>

In answer to the question about the '55 Nomad in the

Tool Time show, If you watch carefully, when the beam

hit the car and crushed the roof, the painted window

frames on the doors indicate that it was a dummied-up

2 door wagon. Many Months after the show a friend of

mine was rummaging a wrecking yard up in Mojave,

California and saw the wagon and told me about it. He

hadn't seen the show and was perplexed as to what

happened. I explained what went on in the show, but I

sure hated seeing another 2 door wagon bite the dust,

as I have 2 driver '57 2 door wagons myself. I guess

it's good news for Nomad lovers.

Tom Ordway

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From:MARKS1957@aol.com

Bob,

I have been reading your list for some time now and have

finally found a need to use it. My 57 Chevy went through a

transplant last year.I put in a 1994 LT1 with its 4L60E trans.

It came out of a Camero and just had over 200miles on it when

I put it in.

I am now selling it (item #2478636716 on e-bay) to put in its

bigger brother, the LT4. The motor now only has just over 3000

miles on it and it worth about $3000 by itself. I am including

about $2000 worth of chrome and a brand new custom Ron Davis

Radiator with it. I even am including custom stainless steel

pipe to use instead of having to find a hose of using

coolflex. (see photos on ebay of the radiator/pipe) I am

asking $5000 for all of it, or the best offer. It does come

with a ECM and a custom plumbed/polished and chrome cover

water pumbed water pump. The list is extensive, but e-bay has

everything listed if anyone is interested.

The motor runs great and is in my 57 Chevy until June 21, when

it is scheduled to be pulled to have the LT4 put in. The

motor will be kept at the shop in Huntington Beach and can be

picked up there or can be shipped. If I get my asking price, I

will take care of the shipping.

Interested parties can reach me by my e-mail: marks1957@aol.com

or my cell phone: 414-309-7007, or at home 650-589-3857

Thanks, Mark

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From:MARKS1957@aol.com

Bob,

I have been reading your list for some time now and have

finally found a need to use it. My 57 Chevy went through a

transplant last year.I put in a 1994 LT1 with its 4L60E trans.

It came out of a Camero and just had over 200miles on it when

I put it in.

I am now selling it (item #2478636716 on e-bay) to put in its

bigger brother, the LT4. The motor now only has just over 3000

miles on it and it worth about $3000 by itself. I am including

about $2000 worth of chrome and a brand new custom Ron Davis

Radiator with it. I even am including custom stainless steel

pipe to use instead of having to find a hose of using

coolflex. (see photos on ebay of the radiator/pipe) I am

asking $5000 for all of it, or the best offer. It does come

with a ECM and a custom plumbed/polished and chrome cover

water pumbed water pump. The list is extensive, but e-bay has

everything listed if anyone is interested.

The motor runs great and is in my 57 Chevy until June 21, when

it is scheduled to be pulled to have the LT4 put in. The

motor will be kept at the shop in Huntington Beach and can be

picked up there or can be shipped. If I get my asking price, I

will take care of the shipping.

Interested parties can reach me by my e-mail: marks1957@aol.com

or my cell phone: 414-309-7007, or at home 650-589-3857

Thanks, Mark

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From:"David Alexander" <David.Alexander@PWGSC.GC.CA>

Bob Ford's 57-56-55 Chevy Internet Club List

Hello Bob,

I just surfed into the site throughhttp://www.angelfire.com/sc/chevy/ .

I like your site a lot. The pictures are fabulous. I can just feel the sun
and the dry air.

I have a 56 Nomad which I bought in California (Whittier) back in 1977. Onyx
Black and India

Ivory.

I don't presently belong to a club but I was looking for 5-6-7 info as I am
seriously considering

the disc brake upgrade.

I am puzzled by so many sets on the market.

I presently am running a power dual master cylinder with drums all the way
around.

I have rebuilt all of the wheel cylinders but the brakes are still very
touchy which I feel is

unsafe.

I have '61-68 hubs which allow upgrade from ball bearings to the tapered
roller bearings.

Are you aware of any disc brake set up (kit) in particular which is
preferable?

I also would like to know which components of the kits are available at my
local GM dealers and

what part numbers are used.

As I live in Canada I don't mind buying the parts of the kits which are
transition pieces to mount

the brakes but it seems extravagant to import some of the parts which are
available locally.

Anyway Bob, if you have the time to pass along any information to me in
regard to the above it

would be appreciated.

Have a great day.

David Alexander, NSLS

Manager, Legal Surveys & Land Information Management

Public Works and Government Services Canada

Real Property Professional and Technical Services

PO BOX 2247

1713 Bedford Row

Halifax, NS

B3J 3C9

Phone: (902) 496-5252

Fax (902) 496-5276

david.alexander@pwgsc.gc.ca

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From:jslee55@comcast.net



Hi Dick,

No it wasn't a Nomad that was used in the Tool Time episode that the I-beam
was dropped on. It

was a 2 door, Handyman wagon. The real Nomad is still around and has been
sold a few times. I

have

some pictures of the Nomad on my web site. http://home.comcast.net/~jslee55/

Jack

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From:NomadMan55@aol.com

Sandy,

I have shipped seats and other big boxes through Greyhound Bus

and it is a lot cheaper than UPS or FedEx.

- Warren

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From:Vmh55n6@aol.com

Hello Bob,

It has been a long time since submitting anything to the list.

I continue to enjoy reading your list and agree with everyone

that you indeed do a tremendous job. Doing a monthly email

Class of 1965 (North Salinas High - Salinas, CA) newsletter

myself, I certainly appreciate your time and effort.

Speaking of High School, although this is a Chevy list, I am

on the prowl for a 1964 Dodge Polara. This is "the car" my

husband had in High School and I would like to find one for

him. Not to worry, we still have our '56 Chevy 210 and our

'55 Nomad is now a reality (at the paint & body shop right

now), If anyone knows of a decent (drivable) Polara in the

West Coast, I would appreciate any information. It would be a

great surprise to make a Polara his next project!

Thank you,

Virginia - Bakersfield, CA

Editor's note. Everyone should check www.classmates.com See if your school
is listed

(if not add it) and see if the people you went to school with have
registered. You might find some old friends you would enjoy communicating
with. Anyone have an old high school flame they would like to see again? I
got out of high school in 1956. Talking to the people that graduated the
same year I did brought some very big surprises. People did not turn out as
was expected in high school. Can anyone relate to this?

BOB

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From:"Raelene" <svasilak@bigpond.net.au>

Bob,

I've spoken to a lot of people trying to find a nice '57

ragtop, and everybody highly recommends you.

I'm looking to buy a restored car in No.2 condition or better,

car must be to original specification, prefer a white car with

red/silver trim and a black top. Will consider a black or

turqiouse (not red) .Prefer an automatic car. Will pay right

money for the right car.

If you could pass on any leads or if you know of any, it would

be greatly appreciated.

yours in motoring,

Spiro Vasilakis

Melbourne, Australia

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From:"Charlie" <chas108@1smartisp.net>

It was a '55 Handyman, not a Nomad. The cars were switched at

the last minute so you've really got to pay atttention. In one

scene Jill's Nomad is there, the next it's a Handyman. The

full-frame doors and vertical B-pillar give it away. In the

next scene you see the Handyman "Nomad" in a garage with its

roof smashed. I'd like to think they found a Bondo special and

painted it up for the scene...

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From:WILLYHUAZ@aol.com

Hi Bob,

I have a friend who recently purchased a 1930 Pearce-Arrow,

now he wants to sell his 55 Chev B/A Sport coupe. It is in

peices, needs to be re assembled after paint. It has a new

upholstry kit, rebuilt 265 and powerglide, body work is all

done, all parts are there. This would be a numbers matching

car. Not that it matters to me. He is asking $8500 for the

car. Do you think that is a good price? Thanks again for the

great column, i look forward to reading it.

Bill Hughes

willyhuaz@aol.com

Selah, Wa.

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From:YakimaMagic@aol.com

To Bob and to Bill Davis,

Regarding transferring VHS recordings to DVD via

computers, I have done a lot of this and it is a fairly simple

procedure. You will need either an analog/digital

convertor...not expensive...$100 to $500 depending... or you

will need a digital camcorder that has both firewire and TV

cable ports. You will also need a firewire port on your

computer. I don't know why but USB 2 ports are almost never

used for digital video.

Once the proper connections are made, and if you have

appropriate software for editing video and for burning DVD,

there is nothing to it. Low cost or beginner software should

be adequate. When you play the VHS casette on the VCR, the

camcorder or a/d convertor will carry the signal to your video

editor and it will play on your computer monitor just as it is

playing on the TV screen (you don't really need the TV, but it

is disorienting to not have one).

If you have the interest in doing so, you can clean up

your project using the video editor. Otherwise you can just

burn it as is using the DVD software. I believe some low-cost

software applications are capable of both functions.

As Bob says, the simplest and cheapest way is to record

directly from a VCR to a DVD burner. The method I am

discussing in this post is best if you want to do some editing

as well. Editing is much more easily done on the computer

with good software than by trying to do it through players.

I suggest you not try to do any of this with the version

of Microsoft Movie Maker that comes bundled with Windows XP; I

have found it to be inadequate. Buy third-party software.

Most beginner apps cost under $100. If you have a Mac, iMovie

and iDVD are all you need; both come bundled as part of the

iLife suite and are on all newer Macs, or iLife can be

purchased for $49 from Apple.

If you need to buy a burner for this project, it seems that

DVD-R is compatible with the greatest number of DVD players.

Make at least two copies of your DVD. It is now being

discovered that CDs are not as archival as was once thought.

DVDs should last longer than CDs but this is still really an

unknown. A badly scratched or warped CD or DVD may be so

unusable that the data cannot be recovered and your backup

copy will save the day.

I am now hearing rumors that DVD will be around for only

about five more years; it is already being considered as

inadequate for huge files. Be prepared to re-record all your

DVDs to the next better thing when it comes along.

Altogether, this project should cost around $500 in

equipment and software, at most. If you use Windows, the most

you would need to buy are the convertor, a burner, the

software, and perhaps a firewire card. If you have a budget

PC, you may need to invest in a better video card. If you

have a newer Mac with a superdrive, you will need only a

convertor.

If anyone has specific questions, please email me and I

will happily answer you. Make sure you specify in the subject

line, that the email is in regard to this post in the Bob

Ford List or your email will be treated as spam and will be

deleted unopened, unfortunately.

I hope this helps and encourages a lot of computer users

to begin archival work on their family history. We now have

simple and affordable ways to do this which were never

available in the past. I do a lot of this for clients and see

tears in many eyes.

Jan Mowrey

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From:"Gary White" <gwhitrun@comcast.net>

Would you please post for me.

I have an original 57 clock-Westclock-that has been restored

and runs sometime. Probably needs to be converted. Will sell for $50

OBO.

Also does anyone have a tow bar that will fit the 57. I do not

want to clamp on the bumper but attach to the bolts underneath if

possible.

I only need it to move the car around short distances in Dallas.

Thanks for your help.

Gary

gwhitrun@comcast.net

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From:mfrench@exhibit-enterprises.com

Hello Bob

Just wondering if any list members

can recommend a good stainless repair

ship in the Detroit area. Thanks again for

all the hard work.

mike

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From:Nomadcpa@aol.com

Hi Bob:

In response to Dick with the Cameo regarding Tool Time. They

always featured a 55 Nomad on that program. But, when the

beam was dropped, a 55 non-Nomad wagon stood in and became the

giant hot dog bun. If you pay close attention without going

into shock you will see the door frame sticking up above the

smashed roof.

Sherwin Silver

1956 Nomad

Classic Chevys of Southern California

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From:"robert hamilton" <fiberglassfrank@earthlink.net>

For mr. Davis:

Yes you can have 8 MM,16 MM, VHS,put on DVD,I had all home movies,Even a

57 chevy fuel injection film put on DVD..It is a little costly but check

around. After you get first copy done then it is real cheap to get more

copies.

fiberglassfrank@earthlink.net

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From:MIKEPREDINA@aol.com

BOB, GREAT NEWSLETTER-DEFINITELY APPRECIATED. FOR DICK WITH

THE CAMEO REGARDING THE TOOL TIME NOMAD, FEAR NOT, A

BELOVED NOMAD DID NOT BITE THE DUST WHEN MAKING THE TV SHOW. I

REPLAYED THE TAPE ABOUT TEN TIMES AND THE REAL GIVE AWAY IS

WHEN THE CAR IS SHOWN IN THE GARAGE AFTER THE ACCIDENT, A

WINDOW FRAME IS CLEARLY SHOWN STICKING UP FROM THE DOOR. AS

WE ALL KNOW, (AND I DO, SINCE I GOT MY FIRST NOMAD IN 1966,

AND STILL HAVE A '57.) NOMADS DO NOT HAVE DOOR WINDOW

FRAMES; THEY ARE LIKE A HARDTOP-WHEN THE WINDOW IS DOWN, THERE IS NO FRAME
STICKING UP. IT'S ONE OF THE THINGS THAT REALLY MAKE A

NOMAD UNIQUE. SO REST EASY, THEY SACRIFICED A 150 OR 210 TWO

DOOR WAGON, AND NOT A NOMAD. ACTUALLY, ON EOF THE BIG

REASONS I SAW THAT SHOW WAS TO HOPEFULLY SEE THE BEAUTIFUL RED

NOMAD.



MIKE PREDINA CHAGRIN FALLS, OHIO

MIKEPREDINA@AOL.COM

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From:"tom beang" <tom57chevy@yahoo.com>

Hi Bob please post for sale

For sale 1956 station wagon rear bumper complete with tag

lights. I was going to install it on my 56 sedan but I sold

the car. This bumper was triple plated and is still in the

wrapper and was never used. The tag lights are brand new.the

price is $700.00 plus shipping. Tom Beang Stuart Fl.

tom57chevy@yahoo.com [772]335-5557

Thanks Love the list

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From:"Steve Norden" <alamo@netins.net>

Bob, two other shipping options are Greyhound Bus and some

commercial airlines. I've seen both used for somewhat larger

items.

Amos.

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From:"Ron R Nye" <ratpk@juno.com>



From ratpackracing (ratpk@juno.com)

Bob, I have been looking for a company that makes fiberglass garnish

moldings for a 55 2dr sedan. If anyone can refer me it would be

appreciated. Thanks, Ron.

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From:"John Pardi" <jons56@maine.rr.com>

Bob this is a great site for tri fivers. 50's & 60's memories

http://www.doo-wop.org/index.html

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From:"Don Kent" <dkent@socal.rr.com>

Hi Bob,

To Bill Ricklet,

The Fram CA-151 air filter (for '57 powerpak) is available at

Kragen Auto Parts. Have them look it up in their catalog. I

checked with my local store about two weeks ago. They're

still in stock and at the Kragen warehouse. Incidentally,

they were originally designed for the '57 Lincoln. If they're

that hard to find you better get more than one!

Good luck.

Don Kent

Northridge, CA

'56 BelAir H.T.

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From:MuzikBiz01@aol.com

That story from Bill Davis was great. I wish I'd done the same

thing many years ago before my parents passed on. I do have

old silent home movies going back to the late 30s, and include

early birthday parties, Christmas, their wedding in '39, and

other family events. My favorite, perhaps, is an 8MM film of

our first trip--in a '52 Chevy--across the 'old' Route 66--two

lanes, no air conditioning, 'mom and pop' indie motels, and

great food at local drive-ins and cafes along the way. It was

an era when you could buy a piece of pie from the woman who

actually baked it!

Our '52 did not even have a radio--my dad, who had gone

through the depression, and served in the Navy in World War 2,

along with working his way through Stanford University prior

to the war--was a practical man who thought that cars were not

a 'luxury' but a necessity. They were to get you from 'point

A' to 'point B.' No frills...no white side walls, air

conditioning, radio or other creature comforts.

We passed the time learning about the great history and

geography of our great land...played alphabet sign games, read

the Burma Shave signs, and stopped at each 'state line' to

take our picture in front on the "Welcome" sign. Many of them

were quite elaborate, and I recall "Texas" was a huge granite

sign in the shape of the state.

I remember Flagstaff and the old railroad station there;

Tucumcari, NM (and all the signs announcing how many more

miles it was ahead). I've driven that route many, many times

since, including the weekend before 9/11, but that wonderful

family trip in April 1953 is etched in my mind (and heart)

forever.

Have a great Sunday!

Fred/Nashville

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From:Clifchev@aol.com

Hello Bob,

Looking for Indy 500 programs 1970 and older. Must be in

very good condition. Also Hamms beer signs 1972 and older. May

consider other brands.

The Home Improvement episode showing Tim's Nomad being

crushed was actually a wagon.

We offer quality bumper replating & straightening. Quick

turn around. Many services available.

Cliff Waldron

Cliff's Classic Chevrolet

Portland Oregon

503-667-4329

www.cliffsclassicchevrolet.com

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From:fiftiesforever@optonline.net

Hello Bob, and List Members:

Just a note to let all the 55-57 owners know that we have new

triple plated show chrome bumpers available. Here are prices

and availability:

55 3pc front $339

55 3pc rear $339

55 front and rear guards $139 per pair

55 Wagon/Nomad rear center $125

56 3pc front $339

56 front guards $139pr

57 rear bumper ends $275pr

57 rear center $200

Give us a call if you'd like to order at 973 478 1306. We are

located in NJ. Hours are M-F, 9am-6pmEST. Thank You.

Donna

FIFTIES FOREVER fiftiesforever@optonline.net

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From:"Mike Oatman" <mikeoatman@yahoo.com>

To Bill Davis, regarding the VCR to DVD recorder machine..

Yes, they are now available. I bought one from Sears.

It's a Sansui model # 57-57103. It will play VHS tapes, or

will play/record DVD's, from several sources such as it's

own VHS function, the TV, or from a camcorder/external VHS

machine using the supplied RCA jacks etc.. I haven't tried

to make a DVD recording yet.. but it looks pretty simple to

do. I paid something like $399 for it, and I think it was

a (Sears) '03 Christmas special purchase.. so, I don't know

if they are still available or not.

Hope this helps..

Mike Oatman

55 BelAir

2-door sedan

mikeoatman@yahoo.com

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From:"Charlie" <chas108@1smartisp.net>

Bob, I looked up the Mohs in my Encyclopedia of American Cars

1940-1970 (Beekman House 1980)....the car they show in the

book is called the Mohs Ostentatienne Opera Coupe. Built from

1967-78 by Bruce Baldwin Mohs of Madison Wisconsin, the

Ostentatienne was 20'-6" long but had a 119" wheelbase. So a

lot of overhang. Weight was 5740 lbs. Height 69 inches.

International Harvester built the chassis to Mohs'

specifications. Engines were a 193-horse 304 V8 or a 250-horse

549 V8, both made by IH. The 549 came with a 5-speed manual.

I'm guessing these powertrains were what IH used in its medium duty trucks
and school buses. A water-cooled automatic was available. The cars also came
with removable skylight, butane furnace heater, 24-karat-gold inlaid
walnut-covered instrument

panel, 3/4" Ming Dynasty style carpet with 3/8" pad. And the

tires were wide whitewall 7.50x20 with nitrogen-filled inner

tubes. I'm not making any of this up! The item goes on to say

a base Ostentatienne ran $19,600 in the late 60's (when a new

'Vette ran for around $5,000!) The 549 V8 model was $25,600.

Production ran 3-4 cars per year. There was one other model

billed as a dual-cowl phaeton, called the Safarikar.

Introduced in 1971, it sold for $14,500. The picture they

show in the book is odd, to be kind. Weird proportions. Very

high roofline and a low greenhouse. slab sides with what looks

like a push-bar bumper (similar to what a lot of cars wore in

1973-74 as the automakers scrambled to comply with new safety

bumper standards.)

Look at it this way...if Cindy Crawford or Shania Twain were

reincarnated as a car, they'd both be'57 BelAirs. If Rosie

O'Donnell were reincernated as a car, she'd be a Mohs

Ostentatienne.

Editor’s note. Charlie, at first I though you well pulling my leg so I
looked up the MOHS and you were right on the money. That must have been one
strange car.

BOB

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From:Lester Besser" <lbn344@cone.net>

Bob

I am thinking of putting disk brakes on my BelAir. Some of the places that
sell these kits say

I should have the rotors "Drilled and Slotted". Can someone explain what
that means and

"Is it a good thing to have done?"

"What does it cost?"

"Who does it in Southern California?"

It has been a long time since you had some 50s information on the list so
here is my contribution.

What was Hank Kimball’s job?

Editor’s note. Didn’t Hank Kimball spend a lot of time at Sam Drucker’s
store in a town that got a famous restaurant (at least for men) named after
it? <G>

BOB

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