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


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THIS LIST IS DESIGNED AS A MEANS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN
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A
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EDITOR
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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:
http://www.chevrolettruckservice.com...009/index.html
2003 photo at Bob Ford's
http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/...hering/m74.jpg

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
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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
www.classicbowtie.com
email 567chevy@classicbowtie.com
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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