vol. 29 no. 10 • december 2014 - national chevy association...lillianna stevens mcdonough, ga paul...

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■ Cover Car■ New Members■ Now Showing■ Find the Hidden

Christmas Cookies■ Reprints■ Mail Order Swap Meet■ New Parts for Sale■ Classifieds■ Adventures of Barney

Vol. 29 No. 10 • December 2014

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National Chevy Assoc. would like to say “Welcome to the Club” to new members and to the “old-timers” renewing their membership.Name City Name City Name CityHoward Bork Robinsdale, MNEugene Osborne Garrison, KYMarco Botero Doral, FLMike Ellis Fayetteville, GAClarence Tyndall Garland, NCRon Rushton Gold Hill, ORTerry Cronk Central Square, NYJoseph Quillian Dallas, TXBill Williams Nanaimo, BCAmanda Topinka Rose Hill, KSMarvin Merchant Lake Jackson, TXDale Innocenti Brunswick, OHJess Wright Pierre, SDDavid Ward Oceanside, NYNick Gonzales Laveen, AZBruce Fox Portville, NYHector Valdez Santa Clara, CAVladimir Delgado Miami, FLRobert Donelli Gurnee, ILNorman Allen Edwardsville, ILBobby Groce Glasgow, KYThomas Conlon Hebron, NDJoe Guinta Los Angeles, CAJesus Rabago Nogales, AZRoy Clement Billings, MTEric Onick Novato, CADennis Mctigue Worthington, OHRobert Hutcherson Hixson, TXJerry Carpenter Robbinson, TXJesse Ramirez Salinas, CADerick Mohiswarnath Maryville, WAGeorge Krebs Janesville, WIRamon Rodriguez Loma Linda, CADaniel Stutzman Erie, PAJohn Sanders Leroy, MNTom Lila Wisconsin Rapids, WIJohn Batchie Escondido, CAJohn Guggenbickler Bella Vista, CAStephane Dupuis Georgetown, TXChris Garlidz Grand Ledge, MINorth Georgia Corvette Alpharetta, GAJasper Miranda Odessa, TXDorian Knowles Casa Grande, AZRay Neal Baton Rouge, LARoger O’Malley Sacramento, CAGary Edmunds Glasgow, KYJohn Asher West Lafayette, INJoe Hurtik Maypearl, TXRW Morgan Bartlesville, OKEric Flageole Lac A La Torture, QBJohn Marling Eatonville, WAJim Larson Saint Paul, MNChris Prewitt Clarksville, TNKevin Cheney Angora, MNMichael Nold Blue Springs, MORobert Hamilton Bernbill, PAJames Embry Borden, INDan Blades Bowie, MDSaul Dabalos Hale Center, TXFred Masterson Umatilla, FLDon’s Body Shop Urbana, OHJuan Pablo Gumucio-Zegers Doral, FLDale Pierce Kempner, TXDouglas Howell Holly Springs, MSJames Sanders Magnolia, AR

Ahmed Al-Amri United Arab EmiratesHarlan Goudy Mitchell, SDKamyar Moeinzadeh Champaign, ILEdwin Cluster Freeland, MDLorelee Furlong Timberlake, OHDara Smith Pontotoc, MSLanny Ulrich Mt. Vernon, WADale Farias Fairfield, CAThomas White Kenosha, WIDavid Armstrong Manteca, CAJames Stidham Ford, VADavid Vandewater Dodgeville, WIJerry McKin Albia, IADavid Sanchez Foothill Ranch, LAClifford Marsh Indianapolis, INMannon Jones Amelia, OHJan Stein Hilton, NYRobert Castor Santa Barbara, CAFrank Handy Winston Salem, NCSawyer Wong Shaughnessy, ABBeryl Lyon Bluff City, TNRobert Richardson San Diego, CADonny Bright Alvarado, TXJames Paleczny Las Vegas, NVJim Chapman Omaha, NEThomas Havens Hayworth, OKAlfredo Pacheco Pharr, TXErnest Marion Fontana, KSRobert Williams Zanesville, OHGeorge Colbeth St. Johnsbury, VTMike Cook Hanceville, ALJesus Chacon Tucson, AZKen Ayles Mount Pearl, NLJim Barrett Harmony, MNRudy Serrano Corpus Christi, TXGreg E. Johnson Salem, ORDave Steltz Athens, TNWilly Agront New York, NYRobert Weinert Visalia, CAJames Dunn Eugene, ORPhil Hicks Kelseyville, CAGene Dosnedos Genrima Morton Grove, ILThomas Branham Laconia, INTommy Olinger Cullman, ALBrandon Jones Rhome, TXLarry Heins Belmont, WIRichard Hebert Schenectady, NYRudy Escalera Moore, OKJeffrey Shaw Pittsfield, NHPaul Martrildonno Geneva, FLAdvanced Auto and Marine Marlborough, MAGreg New Shawnee, OKJoe Mioduszewski Muskego, WIAndrew Pizano Fullerton, CARickey Smith Stockbridge, GAJeffrey Behling Tucson, AZLawton Wimberly Stockbridge, GAWilliam Carberry Farmington, NYMark Bowers Milton, WICharles Love Huntsville, ALJames Sterling Las Vegas, NVBruce Morrison Puyallup, WAJoe Corsentino Clarksville, TNLannis Pitts Placerville, CATerry Black Knox, PA

Jeff Coggins Statesville, NCRyan Record Healdsburg, CADan Serna Sunnyvale, CAFrank Kula Arvada, COChristopher Malinas Apopka, FLRay Rucker St. Matthews, SCJim Costanzo Niagara Falls, NYIan Schexnider Pasadena, TXBetty Hilliard Wintersville, OHRon Brown Omaha, NEClay Dowis Bethany, OKGeoff Mason Bradenton, FLRay Snow Fort Worth, TXJohn Grew Rayland, OHLouis Richardson Tenino, WAGwen Brister Boguechitto, MSClyde Gill Ennis, TXRudy Jimenez Castroville, CACharles Palin Lafayette, NYDonald Stone Raleigh, NCJohn Cooper Carrollton, OHCarl Doyle Aylett, VAJohn Stewart Carrollton, TXLeonard Ecker Winterville, NCFrank Nizer Rensselaer, NYShannon Smith Spartanburg, SCJanice Moore Pueblo West, COJamie Lora Escondido, CAKari Hopper-Hicks Willard, MOVictor Alves Newark, NJKim Coker Silverhill, ALJames Powell Lexington, KYQuinton Pearce Gatesville, TXDick Dowing Ankeny, IAGary Elswick Pounding Mill, VAGary Brown Boiling Springs, PAJosh Myers Alachua, FLMike Orangias Shepherdsville, KYRGM De Bie NetherlandsSalomon Aranda Jr. San Juan, TXDavid Branagan Douglas, MALillianna Stevens Mcdonough, GAPaul Moses Ford, WAMike Gentry Anderson, INThomas Hurd Newark, DEJim Bragwell Jasper, ALJohn Freeman Kempton, INDarrell Richards Sugar Grove, ILErnest Hebert Baton Rouge, LADon Travis Mikado, MIAlfred Gerisch West Monroe, NYEmily Wilson Van, TXDaniel Martinez Colorado Springs, COMark Kozel Prescott Valley, AZJesse Alvarez San Bernardino, CAElva Maynard Huntington, WVJoseph Gregory Las Vegas, NVJohn Delgado Simi Valley, CARonald Ligue Chesapeake, VAStephens Zeiler Beverly Hills, MIJay Antenorcruz Woodbridge, VAJon Bruyere Rosebud, MOKyle Peck Hebron, OHThomas Wright Gardendale, ALEvonne Sargent Tetonia, ID

Welcome to the Club ___________________

December 2014 National Chevy AssociationTM 1

Hi from Nat’l. Chevy, Today is Nov. 10 and it looks like winter has begun. Some ares have received 12” so far. Here at the shop only a couple of inches so far have fallen, but 8 to 10” more is predicted. Hopefully it won’t come. Traffic is messed up everywhere as the roads are pretty much ice covered and getting to and from work is lengthy. We’re keeping pretty busy here and trying to finally finish some of the projects we’ve been working on. On my end I could use some pictures for the newsletter as I am running short for the next issue. Please help me out if you can.

I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving. Our granddaughter is a freshman at the University of Michigan and we haven’t seen her since the latter part of August. She spent some time working with us this summer and I really miss her. It’s hard to believe that another year is almost over. The years sure do go fast. Be sure to check out our website for good used parts and check out the Mail Order Swap Meet in this issue. I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas. See you in January. ‘Til then.....

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New Parts _____________________________1951-54 Rear Seat Armrests

with Ashtray

Excellent reproduction that has chrome plated ashtray and chrome band. Ready to install and

mounting screws are included.Black only. Order #579-2

$130.00 Pair

Reproduction that works great. Dr. Side Order #504A

Pass. Side Order #504B

$85.00 Each

Door Striker Plate


___________________________1949 Chevrolet Sales Flyer

PARTS LINE CLUB NEWSLETTER Volume 29 Issue 10 December 2014 is published monthly by National Chevy Association 947 Arcade St. St. Paul, MN 55106. Periodicals postage pending at St. Paul, MN, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to NATIONAL CHEVY ASSOCIATION 947 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN 55106. Continued on next page.


1949 Chevrolet Sales Flyer ____________________


___________________________1949 Chevrolet Sales Flyer


From 1949 Service & Construction Manual __


__ From 1949 Service & Construction Manual


It all started in 1954. I bought my first car when I was 14. It was a 1947 Chevy Fleetline. It had all the goodies...sunvisor, spot lights, fog lights, factory fender skirts. I had it painted black. I lived in the country so I could drive it on the back roads. I worked after school at a big farmer’s market so on my 16th birthday, with a brand new driver’s license in hand, I drove to work instead of hitchhiking. Three weeks later a man in a 1952 Chrysler backed out in front of me and there wasn’t enough of my car to rebuild. This all takes place in 1956. My dad had found another car for me which he insisted I buy. A 1950 Chevrolet with 25,000 miles on it, but it was a four-door. No one drove a four door back then unless they were at least 50 years old. I pulled it in the garage and started to remove all the door handles. I took off the hood ornament and everything off the deck lid, dropped the whole car 3” and took it to the paint shop where it was painted snow white with red pin striping. I added fender skirts, wide white tires and flipper hub caps. Well, now I’m 75 years old and have had at least 19 cars that I built in my life. Now I am back to my favorite...the 1950 Chevrolet. It has a 235 6 cylinder engine, Fenton headers, 4 speed Saginaw transmission, 232 gears in the rear. I can run 65 mph at 2100 rpm. I had it painted supposedly dark

blue but it looks black and sometimes purple. I have added the wide whites and a set of original 1956 Olds Fiesta hubcaps.

The Old Man with A PlanRon Cahill

P.S. - Many of my parts came from National Chevy – from St. Paul, MN to Tampa, FL.

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Now Showing ____________________________ Thanks to National Chevy and all their help and parts I finished my 1954 Chevy. It was sold new in Jacksonville, FL. I was the third owner with 85,000 miles on the car. After a lot of work and many hours we enjoy driving it and going to some shows and car meets. I am sending you some pictures of my car if you can use them, and also renewing my membership.

ThanksMark ZornRiverview, FL


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National Chevy’s Mail Order Swap Meet ___1. 1953-54 Convertible Dome Light Lens, NOS $302. 1953-54 Convertible Dome Light Switch, NOS $403. 1952 Center Grill Bar, NOS (has some shelf wear) $2004. 1953 Passenger Side Grill Corner (very nice core) $1005. 1953 Powerglide 54 All Models 60 lbs. Gauge Cluster (all working) $2256. 1951 Hood Bezel – very nice $507. 1949-50 Hood Latch (cleaned and primed) $408. 1953-54 Hood Latch (cleaned and primed) $409. 1953 Hood Bird, NOS $12510. 1953-54 Trunk Latch with Key and Lock $5511. 1949-54 Passenger Side Door Striker *Chrome* Very Nice $4012. 216/235 Engine Cooling Fan *good used* $4013. Oil Filter Canister with New Filter (cleaned and painted) $11014. 1949-53 Valve Cover (top mount) *** nice *** $60

Call National Chevy if interested.There is only 1 of each item, so don’t wait to order.

651-778-9522


Mail or Fax to NCA, 947 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN 55106 • Fax 1-800-785-5354 or 651-778-9686

Congrats to Bill Kianka of Hopewell, NJ, winner of the Hidden Hub Cap Contest.Congrats to “Starvin” Marvin Phibbs, of Tennessee, winner of the Hidden Leaf Contest.

In this issue you will find five Christmas cookies hidden in articles or ads. To enter the contest, find the Christmas cookies, fill in the form below and mail or fax your entry to us by December 15, 2015. On December 18 we will draw the contest winner. Remem-ber - if you don’t enter you can’t win. Have fun. Contest open to current members only please.

Entry FormName ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip_____________________________________________ Phone (______) __________________

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FOR SALE — 1949-52 accessory front bumper guard, 1949-54 wiper motors vacuum Trico, 1949-54 orig. oil filter canister, $45; 1949-52 orig. ignition switches comp., key, housing, $40; 1951-52 radio delet plates, $25; 1949-52 orig. metal outside sunvisor, $250; 1949-52 Styleline vent 4-dr. back window locks, gas-kets, frames, $65; 1949-54 hood hinge, $65; 1949-54 hood hinges, $65; 1953-54 back arm rest 2-dr. no ash tray 210 $35; 1953 center grill tooth, $15; 1949-52 Styleline back seats 2-dr., $50; 1950 arm rest 4-dr., $40; 1954 front fenders with inner fender, pair, $100; 1953-54 trunk lock, key comp. assembly, $40; 1949-54 dome light, bezel housing switch comp. unit Sedan, $40; 1949-52 door rollers hook on check link, 1949-54 orig. air cleaners, $35; carb carter we 216 eng., 1953-54 2-dr. sill plates orig. 39” 1950-54 wiper switches, orig. knobs comp. housing, cables, 1949-54 cigar lighters comp., $30. (715) 748-4897 WI

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FOR SALE — 1953 Power Glide transmission and complete rear-end out of running car. 355 gear ratio. $400. Please call Ralph (618) 791-7382. [email protected]. Red Bud, IL

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FOR SALE — Mustang 2 complete front sus-pension system with power steering rack, disc brakes, new cross member, shocks, springs, and all related parts and hardware. Also, new rear springs, shocks, and all related hardware. Also, new front and rear sway bars. Everything is NEW and has never been installed. $2,985 in total parts and shipping. Will sell for $2,000 FIRM. Come and get it! (772) 359-9666

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FOR SALE — Brand new in original boxes, never installed, a 1949-54 Mustang II com-plete front assembly, power steering rack, disc brakes Tubelar A-arms, all hardware, it’s all there. Also new rear springs & shocks & all hardware. Also new sway bars front and rear & all hardware. Cost $2,700. Will sacrifice for $2,000 Firm. Come and get it in Florida. (772) 359-9666

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FOR SALE — Center grill bar for 1953 Chevy. Needs rechromed, $100. NOS steering wheel for 1953-54 150 Series, $200. NOS 1953 grill end, $50. Call (814) 677-4673. PA

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATESPlease advertise ‘49 through ‘54 Chev parts only. “Parts-Line” is printed once monthly and members receive 3 free 25-word ads per year. Ads over 25 words run 10¢ per word over the 25 word limit. Ad rates for non-members are $3.00 up to 25 words and 10¢ per word thereafter. All ads will run for 3 consecutive issues unless cancelled by you. Please put prices on items that you adver-tise. Mail 947 Arcade, St. Paul, MN 55106 or fax 1-800-785-5354 or email [email protected] ads before the first of the previous month.

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FOR SALE — 1949-52 S.S. gas tank guard, $10 ea.; 2” lowering blocks, $25; set of back-up lights, nice, $60; brake light switches, $12 ea.; guide turn signal control, $70; N.O.R.S. gas pedal, $12; N.O.R.S. conv. boot bags, $35 ea.; window washers with bracket, $120 ea.; power seat window or top pumps, $95 ea.; N.O.R.S. traffic light viewer, $60; 1949-50 mint set S.S. rear stone guards, $300; heater control switch, $40; deluxe heater fan switch, $25; sun visor bracket, $25 a set; wind up clock, nice, $65; ignition switch with bracket, no keys, $25 ea.; 1953-54 tissue dispenser, nice, $70. Tim Murphy, 24185 Highway 82, Park Hill, OK 74451. (919) 453-0541

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FOR SALE — 1952 hood, $150; 1952 skirts, $60. Parts in nice condition. Other misc parts on hand. Duluth, MN (218) 260-1440. David

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FOR SALE — 1951 front fender Deluxe strips, brand new, never been on car, $250; 1951-52 cigarette lighter, complete, still in original box, $60; 1952 trunk bezel, origi-nal, nice shape, still shines, $70; 1950 Chevy grill, real nice shape, $300; 1937 car radiator, good shape, $125; 1937 transmission, top load, $150; 1937 back fender, glass, $60; 8 track player, mounts under dash $50; 1951-52 Coupe back window, $60; 1962 Impala back window, $60. All parts are plus ship-ping. James (707) 544-7488 CA

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FOR SALE — 1953-54 Wagon Parts 2nd seat, $250, excellent condition; roof rack $400 - free shipping; tailgate parts. (928) 580-5617 AZ

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FOR SALE — 1953 & 54 front fenders, $150 ea.; doors, $150 each; hood, $150; radio, $100; radio block off plate NOS, $50-no freight charge, on small parts. Gravel shields, $125; fender skirts 1949-50, 1951-52, 1953-54, $150 freight paid; 1953 grill parts, lots of other parts. (928) 580-5617 AZ. Also 1949-52 parts.

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FOR SALE — Missouri. Full 216.5 engine from 1951 Styleline Deluxe available. 100,000 miles, full documented overhaul at 96,000 miles. Runs great, call or email at (573) 587-3259 [email protected]

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PARTS WANTEDWANTED — Pete - Looking for 1954 center grill tooth, driver quality or better. (716) 537-9817

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WANTED — Looking for 3 one barrel carbu-retors for 6 cyl. 292 engine for a 1950 Chevy Sedan Delivery. Call Johnny at (931) 762-4546. TN

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WANTED — Quarter rear glass frame, drivers side for 1953 or 1954 Chevy convertible. Call Jim at (765) 963-5943

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PARTS FOR SALE

NATIONAL CHEVY’SFAX LINE.Place orders 24 hours a day.Email or Fax [email protected]: (651) 778-9686 or 1-800-785-5354Or phone us at (651) 778-9522

Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Central time.


We want to know.CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM

Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________ State ______ Zip ____________

Return to: National Chevy Assoc., 947 Arcade, St. Paul, MN 55106 • Fax 1-800-785-5354 or 651-778-9686.

WANTED — Left front window interior gar-nish moulding for 1949 Chevy Fleetside 2 dr., in good condition. Call Dave (563) 423-7255 evenings best.

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WANTED — 1949-54 visors & wrap-arounds (bumper ends). (928) 580-5617 AZ.

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CARS FOR SALE

FOR SALE — 1951 Skyline Deluxe 2-dr. 216 CU 6 volt 3 sp. All mechanical parts replaced. New Coker WW tires. Complete new exhaust. Sun Visor, spot light, color black. Garage stored. Same owner for 40 years. $7,000. Mike (847) 384-9912. Chicago area.

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FOR SALE — 1953 4-dr. 210 6-cyl. Blue Flame 3 on the tree, mild custom. 2004 reworked engine and replaced the parts needed. Added Fenton headers with low sound mufflers. 2005 ground-up restoration, parts purchased from NCA, all bills saved. Not shown on picture, added spot lights. Show winner. Over $1,000 in hard-to-find parts go with sale. $15,000 or best offer. (570) 592-3799. Tony. PA

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Classifieds _____________________________FOR SALE — 1951 Chevy 2-dr. Fleetline De-luxe. New gray interior, garnet red, 53,000 actual miles. Extra parts include the original set of tires, transmission, generator, clutch pressure plate, coil, throwout bearing and gas tank. $7,500. Call Lowell at (573) 701-1112.

Feb___________________________FOR SALE — Yes it is a CHEVY CLUB COUPE, rare, title reflects Club Coupe...Corvette drive train, 4 wheel power disc brakes, OD transmis-sion, nice wiring, windows, mirrors, trim etc, there is lots new and added this car since pic-ture was taken. $18,500 email Frank at [email protected] or 931-247-2760 please reference this ad.

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