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See and Be Seen Part 2 Install…Upgrading the Taillights and Parklights in your Classic!Part 2, Parklight and TaillightsIn our last Danchuk Update we showed you how to upgrade your sealed beam headlights with the newer, brighter Xenon bulbs so you could see better and farther while driving your Classic. This time we will cover the installation of the new and very cool, LED parklights and taillights. We even install an LED dome light for good measure.

There are a number of options you can choose from for an LED conversion starting with the really simple installation of LED replacement bulbs. Next available are LED conversion plates. The new Digi-Tails LED conversion plates (which offer additional options over the standard LED conversion plates) and plug in LED replacement lens assemblies. Also, you will need to replace your flasher with a new electronic unit (Danchuk# 13677) as the lower resistance LED lights won’t work if you don’t…and we don’t want that! Let’s get started.

Tools you will need:• 3/8" Nut Driver or 3/8" Deep Socket• 3/8" Ratchet and 3" Extension• Phillips Screwdriver• Flat Blade Screwdriver• Wire Stripper/Crimp Tool• Needle Nose Pliers• Sharp Utility Knife or X-Acto Knife• Silicone Spray or Wire Lube• Wax and Grease Remover

To give you an idea of how to install all of the different options for LED conversions, we are going to install the Digi-Tails conversion plates on a 1956, the plug in LED lens assemblies and the standard LED conversion plates on a 1955 and the LED conversion plate for the dome light in the 1956. Procedures for the parklight and taillights will be similar for each LED upgrade option and, of course, some of the procedures will vary depending on which year, 55-56-57, you are working on. Each section will assume that you have already disconnected the negative battery cable from the battery to prevent possible shorts and sparks. Which is SOP when working on any car, right?

Digi-Tails 1956 Parklight ConversionDanchuk # 17195

1.) With your Phillips screwdriver remove the two screws that hold the parklight lens in place and remove the lens and gasket.

2.) Remove the light bulb from the socket.

3.) Remove the pigtail from the back of the parklight housing.

4.) Remove the park-light hous-ing f rom the backing plate by re-moving the 4 nuts on the back with your 3/8" nut driver or 3/8" deep socket and ratchet.

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llGO Brighter by Upgrading Your Park or Taillights5.) Next you will remove the brass inser t that holds the stock bulb and wiring loom. (If you do not have the brass insert, skip to step 6.) Care-fully place the housing over a vice that is opened up wide enough for the insert to fall through. Place the 3/8” e x t e n s i o n , fat-side down onto the brass insert. With your hammer, g e n t l y t a p the extension against the brass insert. The brass insert will pop out.

6.) Feed the wires for the L E D p a n e l through the hole in the back of the parklight housing and place the LED panel inside the housing. 7.) Replace the lens gasket with a new one (we like to paint ours silver so t h e y d o n’ t show through the clear lens) and reinstall the lens on the housing.

8.) With your needle nose pliers remove the blue and purple wires from the grey connector on the core sup-port and cut off the brass connectors. Then remove the stock parklight wires from the tube.

9.) Using your silicone spray or wire lube, lubricate in-side of the wire harness tube. Feed the wires from the LED panel thru the big end of the tube and slide the tube onto the back of the parklight housing.

10.)Remove the old rub-ber seal from the back of the parklight housing and replace it with a new one. Install the new seal with weather-stripping adhesive per the directions, placing the seal seam at the bottom of the housing.

11.) Re-install the parklight housing onto the backing p l a te a n d re-install the nuts, tighten t hem w i t h y o u r 3 / 8 ” socket and ratchet.

12.) Feed the wires f rom the p a r k l i g h t through the grommets on the in-ner fender and the core support. Crimp the supplied connectors onto the ends of the new wires.

13.) Slide the male blade con-nectors on t h e n ew wires into the grey con-nector on the core support (blue where the blue wire was and brown where the purple wire was). Ground the black wire where the other wires are grounded on the core support.

That’s it. Reconnect the battery cable and hit the switch, you now have very cool LED parklights.

Plug in LED replacement taillight and backup light lenses, 1955 Models,Danchuk #14540 and #14542.

1.) With your Phillips screwdriver, remove the taillight bezel.

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2.) Again with your Phillips screwdriver, remove the lens mounting strap, backup light clip and the tail and backup light lenses.

3.) Remove both the tail-light and back-up light bulbs.

4.) Remove the old lens gasket, you may need a small flat blade screwdriver or similar for this, and replace with a new one.

5.) Install the new taillight lens assem-bly by f i rst installing the bulb connec-tor into the socket. Place the LED lens assembly into place and, with your Phillips screwdr iver, re-install the screw at the top of the lens.

6.) Install the new backup light lens as-s e m b ly by installing the bulb connector into the socket as you did in step 5 and putting the LED lens assembly into place and secure it with the lens clip and Phillips screw.

7.) Install the lens strap and taillight bezel in reverse order of dis-assembly and hook up the battery.

Look at the difference between the stock and LED. This is well worth the time and effort if you ask us.

LED replacement taillight panels, 1955 Models, Danchuk #12293.

These are only made for the taillights so we used an 1156 LED replacement bulb for the backup lights, Danchuk #12358.

Steps 1-4 are the same as the plug in steps above….

5.) Install the 1156 LED re-p l a c e m e n t bulb in the backup light socket.

6.) Remove the pigtail con-nector from the stock wir ing loom and cut the purple and black wires from the connector. Discard the connector.

7.) Remove the trunk grommet and tube. Slide the wires from inside the tube.

8.) Our pigtail tubes were junk so we re-placed them with Danchuk # 12244. Use super glue to attach the tube to the grom-mets for ease of installation. They are left unattached to allow for ad-justment in length. If your tubes are in good shape go to step 9.

9.) Route the LED pane l wires through the pigtail tube; lube the inside of the tube if n e c e s s a r y. Run the new pigtail wires/tube assem-bly back thru the trunk hole up to the back of the taillight housing. Slide the wires thru the back of the housing and slide the end over the light socket.

10.) Connect the LED panel wires to the stock taillight w i re l oom. Red to pink on the driver side and red to purple on the passenger side and black to black. There is a yellow wire on the LED wiring that is not used for a stock harness. This wire gets tucked back into the loom and covered with tape.

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llUpgrade the Park or Taillights in Your Classic!

Note: The kit comes with a crimp on con-nector that can be used to connect the LED wiring. We, however, chose to use a bare wire connector and shrink tubing…you can hard solder as well if you like.

11.) Install a new lens gasket.

12.) Slide the LED panel into the lens and plug the LED wires into the LED panel.

13.) Install the Phillips screw into the top hole of the taillight lens and secure the lens/LED panel assembly into the taillight housing.14.)Install the backup light lens, strap and bezel in reverse order from dis-assembly.

SpecialInstructions: Danchuk tail-light lenses are designed to be used without the diffuser and are narrower t h a n s to ck lenses inside. As such, if you are using Dan-chuk taillight lenses with this conversion the black plastic holder the LED panel screws to must be trimmed to fit the narrower lens. You will need to unscrew the LED panel from the black panel, trim the black panel to fit inside the Danchuk lens and reassemble before installation.

This is what the LED lens assemblies, on the left and the LED conversion plate and 1156 LED style bulb look like on the right. Both the conversions make a heck of a difference from stock.

Plug in LED dome light panel, Danchuk #14973.

You are probably asking yourself why you need to replace the dome light bulb with an LED light panel. Well, for one they are much brighter (2-3 times) and whiter than a stock bulb, they don’t heat up and yellow your lens and they are so easy to install it’s almost a no brainer. Oh yeah, they use 90% less power…so you can leave the doors open at the shows and take a lot longer to run down your battery, if at all.

1.) With your straight blade screwdriver, pop the dome light lens out of the dome light assembly.

2.) Remove the dome light bulb.

3.) With some of the wax and grease remover on a towel, clean the inside of the dome light assembly.

4.) Remove the dome light LED pane l from the pack-age and plug in the l ight bulb plug to the socket in the housing.

5.) Remove the double s t i ck t a p e backing from the tape on the LED panel, line it up and press it into place in the dome light assembly.

6.) Replace the dome light lens.

That’s it. We do recommend, however, that you put on your shades before trying out your new dome light…there is THAT much difference.

Now your Classic has really cool LED lights that are much brighter and easier for the people around you to see, and anything we can do to make that happen is good for us and the other drivers around us. And did we mention they look really cool? Till next time….have a great summer!

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taillightreflectorled KitNot your standard 1956 taillight reflec-tor. This replace-ment 1956 taillight reflector adds the custom touch and safety of 5 bright LED lamps to brighten up the rear of your classic. The LED lights are easily wired into your existing wiring harness and improve visibility without changing the original classic design. 1956 ......#16276 .. $8.95 ..............$7.95/ea.

lens gasKet setsEach set includes gaskets for the parklights, back-up lights, and taillights. Our durable, original design gaskets are made of a cork and rubber combination that is designed to outlast either material alone. Made in the USA.1955 ......#392 ...... $9.95 ..............$8.95/set1956 ......#393 ...... $9.95 ..............$8.95/set1957 ......#394 ...... $9.95 ..............$8.95/set

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taillight lens led conversionsLED Taillight conversions convert the tail, stop, and turn signals into very bright and vis-ible LEDs giving you maximum brightness for better visibility and safety. They don’t run hot like traditional bulbs so your lenses last longer too. Due to the LED’s low resistance a new electronic flasher, part #13677, below, is recommended.1955 Premium 20 LED’s .............................#12293 ...... $89.95 .................... $79.95/pr.1956 Standard .............................................#12295 ...... $89.95 .................... $79.95/pr.1957 Standard .............................................#12296 ...... $89.95 .................... $79.95/pr.

led lens asseMbliesThese LED taillights and back-up lights feature fully sealed electronics and come with #1157 or #1156 plug for easy installation (except ‘56 version). Taillights are available in either red or clear lenses. 1955 taillights have 60 LED’s, 1956’s have 40 LED’s, and 1957’s have 51 LED’s. Back-up lenses have 26 LED’s.1955 Taillight, w/ Red Lens (Shown) ..........#14540 ...... $33.95 .................... $29.95/ea.1955 Taillight, w/ Clear Lens ......................#14541 ...... $33.95 .................... $29.95/ea.1955 Back-Up, w/ Clear Lens .....................#14542 ...... $54.95 .................... $49.50/ea.1956 Taillight, w/ Red Lens .........................#14543 ...... $26.95 .................... $23.95/ea.1956 Taillight, w/ Clear Lens (Shown) .......#14544 ...... $26.95 .................... $23.95/ea.1956 Back-Up, w/ Clear Lens .....................#14545 ...... $57.95 .....................$51.95/ea.1957 Taillight, w/ Red Lens .........................#14546 ...... $30.95 .................... $27.95/ea.1957 Taillight, w/ Clear Lens ......................#14547 ...... $30.95 .................... $27.95/ea.

led flasherThis low resistance flasher will work with both LED and incandescent bulbs and is a must have when using LED light bulbs.All Flasher, LED..............#13677 .. $22.95 .......... $19.95/ea.

taillight Mounting asseMblyAll the assorted screws and retainer clips to do the job right. Fasten those new tail-light lenses, mounting straps, and bezels in place the right way.1955 ......#1029 .... $8.95 .............. $7.95/set1956 ......#1045A . $9.95 ..............$8.95/set1956 Lower J -Nuts

..........#16629 .. $5.95 ............. $/5.25pr.

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inner ParKlight &taillight housing seals These four piece sets are fabricated with the best rubber available. Made in the USA.1955 ......#560 ...... $11.95 ............ $10.75/set1956 Best, (Shown)

..........#560A ... $11.95 ............ $10.75/set

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digi-tails conversion KitsDIGI-TAILS kits are safer and brighter than standard factory lights or other LED kits be-cause these light-panels contain high-intensity wide-angled LEDs that are strategically positioned to maximize light output and fully optimize your lenses. And are also the only fully sequential LED kits. Digi-Tails utilize advanced technology by lighting LED’s in a fluid and sweeping pattern, rather than merely lighting up blocks of LEDs. DIGI-TAILS allows you to choose standard operations or the fully sequential feature with a flip of a switch, conveniently located on every board. Included pigtail kits come complete with everything needed to replace your old standard bulbs with high quality LED lighting; clear instructions are included. DIGI-TAILS are designed and manufactured for durability and unsurpassed quality here in the USA.1955 Taillight................................................#17191 ...... $249.95 .................$224.95/kit1957 Taillight................................................#17193 ...... $199.95 ..................$179.95/kit1955 Parklight .............................................#17194 ...... $109.95 .................. $98.95/kit1956 Parklight .............................................#17195 ...... $109.95 .................. $98.95/kit1957 Parklight .............................................#17196 ...... $99.95 .................... $89.95/kit1955 Taillight & Parklight ............................#17197 ...... $299.95 .................$269.95/kit1957 Taillight & Parklight ............................#17199 ...... $249.95 .................$224.95/kit

taillight harnessPigtail groMMets1955-56 #12244 .. $27.95 ......... $24.95/pr.1957 ......#12245 .. $27.95 ......... $24.95/pr.

ParKlight, taillight and bacK-uP lens screW sets Highlight your new lenses with new as-sembly hardware. These screws are stain-less and won’t rust or corrode, and can be polished to a mirror finish. 1957 kit does not include the back-up lens screws.1955 ......#1908 .... $4.95 ..............$4.45/set1956 ......#1909 .... $4.95 ..............$4.45/set1957 ......#1060 .... $5.50 ..............$4.95/set

ParKlight led KitReplaces the original bulb with a solid state LED circuitry. Can also be wired for daytime running lights (DRL) for additional visibility and safety.1957 Amber, with Harness & Hardware..............#15016 .. $114.95 .......$103.45/kit

led ParKlight conversionsUpdate your lights with this easy to install LED Conversion. Features 48 super bright LED’s with polycarbonate lens. Electronics are fully sealed against the elements and comes with 1157 style plug for easy hook-up. Dont forget the electronic flasher #13677 for proper operation. 1955 Amber w/ Clear Lens .........................#15564 ...... $33.95 .................... $29.95/ea. 1955 Amber w/ Amber Lens .......................#15565 ..... $33.95 .................... $29.95/ea. 1956 Amber w/ Clear Lens .........................#15566 ...... $37.95 .................... $33.95/ea. 1956 Amber w/ Amber Lens .......................#15567 ...... $37.95 .................... $33.95/ea. 1957 Amber w/ Clear Lens .........................#15568 ...... $15.95 .....................$13.95/ea.1957 Amber w/ Amber Lens .......................#15569 ...... $15.95 .....................$13.95/ea.

taillight Mounting straPsThese stainless steel straps divide the back-up light lens from the taillight lens.Made in the USA.1955 ......#073 ...... $14.95 .......... $12.95/pr.

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doMe lens bezel Beautifully plated in brilliant chrome, this bezel uses a #212 lens, below. One bezel required per car. 1955-57 Sed/ Wgn, ’56-57 Hardtop..............#212A ... $14.95 .......... $13.45/ea.

doMe lensThe heat of the dome light will yellow almost any plastic, and eventually wears the old lens out. The ideal solution is this dome lens, correctly reproduced to fit all sedans, wagons and 1956-57 hardtops. 1955-57 #212 ...... $12.95 ........... $11.65/ea.

noMad doMe lensOnly high-quality plastic and original design molds are used to produce this rare lens. Fits all Nomads and 1955 hardtops. Specialty items like this are what made Danchuk Manufactur-ing the industry leader. Two per car. Made in the USA. 1955-57 Nomad & ’55 Hardtop

..........#213 ...... $9.95 ............. $8.95/ea.doMe light lensharnessgroMMet This grommet keeps the wires from chafing on the edge of the hous-ing. Hardtops1955-57 #811 ...... $4.95 ............. $4.45/ea.

doMe light housingUsed with lens #212 and bezel #212A.1955-60 Sedan & Wagon,

1956-57 Hardtop ..........#12525 .. $29.95 .......... $26.95/set

doMe light sWitch coverThis is for the manual dome light switch that is located in the cargo area on Nomads.1955-57 Rear, Nomad

..........#12619 .. $7.95 ............. $6.95/ea.

doMe light housing and lensAnother rare and beautiful reproduction from Danchuk. We recently made all new tooling from the ground up to produce this exquisite piece. Each includes the bezel, socket and lens. Two required per car.1955-57 Nomad, ’55 Hardtop

..........#214 ...... $36.95 ..........$33.25/ea.

led doMe lighthousing conversionTry these high efficiency dome lights that use 90% less power than ordinary lights, are 2-3 times brighter than the old standard and don’t heat up. Plugs directly into the dome light housing, #12525.1955-57 Sedan, ‘56-‘57 Hardtop,

‘55-‘60 Wagon ..........#14973 .. $54.95 ..........$49.45/ea.

1955-57 Nomad, ‘55 Hardtop ..........#14974 .. $59.95 ..........$53.95/pr.

led doMe light asseMblyNot just a conversion kit, but the entire dome light assembly. Includes housing, bezel and lens with LED curcuit board installed.1955-57 Exc. Nomad and 55 Hardtop

..........#16819 .. $59.95 ..........$53.95/ea.

led light bulbsGet the great look and color available from LEDs for your 55-57 with these replacement LED bulbs. Each bulb works like the originals, but utilizes the newest technology to de-liver a brighter bulb that uses less energy and doesn’t get hot! Colors are visible when lit. Due to the LED’s low resistance, a new flasher, part number#13677, may be required for proper operation. Style and design may vary.All Red, 1157, Taillight/Parklight (Shown) ..#12353 ...... $10.95 ......................$9.85/ea.All Amber, 1157, Taillight/Parklight (Shown)......................................................................#12354 ...... $10.95 ......................$9.85/ea.All White, 1157, Taillight/Parklight (Shown)......................................................................#12355 ...... $19.95 ..................... $17.95/ea.All Red, 1156, Back-Up Light ......................#12356 ...... $9.95 ........................$8.95/ea.All Amber, 1156, Back-Up Light .................#12357 ...... $9.95 ........................$8.95/ea.All White, 1156, Back-Up Light (Shown) ....#12358 ...... $17.95 .....................$15.95/ea.

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blacK PoWder coated & chroMe steel fan shrouds1955-57 V8 in 6 Cyl. Core Support .............#16625 ...... $109.95 .................. $98.95/ea.1955-57 V8 in Stock Position .....................#16626A .... $109.95 .................. $98.95/ea.1955-57 V8 in Stock V8 Core Support, w/ #11236 6-Cyl. Position Conversion Brackets ................................................#16627A .... $119.95 ................. $107.95/ea.1955-57 V8 in 6 Cyl. Core Support, Chrome, Black Brackets......................................................................#16625C .... $209.95 .................$188.95/ea.1955-57 V8 in Stock Position, Chrome, Black Brackets......................................................................#16626C .... $209.95 .................$188.95/ea.1955-57 V8 in Stock V8 Core Support, w/ #11236 6-Cyl. Position Conversion Brackets, Chrome, Black Brackets .....#16627C .... $219.95 ................. $197.95/ea.1955-57 Chrome Brackets ..........................#16625B .... $67.95 .................... $60.95/ea.

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steel fan shroudsThe best of the best! We pulled out all the stops and made these the way Chevy would have. These beautiful shrouds are made from top quality thick steel, powder coated black or chrome finish and are custom fit for your application. With an 18 ¾" opening you’ll have no trouble with fan clearance. Made in the USA. US Patent D675,724S.

fan Mounting bracKetsThese brackets give you the extra mount-ing surface sometimes needed when your radiator is in the 6-cylinder position and you are installing a universal electric fan with a built in shroud like #13452.1955-57 #11236A $69.95 ......... $62.95/pr.

Polished fan shroudThis polished, chrome plated shroud is designed to fit early and late model cars in the V8 position only. Mounting hardwareis included.All 3" x 20" Diameter

..........#2286 .... $21.95 ...........$19.75/ea.

fan sPacers1955-57 1/2"..............#12165 .. $19.95 ...........$17.95/ea.1955-57 1"..............#12166 .. $19.95 ..........$17.95./ea.1955-57 2"..............#12167 .. $21.95 ...........$19.75/ea.

17” flex fanPlease check and verify clearance before placing order. 1955-57 #12164 .. $79.95 ...........$71.95/ea.Sale

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s-blade electric fansThese S-Blade fans can be used as a pri-mary or auxillary fan. The 16" Syclone pulls 2500CFM which makes it strong enough to replace your belt driven fan, freeing up horsepower and increasing mileage. Both fans are reversible (push/pull). Please check and verify clearance before placing order. All 14", w/o Relay & Thermostat,

1530 CFM ..........#13457 .. $129.95 ....... $116.95/ea.

All 16", Syclone, 2500 CFMw/o Relay & Thermostat ..........#12168 .. $169.95 ...... $152.95/ea.

radiator suPPortto fraMe shiMsHardware included.1955-57 #1167 .... $12.95 ........... $11.65/ea.

radiator conversion bracKetsAllows you to mount a V8 position radiator into the 6-cylinder position of a V8 core support. 1955-57 ........................................................#11236 ....... $49.95 .................... $44.95/pr.

radiator coresuPPort rubber cushionsMade in the USA.1955-57 #604 ...... $13.95 .......... $12.55/pr.

radiator suPPortto fender shiM Kits1955-56..............#1168 .... $10.95 ........... $9.85/ea.1957 (Shown)..............#1169 .... $12.95 ........... $11.65/ea.

electric fan KitThe Flex-A-Lite Black Magic Xtreme fan out performs typical cage fans by 45%-50%, and provides consistent cooling regard-less of engine speed. Get more power and better mileage by replacing your stock fan. Includes adjustable thermostat, A/C relay and manual switch. Available in puller version only. Recommended for 6-cylinder position radiators. Measures 21-1/2" by 17-1/2" by 4-3/16". Please check and verify clearance before placing order. All w/ Relay & Thermostat, 3300 CFM

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The option GM should have given us! There are two kinds of 1955 owners, one that likes gravel shields and one that doesn’t. If you are one of the many that loves all the beautiful stainless trim that made these masterpieces the iconic cars they are but can’t find or don’t like the look or fit of gravel shields, we’ve got the rocker panel moulding option GM should have given you. We have simply taken the original design Made in the USA mouldings and duplicated the rear gentle curve on the front. Same look and mounting hardware but NO gravel shield needed or recommended. Enjoy!

1955 Custom Rocker Panel Mouldings ..................#17784 .....................$179.95 ............................. $159.95/pr.Sale

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u.s. radIator downflowaluMinuM radiatorsAluminum Downflow radiators feature fully welded con-struction (no epoxy) and dual 1" tubes. Radiators are available in either a standard or Tripleflow configuration. Tripleflow radiators achieve the maximum temperature drop by creating walls which force the coolant to pass through the core 3 times resulting in greater temperature reductions. Aluminum radiators do not have transmission coolers. An auxiliary cooler will be required so be sure to check out our transmission coolers on page 385. When mounting #13274 the hood baffle may require modification on ‘55-’56 ap-plication. All triple flow radiator upper inlets are on driver side of top tank. Radiators fit both standard and automatic transmission equipped cars, and don’t forget to order a fan shroud, parts #16625-16627C on page 8 for the best in cooling performance. Made in the USA.1955-57 V8 ...................................................#13262 ...... $489.95 ................ $440.95/ea.1955-57 Triple Flow, V8 ...............................#13266 ...... $559.95 ................ $503.95/ea.1955-56 V8 in 6-Cyl. Position .....................#13270 ...... $489.95 ................ $440.95/ea.1955-57 V8 in 6-Cyl. Position, Triple Flow .#13274 ....... $559.95 ................ $503.95/ea.

desert cooler radiators They drop right into your favorite tri-five and feature the lastest cooling technology. V-8 owners can choose from either standard or high-effiency styles. High efficiency models are recommended for A/C and performance applications. Each unit includes side shims, transmission line fitting, petcock and drain hose making for an easy instalation. If the radia-tor is mounted on the engine side of the core support, you have a V8 core support. If it’s on the grille side, then it’s a 6-cylinder support. Radiators fit both standard and automatic transmission equipped cars, and don’t forget to order a fan shroud, parts #16625-16627C on page 8 for the best in cooling performance. Made in the USA.1955-57 V8, 4 Row .......................................#399 .......... $419.95 .................$377.95/ea.1955-56 Hi-Efficiency, 3 Row, 6-Cyl. ...........#336 .......... $409.95 ................ $368.95/ea.1955-57 Hi-Efficiency, 4 Row, V8 Position .#337 .......... $479.95 .................$431.95/ea.1955-56 Hi-Efficiency, 4 Row, V8 in 6-Cyl. Position......................................................................#12072 ...... $439.95 ................ $395.95/ea.1957 Hi-Efficiency, 4 Row, V8 in 6-Cyl. Position......................................................................#12072A .... $409.95 ................ $368.95/ea.

griffin aluMinuM radiatorsThese HP series radiators feature a high efficiency core with two 1.25" tubes, and a core thickness of 2.75". Aluminum radiators include side shims, transmission line fittings, petcock and drain hose. Radiators fit standard and automatic equipped cars and are compatible with Danchuk fan shrouds, parts #16625-16627C on page 8.1955-57 V8 ..................................................#733 .......... $649.95 ................ $584.95/ea.1955-56 6-Cyl. ..............................................#734 .......... $649.95 ................ $584.95/ea.1957 6-Cyl. ...................................................#735 .......... $649.95 ................ $584.95/ea.

be cool oe v8 Position radiatorsWhat’s that you say? You want a vintage radiator design produced with today’s technol-ogy? By customer demand Be Cool has expanded their industry proven product line with their NEW Be Cool OE series radiators. Be Cool OE series radiators combine a modern aluminum core design with the factory fit, finish and correct-appearing ribbed factory tank design of a stock OE radiator. Your HIGHER than factory-rated horsepower classic Chevy won’t overheat with a Be Cool OE series radiator!1955-57 Black, Aluminum, Standard, V8 Position......................................................................#16916 ...... $749.95 .................$674.95/ea.1955-57 Black, Aluminum, AUTO, V8 Position......................................................................#16917 ...... $749.95 .................$674.95/ea.

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shoW Quality radiator hosesThese radiator hoses are correctly num-bered with the GM codes used in 1955, 1956 and 1957. These are the hoses for detail-oriented collectors and anyone seek-ing to restore the original factory look to their engine compartment. Original style spring clamps are included.1955-57 V8, Upper Hose

..........#044A ... $25.95 ..........$22.95/ea.1955-57 V8, Lower Hose

..........#045A ... $25.95 ..........$22.95/ea.1955-56 6 Cyl., Upper Hose

..........#046B ... $22.95 .......... $19.95/ea.1957 6 Cyl., Upper Hose (Not Shown)

..........#046A ... $29.95 ..........$26.95/ea.1955-57 6 Cyl., Lower Hose

..........#047A ... $29.95 ..........$26.95/ea.1956-57 Dual 4BC & F.I. ,Upper Hose

..........#2559 .... $44.95 ..........$39.95/ea.

radiator hosesMade with the same quality materials as our show quality hoses, but priced for the budget-oriented daily driver. For the 1957 6 cylinder upper hose, see show quality hoses, above.1955-57 V8, Upper Hose

..........#044 ...... $18.95 .......... $16.95/ea.1955-57 V8, Lower Hose

..........#045 ...... $18.95 .......... $16.95/ea.1955-56 6 Cyl., Upper Hose

..........#046 ...... $18.95 .......... $16.95/ea.1955-57 6 Cyl., Lower Hose

..........#047 ...... $19.95 ...........$17.95/ea.1955-57 V8 in 6 Cyl. Pos., Lower

..........#10856 .. $17.95 ........... $15.95/ea.1955-57 Upper, Trim to Fit Crossflow

..........#12161 .. $22.95 .......... $19.95/ea.1955-57 Lower, Trim to Fit Crossflow

..........#12162 .. $29.95 ..........$26.95/ea.

radiator PetcocK With hoseThe same brass valve used in 1955, 1956 and 1957, with the original 6" of rubber drain hose included. Made in the USA.1955-57 #400 ..... $9.95 ............. $8.95/ea.

radiator andheater hose claMPsWhen rebuilding your cooling system, don’t be tempted to use non-original screw clamps on your hoses. These spring clamps are just as effective, and won’t look out of place.1955-56 #398 ...... $4.95 ..............$4.45/set1957 ......#398A ... $6.95 ..............$6.25/set

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chroMe radiator coversThe first thing they see when lifting the hood is the radiator. Nothing can dress it up better than our chrome radiator covers. Make your engine compart-ment shine! Technical Note: As to not detract from the show quality, our radiator covers are sealed. To access radiator cap, cover needs to be removed. Note: These are for hood up show display only. Must be removed before closing hood or driving. Made in the USA.1955-57 w/o Shroud, Pyramid Peak ...........#2706 ........ $174.95 ................. $154.45/ea.1955-57 w/ Shroud, Pyramid Peak .............#2709 ........ $249.95 ................ $224.95/ea.1955-57 w/ Shroud, Louvered ....................#2710 ........ $249.95 ................ $224.95/ea.1955-57 w/ Shroud, Ribbed ........................#2711......... $249.95 ................ $224.95/ea.1955-57 Lower, Louvered ...........................#2712 ........ $108.95 .................. $97.95/ea.1955-57 Lower, Ribbed ...............................#2713 ........ $108.95 .................. $97.95/ea.

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Polishedstainless steelcoolantoverfloW tanKThis polished stainless steel overflow tank was designed to be kept out of view but it’s so beautiful you’ll want to show it off. One quart capacity tank with a precision knurled cap and a highly polished finish. Approximately 18-3/4" long, mounting hardware included.All .....#1274..........$49.95 .........$44.95/ea.Sale

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radiator caPsFits the Desert Cooler® radiator or any other 1955-1957 radiator application. 7-lb for stock cooling systems or 13-lb pressure capacity for aluminum radiators with Vintage Air systems.1955-57 7-lb. .............#141 ...... $9.95 ............. $8.95/ea.1955-57 13-lb...............#12160 .. $6.95 ............. $6.25/ea.

decorative radiator caP With boW tie1955-57 13-lb........... #12159A .. $64.95 ..........$58.45/ea.

flexi-Kool radiator hose KitsFlexi-Kool Hose kits are made of ribbed stain-less steel which won’t freeze or crack. Flexi-Kool hoses ribbed design improves cooling which helps prevent overheating and possible engine damage. Hoses can be formed to any angle or length while reducing installation time and maintenance costs. No longer do you have to search to find a hose that you can make-work. Just order a Flexi-Kool hose kit for downflow or crossflow radiator conversions and you know you’ll have the right hose all the time. 48" hose kits make 2 hoses. Dress caps are also available separately, shown at right. All 24", Chrome, w/ Chrome Caps .............#12413 ...... $54.95 .....................$49.45/kitAll 24", Black w/ Black Caps ......................#13629 ...... $54.95 .....................$49.45/kitAll 24", Red w/ Red Caps ............................#13630 ...... $54.95 .....................$49.45/kitAll 48", Chrome w/ Chrome Caps ..............#12504 ...... $114.95 ................. $103.45/kitAll 48", Black w/ Black Caps ......................#13634 ...... $99.95 .................... $89.95/kit

radiator caPs Withbe cool logoA great way to top off your cooling system upgrade. These Be Cool billet radiator caps, besides being great looking, are designed to allow the use of a coolant recovery system where needed.All Round Style..............#13776 .. $54.95 ..........$49.45/ea.All Octagon Style

..........#13777 .. $54.95 ..........$49.45/ea.

chroMeradiator hose dress caPThis Flexi-Kool hose dress cap is now avail-able separately so that you can dress up your original hoses or mix and match with your Flexi-Kool hoses. Made from chrome plated or powder coated aluminum. Clamps not included.All 1-3/4"..............#13647 .. $12.95 ........... $11.65/ea.

radiator zinc anodeInstalls in place of petcock and pro-tects the cooling system from corrosion.All 1/4 NPT..............#14845 .. $12.95 ........... $11.65/ea.

radiator hose claMP1955-57 #12163 .. $1.95 ...............$1.75/ea.

silicone hoseradiator PluMbing KitThis reinforced silicone radiator plumbing kit includes two 90 degree elbows, one 45 degree elbow and one 6" straight connector along with one 6" aluminum connector and one 45 degree aluminim connector. All .........#17013 .. $89.95 ..........$80.95/kit

billet sPecialitiesPlain radiator caPs All 16-lb...............#17107 .. $22.95 .......... $19.95/ea.All 7-lb. .#17108 .. $22.95 .......... $19.95/ea.

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hose adaPtersIn-line hose adapters provide a threaded fitting for temperature senders or fan switches. Features two 1/4" threaded ports for sending units.All In-Line, Upper, for Temp. Sender

..........#15055 .. $49.95 ..........$44.95/ea.All In-Line, Lower, for Temp.Sender

..........#15056 .. $49.95 ..........$44.95/ea.

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a/c clutch coversAll Polished Billet ............#12562.........$54.95 ..........$49.45/ea.All Chromed Billet ...........#12563......... $41.95 ...........$37.75/ea.*Note: For Sanden 508 Compressor

a/c coMPressor clutch cover KitsMatches Front Runner pulleys. Fits Sanden SD7 compressor only.All Plain ............................#12544.........$40.95 .......... $36.85/kitAll Polished ......................#12545.........$59.95 ...........$53.95/kit

air conditioningcoMPressor coverMatches Concept 1 pulleys.All Polished, For Sanden 508...........................................#12669.........$72.95 .......... $65.65/ea.

air conditioning condensersFor use with Crossflow radiators.1955-57 Unpolished, w/ All Lines...........................................#12169 .......$364.95 ........$328.95/ea.1955-57 Polished, w/ All Lines...........................................#12169A ....$549.95 ........ $494.95/ea.

Complete 134a air conditioning unitsDesigned specifically for your classic Chevy. System attaches to existing holes in dash and firewall without drilling. These kits now use the fully electronic GEN IV Sure Fit System, which features an electronic conversion for stock heater control levers which eliminates all control cables. Separate heating and cooling coils and SPAL permanent magnet blower motor gives you maximum capacity and performance. To order, call our customer service department with your application to be sure you are ordering the correct kit. These kits come in 3 box sets, and 2 of the 3 boxes need to be shipped oversized which incurs an extra shipping charge. Note: The 55 with original 265 V8 with oil filter option requires a special order kit.1955-56 .................................................................................................... #2437 ................................ $1369.95 ................ $1232.95/kit1957 ......................................................................................................... #2439 ................................ $1389.95 ................ $1250.95/kit

a/c clutch coMPressor coversDress up your Sanden 508 A/C Compressor with this aluminum clutch cover, hardware included. All Chrome, SD508...........#16542.........$69.95 ..........$62.95/ea. All Polished, SD508 .........#16543.........$65.95 ..........$58.95/ea. All Machined, SD508........#16544.........$59.95 .......... $53.95/ea.

billet sPecialities a/c clutch coverAll Sanden 508, Polished #17047.........$44.95 ..........$39.95/ea.

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Geri and Marty Bilecki own two 1957 4-door sedans. One is “Ger-aldine” and the other “Blue Angel”. “Geraldine” has a 6-cylinder and is painted Coral and White. “Blue Angel” is well, blue, with a V8. Marty had always wanted a ‘57 but never could quite afford one during his working years. After Marty retired he and Geri got the bug again and in 1995 they were able to do it, buying “Geraldine” in Branson, Missouri. She had 210,00 miles on her. (Geraldine turned her odometer over for the 3rd time in 2011, on Route 66, in Missouri.) They bought “Blue Angel” in September of 2001.

Long time Danchuk customers and all around GREAT people, Geri and Marty are very involved in the Route 66 Association of Illinois. Route 66 Association of Illinois is an organization “dedicated to preserving, promoting and restoring the ‘Mother Road’ so it may be enjoyed by future generations of people from all over the globe”.Since they are so involved in the Route 66 Association of Illinois, Geri and Marty travel to many, and we do mean many, events hav-ing to do with Route 66 in many, many states. In fact, we would guess that there are not many events that go on along Route 66 that they have NOT been to at least once. And, of course, they drive one of their 57’s everywhere they go.

This being the case it is no surprise that in 2005, when they de-cided to travel from Chicago to Santa Monica along Route 66, they decided to take “Geraldine” instead of another car. (It is interesting to note that they have driven the entire Route 66 route three times and have traveled countless miles along parts of the route, always in “Geraldine” or “Blue Angel”.) At the time “Geraldine” was 98% restored (she was pretty rough when purchased in 1995) and as Marty put it “she performed flawlessly the entire 4792 mile round trip. (They wrote about that trip in our Danchuk Update, Volume 11, Issue Three, which is available for download from our website.)

In 2013, Geri and Marty were invited to a wedding to be held in Carmel, California. The decision was made to drive “Blue Angel”

to California via Route 30 and 80 (both are part of the original “Lincoln Highway” which ran east to west from New York to San Francisco) to Carmel. After the wedding they would head down Pacific Coast Drive and Route 1 through Big Sur and eventually take Highway 101 to LA, Santa Monica. They would drive back via Route 66. The trip took 40 days and Geri and Marty drove 5081 total miles. “Blue Angel” never missed a beat. Why? As Marty says, to paraphrase, “It’s an old Made in the USA Chevy Bel Air.”

Geri and Marty co-write a series of articles called “Kruzin’ with the Bileckis” for their local newspaper, The Paper (they appear in others as well on occasion). Occasionally, Marty will take the time to send us some clippings of their articles, photos of their trips and other interesting things regarding Route 66. One of the most interesting things Marty has sent, of late, are clippings about a group in the Czech Republic, The Czech Route 66 Association. Geri and Marty have been hooking up with these guys for the past several years and hosting them at the beginning part of their twice-yearly tours from Chicago to Santa Monica along Route 66, along with other members of the Route 66 Association of Illinois. Talk about being Ambassadors for the “Mother Road”.

The Czech Route 66 As-sociation exists for the same reasons that simi-lar organizations in the United States do. They love the history of Route 66 and they want to bring this history to the people of the Czech Republic. Zdenek Jurasek, a DJ and radio station owner in Prague who made his first trek down Route 66 in 1998, founded the organization and has been working hard on it ever since.

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The Czech Route 66 Association has it’s own website, www.r66.cz, which was launched in 2007. The site has a short history of Route 66, recommendations for Czech and Slovak Route 66 fans as to what to see when visiting Route 66, a forum where Route 66 fans can exchange their experiences and thoughts about Route 66, links to other websites in the U.S. as well as links to museum sites, books etc. There is a photo page with photos from each of the states that Route 66 runs through as well as an internet radio station that plays “music of everlasting roads”.

The Czech Route 66 Association attends many events throughout the year for Route 66, both in the U.S. and in Europe, and Zdenek arranges Route 66 Tours. Usually one in the Spring and one in the Fall. They store their van; outfitted with the official logo of the Czech Route 66 Association, at the Bilecki’s house in Illinois and Geri and Marty pick Zdenek and his wife Eva up from the airport in Chicago when they come. They stay with Geri and Marty for a few days and then Zdenek drives the van to the airport to pick up the rest of the current group. There are rental cars waiting for those who don’t have motorcycles, and the ones that are going to get motorcycles they take in the van up to Harley Davidson in Milwaukee. The group then rides the rented motorcycles from Chicago to LA and then give up the keys. (They have an agree-ment with Harley Davidson where Harley picks up the bikes at the hotel in LA and takes them back to Milwaukee.) Geri and Marty then lead the group through Illinois stopping at various spots that are historical Route 66, as well as other places. Geri and Marty have written about many of these trips in The Paper as well as other newspapers in Illinois and The Bilecki’s stories can be found on various websites related to Route 66 as well.

Zdenek has also organized a Route 66 Convention that looks to become an annual event in the Czech Republic (Geri and Marty received an award on their trip to the Czech Republic in 2009 for “Persons of the Year” from the Czech Route 66 Association. Zdenek received the National Historic Route 66 Federation’s Award of Excellence in 2012.) along with organizing the Czech Route 66 Exposition, which was opened in the biggest shopping center in Zlin. The Exposition, which introduced the entire Route 66 with more that 30 boards with pho-tographs, also included a collection of old U.S. gas pumps along with a Ford Mustang, Harley Davidson motorcycles and other memorabilia. You can find video of the exposition on YouTube. And speaking of video, Zdenek’s organization shot a documen-tary of Route 66 in 2010, which played all over Europe. It was so popular they are doing another this year. You can find the teaser for the new 2014 film on YouTube as well.

There are Route 66 events all over the Czech Republic and Slo-vakia and Zdenek is doing his best to promote Route 66 in these countries, and it is very popular. When asked WHY it is so popular in his country Zdenek replied (paraphrased), “Travel in my country was restricted for 40 years of communist rule and the people of my country always thought Route 66 evoked a notion of freedom and a carefree ride. For many Czechs, touring the highway has been a lifelong dream.”

We thank Geri and Marty for keeping us up on everything Route 66. And we can’t wait until the next time they visit us in Santa Ana. Till then, in the words of Geri and Marty Bilecki…..”Keep Kruzin” – “If you don’t Go – you won’t know.”

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Danchuk Lost a Great One!

It is with a heavy heart that we let the Tri-Five industry know that we lost one of the best recently. We were informed on the morning of March 30th that Gene Bruner had passed away. Violet Bruner, Gene’s loving and grieving wife took the time out of her hardest day to date to let us know that Gene had passed while in bed the night before.

Gene worked for Danchuk since the mid 1980’s. He came to us with a strong passion and vast knowledge of all things 1955-57 Chevy. Through the years his passion, interest and knowledge of the industry only grew stronger. He held many key positions at Danchuk ranging from the counter, supervision, technical knowledge and special research.

Gene was an incredibly kind and caring person. All of us here at Danchuk will miss him each and every day. Our hearts and our warm wishes go out to all of the family and loved ones he left behind.

Thanks Gene…rest in peace.

In Memory of Gene Bruner