Vol. 29 No. 12 • February 2015 - National Chevy Assoc

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A wedding surprise

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

Valentine■ Word Find■ Tech Tips■ New Parts for Sale■ Classifieds■ Adventures of Barney

Vol. 29 No. 12 • February 2015

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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 CityKristin Jones Morse Bluff, NESergio Guzman Lamont, CACrystal Pizzullo Bristol, PAYuniel Hernandez Miami, FLJuan Guerrero San Antonio, TXEddy Sotelo Miami Gardens, FLDiana Massey Troy, TXDan Sebastian Hermitage, PARussell Lancaster San Angelo, TXMaryann Galvan Adelanto, CADavid Pendergast Wyomissing, PAEnel Key West, FLAlex Anton West Palm Beach, FLPhil Kailing Reed City, MIJan Janowski Burlington, NDTheresa Bruneau Dartmouth, MACarole Lyman Ashburn, VASander Kushner Suttons Day, MIGary Lane Las Cruces, NMBob Blair Hollow, MIBilly Gallegos Santa Fe, NMCharles Noble Lebuc, CAAngel Martinez Salinas, CAKerry Scarborough Buxton, NCMichael Delgado San Jose, CAJon Bruyere Rosebud, MOElliott Motley Charlotte, NCTren Bradford Laporte, INJason Clarke Newark, DEBrian Dudley Spencerport, NYJim Livingston Boise, IDRon Jerdee Hayward, MNRoger Olson Cottage Grove, WIJeremie Kester Lexington, MOSam Whitney Wheatland, WYRick Fogel Camas, WACarrie Richey Huntsville, ALAmy Turner East Troy, WIMarilyn Logan League City, TXJon Paul Higdon Buffalo, MOMel Gross Muscatine, IAErnest Padilla San Antonio, TXMichael Moreno Anchorage, AKJesse Jimenez Midland, TXRonnie D’armond Denham Springs, LAMcCabe’s Fleet Maintenance Fort Meyere, FLDavid Appling East Grand Forks, MNGlen Pomerleau Poland, MELisa Ellis Corpus Christi, TXOld Coach Works Yorkville, ILPatrick Deane-Freeman Katikati, New ZealandDaniel Wolfe Dandridge, TNWilliam Baber Katy, TXMitch Mcdonald Foresthill, CADouglas Caughey Canton, OHDean Bailey Oceano, CADennis Peil Oconomowoc, WIMike Sherpherd Cache Creek, BCWalt Gastmann Almont, MIDennis Gotsch Harvard, ILR. Terry Mckenney Pendleton, INBill Mcneal Escondido, CA

Allen Day Mineral Point, MOJames Souvay Phoenix, AZStacey Daniels Sparta, TNMatt Mosely Macon, GAPeter Cortez Oxnard, CAArash Mafi Salt Lake City, UTBrian Shade Fort Collins, COSandra Trembly Belgrade, MEBernita Wilson Purcell, OKKari Rayburn Big Rapids, MICarole Dreyfuss Port St. Lucie, FLJesse Hohmann Bay City, WIHennon Styles Union, SCChuck Willis New Albany, INMargaret Lawrence Westland, MIRandall Beck Davenport, IARichard & Jolene Polosky Rogers, MNWalter Piascik Lakewood, OHJosh Jewell Central City, KYJim Doane Brush, COGeert Baudet Haacht, BelgiumTrent Frager Los Angeles, CAJoseph Morton Pueblo, COGary Steen Barnesville, OHRodney Venters Midland, TXDestiny Wilson Morrow, OHMilo Santos Hialeah, FLJuan Herrera Sugarland, TXJunk Trap Gardena, CAPaul Siemers Hunt, TXFrank Tucker Odessa, TXArchie Maloney Puxico, MOTim Allred’s Collision Anderson, INRudy Jimenez Castroville, CAShawn Davis Arvada, CORick Hobson Earlton, ONMark Johnson Spokane Valley, WABruce Berglin Brainerd, MNFrank Hickerson Bemidji, MNBud Mosely Mobile, ALKevin Doerr Fort Thomas, KYFrank Obzud Troy, NYSonny Fitzpatrick Hannibal, MORobert Wallace Phoenix, AZGene Carlin Dallas, GAVernon’s Alignment Fort Worth, TXGerald Dell Blain, WAJD Carr Garnett, KSChris Betschart Miami, FLSam Ellingswath Downington, PARods & Restos Center, ALThomas L. Jones Millsboro, DELois Kress Glenshaw, PAPatricia Martin Chadsworth, GAElaina Hurst Blanchester, OHAlan Downing Warners, NYDoug Muenzenmay Brandon, MSJerry Crowe Lake Havasu City, AZRaul Fraijo Enid, OKRose Hale Palm Bay, FLMarshal Davis Brighton, TNLee Williams Glendale, AZ

Williams Street Rods Humboldt, ILMel Hensley Elizabeth, COJohn David Myers Wilmington, DEChristopher Medina Whittier, CARichard Christensen Osceola, WIDesiree DeYampert Smyrna, TNGordon Carr Coldstream, BCTasha Harmon Elkhard, INJohn York Grapevine, TXFloyd Hart West Richland, WAHenry Borrego Veda, TXMark Christel Saint Clair Shores, MITed Crawford Gainesville, FLDennis Green Eugene, ORMark Nesbit Cambridge, MNDaryl Pranke Cathay, NDDorsey Helm Renton, WARob Pfeiffer Joliet, ILMike Russo Haverstraw, NYAimee Black Asheville, NCFelipe Barros Hawthorne, CATony Clarke Elburn, ILDouglas Ebersole San Diego, CAKarl Calini Belton, MOSheri Hester Booneville, ARMatthew Van Overloop Marianna, FLCynthia Gay Dunedin, FLMatthew Schroth Blairsville, PAMark Sayre Novi, MIRudy Morales Austin, TXShenton King Fairfield, CTAngelina Garcia San Jose, CAMason Presley Austin, TXTighe Hillegas Slatington, PADanny Bamber Jewett, TXRobert Boyer Saint Joseph, MOJorge Rodriguez Cutler Bay, FLBob Vockeroth Winnipeg, MBPeter Datino Elmsford, NYGood Ol Days Garage Ingram, TXLouis Yanora Truxville, PAOralia Salinas Salt Lake City, UTKathryn Myrick Chelsea, ALDavid Bation Lodi, CAKathleen Urich Des Moines, IARussell Crawford Covington, TNJan Gotz Stockholm, SwedenLen Sandloop Virginia Beach, VAVince Wellinger Bolivar, MOCharles Mullins Altamonte Springs, FLBen Counter Roswell, GADuan Ricardo Miami, FLJoe Massey Troy, TXOrie Gresham Tallisee, ALJason Trinidad San Lorenzo, CAGary Maxey Kingman, AZThomas Pianelli Bohemia, NYBrian Faulkner Pacific, MOCheyenne Lee Leeds, AL

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Hi from Nat’l. Chevy, It’s almost the end of January and we are still having a very mild winter (unlike last year). We have very little snow and we’ve had some very cold days. Most of the time it has been liveable and no one is complaining about the weather much. Paul and I just returned from our yearly Pomona trip. He didn’t find much to buy except a car. Not a real car (thank goodness) but something similar to a pedal car. I haven’t seen it yet as I stayed in Las Vegas with my daughter who joined us for a few

days. It was nice to spend time together without having to hurry because there is always something else you need to do. So we are awaiting the arrival of Paul’s new treasure. I will take some pictures when it gets here and show you what it is. I could use more pictures for the newsletter. It looks like I’m out so I hope you can help me. I would appreciate it. Time to go. I’m still trying to catch up after my vacation. ‘Til next time.....

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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


__________________________________ Brain Twister

PARTS LINE CLUB NEWSLETTER Volume 29 Issue 12 February 2015 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.

I went to a friend’s house and he had a picture on the wall that caught my eye. I had to take a picture of it. In the background is a 1954 Chevy. I have a 1953 Chevy. If you look, the gas door is on the passenger side...NO WAY! He said he had never noticed. I thought I discovered a rare car.

It took us a long time to figure it out. It seems that when the picture was printed, the negative was backwards. If you look his wristwatch is on the wrong hand. If you hold the picture up to a mirror everything is clear. Have fun with this.

Sam NotturnoCanton, OH


Now Showing _____________________________Russ SmithEaston, PA


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Nazareth Car Show, 2014


Now Showing ____________________________ Thank you kindly for all of your help. You have always been great to deal with. Enclosed please find car pictures and a picture of the original invoice of the car that we purchased in California 22 years ago. We are the second owners. We made our own upholstery. Maybe you can put the pictures in one of your books.

Thank youWilliam and Carolyn TaylorRock City Falls, NY


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Cover Car ______________________________ I read in the last newsletter you were looking for more stories. Thought this one would be something different. My sister recently got married in December (12/13/14). Earlier in the year she asked me if I knew anyone who had an old car that I could borrow for her wedding. I know a few people with cars but after thinking about it, I thought, “who’s gonna let me borrow their classic car in the middle of December?” So I decided to see what was out there for sale. I got on Craigslist and searched simply for “old car.” I got a lot of good results but the one that caught my eye was a 1954 Chevy 210. The guy lived about 30 miles from me. I went and checked the car out. It seemed very solid, so I bought it. It needed some work to get it running. Looking back I should have done my homework on the availability of parts first, but thankfully I found the National Chevy Association and my dad and I were able to get it going. I kept the car a secret from my sister and my now brother-in-law until we got it running. When I showed them the car they were overwhelmed with what my dad and I had done for them. The wedding has now come and gone, and thanks to you guys it went perfectly. I have included some pictures of the car and from the wedding if you decide to print them in the newsletter. Thanks again for making their day possible.

GarrettTiffin, OH

PS: If you decide to print this, could you mail me an extra copy for the bride and groom. Thanks!


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To: National Chevy, I replaced the wiper springs on my 1954 Chev Convertible. I tried following your instructions and found it to be a little hard to do. So I wrote up how I replaced them. From the time I started to remove the arm until I put the arm on the car it only took about 5 minutes.

Thanks,Bill TaggartLeesburg, FL

NOTE: Thanks for the tip, Bill. Hopefully someone else can use it.

Tech Help _______________________________


___________________________________ Tech HelpWiper Spring Instructions

To replace spring, proceed as follows:1. Insert knife blade under shield “at arrow,” turn

blade until shield slips from clip, then gently lift shield to expose spring.

2. Insert pointed tool in clip and push to release clip.

3. Remove old spring and install new spring to clip.

4. Push clip and reattach clip.

5. Optional - oil or grease spring.6. Gentle move shield down and install over clip.

Using fingers bend shield into orginal position.

Note: The spring can be replaced in less than 5 minutes using the above method.

Bill TaggartPhone (419) 483-3822

Unhook this piece from the wiper arm pivot pin, using pointed tool in direction of arrow.

Drawing 1

Drawing 2

Reattach to here. The spring has a lot of tension. Straighten with fingers.


Tech Help _______________________________ I purchased a 1954 Convertible with power steering. The power steering had been added so the previous owner had cut the left fresh air tube to miss the power steering box. I did not like this look so I added a 4” flex to look like the original. The following is how I did the change.

1. Made a collar to fit over air tube and reduced to fit inside of 4” flex.

2. 4” flex purchased from N.A.P.A.

3. New strap to hold flex to inter panel.

4. Rolled and welded 1-1/2” wide collar to fit inside flex.

I cemented the flex to reducer collar and to the inside collar.

5. I then used the original rubber sleeve to go over tube at firewall.

I’m also seding picture of the car and the tubes. I hope this helps others.

Bill Taggart


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Words may be found forwards, backwards and diagonally.

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FOR SALE — 1951-1952 Original Fender Skirts for sale. Please contact Murph for more infor-mation. (207) 457-1957 or email [email protected].

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FOR SALE — Steering wheel for 1953-54 Chevy BelAir or 210 model, $50; horn but-tons: one ‘53 Chevy, blue, $25, one ‘54 but-ton, black, $25; 1954 hood bird, $25. Call (814) 677-4673 PA

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FOR SALE — 1952 Chevy grille, complete, $200; 1952 Chevy Fleetline, rolling chassis complete with drive train, brakes and suspension, $1500. Have video of engine running. (225) 772-2348 LA

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FOR SALE — 1949 Passenger car (1 NOS full disc hub cap in mint condition) and a pair of used 1951-52 fender skirts. Please call with any information regarding these parts or any other miscellaneous options. Murph (207) 457-1957 or [email protected]

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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. (918) 453-0541

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PARTS WANTEDWANTED — Looking for 1954 2DR Headliner Retainers. Dave (740) 635-2876.

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WANTED — 1949-54 Misc Chevy Car Parts. Lots for sale! (928) 580-5617 AZ

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

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FOR SALE — Mustang II complete “Chassis - Engineering” front suspension for 1949-54 Chevys. Incl. power steering rack, disc brakes, cross member, shocks, springs and all related parts and hardware. Also new rear springs, shocks and all related hardware. Also included are front and rear sway bars. Everything is new in orig. boxes and never installed. $2,985 orig. cost, but will sacrifice for $2,000 Firm. Come and get it in Florida. (772) 359-9666.

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FOR SALE — 4 front and rear bumper guards, $275; 15 1951-52 hub caps, $50 each, $700; 7 beauty rings, $25 ea., $175; 4 hub caps for 1954 Chevy, excellent, $300; 1 1951 Chevy grill, very good, no dents, $500; 1 hood bezel, 1 trunk bezel with power glide, $140; 2 front fenders, good shape for 1951-52, $150 ea., $300; 1 hood 1951-52, no dents, good shape, $250; 1 trunk lid for 2-dr. Sedan, no dents, good shape, $350; 4 sets fender skirts, $125 ea. set, $500; 1 1951 Chevy motor, 85,000 miles act., with rebuilt power-glide, never ran, $650. N.O.S. Parts for 1952 Chevy: 5 center bar teeth in box, $450; 1 top bar, $225; 1 center bar, $225; 1 lower bar, $225; 2 parking light housing, $220; 2 park-ing lights in box, $250; 1 tissue dispenser in box, $90. Total $6,475, less 20% if you take everything, $1,295 = $5,180. Call Ivan (815) 257-1741. IL

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WANTED — Looking for a center horn button that says, “Power Steering” as well as a com-plete brake system. Please call with any in-formation regarding these parts or any other miscellaneous options. Murph (207) 457-1957 or [email protected].

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WANTED — 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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CARS FOR SALE

FOR SALE — 1951 Chevy 4-dr. A/T, 90% original car, minor rust, runs drives great! Asking $,6000 OBO. Jim (989) 529-7810. MI 48655

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PARTS FOR SALE

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Call if you’d like one.Note: If your car is in the newsletter I will mail you one.

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

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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FOR SALE — 1951 Chevy 2-dr. Fleetline Deluxe. 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.

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