Vol. 27 No. 8 October 2012 - National Chevy …...Published in the Interest of Preserving 1949 to 1954 Chevrolets Inside This Issue... TM Vol. 27 No. 8 October 2012 l Cover Car l New

Published in the Interest of Preserving

1949 to 1954 Chevrolets

Inside This Issue...

TM

Vol. 27 No. 8October 2012

l Cover Car

l New Members

l Now Showing

l Find the Hidden Witches

l New Parts for Sale

l Reprint

l 1950’s Trivia Questions

l Classifieds

l Adventures of Barney

“Ready for Action”

Now ShowingWelcome to “The Club”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 CityName CityJohn Castro Carson, CAMichael Corvin Irondale, ALJohnny McNeill Burlington, NCSamuel Stewart Uniontown, PAEric Hansen Kingwood, TXValerie Sabarese Tampa, FLMark Covarrubias Norco, CAPaul Nervo Lake City, PAGus Morante Hilo, HIJames Saritelli Foster, RIDarin Cross Columbia, CTIrvin Firkus Stevens Point, WIRenato Stumpo Gardena, CAPaul Brower Scranton, PAEdward Gombes McKeesport, PAEveritt Decker Peru, IARosenberger Waverly, ILFred Jones Vista, CADean Carlson Papillion, NERod Jones Ada, MIKathleen Craw North Fork, CAChuck Willis New Albany, INDevin Wright Theodore, ALMichael Farrer Traverse City, MILuis Vidal West Palm Beach, FLMatt Sisk Farmersville, CARyan Stevens McHenry, ILTrent Ely Enumclaw, WAOwen Courreges New Orleans, LAArmando Jaramillo Santa Cruz, NMJohn Kwiatkowski Lake Elmo, MNMelisa Gensel Hammond, INBrandon McCaw Winnetka, CARoland Lagasse Keystone Heights, FLJames Downs Jim Thorp, PA

Accurate Lines and Collision Marysville, WADaniel Flores Woodland, CAJohn Dopita Hays, KSRandy Peace Rescue, CAJames Haynie Idaho Falls, IDCraig Ahart Sebastopol, CAKevin Lacinski Mount JulietDave Tegge Tacoma, WAJeffrey Miller East Brady, PALes Whelchel Hindsville, ARClay Wright Olive Branch, MSJared Allen Timberlake, NCShop Airlines America, Inc. Compton, CANoel Gallion Flatwood, KYLonnie Garrett Wesley, ARLuis Egurrola Phoenix, AZJames Jarrett Concord, CAShelly Ramhurst Howell, NJWayne Clark New Virginia, IALarry Elliott Marshfield, MOSteven Rovere Rockville Centre, NYRon Long Swansea, SCJohn Benedict St. Petersburg, FLKevin Kuehling Saucier, MSDanny Cowden Bolivar, MOTom Richardson Stevensville, MTRobert Knapp Morton, ILJames Lyons Levittown, NYEarl Hansen Norton, KSMark Nettum Fargo, NDTed Whipple Reno, NVShawn Deyzel San Diego, CARon Rezutek Big Bend, WI

Guillermo Alvarez Berwyn, ILMichael Dipetta Orion, MILeonard Toyne Englevale, NDBobby Hensley Lexington, TNMark Hollingsworth Alabaster, ALMatt’s Hot Rod Orange, CAJohn Stephens Montere, TNJohn Bonalewicz Warren, RIBarry’s Chevy Parts Grass Valley, CACarroll Chamberlain North Liberty, IAJoe Kolman Salmon, IDMarcia Albers Vacaville, CAPatrick Roebling Valley Springs, CATim Milhorn Bluff City, TNJim Chappelear Galena, MOScott Shook Foley, MOLaurence Hennessy St. Paul, MNRobert Thomas Waterville, NYLou Evans Whitesville, KYJerry Kassebaum Lincoln, NEHoward Boyle Kent, OHPeggy Edwards Hodgenville, KYSandra Bramel West Union, OHDon Deisch Lapine, ORCurtis Jensen Beresford, SDFrank De La Rosa Glendale, AZManuel Mojarro Los Angeles, CAJohn Jones Loveland, OHWilliam Parish Merritt, MIJD Bailey Trinity, ALTrey Billings Arkansas City, KSHal Wooley Arlington, TXAdron Smith Fort Mill, SCElven Moore Oklahoma City, OKDave Noel Denver, CO

October 2012 National Chevy AssociationTM 1

Hi from Nat’l. Chevy, It’s mid-September, the leaves are changing, nights are cooling down, but days have still been in the low 80s. Fall has arrived. We have been working on some new kits for the cars – some are working good, others not so much. But we keep trying and hopefully will have good results. We’ll also have some new small parts like 1949-52 and 1953 & 1954 door handle retainers, 1949 hood emblem, 1949-52 emergency brake handle, and a 1953-54 chrome emergency brake han-dle. I just learned we’ll be out of stock on 1953-54 4-door sills until around Thanks-giving, so if you’re waiting, please be patient. Pricing and parts numbers for the new items will be available soon. Call if you need more info. I also just received notice that the 1949-52 rear gravel pan is now available. I don’t have a part number yet, but the prices will be $200.00. If you need one, they should be in stock by the time you re-ceive this. Business has been pretty busy but the season is almost over. It gives us a chance to catch up and ready for more orders. Thanks for the pictures that you’ve been sending me. I hope more of you can send some. Time to go. I’m working on a new catalog that hope-fully will be ready in the spring. ‘Til next time......

October SpecialsSAVE $$

SAVE $$

Note: All above specials for current members only.

Plan Ahead to Save $$$November Specials

CAR COVERwith any $250 order or $39.00 with any size order.Current members only please. Continental US only. Offer good October 1-31, 2012

FREE

on any 1949-50, 1951-52, 1953 or 1954Complete Tail light PackageCurrent members only please. Continental US only. Offer good November 1-30, 2012

Save$2500

Save$2500

on any Complete Tail Light Package‘49-50 Reg. Pkg. #4413-1 $87.00 ‘53 Reg. Pkg. #413-3 $176.00

‘49-50 Blue Dot Pkg. #4413-2 $99.00 ‘53 Blue Dot Pkg. #413-4 $185.00

‘51-52 Reg. Pkg. #4431-2 $120.00 ‘54 Reg. Pkg. #466-2 $216.00

‘51-52 Blue Dot Pkg. #4431-3 $132.00 ‘54 Blue Dot Pkg. #466-1 $225.00

Current members only please. Continental US only.

Offer good October 1-31, 2012

Save

BIG $$$with FREE SHIPPING on any COMPLETE Interior Kit.Current members only please. Continental US only. Offer good November 1-30, 2012

2 National Chevy AssociationTM October 2012

SAVE $$$$$$

New!

New

NewNow Available1953-54 Chevy

Floor Braces

1949-52 Chevy

Ventshades

Upper Steering Column Bearing

Fits 1949-52 Chev Cars

1953-54 Lower Front

Fender Panel (Behind Tire)

Pass. Side Order #528R Driver Side Order #528L

Also available now 1949-52

Lower Front Fender Pan

Pass. Side Order #4687R Driver Side Order #4687L

First, second and third rows are now available. Fourth row should be available soon.

1st Row Pass. Side Order #688-1R Driver Side Order #688-1L2nd Row Pass. Side Order #688-2R Driver Side Order #688-2L3rd Row Pass. Side Order #688-3R Driver Side Order #688-3L

Order #2344

Order #1469

$73 Each

$71 Each

$100.00 SetFits 4-door Styleline or Styleline Deluxe

$50.00 Each

Now In Stock


SAVE $$$$$$

CHROME TIMING COVER

Very nice dress up item. For all 235 engines.

ORDER # 1948

$32.00

CHROME WATER NECK(2 piece set)Looks great

ORDER # 1949

$45.00

1949-52 INSIDE REAR VIEW

MIRROR

ORDER # 4771 $33.00

1949-52 VENT WINDOW

HANDLEFits front or rear doors on all Styleline or

Fleetline 2 or 4 door Sedans.

Dr. Side ORDER # 4607LPass. Side ORDER # 4607R

$17.00 Each

NewParts

It’sBack!


1953-54 FRONT FENDER BRACE

Fits behind the tire.Dr. Side – ORDER # 681LPass. Side – ORDER #681R

$40 Each

1953-54 FRONT FLOOR BRACE

ORDER # 1621

$160 Each

1953-54 CENTER FLOOR BRACE

ORDER # 1622

$160 Each

1953 REAR FLOOR BRACE

ORDER # 1623

$200 Each

UPPER GRILL BARExcellent Reproduction!1953 – ORDER # 19421954 – ORDER # 1943

$229 Each

FRONT SPLASH PANExcellent Reproduction!1949-50 – ORDER # 19441953 – ORDER # 1945

$215 Each

COMPLETE HEADLIGHT BUCKET ASSEMBLY

ORDER # 1620 $55.00Fits 1949-52. Includes 12V headlight bulb, inner bucket, outer bucket, wiring.

Have also been able to use on 1954.

1953-54 REAR GRAVEL PAN

ORDER # 678

$200 Each

More New Parts


Now Showing

I own three 1954 Chevys: one chopped 210 Sedan; one BelAir with post; and one convertible, body is on frame & running, body is painted black laquer paint. I need to paint doors and front clip. I’ll send more pictures later. I owned my first car when I was 15 years old. Now I’m 50. Maybe by the end of 2013 the Convertible should be on the road. Then I’ll sell my pink salmon Chevy after that.

Bob PierceWinchester, VA


1950 Trivia #11. Which famous actor began his career in a December Pepsi commercial? ______________________

2. Which classic fairy tale first premiered in 1950? ______________________

3. Which American actress was born February 3, 1950? ______________________

4. How much did the average movie ticket cost? ______________________

5. What was the average life expectancy in that year? ______________________

6. Who was the United States president at the time? ______________________

7. Which college was football champion? ______________________

8. How much did a pound of bacon cost in 1950? ______________________

9. Which major religious city became the capital of Israel? ______________________

10. What song by Red Foley was a huge hit this year? ______________________

1. James Dean2. Cinderella3. Morgan Fairchild4. 65 cents each

5. 68.2 years6. Harry Truman7. Oklahoma8. 50 cents per pound

9. Jerusalem10. Chattanoogie Shoe-Shine Boy

COLOR COPIES OF THE NEWSLETTER ARE AVAILABLE!$4.00 each

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

Answers:


Cover Car Well, after years of playing with this car, it is finally to this point. I bought the car back in the late 80’s for $450. I put about 40 hours into it and then drove it daily. I then decided to make a third brake light out of a ‘53 tail light on it’s side facing to the rear and a ‘54 outer bezel to the front that sports a ‘55 Chevy hood emblem. 1961 Chevy hubcaps are on the 14-inch wheels. After that, I made a custom grille out of a ‘53 outer grille shell. I then furnished it with alternating ‘53 and ‘54 teeth. For $50 I found a fake continental kit off a ‘55 Ford and molded it to the trunk. The “CHEVROLET” script on the spare tire carrier was bent from a ‘53 dash script. Since we had kids on the way, seat belts were also installed from a S-10 pickup. For the past 7 years it was stored. As I am about to run for the position of Sheriff, I decided that this would be a great advertising car. I got it back out, got it running, then painted the doors white and had them decaled. On the right front fender is a 1947 6-volt siren. In front of the grille are two flashing red lights. The left side spot light also has a red lens added to it. To top it all off, there is a 102-inch whip antenna attached to the rear bumper and a 1947 MOTOROLA police radio. I knew that this car would get people’s attention, but I had no idea that it would get this much. At shows, I have a continuous loop of four different pursuits I have been in. Since my current radio number is on the doors, you hear 50-6 in action. That catches a lot of people off guard, but keeps their attention at the same time. Everyone comes over to the car at shows. Parades are the next step and with a new aluminum radiator and an electric fan from NCA, along with a new gas tank, I think that the car is more than ready for another life of patrol.

Rob AverbeckLewiston, MN Good luck on that Sheriff’s position. – NCA

The day the ‘53 was delivered.


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Now Showing - Jezzebel

Hi National Chevy

I’m sending some photos of JEZZEBEL. I purchase this 1953 Sedan Delivery in 1974 for $150. I got it as a retirement project. It has a lot of your parts on it. I hope you put her in the club newsletter.

Harry Lien,Post Falls, ID


1953-54 “Air Flow” Heater & Defroster


1953-54 “Recirculating Heater & Defroster

We thought you might find it interesting to learn that the 1953 and ‘54 Chevrolets came equipped with 2 different types of heaters. By far, the most common heater we see is the “deluxe” air flow heater. (But we live in Minnesota!...) The “recirculating” heater is seen a lot more in areas of the country with a little bit warmer climate. The heater control valve was simply a “petcock” type of valve that was screwed into the water pump. (Close it in the spring, open it in the fall!) The “air flow” heater uses a heater control valve that is mounted inside the car, and opens and shuts itself as the temperature inside the vehicle changes.

The other primary difference between the two types of heaters is that the airflow heater uses outside air to warm the car, where the recirculating heater has no fresh air inlet. (It just recirculates the air inside the car.)

Make sure you know what type of heater you have, if the need arises to order parts. The deluxe heater uses a rectangular heater core, which we have in stock. The round heater core/motor assembly is pretty scarce...at least in our area of the country.


Congrats to Jamie Heatherly of Bishop, CA, our Hidden Firecracker contest winner.

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

In this issue you will find five witches hidden in articles or ads. To enter the contest, find the witches, fill in the form below and mail or fax your entry to us by November 15, 2012. On November 18 we will draw the contest winner. Remember - 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 (______) __________________

What pages did you find the witches on?

Page _____ Page _____ Page _____ Page _____ Page _____

Find the Hidden Witch

& Win a $75.00Gift Certificate


PARTS WANTEDWANTED — 235 engine in good condition for my 1952 Chevy. Larry at (563) 673-6651 or email [email protected] in Mon-mouth, IA.

Nov___________________________

WANTED — 1953-54 good rebuildable manual steering gear box. (979) 826-8243. Dave [email protected]

Oct___________________________

WANTED — 1949-54 convertible frame or “x” member. Call Art (315) 681-6781 NY

Oct___________________________

CARS FOR SALE

FOR SALE — 1952 Chevy BelAir hardtop (‘51 grille), mild custom, built 1966, stored 50 years, 235 3 spd, Fentons, 12V, pleated vinyl interior, sharp fun car, sweet sound. $14,500. Bob Pierce, 405 Battle Ave, Winchester, VA 22601 (540) 533-5694

Nov___________________________

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 advertise. 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.

FOR SALE — UNBELIEVABLE! 1949-54 from dealer GM part #986855 100% nylon green stripe seat covers. Instructions and hard-ware still in original box, 4 dr. Sedan, only $300. Phone (707) 544-7488. James

Dec___________________________

FOR SALE — I have a pair of N.O.S. 1952 rear fender Mohawks in the box with instruc-tions. Price $425 OBO. Contact Art (310) 430-8085. Santa Monica, CA

Dec___________________________

FOR SALE — 1952 Chevy used parts - re-production front mat, $25. Following $15 each: fuel sending unit, master cylinder, air cleaner, regulator. Don at (586) 615-0922 before 8:30 pm EST.

Dec___________________________

FOR SALE — Complete engine. This 1962 Chevy runs nicely. Will sacrifice for $250, in-cluding steel dolly for easy ramping onto truck or trailer. Or will consider offers for air filter, carb, fuel pump, starter, gen. or distr. Call Larry (517) 331-2084. Mason, MI 48854

Nov___________________________

FOR SALE — Stainless trim for 1953 210 4-door. No rocker panel moldings or front fender spears. $100 plus shipping. (218) 924-4371. MN.

Nov___________________________

FOR SALE — 1954 Chevy BelAir, 4-dr., 235 cu. in. 6 cyl, 3-speed column shift, all original never wrecked, daily driver. Has a few “modern” up-grades: seat belts, electric wipers (original vacuum wipers and radiator also included). New radiator, glass lined fuel tank, cast iron split manifold with dual exhaust (original manifold also included), 83,200 ORIGINAL miles, Michelin radial tires, SOLID floor and trunk, needs rockers and deck lid panels replaced (new panels come with car), it is STILL the original 6V system. Everything still works: radio, gauges, all lights. Delivery optional at buyer’s expense. $7500. (785) 582-5119 10 am to 10 pm.

Nov___________________________

FOR SALE — Original 1954 Chevy 150 2-door Sedan. Beige w/green top. 235 6-cylinder con-verted to unleaded fuel. Push button AM radio; deluxe heater and many other working stock ac-cessories. New steel belted wide whitewall tires. Local car. Garaged in arid southern Idaho for 58 years. Very clean and no rust. Older restoration, to include new paint; engine and transmission overhauled; new kingpins and steering; bumpers rechromed; upholstery and headliner replaced. Cruises easily at 75 mph. I have owned the car for 18 years and am second owner. Just retired - must sell. $15,990. Must see to appreciate. John Lloyd. (208) 737-9307. Twin Falls, ID.

Nov___________________________

PARTS FOR SALE

NATIONAL CHEVY’SFAX LINE.

Place orders 24 hours a day.

Fax: (651) 778-9686 or 1-800-785-5354

Or phone us at (651) 778-9522 Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Central time.


www.49-54NCA.comwww.nationalchevyassoc.com

Classifieds

MISCELLANEOUSFOR SALE — Parts-Line issues from 3/86 (Vol. 1, No. 1) thru 9/05. Missing: Vol. 1, No. 4 and Feb. 2002. $25.00. Call or email for 2 page list of 1953-54 parts for sale. Pete (507) 896-2248, cell 450-4101, [email protected]. MN

Oct___________________________

FOR SALE — 1953-54 Dash Pad - CLOSE-OUT. Available in 4 colors. Adds soft look to your interior. Red order #2450, Blue #2450-1, Gray #2450-3, Black #2450-4. $15.00 each. (Reg. $45 ea.) NCA (651) 778-9522.

Oct___________________________

FOR SALE — 1953 Chevy 210 Convertible. This car is in near perfect condition. The body is clean with no rust. Interior has been profession-ally replaced. 3 on the column standard trans-mission that shifts smooth. Original 6-cylinder engine. White top that is in great shape with a clean rear window and no cracks. Sale price $32,900. (614) 679-2430. OH. Bill

Oct___________________________

FOR SALE — 1951 Chevy Styleline Dlx, 4-dr., 2-tone green, 105 hp, 6 cyl. 235.5 2-speed auto-matic power glide. Rebuilt transmission & rear end. Original 51,125 miles. $11,000. (262) 758-4667. (SE WI)

Oct___________________________

CARS WANTEDWANTED — 1952 or 54 Chevy BelAir, 2-dr. H.T., automatic, in Florida. Must have a rot-free, complete, unmolested body, unrestored ok, need-ing mechanical work ok, a solid body is a must. Call “Bo” 772-359-9666. (FL)

Dec___________________________

CARS FOR SALE

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.


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Vol. 27 No. 8 October 2012 - National Chevy …...Published in the Interest of Preserving 1949 to 1954 Chevrolets Inside This Issue... TM Vol. 27 No. 8 October 2012 l Cover Car l New