Vol. 29 No. 9 • November 2014 - National Chevy …...• V/8 conversion speedometer cable • New William’s V/8 cast from exhaust manifolds and complete exhaust system • Fire

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

Turkeys■ Reprint■ Raffle

■ New Parts for Sale■ Classifieds■ Adventures of Barney

Vol. 29 No. 9 • November 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 CityJose Reyes Milington, TNEdwin Jacinto Fortworth, TXKeith Watkins Murfreesboro, TNRicky Wills Winchester, KYJoe Sowers Arcanum, OHRobert Engle Middleton, IDSteve Flore Baton Rouge, LAWilliam Jones Porter, TXMallory Madison Cincinnati, OHValentine Nieto Antioch, CAJames Cathey Grove, OKElizabeth Resenderz Metairie, LARick Stallings Phoenix, AZRon Black Carterville, ILAlfred Butch Rodriguez Walnut Grove, CAGordon Bayless Kingsville, MDKenneth Olson Minot, NDSean Hildebrand Tatamy, PARobert Wright Fairmont City, ILEdgar Miller Christiansburg, VAMichael Norman Payson, UTDeryl McKay Shelton, WADatthrow Bridge Kansas City, KSRon Williams Kansas City, KSHenry Rosenberger Waverly, ILJames Fischer Fayetteville, ARDale Fairchild Grayville, ILRobert Baber Killeen, TXJohn Laborda Murrysville, PADaniel Powers Key Largo, FLBaker Kirk Patrick Gallatin, TNRodney Polk Oklahoma City, OKJohn Clarkson Vine Grove, KYGreg Resner Rio Rancho, NMSteve Hand Mustang, OKJeff Price Derby, VTMike Scroggie Ocala, FLBud Frenzel Pennsauken, NJWilliam Fox Union, MSMichael Mortenson Celina, TXBret Krist Crown Point, INRichard P. Rodriguez Banning, CATim Bruce Lowell, MIMario Fuentes Los Angeles, CAAdam Anderson Florence, WIVictor Cortez Carson, CAWilliam Humphrey Princeton, MNAdrian Texley Albion, NEPaul Lundgren New Braunfels, TXJohn Schavina Chandler, AZBruce Spoo Emerald, WIJeremy Baker Prairieville, LASamuel Roldan Linden, NJBuddy Boone Waynesville, NCTim Moss Aurora, COJohn Maes Ft. Garland, COErnesto Munro Lukeville, AZMatt Sagoian Henderson, NVLee Hunt Baton Rouge, LARick Perez San Antonio, TXCharles Nicol Martinsburg, WVRoy Campbell Vale, NCRobert Heath Brookshire, TXKarla McLean Arroyo Grande, CA

Ernest Daft Drummond Island, MITomas Algebiras Miami, FLRichard Faison Ahoskie, NCTroy Coker Dallas, TXRandy Larsen Gendale, AZGeorge Harris Middletown, MDSteve Austin East Point, MIStan Stiles Chewelah, WAEric Shafer Youngstown, OHRosacio Nava Windsor, CAJohn Thorasher Cumberland, MDJane Ridley Calhoun, GAGiuseppe Nocera Medford, NYPeter Datino Elmsford, NYRuben Montoya Albuquerque, NMJim Phillips Wild Rose, WIEddy Robinson Thomaston, CTChris Aguilar Amarillo, TXWilliam B Andrews Saraland, ALDavid Trouillion Ashford, AZDavid Vandewater Dodgeville, WIDavid Lough Olney, TXAdrian Auila Kingsburg, CAMark Cegelis Hampstead, NHBrian Cubbage Springfield, OHMichael Basura Walnut, CABrian England Paso FoblesGary Abrahamson Duluth, MNBill Aloisi Rittman, OHDavid Garcia Harlingen, TXElfido Reyes Los Angeles, CALevi Maciejewski Williston, NDPatrick Blair Port Orchard, WASean Subia Fairfield, CADarrell Graham Medford, ORJim Cochran Scottsbluff, NEHector Soto Denver, COMark Bybee Littleton, COEric Gregg Greenley, COTimmy Hein Mineral, VAJim Galloway Kennewick, WAEddie Swamba Brighton SwambaNorbert Seichter Boyd, WIKen Hall Montezuma, INWilliam Clark Jr. Galaway, NYDonnie Robinson Galax, VAWilliam Milligan N. Fort Meyers, FLRussell Beddow Emily, MNBob Doran Leavenworth, KSJames Connelley Spring, TXMark Hooper Lompoc, CAAndy Banasiewicz Burlington, CTRalph Spohn Locust Grove, VAMitchel Woloshchok Monson, MARobert Brown Lake Isabella, CAPrimitivo Aguilar Houston, TXJim Chewning Landis, NCGlen Trembath Clear Brook, MNRon Fabert Independence, MORichard McEndarffer Orchard Lake, MIGreg Ziemer Hutchinson, MNJerry Ishmael Clinton, ILJimmy Rider Minco, OKAl Ovalle Texas City, TX

David Kosnikowski Knoxville, TNCraig Ahart Sebastopol, CAJack Jenkins Breckenridge, TXRichard McDowell Victorville, CABob McKernan South Sioux City, NETerrell Deyton Burnsville, NCRoberto Rangel Laredo, TXArthur Mendoza Chula Vista, CAMatt Atnip Nashville, TNDarwin Allbritton Junesboro, ARPatricia Koval South Gate, CAAliyah Guye Pleasantview, TNWilliam Parish Merritt, MINovak Deeann Odessa, TXGreg Love Byron Center, MIAlfred Holley Brandywine, MDClark Stewart Charlott, NCLarry Graham Bluff City, TNJustin Moore Saraland, ALMilton Pierce Vergas, MNGary Smith Athens, TXPhyllis Hernandez Indianapolis, INSteve Banda Clyde, OHGeorge Lozano Arlington, TXDoug Allee Clarendan, TXKyle Peck Hebron, OHRob Mathews Morrow, OHWilliam Murphy Peabody, MADavid Salmon Wichita, KSAllen Patten Port Charlotte, FLWilliam Baber Katy, TXDean Chamberlain Patchogue, NYChristopher Delfico White Plains, NYBudget Mufflers & Brakes Vineland, NJSergio Cisneros Fort Worth, TXMichael Zundt Bakersfield, CADon Arpin Warwick, RIJereome Wrobleski Little Falls, MNBob Harrell Montague, MIChris Rhodes Grand Junction, COWilliam Sample Culver, ORHeath Hardy Magnolia, TXEdward Hannon Twisp, WATodd Parks Manchester, MDChuck Willis New Albany, INJose Gutierrez Ceres, CAHarry Van Alstyne Kinderhook, NYJerry Jason Martinez, GADonald Sinclair Cross Plains, TNEd Davis Billings, MOWayne Williams Bowling Green, KYCharles Barnhill Mobile, ALCallin Braxton Philadelphia, PATom Culkin Fairbury, ILJune Howerton Sevierville, TNBilly Armtrout Spokane, WAMaril Hansen Redfield, SDDan Wisseher St. Louis, MORichard Kipfer Mena, ARJimmy Quintero Austin, TXJosa Barrera San Antonio, TXJohn Guggenbickler Bella Vista, CAGarrett Platts Manchester, VT

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Happy

ThanksgivingTo Our Friends,

At this happy Thanksgiving season, it is a pleasure to pause and express our sincerest appreciation for the wonderful gift of your friendship and goodwill.

Thank you for the pleasant association we have enjoyed during the years. We are deeply grateful for your trust and hope that we will continue to merit your confidence in the future.

We wish you a warm and happy Thanksgiving. May you and those you love always enjoy a bountiful harvest of all the good things in life!

Sincerely,Your Friends at National Chevy

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I have purchased many parts from your store to rebuild my 1951 Chevy Fleetline and I have to say that you were the best people to deal with for parts and supplies for my project. I completed my car in 2012 but I thought you would like to see the finished product. The car is powered with a 283 Chevy with throttle body fuel injection and has a 200 4r transmission. The front suspension is a Heidts Mustang II with Chassis engineering rear suspension. It also has power windows, power bucket seats, air conditioning, custom console and custom interior. The headliner as well as much of the chrome including the bumpers and various fasteners all came from National Chevy. All work was done by myself and friends except the seats. I really enjoy driving and showing this car and appreciate the help I received from the people at National Chevy. If you decide to use these pictures in your newsletter, I would appreciate a copy of the newsletter sent to my address as follows.

David HarrisGore’s Landing, Ontario

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PARTS LINE CLUB NEWSLETTER Volume 29 Issue 9 November 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.


Cutaway Car ___________________________ Our Cutaway Car was a big hit at the Back to the 50’s Show. It was built to show new products we are working on and should have available soon. The car is painted bright yellow, turquoise, some red and balck and catches everyone’s eye. It seems like the guys had a fun time building it (everyone working on it is about 70). A list of some of the parts is on the next couple pages.

Sharon


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Cutaway Car ___________________________All parts will be available soon!• Small block motor mounts available for 1949-50

and 1951-54 Chevrolets• 700R4 transmission mount also available for

T350 and Power Glide• 700R4 transmission cooling lines also available

for T350 and Power Glide• New V-8 copper radiator• New upper and lower radiator hoses• New frame gas line for V/8 with filter• New engine gas line for V/8 with Edelbrock

carburetor• V/8 radiator fan shroud• V/8 power steering bracket• A/C and alternator brackets

• New short water pump, chrome pulleys and flex fan

• New battery box for V/8 conversion• V/8 throttle linkage• V/8 conversion speedometer cable• New William’s V/8 cast from exhaust manifolds

and complete exhaust system• Fire wall support for V/8 engine• Open drive line rear end lowering kit and rear

end stock height for 1958-64 Chevrolets. These are also available for 1955-57 Chevrolet rear ends

• New polyethylene gas tank and stainless steel straps

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


___ Reprint - Car Craft Magazine April 1956


It was 18 years ago that I purchased, “Marilyn”, a 1954 Chevrolet 4 door 210 model, I’ll say, in workable condition. The goal I set out to reach was to take a 4 door, go mild custom, and to capture a person’s first glance. The detail combined with nostalgia has them spend a few moments looking around and asking questions. “What are those rubber straps dragging in the back?” “Is that the original color?” “What and why are those wires things on the passenger side of the car?” It started 18 years ago collecting all the accessories and parts first because I saw things were starting to dry up when it came to finding things. All the parts were restored and shelved and waited until the car was finished and ready for assembly. It was a frame off and rotisserie restoration with a lot of thought and discussions with some older guys that had one, hot rodded them, or raced the 235 and 261’s on the old dirt tracks. The “Genuine Rat” 235 was bored .60 over, with a 383 head, and a vintage Howard ¾ mild cam. Fenton cast headers are used with now discontinued 30 series Flow Masters for strip use. Two modified Rochester’s are on an Offy intake and an ’86 Chevrolet V6 electronic ignition and super coil sits on the other side. Electronic fuel pump is

on the frame, battery is below the trunk, and the tranny cooler was replaced with the twister also on the frame. A custom aluminum radiator keeps things cool. The 4th door was enhanced by lowering and lengthening using 2-1/2 ” dropped spindles, lowered 3” in the rear, open faced continental kit, external sun visor, and 1953 Pontiac rear door belt trim. The dash was finished in matte clear and the interior sun visors are two toned like the famous 1954 Moonglow custom. The 210 was converted to a BelAir, interior door panels are 210 with vertical pleats, the seat pattern is ’53 convertible, and the trunk has ’55 BelAir interior door trim. There is a ’56 V on the lid and script inside on the trunk header with ’54 hardtop dome lighting. Up front is ’53 Cadillac Eldorado head light rings like the guys would steal off the Caddy’s and put on their Chevys back then. The paint is close to the Bermuda green and shoreline beige but used Chrysler’s cool vanilla and Fords jewel green. Thanks to NCA for helping us enjoy our hobby with the parts services you provide.

Kevin NicholsChurubusco, IN

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________________________________Now ShowingHi Sharon, It was nice talking to you the other day. This is my 1953 Limo. It was just a shell when I purchased it. It put a 1977 Nova front end under it and the rear end is Nova also. All the glass was gone, no interior. It has a 6 cyl. 1969 Chevy in it with its Nova automatic power steering and power brakes. Lots of rust and remanufacturing to get it going. I will be working on it for a long time to come, but at least it’s drivable now. Your parts are a life saver for me and the Limo. Be ordering soon.

HarryPost Falls, ID


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Here is my baby. I have owned her for over 30 years. I start working on it then put it away. Thanks to N.C.A it has a lot of new parts. Fueling up.

Bob Samuel


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 turkeys hidden in articles or ads. To enter the contest, find the turkeys, fill in the form below and mail or fax your entry to us by December 15, 2014. On December 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________

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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, original, 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 shipping. James (707) 544-7488 CA

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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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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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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 accessory front bum-per 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 sunvi-sor, $250; 1949-52 Styleline vent 4-dr. back window locks, gaskets, 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 light-ers 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 — 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 — 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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FOR SALE — 1952 Chev 4-Dr. Deluxe. Parting out, engine stuck, missing ft. fenders, grille, splash pans & bumpers. Good sheet metal and S.S. trim, partial interior, $1,000 for all, or will separate. Call for individual prices and shipping. George. Cell (513) 256-8792, Home (513) 941-8835. N. Bend, OH

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

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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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WANTED — A right front fender and a 6-volt generator for a 1953 BelAir or a Model 210 in good to excellent condition. Please call Bob Rudd (208) 787-6865. ID

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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 — 1953-54 4-dr. Sedan, outside sunvisor. Please call with any information re-garding this part or any other miscellaneous options. Murph (207) 457-1957

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WANTED — Grill with teeth. Upper grill bar for 1952 Chevy. In decent shape. Ray (732) 670-0082 NJ

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CARS FOR SALE

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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New Members _________________________Name City Name City Name CityJavier Tapia Valinda, CAClifton Hill Shawnee, OKDavid Iggulden Calgary, ABJim Waugerman Spartanburg, SCChris Talijadoros Kingfield, MERichard Smith Waukomis, OKTom Prezentka Lisle, ILDouglas McDonald Yakima, WAJohn Knodel Saint Francis, KSMaury Thacker Houston, TX

George Primavera Boca Raton, FLDavid & Pat Conner Paw Paw, MIMark Zorn Riverview, FLJerry Bass Jena, LABob Gardner Vermontville, MIAngus Graham Brownstown, MIMike Saeder Meza, AZScott Jones Greenwood, INRonald Flatt Hendersonville, TNPhil Grow Weavervill, CA

Gary Koehn Menasha, WIMike Knepp Wellsville, PAVincent Gutierrez Apple Valley, CAJorge Gilrobles Torrence, CAJose Molina Cotati, CAJeff Hatcher Lenoir, NCRobert Hake Denair, CAJames McKinney Dringville, OREdward Triplett Colorado Springs, CO

FOR SALE — 1954 Chev S.W. for sale. $4,000 or best offer. 4 dr. with new tires and many new parts. Restorable condition. Contact: Ger-ald Pate, 6612 S. Shore Dr., Odessa, MO 64076 or call (816) 805-2918 cell.

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FOR SALE — 1954 Bel Air 2dr sdn. Unrestored. Professionally rebuilt motor, trans, and front end. Beautiful dark green paint, fresh interior, 12 volt w/alternator. 57000 original miles. fac-tory installed Power glide, power steering, power brakes. No rust, runs and drives great. Local show favorite, many awards. Call or e-mail Ken Menard 904-923-5458 or [email protected]. I’m happy to discuss the car or send more pics. $25000. Jacksonville, FL

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FOR SALE — 1953 Chevy 210, 42,478 original miles, 216 motor, 3 speed manual, straight, good solid body, good floors, good rockers, good trunk pan. Nice solid original car. Origi-nal paint that has patina. $9,800 or B/O Call (651) 755-4803.

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FOR SALE — 1953 BelAir 2-dr. Sedan, 327 eng. missing fuel pump, new gas tank, body in good shape, needs restored. No front bumper. Grill is disable, chrome. $3,900. Art Rodriguez, PO Box 211442, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 286-8502.

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Vol. 29 No. 9 • November 2014 - National Chevy …...• V/8 conversion speedometer cable • New William’s V/8 cast from exhaust manifolds and complete exhaust system • Fire