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Vol. 31 No. 11 • January 2017

✔ Cover Car✔ New Members

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✔ Reprints✔ Classifieds✔ Adventures

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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 CityMegan Goodman Mammoth Springs, ARPhillip Lecklider Greenville, OHDouglas Dickinson Wales, MAArian Perez West New York, NJEarl Harrell Petersburg, VAJohn Hudson E Towah, TNBill Moncrief Hanceville, ALDaryl Daugs Gig Harbor, WAJim Bragwell Jasper, ALDon Deisch Terrebonne, ORErick Barreda Ventnor, NJMarie Robinette Carlsbad, CAIke C. Gildin Lindsay, TXScott Pearson Vancouver, WARene Basacou Fort Worth, TXStewart Beam Defiance, IAThomas Bosalacchi Greenfield, WITony Henderson Brigham City, UTAllen Helton Louisville, KYBill Gibson Houston, TXMike Vierra Oroville, CADon Schmidt Martinez, CAGreg Strong Arvada, CODave Blazing Racine, MNLantzman Delmar, CAAngel Tindle Owensboro, KYSteve Grossenbacher Holland, NEDavid Haines Hermantown, MNAugustine Rodriguez Albuquerque, NMGary Wallace Redding, CAGaberiel Guerra Moor Park, CADave Riden Gambrills, MDHayden Terry Wimberly, TX Josh Holley Greenville, SCDavid Arwood Columbia, MOBeau Lyon Fort Dodge, IAJade Dino Arlington, TXRobert Wright Fond du Lac, WIDoug Steen San Angelo, TXMark Toth Stetsonville, WIDom Noah Pueblo, COJuan De Luna Temple, TXJack Frost Bemidji, MNLeroy McNeal Grants Pass, ORDavid Nelson Holly, MIRaymond McCusker San Diego, CARobert Martin Archy, MO

Jack Cotterell League City, TXJose Cardoza Kalamazoo, MIIvan Fernandez Honokaa, HIJames Risthar Wilmington, ILHans Carlsson North Fort Myers, FLRon Penrod Butte, MTAlfred Lujan Sr Gilroy, CAJoe Couch Rock Hill, SCAntonio Rios Bronx, NYRonald Higginbotham Martinsburg, WVJulio Fuste Hialeah, FLBenjamin Gaston Sacramento, CAGary Marvel Knoxville, ILScott Verhey Chisago City, MNFrank Jones East Brunswick, NJSam Holloway Obion, TNClarence Sandoval Rio Ranch, NMKevin Boles Indianola, IAVance Meyer Westby, MTJames Pagliro Tampa, FLJames Taylor Lumberton, NCErnest Padilla Natalia, TXCharles Murphy Laramie, WYRonald Ebert South Milwaukee, WIRobert Shinn Bridgeton, NJLarry Freemantle Teaneck, NYPhillip Contreas Brownwood, TXKyle Lassner Roseville, CAMichael Kimmel Altoona, PASean Duffy Worland, WYFrangiskos Panos Whitestone, NYTravis Kilian San Antonio, TXGary Miguel Marcellus, NYStephen Epps Commerce, GAHarold Evans Pittsfield, ILBrent Aitken Du Quoin, ILGreg & Barbara Quirk Exeter, MEGregory McIntyre Inglewood, LALynn Grotluschen George, IATom Heerde Armington, ILDavid French Kalamazoo, MIGerman Cortes Dayton, NVRonald Ferrari Santa Maria, CALarry Ashlock Paris, TNWilliam Phipps Peterstown, WVJames Menager Tucson, AZStephen Smith Carrollton, OH

Name CityGarland Bogoe Apache Junction, AZSteve Kelien Louisville, KYBrandon Marsteller New Bern, NCErnesto Pulido Little Elm, TXMitchel Woloshohuk Monson, MANichalos Laino Sacramento, CAJames Self Gering, NEAlan Washeleski Beverly Hills, MIJohn McDowell Van Nuys, CARalph Cremonese Inman, SCJohn Rhodes Kernersville, NCJesus Rabago Nogales, AZEdward Yglesia Weatherford, TXDavid Proctor Tuttle, OKMark Peasley Fredericksburg, VASteve Gray Princeton, KYJose Mendoza Sparks, NVJim Banks Germantown, OHBrian James Grants Pass, ORShane Butler San Jose, ILThomas Millhouse Columbia, PARobert Metka Boyertown, PADon Zimmons Edgewater, FLChuck Willis New Albany, INVirgil Meintz Lincoln, NEMike Pielch Colonia, NJJames Powers Scottsdale, AZThomas Howes Wolcott, CTSteve Link St. Louis, MOJames Westerman Carteret, NJJeff Robbins Gilbert, SCJames Flowers Elizabeth City, NCThomas McIntyre Mantika, CAFred Stevens Kansas City, MODaniel Jones Indianapolis, INAlberto Castanea National City, CAChuck Coulter Sedona, AZGordon Lavallais Port Arthur, TXScott Manley Phoenix, AZJason O’Fria Downington, PADennis Bertles Lake Havasu CityBilly McCoy Tuttle, OKRudy Garduno Santa Rose, CAKarissa Danielson Lincoln, NERichard Padilla Oxnard, CAMichael Fairbanks Edgewood, NM

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Hi from Nat’l. Chevy, As I write this it is Dec. 14 and our high temperature today will be about 7°. The high for Sunday, December 18, is supposed to be -30° with an overnight temp on Saturday at -21°. Predictions for Friday are possibly a foot of snow. All we can do is hope for a warm-up for Christmas. We had snow earlier, but it warmed up enough to melt. Now it would seem to be officially winter. I hope everyone received their new catalog — if

you didn’t and you are reading this, give us a call and we will get one to you. We’re still keeping pretty busy here with lots of last-minute Christmas gifts for folks. I have a need for more pictures and stories, so I’m hoping you can help me out. Keep the newsletter going. I have a nice story for next month — I hope you’ll like it. ‘Til next time....

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PARTS LINE CLUB NEWSLETTER Volume 31 Issue 11 January 2017 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.

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Why I Love Minnesota in Winter

When it’s winter in Minnesota,And the gentle breezes blow,About seventy miles an hourAnd it’s fifty-two below.You can tell you’re in Minnesota‘cause the snow’s up to your butt,And you take a breath of winter airAnd your nose holes both freeze shut.The weather here is wonderful,So I guess I’ll hang around.I could NEVER leave Minnesota anyway,‘Cuz my feet are frozen to the ground.


If interested in my car for your “Parts-Line” Newsletter, I am a paid member (Eric Nelson, MuscleCar Restoration and Design) and this is my car.

I have been looking for the past 4 years for a ‘54 BelAir or equivalent to replace one that was crushed in a barn collapse in 1977. Everything I came across was either junk or way overpriced. As a long shot I finally gave up and put a wanted ad on a muscle car forum I belonged to. Within 45 minutes three people responded to me with the same Craigslist ad for a car located in Portland Oregon. Somehow I missed that ad when I was doing a search. That was around 6:30 on a Sunday night. By 10:30 I had PayPal’d the owner with a down payment.

A quick phone call to the owner confirmed that the car was an original paint, original interior and drivetrain, 54 210 Chevrolet. The original owner, a woman, had bought the car new and then willed it to her church when she passed away in 2004 at the age of 94. The car was then given to a parishioner in exchange for some work he had done for the church. He never touched the car and 12 years later sold it to another gentleman who put new brakes, wheels and tires and was in the process of rebuilding the engine when he decided to sell. I then bought it from him so that makes me only the second person to ever routinely run the car on the road. When the deal was struck I very jokingly asked if there were any ‘documents’ that came with the car. He quite candidly said yes and that they were all in the glove box. Upon receiving the car he was correct, they were all there.

Since the engine was torn down and as many know are very costly to rebuild I immediately dropped in a small block chevy, a Turbo 350 transmission and an S10 rear using engine, transmission and rearend installation kits from Walton Fabrication which made easy work of the transplants. I have kept every nut and bolt from the original parts that were not used safely in storage. I also added new carpet, a new trunk mat, weatherstripping and several other assorted parts from the National Chevy Association. The shifter is a Locar piece from Speedway Motors.

My whole intent on this initial build was to build it in my driveway using mostly off the shelf and garage parts that I had and do it just as I would have back in 1977 being more concerned about function than I was looks. I own a high end Chevrolet restoration shop and for a change wanted a very low budget street car leaving all the dents and patina that were already present.

Upon receipt of the car my fiance’ insisted I give “her” a name. I insisted that I do not name my vehicles but her persistence paid off and so being green with a green interior, I decided to name her “The Booger.” I will drive it as is for the next year or so or until such time I decide to change it. For now I just want to enjoy it like it is. Rick Nelson

NCA, use whichever photos you chose. Thanks for the opportunity and helping me get the parts I needed for this work in progress.

Rick

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Dear National Chevy Parts,

This is my first order for parts for my ‘51 Chev. I bought this ‘51 in March of 2016 with 17,400 actual miles. The car came from West Virginia. The interior is in great shape. The car had one repaint in 1976. I am currently cleaning the undercarriage and engine compartment.

Thanks again,Frank CollinsKansas

Sharon....I see you’re still looking for pics and stories of ‘49-54 Chevs. I don’t think I’ve sent pics yet of my ‘49. It came from Cape Coral, Florida and is pretty much original with 48,000 miles. It’s an older refurbishment and is just a fun car to drive to local car shows. Original 216 engine, with 3 speed manual on the column. It’s got a few NCA parts in it already and more to come. Next project is to install Williams headers and dual exhaust.

Later...Bruce SpooWisconsin


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

Congrats to Ron Schmidt of Austin, MN, the Hidden Witch Contest Winner

In this issue you will find five New Year’s Babies hidden in articles or ads. To enter the contest, find the New Year’s Babies, fill in the form below and mail or fax your entry to us by February 15, 2017. On February 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.

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FOR SALE — 1953-54 radio trim, ‘53 horn button, ‘52 rear backlight garnish, center link idler, $15 each. No other parts. Call Don (586) 615-0922 MI

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FOR SALE — 2 1949/54 Chevy generators and 1 voltage regulator and 1 lgn. coil for sale. I am asking $50 for all. (570) 881-2702

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FOR SALE — 1949-52 Chevy fenders, no rot: 2 ‘50 passenger, $150 ea.; 1 ‘50 NOS drivers, $300; 1 ‘51 driver’s, $150; 1 convt/hardtop driver door, $200. Doug (860) 402-8257.

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FOR SALE — 1953-54 BelAir back fender paint divider bezel pair, 1949-52 wiper motor & Trico vacuum, 1949-52 heater control valves, 1951-52 heater switch with knobs and cables, 1949-52 ignitions with keys and housings, 1953-54 turn signal switch hous-ing, wires, handle, 1949-54 emergency brake com handle and rods, 1950-52 front bumper guards, 1951-52 back stone shields 2-door pair, 1954 oil filter canister with bracket 235 eng. p. glide, 1953-54 trunk lock with keys comp. housing, 1949-52 pair horns, 1949-52 push button starter switches, 1949-52 hood hinges pair, 1949-52 hood hinges pair, 1949-50 back tail lights, housing bezels, lenses, working good, 1949-54 inside sun visors with brackets, 1949-54 air cleaners, 1949-52 cen-ter windshiel mouldings outside and inside, Fleetline, Styleline, 1953-54 front vent gear box, handles and knobs. (715) 748-4897.

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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.

FOR SALE — 1949-52 Chevrolet used parts. Rear bumper (St.Wgn.), $75; front fender spear (P), $20; front hood emblem, $30; hood emblem (top), $35; re-chromed li-cense guard, $100; radio delete plate, $15; rear gravel guard, $25; vent window frame & glass (‘49), $15; original radiator, $150; upper lift gate frame with outside handle (no glass), several tin shields for under the hood, fresh air vent tube (dr). Reasonable offers consid-ered. Email: [email protected] for con-dition or pictures. You pay shipping. (217) 201-2820. Jerold. IL

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FOR SALE — 1953 Radiator/Cross Member with drums, new brakes all around/Rebuilt 235 engine (with less than 1,000 miles) bell housing/3 speed transmission/drive line & rear/running when removed from car/craig-slist pictures available/$1000/717-597-3032. Brian in Greencastle, PA

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FOR SALE — 1953/54 radio trim, ‘53 horn button, ‘52 rear backlight garnish. Center link idler-$15 each. ‘52 parking brake. No other parts Call Don 586-615-0922 MI

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FOR SALE — 1949-53 216 Push Rod NOS $2.50 ea.; 1953 Owners Guide, very nice, $15; 1954 Radio and Autronic Eye Service Book Pass and Truck, nice, $16. Rich (585) 468-2264. NY

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PARTS WANTEDWANTED — Dual carburetor aluminum in-take manifold for Chevy 235 six cylinder en-gine, carburetors optional - (Bare manifold preferred). Would consider a triple carbure-tor aluminum manifold. Reasonably priced. Butch Rocco, 113 Stone House Drive, Renfrew, PA 16053 (724) 789-0058.

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WANTED — 1950-52 or earlier manual choke parts. Basically the carburetor choke cap with metal pieces. In good shape. Call Tom (716) 200-7371 or [email protected]

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WANTED — Dual carb aluminum intake man-ifold for Chevy 235 six cylinder engine, carbs optional, would consider a triple carb alu-minum manifold. Reasonably priced. Butch Rocco, 113 Stone House Drive, Renfrew, PA 16053 (724) 789-0058.

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CARS FOR SALE

FOR SALE — 1949 Chevy Styleline 4-door Sedan, 28k mile car, original interior, chrome and body, runs and drives well. Call for hon-est description. Asking $7,500. Doug (860) 402-8257.

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FOR SALE — 1950 Chevy Wagon, needs re-storing, asking $7,500. Call for details and pic-tures. Doug (860) 402-8257.

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FOR SALE — 1951 4-door Styleline. Past owner started rebuild-restore. Have lots of int. parts. Brakes done. Head gasket done. Tires good, battery. $1,000. Jim Nelson (402) 350-2546.

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