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This Issue:
✔ Cover Car
✔ New Members
✔ Now Showing
✔ Find the
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✔ Reprint
✔ New Parts
for Sale
✔ 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
Alberto Suarez
Steve Joyce
Vincente Salazar
Cesar Gallegos
GL Buchanan
Todd Lewis
Len Withers
Gail Etherton
Greg Hudson
Peter King
Joe Soria
Randy Mosher
Mark Richey
Don Montagna
Jason Teixeira
Enrique Rodriguez
Gail Leathers
Richard Dunham
Gilbert Jorgnson
Heath Riihl
Mitch Oliver Spicher
Ken Salwa
Tom Zellman
Luis Jinenez
Richard Sochacki
Anthony Rudkin
James Lang
Letitia White
Sherryl Vannorstrand
Jason Gomez
John Gallagher
Donna Stephen
Verin Xavier
Luke Pasche
Jesus Sanchez
Jeff Halstead
Leon Molloy
Amanda Colby
Lawrence Gallegos
Kurt Wiechert
David Bennett
Gordon Lafferty
James Drechsel
Robert Wright
Jerry Placencia
Brenda Halstead
Bob Dedick
Kevin Newport
Jerry Decker
Miami, FL
Florence, SC
Sarasota, FL
Houston, TX
Azle, TX
Grimes, IA
Langeloth, PA
Pileville, TN
Baldwinsville, NY
Warana, Queensland,
Australia
El Paso, TX
Long Beach, WA
Boulder City, NV
Okeechobee, FL
East Falmouth, MA
Coachella, CA
Manchester, TN
Haslett, MI
El Paso, TX
New Prague, MN
Petaluma, CA
Dearborn, MI
Jackson, MI
Paterson, NJ
Ladeer, MI
Newton, IA
Hartland, MI
Waterford, MI
Cato, NY
San Antonio, TX
Hazle Township, PA
Weed, NM
Indre, France
Hoffman, MN
San Antonio, TX
El Dorado, KS
L’Amable, ON, Canada
Markle, IN
Albuquerque, NM
Oxford, MI
Bellvue, CO
Amarillo, TX
Coelir D’Alene, ID
Fond du Lac, WI
Clifton, CO
El Dorado, KS
Owosso, MI
Springdale, AR
Keatney, NE
Name
City
Jason Taylor
Arlington, TX
Les Taylor
Redmond, OR
Ramro Garcia
Nogales, AZ
Kyle Sargent
Nashua, NH
Elliott Brun
Butler, KY
Ronald Renaud
Van Nuys, CA
Jerry Burrows
Goodyear, AZ
Tim Ramsey
Saraland, AL
William Dunbar
Robertsdale, AL
Gary’s Upholstery
Pueblo, CO
Chris Cook
Franklin, NC
Luke Thorson
Isanti, MN
Edward Lenk
Cleveland, OH
William Sleeth
Gig Harbor, WA
John Ginn
Weatherford, TX
Greg Borczyk
Cheswick, PA
Rick Chavis
Katawissa, SC
Murray Sumner
Malibu, CA
Stephen Bandoian
Seabrook, NH
John Dottori
East Haven, CT
Rick Sobzzar
Country Club Hills, IL
Dennis Haugen
Hayward, MN
Michael Wirth
Tampa, FL
Carter Tapp’s Auto Perkinston, MS
DT. & Rest.
Jose Flores
Imperial Valley, CA
Jeremy Perry
Ashland City, TN
Matt Thomas
Vacaville, CA
Brad Thomsen
Edgemont, SD
Jim Edinger
Stevensville, MT
David Nichols
Murrayville, GA
Art Sotela
Coachella, CA
Barbara Sykora
Richmond, TX
Leland Foeks
Dover, PA
John Owens
Denham Springs, LA
George Lusk
St. Clair Shores, MI
Bill Conner
Atlanta, GA
Paul Alcorn
Gaithersburg, MD
Pat Armstrong
Canton, OH
Joseph Powetek
Englewood, TN
William Sibo
Mesa, AZ
Enrique Esqueda
San Antonio, TX
Brandon Mohr
Salem, OH
Tony Fernandes
San Jose, CA
Victor Perez
Chicago, IL
Eugene Mazzola
Webster, NY
Lannie Smith
Flint, MI
John Rhodes
Kernersville, NC
Steve McCusker
White Lake, MI
Jose Flores
Imperial Valley, CA
Name
City
Lou Martinez
So. San Francisco, CA
David Kulzer
Bejoli, MN
Karl Wilke
Mt. Prospect, IL
Bob Galbraith
Kalamazoo, MI
Jerry Jennings
Des Moines, IA
Vincent Hemmeter
Worcester, MA
Brien Jones
Ukiah, CA
Daniel Aguilera
Norfolk, VA
Dave Babiak
St. Augustine, FL
Michael Martin
Rockvale, CO
James Cox
Blanchester, OH
Aaron Stritesky
Otsego, MN
Harry Dodge
Costa Mesa, CA
Chuck Archer
Renton, WA
William Martinez Jr.
Yonkers, NY
Phil Abel
Arpin, WI
Sean Dailey
Manchester, IA
Buck Wahl
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Leighton Petersen
Billings, MT
Jorge Leiva
Miami, FL
Ryan Cisar
Phoenix, AZ
Alan Luchene
Peotone, IL
John Alberti
Wantagh, NY
Tom Hillting
East Peoria, IL
Tom Rowden
Kendrick, ID
Douglas Cawood
Lawrenceville, IL
Route 66
Rowlett, TX
David LaPointe
Downers Grove, IL
BK Upholstery
Cotati, CA
Robert Gonzales
Silver City, NM
Jim Baker
Greer, SC
Gordon Hill
Henefer, UT
George Knight
Nebo, KY
Al Lucci
Kenosha, WI
Robert Dunning
Cleveland, OH
Juan Gallo
Hayward, CA
Alvin Harris
Bluffton, SC
Barb Weber
Manistique, MI
Brenda Miller
Chesterfield, VA
Todd Hacker
Fowlerville, MI
William Tunnell
Northport, AL
Jim Knavel
Ennis, TX
Eric Carocci
Burlington, NJ
Pablo Nunez
Roswell, NM
Jeff Alledide
Ladysmith, WI
Duane Dahl
Blair, WI
Brian Gildea
Bethany, CT
Jason Lafley
Schoellkrippen,
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Hi from Nat’l. Chevy,
I’m hoping everyone is keeping cool these days.
The weather in June was pretty nice, but July has
come in like a lion - hot, humid and wet. At home we
had about 6” of rain in a week. I haven’t been home
for about 9 days right now and with all that water
I’m sure that my grass is more than ready for cutting.
It’s a good thing I cut extra short the last time I cut.
We made a trip to the Iola Car Show for one day
during the show. We are no longer able to vend
but still like to attend, so we keep our spaces and
rent them out keeping one space to park our car
in. It’s nice to see and talk to some of the friends
SAVE
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and vendors we’ve seen for the last 30 years. The
weather was hot and sunny, but it was nice to go
there.
I have some good news for those of you looking
for 1954 grill teeth. We will have them in about 3
days from now. The order number for the set is 1937
and the cost is $375.00 for the set. At this time they
are being sold in sets only.
Seeing as I am really busy today it is time to go.
It’s already noon - I started the day with a list and
this is the first thing I’m able to take off the list.
So ‘til next time.....
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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
1949-54
Upper Steering
Column Bearing
With wiring.
Order #1469
$60.00
2
Pair
Door Striker Plate
Reproduction that works great.
Dr. Side Order #504A
Pass. Side Order #504B
$85.00
Each
1949-52 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Lower Front 1/4 Panel
Dr. Side Order #4653L
Pass. Side Order #4653R
$255.00
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947 Arcade St. St. Paul, MN 55106.
Periodicals postage pending at St. Paul,
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Now Showing - “Scoops”_________
Hi there,
I am a long-time
buyer and big fan of
NCA. I have included
a few pictures of the
finished 1951 Chevy
Styleline Deluxe even a picture with
my friend Chubby
Checker!
Paul Russo /
Cool Scoops
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Hi,
Here are a couple photos I took of my partially complete restoration. When I got the car it had
no engine, no trans., no radiator or drive shaft. The gauges were all gone and so was the wiring. It had 3
different size tires and was full of rust. It is almost complete now and runs real well.
Patrick Cavallero
Gilbert, Arizona
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Greetings NCA,
After 6 years of weekends, vacations, parts
from you, tips from the newsletters and telephone
calls to Eddy, I can finally call her finished.
About 20 years ago, when I first became a
member and was outfitting a ‘54 Hard Top, I ran
across a Barnie cartoon in your newsletter (see
picture below) that pushed me towards what the
finished product is. I hung this picture on the wall
in my shop and knew someday the car would be
sitting in my garage.
This is a home-built car. I found it in a
barn up in a small town in Missouri. I am the third
owner and the man I bought it from had started
its transformation with a Nova sub frame. I took
it from that point to now in my shop at home
with some help from my friends, a painter and an
upholsterer. I finished the paint job - wet sanding
and polishing - and designed the interior.
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The car is a frame-off build. It has a boredout 454 BB to 468, 400 tranny with A/C, an Autorad
radiator and core support, two 4-barrell’s and runs
like a highway cruiser.
The top was handmade by my upholsterer.
I chopped the driver’s seat top bow by 5/8 inch.
I like the ‘49 thru ‘52 flat look much better than
the ‘53 and ‘54. I guess some cowboys were
complaining. Ha
I am sending along some pictures. Probably
2 or 3 emails worth. If anyone has questions they
can e-mail me at [email protected]
Thanks again for all your help. I recommend
you to any and everyone needing ‘49 to ‘54 Chevy
Parts!!
Respecfully,
John Bersuch
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In this issue you will find five hubcaps hidden in articles or ads. To enter the contest,
find the hubcaps, fill in the form below and mail or fax your entry to us by September
15, 2015. On September 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 Form
Name_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip_____________________________________________ Phone (______) __________________
What pages did you find the hubcaps on?
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Mail or Fax to NCA, 947 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN 55106 • Fax 1-800-785-5354
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES
Please 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 — Glove box liner, $10; various
inside door chrome trim parts, ‘54, $20-$50;
trunk lock assy. w/key, ‘54, $35; pair ‘54 Convertible chrome vent windows, new chrome,
$50; ‘54 gas tank sending unit, 6 volt; voltage
converter from 6 to 12 volts, $20. For other
parts available ‘53 and ‘54 call (713) 825-1215
Charles, [email protected].
PARTS FOR SALE
FOR SALE — 1953 Front Clip with bumper,
$450; original paint no rust or dents. 1949-54
frame blasted and painted, $200. Rear end
$50, front end $50, trans $25. All for $6,000.
Del to International Falls, Minn. Call (807) 2743767
FOR SALE — Chevy 1955 truck engine 235
rebuilt. Cast #J-8-4. Price $900 plus shipping.
Phone (419) 483-4822. OH
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Oct
FOR SALE — 1953 Chevy radio, converted
to AM & FM. $250. Gene (651) 260-7473. WY
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Oct
FOR SALE — 1949-51 - Complete 1949 drive
line. Has 1951 engine with Offy intake and
twin Rochester carbs. New wiring harness
still in package. Lots of mechanical parts.
Can hear run. Make reasonable offer. Jim in
Central IL. (217) 413-8325
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Oct
FOR SALE — 1949 Chevy grill, great shape,
bolt on and drive, $300 firm, will not ship;
brake drums 1949-54, $15 a piece; rear axles,
$35 each; rear window 1949-52 for Coupe
only, $50; misc. stainless steel, no accessories; complete heads, $100 a piece; old club
car jacket from San jose, CA, $100, never
worn. Call (415) 240-6840. James
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WANTED — For 1951 Chevy Styleline wheel need spring clips that hold hubcap on wheel.
There are 5 per wheel - riveted on - I need a
total of 10 clips. John (330) 478-2955
Oct
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WANTED — 1953 thru 1954 Harmonic Balancer 2 grove pulley 235 engine. Please contact Roy Mullins 321-217-9116
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WANTED — 1953-54 traffic light viewer, spotlight/mirror, 1954 front fender stone guards,
grille guard safety bumper, center horn button, Reads (power steering), fender markers.
Any other options available. Please respond.
Call (207) 457-1957 or email murph1957@
metrocast.net
Sept
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FOR SALE — 1950 Chevy grill (nice driver
quality), $375; 1949-50 front bumper filler
panel, $40; front fender spears, $25 each.
Phone Mark (608) 756-5191. WI
Aug
WANTED — 261 Chevy six cylinder. Call (218)
259-0377. MN
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Aug
WANTED — 1949 Chevy convertible wing
window frames, side window frames in good
condition. Jesse at (606) 787-4081. Leave message or email [email protected]
FOR SALE — 1953 thru 1954 Harmonic Balancer 2 groove pulley 235 engine. Please contact Roy Mullins (321) 217-9116
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WANTED — Looking for 235 duel intake with
or without carbs. John (417) 689-4740
Sept
FOR SALE — 1949-52 STATION WAGON rear
seat (middle) $250; lift gate, $125; 1949-52
SEDAN DELIVERY driver side tail light with
LP bracket, $60; Beltline stainless trim (4 pcs).
Phone Mark (608) 756-5191. WI
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Oct
WANTED — 1954 BelAir (convertible only
parts) Exterior A - Pilar stainless rear view mirror & more, also NOS items - rockers, gravel
guards and more. Please call all help will be
highly appreciated. Jesse (702) 331-6464
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PARTS WANTED
FOR SALE — 1954 Chevy Deluxe Styline
hubcaps. Stainless steel. Set of 4. $175.
See image at https://www.dropbox.com/
s/1mjzn32v5wqss9m/1954%20Chevro
let%20hubcaps.jpg?dl=0
Contact Denny at [email protected]
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Aug
WANTED — Looking for a driver’s side vent
window frame for 1954 2-dr. BelAir. Must
have good chrome or new re-chrome. Call or
email Ken at (904) 923-5458 or kenmenard1@
yahoo.com
FOR SALE — 1951-52 Chevy nice rear skirts,
$95; also 4 original hub caps and trim rings in
nice condition, $100. Contact Jim Kemmerer
at (570) 333-5466 cell (570) 881-2702. I live in
northeast PA.
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FOR SALE — 1 pair rear springs, good condition, 1952 Chevy, $50. (716) 933-6886 NY.
Bruce
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FOR SALE — 1951-52 used fender skirts,
good condition. Call (207) 457-1957 or email
[email protected]
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FOR SALE — 1949 Chevy 2dr. Fleetline Deluxe, 216 cid 12 volt. New brakes, brake lines,
master and wheel cyls, Have original fender
skirts, wheels and hubcaps. Original bumpers
rechromed. Have all interior parts as well as all
stainless parts for outside. Danny (903) 6269906 Texas [email protected] $4500
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FOR SALE — 1952 2-dr. Coupe, full back seat,
“216” 3-spd. Top end gone through, Fenton
headers, new fuel pump, water pump, new
tires, brakes, master. cyl. Fun car to drive in the
summer. Time to “let her go.” $3,300 or BO.
(262) 567-9526. Mike. WI
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FOR SALE — 1949 Chevrolet Styleline 2 dr.
Deluxe 63xxx actual miles, original drive train
with 3 sp. trans. new interior and new black
paint, Williams headers. Drives well. $9,600
OBO. Contact Ken at (812) 236-3253 8:00 AM
to 6:00 PM eastern time. IN
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FOR SALE — 1953 6 cyl. 3 spd. Blue Flame
- dual exhaust w/Fenton headers, on-body
restoration 2005, painted woodlawn green
& campus cream. Has stereo & spotlight not
shown. Interior was done when purchased in
2004 - greyish green. Extra parts included. No
rust. Drives, rides and looks great. Call Tony
(570) 592-3799. $15,000 OBO.
FOR SALE — 1954 Chevy BelAir 2-dr. HT, 96k,
very good original condition. Unmolested.
Continental Kit, PowerGlide, original drive
train, factory colors of Pueblo Tan & Shoreline
Beige. Rust free, excellent original glass and
chrome. Drives well. $19,500 OBO. Bob (320)
679-3556. MN
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FOR SALE — Beautiful ‘54 Bel Air 2dr sedan,
unrestored, no rust. Original 235ci and Power
Glide professionally rebuilt. Factory power
steering and power brakes. Beautiful paint
and immaculate vintage interior. As original
with some upgrades. 12 volt system with alternator. Driven regularly, runs great! Local
show favorite, many awards. $25,000. Call or
E-mail for complete photos or questions: KEN
@ 904-923-5458 or [email protected]
Jacksonville, FL.
Sept
Oct
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FOR SALE — 1953 Chev BelAir 2-dr. HT. An
awesome rust and dent free body. Cream
green and emerald green top. Ice cold air,
radio, heater, 350 crate eng., TH-350 A.T.
freshly rblt., new 3-core radiator, tilt steering wheel, gorgeous interior, brilliant new
chrome, windshield sun visor, tinted glass,
new tires 235-75.R15, Rally rims with spinner caps, dual exhaust, mellow tone, fender
skirts, tinted glass, no oil leaks, always garaged, clean Florida title. Will sacrifice at only
$25,000. Call Bo at (772) 359-9666
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