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Vol. 33 No. 12 • February 2019

■ Cover ■ New Members ■ Now Showing ■ Reprint ■ Find the Hidden Hearts ■ Classifieds ■ Adventures of Barney

“49 Custom” Welcome 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. TOM DEFENDERFER-PALMYRA, PA DALE HODGE-NEW MARKET, TN JEFFRY STYLES-LITTLE ROCK ,AR GEORGE GONDORCHIN-KEMPNER, TX BOB ROTTER-BONDUEL, WI CHARLES RUPE-OTTUMWA, IA JERALD SCHOENHERR-MEDERA, CA GARY DANIELS-DENVER, CO BOB HUGGINS-CLARKSTON, MI GILBERT BEVINS-MCCUNE, KS ANDY SURMEIER-VENEDY, IL CHARLES MARTIN-FILMORE, IN LUTHIER JONES-WILSON, NC ROLAND BUSHEY-AUGUSTA, KS WADE WILLIAMS-CATHAY, ND TONY FULLER-OAKLEY, CA SCOTT HANER-VALDOSTA, GA EUGENE DAVIS-LAWRENCEBURNG, TN MARK HEATHMAN-MARION, IA ROBERT SLOMBA-NORTH TONAWANDA, NY GARY JESSEN-ALTOONA, AL TIM SCHWAGER-SHERBURN, MN ERNEST JARAMILLO-TORRANCE, CA TIM HELDMAN-NEW PORT, MN RUDY TORRES-SPOKANE, WA BRUCE SAMPSON-DANVERS, MA HAROLD BAILEY-GAINVILLE, MI BRIAN SMITH-REMSEN, NY JOHN HORTON-THREE OAKS, MI DAVID HINZ-TONOPAH, AZ JEFF CRONQUIST-MONTE RIO, CA JERRY KLEINHANS-VISALIA, CA ALAN RUTTER-EUSTACE, TX JOHN DORSEY-NEWARK, OH ROBERT RODDY-EAST HELENA, MT DAVID KONERZA-SILVER LAKE, MN DAVE LIMBERG-SHAKOPEE, MN GREG FLYNN-MIDDLETON, ID DOUG CONSTABLE-LAKE FOREST, CA ROBERT GILREATH-DUGGER, IN CRAIG FISCHER-RAPID CITY, SD FERNANDO MARTINEZ-WYOMING, MI TIMOTHY LADSON-SAVANNAH, GA RONALD BLACK-TUCSON, AZ MICHAEL NEELEY-DAVISON, MI GARY WALTON-SALVISA, KY RYAN WALLIS-MONROE, GA JON CAIN-VIENNA, WV BOB SUMMERS-EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO JM WALKER-PENDLETON, SC LARRY SCHWARTZ-ADA, OK GERALD MENTZER-MONMOUTH, OR JACK ROGERS-BLACKWEL, OK LARRY MILLER-THEODORE, AL ADONIS DIAZ-MIAMI, FL MIKE ANGLIN-RUSK, TX FRANK GONZALEZ-MIAMI, FL CASEY ADAMS-WATERLOO, IA JERRY HARRIS-MUSKOGEE, OK STEVEN DASHNEY-LA PORTE, TX NOLAN BRAWYER-KEWANEE, IL RANDALL NEGRAY-STREATOR, IL FIBIAN HERRS-PALMER, KS ALLAN WRIGHT-HORSESHOE BEND, AR ANTHONEY GARCIA-PARAMOUNT, CA DANIEL IBANEZ-HORIZON CITY, TX KURT OVERTURF-RACINE, WI JOE LINDER-OKLAHOMA CITY, OK DAVID HAINES-HERMANTOWN, MN DANIEL HOOPER-LENOIR, NC AJ DAVIS-LAWRENCEBURG, TN JILL HAMMEL-BOULDER, CO FRANCISCO GONZALEZ-NEW YORK, NY Save $$ in February______Custom Carpet Covered Trunk Cardboards

Customize your trunk compartment with this 3-piece trunk cardboard set. Cardboards are covered with a light gray charcoal carpet liner. free trunk lid inserts with purchase of carpet covered trunk cardboard set 1949-52 Good thru 2-28-19 TRUNK LID INSERTS STYLELINE 1949-52 SEDANS Replacement inner trunk lid panels made in light gray carpet that matches carpet covered trunk cardboards. Sold as set. ORDER #4809-1 ‘49-52 Styleline $ FLEETLINE 2 & 4 dr. ORDER #4620 15 SEDANS ‘49-52 Styleline, ORDER #4809-2 , HT $ CONVERTIBLE *Oversize ORDER #4621 15 ORDER #4809-3 Shipping ‘49-52 Fleetline 2 & 4 dr. Sedan BELAIR $ $ 00 ORDER #4622 15 /COUPE 90 set ORDER #4809-4 1953-54 SEDAN ORDER #806-13 1953-54 1953/54 2 or 4 door Sedan ORDER #826 HARDTOP, 1953/54 Hardtop ORDER #827 CONV., COUPE 1953/54 Convertible ORDER #828 ORDER #806-14

*Oversize $ 00 $ Shipping set 15 Set 90 Hi from Nat’l. Chevy, so we can get out of here for some warmer weather Winter has found its way to Minnesota. We’re while we go watch a couple of races out west. getting lots of cold Canadian air right now. For the We’re finally getting some long awaited back- last few days our daytime temps have been barely orders in like headers and some other good stuff. getting above zero with night time temps getting Suppliers have been slow and out of product this to about -15°. Not a nice place to be right now. We year. We’ve been waiting for some stuff for 6-7 literally have no snow in the cities except where months and still don’t have it. it has been plowed, but we are supposed to get I’m still asking for pictures and stories for the some today. Great combination - snow and below newsletter. Thanks to those who have been helping freezing temps. me out and I hope more of you can do the same. I’ll be glad when it gets to be the end of February ‘Til next time....

New Parts 1951-52 1954 Front Splash Pan headlight rim clips

Order #4652

$249 Order #507-CLIP Great reproduction $12 Does both headlight bezels

Order #4448 1951-52 Tail Light $99pr. Assembly Complete with bezels, backing plate, lens, 12V bulbs and wiring.

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PARTS LINE CLUB NEWSLETTER Volume 33 Issue 12, February 2019 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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TM February 2019 The National Chevy Association F 5 Cover Car______My name is John Salimbene. I am a member of NCA. I make some modifications. I added rocker mouldings, have a 1949 Fleetline. The Fleetline an under the dash stereo and a modifed gas line. was always my dream car. I admired the , I also replaced the Holley with a new and was constantly looking at pictures over the years and undercoated the car. I also replaced and hoping to one day own one. That day came all the front and drivers side door glass. The car about 3 years ago. I wanted to find the right one was in excellent running condition when I got it, so and finally found one to meet exactly what I was I didn’t really need to do too much and the body looking for. I wanted more of a modified custom. It was straight and clean. I love my 49 Fleetline and has a nosed hood, shaved door handles, frenched hope you will feature it in an upcoming issue of the headlights, a 350/700r4, 10 bolt Camaro rear, a new newsletter. I also won 3 trophies at car shows this TCI rear suspension and a new GPS speedometer. I past year in the custom car category. was also looking for something in satin black and found the exact car I was looking for. I did have to John Salimbene

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TM February 2019 The National Chevy Association F 7 February Special - Save $$$$$$$______TRUNK CARPET Customize your trunk compartment with this cut pile carpet instead of original rubber mat. Carpet is sewn to fit contour of hump, and binding is used around spare tire well. Fits all models. Also includes carpet pad. Available in red, blue, green, black, gray, brown, tan, turquoise. Specify color & model. SPARE TIRE COVER 1949-52 ORDER #4805 $ 1949-54 1953-54 ORDER #820 90 Soft black vinyl with Purchase of #721 Spray Adhesive is storage pockets. recommended for easy installation. Fits all 15” tires and gives trunk a nice finished look.

ORDER #815 $10 Spare Tire Cover $2600 with purchase of trunk carpet. Good thru 2-28-19

ORIGINAL STYLE REPLACEMENT CARPET Sewn just like original carpet with original vinyl heel pad. Includes front and rear carpet pad. Available in red, dark blue, brown, dark green, turquoise, tan, chestnut, maroon, light gray and black. Please call for color samples. Carpet and pad should be glued down for a nicer look.

1949-52 1949-52 COUPE - ORDER # 4707-24 1949-52 2-DR. SEDAN - ORDER # 4707-20 1949-52 4-DR. SEDAN - ORDER # 4707-21 1949-52 CONVERTIBLE - ORDER # 4707-22 1949-52 HARDTOP - ORDER # 4707-23 Samples 1953-54 CARS Available 1953-54 2-DR. SEDAN - ORDER # 707-20 1953-54 4-DR. SEDAN - ORDER # 707-21 1953-54 CONVERTIBLE - ORDER # 707-22 1953-54 HARDTOP - ORDER # 707-23 $ 00 Cut Pile 229 Set 1949-52 CARS 1949-52 COUPE - ORDER # 4707-26 1949-52 2-DR. SEDAN - ORDER # 4707-27 1949-52 4-DR. SEDAN - ORDER # 4707-28 1949-52 CONVERTIBLE - ORDER # 4707-29 1949-52 HARDTOP - ORDER # 4707-30 1953-54 CARS free carpet 1953-54 2-DR. SEDAN - ORDER # 707-25 1953-54 4-DR. SEDAN - ORDER # 707-26 mats Samples with purchase. 1953-54 CONVERTIBLE - ORDER # 707-27 Good thru 2-28-19 1953-54 HARDTOP - ORDER # 707-28 Available $ 00 Loop 229 Set Save $45

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TM February 2019 The National Chevy Association F 9 Find the Hidden Hearts & Win a $75.00 Gift Certificate

In this issue you will find five Hearts hidden in articles or ads. To enter the contest, find the Hearts, fill in the form below and mail or fax your entry to us by March 14, 2019. On March 15 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 Hearts on?

Page _____ Page _____ Page _____ Page _____ Page _____ Mail or Fax to NCA, 947 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN 55106 • Fax 1-800-785-5354 or 651-778-9686 Congrats to Barry George of Omak, WA, winner of the Hidden Turkey contest

TM 10 F The National Chevy Association February 2019 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES FOR SALE — 1952 dealer brochure, mint FOR SALE — Beautiful 54 Chevy 2dr sdn. Please advertise ‘49 through ‘54 Chev parts with new Sport Coupe, $15; 1950 owners Turquoise/cream with sunvisor. 40,000 orig only. “Parts-Line” is printed once monthly manual, good, $14; 1951 owners manual dis- mile. Second owner. I bought this car in 1973 and members receive 3 free 25-word ads play material, $17, mint; one box #55 6 volt from old lady in neighborhood with 26,000 per year. Ads over 25 words run 10¢ per bulbs instrument panel clock, $4 box of 10; miles. Repainted with orig. color lacquer word over the 25 word limit. Ad rates for 1951-52 horn cap, very nice, $19. Rich, NY paint and new chrome. New complete Chevy non-members are $3.00 up to 25 words and (585) 468-2264. Parts + Shipping. interior but has orig. perfect door panels, 6 10¢ per word thereafter. All ads will run for 3 ______Feb cyl automatic split exhaust manifold with all consecutive issues unless cancelled by you. new exhaust. Rebuilt front suspension and Please put prices on items that you adver- FOR SALE — Four complete 1953 Chevy brake system. New vacuum advance, carb, tise. Mail 947 Arcade, St. Paul, MN 55106 or front bumpers, all have frame mounting blower motor and switch. New turn signal fax 1-800-785-5354 or email info@national- brackets and bumper guards, $90 a piece or switch. Wide white walls. Have spinners and chevyassoc.com ads before the first of the $300 for all. Also have two rear 1953 bum- orig. caps. Garage kept whole life. Show car previous month. pers, $60 a piece or $100 for both. All are quality. Driven every year except in cold cores and need plating. Also have a complete months. Runs great. Must see. Pictures avail- 1953 Chevy BelAir four door Sedan passenger able. $17,500 obo. Gene (610) 990-1754, PA PARTS FOR SALE side door. It has BelAir chrome trim on top, ______Feb $60. All parts you pick up. Cam Linder, (779) FOR SALE — 1 49-52 generator pulley and 200-2492, Rockford, IL. fan 597667 NOS, $18; 1 pkg. door handle ______Feb rivet, 49-64 at $3; 1950 216 eng. needle [un- recognizable text], NOS, $3. Rich, NY (585) 468-2264. Please add for postage. CARS FOR SALE ______Apr

FOR SALE — 1949-50 2-dr. Fleetline, body 1951, 4-dr., parts car, all running gear; 1951 2-dr. Fleetline Deluxe, complete car; 1 set of FOR new Chevy ralley wheels in box; 1 1953 truck FOR SALE — 1951-52 convertible collec- SALE — 1953 210 Chevy, crazy plum, motor w/powerglide trans.; 2 original sunvi- tion. One complete ‘51 convertible, rough, 283/275 HP 700 R4 trans, disc front brakes, sors; 1 new rebuilt 350 ; all new but complete. Second is restored frame and many extras. $17,500. (651) 260-7473 sheet metal for ‘51 2-dr. Fleetline.; some new running gear, hardtop body that was upside parts, $3000. AL (205) 601-7170. ______Apr ______Apr down in yard for 30+ years, beautiful bot- FOR SALE — 1953 Chevy BelAir convert- tom with all the critical parts to make 2nd FOR SALE — 1950 radio, no speaker or ible. Sun gold and ivory. All original less than convertible, top frame, top rear basket, wind- chrome dish plate, $5. 1950 vacuum wiper 78,000 miles, completely restored. Call Ray at shield header. Please call if interested, make motor, works great, $20. You pay shipping. MN (507) 645-7777. one convertible or 2. Most convertible parts Don (586) 615-0922 before 8:00 p.m. ______Apr to complete two cars and much more. Price ______Mar $5500 for both with parts. Reason for selling - FOR SALE — 1952 Chevy BelAir four door health. Zane (920) 756-2043. WI FOR SALE — 1951 Chevrolet Grill, restored Sedan. Good running 216 motor, three speed ______Feb by a perfectionist, all rechroming and rear of stick, rebuilt floors and 1978 Olds Cutlass chrome panels powder coated, parking light seats. New wheel cylinders, master cylinder assemblies installed. Comes complete with and brake shoes. Converted to 12 volts, alter- CARS WANTED bolts to install. All original metal. Absolute nator with built-in regulator. 30 years storage. perfection, ready to install, $1500 plus ship- Great Patina. Clean Arkansas title. New plastic WANTED — 1952 Chev Fleetline, 2 dr. with V-8 motor, standard shift. Any condition, rust ping. Zane (920) 756-2043 leave message. WI gas tank. $2,200. Cam Linder, 3245 Lapey St., ______Feb Rockford, IL 61109. ok. Kaluin, AZ (520) 609-3878. ______Feb ______Feb FOR SALE — 1950 Chevy Fleetline , front Camaro clip, all new brakes & bushings. Best offer. (315) 699-4707 NY NATIONAL CHEVY’S FAX LINE. ______Feb Place orders 24 hours a day. Email or Fax Ads. [email protected] 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.

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