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THERE’s NO COmparison to . . . ThE World’s Largest Manufacturer of 1955-56-57 Chevrolet Restoration Parts WINTER 2012 Volume 18, Issue 1 5-6-7 Produced by Danchuk Mfg. 3201Update S. Standard Ave., Santa ana, CAlifornia 92705 IN THIS ISSUE: UniSteer Rack and Install • INSTALL Note: This article is condensed for You will require some special tools that inclusion in our newsletter. We also most don’t have in their toolbox. These can • DOOR AND WINDOW SPECIALS cover the modification of the original be purchased, or they can be rented, from column and an installation of an Ididit most automotive parts stores. • 1BAD57 FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE column in this article. You can download • GLASS ON SALE!! the entire PDF Tech Article that includes Tools you will need: large photos from our website. Just • 3/8" and 1/2" Drive Ratchets go to our homepage www.danchuk. • 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1-1/4" - 1/2" and 9/16" - 3/8" com and click on Downloads and then Drive Sockets Message from the click on Tech Articles. Click the 18.1 – • 1/2", 9/16", 5/8" and 11/16" General Manager 1955 – 1957 UniSteer Rack and Pinion Open End Wrenches Installation link to download the PDF. • 5/8" and 11/16" Flare Nut Wrenches Happy New Year! I hope • 3/16" and 1/4" Head Screwdrivers yours was as fun and safe as mine. Recently we received some questions • 4mm, 3/32" and 5/32" Allen Wrenches thru Trifive.com regarding the use of an • #2 Phillips Screwdriver 2012 promises to be an original column shift column with • 1/4” Bit (Supplied with kit) extremely exciting year a UniSteer Rack and Pinion conversion. • 1/2” Electric Drill or Equivalent for Danchuk and all our customers. Not only do As this is a very popular conversion, we • Flat Metal File we have a large quantity thought a tech article would help clear up • Hacksaw or Equivalent of projects upcoming some confusion. • Hammer and in the works but the • Pickle Fork show season is knocking on all our doors. By March the shows are in full swing and the real We think you will be surprised at how easy • Pitman Arm Puller fun begins. We’ll do our part to have everything this installation really is. The UniSteer kit • Sandpaper you need available for your restoration dreams, is impeccably engineered and it is the only • Steering Puller the rest is up to you. rack and pinion on the market with the • Round Metal File Most of you know that in recent years we have correct steering geometry for the classic • Inch-Pound Torque Wrench made huge changes to better an already great Chevy suspension. In fact, cutting down the • Foot-Pound Torque Wrench system here at Danchuk. We’ve added a second column and trimming the steering shaft are shipping hub in Indiana to speed up and cut the hardest parts, everything else is a bolt costs for deliveries to you. We’ve initiated better policies for important things to the consumer like in…check it out. Note: The we used had already been price and quality guarantees, free catalogs, a converted to a 500 Series top notch returns policy and of course our never Danchuk Part Numbers You Will Need: box, so our power steering pump had been ending dedication to manufacturing products for your in the United States of America! We’ve • #12572 or 12572A Rack and Pinion Kit installed and the column had already been always taken our customer service very serious • #15405 Patriot Headers replaced. We reused some existing parts. and we always will. (or header with similar tube configuration) Also, this article, and the UniSteer kit, • #12573 or 12573A covers SMALL BLOCK CHEVY with side Check out the inside pages to get some Steering Column U-Joint Kit mount applications only. You can use this great deals on door and window accessories (depending on the column you are using) including all glass, our Rack and Pinion install system with a Big Block; see the UniSteer article and all the products we offer for them and • #12574 Power Steering Hose Kit installation sheet, Step 1, for more details. of course our cool customer’s ride. • #10148 Power Steering Pump (or equivalent 1100 PSI, .5 gallon per minute Please follow along with us this year and see flow rate pump) and suitable power steering all the exciting things I’ve promised come to fruition. pump brackets to fit your installation. • #10178 or 10179 Steering Column Floor Mount Happy Restoring, (if you are planning on modifying and using the original column). Steve Brown

Danchuk . . . “There’s No Comparison” 1 UniSteer Rack and Pinion Abridged Install ALL T inion INS d P inion an RACK

First, we need to remove the existing steering linkage. The linkage will be removed in one piece from the car. Next, we need to remove the existing steering box. We will cover 1.) Remove the cotter pins from the tie rod ends and with your 11/16" the removal of a stock box first; if you have already converted to a open-end wrench, remove the castle nuts. Wedge the pickle fork 605/500 box go to step 8. between the steering arm and the tie rod end and tap the end of the pickle fork with the hammer to dislodge the tie rod end from 6.) Remove the horn ring cap with your 1/4" clutch head or Phillips the steering arm. Images 1 & 2. head screwdriver. Remove the nut with your 3/4" socket and 1/2" drive ratchet. Use the steering wheel puller to 2.) With your 1-1/4" socket and 1/2" ratchet, remove the pitman remove the steering wheel. (We didn’t need the puller for our wheel.) arm nut. Attach your pitman arm puller and remove the pitman Images 10, 11, 12 & 13. arm from the original steering box. (If your car has original power steering you will also remove the power steering fluid hoses from the power steering pump at this time.) Images 3 & 4. 7.) With your 9/16" socket and 3/8" ratchet unbolt the steering box from the frame. The steering shaft is connected to the stock box and runs up the column to the steering wheel. Once the box is loose, pull down and forward (away from the column) to remove the steering box/shaft assembly and set it aside. (Our car was already converted to a 3.) Unbolt the idler 500 box, so the picture of the arm from the frame shaft coming out of the column using your 9/16" is only of the shaft with a rag open end wrench joint on the end…but you get the and your 9/16"socket idea.) Images 14 & 15. and 3/8" ratchet. Images 5 & 6.

4.) Remove the steering linkage and set aside. Image 7.

5.) Using your 5/8" and 11/16" open-end wrenches, unbolt the steering 8.)To remove a 605/500 box, first remove the hoses from the box arms from the spindles. Retain the bolts and nuts. Images 8 & 9. using your 5/8" and 11/16" flare nut wrenches. Loosen the rag joint from the 605/500 box. Then, using your 9/16" socket and 3/8" 2 (800) 648-4728 • www.danchuk.com See Website for Unabridged Install ratchet, unbolt the box from the R

frame; pull the box away from ack an the column to unhook the rag joint. Remove the box and set

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If you are not removing or modifying the column, skip to Step 22 for a stock column or Step 29 for an Ididit column, and install Now we can install the rack and pinion into the car. The unit comes

the upper u-joint. (Steps 14-29 are included in the unabridged, installed on the bracket. If yours did not, follow the instructions T downloadable article which is available on our website) supplied with the unit, Step 3A, on how to mount it to the brackets. ALL Image 60. 9.) Remove the tension spring and seat from the steering shaft. Disconnect and remove the neutral safety switch, if you have an automatic , or the backup light switch, if you have a . Disconnect the horn and turn signal wiring from under the dash. Image 19. 30.) There are three holes on the driver side of the bracket and two on the passenger side that will line up with the holes in the frame for the old steering box and idler arm assembly. Lift up the rack and line the holes in the frame up with those in the bracket. Run the mounting bolts supplied with the kit through the holes from the outside of the frame and attach the nuts. Using your 10.) With your 3/16" clutch head or Phillips screwdriver remove the 9/16" open-end wrench, 9/16" socket and 3/8" ratchet, tighten the lower column cover. Image 20. nuts. With your torque wrench, torque the nuts to 28 foot-pounds. Images 61, 62 & 63. 11.) Remove the 2 nuts holding the upper column clamp from the dash with your 1/2" socket and 3/8" ratchet. Image 21.

12.) Remove the 2 bolts holding the column floor mount to the floor with your 1/2" open end wrench and remove the shift linkage from the shift lever. Image 22.

13.) Remove the steering column and set aside. Image 23. 31.) With your 5/8" and 11/16" open-end wrenches, attach the new steering arms to the spindles, torque to 40 foot-pounds. Images To see how to modify 64 & 65. a stock column or install an Ididit or Flaming River Be sure you have the driver side arm on the driver side and the column, please refer to the passenger side arm on the passenger side. The ears of the steering unabridged, downloadable arms will point towards the center of the car. UniSteer says in their install article on our website instructions that depending on what spindles and you are which includes Steps 14-29 at using you MAY have to some material off of the steering www.danchuk.com or http:// arms. We did not. bit.ly/Rack-and-Pinion-Install

Steps 14 -29 are on our Website! if you need to modify a Stock, Ididit or Flaming River Column Danchuk . . . “There’s No Comparison” 3 Just a Few More Steps! 32.) Look at the top of the rack need to cut off the shaft so it will slide into the lower u-joint. (We where the stub comes out. On had to cut 1-1/2" off the shaft for our car.) Once you have cut the ALL

T the stub and on the housing shaft you will need to notch it with your round file or a grinder so there will be two pink dots. Line the pinch bolt in the u-joint can be installed. Images 70 & 71. the pink dots up. This will center the rack. Image 66. inion INS d P inion Phase 90° Apart

35.) When you have the shaft

an RACK cut and notched it is time to install the shaft. First check the alignment of the two pink dots on the rack to be sure they are aligned. Then, look at your u-joints. The upper and lower u-joints are to be “phased” 90˚ apart and will not work properly if they are not. (The photos show you their relationship.) Turn the upper u-joint (steering column) until it is phased 90˚ from the lower and slide in the shaft between the two u-joints. Install the Allen head pinch bolts and torque to 30 foot-pounds. Turn the wheel and check for binding. Make whatever adjustments you need in the position of the steering column if you encounter binding of the u-joints. (The rack can also be rotated in the mounts if need be.) Then, using your 33.) When you have the rack aligned, install the tie rods on the rack 1/2" and 7/16"sockets and 3/8" threading them equally on each side. Set the so the -in ratchet tighten the upper and appears to be correct and thread the tie rods out or in until they line lower steering column mounts. up with the steering arm holes. Install with the threaded portion of Install the lower column cover with your 3/16" clutch head or Phillips the tie rod up, coming in from the bottom. Install the lock nuts and screwdriver. Images 72, 73 & 74. torque to 40 foot-pounds with your torque wrench. For different combinations of spindles with different kits, such as some 36.) Install the supplied –AN dropped spindles, you may have to cut the tie rod ends shorter adapter fitting into the back and dress the threads to get proper toe-in. Images 67, 68 & 69. of the power steering pump. Image 75. Now we need to cut and fit the steering shaft and u-joints between the column and the rack. 34.) Place the lower u-joint, 16mm DD x 3/4"DD, loosely on the shaft of the rack. Slide the splined end of the shaft into the upper u-joint at the column If you need to modify a stock and insert the Allen bolt to hold it in place. Line up the shaft column or install an Ididit or Flaming along side the lower u-joint to River column, please refer to the determine how much you will unabridged, downloadable install article on our website which includes Steps 14-29 at www.danchuk.com or http://bit.ly/Rack-and-Pinion-Install

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37.) Install the supplied –AN adapter fittings into the pressure and return ports on the rack. (Shown in our photo with the hoses already attached.) Apply the supplied Loctite 545 to the both sides of the 2 sealing washers on the fittings, spread evenly. Install the fittings into the rack and torque to 15 inch-pounds. Images 76, 77, 78 & 79. Rack & Pinion, Mid-Length Headers Sale 1955-57 Raw, SB V8...... #15405...... $210.95...... $184.95/pr. 1955-57 Coated, SB V8.#15406...... $369.95...... $329.95/pr.

Tube Collector Port Auto Trans Std. Trans Column Floor Column Floor Size Size Shape Shift Shift Shift Shift 1-5/8 3 REC Y Y N N Footnotes: 1. Will not fit Angle Plug Heads. 9. Will not fit 168 Tooth or Kickout Starters. 16. Mid Length Design. 17. Will not work with D-Port Heads. 18. Works with motor in stock or no more than 3/4” forward. 38) Install the power steering hoses between the rack and the 19. Will not fit manual trans hit factory cross shaft. power steering pump. (See the UniSteer instruction sheet, Step 20. Designed for Maval/Unisteer Rack-n-Pinion System. 6, to identify the pressure and return ports on the rack.) Fill the system with power steering fluid and start the . Turn wheels Aluminum Steering from left lock to right lock, and check for leaks. Congratulations, Column Floor Mounts you are done! Images 80 & 81. These mounts work with stock Now that wasn’t so bad. Was it? All there is left to do is take the columns, Ididit columns and car for an alignment. You want to be sure everything is correct so shortened stock floor shift col- you get the most from your new steering set up. umns. Mounts inside of car. May need to notch out for push rod We hope we were able to take some of the mystery out of this job on manual transmission cars. and answer some of your questions . . . 1955-57 Polished...... #10178...... $99.95...... Sale $79.95/ea. Till next time . . . . 1955-57 Machine...... #10179...... $115.95...... Sale $89.95/ea. Happy Cruising! Pricing Good Through April 14th 2012!

Danchuk . . . “There’s No Comparison” 5 Get the Job Done Right with these Quality Parts! ALL T inion INS d P inion an RACK

Unisteer Rack and Pinion Power Steering Conversion Kits This rack and pinion kit converts the ‘55-’57 Chevy steering to a smooth, responsive, modern day steering system. This product is a direct bolt-in kit. This rack and pinion steering kit is the only one of its type engineered with the correct steering geometry for the classic Chevy’s suspension. The kit includes mounting brackets, steering , tie rod ends, steering arms and mounting hardware. Since it bolts to existing holes, installation is fast and painless. The rack and pinion comes black powder coated, or in a breathtaking show chrome finish. Original column modification required. Cannot retain column shift with original stock columns. This kit is de- signed for use with small block motors. Big block applications require customer to supply their own shaft and u-joints and may require custom header and special oil pan. if you want more road feel and more steering effort, a low flow/volume rated pump will do the trick. Available for LT-1 by special order for same price. 1955-57...... #12572...... $664.95...... Sale$599.95/kit 1955-57 Chrome...... #12572A...... $831.95...... $749.95/kit

Chrome Power Steering Pumps Chrome plated pump as- semblies come with chrome plated reservoirs, billet caps and are available with black or red pump body. Requires bolt-on style pulley, which is Rack and Pinion, TC Type not included. Uses hoses with inverted flare fittings. All w/ Billet Cap & Black Body...... #14313...... $194.95...... Sale$174.95/ea. Power Steering Pumps All Chrome w/ Billet Cap & Red Body.. #14314...... $194.95...... $174.95/ea. Requires reservoir, part #12667 or #12668. All Satin, Low Flow ...... #14191...$107.95...... Sale$94.95/ea. All Polished, Low Flow ...... #14192...$149.95... $134.95/ea.

Power Steering Pump Kit Replaces factory power steering pump/ Rebuilt Saginaw generator assembly when converting to Power Steering Pump, an alternator. Also works with kits #12273 with Double Pulley and #12275, 605 and rack and pinion conversions. Sale Compatible with 605/500 boxes and rack 1955-57.....#13571...$399.95...$359.95/kit Power Steering Reservoir and pinion conversions. Uses hoses with For use with TC type pumps. inverted flare fittings. All OE Style Sale 1955-57.....#10148...$189.95....$169.95/ea.Sale ...... #13406...$52.95...... $47.95/ea. 6 (800) 648-4728 • www.danchuk.com Everything You Need for a Rack and Pinion Install R

Danchuk Part Numbers You MAY ack an Need for rack and pinion install: • #12572 or 12572A Rack and Pinion Kit d P inion INS

• #15405 Patriot Headers (or header with similar tube configuration)

• #12573 or 12573A

Steering Column U-Joint Kit T (depending on the column you are using) ALL

• #12574 Power Steering Hose Kit Rack and Pinion Power Steering Column U-Joint Kits U-joint kits designed for small block applications only. • #10148 Power Steering Pump 1955-57 Stock Column...... #12573...... $174.95...... $154.95/kitSale (or equivalent 1100 PSI, .5 gallon per minute 1955-57 Ididit Column w/ Shaft.#12573A...... $168.95...... $149.95/kit flow rate pump) and suitable power steering pump brackets to fit your installation.

• #10178 or 10179 Steering Column Floor Mount (if you are planning on modifying and using the original column).

Rack & Pinion Braided Hoses 3-Piece set. Works with reservoir parts #12667 or #12668. Sale 1955-57 TC Pump w/ Remote Res...... #15486...... $167.95...... $149.95/ea.

Saginaw Power Steering Pump Brackets Bill’s Hot Rod Saginaw power steering pump brackets. A perfect match for other Bill’s Hot Rod alternator and air conditioning brackets. All Bare, Small Block V8 ...... #12554*.$59.95...... Sale$53.95/ea. All Chrome, Small Block V8 ...... #12555...$89.95...... $79.95/ea. All Bare, Big Block V8, Short Water Pump...... #12560...$69.95...... $62.95/ea. All Chrome, Big Block V8, Short Water Pump ...... #12561...$99.95...... $89.95/ea. *Note: Fits both short and long water pump Rack and Pinion Power Steering Hose Kit applications. For rack and pinion steering kits with Saginaw pumps. Will work with TC Type II pumps by changing the pressure fitting to either parts #12570 or #12571. See part #12567 for 500/605 applications. 1955-57 Braided Stainless...... #12574...... $139.95...... Sale $124.95/kit

Pricing Good Through April 14th 2012! Danchuk . . . “There’s No Comparison” 7 Get those Windows Working Well . . .

Front Window Regulator Assemblies for 2-Doors 1955-57 Driver, Hardtop, Convertible... #11214...... $89.95...... Sale$79.95/ea. 1955-57 Passenger, Hardtop, Conv...... #11215...... $89.95...... $79.95/ea. Window Regulator Gear Plates 1955-57 Driver, Sedan, Wagon, Nomad.#11216...... $89.95...... $79.95/ea. If the teeth are worn or chipped on your gear 1955-57 Passenger, Sedan, Wagon, Nomad plate you’ll notice the strain and slipping ...... #11217...... $89.95...... $79.95/ea. when rolling up the window. You don’t have to tolerate it! This part is easily replaced when overhauling the window assembly. 1955-57 2-Door Hardtop &Conv., Front Only ...... #953...... $25.95...... Sale$22.95/ea.

W SPEICALS 1955-57 2 & 4-Door Sedan, Nomad,

D O 2 & 4-Door Wagon, Front Only

IN ...... #954...... $25.95...... $22.95/ea. W Window Regulator Rollers and Rivet If these parts are miss- Rear Window Regulator Assemblies ing or cracked, window 2-door applications. operations cease to exist. Three required 1955-57 Driver, Hardtop...... #12402...... $89.95...... Sale $79.95/ea. per window; 12 per car. Made in the USA. 1955-57 Passenger, Hardtop...... #12403...... $89.95...... $79.95/ea. 1955-57 1/4" Rivet Sale 1955-57 Driver, Sedan...... #12404...... $89.95...... $79.95/ea...... #1001.....$2.50...... $1.95/ea. 1955-57 Passenger, Sedan...... #12405...... $89.95...... $79.95/ea. 1955-57 5/16" ...... #11287...$2.50...... $1.95/ea.

Window Regulator Screws One set mounts 2 regulators. Convertible Quarter Window Regulators 1955-57 8-Piece 1955-57 Driver...... #16200...... $99.95...... Sale $89.95/ea...... #15434...$4.95...... Sale$3.95/set 1955-57 Passenger...... #16201...... $99.95...... $89.95/ea.

Vent Window Regulators Mounting screws included. 1955-57 Driver ...... #14864...$117.95....Sale$105.95/ea. Window 1955-57 Passenger Regulator Grommets ...... #14865...$117.95....$105.95/ea. This foam grommet surrounds the door and window handle spring and provides a cush- Pricing Good Through ion between the door panel and the door. April 14th 2012! Four per set. Made in the USA.Sale 1955-57.....#827...... $5.95...... $4.95/set 8 (800) 648-4728 • www.danchuk.com Get those Windows Working Well ...... with these Great Part Specials!

Pigtails for Power Window Button Switches For use with power window switches below, parts #11356-11358, only. 1955-57 4-Button ...... #11356A.$43.95...... $38.95/ea.Sale 1955-57 Single Button Power Window Conversion Kits ...... #11357A.$36.95...... $32.95/ea. 1955-57 2-Windows, Nomad, Hardtop.. #14846...... $405.00...... Sale$362.95/kit 1955-57 2-Button 1955-57 2-Windows, Sedan Delivery.... #14847...... $405.00...... $362.95/kit ...... #11358A.$69.95...... $61.95/ea. W IN

1955-57 2-Windows, 2-Door Wagon...... #14848...... $405.00...... $362.95/kit D O

1955-57 2-Windows, 2-Door Sedan...... #14849...... $405.00...... $362.95/kit W SPECIALS 1955-57 4-Windows, 2-Door Hardtop... #14850...... $775.00...... $699.95/kit 1955-57 4-Windows, 2-Door Sedan, Wagon (Shown) ...... #14851...... $775.00...... $699.95/kit 1955-57 4-Windows, 2-Door Conv...... #14852...... $815.00...... $724.95/kit 1955-57 4-Windows, Universal, 4-Door Sedan/Wagon ...... #14853...... $775.00...... $699.95/kit 1955-57 2-Windows, 2-Door Sedan w/Vent Removed...... #14854...... $425.00...... $379.95/kit 1955-57 4-Windows, 2-Door Sedan w/Vent Removed ...... #14855...... $840.00...... $754.95/kit Power Window Switch Retainers and Locks Not for use with original power window switches. 1955-57 4-Button ...... #11359...$9.35...... Sale$8.50/ea. 1955-57 2-Button ...... #11359A.$9.95...... $8.95/ea. 1955-57 Single Button ...... #11360...$5.95...... $4.95/ea.

Vent Window Power Conversion Kit This kit is the perfect addition to your power window conversion. 1955-57...... #14214...... $415.95...... Sale$374.95/kit

Power Window Wire Conduit Sale 1955-57.....#11355...$48.95..... $43.95/set

Pricing Good Through April 14th 2012! Power Window Button Switches, Original Style When purchasing these switches, pigtails shown above, are necessary. Switches include retainers. These are not a direct replacement for original switches. 1955-57 4-Button...... #11356...... $99.95...... Sale$89.95/ea. 1955-57 Single Button...... #11357...... $59.95...... $52.95/ea. 1955-57 2-Button...... #11358...... $99.95...... $89.95/ea. Danchuk . . . “There’s No Comparison” 9 Great Time to ReplaceWindo wYour Windshield and Seals Fur Channel Kits Daily window use has usually worn those old fur channels to the point where the windows are loose, and Polished Stainless Steel may even rattle. Each kit Wiper Blade of our “fuzzies” contains This is the blade that belongs on our highly- all of the parts you need polished wiper arms, the combination you to completely replace your need to restore your car back to its original window channels. We’ve look. For use with our #2519 and #2520 reproduced these kits with wiper arms. all the correct contours 1954-59 Either Side Sale and lengths. The exposed ...... #2518.....$20.95...... $18.95/ea. beaded edges of the channels are made of polished stainless steel, just like the factory originals. The hardtop kit does not include the upper portion of the roof line contour, but is available under part #2070, shown below. 1955-57 2-Door Hardtop...... #172...... $79.95...... $69.95/kitSale 1955-57 2-Door Sedan...... #174...... $139.95...... $124.95/kit 1955-57 2-Door Station Wagon...... #178...... $149.95...... $134.95/kit 1956-57 4-Door Hardtop...... #173...... $79.95...... $69.95/kit W SPECIALS 1955-57 4-Door Sedan...... #175...... $155.95...... $139.95/kit

D O 1955-57 4-Door Station Wagon (Shown) IN ...... #179...... $149.95...... $134.95/kit W Polished Stainless Steel 1955-57 Convertible...... #176...... $79.95...... $69.95/kit Wiper Arms 1955-57 Nomad...... #177...... $124.95...... $111.95/kit Bring the highly polished look back to your 1955-57 Sedan Delivery, Utility Sedan. #174A...... $84.95...... $75.95/kit windshield wipers with these stainless 1955-57 2-Door Sedan with No Vent Windows steel wiper arms. For use with our wiper ...... #174B...... $139.95...... $124.95/kit blade #2518 below. 1955-57 2-Door Sedan, Utility Sedan with No Vent Windows 1954-59 Driver Sale ...... #174C...... $99.95...... $89.95/kit ...... #2519.....$20.95...... $18.95/ea. 1954-59 Passenger ...... #2520.....$20.95...... $18.95/ea.

Glass Metal Channels Please note: There was more than one design for some channels; therefore, some of the channels listed below may not look exactly like those in your particular car, and parts for some models may require minor modification. Channels are designed to fit 1955, 1956, and 1957 model years. Find our glass setting channels shown at left. For those of you who are planning on deleting the Vent windows on your 2-door Sedan/Wagon, parts Glass Setting Channels 16522 and 16523 will make the job a little easier. Both parts are made extra long to fit The glass setting channel is an absolute the bigger door glass properly on vent delete application. must when installing glass. With this impor- 1955-57 Hardtop & Conv., Front, Driver (Shown) tant part, glass can be safely and securely ...... #1011...... $19.95...... Sale$17.95/ea. pressure-fitted into the glass metal channel. 1955-57 Hardtop & Conv., Front, Psngr. (Shown) Glass metal channels are shown at right...... #1012...... $19.95...... $17.95/ea. One set per car required. Made in the USA. 1955-57 Nomad, Driver...... #1013...... $19.95...... $17.95/ea. 1955-57 Sedan, Wagon (Shown) 1955-57 Nomad, Passenger...... #1014...... $19.95...... $17.95/ea...... #842...... $20.95...... $18.95/set 2-Door Sedan: 1955-57 2-Door Hardtop & Conv. 1955-57 & Wagon, Front, Driver...... #1015...... $15.95...... $13.95/ea...... #843...... $21.95...... $19.95/set 1955-57 & Wagon, Front, Passenger..... #1016...... $15.95...... $13.95/ea. 1955-57 Nomad 1955-57 Rear, Driver...... #1017...... $24.95...... $21.95/ea...... #844...... $18.95...... $16.95/set 1955-57 Rear, Passenger...... #1018...... $24.95...... $21.95/ea. 1955-57 Wagon, Vent Delete...... #16522...... $16.95...... $14.95/pr. Pricing Good Through 4-Door Sedan & Wagon: 1955-57 Front, Driver...... #1019...... $15.95...... $13.95/ea. April 14th 2012! 1955-57 Front, Passenger...... #1020...... $15.95...... $13.95/ea. 1955-57 Rear, Driver...... #1021...... $15.95...... $13.95/ea. 1955-57 Rear, Passenger...... #1022...... $15.95...... $13.95/ea. 10 (800) 648-4728 • www.danchuk.com Great Time to Replace Your Windshield and Seals

Rear Window Seals Rear Quarter Glass Seals When replacing glass or painting the car, the window seals must be replaced also. Protect for Nomads your investment with our top-quality, U.S. made window seals, designed to outlast the Make sure the seals you are buying are original rubber. Sale correct. Our parts are true reproductions, 1955 2 & 4-Door 150 Sedan...... #572...... $42.95...... $38.95/ea. W not approximations! Perfect dimensioning 1955 2 & 4-Door 210 & Bel Air Sedan... #570...... $41.95...... $37.95/ea. IN D O and careful quality control are combined in 1956-57 2 & 4-Door Sedan...... #839...... $57.95...... $51.95/ea. W SEAL SPECIALS this quality part. 1956-57 4-Door Hardtop...... #569A...... $49.95...... $44.95/ea. 1955-57.....#651...... $62.95...... Sale$56.95/pr. 1955-57 2-Door Hardtop (Shown)...... #569...... $41.95...... $37.95/ea. 1955-57 Wagon & Sedan Delivery ...... #571...... $17.95...... $16.95/ea. 1955-57 Nomad (Shown)...... #627...... $28.95...... $25.95/ea.

Windshield Seals Body shops, glass shops, painters, and restorers all agree that there is no substi- tute for our windshield seals. The fit is an Rear Side Glass Seals absolute match to the original part, and our These seals, designed to fit the stationary rear and center rear windows on the 150 and high quality rubber formulas make these 210 models will help keep the moisture out. Sale U.S. made seals longer lasting than the 1955-57 2-Door 150 Sedan (Shown)..... #996...... $59.95...... $52.95/pr. original Chevrolet versions. Part #568 has 1955-57 4-Door Sedan...... #997...... $49.95...... $43.95/pr. no provision for trim. 1955-57 2-Door Wagon Center Side Glass $56.95/pr. 1955-57 All exc. 1955 150 (Shown)Sale ...... #998...... $64.95...... #567...... $41.95...... $37.95/ea. 1955 150 (No Chrome) ...... #568...... $41.95...... $37.95/ea.

Windshield Pillar Seals Top quality rubber, new precision molds, and careful research have been combined to produce a windshield pillar seal that is without equal. This is the best sealing, best fitting windshield pillar seal available. Rear Quarter Glass Seals for Wagons Includes plastic installation clips. Made in Made in the USA. Sale the USA. We recommend 3M weatherstrip 1955-57 2-Door Wagon...... #849...... $56.95...... $50.95/pr. adhesive for installation. 1955-57 4-Door Wagon (Shown)...... #850...... $48.95...... $43.95/pr. 1955-57 Hardtop, Convertible & Nomad Pricing Good Through April 14th 2012! ...... #245...... $7.50...... $6.50/pr. Danchuk . . . “There’s No Comparison” 11 All Glass is on Sale! Glass is available in clear, factory light green tinted. 30% gray smoked is also available by special request and costs the same as tinted glass. Smoked windshields are not available. All glass orders are shipped from our supplier directly to you. If you are sending in a check/money order , please call for a freight quote. Glass marked with an (*) are date coded and require your cars VIN#. Not All the glass we carry is listed here, Call for pricing if you don’t see what you want! Date Coded Glass Sale Side Sets with Frames 1955-57’s Sale Sedan, Wagon, Tinted...... #11061.... $219.95...... $195.00/ea. 6-Piece, 2-Dr HT, Clear...... #14885.... $840.00...... $750.00/ea. Sedan, Wagon, Clear...... #11062*... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 6-Piece, Convertible, Clear...... #14886.... $945.00...... $850.00/ea. Sedan, Wagon, Tinted...... #11063*... $289.95...... $260.00/ea. 6-Piece, 2-Dr HT, Tinted...... #14887.... $840.00...... $750.00/ea. 6-Piece, Convertible, Tinted...... #14888.... $945.00...... $850.00/ea. Convertible Glass Sets for 55-57’s Sale 6-Piece, 2-Dr HT, Smoked...... #14889.... $840.00...... $750.00/ea. 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11064.... $199.95...... $180.00/set 6-Piece, Convertible, Smoked...... #14890.... $945.00...... $850.00/ea. 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11065.... $199.95...... $180.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11066*... $299.95...... $270.00/set Liftgate Glass for 1955-57’s Sale 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11067*... $299.95...... $270.00/set Wagon, Clear...... #11012..... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. Wagon, Tinted...... #11013..... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. Convertible Glass Sets 1955-56’s Sale Wagon, Clear...... #11014*... $395.00...... $350.00/ea. 7-pc. Set, Clear...... #11068.... $525.00...... $470.00/set Wagon, Tinted...... #11015*... $395.00...... $350.00/ea. 7-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11069.... $525.00...... $470.00/set Nomad, Clear...... #11016..... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 7-pc. Set, Clear, ...... #11070*... $655.00...... $585.00/set Nomad, Tinted...... #11017..... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 7-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11071*... $655.00...... $585.00/set Nomad, Clear...... #11018*... $395.00...... $350.00/ea. Nomad, Tinted...... #11019*... $395.00...... $350.00/ea. Convertible Glass Sets 1957’s Sale 7-pc. Set, Clear...... #11068A.. $459.95...... $410.00/set 7-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11069A.. $459.95...... $410.00/set Rear Curved Quarter Glass 55-57’s Sale 7-pc. Set, Clear, ...... #11070A*.$559.95...... $500.00/set 2-Dr Wagon, Clear, Right...... #11024.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 7-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11071A*.$559.95...... $500.00/set 2-Dr Wagon, Tinted, Right...... #11025.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 2-Dr Wagon, Clear, Right...... #11026*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea. 2-Door Hardtop Glass Sets for 1955-57’s Sale 2-Dr Wagon, Tinted, Right...... #11027*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea. 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11072.... $216.95...... $195.00/set 2-Dr Wagon, Clear, Left...... #11028.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11073.... $219.95...... $195.00/set 2-Dr Wagon, Tinted, Left...... #11029.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11074*... $299.95...... $270.00/set 2-Dr Wagon, Clear, Left...... #11030*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea. 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11075*... $299.95...... $270.00/set 2-Dr Wagon, Tinted, Left...... #11031*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea. 4-Dr Wagon, Clear, Right...... #11032.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 2-Door Hardtop Glass 1955-56’s Sale 4-Dr Wagon, Tinted, Right...... #11033.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 8-pc. Set, Clear...... #11076..... $659.95...... $590.00/set 4-Dr Wagon, Clear, Right...... #11034*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea. 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11077.... $659.95...... $590.00/set 4-Dr Wagon, Tinted, Right...... #11035*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea. 8-pc. Set, Clear...... #11078*... $799.95...... $720.00/set 4-Dr Wagon, Clear, Left...... #11036.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11079*... $799.95...... $720.00/set 4-Dr Wagon, Tinted, Left...... #11037.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 4-Dr Wagon, Clear, Left...... #11038*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea. 2-Door Hardtop Sets for 1957’s Sale 4-Dr Wagon, Tinted, Left...... #11039*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea. 8-pc. Set, Clear...... #11076A.. $659.95...... $590.00/set SALE GLASS ON Nomad, Clear, Right...... #11040.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11077A.. $659.95...... $590.00/set Nomad, Tinted, Right...... #11041.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 8-pc. Set, Clear...... #11078A*.$799.95...... $720.00/set Nomad, Clear, Right...... #11042*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea. 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11079A*.$799.95...... $720.00/set Nomad, Tinted, Right...... #11043*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea. Nomad, Clear, Left...... #11044.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. Nomad Glass Sets for 1955-57’s Nomad, Tinted, Left...... #11045.... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 4-pc. Door/Vent Set, Assembled, Clear Sale Nomad, Clear, Left...... #11046*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea...... #15289.... $496.00...... $445.00/set Nomad, Tinted, Left...... #11047*... $350.00...... $315.00/ea. 4-pc. Door/Vent Set, Assembled, Tinted ...... #15290.... $496.00...... $445.00/set Windshield Glass for 1955-56’s Sale 4-pc. Door/Vent Set, Assembled, Smoked Hardtop, Conv, Nomad, Clear...... #11048.... $249.95...... $225.00/ea...... #15291.... $496.00...... $445.00/set HT, Conv, Nomad, Tinted...... #11049.... $219.95...... $195.00/ea. 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11080.... $239.95...... $215.00/set Hardtop, Conv, Nomad, Clear...... #11050* .. $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11081.... $249.95...... $220.00/set HT, Conv, Nomad, Tinted...... #11051* .. $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11082*... $289.95...... $260.00/set Sedan, Wagon, Clear...... #11052.... $249.95...... $225.00/ea. 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11083*... $289.95...... $260.00/set Sedan, Wagon, Tinted...... #11053.... $219.95...... $195.00/ea. 8-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11084.... $895.00...... $800.00/set Sedan, Wagon, Clear...... #11054*... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 8-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11085.... $895.00...... $800.00/set Sedan, Wagon, Tinted...... #11055*... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 8-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11086*... $1095.00.....$985.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11087*... $1095.00.....$985.00/set Windshield Glass for 1957’s Sale Hardtop, Conv, Nomad, Clear...... #11056.... $249.95...... $225.00/ea. Nomad Glass Sets for 1955-56’s Sale HT, Conv, Nomad, Tinted...... #11057.... $219.95...... $195.00/ea. 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11088.... $1400.00.. $1250.00/set Hardtop, Conv, Nomad, Clear...... #11058*... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11089.... $1400.00.. $1250.00/set HT, Conv, Nomad, Tinted...... #11059*... $315.00...... $283.00/ea. 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11090*... $1720.00...$1540.00/set Sedan, Wagon, Clear...... #11060.... $249.95...... $225.00/ea. 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11091* .. $1720.00...$1540.00/set

12 (800) 648-4728 • www.danchuk.com Nomad Glass Sets for 1957’s Sale 150 2-Door Wagon Glass 1955-56’s Sale All Glass is on Sale! 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11088A.. $1295.95....$1150.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11132..... $1400.00.. $1260.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11089A.. $1295.95....$1150.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11133..... $1400.00.. $1260.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11090A*.$1395.95... $1250.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11134*... $1720.00...$1540.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11091A*.$1395.95... $1250.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11135*... $1720.00...$1540.00/set 2-Door Sedan Glass Sets 55-57’s Sale 150 2-Door Wagon Glass for 1957’s Sale 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11092.... $249.95...... $225.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11132A.. $1295.95....$1160.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11093.... $249.95...... $225.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11133A.. $1295.95....$1160.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11094*... $299.95...... $270.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11134A*.$1395.95... $1250.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11095*... $299.95...... $270.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11135A*.$1395.95... $1250.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Assembled, Clear. #15283.... $399.00...... $360.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Assembled, Tinted.#15284.... $399.00...... $360.00/set 210 2-Door Wagon Glass for 55-57’s Sale 6-pc. Side Set, Assembled, Smoked 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11120..... $244.95...... $220.00/set ...... #15285.... $399.00...... $360.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11121..... $244.95...... $220.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11122*... $525.00...... $470.00/set 2-Door Sedan Sets for 1955-56’s Sale 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11123*... $525.00...... $470.00/set 8-pc. Set, Clear...... #11096.... $730.00...... $650.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11128..... $895.00...... $800.00/set 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11097.... $730.00...... $650.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11129..... $895.00...... $800.00/set 8-pc. Set, Clear...... #11098*... $940.00...... $845.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11130*... $1100.00.... $990.00/set 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11099*... $940.00...... $845.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11131*... $1100.00.... $990.00/set 2-Door Sedan Glass Sets 1957’s Sale 210 2-Door Wagon Glass 1955-56’s Sale 8-pc. Set, Clear...... #11096A.. $659.95...... $590.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11136..... $1400.00.. $1260.00/set 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11097A.. $659.95...... $590.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11137..... $1400.00.. $1260.00/set 8-pc. Set, Clear...... #11098A*.$799.95...... $720.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11138*... $1720.00...$1540.00/set 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11099A*.$799.95...... $720.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11139*... $1720.00...$1540.00/set 4-Door Hardtop Sets for 56-57’s Sale 210 2-Door Wagon Glass 1957’s Sale 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11100..... $199.95...... $180.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11136A.. $1295.95....$1160.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11101..... $229.95...... $180.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11137A.. $1295.95....$1160.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11102*... $525.00...... $470.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11138A*.$1395.95... $1250.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11103*... $525.00...... $470.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11139A*.$1395.95... $1250.00/set 4-Door Hardtop Sets 1956’s Sale 4-Door Wagon Glass for 1955-57’s Sale 7-pc. Set, Clear...... #11104..... $525.00...... $470.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11140..... $239.95...... $215.00/set 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11105..... $730.00...... $650.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11141..... $239.95...... $215.00/set 7-pc. Set, Clear...... #11106*... $655.00...... $585.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11142*... $525.00...... $470.00/set 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11107*... $940.00...... $845.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11143*... $525.00...... $470.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11144..... $895.00...... $800.00/set 4-Door Hardtop Sets 1957’s Sale 8-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11145..... $895.00...... $800.00/set 7-pc. Set, Clear...... #11104A.. $459.95...... $410.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11146*... $1100.00.... $990.00/set GLASS ON SALE 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11105A.. $499.95...... $450.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11147*... $1100.00.... $990.00/set 7-pc. Set, Clear...... #11106A*.$559.95...... $500.00/set 8-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11107A*.$559.95...... $500.00/set 4-Door Wagon Glass 1955-56’s Sale 4-Door Sedan Glass Sets for 55-57’s Sale 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11148..... $1400.00.. $1260.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11108..... $269.95...... $240.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11149..... $1400.00.. $1260.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11109..... $269.95...... $240.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11150*... $1720.00...$1540.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11110*.... $695.00...... $625.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11151*... $1720.00...$1540.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11111*.... $695.00...... $625.00/set 4-Door Wagon Glass for 1957’s 6-pc. Side Set, Assembled, Clear. #15286.... $399.00...... $360.00/set Sale 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11148A.. $1295.95....$1160.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Assembled, Tinted.#15287.... $399.00...... $360.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Assembled, Smoked 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11149A.. $1295.95....$1160.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11150A*.$1295.95....$1160.00/set ...... #15288.... $399.00.... $$360.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11151A*.$1295.95....$1160.00/set 4-Door Sedan Glass 1955-56’s Sale 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11112..... $945.00...... $845.00/set Sedan Delivery Glass for 1955-57’s Sale 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11113..... $945.00...... $845.00/set 4-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11152..... $197.00...... $175.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11114*.... $1320.00.... $1175.00/set 4-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11153..... $197.00...... $175.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11115*.... $1320.00.... $1175.00/set 4-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11154*... $340.00...... $300.00/set 4-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11155*... $340.00...... $300.00/set 4-Door Sedan Glass for 1957’s Sale 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11112A.. $799.95...... $720.00/set Sedan Delivery Glass 1955-56’s Sale 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11113A.. $799.95...... $720.00/set 6-pc. Set, Clear...... #11156..... $695.00...... $625.00/set 10-pc. Set, Clear...... #11114A*.$899.95...... $800.00/set 6-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11157..... $695.00...... $625.00/set 10-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11115A*.$899.95...... $800.00/set 6-pc. Set, Clear...... #11158*... $940.00...... $845.00/set 6-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11159*... $940.00...... $845.00/set 150 2-Door Wagon Sets 1955-57’s Sale 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11116..... $239.95...... $215.00/set Sedan Delivery Glass for 1957’s Sale 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11117..... $239.95...... $215.00/set 6-pc. Set, Clear...... #11156A.. $599.95...... $625.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11118*.... $525.00...... $470.00/set 6-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11157A.. $599.95...... $625.00/set 6-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11119*.... $525.00...... $470.00/set 6-pc. Set, Clear...... #11158A*.$774.95...... $625.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11124..... $895.00...... $800.00/set 6-pc. Set, Tinted...... #11159A*.$774.95...... $625.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11125..... $895.00...... $800.00/set 8-pc. Side Set, Clear...... #11126*... $1100.00.... $990.00/set Pricing Good Through April 14th 2012! 8-pc. Side Set, Tinted...... #11127*... $1100.00Danchuk.... $990.00/set . . . “There’s No Comparison” 13 HING LIKE There’s NoT Q L D 1BAD57 When Danchuk launched our Facebook page, we invited people to post pictures of their cars to share with other Facebook Fans. The very first person to take us up on this offer was Leanne Babbage from Queensland, Australia, and Leanne has posted a number of photos of her car since. In this issue of the Danchuk Update we are featuring Leanne’s absolutely stunning 1957 Chevy known around Queensland as… . . . 1BAD57.

When Leanne was growing up she was a huge fan of 1957 Chevy the car wasn’t as nice as they first thought. There was considerable 2-door Sport Coupes, they were her dream cars. So, when she and corrosion on the front side of both quarters and the rear of the driver her husband Michael decided to enlarge their collection (they already side quarter. There was also some damage from an old accident on owned 2 Chevrolets, 3 Pontiacs and one GMC) they decided it was the driver side door pillar as well as a few cracks in the frame. The time for a 1957 Chevy, which they purchased in early 2008. The car car was going to need some sheet metal work. was in reasonable condition it seemed, for a car it’s age. It looked fairly good inside and out but none of the gauges worked, except for Leanne and Michael enlisted the help of Classic Ridz in Caloundra, the lights and the indicators. The car was driven home without any Queensland for the metal work. Classic Ridz replaced the quarters, problems. reworked the areas that were in need and massaged the body to Leanne and Michael didn’t really know what they wanted to build at perfection. They installed tubs to accommodate the larger rear first. They just knew that they wanted a car that handled well, looked that Michael wanted and they reworked the frame to repair the tuff, had big tires in the rear and made a bit of noise; a nice street cracks. After 18 months all the prep work was done and the car was cruiser. With this in mind they started taking the car apart, discarding sent to Wilky’s Pro Paintz, on the Sunshine Coast, to have the flawless any parts that were not salvageable but were available at Danchuk. custom silver/green with gold PPG paint applied. Once they had the car in pieces the body went off to the sandblaster. The next 16 months were spent putting the car together. The front When they got the car back from the sandblaster they found that and rear suspension was completely rebuilt and new GM power disc 14 (800) 648-4728 • www.danchuk.com brakes were installed on all four corners along with a 9” Ford rear covers installed. Leanne finally had her dream car. end. A cast 350 small block was built and fitted with a small Comp Cams cam (nothing too radical as it was to be driven) and Leanne and Michael are big participants in their local car club and an Edelbrock Performer Manifold and Carburetor. The engine was cruise scene. 1BAD57 is driven to shows, cruises, club runs or just mated to a TH-400 transmission to complete the drive train. Billet about anywhere they can use as an excuse to go out and show her Specialties GS47 18X12 wheels sporting Kumho Ecsta 315/30/18 tires off. And she does show off well! Since completion, 1BAD57 has won were installed in the rear with matching 17x7’s and 215/45/17 tires in Best Modified 1955-1957 at the 35th National Chevrolet Festival held the front to create just the look Leanne and Michael were looking for. recently in Tamworth, Australia and on it’s second outing was awarded as one of the top 10 cars at the Eliminators 2011 Hotrod, Car and Bike Once the drive train and chassis were completed, Leanne and show in Beenleigh, Australia. We have to say we are not surprised Michael installed all the new parts that they got from Danchuk. as 1BAD57 is a real Beauty! Thanks, Leanne, for letting us share (Leanne says that they got so many parcels from Danchuk that every 1BAD57 with the readers of the Danchuk Update. Happy cruising! time one arrived it was like Christmas.) Once the car was almost completely assembled all that was left was to drop the car off at Chris Wanna see 1BAD57 in action? Check out Leanne’s videos ...... Bakker Upholstery, also on the Sunshine Coast, to have the khaki search MrMjbair on YouTube!! green, olive green and silver custom leather door panels and seat Danchuk . . . “There’s No Comparison” 15 Presorted Standard Danchuk Manufacturing U.S. Postage PAID Laguna Niguel, CA 3201 S. Standard Avenue Permit No. 400 Santa Ana, CA 92705

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January 13-14-15 Charlotte in January @ Metrolina Expo Center in Charlotte, NC Tom Mack Car Show and Swap Meet FEBRuary 3-4-5 Moultrie Swap Meet @ Spence Field in Moultrie, GA 17-18-19 2011 Winter Extravaganza @ Sumter County Fairgrounds in Bushnell, FL 23-24-25-26 37th Annual Winter AutoFest @ Festival Park in Zephyrhills, FL MARCH 9-10-11 goodguys Spring Nationals @ Westworld of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ 16-17-18 goodguys 1st Spring Lone Star Nationals @ Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth, TX 30-31-1 Del Mar Nationals @ Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, CA APRIL 19-20-21-22 Charlotte Spring Auto Fair @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC 25-26-27-28-29 Spring Carlisle @ Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA