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EXTERIOR TRIM AND HARDWARE...... 17-60 1

LENS SETS AND LIGHT ASSEMBLIES...... 61-84 2

INTERIOR TRIM AND UPHOLSTERY...... 85-232 3

ELECTRICAL AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT...... 233-260 4

SWITCHES AND IGNITION SYSTEMS...... 261-276 5

UNDER THE HOOD...... 277-302 6

For over 44 years now, Danchuk has offered the FUEL AND EXHAUST...... 303-360 7 very best to our custom- ers; quality parts Made in the USA and helpful, HEATING AND COOLING COMPONENTS...... 361-390 8 knowledgeable customer service. Our 37th catalog features thousands of re- STEERING AND SUSPENSION...... 391-446 production and aftermar- 9 ket parts and accessories for 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevrolets, so there’s no BRAKES AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES...... 447-484 10 need to look elsewhere. We’re your one stop shop. As you’ve come to expect, ENGINE & TRANSMISSION...... 485-532 we’ve included page after 11 page of technical informa- tion, detailed photographs SHEET METAL AND BODY PANELS...... 533-606 and illustrations to assist 12 you in your car restoration projects. This is more than a catalog; it’s a handy DOOR AND WINDOW HARDWARE AND SEALS...... 607-658 13 reference manual that we hope you’ll enjoy using. LITERATURE AND PRINTED MATTER...... 659-672 We would like to thank the 14 management of General Motors Chevrolet Division for their con- tinuing friendship and support. CAR CARE...... 673-694 15 This catalog was designed and produced in-house by Danchuk Mfg., Inc. No part of this catalog GIFTS, NOVELTIES AND APPAREL...... 695-708 may be reprinted, reproduced or 16 utilized in any form without the express written permission of Danchuk® Mfg., Inc. ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS...... 709-722 17

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE Printed in the USA PARTS INDEX...... 728-752 19 WORLD’S LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF 1955-56-57 CHEVROLET RESTORATION PARTS WWW.DANCHUK.COM ’s No Comparison ThereTO 1955-56-57 CHEVROLET RESTORATION PARTS MANUFACTURED

Chevrolets have been a part of Danny and Art Danchuk’s life . . . . car show, swap since the 1950’s. Both boys, Danny and Art, followed their father’s meet, drag racing, footsteps into the tool and die business, as well as acquiring his vendors and, of appreciation for Chevy’s. In 1956, when this photo was taken, course, a chance to they had no idea that 60 years later they would still be reaping the win the Golden Start benefits from the skills and hard work that he instilled into them. Giveaway Tri-Five The Danchuks’ love of auto restoration prompted an entry car. We sincerely hope every 5-6-7 owner has a chance to make into the world of Chevy reproduction parts in 1976. The initial this event at least once. We are so proud and excited to be part response was so overwhelming, they directed all their energy of such a great event, and are truly grateful for all that make into manufacturing only ‘55, ‘56 and ‘57 Chevy parts, and have the trek to Kentucky!! been going strong ever since. Danchuk is now the world’s larg- If you can’t make it to the South, make sure to visit us if est manufacturer of 1955-56-57 Chevrolet restoration parts. We you are ever in the Southern area. We have a large achieved this title by bringing you parts that are superior to both showroom where we display our reproduction parts and 57 cut- the originals and all other reproductions on the market today. way car in a nostalgic setting. Plus, We take pride in producing parts that look better, fit better, last a second showroom where we longer, are made in the United States of America and, of course, house our fully restored Chevy Bel are competitively priced. Airs. We have 1955 and 1956 con- In August of 2020 we will vertibles, a 1956 Hardtop, a 1957 sponsor the 6th Annual Danchuk Nomad and the 1957 Tom “The Tri-Five Nationals at Beech Bend Mongoose” McEwen Funny Car Raceway in Bowling Green, Ken- on display along with other col- tucky. Every year has been bigger lectibles from the Danchuk Collec- and better than the previous year tion. Also on display is a 1957 Chevy Bel Air which with more than 2,000 cars (Tri-Fives has cut-away body panels, parts, and all mechani- only) congregating upon Beech cal components so that you can visually inspect the Bend for 3 days of all things Tri-Five inner workings of this American classic. CHECK US OUT ONLINE WEBSITE: ORDER PARTS, INSTRUCTION SHEETS, INSTALLATION ARTICLES, DIGITAL CATALOG & MORE! YOUTUBE: HOW-TO VIDEOS & MORE TO 1955-56-57 CHEVROLET RESTORATION PARTS MANUFACTURED in the U.S.A.!!

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Our customer service representatives receive hundreds of phone manufacturing processes is a must. Technology has changed so calls per day. Not only do they take phone orders, they also offer much over the past 49 years. We have been able to take advantage friendly and knowledgeable technical advice as well as serve our of some advances in manufacturing, but realize some tried and walk-in customers. true methods are still the best way to manufacture certain parts. The heart of Danchuk is the manufacturing department. Only Combining older and newer manufacturing techniques gives us after much research and documentation are complete is production the best of both worlds. begun by our knowledgeable production staff. With such a diverse This latest catalog is no exception to our philosophy of constant inventory of products being produced, extensive knowledge of improvement. Besides all the key original parts Danchuk manu- factures and sells, we also retail thousands of aftermarket items from the biggest names in the restoration industry. Not only can you restore a 5-6-7 to its original glory, but at Danchuk you can customize your classic to your heart’s desire. Make Danchuk your one-stop shop for all your 5-6-7 Chevy wants and needs.

MANUFACTURING 1976 There’s one word that truly separates us from the rest – manufacturing. Without our manufacturing depart- ment, we’d be just another distributor. Over the last four decades, starting with the Danchuk brothers and their dad, Danchuk Manufacturing has perfected the art of tool, die and 1955-56-57 parts manufacturing. THE DESIGN MANUFACTURING The design process is as important as any other step. If If you think the design and tooling is complex, time con- the design is off, the tooling and part will surely not be suming and intricate, you should follow the birth of a part right. We start with a perfect fitted and tested original through the manufacturing process. Just like tooling, we part and from there we start down the long road to the believe the best way to control and achieve the quality manufacturing of the tooling. Whether we are making a that our customers have come to expect is by keeping complex multiple step stamping die tool like the ’55 & ’56 as much of the manufacturing in-house as possible. That grills or cutting a precision cavity in a piece of solid steel is why our manufacturing facility includes machinery like to produce a Class-A injection mold to make parts like the 300 ton stamping presses, plastic injection machines, stud ’57 grille bar, we start the process the same. Once we are welders, a paint booth and all the basics like mills, lathes, sure we have a perfect original, we reverse engineer the drill presses and the like. Manufacturing is the largest part using various measuring systems. The measurements department in the company and uses over 16,000 square are then transformed into a three dimension model using feet of our 86,000 square foot facility to function efficiently. the latest CAD software. We then use this model to design the tooling that will reproduce the original part. QUALITY CONTROL Once the parts are done in manufacturing, we move them TOOLING on to our highly trained quality control department where Our tooling facility combines the technology of brand new they are tested and inspected for perfection in both fit state of the art machinery and classic old school set-ups. and appearance. We take the inspection of our parts When duplicating a 60 year old part, many times the ab- very seriously and we think it shows in the end products. solute best way to make a tool is with vintage technology. By combining modern CNC’s with manual mills, lathes, grinders and a whole assortment of other machines and MADE IN THE USA tools we can achieve the end result in our tooling that will We think these American classics deserve American-made allow us to manufacture the best quality American made reproduction parts. We are proud to offer parts that are parts possible. made in our Santa Ana, California facility by employees that appreciate the beauty of these cars and all the parts MATERIALS that make them classic. Once the tooling is finished, but before the manufacturing can begin, we start with the best materials available. We use only top quality steel, virgin zinc for our castings, virgin plastic for our lenses and the best rubber compounds there are. It is because of our high standards for materials that all of our parts are of a superior quality. It is impossible to achieve consistent quality in plating with inferior metals or expect longevity in quality with cheap plastics or rubber.

MANUFACTURING 2020 A lot has changed in 40+ years of manufacturing, but the dedication to making the best Tri-Five Chevrolet parts hasn’t wavered. Our committment to manufacture the best quality parts at a competitive price, we believe is the reason we’re still standing after 40 years. OUR GROWTH OUR METHODS The popularity of the hot rodding industry, TV shows that Technology has changed so much over the past 40 promote the hobby, trade shows like SEMA and of course years. We have been able to take advantage of some the absolute genius of the 1955-56-57 Chevy design have advances in manufacturing, but realize some tried and all helped to make these classics even more popular than true methods are still the best way to manufacture they were 40 years ago. These things have made the value certain parts. Combining older and newer manufacturing of Tri-Fives skyrocket which has helped support our growth techniques gives us the best of both worlds. even through the toughest of economies. The need for quality parts has allowed us to continue the research and OUR COMMITTMENT development of much needed, hard to find parts. We want every part that ships from Danchuk Manufacturing to completely satisfy our customer and/ OUR SELECTION or dealers - our reputation depends on it. If a part is not The number of different parts we manufacture today is absolutely flawless, then we will consider it a second. more than we could have ever imagined. As the years go At our Annual Seconds Sale, these parts are offered at by, we become more aware of the parts that are in need drastically reduced prices, many times with flaws that and we continue to add to our ever-growing list. After 40 are barely noticeable. And we will gladly price match. years in business we are proud to say we are hands-down Anytime an exact part is offered in print or online for the “World’s Largest Manufacturer of 1955-56-57 Chevrolet less somewhere other than Danchuk, just bring it to our Restoration Parts” by offerng more than 1,000 different attention and we will gladly match the price. reproduction parts specifically for 1955-56-57 Chevrolets. OUR GRATITUDE OUR QUALITY We would like to thank all of our customers for their con- tinued support, inspiration and input. It is through your In an ever changing world, where some companies are needs and suggestions that we decide which project to looking for ways to make their products for less, Danchuk take on next, so please continue. is proud to say that our quality has only gotten better over the years. As we’ve fine tuned tooling, become more pro- ficient in manufacturing and with the idea that “practice makes perfect”, we are confident our quality is better now than years ago. 2020 SHOW SCHEDULE PLEASE CHECK HTTPS://DANCHUKUSA.COM/SHOWS REGULARLY FOR SHOW UPDATES START DATE SHOW NAME LOCATION CITY, STATE 1/18 NASHVILLE AUTO FEST THE FAIRGROUNDS NASHVILLE NASHVILLE, TN 1/24 GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW FAIRPLEX POMONA POMONA, CA 2/2 STONES RIVER REGION AACA SWAP MEET THE FAIRGROUNDS NASHVILLE NASHVILLE, TN 2/7 SPRING MOULTRIE SWAP MEET SPENCE FIELD MOULTRIE, GA 2/21 WINTER AUTOFEST LAKELAND SUN ‘N FUN EXPO CAMPUS LAKELAND, FL 2/29 KYANA SWAP MEET KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER LOUISVILLE, KY 3/7 DAVE & ED’S PRO-FORMANCE MEET STARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS CANTON, OH 3/8 ROCKY MANGINELLI MENELLI MEMORIAL SWAP MEET LANCASTER EVENT CENTER LINCOLN, NE 3/4 EMERALD COAST CRUIZIN’ CAR SHOW AARON BESSANT PARK PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 3/19 RUN TO THE SUN CAR SHOW FORMER MYRTLE SQUARE MALL MYRTLE BEACH, SC 3/27 SPRING TURKEY RUN DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY DAYTONA, FL 4/2 SPRING CHARLOTTE AUTOFAIR CHARLOTTE, NC 4/3 DEL MAR NATIONALS DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS DEL MAR, CA 4/19 ORANGE PLAZA CAR SHOW DOWNTOWN ORANGE ORANGE, CA 4/16 SPRING PIGEON ROD RUN LECONTE EVENT CENTER PIGEON FORGE, TN 4/22 SPRING CARLISLE SWAP MEET CARLISLE FAIRGROUNDS CARLISLE, PA 4/24 SPRING JEFFERSON SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS JEFFERSON, WI 4/25 ATLANTA MOTORAMA HAMPTON, GA 5/1 DAVE & ED’S CANFIELD MEET CANFIELD FAIRGROUNDS CANFIELD, OH 5/1 AMERICAN TRI-FIVE ASSOCIATION’S FAMOSO RACEWAY BAKERSFIELD, CA WESTERN INVASION PRESENTED BY DANCHUK 5/3 CLASSIC CHEVYS OF SO. CALIFORNIA CAR SHOW RANCHO CHATSWORTH, CA 5/15 CHEVY CLASSIC ROUND UP (TRI-FIVE SHOW) THE INN AT CHRISTMAS PLACE PIGEON FORGE, TN 5/22 SPRING SPRINGFIELD SWAP MEET CLARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SPRINGFIELD, OH 6/7 RANDOLPH SPRING SUPER BONANZA RANDOLPH FAIRGROUNDS RANDOLPH, OH 6/12 WHEELS ON THE HILL NOCCALULA FALLS PARK GADSDEN, AL 6/14 PEOTONE TRI CHEVY SWAP MEET WILL COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS PEOTONE, IL Danchuk is looking forward to a year filled with good shows and lots of Tri-Fives. Either Danchuk or one of our Authorized Dealers will be at the following shows in 2020 to give away goodies, talk Tri-Fives, sell parts and have a good time! This list will grow, and sometimes details change, so please check our website regularly. Website will list Corporate, Authorized Dealer, and Sponsored shows, with attending Authorized Dealers listed. Many shows are 2+ days.

START DATE SHOW NAME LOCATION CITY, STATE 6/19 BIG BUTLER PARTS A RAMA BIG BUTLER FAIRGROUNDS PROSPECT, PA 6/19 BACK TO THE 50’S MINNESOTA STATE FAIRGROUNDS SAINT PAUL, MN 6/26 CARLISLE CHEVROLET NATIONALS CARLISLE FAIRGROUNDS CARLISLE, PA 6/27 RICK’S CLASSIC CHEVY PART’S DOWNTOWN SOMERSET SOMERSET, KY TRI-FIVE GATHERING 7/2 VÄSTERÅS SUMMER MEET JOHANNISBERGS AIRFIELD VÄSTERÅS, SWEDEN 7/3 HEARTLAND NATIONALS IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS DES MOINES, IA 7/9 IOLA CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET IOLA SHOW GROUNDS IOLA, WI 7/10 PPG NATIONALS OHIO EXPO CENTER COLUMBUS, OH 7/17 DAVE & ED’S CANFIELD MEET CANFIELD FAIRGROUNDS CANFIELD, OH 7/17 SYRACUSE NATIONALS NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS SYRACUSE, NY 7/24 PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONALS WASHINGTON STATE FAIR EVENTS CENTER PUYALLUP, WA 8/1 SUMMER ELKHORN SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW WALSWORTH COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ELKHORN, WI 8/5 HOT AUGUST NIGHTS RENO EVENTS CENTER RENO, NV 8/6 STREET ROD NATIONALS SWAP MEET KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER LOUISVILLE, KY 8/13 DANCHUK TRI-FIVE NATIONALS BEECH BEND PARK BOWLING GREEN, KY 8/28 FROG FOLLIES ROD RUN VANDERBURGH COUNTY 4-H CENTER EVANSVILLE, IN 9/4 FALL SPRINGFIELD SWAP MEET CLARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SPRINGFIELD, OH 9/11 SHADES OF THE PAST DOLLYWOOD’S SPLASH COUNTRY PIGEON FORGE, TN 9/17 FALL PIGEON ROD RUN LECONTE EVENT CENTER PIGEON FORGE, TN 9/18 DAVE & ED’S CANFIELD MEET CANFIELD FAIRGROUNDS CANFIELD, OH 9/20 BELOIT AUTORAMA PRESERVATION PARK BELOIT, WI 9/25 FALL JEFFERSON SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS JEFFERSON, WI 9/25 LONE STAR NATIONALS TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY FORT WORTH, TX 9/26 CRUISIN FOR THE CURE OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER COSTA MESA, CA 9/27 PICNIC BY THE BAY EMBARCADERO MARINE PARK NORTH SAN DIEGO, CA 9/30 FALL CARLISLE SWAP MEET CARLISLE FAIRGROUNDS CARLISLE, PA 10/4 CRUISIN THE COAST MISSISSIPPI COAST COLISEUM BILOXI, MS 10/9 MURIETTA ROD RUN OLD TOWN MURIETTA MURIETTA, CA 10/15 FALL CHARLOTTE AUTOFAIR CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY CHARLOTTE, NC 10/19 LOUISVILLE FALL SWAP MEET KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER LOUISVILLE, KY 10/20 CEDAR RAPIDS REGION AACA FALL SWAP MEET HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY & EXPO CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 11/3 SEMA LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER LAS VEGAS, NV 11/7 DAVE & ED’S PRO-FORMANCE MEET STARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS CANTON, OH 11/20 FALL MOULTRIE SWAP MEET SPENCE FIELD MOULTRIE, GA 11/26 DAYTONA TURKEY RUN DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY DAYTONA, FL Hope to see you at a show! New and Improved 1955 GRILLE PART #478 IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF DANCHUK’S COMMITTMENT TO QUALITY

DANCHUK HAS USED THE SLOGAN “THERE IS NO COMPARISON” FOR YEARS AND THE ‘55 GRILLE IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF JUST THAT . . . . ZERO COMPARISON TO THIS PIECE OF TRI-FIVE ARTWORK. When it came time to retool the iconic ‘55 Chevy grille, we knew we’d have to start clean to insure that not only would we be making the best fitting and looking ‘55 grilles ever pro- duced, but to also be able to mass-produce this signature piece for years to come. So our original tooling was scrapped and we commit- ed to starting over. The process of designing a tool from scratch is always, without question, a daunting task. But Danchuk would rather take the time to make it right than make an inferior part just to be the first.

The year-plus long process of trial and error, back and forth, editing drawings, fitting proto- types until every detail was perfected, get the plating dialed-in and consistent, getting every production hiccup ironed out was all challenging. But the end results speak for themselves and we couldn’t be more excited. If we do say so ourselves, the fit is amazing and the finish is without a doubt the best there has ever been. Every detail has been addressed. The main frame is virtually immaculate with no waviness or tooling marks (scratches) that are common on originals or other reproductions. These are plated with the best USA plating avail- able and the finished product is simply a work of art without compromise. There is even whispers of “too perfect” in judging circles.

When you receive your new Danchuk ‘55 grille, be sure to take a good look at it. We hope that you agree that this grille is simply the best grille Behind the scenes tooling photos and ever produced for the ‘55 Chevy. And we hope ‘55 enthusiasts giving the new grille that you continue to ask for, or perhaps demand, a thorough look over at the 2019 Made in the USA parts for your American Classic!! Danchuk Tri-Five Nationals. Nothing but positive feedback since it’s debut. DANCHUK SPONSORS JEFF LUTZ OF

We first became aware of Jeff, owner of Lutz Race Cars in Callery, The third ‘57 that Jeff and the crew at Lutz Race Cars built, and Pennsylvania, when we started seeing YouTube videos of a wicked black the one he is campaigning now, debuted at the 3rd Annual Danchuk 1957 Chevy pulling insane numbers on the dyno and running down Tri-Five Nationals in 2017. Painted a stunning bright yellow and sport- different tracks . . . just teasers for us. From then on we followed Jeff ing a downsized 3500 HP BBC (only 540ci), again with twin turbos, around the web. The first, yes first, of the ‘57’s Jeff would build was the car took the show by storm with runs that he would not let us called “The Beast”. Built for the 2012 season “The Beast” sported see numbers for. No doubt so he did not tip his hand as to how fast a methanol burning 632 CI 2500 HP twin turbo charged BBC that the new car was. Simply named “The ‘57” this new car has become became immensely popular with the folks that watched Street Outlaws probably the most photographed ‘57 Chevy in history. It was built to (on Discovery) and wreaked havoc on all comers. replace his ’69 Pro Mod Camaro and we read that preliminary times Jeff and his son, Jeff, Jr. followed that car up with an almost iden- put the car just a 10th of a second off the Camaro. In 2019, Danchuk tical car they called “The Evil Twin”. Same engine specs but now helped Jeff Lutz rebuild “The with a full weight saving fiberglass body with carbon fiber components 57” in just a few days after a and Optic Armour composite windows. The car weighed in at only wreck on the strip. See the 3100 pounds with Jeff in the driver seat, a full 800 lbs. less than full story on the Danchuk blog. “The Beast”. “Evil Twin” regularly ran 6.70 times in the quarter Impressive, and truly a force and almost won the 2014 Drag Week event losing by a factor of less to be reckoned with. We can’t than 0.001 second. wait to see how many times At the Inaugural Danchuk Tri-Five Nationals in 2015, Jeff and his this car will be in the winner’s son drove the “Evil Twins” a number of times down the drag strip at circle during Drag Week and Beech Bend Raceway to the delight of the crowd. If you are a Tri-Five on Street Outlaws. Jeff also fan you haven’t lived until you have seen an almost identical pair of races many, many other places. So if you get a chance to see him ‘57’s blasting down the quarter mile. Truly a sight to see. run, make sure you go. You will not be disappointed.

In 2020, Danchuk will be helping Jeff Lutz rebuild the ‘57 known as “The Beast”. Watch for the story on Discovery, at danchuk.com, and on Danchuk social media. Membership Includes: • NINE full color, Tri-Five only issues of the Amerian Tri-Five magazine • A special View from the Road coffee table annual book Join today • Discounts & Free Shipping to be a p t of • from Woody’s, the Tri-Five Experts* Staying True • Tri-Five ONLY road trips across the USA

Timeless Classic *Not available on all items/orders Steve Rennick Jr’s Chopped and Slammed 1955 Chevy Custom • And more! to Tri-Fives Words & Photography by Tommy Lee Byrd Lowering a vehicle’s prole isn’t a new trend, although it still has the same aect this car for many years, as it was originally 1955 Custom on purists as it did 50 years ago. While built in the late 1980’s and made its debut the sticklers may cringe when a Tri-Five in 1992. He fell in love with the car’s THE SIXTH ANNUAL DANCHUK is heavily modied, the custom crowd prole and he nally had the chance to Name ______can truly appreciate a timeless creation, buy it many years later. †e car certainly like the one that belongs to Steve Rennick held up well, and still turns lots of heads. Jr. from Faireld, Ohio. His car has a †e fact of the matter is that chopping the top on a chopped top, a super low stance, and Tri-Five is a delicate task. Too much of a whack throws countless other modications that give o the proportions badly, while a modest chop doesn’t Address ______it a distinct look. Steve had his eye on quite pull o the custom look. †ere is also an art to stretching the quarter windows ever so slightly to keep City ______JOIN US FOR THE LARGEST St ___ Zip ______Country ______TRI-FIVE GATHERING Email ______IN THE WORLD!!! Phone ______ATFA #______8 American Tri-Five Volume 4 : Issue 8 - October 2019 pr CAR SHOW - DRAG RACING - SWAP MEET V4 I8.indd 8 8/2/2019 2:18:54 PM American Tri-Five Volume 4 : Issue 8 - October 2019

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9/18/2019 3:27:01 PM 1955-56-57 CHEVY ONLY VENDORS & MORE SEDAN HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE WAGON V4 I4.indd 1 1955-1956-1957 CHEVROLET ONLY FEATURES, TECH NOMAD DELIVERY TRUCK CORVETTE CHECK ONE / OR MORE ARTICLES, EXPERT ADVICE, CLASSIFIEDAUGUST ADS, 13-15, 2020 $45 MEMBERSHIP TO ATFA SHOWS, ROAD TRIPS & MORE Beech Bend Park WESTERN INVASTION - MAY 1-2, BAKERSFIELD $65 REGISTRATION Western Invasion ($55 for members) BOWLING GREEN, KY $100 Western Invasion DRAG RACING $100 Western Invasion REGISTRATION & AMERICAN 2020 golden star giveaway car TRI-FIVE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL NAME:______EMAIL: ______TRI-FIVE NATIONALS - AUG 13-15, KENTUCKY august 13-14-15, 2020 $65 REGISTRATION Tri-Five Nationals ($55 for members) ADDRESS:______PHONE: ______$100 Tri-Five Nationals DRAG RACING beech bend park $100 Tri-Five Nationals REGISTRATION & AMERICAN TRI-FIVE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL CITY: ______STATE:bowling ______ZIP: green, ______kentucky______SEDAN HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE TRUCK YEAR: 55 56 57 BODY: W A G O N NOMAD DELIVERY CORVETTE METHOD OF PAYMENT: CHECK CREDIT CARD ADMISSION IS GOOD FOR 2 ADULTS & ONE 55, 56 OR 57 CHEVY - THU - FRI - SAT CC#______EXP ______

$55 REGISTRATION TO TFN ($65 after 2/1/20) $100 REGISTRATION FOR DRAG RACING Name on Card ______$100 REGISTRATION TO TFN & THE AMERICAN TRI-FIVE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP Signature ______Send to American Tri-Five Association METHOD OF PAYMENT Register Online @ americantrifive.com Spectators Can Buy Tickets Register by Phone 1-855-567-1957 at the Gate - Cost $20 23950 Salt Fork Road - Bright, IN 47025 Fax 812-637-2370 CHECK OR MONEY ORDER (Payable to American Tri-FiveMAY Association) 1 - $30-2, fee on all2020 returned checks. Become a memb for just REGISTRATION CAN BE COMPLETE BY VISA MC ______- ______- ______FAMOSO - ______EXPRACEWAY ____ / ____ CVV ______PHONE, ONLINE, FAX OR MAIL. $45 a ye ! REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH NOON NAME ON CARD ______BAKERSFIELD, SIGNATURE ______CA______ON SATURDAY OF THE SHOWS. SEND TO: TRI-FIVE NATIONALS • 23950 SALT FORK RD • BRIGHT, IN 47025 • 855-567-1957 • FAX: 812-637-2370 Online Registration at americantri ve.com americantri‰ ve.com 855.567.1957 CAR SHOW - DRAG RACING - SWAP MEET or call 855.567.1957 REGISTRATION CAN BE DONE ONLINE1955-56-57, BY PHONE,CHEVY ONLY MAIL VENDORS OR FAX. & MORE REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH NOON ON SATURDAY AUGUST 15TH To be entered in any Prize Giveaway at the event, a paid Registration Fee must be received in full before Saturday August 15, 202 0 at noon EST. Each Registration Fee only allows one Entry in the Prize Giveaways. Additional Registration Fee(s) may be purchased for additional entries. Winner MUST BE PRESENT at time of drawing. Drawing location will be provided at the show. Spectator Entrance Tickets are NOT eligible for Prize Giveaways. Spectators may upgrade their ticket purchase at the gate to Registration Fee in order to be entered in the Giveaway. See thetrifivenationals.com for Giveaway Details (updated regularly) and further rules. Event is rain or shine. Dates are subject to changes in the event of inclimate weather. REMINDER: No Scooters, Skateboards, Bikes, Skates or any motorized conveyances other than Golf Carts that have been pre-approved at the time of Registration. Golf Carts will be available to rent at first come, first serve basis Membership Includes: • NINE full color, Tri-Five only issues of the Amerian Tri-Five magazine • A special View from the Road coffee table annual book Join today • Discounts & Free Shipping to be a p t of • from Woody’s, the Tri-Five Experts* Staying True • Tri-Five ONLY road trips across the USA

Timeless Classic *Not available on all items/orders Steve Rennick Jr’s Chopped and Slammed 1955 Chevy Custom • And more! to Tri-Fives Words & Photography by Tommy Lee Byrd Lowering a vehicle’s prole isn’t a new trend, although it still has the same aect this car for many years, as it was originally 1955 Custom on purists as it did 50 years ago. While built in the late 1980’s and made its debut the sticklers may cringe when a Tri-Five in 1992. He fell in love with the car’s THE SIXTH ANNUAL DANCHUK is heavily modied, the custom crowd prole and he nally had the chance to Name ______can truly appreciate a timeless creation, buy it many years later. †e car certainly like the one that belongs to Steve Rennick held up well, and still turns lots of heads. Jr. from Faireld, Ohio. His car has a †e fact of the matter is that chopping the top on a chopped top, a super low stance, and Tri-Five is a delicate task. Too much of a whack throws countless other modications that give o the proportions badly, while a modest chop doesn’t Address ______it a distinct look. Steve had his eye on quite pull o the custom look. †ere is also an art to stretching the quarter windows ever so slightly to keep City ______JOIN US FOR THE LARGEST St ___ Zip ______Country ______TRI-FIVE GATHERING Email ______IN THE WORLD!!! Phone ______ATFA #______8 American Tri-Five Volume 4 : Issue 8 - October 2019 pr CAR SHOW - DRAG RACING - SWAP MEET V4 I8.indd 8 8/2/2019 2:18:54 PM American Tri-Five Volume 4 : Issue 8 - October 2019

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