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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 8-27-21…
We had 3 people who got all the answers correct. The Question was started by 802 people with 176 people who submitted the answers.
The people who got all the correct answers were… Clyde R., Keith G. & Greg S.
Congratulations, to all the winners..
Question 1. Car coolers which cooled by water evaporation like a swamp cooler were popular from 1950 to around 1960 and came I two styles. A “Ram Air” Style where it worked when the car was moving and “Fan Powered” types that would also work when the car was stationary or moving slowly. Chevrolet offered these as an accessory in 1955-1956 and 1957 under the brand name Allstate.
This was a True or False Question.
The answer was False. The brand Allstate was sold by Sears & Roebuck.
Interesting reading on car coolers – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_cooler
Question 2. In 1956 Chevrolet offered a wire wheel cover that was an add on to 150 and 210 models but a full replacement on the Bel Air models. To round out the package on the Bel Air what was a necessary additional purchase.
This was a multiple choice question with the following as possible answers.
The correct answer was – The small 150 – 210 hubcap. The small hubcap covered the wheel lugs and nuts and the center of the wire wheel basically floated above it.
Interesting reading on 1950’s wire wheel hubcaps – http://www.classiccarstodayonline.com/2015/01/03/a-look-back-at-simulated-wire-wheel-covers-part-1-the-1950s/
Question 3. There were two types of anti-freeze available for your 1955-1956 or 1957 Chevy as an accessory. One was called permanent and one non. What was the non-permanent anti-freeze made with?
This was a multiple choice question with the following as possible answers.
-Methanol
-A special glacier water that had additional cooling properties when compared to standard water available in the US.
-Ethylene glycol.
The correct answer was – Methanol. Methanol was the first substance used to try and keep the water in the radiator from freezing.
Question 4. The main drawback to using the Methanol type anti-freeze is…..
This was a multiple choice question with the following as possible answers.
-It evaporates
-It has no rust or corrosion inhibiting properties.
-It lowers the boiling point of water.
The correct answer was – It lowers the boiling point of water. This was a major problem because of the overheating issues these cars sometimes had.
Interesting reading on different types of antifreeze – https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2014/08/01/tech-101-the-colors-of-antifreeze
https://cartreatments.com/types-of-coolant/
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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 5-13-2021…
We had 2 people who got all the answers correct. The Question was started by 134 people with 34 people who submitted the answers.
The people who got all the correct answers were… Tim E., and John H..
Unfortunately Tim had already won in the past few weeks which left John as the only winner this time. Congratulations, John.
This week our questions were about various accessories offered on the 1955-56-57 Chevy’s.
Question 1. Which bit of technology was used on the 1957 Chevy that turned the high beams off automatically when a car was approaching from the opposite direction at night.
This was a multiple choice question with the following as possible answers.
-The Auto Dim
-Blindermatic System
-Guidematic Headlight Control
-Twilight Sentinel
-Autronic Eye
The correct answer was – Autronic Eye.
Question 2. Power brakes were offered as an accessory upgrade on which year Tri-Fives.
This was a multiple choice question with the following as possible answers.
-1955
-1956
-1957
-All of the Above.
-None of the Above.
The correct answer was – All of the Above.
Question 3. An electric shaver was offered as an accessory in 1955-1956 & 1957. What made it unique was?
This was a multiple choice question with the following as possible answers.
-It offered the closest shave of any other electric shaver at the time.
-It would run on 12 volts DC and could run on 110 volts AC.
-It’s ergonomic design.
-It could be converted to a. neck massager with the provided attachment.
-Nothing.
The correct answer was – It would run on 12 volts DC and could run on 110 volts AC.
Question 4. Ventshades, when installed, served what function?
This was a multiple choice question with the following as possible answers.
-Permitted windows to be lowered a few inches when it rained.
-Improved ventilation.
-Helped to reduce sun glare.
-Helped to reduce window fogging.
-All of the above.
The correct answer was – All of the above.
Question 5. Finish this sentence. Product Knowledge ___________?______________
This was a multiple choice question with the following as possible answers.
-Sells more accessories.
-Shows Customers How Smart You Are.
-Helps When Answering Questions.
-Is Mandatory.
-All of the Above.
The correct answer was – Sells more accessories. “Product Knowledge Sells More Accessories” was the slogan that is printed on the front of the Accessory Installation Manuals. Click the photo below to see it larger.
The answers chosen by those who answered the questions are broken down in the graphs below.
Please remember that we ask for your name and phone number so we can contact you if you win. We are not collecting names and such for marketing reasons. And we would never sell your information.
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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 5-7-2021…
We had 5 winners and the Question was started by 118 people with 27 people who submitted the answers.
Our winners were… John D., Ronald H., Michael H., Raymond S. and Tim E. Congratulations your $20.00 gift card is in the mail.
This week our questions were about the 1957 Chevy.
Question 1. In 1975 the People’s Almanac reported that there were a group of GM stylists, led by Ardell Malowick, who left Chevrolet in 1957 and, from 1958 thru 1967, went on to produce copies of the 1957 Chevy 2-door hardtop at a small auto assembly plant outside Jacksonville, Illinois.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was True.
Question 2. The 1957 Chevy’s produced from 1958 thru 1967 were rumored to have been created using a European coachwork technique of pounding the body shape out over wooden molds formed from fiber-glass replicas of the real thing. They did this so they could eliminate some of the original imperfections in the 1957 body and the fact that they could not afford the stamping molds needed for the body panels.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was True.
Question 3. It is rumored that Ardell Malowick, who was the leader of the group who were said to have been producing copies of the 1957 Chevy, closed down shop in 1967 because of rising costs and the fact that GM had become wise to their operations and were preparing legal action.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was True.
Question 4. The original GM corporate plan was to have an all new car for 1957, but production problems caused Harley Earle to order a quick redesign on the 1955-56 shell when it became clear that the new car could not be ready in time.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was True.
Question 5. As the redesign of the 55-56 shell was so late in the game the 1957 Chevy was a rush job which explains it’s many design and body flaws like tail light, head light and quarter panel alignment issues.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was True.
The answers chosen by those who answered the questions are broken down in the graphs below. 118 people started the game, 27 submitted answers.
If you CLICK HERE and folllow the link it will take you to the Snopes page where they tell us the article in the Peoples Almanac was False.
CLICK HERE to read a .pdf of the article.
Please remember that we ask for your name and phone number so we can contact you if you win. We are not collecting names and such for marketing reasons. And we would never sell your information.
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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 4-29-2021…
This week our questions were about the paint colors that were available in 1956.
Question 1. In 1956 there were 3 different green colors used. Sherwood Green, PInecrest Green and Laurel Green.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was True.
Question 2. In 1956 which of these color combinations was not offered for the two-tone painted cars?
You had 4 items to choose from as listed below. The correct answer was Laurel Green & Imperial Ivory.
Sherwood Green & Pinecrest Green
Crocus Yellow & Laurel Green
India Ivory & Sherwood Green
Laurel Green & Imperial Ivory
Question 3. In 1956 the most popular of the greens for the solid color painted cars was Laurel Green.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was False.
Laurel Green was not offered as a solid paint color. It was only offered in the two-tones
Question 4. In 1956 the two-tone combination of Onyx Black & Calypso Cream was only offered for the 150 series cars.
This was a true or false question and the correct answer was True.
Question 5. In 1956 Harbor Blue & India Ivory was the most popular of the two-tone combinations using a blue.
This was a true or false question and the correct answer was False. Harbor Blue and India Ivory were never offered as a two-tone color choice.
The answers chosen by those who answered the questions are broken down in the graphs below. 545 people started the game, 114 submitted answers.
Please remember that we ask for your name and phone number so we can contact you if you win. We are not collecting names and such for marketing reasons. And we would never sell your information.
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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 4-16-2021…
We had 5 questions this time that had to do with the radio installation on Tri-Fives.
Question 1. Even though there were a couple different radios in 1955-1956 & 1957 the installation for each of them was basically the same.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was True.
Question 2. The radio installation kit contained 3 resistors. One to be attached to the coil, one for the voltage regulator and one for the generator.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was False. The radio installation kit actually contained capacitors, not resistors.
Question 3. Ground straps were installed between the exhaust crossover and the steering gear assembly on all cars in 1955 and between the block and firewall on 57 6-cylinders and between the valve cover bolt and the firewall on the 57 V8’s.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was False. The 6-cylinder applications do not have a ground strap location according to the Accessory Installation Manual.
Question 4. Where were the static collectors located?
The correct answer on this one was that they were installed inside the dust caps on the front hubs.
And pulling up the rear is Question 5. What was the antenna trimmer?
The correct answer to this question was Nn adjustment on the radio that helped reception. What you did was tune in on a weak station and then adjust the trimmer to get you the loudest sound from the speaker. Thus you had the strongest signal.
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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 3-18-2021…
There were three questions that had to do with rear view mirrors on your 1955-1956-1957 Chevy.
Question 1. In 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevrolet offered, as an accessory, inside and outside rear view mirrors.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was true.
Question 2. In 1955-1956 and 1957 the interior rear view mirror was available as an accessory with either clear or tinted anti-glare glass?
This was a True or False or “they were available as both” question and the correct answer was false. The accessory mirror was offered in tinted anti-glare glass.
Question 3. In what year(s), if any, was the exterior rear view mirror offered in both a standard mirror or a remote adjustable mirror? Choose all that apply.
You could choose 1955, 1956 or 1957 for this one. The most popular answer to this question was 1957. But in reality the correct answer is 1955-1956.
72 people answered our Trivia questions this time but only 2 got all the answers correct. Ivars Z. and Fabian A. Ivars, who has answered most of our Trivia questions correctly, won just a few weeks ago and is not eligible this time. Which leaves Fabian A. the sole winner this week. Congratulations, Fabian. Your $20.00 gift card is on the way. Thanks to everyone for playing. Better luck next time.
Trivia Answers 3-18-21
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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 3-5-2021…
There were two questions that had to do with seats in your 1955-1956-1957 Chevy cars and trucks.
Question 1. In 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevrolet offered, as an accessory, seat covers that slipped over the upholstery. This accessory was offered 2 (two) ways. As covers that were put over the back rest as well as the seat cushion and as a cover that only went on the seat cushion. Both passenger cars and the trucks had this option available.
This was a True or False question and the correct answer was false. The accessory seat covers were not offered on the passenger cars in 1957; only the trucks.
Question 2. Vehicles that were built for the Government were usually sold with only 1(one) bucket seat on the driver side. Which other cars came equipped with only a driver side bucket seat? Choose all that apply.
The correct answer was Sedan Delivery.
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Results Trivia 3-5-2021
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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 2-26-2021…
We actually only had one person who got all the questions correct this time. Originally the prize on this one was 5 (five) $20.00 gift cards for 5 (five) winners. Under the circumstances our one person, Michael L. will get a gift card for $50.00.
We had 8 people who got all but 1 (one) correct so we are going to give 5 (five) $10.00 cards to the first 5 (five) people with only 1 (one) wrong answer. Those winners are: Carvel P., Owen W., Ryan B., Eric S. and Patrick M.
The Topic was Leaf Springs and we had 5 (five) questions.
Our first question was… In 1955-1956-1957 how many leaf’s were used in the different spring sets installed on the cars and wagons?? Choose all that are applicable…you must choose ALL correct answers for this question to count as a win.
The correct answers were.. 4-leaf, 5-leaf and 6-leaf.
Our second question was… If your original springs had a capacity at ground of 1050, 1100, 1150, 1200 or 1250 lbs. how many leafs would be in the spring? Choose all that are applicable? You must choose ALL correct answers for this question to count as a win.
The correct answers were.. 4-leaf and 5-leaf.
Our third question was… 1955-1956-1957 rear leaf springs measured? (Length x Width)
The correct answer was 58″ x 2″.
Our forth question was… The Nomad and wagon models came with 6-leaf rear springs because they had the cargo area and might need the support.
The correct answer was False. The Nomad actually came with a 5-leaf spring. 6-leaf were for the 4-door wagons.
Our fifth (and last) question was… In 1955-1956-1957 the number of leaf’s in the rear leaf spring on most cars sold was?
The correct answer was 4-leaf.
Congratulations to our winners. We will be contacting you shortly to get your information so we can send out your Gift Card.
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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 2-19-2021…
The question was..
Which of the 1955-1956 & 1957 Chevy models did not come with a rear seat from Chevrolet. Choose all that apply to win, partial answers will not be counted?
The correct answers, there were two cars the did not have a back seat from Chevrolet, were sedan delivery and the 150 business coupe, which s basically a stripped down 2 door sedan
There were 55 correct answers and we said we would choose 3 winners in a drawing from correct answers. Using a random number generator from Random.org we chose 2 winners from the first 25 correct answers and 1 winner from the rest of the winning answers. Congratulations to all the winners, your Danchuk Prize Pack is on the way.
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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 2-12-2021…
The question was..
The 1955-1956-1957 Chevrolet Nomads may have been the most expensive of the Tri-Five’s but they were wildly popular, and still are to this day.
These cars were expensive to build due to their many “One-Off” features that were incorporated into the body design and not used on any of the other models. One of their most interesting features are the 9 (nine) indented ribs in the exterior roof panel.
How did the Nomad get such an interesting design element?
The answer is that originally Harley Earl had wanted the Nomad to have a stainless steel rear section that would retract or telescope (depends on which article you read) allowing for tall items to be carried in the cargo area. Chevrolet quickly nixed the idea. The grooves on the roof and the corresponding chrome bows on the headliner are the remnants of that design.
There were 15 correct answers. The allowable 14 and one extra as the sole “Wild Card Winner” for number 15. Congratulations to all the winners, your poster is on the way.
Click HERE to view an article by Cal Bomstead – 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad.
Click HERE to view an article from the Ocala StarBanner – Chevy Bel-Air offers factory options unusual for its era.
Click HERE to view an article from The Dallas Classic Chevy website – Danns Gormley, 1956 Chevrolet Nomad, Plano, Texas.
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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 2-5-2021…
The question was..
How many 1957 Chevy cars were known to be built with 6-lug front hubs and 6-lug rear axles?
There were 3 correct answers depending on which article we found for reference. When we did the article a couple years ago for the Danchuk Update, our research found that 10 race cars were built along with 2 test mules (so either 10 or 12). Also, there is a great article online at Chevy Hardcore written by Bob Krider where it states that there were 6 cars built. Of course, the cars that were built with this modification were the Black Widow’s built by SEDCO to compete in NASCAR in 1957.
Click HERE to view the article at Chevy Hardcore.
Click HERE to view the article from The Danchuk Update.
Click HERE to get your own copy of the 1957 Chevy Stock Car Competition Guide so you can build your own Black Widow.
Congratulations to the 27 people who answered the question correctly. We will be sending out your FREE poster shortly. Special shout out to Eric Shiller who got the correct answer but was also a winner last week. As the rules say you can only win one time every 10 times Eric gets an honorable mention and goes on the list for a prize to be named in the future. Thanks for playing, Eric and keep it up.
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Results of our Trivia Question from our email dated 1-28-2021…
The question was..
What was the largest gas (fuel) tank available for the 1955-1956-1957 Chevy passenger cars?
The correct answer was 20 gallons. It was sold as R.P.O (Regular Production Option) 472.
Click HERE to view the R.P.O. 472 page from the 1957 Assembly Manual.
Congratulations to the 26 people who answered the question correctly. We will be sending out your FREE poster shortly.
Results Page from Trivia Question 1-28-2021. Click to view larger size.