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World’s Largest Manufacturer of 1955-56-57 Chevrolet Restoration Parts
Made in the USA
Volume 20, Issue 2 • 3201 S. Standard Ave, Santa ana, CA 92705
See and Be Seen Part 2 Install…
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Upgrading the Taillights and Parklights in your Classic!
Part 2, Parklight and Taillights
In our last Danchuk Update we showed you
how to upgrade your sealed beam headlights
with the newer, brighter Xenon bulbs so you
could see better and farther while driving your
Classic. This time we will cover the installation
of the new and very cool, LED parklights and
taillights. We even install an LED dome light
for good measure.
There are a number of options you can choose
from for an LED conversion starting with the
really simple installation of LED replacement
bulbs. Next available are LED conversion
plates. The new Digi-Tails LED conversion
plates (which offer additional options over the
standard LED conversion plates) and plug in
LED replacement lens assemblies. Also, you
will need to replace your flasher with a new
electronic unit (Danchuk# 13677) as the lower
resistance LED lights won’t work if you don’t…
and we don’t want that! Let’s get started.
Tools you will need:
• 3/8" Nut Driver or 3/8" Deep Socket
• 3/8" Ratchet and 3" Extension
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Flat Blade Screwdriver
• Wire Stripper/Crimp Tool
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Sharp Utility Knife or X-Acto Knife
• Silicone Spray or Wire Lube
• Wax and Grease Remover
To give you an idea of how to install all of the
different options for LED conversions, we are
going to install the Digi-Tails conversion plates
on a 1956, the plug in LED lens assemblies
and the standard LED conversion plates on
a 1955 and the LED conversion plate for the
dome light in the 1956. Procedures for the
parklight and taillights will be similar for each
LED upgrade option and, of course, some of
the procedures will vary depending on which
year, 55-56-57, you are working on. Each
section will assume that you have already
disconnected the negative battery cable
from the battery to prevent possible shorts
and sparks. Which is SOP when working
on any car, right?
2.) Remove the light bulb from the socket.
Parklight Instructions
Digi-Tails 1956 Parklight Conversion
Danchuk # 17195
3.) Remove the pigtail from the back of the
parklight housing.
1.) With your Phillips screwdriver remove the
two screws that hold the parklight lens in place
and remove the lens and gasket.
4.) Remove
the parklight housi n g f ro m
the backing
plate by removing the
4 nuts on
the back with your 3/8" nut driver or 3/8" deep
socket and ratchet.
Install
GO Brighter by Upgrading Your Park or Taillights
5.) Next you
will remove the
brass inser t
that holds the
stock bulb and
wiring loom.
(If you do not
have the brass
insert, skip to
step 6.) Carefully place the
housing over
a vice that is
opened up
wide enough
for the insert
to fall through.
Place the 3/8”
extension,
fat-side down
onto the brass
insert. With
your hammer,
gently tap
the extension
against the brass insert. The brass insert
will pop out.
6.) Feed the
wires for the
LED panel
through the
hole in the back
of the parklight
housing and
place the LED
panel inside
the housing.
7.) Replace the
lens gasket
with a new one
(we like to paint
ours silver so
t h e y d o n’ t
show through
the clear lens)
and reinstall
the lens on the
housing.
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8.) With your
needle nose
pliers remove
the blue and
purple wires
from the grey
connector on
the core support and cut off the brass connectors. Then
remove the stock parklight wires from the
tube.
9.) Using your
silicone spray
or wire lube,
lubricate inside of the
wire harness
tube. Feed
the wires from
the LED panel thru the big end of the tube
and slide the tube onto the back of the
parklight housing.
10.)Remove
the old rubber seal from
the back of
the parklight
housing and
replace it with
a new one. Install the new seal with weatherstripping adhesive per the directions, placing
the seal seam at the bottom of the housing.
11.) Re-install
the parklight
housing onto
the backing
plate and
re-install the
nuts, tighten
them with
your 3/8”
socket and
ratchet.
12.) Feed
the wires
from the
parklight
through the
grommets
on the inner fender
and the core support. Crimp the supplied
connectors onto the ends of the new wires.
13.) Slide
the male
blade connectors on
the new
wires into
the grey connector on the core support (blue where the
blue wire was and brown where the purple
wire was). Ground the black wire where the
other wires are grounded on the core support.
That’s it. Reconnect the battery cable and
hit the switch, you now have very cool LED
parklights.
Taillight Instructions
Plug in LED replacement taillight and
backup light lenses, 1955 Models,
Danchuk #14540 and #14542.
1.) With your Phillips screwdriver, remove
the taillight bezel.
Choose the Best Option to a Brighter Classic!
assembly into
place and, with
your Phillips
screwdr iver,
re-install the
screw at the
top of the lens.
6.) Install the
new backup
light lens assembly by
installing the
bulb connector
into the socket
as you did in
step 5 and putting the LED lens assembly
into place and secure it with the lens clip
and Phillips screw.
6.) Remove
the pigtail connector from the
stock wiring
loom and cut
the purple and
bl a ck w i re s
from the connector. Discard the connector.
7.) Remove the
trunk grommet
and tube. Slide
the wires from
inside the tube.
10.) Connect
the LED panel
wires to the
stock taillight
wire loom.
Red to pink
on the driver
side and red
to purple on
the passenger
side and black
to black. There
is a yellow wire
on the LED
wiring that is
not used for a
stock harness. This wire gets tucked back
into the loom and covered with tape.
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Install
7.) Install the lens strap and taillight bezel 8.) Our pigtail
in reverse order of dis-assembly and hook t u b e s we re
up the battery.
junk so we replaced them
with Danchuk
# 12244. Use
super glue to
attach the tube
to the grommets for ease
of installation.
They are left
unattached to
2.) Again with your Phillips screwdriver,
allow for adremove the lens mounting strap, backup
justment in
light clip and the tail and backup light lenses.
length. If your
Look at the difference between the stock tubes are in good shape go to step 9.
3.) Remove
and LED. This is well worth the time and
both the taileffort if you ask us.
9.) Route the
light and backLED panel
up light bulbs.
LED replacement taillight panels, 1955 wires through
Models, Danchuk #12293.
the pigtail tube;
4.) Remove
lube the inside
the old lens
These are only made for the taillights so we of the tube if
gasket, you
used an 1156 LED replacement bulb for the n e c e s s a r y.
may need a small flat blade screwdriver or backup lights, Danchuk #12358.
Run the new
similar for this, and replace with a new one.
pigtail wires/
Steps 1-4 are the same as the plug in steps tube assem5.) Install the
above….
bly back thru
new taillight
the trunk hole
lens assem5.) Install the
up to the back
bly by fi rs t
1156 LED reof the taillight
installing the
placement
housing. Slide
bulb connecbulb in the
the wires thru
tor into the
backup light
the back of the housing and slide the end
socket. Place
socket.
over the light socket.
the LED lens
Install
Upgrade the Park or Taillights in Your Classic!
Note: The kit comes with a crimp on connector that can be used to connect the LED
wiring. We, however, chose to use a bare
wire connector and shrink tubing…you can
hard solder as well if you like.
11.) Install a new lens gasket.
12.) Slide the
LED panel into
the lens and
plug the LED
wires into the
LED panel.
13.) Install the Phillips screw into the top hole
of the taillight lens and secure the lens/LED
panel assembly into the taillight housing.
14.)Install the backup light lens, strap and
bezel in reverse order from dis-assembly.
Special
Instructions:
Danchuk taillight lenses are
designed to be
used without
the diffuser and
are narrower
than stock
lenses inside.
As such, if you
are using Danchuk taillight
lenses with this
conversion the
black plastic
holder the LED
panel screws
to must be trimmed to fit the narrower lens.
You will need to unscrew the LED panel from
the black panel, trim the black panel to fit
inside the Danchuk lens and reassemble
before installation.
Now your Classic has really cool LED
lights that are much brighter and
easier for the people around you to
see, and anything we can do to make
that happen is good for us and the
other drivers around us. And did we
mention they look really cool? Till
next time….have a great summer!
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This is what the LED lens assemblies, on the left and the LED conversion plate and 1156
LED style bulb look like on the right. Both the conversions make a heck of a difference
from stock.
Dome Light Instructions
Plug in LED dome light panel, Danchuk 4.) Remove
#14973.
the dome light
LED panel
You are probably asking yourself why you from the packneed to replace the dome light bulb with age and plug
an LED light panel. Well, for one they are in the light
much brighter (2-3 times) and whiter than bulb plug to
a stock bulb, they don’t heat up and yellow the socket in
your lens and they are so easy to install it’s the housing.
almost a no brainer. Oh yeah, they use 90%
less power…so you can leave the doors 5.) Remove
open at the shows and take a lot longer to t h e d o u bl e
run down your battery, if at all.
stick tape
backing from
1.) With your
the tape on
straight blade
the LED panel,
screwdriver,
line it up and
pop the dome
press it into
light lens out of
place in the dome light assembly.
the dome light
assembly.
6.) Replace the dome light lens.
2.) Remove the dome light bulb.
3.) With some
of the wax
and grease
remover on a
towel, clean
the inside of
the dome light
assembly.
That’s it. We do
recommend,
however, that
you put on your
shades before
trying out your new dome light…there is
THAT much difference.
Enjoy Special Pricing on Installation Parts
Install
#393
Taillight Lens LED Conversions
LED Taillight conversions convert the tail, stop, and turn signals into very bright and visible LEDs giving you maximum brightness for better visibility and safety. They don’t run
hot like traditional bulbs so your lenses last longer too. Due to the LED’s low resistance
a new electronic flasher, part #13677, below, is recommended.
Sale $79.95/pr.
1955 Premium 20 LED’s..............................#12293....... $89.95.....................
Sale $79.95/pr.
1956 Standard..............................................#12295....... $89.95.....................
Sale $79.95/pr.
1957 Standard..............................................#12296....... $89.95.....................
LED Lens Assemblies
These LED taillights and back-up
lights feature fully sealed electronics
and come with #1157 or #1156 plug for
easy installation (except ‘56 version).
Taillights are available in either red
or clear lenses. 1955 taillights have
60 LED’s, 1956’s have 40 LED’s, and
1957’s have 51 LED’s. Back-up lenses have 26 LED’s.
Sale $29.95/ea.
1955 Taillight, w/ Red Lens (Shown)...........#14540....... $33.95.....................
Sale $29.95/ea.
1955 Taillight, w/ Clear Lens.......................#14541....... $33.95.....................
Sale $49.50/ea.
1955 Back-Up, w/ Clear Lens......................#14542....... $54.95.....................
Sale $23.95/ea.
1956 Taillight, w/ Red Lens..........................#14543....... $26.95.....................
Sale $23.95/ea.
1956 Taillight, w/ Clear Lens (Shown)........#14544....... $26.95.....................
Sale $51.95/ea.
1956 Back-Up, w/ Clear Lens......................#14545....... $57.95......................
Sale $27.95/ea.
1957 Taillight, w/ Red Lens..........................#14546....... $30.95.....................
Sale $27.95/ea.
1957 Taillight, w/ Clear Lens.......................#14547....... $30.95.....................
Lens Gasket Sets
#392
Each set includes gaskets for the parklights,
back-up lights, and taillights. Our durable,
original design gaskets are made of a cork
and rubber combination that is designed
to outlast either material alone. Made in
the USA.
Sale $8.95/set
1955.......#392....... $9.95...............
Sale
1956.......#393....... $9.95............... $8.95/set
Sale $8.95/set
1957.......#394....... $9.95...............
LED Flasher
This low resistance flasher will work with
both LED and incandescent bulbs and is
a must have when using LED light bulbs.
All Flasher, LED
..............#13677... $22.95..Sale
......... $19.95/ea.
Taillight
Reflector
LED Kit
#1029
Taillight Mounting Assembly
All the assorted screws and retainer clips
to do the job right. Fasten those new taillight lenses, mounting straps, and bezels
in place the right way.
Sale $7.95/set
1955.......#1029..... $8.95...............
Sale $8.95/set
1956.......#1045A.. $9.95...............
1956 Lower J -Nuts
Sale $/5.25pr.
...........#16629... $5.95..............
Inner Parklight &
Taillight Housing Seals
These four piece sets are fabricated with
the best rubber available. Made in the USA.
1955.......#560....... $11.95..Sale
........... $10.75/set
1956 Best, (Shown)
...........#560A.... $11.95..Sale
........... $10.75/set
Not your standard
1956 taillight reflector. This replacement 1956 taillight reflector adds the custom
touch and safety of 5 bright LED lamps to
brighten up the rear of your classic. The
LED lights are easily wired into your existing
wiring harness and improve visibility without
changing the original classic design.
Sale $7.95/ea.
1956.......#16276... $8.95...............
Sale Prices Good
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Part Specials
Headlight Article Parts Specials . . .
Taillight Harness
Pigtail Grommets
Sale $24.95/pr.
1955-56.#12244... $27.95..........
Sale $24.95/pr.
1957.......#12245... $27.95..........
Bezels not Included
Digi-tails conversion kits
DIGI-TAILS kits are safer and brighter than standard factory lights or other LED kits because these light-panels contain high-intensity wide-angled LEDs that are strategically
positioned to maximize light output and fully optimize your lenses. And are also the only
fully sequential LED kits. Digi-Tails utilize advanced technology by lighting LED’s in a
fluid and sweeping pattern, rather than merely lighting up blocks of LEDs. DIGI-TAILS
allows you to choose standard operations or the fully sequential feature with a flip of a
switch, conveniently located on every board. Included pigtail kits come complete with
everything needed to replace your old standard bulbs with high quality LED lighting; clear
instructions are included. DIGI-TAILS are designed and manufactured for durability and
unsurpassed quality here in the USA.
Sale $224.95/kit
1955 Taillight................................................#17191....... $249.95..................
Sale $179.95/kit
1957 Taillight................................................#17193....... $199.95...................
Sale $98.95/kit
1955 Parklight..............................................#17194....... $109.95...................
Sale $98.95/kit
1956 Parklight..............................................#17195....... $109.95...................
Sale $89.95/kit
1957 Parklight..............................................#17196....... $99.95.....................
Sale $269.95/kit
1955 Taillight & Parklight.............................#17197....... $299.95..................
Sale $224.95/kit
1957 Taillight & Parklight.............................#17199....... $249.95..................
Taillight Mounting Straps
These stainless steel straps divide the backup light lens from the taillight lens.
Made in the USA.
1955.......#073....... $14.95..Sale
......... $12.95/pr.
Parklight LED Kit
LED Parklight ConversionS
Update your lights with this easy to install LED Conversion. Features
48 super bright LED’s with polycarbonate lens. Electronics are fully
sealed against the elements and comes with 1157 style plug for easy
hook-up. Dont forget the electronic flasher #13677 for proper operation.
Sale $29.95/ea.
1955 Amber w/ Clear Lens..........................#15564....... $33.95.....................
Sale $29.95/ea.
1955 Amber w/ Amber Lens........................#15565 ...... $33.95.....................
Sale $33.95/ea.
1956 Amber w/ Clear Lens..........................#15566....... $37.95.....................
Sale $33.95/ea.
1956 Amber w/ Amber Lens........................#15567....... $37.95.....................
Sale $13.95/ea.
1957 Amber w/ Clear Lens..........................#15568....... $15.95......................
Sale $13.95/ea.
1957 Amber w/ Amber Lens........................#15569....... $15.95......................
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Replaces the original bulb with a solid state
LED circuitry. Can also be wired for daytime
running lights (DRL) for additional visibility
and safety.
1957 Amber, with Harness & Hardware
Sale $103.45/kit
..............#15016... $114.95........
Parklight, Taillight and
Back-Up Lens Screw Sets
Highlight your new lenses with new assembly hardware. These screws are stainless and won’t rust or corrode, and can be
polished to a mirror finish. 1957 kit does not
include the back-up lens screws.
1955.......#1908..... $4.95..Sale
............. $4.45/set
1956.......#1909..... $4.95..Sale
............. $4.45/set
1957.......#1060..... $5.50..Sale
............. $4.95/set
#12353
#12354
#12355
#12358
Part Specials
LED Light Bulbs
Get the great look and color available from LEDs for your 55-57 with these replacement
LED bulbs. Each bulb works like the originals, but utilizes the newest technology to deliver a brighter bulb that uses less energy and doesn’t get hot! Colors are visible when
lit. Due to the LED’s low resistance, a new flasher, part number#13677, may be required
for proper operation. Style and design may vary.
Sale $9.85/ea.
All Red, 1157, Taillight/Parklight (Shown)...#12353....... $10.95.......................
All Amber, 1157, Taillight/Parklight (Shown)
Sale $9.85/ea.
......................................................................#12354....... $10.95.......................
All White, 1157, Taillight/Parklight (Shown)
Sale $17.95/ea.
......................................................................#12355....... $19.95......................
Sale
All Red, 1156, Back-Up Light.......................#12356....... $9.95......................... $8.95/ea.
Sale $8.95/ea.
All Amber, 1156, Back-Up Light..................#12357....... $9.95.........................
Sale $15.95/ea.
All White, 1156, Back-Up Light (Shown).....#12358....... $17.95......................
LED Dome Light
Housing Conversion
Try these high efficiency dome lights that
use 90% less power than ordinary lights,
are 2-3 times brighter than the old standard
and don’t heat up. Plugs directly into the
dome light housing, #12525.
1955-57 Sedan, ‘56-‘57 Hardtop,
‘55-‘60 Wagon
...........#14973... $54.95..Sale
.........$49.45/ea.
1955-57 Nomad, ‘55 Hardtop
...........#14974... $59.95..Sale
.........$53.95/pr.
Dome Light
Housing
and Lens
Dome Light Housing
LED Dome Light AssEmbly
Not just a conversion kit, but the entire dome
light assembly. Includes housing, bezel and
lens with LED curcuit board installed.
1955-57 Exc. Nomad and 55 Hardtop
...........#16819... $59.95..Sale
.........$53.95/ea.
Used with lens #212 and bezel #212A.
1955-60 Sedan & Wagon,
1956-57 Hardtop
...........#12525... $29.95..Sale
......... $26.95/set
Another rare
and beautiful
reproduction
from Danchuk.
We recently
made all new tooling from the ground
up to produce this exquisite piece. Each
includes the bezel, socket and lens. Two
required per car.
1955-57 Nomad, ’55 Hardtop
...........#214....... $36.95..Sale
.........$33.25/ea.
Nomad
Dome
Lens
Dome Light Switch Cover
Dome Lens Bezel
This is for the manual dome light switch that
is located in the cargo area on Nomads.
1955-57 Rear, Nomad
Sale $6.95/ea.
...........#12619... $7.95..............
Beautifully plated in brilliant chrome, this
bezel uses a #212 lens, below. One bezel
required per car.
1955-57 Sed/ Wgn, ’56-57 Hardtop
..............#212A.... $14.95..Sale
......... $13.45/ea.
Dome Light Lens
Harness
Grommet
This grommet keeps the
wires from chafing on the edge of the housing. Hardtops
Sale $4.45/ea.
1955-57.#811....... $4.95..............
Dome Lens
The heat of the dome light will yellow almost
any plastic, and eventually wears the old
lens out. The ideal solution is this dome
lens, correctly reproduced to fit all sedans,
wagons and 1956-57 hardtops.
1955-57.#212....... $12.95..Sale
.......... $11.65/ea.
Only highquality plastic
and original
design molds
are used to
produce this rare lens. Fits all Nomads
and 1955 hardtops. Specialty items like
this are what made Danchuk Manufacturing the industry leader. Two per car. Made
in the USA.
1955-57 Nomad & ’55 Hardtop
...........#213....... $9.95..Sale
............ $8.95/ea.
Sale Prices Good
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The Key to Keeping Your Classic Cool . . . .
Part Specials
STEEL Fan Shrouds
The best of the best! We pulled out all the stops and made these the way Chevy would
have. These beautiful shrouds are made from top quality thick steel, powder coated
black or chrome finish and are custom fit for your application. With an 18 ¾" opening
you’ll have no trouble with fan clearance. Made in the USA. US Patent D675,724S.
17” Flex Fan
Please check and verify clearance before
placing order.
Sale $71.95/ea.
1955-57.#12164... $79.95............
Fan Mounting Brackets
These brackets give you the extra mounting surface sometimes needed when your
radiator is in the 6-cylinder position and you
are installing a universal electric fan with a
built in shroud like #13452.
Sale $62.95/pr.
1955-57.#11236A.$69.95..........
#16626A
#16627A
Black Powder Coated & Chrome STEEL Fan Shrouds
Polished Fan Shroud
This polished, chrome plated shroud is
designed to fit early and late model cars
in the V8 position only. Mounting hardware
is included.
All 3" x 20" Diameter
Sale $19.75/ea.
...........#2286..... $21.95............
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Sale $98.95/ea.
1955-57 V8 in 6 Cyl. Core Support..............#16625....... $109.95...................
Sale $98.95/ea.
1955-57 V8 in Stock Position......................#16626A..... $109.95...................
1955-57 V8 in Stock V8 Core Support, w/ #11236 6-Cyl. Position Conversion
Sale $107.95/ea.
Brackets.................................................#16627A..... $119.95..................
1955-57 V8 in 6 Cyl. Core Support, Chrome, Black Brackets
Sale $188.95/ea.
......................................................................#16625C..... $209.95..................
1955-57 V8 in Stock Position, Chrome, Black Brackets
Sale $188.95/ea.
......................................................................#16626C..... $209.95..................
1955-57 V8 in Stock V8 Core Support, w/ #11236 6-Cyl. Position Conversion
Sale $197.95/ea.
Brackets, Chrome, Black Brackets......#16627C..... $219.95..................
Sale $60.95/ea.
1955-57 Chrome Brackets...........................#16625B..... $67.95.....................
Fan Spacers
1955-57 1/2"
..............#12165... $19.95..Sale
..........$17.95/ea.
1955-57 1"
..............#12166... $19.95.Sale
..........$17.95./ea.
1955-57 2"
Sale $19.75/ea.
..............#12167... $21.95............
Custom 1955 Rocker Panel MouldingS
Part Specials
The option GM should have
given us! There are two kinds
of 1955 owners, one that
likes gravel shields and one
that doesn’t. If you are one
of the many that loves all the
beautiful stainless trim that
made these masterpieces
the iconic cars they are but
can’t find or don’t like the look
or fit of gravel shields, we’ve
got the rocker panel moulding option GM should have given you. We have simply taken the original design Made in the USA
mouldings and duplicated the rear gentle curve on the front. Same look and mounting hardware but NO gravel shield needed
or recommended. Enjoy!
!
New, Danchuk ExclusiveSale
1955 Custom Rocker Panel Mouldings...................#17784......................$179.95.............................. $159.95/pr.
Radiator Support
to Fender Shim Kits
S-Blade Electric Fans
These S-Blade fans can be used as a primary or auxillary fan. The 16" Syclone pulls
2500CFM which makes it strong enough
to replace your belt driven fan, freeing up
horsepower and increasing mileage. Both
fans are reversible (push/pull). Please check
and verify clearance before placing order.
All 14", w/o Relay & Thermostat,
1530 CFM
Sale
...........#13457... $129.95........ $116.95/ea.
All 16", Syclone, 2500 CFM
w/o Relay & Thermostat Sale
...........#12168... $169.95....... $152.95/ea.
Electric Fan Kit
The Flex-A-Lite Black Magic Xtreme fan out
performs typical cage fans by 45%-50%,
and provides consistent cooling regardless of engine speed. Get more power and
better mileage by replacing your stock fan.
Includes adjustable thermostat, A/C relay
and manual switch.Available in puller version
only. Recommended for 6-cylinder position
radiators. Measures 21-1/2" by 17-1/2" by
4-3/16". Please check and verify clearance
before placing order.
All w/ Relay & Thermostat, 3300 CFM
...........#13452... $329.95..Sale
.....$296.95/ea.
1955-56
Sale $9.85/ea.
..............#1168..... $10.95............
1957 (Shown)
..............#1169..... $12.95..Sale
.......... $11.65/ea.
Radiator Core
Support Rubber Cushions
Made in the USA.
1955-57.#604....... $13.95..Sale
......... $12.55/pr.
Radiator Support
to Frame Shims
Hardware included.
1955-57.#1167..... $12.95..Sale
.......... $11.65/ea.
Sale Prices Good
Radiator Conversion Brackets
Allows you to mount a V8 position radiator into the 6-cylinder position of a V8 core support.
Sale $44.95/pr.
1955-57.........................................................#11236........ $49.95.....................
THROUGH JULY 19th, 2014
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Part Specials
Be Cool OE V8 Position Radiators
What’s that you say? You want a vintage radiator design produced with today’s technology? By customer demand Be Cool has expanded their industry proven product line
with their NEW Be Cool OE series radiators. Be Cool OE series radiators combine a
modern aluminum core design with the factory fit, finish and correct-appearing ribbed
factory tank design of a stock OE radiator. Your HIGHER than factory-rated horsepower
classic Chevy won’t overheat with a Be Cool OE series radiator!
1955-57 Black, Aluminum, Standard, V8 Position
Sale $674.95/ea.
......................................................................#16916....... $749.95..................
1955-57 Black, Aluminum, AUTO, V8 Position
Sale $674.95/ea.
......................................................................#16917....... $749.95..................
U.S. Radiator Downflow
Aluminum Radiators
Aluminum Downflow radiators feature fully welded construction (no epoxy) and dual 1" tubes. Radiators are
available in either a standard or Tripleflow configuration.
Tripleflow radiators achieve the maximum temperature
drop by creating walls which force the coolant to pass through the core 3 times resulting
in greater temperature reductions. Aluminum radiators do not have transmission coolers.
An auxiliary cooler will be required so be sure to check out our transmission coolers on
page 385. When mounting #13274 the hood baffle may require modification on ‘55-’56 application. All triple flow radiator upper inlets are on driver side of top tank. Radiators fit both
standard and automatic transmission equipped cars, and don’t forget to order a fan shroud,
parts #16625-16627C on page 8 for the best in cooling performance. Made in the USA.
Sale $440.95/ea.
1955-57 V8....................................................#13262....... $489.95.................
Sale $503.95/ea.
1955-57 Triple Flow, V8................................#13266....... $559.95.................
Sale $440.95/ea.
1955-56 V8 in 6-Cyl. Position......................#13270....... $489.95.................
Sale $503.95/ea.
1955-57 V8 in 6-Cyl. Position, Triple Flow..#13274........ $559.95.................
Desert Cooler Radiators
They drop right into your favorite tri-five and feature the lastest cooling technology. V-8
owners can choose from either standard or high-effiency styles. High efficiency models
are recommended for A/C and performance applications. Each unit includes side shims,
transmission line fitting, petcock and drain hose making for an easy instalation. If the radiator is mounted on the engine side of the core support, you have a V8 core support. If it’s
on the grille side, then it’s a 6-cylinder support. Radiators fit both standard and automatic
transmission equipped cars, and don’t forget to order a fan shroud, parts #16625-16627C
on page 8 for the best in cooling performance. Made in the USA.
Sale $377.95/ea.
1955-57 V8, 4 Row........................................#399........... $419.95..................
Sale $368.95/ea.
1955-56 Hi-Efficiency, 3 Row, 6-Cyl.............#336........... $409.95.................
Sale $431.95/ea.
1955-57 Hi-Efficiency, 4 Row, V8 Position..#337........... $479.95..................
1955-56 Hi-Efficiency, 4 Row, V8 in 6-Cyl. Position
Sale $395.95/ea.
......................................................................#12072....... $439.95.................
1957 Hi-Efficiency, 4 Row, V8 in 6-Cyl. Position
Sale $368.95/ea.
......................................................................#12072A..... $409.95.................
Griffin Aluminum Radiators
These HP series radiators feature a high efficiency core with two 1.25" tubes, and a core
thickness of 2.75". Aluminum radiators include side shims, transmission line fittings,
petcock and drain hose. Radiators fit standard and automatic equipped cars and are
compatible with Danchuk fan shrouds, parts #16625-16627C on page 8.
Sale $584.95/ea.
1955-57 V8 ...................................................#733........... $649.95.................
Sale $584.95/ea.
1955-56 6-Cyl................................................#734........... $649.95.................
Sale $584.95/ea.
1957 6-Cyl.....................................................#735........... $649.95.................
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Radiator Accessories at the RIGHT Price!
#044A
#047A
Part Specials
#045A
#046B
Show Quality Radiator
Hoses
Chrome Radiator
Covers
The first thing they see when
lifting the hood is the radiator.
Nothing can dress it up better than our chrome radiator covers. Make your engine compartment shine! Technical Note: As to not detract from the show quality, our radiator covers
are sealed. To access radiator cap, cover needs to be removed. Note: These are for hood
up show display only. Must be removed before closing hood or driving. Made in the USA.
Sale $154.45/ea.
1955-57 w/o Shroud, Pyramid Peak............#2706......... $174.95..................
Sale $224.95/ea.
1955-57 w/ Shroud, Pyramid Peak..............#2709......... $249.95.................
Sale $224.95/ea.
1955-57 w/ Shroud, Louvered.....................#2710......... $249.95.................
Sale $224.95/ea.
1955-57 w/ Shroud, Ribbed.........................#2711......... $249.95.................
Sale $97.95/ea.
1955-57 Lower, Louvered............................#2712......... $108.95...................
Sale $97.95/ea.
1955-57 Lower, Ribbed................................#2713......... $108.95...................
Polished
Stainless Steel
Coolant
Overflow Tank
This polished stainless steel
overflow tank was designed to
be kept out of view but it’s so
beautiful you’ll want to show
it off. One quart capacity tank
with a precision knurled cap
and a highly polished finish.
Approximately 18-3/4" long,
mounting hardware included.
All...... #1274
Sale $44.95/ea.
.......... $49.95..........
Radiator Petcock with Hose
The same brass valve used in 1955, 1956
and 1957, with the original 6" of rubber drain
hose included. Made in the USA.
1955-57.#400...... $9.95..Sale
............ $8.95/ea.
THROUGH JULY 19th, 2014
#044
#047
#046
Radiator Hoses
Radiator and
Heater Hose Clamps
Sale Prices Good
These radiator hoses are correctly numbered with the GM codes used in 1955,
1956 and 1957. These are the hoses for
detail-oriented collectors and anyone seeking to restore the original factory look to their
engine compartment. Original style spring
clamps are included.
1955-57 V8, Upper Hose
Sale$22.95/ea.
...........#044A.... $25.95...........
1955-57 V8, Lower Hose
Sale$22.95/ea.
...........#045A.... $25.95...........
1955-56 6 Cyl., Upper Hose
Sale $19.95/ea.
...........#046B.... $22.95...........
1957 6 Cyl., Upper Hose (Not Shown)
Sale$26.95/ea.
...........#046A.... $29.95...........
1955-57 6 Cyl., Lower Hose
Sale $26.95/ea.
...........#047A.... $29.95...........
1956-57 Dual 4BC & F.I. ,Upper Hose
Sale $39.95/ea.
...........#2559..... $44.95...........
When rebuilding your cooling system, don’t
be tempted to use non-original screw clamps
on your hoses.These spring clamps are just
as effective, and won’t look out of place.
Sale $4.45/set
1955-56.#398....... $4.95...............
Sale $6.25/set
1957.......#398A.... $6.95...............
#045
Made with the same quality materials as
our show quality hoses, but priced for the
budget-oriented daily driver. For the 1957
6 cylinder upper hose, see show quality
hoses, above.
1955-57 V8, Upper Hose
Sale $16.95/ea.
...........#044....... $18.95...........
1955-57 V8, Lower Hose
Sale $16.95/ea.
...........#045....... $18.95...........
1955-56 6 Cyl., Upper Hose
Sale $16.95/ea.
...........#046....... $18.95...........
1955-57 6 Cyl., Lower Hose
Sale $17.95/ea.
...........#047....... $19.95............
1955-57 V8 in 6 Cyl. Pos., Lower
Sale $15.95/ea.
...........#10856... $17.95............
1955-57 Upper, Trim to Fit Crossflow
Sale $19.95/ea.
...........#12161... $22.95...........
1955-57 Lower, Trim to Fit Crossflow
Sale $26.95/ea.
...........#12162... $29.95...........
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Part Specials
Radiator Accessories at the RIGHT Price!
Flexi-Kool Radiator Hose Kits
Flexi-Kool Hose kits are made of ribbed stainless steel which won’t freeze or crack. Flexi-Kool
hoses ribbed design improves cooling which
helps prevent overheating and possible engine
damage. Hoses can be formed to any angle
or length while reducing installation time and
maintenance costs. No longer do you have to
search to find a hose that you can make-work.
Just order a Flexi-Kool hose kit for downflow or crossflow radiator conversions and you
know you’ll have the right hose all the time. 48" hose kits make 2 hoses. Dress caps are
also available separately, shown at right.
Sale $49.45/kit
All 24", Chrome, w/ Chrome Caps..............#12413....... $54.95......................
Sale $49.45/kit
All 24", Black w/ Black Caps.......................#13629....... $54.95......................
Sale $49.45/kit
All 24", Red w/ Red Caps.............................#13630....... $54.95......................
Sale $103.45/kit
All 48", Chrome w/ Chrome Caps...............#12504....... $114.95..................
Sale $89.95/kit
All 48", Black w/ Black Caps.......................#13634....... $99.95.....................
This Flexi-Kool hose dress cap is now available separately so that you can dress up
your original hoses or mix and match with
your Flexi-Kool hoses. Made from chrome
plated or powder coated aluminum. Clamps
not included.
All 1-3/4"
Sale $11.65/ea.
..............#13647... $12.95............
Billet SpecIALITIES
Plain Radiator caps
Radiator Caps with
Be Cool Logo
A great way to top off your cooling system
upgrade.These Be Cool billet radiator caps,
besides being great looking, are designed to
allow the use of a coolant recovery system
where needed.
All Round Style
Sale $49.45/ea.
..............#13776... $54.95...........
All Octagon Style
...........#13777... $54.95..Sale
.........$49.45/ea.
All 16-lb.
Sale $19.95/ea.
..............#17107... $22.95...........
Sale $19.95/ea.
All 7-lb...#17108... $22.95...........
Silicone hose
Radiator Plumbing Kit
This reinforced silicone radiator plumbing
kit includes two 90 degree elbows, one 45
degree elbow and one 6" straight connector
along with one 6" aluminum connector and
one 45 degree aluminim connector.
Sale $80.95/kit
All..........#17013... $89.95...........
Radiator
Zinc Anode
Installs in place of
petcock and protects the cooling system from corrosion.
All 1/4 NPT
Sale $11.65/ea.
..............#14845... $12.95............
#15055
Hose Adapters
Chrome
Radiator Hose Dress Cap
#141
#12160
Radiator Caps
Fits the Desert Cooler® radiator or any
other 1955-1957 radiator application. 7-lb
for stock cooling systems or 13-lb pressure
capacity for aluminum radiators with Vintage
Air systems.
1955-57 7-lb
Sale $8.95/ea.
...............#141....... $9.95..............
1955-57 13-lb.
Sale $6.25/ea.
..............#12160... $6.95..............
#15056
In-line hose adapters provide a threaded
fitting for temperature senders or fan
switches. Features two 1/4" threaded ports
for sending units.
All In-Line, Upper, for Temp. Sender
Sale $44.95/ea.
...........#15055... $49.95...........
All In-Line, Lower, for Temp.Sender
Sale $44.95/ea.
...........#15056... $49.95...........
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Radiator Hose Clamp
Sale $1.75/ea.
1955-57.#12163... $1.95................
Sale Prices Good
THROUGH JULY 19th, 2014
Decorative Radiator Cap
with Bow Tie
1955-57 13-lb.
.......... #12159A... $64.95..Sale
.........$58.45/ea.
A/C Makes All the Difference!!
Part Specials
Complete 134A Air Conditioning Units
Designed specifically for your classic Chevy. System attaches to existing holes in dash and firewall without drilling. These kits now use
the fully electronic GEN IV Sure Fit System, which features an electronic conversion for stock heater control levers which eliminates
all control cables. Separate heating and cooling coils and SPAL permanent magnet blower motor gives you maximum capacity and
performance. To order, call our customer service department with your application to be sure you are ordering the correct kit. These
kits come in 3 box sets, and 2 of the 3 boxes need to be shipped oversized which incurs an extra shipping charge. Note: The 55 with
original 265 V8 with oil filter option requires a special order kit.
Sale $1232.95/kit
1955-56..................................................................................................... #2437................................. $1369.95.................
Sale $1250.95/kit
1957 .......................................................................................................... #2439................................. $1389.95.................
#17047
#12562
#12544
Billet SpecIALITIES A/C Clutch Cover
Sale $39.95/ea.
All Sanden 508, Polished.#17047.........$44.95...........
A/C Clutch Covers
Air Conditioning Condensers
For use with Crossflow radiators.
1955-57 Unpolished, w/ All Lines
Sale $328.95/ea.
...........................................#12169........$364.95.........
1955-57 Polished, w/ All Lines
Sale $494.95/ea.
...........................................#12169A.....$549.95.........
Sale $49.45/ea.
All Polished Billet.............#12562.........$54.95...........
Sale $37.75/ea.
All Chromed Billet............#12563......... $41.95............
*Note: For Sanden 508 Compressor
A/C Compressor Clutch Cover Kits
Matches Front Runner pulleys. Fits Sanden SD7 compressor only.
Sale $36.85/kit
All Plain.............................#12544.........$40.95...........
Sale $53.95/kit
All Polished.......................#12545.........$59.95............
#16544
#16542
A/C Clutch Compressor CoverS
Dress up your Sanden 508 A/C Compressor with this aluminum
clutch cover, hardware included.
Sale $62.95/ea.
All Chrome, SD508...........#16542.........$69.95...........
Sale
All Polished, SD508..........#16543.........$65.95........... $58.95/ea.
Sale $53.95/ea.
All Machined, SD508........#16544.........$59.95...........
Air Conditioning
Compressor Cover
Matches Concept 1 pulleys.
All Polished, For Sanden 508
Sale $65.65/ea.
...........................................#12669.........$72.95...........
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Long time Danchuk customers and all around GREAT people,
Geri and Marty Bilecki are unofficial Ambassadors of the
“Mother Road” Route 66
Geri and Marty Bilecki own two 1957 4-door sedans. One is “Geraldine” and the other “Blue Angel”. “Geraldine” has a 6-cylinder and
is painted Coral and White. “Blue Angel” is well, blue, with a V8.
Marty had always wanted a ‘57 but never could quite afford one
during his working years. After Marty retired he and Geri got the
bug again and in 1995 they were able to do it, buying “Geraldine”
in Branson, Missouri. She had 210,00 miles on her. (Geraldine
turned her odometer over for the 3rd time in 2011, on Route 66, in
Missouri.) They bought “Blue Angel” in September of 2001.
Long time Danchuk customers and all around GREAT people, Geri
and Marty are very involved in the Route 66 Association of Illinois.
Route 66 Association of Illinois is an organization “dedicated to
preserving, promoting and restoring the ‘Mother Road’ so it may
be enjoyed by future generations of people from all over the globe”.
Since they are so involved in the Route 66 Association of Illinois,
Geri and Marty travel to many, and we do mean many, events having to do with Route 66 in many, many states. In fact, we would
guess that there are not many events that go on along Route 66
that they have NOT been to at least once. And, of course, they
drive one of their 57’s everywhere they go.
This being the case it is no surprise that in 2005, when they decided to travel from Chicago to Santa Monica along Route 66, they
decided to take “Geraldine” instead of another car. (It is interesting
to note that they have driven the entire Route 66 route three times
and have traveled countless miles along parts of the route, always
in “Geraldine” or “Blue Angel”.) At the time “Geraldine” was 98%
restored (she was pretty rough when purchased in 1995) and as
Marty put it “she performed flawlessly the entire 4792 mile round
trip. (They wrote about that trip in our Danchuk Update, Volume
11, Issue Three, which is available for download from our website.)
In 2013, Geri and Marty were invited to a wedding to be held in
Carmel, California. The decision was made to drive “Blue Angel”
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to California via Route 30 and 80 (both are part of the original
“Lincoln Highway” which ran east to west from New York to San
Francisco) to Carmel. After the wedding they would head down
Pacific Coast Drive and Route 1 through Big Sur and eventually
take Highway 101 to LA, Santa Monica. They would drive back via
Route 66. The trip took 40 days and Geri and Marty drove 5081
total miles. “Blue Angel” never missed a beat. Why? As Marty
says, to paraphrase, “It’s an old Made in the USA Chevy Bel Air.”
Geri and Marty co-write a series of articles called “Kruzin’ with
the Bileckis” for their local newspaper, The Paper (they appear
in others as well on occasion). Occasionally, Marty will take the
time to send us some clippings of their articles, photos of their
trips and other interesting things regarding Route 66. One of the
most interesting things Marty has sent, of late, are clippings about
a group in the Czech Republic, The Czech Route 66 Association.
Geri and Marty have been hooking up with these guys for the
past several years and hosting them at the beginning part of their
twice-yearly tours from Chicago to Santa Monica along Route 66,
along with other members of the Route 66 Association of Illinois.
Talk about being Ambassadors for the “Mother Road”.
The Czech Route 66 Association exists for the
same reasons that similar organizations in the
United States do. They
love the history of Route
66 and they want to bring
this history to the people
of the Czech Republic.
Zdenek Jurasek, a DJ and
radio station owner in Prague who made his first trek down Route
66 in 1998, founded the organization and has been working hard
on it ever since.
The Czech Route 66 Association attends many events throughout
the year for Route 66, both in the U.S. and in Europe, and Zdenek
arranges Route 66 Tours. Usually one in the Spring and one in
the Fall. They store their van; outfitted with the official logo of the
Czech Route 66 Association, at the Bilecki’s house in Illinois and
Geri and Marty pick Zdenek and his wife Eva up from the airport
in Chicago when they come. They stay with Geri and Marty for
a few days and then Zdenek drives the van to the airport to pick
up the rest of the current group. There are rental cars waiting for
those who don’t have motorcycles, and the ones that are going
to get motorcycles they take in the van up to Harley Davidson in
Milwaukee. The group then rides the rented motorcycles from
Chicago to LA and then give up the keys. (They have an agreement with Harley Davidson where Harley picks up the bikes at the
hotel in LA and takes them back to Milwaukee.) Geri and Marty
then lead the group through Illinois stopping at various spots that
are historical Route 66, as well as other places. Geri and Marty
have written about many of these trips in The Paper as well as
other newspapers in Illinois and The Bilecki’s stories can be found
on various websites related to Route 66 as well.
Zdenek has also organized a Route 66 Convention that looks to
become an annual event in the Czech Republic (Geri and Marty
received an award on their trip to the Czech Republic in 2009
for “Persons of the Year” from the
Czech Route 66 Association. Zdenek
received the National Historic Route
66 Federation’s Award of Excellence
in 2012.) along with organizing the
Czech Route 66 Exposition, which
was opened in the biggest shopping
center in Zlin. The Exposition, which
introduced the entire Route 66 with more that 30 boards with photographs, also included a collection of old U.S. gas pumps along
with a Ford Mustang, Harley Davidson motorcycles and other
memorabilia. You can find video of the exposition on YouTube.
And speaking of video, Zdenek’s organization shot a documentary of Route 66 in 2010, which played all over Europe. It was so
popular they are doing another this year. You can find the teaser
for the new 2014 film on YouTube as well.
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The Czech Route 66 Association has it’s own website, www.r66.
cz, which was launched in 2007. The site has a short history of
Route 66, recommendations for Czech and Slovak Route 66 fans
as to what to see when visiting Route 66, a forum where Route 66
fans can exchange their experiences and thoughts about Route
66, links to other websites in the U.S. as well as links to museum
sites, books etc. There is a photo page with photos from each of
the states that Route 66 runs through as well as an internet radio
station that plays “music of everlasting roads”.
There are Route 66 events all over the Czech Republic and Slovakia and Zdenek is doing his best to promote Route 66 in these
countries, and it is very popular. When asked WHY it is so popular
in his country Zdenek replied (paraphrased), “Travel in my country
was restricted for 40 years of communist rule and the people of
my country always thought Route 66 evoked a notion of freedom
and a carefree ride. For many Czechs, touring the highway has
been a lifelong dream.”
We thank Geri and Marty for keeping us up on everything Route
66. And we can’t wait until the next time they visit us in Santa
Ana. Till then, in the words of Geri and Marty Bilecki…..”Keep
Kruzin” – “If you don’t Go – you won’t know.”
Footnote:There are Route 66 Associations all over the world making
Route 66 the true, Internationally
recognized, “Mother Road.”
Phone : (800) 648-4728 • www.danchuk.com
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Danchuk Manufacturing
3201 S. Standard Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Danchuk Lost a Great One!
In Memory of Gene Bruner
It is with a heavy heart that we let the Tri-Five industry know
that we lost one of the best recently. We were informed on the
morning of March 30th that Gene Bruner had passed away.
Violet Bruner, Gene’s loving and grieving wife took the time
out of her hardest day to date to let us know that Gene had
passed while in bed the night before.
Gene worked for Danchuk since the mid 1980’s. He came
to us with a strong passion and vast knowledge of all things
1955-57 Chevy. Through the years his passion, interest and
knowledge of the industry only grew stronger. He held many
key positions at Danchuk ranging from the counter, supervision,
technical knowledge and special research.
Gene was an incredibly kind and caring person. All of us here
at Danchuk will miss him each and every day. Our hearts and
our warm wishes go out to all of the family and loved ones he
left behind.
Thanks Gene…rest in peace.
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