Cliff's Classic Chevrolet
P.O. Box 33288, Portland, OR 97292-3288
619 S.E. 202nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97233
PHONE: (503)667-4329
FAX: (503)669-4268
Specializing in quality new, used and reproduction parts for 1955-57 Chevrolet cars & 1955-59 Chevrolet trucks!
We have been in the hobby/business for 38 years. We own, build, and race Tri-Fives!
NOTE: We can also fill your needs for most hard-to-find, NOS and reproduction Chevrolet parts prior to and including 1972! We can supply American made, quality windshield rubber; back glass rubber; door weatherstrip and trunk weatherstrip for Buick, Chevrolet, Corvette, Corvair, Studebaker, Pontiac, Olds, Cadillac, International, Ford, Falcon, Comet, Mopar, Bronco, GMC, Chevy Van.
Cliff's is in the process of building an eBay store. Check out the progress.
Thank you for visiting our web site. Let me take this opportunity to introduce you to Cliff's Classic Chevrolet Parts Company. We have been in business in Portland, Oregon since 1981. Prior to that, my recreational hours were spent pursuing the Classic Chevrolet hobby. I have 38 years experience in disassembly, assembly, and identification of parts for 1955-57 Chevrolet cars.
We also offer a number of services which include: show quality restoration of radiators and carburetors, show quality chroming, steering wheel restoration and mirror resilvering, to name a few.
We are here to assist you no matter what type of Classic you own: original, custom, modified or pro street. Your technical questions are gladly answered, so call, write, fax or email today. We look forward to hearing from you.
Cliff's Classic Chevrolet is now accepting payment for products through PayPal. Just click on the above link and sign up for free!!
Simply email your order to clifchev@aol.com and we will reply to your email with the total charge, including shipping, along with instructions for payment via PayPal. Thanks again for your patience as we improve our website!
We
ship
daily
If you are a customer/friend of Cliff's Classic Chevrolet and would like your ride posted to our web site, send a photo by mail or e-mail to Cliff for review to clifchev@aol.com.
Click here to see my customers'/friends' Rides & Cool Links!!
Click the Nomad headlight to visit Classic Chevy Clubs
Cliff's Classic Chevrolet Racing Team
Click Click on the picture of "No Taxi" and scroll to end of page to see just added photos of Grandpa's Shoebox
I am also looking for a sponsor for the 2011 race season. Call or email for more details.
Motor Oil Warning!
Important message regarding "break-in" protection
for all high
performance
flat-tappet hydraulic and solid lifter camshafts.
Not all motor oils are
created equal. Unfortunately, when installing a high-performance camshaft,
just any oil will not give your new cam installation
sufficient protection during the critical break-in period
(the mating-in of virgin metal surfaces). This is
because government regulators have mandated (as of
January '04) the complete elimination of the critical
anti-wear additive package (zinc/phosphorus) from all
"SM" rated (street legal) motor oils to protect
catalytic converters.
Isky recommends the use of
only the following motor oils for maximum cam lobe and lifter
protection before and after the
break-in period because they are the only conventional mineral based oils
available with generous levels of the
zinc/phosphorous additive package:
•Brad Penn
Penn-Grade 1: The very best of
all in our opinion and the only oil refined from 100% Pennsylvania crude.
•Pennzoil "GTP" Racing Oil: Excellent- Do not confuse with regular grade of Pennzoil.
•Valvoline
Racing Oil: Excellent-
Do not confuse with regular grades of
or ValvolineVR-1.Valvoline.
If you do not use one of the above
oils, the next best, approach is to supplement other common mineral based oils
with EOS (Engine Oil Supplement) available from any GM Dealership. Ask for Part
No. 1052367 (16 oz) bottle. It is
mandatory to use the EOS; for break-in and recommended for every oil
change thereafter. The cost is about $9.00 per bottle. EOS contains a
generous amount of zinc and phosphorous and
will give whatever other motor oil you may be using a boost in protection
against premature cam failure.
**Special
Note Regarding Synthetic Oils**
Please note, Isky does not recommend
the use of synthetic oils with any flat-tappet camshaft;
especially during break-in. If you must
use synthetic oil after break-in, there are only two brands we are comfortable recommending. They are Amzoil (Red) Racing Oil and Joe Gibbs
Performance Racing Oil.
Both contain zinc and phosphorous and
will fare well AFTER break-in has been successfully completed.
Other synthetics, especially those with
very low viscosity index numbers (i.e. Ow-15, 5w-20 etc.) have very low film
strength and are not designed for, nor should they be employed in any
flat-tappet cam installation.
.
Even when you employ the
correct oil, remember that camshafts receive no direct-pressurized
lubrication to their cam lobes and therefore depend
on the foggy mist or "splash" off the connecting rods
for survival. Therefore when getting ready to start
the motor up, remember to immediately rev to 2500
RPM and keep it there for the first 15-20 minutes of
operation. Also, be sure the ignition is timed
properly and fuel is in the carburetor bowl to avoid excessive cranking on
the starter and pre-disposing
your cam's
installation to a high risk of premature wear.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Any item you do not see on the web, email to inquire. We carry a complete line of 55-56-57 restoration parts.
1955 REPRODUCTION
1956 REPRODUCTION
1957 REPRODUCTION
1955-57 REPRODUCTION
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Front & Rear Windshield Rubber Frame, Suspension, Rear End & Brakes Fasteners Fuel System Miscellaneous Modified Interior Radio Miscellaneous Rebuild Kits Weatherstrip & Rubber Window Channel, Whisker & Glass Literature Floor Repair Panels & Braces Cad Plating "Bow Tie" Chrome Stainless Steel Lines Exhaust |
1955 2nd Series - 1959 TRUCKS
If you are not buying your glass from us, you should be. There is a huge supply
of foreign made glass being sold on the market today. Although it cost
less, the quality is inferior and in the long run saves you no money at all. This glass is poor at best,
it does
not fit, it is the incorrect thickness
and is made from non-quality materials. If you choose to
order glass from another company be sure to ask them if it has a DOT number. Also the
hardtop and convertible vent, door & sedan vent frames on the market are
terrible, rechrome your originals. I do supply quality hardtop and convertible
quarter glass frames.
Order all your AMERICAN made windshield, vent, back glass rubber
and other weatherstrip items here.
Restoration and Rebuild Services for Cars & Trucks
ORDERING, SHIPPING & RETURN POLICIES
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS!!!!!-2012 SWAP MEET SCHEDULE
| We are currently in the process of updating our catalog. You can view the majority of our catalog here on the website; it is constantly being updated. If you have questions please phone or email. |
Cliff's Classic Chevrolet is a dealer for the following:
AC Delco, SoffSeal, Griffin Radiator, C&P Auto Distributing, Carpenter, Dave Graham, Mar-K Manufacturing, CPP, Dakota Digital, U.S. Radiator, Ol' 55, Shafer's Classics, T&N, Trim Parts, Custom Autosound, Flaming River, Ididit and many more.
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