For those who can t come to Danchuk, Danchuk comes to you with our tractor and trailer. Manned by Dale Keesee, this 75 rig tours the car show circuit year round. It includes a beautiful Jet-Powered 57 Chevy, the Dream Machine III and displays for our parts lines. For a complete schedule of shows just give us a call or check out our website. Many of the popular items found in this catalog are on display in our showroom in Santa Ana, California. Our friendly customer service personnel are always on hand to assist walk-in customers with their inquiries and purchases. Computerized order fulfillment procedures have reduced processing time to a minimum. The shipping department is on line with this system and working closely with order fulfillment to normally ship each order within 24 hours. SHIPPING FROM Santa Ana, California FOR Western STATES SHIPPING FROM BROWNSBURG, INDIANA FOR MIDWEST AND EASTERN STATES Again following the mission of striving to better serve, we are proud to announce the opening of a Midwest Shipping Facility in Brownsburg, Indiana. We cannot be more pleased with the positive response we have received so far, and we think our customers nationwide will notice the difference. We can now ship to customers, in the contiguous 48 states, in a maximum of 3 working days, often in 1 or 2, almost without exception. So, whether you live in Rhode Island, Florida, Michigan, California or anywhere in between, you can order parts on Monday or Tuesday and get them in time to work on your project the coming weekend, without spending extra money on expedited freight. And not only will you save time, don't forget the savings in your wallet. Because Danchuk only charges actual shipping costs, and since most orders will be shipped a shorter distance, the shipping savings are passed on to you. Also, thanks to having two shipping facilities we should have no problem upholding our 24 hour or less turnaround time policy on order processing. Make sure to come by and see us if you are ever in the Southern California area. We have a large showroom where we display our reproduction parts in a nostalgic setting. Plus, a second showroom where we house our fully restored Chevy Bel Air convertibles - all three years, a 55, a 56 and a 57 convertible; a Turquoise 1955 Nomad; and the 1957 Mc Ewen Funny Car are displayed among other collectibles from the Danchuk Collection. Also on display is a 1957 Chevy Bel Air which has cut-away body panels, parts, and all mechanical components so that you can visually inspect the inner workings of this American classic. Our customer service representatives receive hundreds of phone calls per day. Not only do they take phone orders, they also offer friendly and knowledgeable technical advice as well as serve our walk-in customers. The heart of Danchuk is the manufacturing department. Only after much research and documentation are complete is production begun by our knowledgeable production staff. With such a diverse inventory of products being produced, extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes is a must. Our ever-increasing inventory is cataloged and advertised by an in-house art and photography department. We publish a new catalog annually, quarterly newsletters and advertise in many national publications. CALIFORNIA INDIANA Do you have internet access? Danchuk features an interactive web site that includes company news, parts specials, and online catalog. Security is of the utmost importance to us so we have our own Verisign certificate that allows for safe, secure information and credit card transactions. The site is constantly changing and improving. Be sure to bookmark our address:www.danchuk.com and check back on a regular basis. The site includes online ordering, a pdf version of our catalog, show schedule, tech forum, installation articles, and instruction sheets. 1-Day 2-Day 3-Day Danchuk Updates are mailed out every couple of months. Included in this publication are helpful technical articles, parts specials, and company updates. Look for a copy in your mailbox. Working together, we are continually seeking to improve our service and product quality. We hope you agree that with Danchuk s restoration parts, There s No Comparison!
Manufacturing is what Danchuk does BEST! There s one word that truly separates us from the rest manufacturing. Without our manufacturing plant 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 parts manufacturing. Today, we use a combination of state of the art and old school machinery to turn out the precision tooling required to produce parts so perfect that they can rarely be distinguished between a reproduction and the original. As a great many of our customers have told us, the easiest way for us to tell your parts from the originals is that yours are better. It is because of our tooling, materials, and craftsmanship that make that statement true. We know that without first class tooling a quality part is near impossible to produce. When we say that we make our tooling from scratch we mean just that. We literally start with nothing but an original part, and begin the design that will eventually become the finished products. The Design The design process is as important as any other step. If the design is off, the tooling and part will surely not be right. We start with a perfect fitted and tested original part and from there we start down the long road to the manufacturing of the tooling. Whether we are making a complex multiple step stamping die tool like the 55 & 56 grills or cutting a precision cavity in a piece of solid steel to produce a Class-A injection mold to make parts like the 57 grille bar, we start the process the same. Once we are sure we have a perfect original we then use state of the art computer programs to digitally draw the part in a three dimensional form. We then use that drawing to design the prints that will be used to make the tooling. Tooling Our tooling facility combines the technology of brand new state of the art machinery and classic old school set-ups. When duplicating a 50 year old part, many times the absolute best way to make a tool is with vintage technology. By combining modern CNC s, Digital Read Out Mills and the like with classic duplicators, lathes, grinders and a whole assortment of other machines and tools we can achieve the end result in our tooling that will allow us to manufacture the best quality American made parts possible. Materials 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 If you think the design and tooling is complex, time consuming and intricate you should follow the birth of a part through the manufacturing process. Just as with our tooling, we have found that the best way to control quality and achieve the perfection in our parts that our customers have come to expect and demand is by keeping as much of the manufacturing in-house as possible. That is why our manufacturing facility includes machinery like 300 ton stamping presses, plastic injection machines, stud welders, a paint booth and all the basics like mills, lathes, drill presses and the like. Manufacturing is the largest department in the company and uses over 15,000 square feet of our 73,000 square foot facility to function efficiently. We recently expanded the design department by a couple of thousand square feet in April of last year.
Quality Control Once the parts are done in manufacturing we move them on to our highly trained quality control department where they are tested and inspected for perfection in both fit and appearance. We take the inspection of our parts very seriously and we think it shows in the product that we put out. Our Gratitude We would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support, inspiration and input. It is through your needs and ideas that we decide which project to take on next.
55-56-57 Parts MADE IN THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA! MANUFACTURED IN SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
Don t turn another page until you read this Manuals are a must WHEN RESTORING A CLASSIC! If you re even tinkering with a 1955, 56 or 57 Chevy, save yourself hours of frustration and headache by investing in one of these invaluable manuals. We were amazed how much we learned, simply by opening one of these gems up and thumbing through each section. We ve also realized most people don t take the time to read the instructions, whether it be putting together a bike, computer or a classic Chevy, until they re stuck. Make things easy on yourself by keeping a shop and/or assembly manual within arms reach for all those times when things just aren t making sense. These informative manuals come straight from GM, with every mechanical and maintenance detail covered, as well as all the illustrations you need to make heads from tails. Shop manuals are available for the 1955 and 57, with the 56 covered in a supplement that accompanies the 55 manual. Or now available is the 3-in-1 shop manual that covers all three years. Assembly manuals are available for each year, 55, 56 and 57 and contain detailed drawings and the original part numbers essential for a correct restoration. The cost of these manuals is a fraction of what you can spend on a restoration and can save you days of frustration and labor. We figure anyone restoring a tri-five should undoubtedly have the appropriate manuals and a Danchuk catalog at their fingertips to make even the most complex job go smoothly. Think of these as Tri-Five 101 required reading. 1955 Chevrolet Shop Manual Contains over 500 pages devoted to the 1955 model year. This authorized reprint of a GM manual documents every mechanical operation involved in the care and maintenance of the 1955 Chevy. Used exclusively by mechanics in the Chevrolet garages since the car first hit the streets. 1955...#522...$24.95/ea. 56 Chevy Shop Manual Supplement Supplement to the 1955 manual, this book covers only the changes made for 1956. In this book there is a section devoted exclusively to factory air conditioning. 1956 owners will require both the 1955 and 1956 manuals for complete information. This is an authorized reprint of the GM original used exclusively by mechanics in the Chevrolet garages. 1956...#523... $11.95/ea. 1957 Chevrolet Shop Manual Filling over 700 pages with detailed information, this book is a must for 1957 owners. This comprehensive manual covers all engines, transmissions, and body styles for the 1957 model year. It s an authorized reprint of the GM original used exclusively by mechanics in Chevrolet dealerships and repair shops. 1957...#524... $29.95/ea. Chevrolet Factory Assembly Manuals These bound b o o k s a r e r e p r i n t s o f the manuals used on the assembly line at General Motors and are essential for correct car restoration. Each manual contains detailed assembly drawings, original part numbers, and more. You can save yourself much time and frustration by understanding the complete assembly before you begin a project. 1955...#506...$21.95/ea. 1956...#507...$21.95/ea. 1957...#508...$21.95/ea. 1955-57 Chevrolet 3-in-1 Shop Manual This Limited Edition unabridged version of all three Shop Manuals is beautifully hard bound, to look and last as good in your home library, as they are useful while working on your restoration. Definitely a great investment for any tri-five Chevy restoration project. 1955-57...#12312...$35.95/ea.
TOC TABLE of CONTENTS For more than 30 years, Danchuk has offered the very best to our customers; quality parts and helpful, knowledgeable customer service. Our 29th catalog features thousands of reproduction and aftermarket parts and accessories for 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevrolets, so there s no need to look elsewhere. We re your one stop shop. As you ve come to expect, we ve included page after page of technical information, detailed photographs and illustrations to assist you in your car restoration projects. This is more than a catalog; it s a handy reference manual that we hope you ll enjoy using. We would like to thank the management of General Motors Chevrolet Division for their continuing friendship and support. This catalog was designed and produced in-house by Danchuk Mfg., Inc. No part of this catalog may be reprinted, reproduced or utilized in any form without the express written permission of Danchuk Mfg., Inc. 2010 Danchuk Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved Printed in the USA 55-56-57 Chevy Parts & Accessories 1. Exterior Trim and Hardware Body Trim, Side Mouldings, Bumper Parts, License Plates & Frames, Emblems & Scripts... 8-33 2. Lens Sets and Light Assemblies Exterior Lenses, Dash Lenses, Light Assemblies, Bezels and Light Hardware...34-47 3. Interior Trim and Hardware Dash Trim, Cardboard, Pedals and Mats, Trunk Parts, Hardware and Interior Parts for Convertibles and Gauges...48-87 4. Electrical and Audio Equipment Battery Items, Wiring Harnesses, Alternators, Starters and Audio Equipment...88-103 5. Switches and Ignition Systems Ignition, Distributor, Ignition Wires and Switches... 104-113 6. Under the Hood Firewall, Valve Covers, Brackets, Hood Hardware, Engines and Engine Parts...114-137 7. Fuel and Exhaust Gas Tanks and Hardware, Intake System, Exhaust System and Lubrication...138-160 8. Heating and Cooling Components Heater Assembly, Hoses, Belts and Cooling System...161-175 9. Steering and Suspension Steering Wheels, Steering Columns, Power Steering and Suspension...176-203 10. Brakes and Wheel Assemblies Brake Assembly, Wheel Assembly, Wheels and Covers...204-220 11. Transmission Equipment Clutch Linkage, Lokar, and Transmission Parts...221-234 12. Sheet Metal and Body Panels Floor Sections, Body Patch Panels, Braces, Brackets and Body Seals... 235-261 13. Door and Window Hardware and Seals Door and Window Parts, Window and Door Seals, Liftgate and Tailgate and Glass...262-287 14. Upholstery Custom Interior, Fabric, Seat Covers, Headliners, Door Panels and Carpet Sets... 288-313 15. Literature and Printed Matter Brochures, Manuals, Books and Decals...314-321 16. Gifts, Novelties and Car Care Posters, Novelties, Videos and Models, Tee Shirts, Hats and Car Care...322-333 17. Original Specifications Engine Data, I.D. Information, Casting Numbers, Engine Numbers, Interior Data and Print Numbers... 334-345 18. Ordering and Shipping Information Methods of Payment, Shipping Charges, Shipping Outside the 48 States, Shipping Methods, Returns...346-348 19. Parts Index Comprehensive Alphabetical Parts Listing...349-366