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Cliff's Classic Chevrolet

P.O. Box 1957, Fairview OR 97024

619 S.E. 202nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97233

PHONE: (503)667-4329
FAX: (503)669-4268

clifchev@aol.com

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 over 40 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.

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  over 40 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, 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.

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 shipdaily

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  and scroll to end of page  to see photos of Grandpa's Shoebox

 I am also looking for a sponsor for the 2013 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

"ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE"

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

1955 2nd Series - 1959 TRUCKS

ALERT

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.

There are also some inferior hardtop and convertible vent, door & sedan vent frames on the market that do not fit well and have poor plating.  I do supply quality hardtop and convertible quarter glass frames made by Unfair Advantage.    The other option is to rechrome your originals -- inquire for cost.
 
Order all your AMERICAN made windshield, vent, back glass rubber and other weatherstrip items here.

USED PARTS-Cars

USED PARTS-Trucks

Restoration and Rebuild Services for Cars & Trucks

ORDERING, SHIPPING & RETURN POLICIES

CARS FOR SALE

2019 SWAP MEET SCHEDULE

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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