utahpaul
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02-21-12 09:55 PM - Post#2193649
Hi all, still looking for a Nomad to buy, saw one today on ebay that has a rare "tailgate rear speaker option". It's a black '57, survivor, all stock but has this rear speaker built into the rear tailgate panel with a switch mounted on the dash. Was this a real option? Sure looks right... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-CHEVY -NOMAD-SU...
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 57belairman
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02-22-12 10:27 AM - Post#2193818
In response to utahpaul
Anything is possible. It looks right for sure. At least the speaker switch on the dash looks correct. Nice car.
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C57Heaven
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02-22-12 03:54 PM - Post#2193942
In response to 57belairman
The speaker grill doesn't look like an original. The Accessories manual does not list this option for a nomad. What is the life expectancy of the speaker in the tailgate as water makes its way in there? As stated the switch is correct for a rear seat speaker option 987609.
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utahpaul
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02-22-12 04:19 PM - Post#2193949
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Thank you, In all the years of longing for a Nomad, ( 40+ years ) I have never seen a "stock" rear speaker in the tailgate. Not that the dealer didn't install it for the original owner, as a dealer will / would install anything for money. I have just never seen one before now...
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wagonman100
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02-22-12 05:53 PM - Post#2193974
In response to utahpaul
I'd highly doubt that is a factory installed speaker in the gate. As you said, the dealer would do just about anything back in the day, so that is probably what happened. Still looks like a very nice Nomad though. Even if the speaker were factory installed, without documentation or a code on the cowl tag indicating it, it doesn't make the vehicle worth any more.
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cdmhenry
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02-22-12 08:54 PM - Post#2194065
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There were no rear speakers in wagons until '59.
The "switch" is original, but not intended for wagons.
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02-23-12 03:09 AM - Post#2194119
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This part of the narrative in the eBay listing is kind of funny.
I WANTED TO KEEP THIS CAR BUT MY FAMILY IS GROWING AND IT IS TIME FOR A BIGGER VEHICLE. I WOULD ENTERTAIN A POSSIBLE TRADE: A 63-67 CORVETTE COUPE.
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02-23-12 08:56 AM - Post#2194181
In response to 55MAS
I noticed that too. Sort of makes you wonder!
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02-23-12 11:14 AM - Post#2194227
In response to bowtiefan
Like a newer big car for the wife and kids and the vette for him
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02-23-12 12:47 PM - Post#2194273
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Maybe he's planning on ditching the family and running off with his girl friend in the vette?
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utahpaul
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02-23-12 12:48 PM - Post#2194274
In response to 55MAS
This part of the narrative in the eBay listing is kind of funny.
I WANTED TO KEEP THIS CAR BUT MY FAMILY IS GROWING AND IT IS TIME FOR A BIGGER VEHICLE. I WOULD ENTERTAIN A POSSIBLE TRADE: A 63-67 CORVETTE COUPE.
Yeah I noticed that too guys.....bidding has slowed to $30K, what do you guys think it will go for, with the dual quads, in it's "unrestored condition" , leaks and all?
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 Bad56Sedan
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02-23-12 08:07 PM - Post#2194467
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THIS CAR IS UNRESTORED AND MAY HAVE LOTS OF ORIGINAL PAINT.
What looks rare to me is the trans pan shape and trans crossmember
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55MAS
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02-24-12 03:22 AM - Post#2194538
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THIS CAR IS UNRESTORED AND MAY HAVE LOTS OF ORIGINAL PAINT.
What looks rare to me is the trans pan shape and trans crossmember
Well, I wasn't looking that close. Looks to be an original trans in the parts pile. But since I glanced at the car photos again, I'll add in the power window switches and probably what's inside the doors too as being "rare".
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02-24-12 07:55 AM - Post#2194599
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I don't see an oil fill tube in the manifold either.
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utahpaul
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02-28-12 05:13 PM - Post#2196405
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The Nomad went for $30,300, I stopped at $20K as the car needed engine, trans, paint, interior, tires, wiring, etc........but hey, they're only original once
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