1952-59 Ford Used Ford Parts 1952-55 on Facebook

He has a Ford-O-Matic steering column for $100 if you are converting from a 3 speed to a C4 or AOD on the column, good deal. https://www.facebook.com/groups/170632046437324/user/100068842326140

 

On a similar note...I would like to find a 3-speed manual column for my 56 if anyone is doing a swap like this. I want to go the other way.

 

I have a 1955 3 speed column and trying to convert to AOD. Let me know if you are interested.

 

For some reason, I was thinking that 55 and 56 columns are different? That is at least what I have been told. I could be wrong though.

 

The '56 column is shorter to accommodate the '56 dished steering wheel. You'll need the matching wheel when swapping between years.

 

Thanks! I knew something was different and needed a reminder. With as original as my car is, I want to keep the original 56 wheel so guess I need a 56 column.

 

My bad, you are correct.

 

Guthriesmith I sent you a pm.

 

There are 2 Facebook pages I follow. They don’t cover 52-59’s but for 55-56 they are fun and good. One for production stock 55-56 and one modified 55-56. The production one lets contributors post parts for sale.