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1955 Victoria with 56 dash!

Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by straightjob, Jun 9, 2023.

  1. straightjob
    Joined: Jun 9, 2023
    Posts: 5

    straightjob

    Hi I'm new to the site and i have the car sickness ! I recently purchased a 55 Victoria its a strange duck it has a 1966 289 i think its Hipo engine and it has a top loader 4 speed . Well anyway, the car has a 1956 dash was that a thing for these cars ? Did they change mid year? thanks
     

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  2. lothiandon1940
    Joined: May 24, 2007
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    ....I think '56 is when Ford changed to 12 volt system. Someone may have put a '56 dash in your '55 and converted the car to 12 volt negative ground and the gauges would have been right at home with the new system.
     
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  3. pprather
    Joined: Jan 10, 2007
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    pprather
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    Welcome to the HAMB from Illinois.
     
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  4. guthriesmith
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    guthriesmith
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    Welcome to the HAMB! And, cool car!
     
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  5. Just.dale
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    Just.dale
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    Welcome!!
     
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  7. straightjob
    Joined: Jun 9, 2023
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    straightjob

    thanks i meet a gentleman that had a mint 56 and he told me it was swapped to a 56 , the only reason im seeing is that the gauges are right infront of you and most work!
     

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  8. straightjob
    Joined: Jun 9, 2023
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    straightjob

    I also have another issue, the owner lowered it with lowering blocks and it rides terrible how can i make it ride like my old imperials!? any help would be appreciated before i start throwing the internet parts counter at it! thanks !
     
  9. straightjob
    Joined: Jun 9, 2023
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    straightjob

    thanks i see a local!
     

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