The Jalopy Journal
Hi all. I'm interested in buying some new parking light housing from Dennis Capenter for my 56 HT. Has anyone bought these from them and is the...
Hi, I need to replace some window channel on my 1956 Victoria HT. Which place would you recommend or are they all about the same? Thanks!
Both of my original door latches on my 56 2 door Victoria HT are really starting to fail. They won't latch half of the time. What would be the...
Hi, I'm getting ready to install a Vintage Air system in my 56. Does anyone have a recommendation as the best place to buy the unit? I didn't...
Has anyone ever dealt with either Rock Valley or Rick’s Tanks to have a SS gas tank made? I want to add an in the tank fuel pump on my 56 and...
I want to put AC in my 56 and would like to go with a serpentine pulley set up on my 351W because it is a cleaner look. Unfortunately, the set up...
Does anyone know if the front and rear bumper guards are the same for the 55 and 56s. I took mine off to have them re-chromed and one of them is...
I'm thinking about adding fuel injection to my 56 Fairlane. Does anyone make an EFI ready gas tank for the 56? I know I can cut a hole in my...
I have the standard radio in my 56. The left shaft has a chrome tuner knob which I think is for bass and treble that sits behind the main knob....
Has anyone used Tomsclassics Power Brake Booster beside cka7? I know he has had good luck with his set up. I was hoping to get a few more...
I'm in the process of purchasing new gauges and AC for my 56. I would like to add a new fuse block wiring harness at the same time. Here is my...
Which company would you recommend to buy air condition kit from for my 56? I have a 351W set up in the car. Thanks!
I went to a show this week with the 56 and it was hot. My wife really wants air in the car. I’m curious what you guys are running. I hear a lot...
I have an original 1956 New York State License plate for my 56. The size of the plate is larger than the standard size of the plates today. In...
Hi all, I have been procrastinating on selling my Y-block and 56 parts after I replaced all of the drivetrain in my 56. I wasn't sure if I...
The -Stig, I was thinking about upgrading to LED headlights and read your post on the Octane headlights you installed. How do you like them so...
I had a new headliner installed on my 56 and they needed to take the back window out. It leaks slightly at the very top in the center. Any good...
I have a good friend of mine who has a really nice 1958 Fairlane I thought I would share with you guys. You don't see many of these this nice....
Just had my interior done and thought I would share some pics.
Where are you guys buying your seat belts? I'm not looking for originals just a quality set with chrome buckles.
What brand of rubber have you guys been using when putting your back windshield in? I don't know if I should buy it from Dennis Carpenter, Steele...
Has anyone tried to move their bench seat back on a 56 Fairlane? I'm 6'4" and would like to make some brackets to move the benchseat back about...
I have the original guages still in my 56 Fairlane. They don't light up so it makes if difficult to drive at night time when I can't see them....
Anyone have a 1956 Fuel Sending Unit they would like to sell. I don't care if it is working or not. I found a place to rebuild one if I can find...
Does anyone have a 55 or 56 Crown Victoria rear seat arm rest that goes between the rear seats that they would like to sell? I'm also looking...
Can someone confirm for me what the original wiper arms are for my 56 Fairlane? My wipers arms are the style that have a rotating joint about...
Just thought you guys would enjoy a pic of the stroked 351w engine I just installed in my 56 Fairlane. I will post more as I have time.
Well I have my stroked 351W and 4R70W installed in my 56 Fairlane and it is looking good. My last major issue is the B&M shifter install. B&M...
Is anyone running a 4R70W transmission and what do or don't you like about it? I want to run one behind my 427W. I'm in the process of trying to...
Anyone have a set of automatic pedals for a 56 Fairlane? I'm pulling the three speed manual out and installing an automatic. I'd like to...
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