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Hey everybody, I'm thinking on building a "bucket" car using a donor cowl from possibly an A model. Some years back Rod And Custom ran some...
Anybody with any experience of dropping a big Caddy motor in the 56 Ford? I know I can buy tranny adapters for about any trans I choose but what...
Guess I didn't crawl out from under my rock soon enough. I had no idea the R&C was headed for the axe until my copy came today! Looked up what the...
I'm with you my friend. Not being brought up in the "Computer Era" a lot of this stuff is a "learn or burn" approach. The new site does look...
Yea Jeff, I have seen that done to a 1955 drag car, not fiberglass but full metal tilt. I saw a 1955 Chevy a while back near home where the guy...
Hey guys, I have always really liked the way the 1957 Ford hood opened and thought about flipping the direction of my 1956 hood. Anyone ever done...
Hey guys, I got the 56 back together and will be doing a few pictures soon. Until then I thought I would update on the rack install and ask for...
A little info on the Wurthitdesigns rack kit. I am going to try and be fair but as Rick Wurth most likely has old friends on this site I don't...
Has anyone converted a hood to open like the 57 did? I saw a truck with the hinges off of a 80's model Buick converted and it looked doable on a car.
Pulling the window opening up as in the photo shopped post makes the door skin look way too long to me without really making the top look lower....
On the prayer request list Jim. Hoping the best for your family.
I just have bought the 90 Aerostar front coils and the 3" drop Posies leafs fro the rear. I have never installed a set myself but the guy that...
Am always late to the party but I always bring the food! Thanks a lot Jeff for all you do and Merry Christmas brother!
Oh...My....God!
Welcome aboard. You'll get a lot of help and info from these guys.
Welcome, you'll find a lot of knowledge and help here from the long timers!
Hey guys, Anybody on the board near the east coast have a dash for a 56 that they might like to part with? Does not have to have any thing in it...
Just wondering why some enterprising soul has not come up with poly control arm bushings for our 52 to 59 cars? Found a source for the poly sway...
Be safe brother and hope you get back soon.
Nice panel my man.
Thanks guys! Just from prelim measurements it looks like the two five inch multi gauges will just barely fit. Have a friend who just put two in a...
Does anyone have info on an outlet for blank gauge panels for the 56. Would like to mount two 5 inch multi gauges in one. Thanks for any help in...
Can any of you 1956 Ford Fairlane fans suggest what to do to upgrade the front suspension (poly bushings, gas shocks etc.)? I cant seem to find a...
Excuse me for butting in, and I know I'm still a probationary FNG, but I would like to offer a point of interest if I may. I was by no means...
Howdy from SC, Are you just needing the bottoms fixed for rust or are you needing a whole fender? Bottoms are available through EMS Automotive. John
Welcome, I'm a little late to this party myself but you are going to find a great group of guys here! Have not asked for help yet that one of the...
Does anyone have any info on rust repair panels for the 56 Ford? Need rear wheel openings and maybe quarters. Also the rockers are suspect but not...
Hey guys, Just received my 56 yesterday and decided to introduce myself today. I have been lurking in the background like some "B" movie monster...
Just discovered you guys and want to say hello. Live in Spartanburg South Carolina and currently have a 1932 three window but am trying to do a...
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