Projects 1956 ford mainline tudor sedan 1960s lowrider/custom build

I have had this car since I was in high school, I have done small things here and there. Didnt have a great job and the car looked like a pile. Now finally I got down to business. Well hope you guys enjoy and follow my build. Thanks.

Here is the car alittlle after high school. I took too leafs out of each side in the rear then flipped the shacles. For the front I cut about two turns out of each coil. It sat real nice the ride was actually not too bad, I just had to cut out the rear of the tunnel a bit to clear the driveshaft and u joint.


I started dismantling the car and unbolted the body from the frame. Then I dropped the car off to a good buddy of mine. He started with all the frame work, Where did you guys get your new body mounts and bolts? Nobody sells a full kit anymore?


Well got to go to work. I will post more this evening.

 

I will be following this for sure. We have a 56 Customline 2 dr post we need to finish. Its been in my garage for over 10 years. All the drive train is finished. We will be interested to see what theme you follow.

 

49toad, you chose a gpod car. Keep pusted and see what I do.

 

Have you tried Mac's Antique for your body pads and bolts.

http://macsautoparts.com/1949-59-fo...ans-b5a-5001-kt/camid/F50/cp/JS0R3CHL1082486/

 

Easyissy, that helped alot! I will need to get these and the front floors.

 

56 ford custom. I found most of the parts I've needed from Concours Parts & Accessories in Carson City, Nevada. Friendly people and quick service.
concoursparts.com

 

49toad, thanks for that. Ill see if the prices they have are any better.

 

Glad to see you started this thread. Ive been looking forward to this one. Im finally going to pick up my Merc from my buddies this weekend so my thread will be getting some updates soon.

 

Kage, I know you have been. I have just been soo busy lately. I have soo soo much more to post. Im not letting going to list all the goodies I have for this car just yet. I want to get the car back home very soon and get in back to one peice. The other build thread I have is a 1960 f100 custom cab big window short bed. You guys should also check that one out. I need to get that truck back together so I can get the mainline back in.

 

ive been checking out that build to...I like the new Y-block your dropping into it with the ram horns.

 

Yeah I love those manifolds. Been looking for those for a good while. The stock single exhaust with crossover robs way too much power.

 

If you need patch panels give a fellow HAMBer your business:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/member.php?u=22626 for more parts check out www.classicautoparts.com order their huge catalog 365 pages also check out www.usapartssupply.com

 

Or you could have a '56 like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UahLiJLZXjI&feature=related

 

Always liked those Fords...
Glad you kept it, and can now bring it back to its glory!!
Keep us posted,
Cheers..........

 

Jeff I will have to check those websites. By the way that 56 is rediculous!!!! Lol. Before I did anything to mine I was contemplating on building a gasser. Well now Im on the hunt for another 56 2dr. Thanks alot! Lol

 

Yeah, I just wish I would have restored it instead since you dony see many mainlines around. Ohwell.....Im enjoying it.

 

You need to find video of the red 56 customline 2dr hardtop that ran friday at the KKOA in salina. WOW. Running a 429.

 

Damn now that would be a fun ride

 

Still doing a few things here. I will have to post more pics later this evening.

 

I had to suscribe to this . My wife and I are working on a 56 mainline right now. Its black and low. Just not socal low ( I live on a dirt road )

 

Cant wait to see how this turns out. Always wanted a 56.

 

Mastergun1980, do you have any extra parts ?

 

I have a very few interior pieces but i know where there 2 56s

 

Im goin there this weekend what do you need?

 

Im in need of the little support bar that bolts together between the top of the core support. Its at the top of the radiator behine the tank. I will get a list going for you.

 

Here are more pics as I promised.

cut out all the stock bump stop brackets and notched the inside of the coil bucket for the air bag clearance, also notched the frame for arm clearance, with a drop spindle it will lay on a 27-28" tire, still need some more trimming but heres some pics so far.


did some more modification and got it to lay out on a 28" tire with no drop spindles.



The front is all done, both side are cut out, had to notch the frame for the arms, and notch for the steering, also cut the bag cups already, just cant get the 2600 bags to fit they are to wide so I had to buy 2500s.

Heres a pic of the other side done, notched for steering also, and yes that is a 2600 bag in the pic, but it rubs, in the pic its pushed to one side so you cant tell.



Here are all the 4 link bushings


Here is my c notch. It flows perfectly with the frame almost looks stock.

 

Cleaned the axle and frame, got the 4 link mounts made and mounted on the frame, also made the lower link bars and axle tabs and mounted the lower link bars.


Well more pics to come this evening.

 

The '56 two doors are a nice ride. Yours is a nice car. I bought one new and my son has it now. It was a Special Order (mid '56) and was built in the Pico Rivera, CA plant. It came with a yblock 312 with triple dueces. Now it has a yblock 340 using the old valve covers and has a dual quad setup using a Ford '57 312 intake manifold. It is a true fun car to drive.
Normbc9

 

Here is a photo of it. Sorry it didn't Upload the first time.
Normbc9

 

Wow that car has some history. It is beautiful. I havent figured out where mine was built yet.