I had not planned go remove, the car starts extremely well. I see there is a bolt in the tube on the driver's side so thought zi would prepare the spare to be correct. I am only assuming the tube is rusted out so hopefully it will come out--masybe have to drill?

You have a 56 FORD and you are putting a 1957 ECZ-B intake on it? Each year intake choke system is unique.

What carb are you planning on using? Are using with the 1955/56 BIRD ACL ASSY?

Parts to restore the crossover tube are readily available - https://www.classictbird.com/Carburetor/products/55/1/0

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