This is my latest 56 Ford 4 Door Customline. It is the most original one I own.

http://picasaweb.google.com/crenwelgeoil/2009_11_19?authkey=Gv1sRgCMDm8eGroe6dCw#5414166759422803346

Kenneth

Fredricksburg, Texas

Link inop.

55Birdman  Hickory NC

It works for me.



http://picasaweb.google.com/crenwelgeoil/2009_11_19?authkey=Gv1sRgCMDm8eGroe6dCw#5414166759422803346


Lawrenceville, GA

Hi Ken,  Nice looking car.  What engine and transmission does it have?  Nick Brann, K.C., MO

Its a 272 with a T86 overdrive which is exactly what my first car started out with. This one has a white top and mine was solid blue. I had various engines in it for about 7 years and then I put a 272 back in it right before I got married. Gas wasn't a big deal in those days at 20 cents a gallon, but back tires and cluster gears, reverse idler gears and input shafts in theT86 would not fit into the budget with supporting a wife. My wife drove the original one about 8 years and I did only maintenance. She finally got tired of the old Hurst Mystery shifter that was so worn out that at least once or twice a week she had to crawl under the car to pop it back under the car. She weighed less than 100 lbs. carried a piece of cardboard in the trunk and could slide right under the car. Below is a link to the original one as well as the one I just bought.

The original color photo has faded and the car looks gray, but it was the same color of blue. In those days I could still get the original paint color at any parts house
http://picasaweb.google.com/crenwelgeoil/OurWedding02#5414396661431006034

http://picasaweb.google.com/crenwelgeoil/2009_11_19?authkey=Gv1sRgCMDm8eGroe6dCw#5414166759422803346

 

Kenneth

Fredricksburg, Texas

Ken.  Great looking ride.  Always had a soft spot for ’56 Customlines.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Ken, must say i too have deep feelings for 56 customline, it was my first car, drove it home stuck in 2nd gear and from there, school was in! Best regards bill.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

Ken, ted, while i cut my teeth on 56,s, i owned this fully loaded 55 cusso, it had 292, fordamatic, Factory AIR CONDITIONING!, power steer, power brakes,P/B radio, skirts, rear window shade, W/walls, a lovely car,!i sold it in a moment of indecision and certainly would like it now. regards bill.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

Very Nice!!!

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!