[charlie8265]

I have a 56 bird which has ½” thick plates are welded to the sections of the cars frame. The frame sections that have these 4 plates are the sections that look like an X. Now these plates also bend with the contour of the frame at the front of the car.
Can any one tell me if this is original ? I have heard that Ford reinforced the frames on the 56’s. Any info you can give me will be appreciated.

Thank You