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    Newby with lots of questions

    Consider yourself lucky if it starts and you can drive it. It's worth twice what you paid. There are several clubs you can join. Hills is a good catalog to get. I use concors parts they also have answered alot of questions. they are on line at concoursparts.com. Their phone number is...
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    Where is the serial number on the frame?

    The tag uner the hood is the only place for that information. The serial number is located in three places. Only one you can get to easly. It is in the engine area on the passanger side. Just below the heater fan on the top of the frame. The other two places are more difficult if not possible to...
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    Floorboards get hot at slow speeds

    In a recent engine overhaul of my 1956 312, the machinist suggested that we port and polish the heads. Not just the intake and exhaust. He also recommended the water port inlets and exits. He claimed Ford had excess material in both areas when the heads were made and they never changed the...
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    Resoration manual

    e-bay for $34.00 Go here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-Ford-Car-Thunderbird-Shop-Manual-56-car-t-bird_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6759QQitemZ8026139395QQrdZ1 You might have to cut and past it in to open it.
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    Engine and Transmission Removal

    I too pulled my engine and trans about 8 months ago. The best investment is what CHECKERS AUTO PARTS call a "load leveler" it hooks to the engine hoist and the engine. It allows the operator to adjust the angle of the engine and trans as they are removed and installed. Cost is around $30.00...
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    1956 thunderbird bumper jack

    Thanks for the information. One question. The stamping on the base. Is it both AB-L and A or either a AB-L or an A? My Base only has an A. Other then that it is just like you described.
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    replacing head liner in port hole hard top

    I am getting ready to replace the head liner in a 1956 t-bird port hole hard top shell that I bought on e-bay. Can anyone point me to directions on the web?
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