1956
Ford
Customline
Bill
France
the
president
of
NASCAR,
was
quoted
as
saying,
\"The
one
thing
you
can't
take
away
from
the
Ford
is
that
they
have
the
best
steel
in
the
entire
industry
regardless
of
price.\"
He
was
referring
to
the
fact
that
under
the
terrible
beatings
of
stock
car
racing,
Ford
cars
break
fewer
axles,
wheels,
frames
and
front-end
assemblies
than
any
other
make.
For
consignment
we
present
the
1956
Ford
Customline.
This
two
toned
custom
interior
and
a
slight
bit
of
modern
touches
thrown
in
for
giggles
car
is
a
true
retro
throwback
in
many
ways.
A
very
nice
overall
restoration
which
even
includes
the
undercarriage.
A
new
engine,
new
suspension,
and
some
xtra
upgrades
and
we
have
a
very
original
looking
resto-mod
cruiser.
Exterior
Bathed
in
beautiful
blue
just
like
Elvis'
suede
shoes,
there
is
plenty
of
accenting
bling
for
you
to
enjoy
while
scanning
the
blue.
This
includes
but
is
not
limited
to
the
shiny
wide
open
egg
crate
grille.
A
large
lower
chrome
bumper
with
some
edge
pieces
that
contain
the
signals
and
running
lights
that
wrap
around
the
front
quarter
just
above
the
bumper
below.
On
either
side
which
has
very
straight
steel
and
nicely
minded
gaps
there
is
an
adornment
of
stainless
steel
in
the
form
of
a
swoop
spear
that
runs
the
length
of
the
sides.
Just
above
is
a
wraparound
front
windshield
and
dual
searchlights
are
on
the
front
quarters.
On
back
are
space
age
inspired
round
taillights
with
a
trim
spear
above
each
on
the
very
top
forming
the
back
of
what
would
be
a
slight
tail
fin.
15
inch
4
pointed
50's
stars
with
bullet
central
hubs
and
red
accenting
just
before
the
wide
whites
are
nicely
showing
on
all
4
corners.
Short
side
pipes
which
are
nonfunctional
hang
just
below
the
front
rockers
and
extend
to
half
way
past
the
doors.
Interior
The
door
panels
use
the
exterior
swoop
spear
as
their
inspiration
for
the
two-tone
gray
and
blue
broadcloth
design
in
the
door
panels.
Moving
inside
more
of
the
broadcloth
for
the
front
split
back
bench
with
a
blue
insert
and
light
gray
bolster.
There
are
gray
buttons
inserted
befitting
this
blue
field
just
for
some
accenting.
The
rear
bench
imitates
this
front
bench
and
blue
carpeting
floods
the
floors
these
benches
float
in.
Upfront
the
original
dash
configuration
is
seen
with
its
single
arch
for
the
speedo
but
it
has
new
gauges
wiring
this
padded
arch
in
black.
A
satin
aluminum
band
runs
across
the
mid
dash
front
and
has
the
temp
sliders,
knobs,
and
an
aftermarket
AM/FM/Cassette
player
neatly
installed.
A
Hurst
shifter
is
now
in
the
center
of
the
hump
in
front
of
the
bench.
A
broadcloth
headliner
in
light
blue
is
floating
nice
and
tightly
above
all
this
alphabet
soup
of
50's
style.
Drivetrain
As
the
facts
state
a
new,
(brand
new
no
miles),
390ci
V8
now
graces
the
engine
bay.
In
all
its
blue
blocked
glory
and
is
literally
like
new
and
sports
Cobra
Le
Mans
Valve
covers,
an
Edelbrock
intake,
and
a
4
bbl
Weber
carburetor
on
top
covered
by
a
shiny
airbrushed
cover.
Consigner
states
an
Edelbrock
performer
cam
has
been
inserted
into
this
mill
as
well
just
for
a
little
extra
kick!
On
back
is
a
C6
3-speed
automatic
with
a
mere
7K
miles
on
it
and
ready
for
more
miles
and
miles
of
reliable
service.
The
rear
axle
is
a
Ford
9-inch
with
3.22
gears.
Undercarriage
With
a
fine
coating
of
surface
rust
seen
on
the
frame,
all
else
is
rust
free
and
solid
and
structurally
sound.
A
new
gas
tank,
and
H
pipe
exhaust
system
are
now
installed
and
are
shiny
and
bright.
Drum
brakes
are
seen
on
all
4
corners
and
consigner
states
these
brakes
are
all
new.
We
also
see
shorter
springs
for
a
lower
ride
upfront,
and
blocked
rear.
Drive-Ability
A
quick
starter
and
the
new
engine
and
trans
meshed
well
and
performed
beautifully.
Great
acceleration,
smooth
as
silk
shifting,
and
a
nice
low
RPM
cruise.
All
functions
were
working
great
and
it
was
a
fun
test
drive
for
sure!
A
mild
resto-mod,
with
a
not
so
mild
temperament
for
the
power
plant
and
C6
transmission.
Lowered
suspension,
new
brakes,
fuel
tank,
exhaust
for
the
free
flow
of
power
to
the
rear
axle,
and
it
all
works
beautifully
together
for
a
looker
and
a
cooker
in
this
1956
Customline.
VIN
DECODE
U6UV185866
U-272ci
V8
6-1956
U-Louisville,
KY
Assy
Plant
V-Victoria
2
Door
Hardtop
185866-Sequential
Unit
Number