1956 Ford Thunderbird

Factory correct restoration
1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57


1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
We know we're going to be in bad shape with the bumpers. They've been hit too many times to be straight. We'll start checking now.

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
The air tube hanging in the paint booth, repainted and ready for installation.

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
How about the date code inside of the heater box?

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
The rear bumper. This is going to be a nightmare. It's been hit more times than Mike Tyson. It bears the welding scars to prove it.

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
A split in the center is repaired.

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57


1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
The column must be disassembled and rechromed.

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
The factory brake booster. It will need to be overhauled.

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
Can you believe how many parts live inside that contraption?

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
Cleaned, rebuilt and ready for paint!

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
The master cylinder needs got the natural-cast powdercoat as well.

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
Finished!

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
No stone can be left unturned. This is a power seat motor and regulator. The regulator is very dull appearing and needs to be replated.

1956 ford thunderbird 56 ford t-bird 1955 1957 55 57
Who could know there are this many parts in there?

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