1956 Ford Thunderbird
Factory correct restoration

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

Above- the body starts to come off the frame.Final checks are done to make sure everything is clear. Pictured below, the body is off of the frame for the first time since the factory bolted it together!

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


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

She's a looker! The mechanical team is looking forward to making the chassis and driveline like new again. The body guys are already in their half of the shop making dust and noise.

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


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

Here's a look at the damage caused by the frontal impact. Above is the right inner fender structure. Notice the large dent? When the front was pushed back, the metal behind it had to go somewhere. We will put it back as it was supposed to be. Below is the left side. The panel there is straight.

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


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

Here is the fiberglass hard top now covered in Gelcoat primer.

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




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