The 1956 Ford F-100 is a classic American pickup truck that has become an iconic vehicle due to its unique design, robust performance, and historical significance.
Below is a detailed description and specification of this Custom 1956 Ford F-100:
Description: The 1956 Ford F-100 is part of the second generation of Ford's F-Series trucks, which were produced from 1953 to 1956. The 1956 model is particularly notable for its distinctive styling changes and mechanical improvements, making it a favorite among vintage truck enthusiasts and collectors. It?s the only year with the Built in Roof Sunvisor protruding over the full wraparound windshield. This has all new parts and is upgraded beyond the original specifications, new paint and engine work, garage kept, and not driven in the rain.
Exterior:
Styling: The 1956 F-100 features a more modern and sleek design compared to its predecessors, characterized by a wraparound windshield, a redesigned grille, and a more pronounced hood.This model year is unique with its vertical windshield pillars and the use of a "big back window" option, which provided enhanced visibility.
Body Type: Standard pickup
Color: Custom paint job with ?Cajun Red?, a GMPaint code WA434B.
New factory type Ford mirrors
New Electric Windshield wiper package
Bed Floor is all aluminum ?Diamond? plate painted with body color bed liner.
Interior:
Cabin: The interior of the 1956 F-100 was designed for durability and functionality. It featured a simple layout with a metal dashboard and basic instrumentation.
The seats have been modernized and upgraded to 2021 Chevrolet Colorado bucket seats from an ?all terrain? version, so they are extra durable with beefed up support and include power adjustments, heating element (not connected) and bolsters on side and bottom with electric lumbar support.
Chrome plated steering column with a shifter on the column, New Mahogany Steering Wheel
Windows: All new tinted glass with new rubber on the windshield, back glass and the door glasses with new weather striping, vent windows have been replaced by solid side glass panels, different from the original.
Cab interior has been coated with Bedliner, then insulated with waterproof foam insulation for protection and sound deadening.
New Wiring Harness and Electrical
NOT INSTALLED but available: Underdash A/C Unit with York compressor and brackets, needs evaporator, dryer and hoses to be installed.
Performance and Mechanics:
Engine:V8: 351 Cleveland Ford bored 30 over, with new pistons, rings, rod bearings, polished crank, camshaft, lifters, push rods, and timing chain.
Electronic ignition, New 100 amp alternator, New Starter
New Radiator core and alloy Radiator Overflow Tank
Headers with new 2.5? exhaust pipes with Flow Master mufflers
Transmission: C6 Transmission completely rebuilt with all new bearings and rear seals.
Suspension and Brakes:
The truck has power breaks and power steering.
New brakes, new brakes, master cylinder, stainless steel lines and stainless flex shocks coil springs wheel cylinder is all the brake lines and n
New Master Cylinder and all new stainless steel brake lines and stainless flex lines.
Mustang II front end with disc brakes and coil springs
Mustang 8.8? Rear End 327 gears
New shocks and coil springs all the way around.
Body and Special Features:
All new Custom Paint ?Cajun Red?, garage kept, no rust, not dents, no dings, no flaws.
New Tailgate and New rear Bumper and all new hardware.
New Ralley / Wagon Style (body color) Wheels with trim rings and chrome lugs.
Halogen headlights, LED Taillights, LED Front Parking lights
New badging on the hood with BMW Style Hood hinges, which lift forward for easy access.
Rear 18 Gallon gas tank with a floor mounted filler neck.
Special Features: Big Back Window: One of the notable features of the 1956 model was the optional "big back window" which provided better rear visibility and added a distinctive look. Customization: The F-100 was known for its adaptability and was often customized by owners for various purposes, ranging from farm work to hot rodding.
Summary:
Model Year:1956 Make:Ford Model:F-100 Engine:351 cubic inch Cleveland (30 over) Transmission:Automatic Notable Features: Wraparound windshield "Big back window" Improved visibility and modernized design The 1956 Ford F-100 remains a celebrated vehicle in automotive history, admired for its blend of rugged capability and classic 1950s styling. Its legacy endures in the restoration and custom car communities, where it is revered as a quintessential American pickup truck. This one was built with attention to detail.
On Jun-09-24 at 20:55:43 PDT, seller added the following information:
Not a big back window, tried to update several times, eBay doesn’t allow for main description to be edited. Truck has regular size rear window.