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But not too far!  Just purchased a 56 Ford Crown Victoria.  Got to thinking, I decided my "build days" were winding down.  Sold my stuff except the 36 and the Ranchero.  Then the realization that my sisters MGB was the last project in my shop!  What would I do with my time?  This thing just called my name, followed me home and will become part of the family......came off ebay, sight unseen.  Waiting for delivery to see if there are any surprises!

Looks like it could be just a paint job and then drive it! I like it!   :003:

Looks great, Bill. Hope their are no surprises like the one that Canadian guy threw at you years ago.

Let's keep this a secret between you and I: '56 is my favorite year Ford.

I hope you share pictures of the build , I just love the looks of a 1956 ford crown victoria ..

I am disappointed. When I went to the front view, I was expecting to see a glass top!  It looks great to me.  The 55/56 Crown Vics are a favorite of mine, too.

really cool, was just looking at one of those in some pics, is that consider a sedan? or is the glass the same as the hardtops? So its the Club Coupe for '56? 

Nice car, Enjoy.

some of the pics were from the HAMB https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/images-of-tri-five-fords.1210072/page-90 (https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/images-of-tri-five-fords.1210072/page-90)

What I've been able to sort out about the Crown Vic is the roof line is different.  The C post is moved rear ward slightly, the roof line flatter and the windshield is the same as the convertible.  The result is a lower, longer look to the Vic even though the main body is exactly the same length as the rest of the model line. According to one site there were only 601 glass top 56s built.  Seams as though the large expanse of glass would "roast" the front passengers if the zip up headliner was opened.  Don't quote me on any of that as it is all from a couple of different sites.

Nice! They are one of my favorites too...

besides our 57's,  thats one of the best,   looks like a driver to me,  I like it

Nice car, I'm a CV fan and owned a 55 back in 69. Does the emblem on the fender designate a 312?

VIN says it is a 292.  I'll know more when it comes home.....

Exciting find!

   Looks nice in the photos. Is that original paint?

I have had 2 56 CV including a early glass top (built in September of 55) great car loved driving it. I hope you enjoy your CV as much as I did mine.

Any updates, Bill?

None, been dealing with my wife's shoulder surgery.  She has been in a sling for the past six weeks (out of it now) so taking care of the stuff a one armed person can't has been my life.  We are on the road to recovery, looks like it will be as good as new after P.T. is completed.  As time would have it we are now getting ready for our annual Christmas trip to the "Frozen Tundra" which means I will be in a "techno" blackout until after Christmas day.  We stay at her brother's place, he does not have cable or any kind of service outside of his landline.....

Glad to hear she's on the road to recovery............joint surgery anywhere must be tough. I forgot her name..Karen? Tell her I said Hi.

I've had several shoulder surgeries from various accidents.  The orthopedic surgeons say that shoulder is the toughest recovery compared to other joints due to all of the connections and moving parts.  The PT is as important as the surgery itself to get things back to normal, so encourage her to stick with the regime and it should be good as new in a few months.
James

It is Karen.  Thank you for the thoughts. Glad when the OK is given for her to drive again.  I now know how professional shofers feel!

So,  how are Karen and the '56 coming along?

Rich we are still having medical issues.  Lots of time spent at Dr. offices.  "Free" (I use that term loosely) time is spent finishing the MGB (my sisters).  Changing an 87 into a hybrid mixture of pre 67.  Big thing is the dash and getting rid of the Lucas (Prince of Darkness) wiring.  Hope to have it wrapped up by years end.  Trying to find help with yard work, can't believe kids today don't want to make good money?

So having said that, the Vic is covered, resting nicely, waiting to be moved into the shop.  Still way up in the air as to which direction to go.  Initial thought was to do the brakes, steering and a couple of floor pan patches and drive it.  Now I'm getting the gradious idea of sub frame, lowered and a Coyote/6speed.  Repaint in the current black/white/black but with pearl in both.....ah, the dreams!  In the meantime I will continue to help out here as I can.

I did sell the Ranchero to my good friend and former ship mate.  He made the run from Birmingham to Mobile at 80 MPH.  Loves the car!  Said he got close to 18MPG, not too bad for a stock 351C/AOD/3.56.

Sorry about the medical issues. Some of that going on here too.
Finding help for yardwork isn't too hard........lots of guys out there, but all at crazy prices! A local tree guy talked my wife into doing some trimming last week, 1150., and he was done in less than 5 hours, and left a mess. URG!!!!!

I know about the "tree guy" thing.  Had a yard guy come in, told her that the maple in the front yard was going to fall down because it was rotten and infected with "beetles", would only be $1500 to get rid of it.  I said NO.  Did some shopping because she insisted it come down.  Guy and his crew can, took down a SOLID maple for $750.

Yard workers are hard to come by here, not sure why.  I want to mow, just want tree trimming, bush trimming and Crape Myrtles cut in the spring and weed whacking....

Back to cars.....spent the day getting plates renewed on the dailies.  Ran into the perfect "State Welfare Employee", provided the true definition of a two toed sloth!  Just renewing, no exotic transaction, took almost 45 minutes (only one ahead of me in line) to get in and back out with the new plates.  AL issues new Armed Forces Retired plates every five years and proof of status must be provided in person.  Other wise I spend the $2 per plate to do it on line!

and I've rambled on mindlessly.......

I had to renew my annual registration on my Outback a few weeks ago. I was in and out in 7 minutes!

It is all on line here. The '57 has a permanent tag that doesn't need renewal. I guess there  are advantages to living in a "third world country"after all!

Quote from: lalessi1 on 2024-09-16 09:15It is all on line here. The '57 has a permanent tag that doesn't need renewal. I guess there  are advantages to living in a "third world country"after all!

LOL!!! I NEVER saw LA as a "3rd world" country...more civilized than most places actually! LOL!!!

Heck, we have to make "appointments" here, and you still wait 45 minutes...  :004:

Same here in Oregon for collector cars, one time registration for $100 and you only need to run a rear plate not required on the front,they used to give you a orange tag to put on your license plate now its a permanent registration you keep in your glove box so I found an original 65 sticker and put it on my Mustang.