Pink 1956 Ford Fairlane. What do I do with it?
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- A look at our inherited Pink 1956 Ford Fairlane, How we acquired it, and asking for ideas and suggestions.
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That car has so much history behind it. That car holds a lot of love. Please keep it as original as possible. Best thing is to take one thing at a time get familiar with what your working on. I hope you all know how Lucky you are to own such a car and know all the history behind it. Amazing! That car is in very good condition. Can't wait to see more!
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I would probably fix it up keeping it as original as possible. My dad bought a 2 door, 3 speed stick car, Thunderbird engine like this, with 21,000 miles from a little old lady that had not driven it in years at the time in 1968. How I wish we had never driven it much after that.
@@tombishop5251 Pretty close to the plan. Hopefully you check out all the videos concerning the 56 Fairlane that are in the playlist. Thanks for watching and for commenting.
Check motor if needed overhaul it , you can get the parts through 54 -56 crown association club another parts , sand rusty areas primer it !!!?? If need panels body get them !!!?? Clean inside car out interior look OK!!!overall the car not that bad , excellent project car to fixed drive @!!!?? Good family project , worth money to fixed !!!
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First and foremost, get that Y block to turn over, then see if you can get it to fire. Then see if the tranny is still good. After you know the drive train is still operable, replace that bad cross member. Then start picking away at all the other mechanicals. Don't pay any attention to all the negative comments from the arm chair appraisers! That's a very solid old Town Sedan, and deserves the attention to get her back on the road. Don't worry about making it perfect, just get her safe to drive and you won't believe the smiles per mile your going to get the first time you take her out! 😁
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How much would you set for budget? Just the cross member is quite a chore to change. Say 1000$ if you have to pay someone.
Getting it to run takes someone experienced Carb is the biggest factor. Like a previous comment said pull plugs pour in some marvel mystery oil or the likes. Rock it back and forth with a socket and brake bar not forcing it. Do it a little each day until it turns over completely.
If that never happens. Park it and enjoy just looking at it like a pretty flower bush.
My folks had a 1955 Ford Fairlane that we bought in Bixby, Ok. and drove it to California.
It really was a good car. It was also a 4 door. Brown & White.
Thats awesome. It isnt a goldmine by any means, but a great platform to start on.
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My father owned a 1956. His was quite basic with a six cylinder engine and a manual transmission. I still remember it fondly.
We want some memories with this car as well. Technically a 1 owner car thats been in the family since bought from the showroom. That has history.
Do a ground up restoration to original. Trash the old frame, get another one. And do a disc brake conversion with a dual master cylinder.
That would be nice. Expensive, but nice. I agree with the disc brakes for sure. There are updated videos in the playlist. We invite you to check them out and follow the progress.
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I think right now I'd just do what you're going to do.. clean it up. get it running and enjoy it. Slowly little by little take care of things. Seat, white walls, and when you're ready... paint. Enjoy! Nice ride! By the way... I kinda like the name "Lois" (Superman's sidekick and partner)..for a sexy 50's ride.
Even though it is "coral" colored, the wife thinks it is a boy. Thanks for watching, and new updates have been released.
Just seeing your video today. I think this car should be restored back to it glory day. Ford's from the 50's are beautiful cars. The body on this car looks very good. The few rust areas can be fixed. The front cross member has to be replaced. Parts for these cars are available through vendors or swap meets. Hemmings Motor News is a good place to look for parts also. I hope to see more of this project.
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You got dual exhaust there. Some of them have a (hot) crossover pipe for single exhaust right in front by the radiator.
Just subscribed can’t wait to see more on this 56 Ford
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Don't crank it with the fuel line connected to the gas tank, which by now is filled with varnish. Gravity feed it some good gas. Drain the oil,with all the crap long settled in the bottom. Spray some WD 40 on the spark plugs and pull them out. Then spray WD or light oil (3 in 1) down into the cylinders. Since the starter doesn't want to kick over, tap it with a hammer light to medium with someone turning the key or jumping the terminals on the starter relay under the hood. If it's stuck, turn the fan while you tighten the belt by leaning on it with the other hand. With a wee bit -o-luck and starter spray, you may wake the beast from it's slumber. LOL!
My advice to you is anything can be done, I'm 73 years old and I've built a few cars. one was a 56 Fairlane club coupe a little rougher than yours but rough. From experience, I can tell you that you are looking at hundreds if not thousands of hrs. to rebuild this. But I did mine with little training and little experience. Took way more money than I would have liked. Also had to farm out work that I didn't have equipment for like spray painting the car. Also and most important I had friends who would help. Don't let rust fool you. A little spot to the eye can be a huge spot once you start grinding. There is only one sure fire way to get rid of rust and that's to cut it out. Once you've cut out the rust you have to be a sheep medallist or farm out the work or order replacement parts. Money, money money. Sounds like I'm painting you a pretty bleak outlook but to be real. A long expensive job, it might be, but if you want the car bad enough you can do it. I did.
Big project for sure. Not sure how deeply we "restore" it.
I would bring it back to life and back on the road. These vehicles are harder to find and a classic. Plus it is a Ford! Onward!
That's the plan. Moving forward. More videos have been released.
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You can learn all the restoration techniques as you go. Fix it up, or if you feel you're not up to the task, sell it to someone who will put it on the road.
15 years ago I pulled a 1956 Country Sedan aka 4 door wagon out of a field. Its in about the same shape as your Town sedan. I parked it in the back yard and it sat until last year. With covid I needed to get out of the house. So I had some of the same problems you had with the starting, after some parts and some taping with the hammer she started. So now I had the same front cross member rot and the floors looked about same. Now it has new floors and cross member, aka Ebay. I bought the car for $1500. and now have about 2500 in it. I live in So Calif and parts are pretty easy to get. On the cross member you will have it cut out and a new one welded in. I bought a used one it was cut with the frame right behind where it was welded by the factory. This made it very easy for the new to welded in. I plan on keeping it as a driver Good Luck with yours
Thanks for the story and encouragement. Just getting started.
My mom had one her uncle had bought it off her before I was around I got to see it a few times he kept it in great shape
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Pull plugs and valve cover oil every cylinder check rockers make sure they move freely pull starter bench test try and turn over by hand make sure you have no stuck valves if still won't turn over re oil cylinders and leave it sit for a couple days and try a pry bar to turn the flywheel
Pulling starter is next step. Wish us luck!
@@muchgooderish try getting a pry bar on the teeth of the fly wheel with the starter off if the engine still won't turn over then the pistons in the cylinders are stuck if so remove the heads and keep working them with tranny fluid maybe a small propane torch and a wooden block and hammer keep working it until it breaks free it might take a few days it won't be easy
@@muchgooderish let me know what happens
@@allenruckman9958 The engine will turn by hand (wrench). Just the bad bendex on the starter thats keeping it from cranking. I will update once we dive in more. Thanks for the advice.
@@muchgooderish good keep working oil in the cylinders and valves make sure all the valves are moving you don't want a stuck valve going through the top of a piston after that change oil and filter check for compression
DD speed shop is doing good with their tri five 2 door conversions. It would be interesting to see 55,56 Ford's get a similar type of focus
I briefly looked at that channel. Should be a good watch. Ya never know if ours will get that deep or not.
Sand down repaint it , you get rear panels , like told contact 54 - 56 from crown association club , if need to over hauled motor , look likemice got I car
You fenders for in the club
What trying say get fender for it , don't worried contract 54 To 56 crown club inohio , national headquarter !!! Cut off weider New on !! They solve problem
Good father & son project
I had a 56 and a 57 Ford and a 55 Chevrolet in the 1960s and I liked my 56 above them all.
Not a fan of the color, but I have a vision in mind for it. Hopefully it gets there one day.
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Its a more door. Not actually that desirable. To make it dependable and a joy to drive. Swap the driveline, Buy a newer running ford with a V8 and overdrive automatic. Get a new radiator. Update the suspension. maybe cut the frame at the firewall and do a front frame clip that way you get power steering and better front disk brakes. Get all the mechanical work done and tested before you start on the body repair. That vehicle isnt a investment. Its a money pit. You can never recoup the money you will spend and will get zero dollars for your labor.
Good thoughts. For sure not a full resto project, but would be fun to be able to get back on the road, at a decent price of course.
@@muchgooderish You see folks who have a restored nicer than new vaulable vehicle. and are afraid to drive it. dont even want anyone to touch it. That's Ok however the original drivetrain and front suspension steering and brakes even if restored to new original condition in todays modern traffic they are at best marginal. Money spent on the original stock componets is simply throwing good money after bad. We have a 55 2 dr ford ranch wagon. It runs and has a very good six cyl. However its slated to receive a 1962 390 T bird engine with a 74 pickup flywheel clutch bell and top loader 4 speed. I am junking a 67 Q code T bird and since my stock front crossmember is rotten. I will cut the frame at the firewall and weld on that T birds front frame section. It also will get the T birds equal lock rear end to replace the wagons dana 44 that has 456 gears and tiny drum brakes. A friend owns a 56 4 door he installed a 302 and overdrive automatic. He painted it in his driveway. He drives it almost every day. And when you see him he has a big smile on his face.
@@thecollectoronthecorner7061 Funny you should mention the drivetrain and suspension. A new updated video is coming soon revealing what we have decided to do. Good luck on your own project. Sounds intense, but gratifying.
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OK, let's reunion a survivor car like so many people do. Their are plenty of old roller's out their in the fields and junk yards that you can do that too.
Plan a send it to the car crusher Plan B send it to the Roadster shop plan C let it sit right where it is for 10-15 years while you think about it
Well that takes all of the fun out of it. Does Plan D involve working on it?
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@@muchgooderish yeah I forgot plan D.
The car color is "sunset coral" with "snowshoe white" - it restorable. It has a 1956 ford Y-block engine, either 312 or 292.
Others have commented on the color. It doesn't help being partially color blind, but it is more noticeable that it is coral on the spots we have test cleaned.
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Judging by the model & body trim it has the 312ci.
@@michaelmccabe2647 I am going to have to decode the VIN again. I believe it came back as a 292, but again, I am not the expert.
I hope you can keep it as original as possible!!!
Thats part of the plan. Updates are coming soon.
Those master cylinder covers are aluminum ( white metal) you'll have to try a large pair of slip joint pliers, and a can of Kroil penetrant to try to break it loose.
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Put a Ford 460 motor in that bad boy. And a 4 speed floor shifter
I will if I can find a decent one. Probably start with a 302?? Maybe??
@@muchgooderish I think big block would be better. maybe 351 minimum. But i dont think there even is a 460 56 fairlane
Don't scrap it don't crush it take the body off the frame inspect the frame the whole suspension system and go from there
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Get it roadworthy, worry about the paint job later. Doesn't have to be pretty to run. Get the engine running. Then fix undercarriage, brakes, etc. Talk to people at the junkyards, swap meets etc for idea or help. Looking forward to hearing more about this project.
@@Gendreaujf That is the plan. Hopefully you check out the other videos and updates in the playlist.
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Just checking in how are things going any new updates ?
Actually just started back in on it. Hoping to have something in the coming weeks.
@@muchgooderish Excellent looking forward to it .Thank you .
Buckskin Tan and Colonial White (paint code JE)
Is that what it is? Buckskin tan? Looks pinkish, or beige-like. lol
@@muchgooderish Paint code J is Buckskin Tan and paint code Y is Sunset Coral. Many people think of pink as a popular color for cars of the 1950s...but most of the manufacturers called it coral. Buckskin Tan is not purely brown...more of a pinkish brown. Automotive paint always fades lighter than a factory finish.
@@SpockvsMcCoy Good to know. Appreciate the info. And I am certain my wife will love your screen name.
56 Fords are getting harder to find, With the history behind it FIX IT ! You can find replacement parts for some of the parts. Check for restoration shops in your area and get some info & costs on doing some of the work that you need help with . I bought my 56 Fairlane from an older gentleman that was a mechanic and body man and he farmed out some of the work. You will spend some money but it’s worth it when you get it back on the road and get the waves and 👍
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You almost had it started. It will definetly run. Make sure there is at least a gallon of gas in tank. I would disconnect fuel line from carburator, crank engine for 3-4 seconds and see if any gas comes out of the line at carb. Repeat several times. If no gas, replace fuel pump. Crank engine until gas comes out of line at carb. Then reconnect the line, crank some more to get gas into carb, pump the carb to get some gas into the engine, repeat several times. Make sure choke is closed. It should start.
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You must have more money than sense to tackle a restoration job on this car. Put it up for sale and pocket the $800.00.
That takes all of the adventure and fun out of it. Doesnt cost alot to have a good time learning new, or revisiting, skills. Surely nobody would think that we believe we have a diamond in this lump of coal..
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I have a towne sedan it has a 390 in it with an automatic all in red and gray primer I did purchase another car for parts with the 292 in it the front crossmember is a big problem if you can find someone who can fabricate a piece you can replace it I do have some trim deck lid and some other pieces we should try to get in touch
Absolutely. Hoping to work on my welding skills and possibly fabricate my own crossmember.
That’s what I did on my 55. I used 2 pieces of 3”x3”x1/4” angle iron to fab my own. I actually sandwiched the original crossmember inside of my new steel. I shaped one piece to fit on the entire backside and go around the lower control arm bolt (the rectangle shaped washer-type piece to be specific), and I actually welded those rectangle pieces into my new steel. That rear piece of angle iron also crossed under the old crossmember with its’ other 3” flange Then I did the same on the front side of the crossmember except that I put the other 3” flange of my angle iron on the underside of the crossmember (below the rear angle iron’s bottom flange). Anyway, the ends of the angle iron welded to the frame and I welded the upper edges to the original crossmember. Doing it the way I did turned out super strong, kept the control arm pivot bolts in the exact same spot, and didn’t mess with the steadyrest engine mount or the radiator support mount. It worked out fantastic and didn’t cost me anything but time! You’ll come up with something good I’m sure!
how muchile buy it
Oh its way past being sold. Check out the channel for more updates!
If restromod paint with metal flake if restoring bring it back to life with a two tone paint job
Want flake for sure at some point. Give it some pop.
You didn't have to bust that lock out you could have went through the back seat and took it out
Sadly I thought about that AFTER I did it. I act before I think sometimes.
So how you doìg restore 56 ford!!!
Grinding halt during summer, but ramping up to get back at it this winter!
I'll take it
Not many people would take a pink, white, and rust fairlane. 2 other videos on it so far, and a 3rd dropping shortly.
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Hey see if your points are sparking, spark plugs getting fire, take your time and go thru simple steps, fuel etc.
Be fun for a do over always
Absolutely
I think you should really get rid of the rust fill the rust holes properly (they could get larger if not tended to) and repaint the parts of the car that need it (the back) and keep the good parts of the car (the roof and pink parts of the front fenders) original. And please KEEP THE INTERIOR ORIGINAL!!! do NOT touch it, usually those seats would be chewed up by mice and other rodents and the leftovers would deteriorate over the almost 70 years that car has been on this Earth. Finding the original seats, door panels, and carpeting to be in that good of condition is almost unheard of and finally restore it mechanically because if done, that car can last another 70+ years on this Earth... thank you for reading and I hope this gives you and helpful information on what you want to do with this car.
Interior is for sure staying the same. new updates on our plans are coming soon.
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Have it professionally redone. It’s a real beauty. I wish I had it. Spend about. $60,000.00 on her.
Thats probably what a full restore would cost. Lol
I don't never name my cars I have a 1956 Ford just like that that came out that color and some idiot painted it blue I'm going to paint it back that color
Still dont have a name for it. Probably wont at this point. Im not changin the color. Not even gonna paint it.
Keep it pink and white
Will for sure keep a variation of the original colors with a modern twist.
Hey my friend I just wanted to make a suggestion why don't you reach out to the guys at restored yeah I'm sure these are good Christian people and I'm sure if they will help you with this car
Are you referring to the youtube channel restored? I have seen them quite a few times.
I think you should have somebody else restore the car and drive it.
I wish we could do that. Some great shops out there, but budget wont allow that. New videos coming soon with updated future plans.
Sell it to Bad Chad, he would know what to do with it!
Ha. It would end up looking like a pope-mobile with a big bubble top on it, or it would end up as a double decker.
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Restore it!
Thats the plan. At least partially.
Crush it
Oh no, no, no. Cant do that. Not if I want to stay married, which I do. lol
You're going to get in way over your head on this project. You do not have the skills or knowledge to tackle a restoration project of this magnitude. That is a lady's car - the two-tone paint color and that fancy brocade interior say it is. It is a four-door sedan car too - which isn't high on the list of collectible vehicles. To do it right and bring it back to its original condition - you will spend more than it is worth in the end. Family history and stories do not add to the value - especially with this 1956 Ford Fairlane. Some people think they have a real treasure and diamond in the rough with old cars - trust me - this is neither.
We know what it is and what it isnt worth. We dont believe we have a high monetary vehicle, but what we do have is faith and vision. If we all shared the same thoughts and ideas, the world would still be flat.
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Break it or pass it on
Oh, gonna break it for sure!!
Parts car! Has some decent parts but in my opinion restoration costs would far exceed the value of the car. Too much rust.
Thinking of bare minimum. Engine, crossmember, brakes.. Complete.
Chuck it it’s a 4 door,,,i had A crown Victoria with glass roof,,,and still to this day it’s not worth a lot of money again your wasting your time and money buy the way I am 75 year old,and when I was young I made that mistake….
Hard to put a price on originality and history. We are not working on it for a profit, or resale value. We arent droppin a ton into it, but to nice to let go.
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Frist it's not pink it's white over coral fix it and drive it.
Thats the plan. Another viewer also mentioned it was coral. After cleaning it, I can see it. Color blindness is rough. Lol
1st off it needs a good cleaning , otherwise its in pretty fair shope
It DID need cleaning. Hopefully you watch the updates in the playlist.
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pink? turn in your man card
I was corrected by someone else. it is "coral". haha.