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| 1956 Ford Station Wagon V8 Series | ||
| Custom Ranch Wagon | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,109.00 | |
| No. Produced | 42,317 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 59B | |
| Weight | 3,488lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115.5 inches | |
| Length | 197.6 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 291.3 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 19/64 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 200@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45 | |
| Torque | 285@2600 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Plate on left front door pillar post. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.32 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.48 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.82 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.78 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & two tooth roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 1/2 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 19 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | R 4th digit | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Engine | |||
| Digits 2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 4: Series & Body style | |||
| Digits 5-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on left front door pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: U6Ab100001 to U6Ab165955, U6Cb100001 to U6Cb171299, U6Db100001 to U6Db228747, U6Eb100001 to U6Eb247972, U6Lb100001 to U6Lb177406, U6Mb100001 to U6Mb162867, U6Rb100001 to U6Rb203920, U6Sb100001 to U6Sb181746, U6Pb100001 to U6P173597, U6Ab100001 to U6Ab165955, U6Bb100001 to U6Bb167774, U6Gb100001 to U6Gb196913, U6Fb100001 to U6Fb359550, U6Kb100001 to U6Kb169123, U6Ub100001 to U6Ub189496, U6Nb100001 to U6Nb171701. No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models. | |||
| References | |
| All the Facts about the '56 Ford | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 56 Ford | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 55 Ford The Fine New Car of it's Field | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 1956 Ford Car Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age November 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1956 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Diamond Blue | |
| Colonial White | ||
| Meadow Mist Green | ||
| Bermuda Blue | ||
| Platinum Gray | ||
| Pine Ridge Green Metallic | ||
| Fiesta Red | ||
| Golden Glow Yellow | ||
| Mandarin Orange | ||
| Nocurne Blue Metallic | ||
| Buckskin Tan | ||
| Peacock Blue | ||
| Berkshire Green | ||
| Spring Mist Green | ||
| Sunset Coral | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||