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	1956 Ford Thunderbird Series 40B
	Coupe
	Standard Specifications
		Show Summary

Original Base Price
No. Produced	15,631
Body
Body Maker	Ford
No. Doors	2
Passengers
Model Number	40
Weight
Dimension
Wheelbase	102 inches
Length	185.1 inches
Width	71.3 inches
Height	50.2 inches
Front Tread	56 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	8.4 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt	Not applicable
Brake Horsepower	202@4600
Rated Horsepower	45
Torque	289@2600
Main Bearings	5
Valve Lifters	Mechanical
Block Material	Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location	On engine side of dash under hood.
Lubrication	Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type	Downdraft 4-barrel
Make
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	11 inches
Axle Type	Semifloating
Differential	Hypoid
Differential Ratio	3.73 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	Premium
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	21 Quarts
Rear Differential	3 Pints
Front Differential	Not applicable
Transfer Case	Not applicable
Classic Rating	Milestone Car
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no.	H 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.: P6Ab100001 to P6Ab165955, P6Cb100001 to P6Cb171299, P6Db100001 to P6Db228747, P6Eb100001 to P6Eb247972, P6Lb100001 to P6Lb177406, P6Mb100001 to P6Mb162867, P6Rb100001 to P6Rb203920, P6Sb100001 to P6Sb181746, P6Pb100001 to P6P173597, P6Ab100001 to P6Ab165955, P6Bb100001 to P6Bb167774, P6Gb100001 to P6Gb196913, P6Fb100001 to P6Fb359550, P6Kb100001 to P6Kb169123, P6Ub100001 to P6Ub189496, P6Nb100001 to P6Nb171701.

References
Newest Version of America's Most Exciting Car (1956)	Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
All the Facts about the '56 Ford	Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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	Sage Green
	Silver Gray Metallic
	Navajo Gray
Standard/Optional Equipment

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