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I just bought a 56 Ford hardtop
I'd like to know what or who you fellows use as suppliers for interior upholstery
stuff, kits, etc?
Then maybe good vendors for brake parts, etc?

Thanks for any assist.
Forgot to add: what about manuals, literature?

Jim

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I have found that there are a lot of sources for parts for these cars. Dennis Carpenter and Macs are pretty good. I also have a 56 and have done some work on the brakes. Most catalogs have just about everything you need. Congrats on the new car! Any pics??

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Another source is Tee-Bird parts in Pennsylvania. They carry sedan parts and TBird parts.

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Pictures please Jim!.
There is heaps of suppliers, brake parts should be easy even your NAPA will have stuff. I even bought 1st oversize linings off the shelf from a brake suppliers here in Perth the most isolated city in the world ; )
I believe Cartouche interiors you can get through Macs and many others.. Rick may see this and tell you how good they are?

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pics will arrive tomorrow
Thanks for all the help
Jim

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I would like to see some pics also.I also bought a 56 hardtop,it will be a frame off deal ,the car is coming to me in pieces,everything is there just need to sort it out and put it back together.Sounds easy doesn't it,lol.This will be my first attempt at a restoration and will need some help along the way,so you will be getting a lot of questions from me.

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FlatheadA
I posted the pics under a thread titled "New Vehicle pictures".
That thread is a bit further down
Jim

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attach...p;d=1441667022
Your 1956 Ford Crown Victoria looks great. There are a lot more 1955 Crown Victorias than 1956, so you are a lucky man indeed finding a nice 1956 model.

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Im restoring a 56 ford Victoria( not crown) also.If you sign up for the crown Victoria assn.,You can go on their forum.I have found parts there and also on THE H.A.M.B..GOOD LUCK.

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I have been a member of the CVA since march, and my experience so far has been a waste of $$$ and time. Rowen

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Thanks Rowen
That's all I've heard too, except for the magazine or Letters with tips, etc.
Think I'll pass.
The Hamb 52-59 social group, setup by Jeff, has about all the info one would ever need. JMO
Jim