The Ford Barn

emeraldcoupe · 08-05-2021, 12:15 PM

so i'm starting to put some cash aside for a 55-56 Ford 2 door, not picky on trim level. i've done a little looking but coming up pretty empty. how is parts availability for these cars, mainly body panels? i have a '66 mustang now, so i'm a bit spoiled as far as parts go. appreciate any info.

darrell · 08-05-2021, 12:17 PM

all kinds of parts.panels etc

Dobie Gillis · 08-05-2021, 03:02 PM

If you need the usual rust repair panels check the EMS Sheetmetal catalog online. Also Surplus Supply. Unfortunately unlike Chebbys of the same era, repop fenders, door skins, etc. are not available. We get no respect, no respect at all.

Daves55Sedan · 08-05-2021, 06:41 PM

I'm impressed with the volume of body panel parts that you can get for '55/56 Ford cars. They offer inner & outer rocker panels, half-height and quarter-height rear quarter panels. left and right side inner rear quarter panels, front and rear driver and passenger side floor panels, front foot riser panels, both sides, lower front fender patch panels, headlight patch panels and full tail panel. EMS has the best quality.

emeraldcoupe · 08-05-2021, 10:46 PM

appreciate the info guys

Antiquer · 08-10-2021, 05:42 PM

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On '55 and '56 Fords, always check the front cross member for rust. They are bad about rusting. Good luck!

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08-05-2021, 12:15 PM	#1
emeraldcoupe Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 2	new guy, with a question so i'm starting to put some cash aside for a 55-56 Ford 2 door, not picky on trim level. i've done a little looking but coming up pretty empty. how is parts availability for these cars, mainly body panels? i have a '66 mustang now, so i'm a bit spoiled as far as parts go. appreciate any info.

08-05-2021, 12:17 PM	#2
darrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: p.e.i. Posts: 1,060	Re: new guy, with a question all kinds of parts.panels etc

08-05-2021, 03:02 PM	#3
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: new guy, with a question If you need the usual rust repair panels check the EMS Sheetmetal catalog online. Also Surplus Supply. Unfortunately unlike Chebbys of the same era, repop fenders, door skins, etc. are not available. We get no respect, no respect at all. __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt.

08-05-2021, 06:41 PM	#4
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: new guy, with a question I'm impressed with the volume of body panel parts that you can get for '55/56 Ford cars. They offer inner & outer rocker panels, half-height and quarter-height rear quarter panels. left and right side inner rear quarter panels, front and rear driver and passenger side floor panels, front foot riser panels, both sides, lower front fender patch panels, headlight patch panels and full tail panel. EMS has the best quality.

08-05-2021, 10:46 PM	#5
emeraldcoupe Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 2	Re: new guy, with a question appreciate the info guys

08-10-2021, 05:42 PM	#6
Antiquer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 13	Re: new guy, with a question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) On '55 and '56 Fords, always check the front cross member for rust. They are bad about rusting. Good luck! Antiquer