The Ford Barn

Randall Hornback · 01-26-2015, 10:04 AM

Hi Ford Men, thought i would put 2 Pictures of my 1956 Ford Crown Victoria on page for you all to see. I have had this super ford around 23 years and have enjoyed it very much It has a 312 v/8 and ford-a-matic runs super. When me and wife take to car show or cruise we get alot of lookers, and enjoyit. This is my second crown, my first one i got when i came from Korea in 58, still in Air Force. All no's match, but one the outside paint, Henry had it (BLACK & WHITE) i put it back all Black. Hope you enjoy,I enjoy Ford Barn very, very much keep up the good work.

Randall Hornback

y'sguy · 01-26-2015, 10:13 AM

Nice!

Randall Hornback · 01-26-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by y'sguy

Nice!

A big thank you for reply.

Ole Don · 01-26-2015, 10:25 AM

That is one VERY nice Crown Randall.

Randall Hornback · 01-26-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ole Don

That is one VERY nice Crown Randall.

Hi Don thanks for reply.

Randall

Hot Rod Reverend · 01-26-2015, 11:34 AM

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Nothing like the color Black on a 56 ford - it just makes it pop!

Randall Hornback · 01-26-2015, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod Reverend

Nothing like the color Black on a 56 ford - it just makes it pop!

I like the way you put your words, thanks.

Randall

bobss396 · 01-26-2015, 02:14 PM

Nice car.. another one on my bucket list!

Jimz Bird · 01-26-2015, 03:35 PM

Elegant!
That Crown on the all black really makes it.

Randall Hornback · 01-26-2015, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimz Bird

Elegant!
That Crown on the all black really makes it.

Thanks for your kind words, do appreciate.

Randall

Randall Hornback · 01-26-2015, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimz Bird

Elegant!
That Crown on the all black really makes it.

JIMZ, Thanks for your QUOTE, I think the only years they made the Crown Vic. was in 55 & 56.

Randall

scicala · 01-26-2015, 06:15 PM

She's a beauty Randall ! If someone doesn't like a '56 Ford hard top they must be blind.

Sal

mercman from oz · 01-26-2015, 06:39 PM

Hi Randall, You have one mighty fine looking Ford. For some reason, sales of the Crown Victoria dropped from 33165 in 1955 to just 9209 in 1956. That is hard to explain when these cars look so good.

dodg66440 · 01-26-2015, 07:42 PM

Beautiful car for sure! I especially like the fact it doesn't have a continental kit cluttering up the rear. But that's just my opinion.

Randall Hornback · 01-26-2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dodg66440

Beautiful car for sure! I especially like the fact it doesn't have a continental kit cluttering up the rear. But that's just my opinion.

A BIG THANK_YOU and amen.

Randall

Randall Hornback · 01-26-2015, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mercman from oz

Hi Randall, You have one mighty fine looking Ford. For some reason, sales of the Crown Victoria dropped from 33165 in 1955 to just 9209 in 1956. That is hard to explain when these cars look so good.

You are so right, i think all 56 fords are super looking. I just happen to be lucky and got the 56 Crown Vic.

Randall

raceron1120 · 01-27-2015, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randall Hornback

You are so right, i think all 56 fords are super looking. I just happen to be lucky and got the 56 Crown Vic.
Randall

I'd tend to agree with that!

Roadster5040 · 02-24-2015, 09:32 PM

Beautiful car thanks for sharing

mercman from oz · 02-25-2015, 01:38 AM

Hi Randall, Thanks for the compliment. Two years ago, our Aussie Dollar was trading about Par or worth slightly more than your American Dollar. Today, it has slipped to around 77 cents. That means if we were to buy an American car for say US$10,000 today, before we even moved it, our cost would be over A$13,000. Add to that the Shipping, 10% GST, Quarantine Fee & getting the car Complianced for Registration, the landed on the road cost would be in the A$20,000 bracket. If the car was not located in the Long Beach area, the transport cost would have to added to this figure. the further away, the more expensive the transport cost. As mentioned in an earlier Post, you guys can't appreciate how well off you are in respect of old cars.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

mercman from oz · 02-25-2015, 01:45 AM

Did you notice on the fully restored 1957 Customline, that it was only fitted with Dog Dish Hubcaps? That was because the Full Wheel Covers were never ever offered in Australia on any big Ford until the 1965 Ford Galaxie. In the rival camp of Chevrolet, which were sold here continuously every year until 1968, Full Wheel Covers were never ever offered. Today, if we are chasing Full Wheel Covers to dress up our cars, we have to do our shopping in the USA.

01-26-2015, 10:13 AM	#2
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01-26-2015, 02:14 PM	#8
bobss396 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 721	Re: 56 Ford Nice car.. another one on my bucket list!

01-26-2015, 03:35 PM	#9
Jimz Bird Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 39	Re: 56 Ford Elegant! That Crown on the all black really makes it.

01-26-2015, 06:15 PM	#12
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: 56 Ford She's a beauty Randall ! If someone doesn't like a '56 Ford hard top they must be blind. Sal

01-26-2015, 06:39 PM	#13
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: 56 Ford Hi Randall, You have one mighty fine looking Ford. For some reason, sales of the Crown Victoria dropped from 33165 in 1955 to just 9209 in 1956. That is hard to explain when these cars look so good.

01-26-2015, 07:42 PM	#14
dodg66440 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 6	Re: 56 Ford Beautiful car for sure! I especially like the fact it doesn't have a continental kit cluttering up the rear. But that's just my opinion.

02-24-2015, 09:32 PM	#18
Roadster5040 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 170	Re: 56 Ford Beautiful car thanks for sharing

02-25-2015, 01:38 AM	#19
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: 56 Ford Hi Randall, Thanks for the compliment. Two years ago, our Aussie Dollar was trading about Par or worth slightly more than your American Dollar. Today, it has slipped to around 77 cents. That means if we were to buy an American car for say US$10,000 today, before we even moved it, our cost would be over A$13,000. Add to that the Shipping, 10% GST, Quarantine Fee & getting the car Complianced for Registration, the landed on the road cost would be in the A$20,000 bracket. If the car was not located in the Long Beach area, the transport cost would have to added to this figure. the further away, the more expensive the transport cost. As mentioned in an earlier Post, you guys can't appreciate how well off you are in respect of old cars. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

02-25-2015, 01:45 AM	#20
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: 56 Ford Did you notice on the fully restored 1957 Customline, that it was only fitted with Dog Dish Hubcaps? That was because the Full Wheel Covers were never ever offered in Australia on any big Ford until the 1965 Ford Galaxie. In the rival camp of Chevrolet, which were sold here continuously every year until 1968, Full Wheel Covers were never ever offered. Today, if we are chasing Full Wheel Covers to dress up our cars, we have to do our shopping in the USA.