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11-14-2019, 03:50 PM | #1 |
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1956 T Bird Paint Question
The area behind the grille but in front of radiator on our'56 bird is painted body colour including radiator core support. Only the horns are black. Is this correct ?? Thanks guys!
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11-14-2019, 05:11 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1956 T Bird Paint Question
Everything is supposed to be black enamel, including inner fender aprons. The only thing that is not black is the splash pan which should be Ford Argent silver enamel.
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11-14-2019, 06:33 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1956 T Bird Paint Question
Great ! I had the grill out to adjust the hood and asI have both black and the yellow I wanted to freshen up the area behind the grill. Went to the car meet here in Zephyr Hills but no early birds to compare to !!! Thank You.
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11-14-2019, 07:20 PM | #4 | |
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Re: 1956 T Bird Paint Question
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Again, we'd need to study the body assembly diagrams along with CTCI's Concours Rules/Restoration Manual and VTCI's 1955-1957 Original Factory Specifications Manuals for the final say. So before you start going hog-wild with a spray can of black enamel, let those who've dealt with '55-'57s chime in. Actually, I'd recommend acquiring CTCI's Restoration Manual and its addendums as it covers these and related items VERY thoroughly.
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11-14-2019, 07:21 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1956 T Bird Paint Question
Bonniewwyn,
Are you concerned about picky car show judges, other 'opinionated' owners or do you just want the car to look better? Here's a link to a pdf CTCI document with a list of the "correct" finishes of just about everything. https://www.ctci.org/wp-content/uplo...enticity-1.pdf If your concern is car show judges you should find a copy of the 500 page CTCI Restoration Manual. It's a 2 binder set. A few photos of a repainted '55. I've been told by several folks who know way more than me that the vertical radiator support was painted body color since it was welded in as part of the body assembly before painting. (photo 1) And, the lower gravel/air deflector was a black color (photo 2) along with the air tubes, their scoops and the horns (photo 3 & 4) since they were added after the bare body was painted. This car is a 'driver' and I preferred the all black look anyway. Ps: in the first photo the lower air/gravel deflector shield is incorrectly(?) painted body color because the car was repainted after a wreck. . Last edited by dmsfrr; 11-14-2019 at 11:38 PM. |
11-14-2019, 08:38 PM | #6 |
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