Info on 1956 F100

[heven67]

Hi Guys
Anyone hear know where I mite get some info on rebuilding and upgrades on a 1956 F100?
Any info would be much appreciated.
Cheers Hev

[joe74ta]

U2U sent

[cpu]

These may be of interest


A guys build project http://www.1956f100.com/Build.htm



This one is great for books spare parts etc.  http://www.f100central.com/


EXTRACT


$29 US Dollars


Click Catalogue for 5meg downloadable PDF version


Front and rear disck brake upgrades, etc, etc









56 F100 Production Numbers
Year Pickups Panel Trucks
 Big Window
1956 137,581 14,023 6,200

Year Model Code
1956 6

Year Truck Serial Code
    Regular Light 18,000 GVW
1956 F-100 Conventional F10 F11  
1956 F-250 Conventional F25 F26  
1956 F-350 Conventional F35 F36  
1956 P-350 Parcel Delivery P35 P36  
1956 F-500 Conventional F50 F51  
1956 B-500 School Bus B50 B51  
1956 C-500 Cab Forward C50 C51  
1956 P-500 Parcel Delivery P50 P51  
1956 F-600 Conventional F60 F61 F63
1956 B-600 School Bus B60 B61 B63
1956 C-600 Cab Forward C60 C61 C63
1956 P-600 Parcel Delivery P60 P61  

1956 Engine Codes  
D O.H.V. 6 Cylinder-223 cid  
V O.H.V. 8 Cylinder-2V Carb (L/D)-272 cid  
Z O.H.V. 8 Cylinder-2V Carb (H/D)-272 cid  
R O.H.V. 8 Cylinder-4V Carb (H/D)-272 cid  

1956 Transmissions  
Code Type
3 3-Speed Regular
3MD 3-Speed Medium Duty  
3HD 3-Speed Heavy Duty
AUTO 3-Speed Automatic
3OD 3-Speed Overdrive
4SYN 4-Speed Synchronized
5DIR 5-Speed Direct
5OD 5-Speed Overdrive

Assembly Plant Code Plant Location
A Atlanta
B Buffalo
C Chester
G Chicago
D Dallas
F Dearborn
H Detroit Truck
K Kansas City
L Long Beach
U Louisville
E Manwah
M Memphis
N Norfolk
R San Jose  
S  Somerville
P  Twin City

1956 Paint Code Paint Color Name
A Raven Black  
B Dark Blue Metallic
D Light Blue
E White (for two tone)
G Light Green
R Torch Red
U Meadow Green
M Yellow
H Gray
P  Prime
SS Special Order




1956 F100 Model ID





 

[heven67]

Wow Thanks Guys!!!!!!
I got some reading to do.
Cheers Hev