Ford Black and White
by Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Title
Ford Black and White
Artist
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
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Photograph - Photography
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Ford Black and White
by Debra and Dave Vanderlaan... In an effort to match the sales of the new Chevy Task Force Pickups that had debuted last year, Ford's F-Series trucks were revamped for the 1956 model year. Along with a new grille, the most noticeable change was the "Full Wrap" windshield, which extended over to the door posts, increasing the field of vision. A "Full Wrap" window was also available for the rear window, and today is one of the most sought-after options. 6,200 F100's came equipped with the larger rear window.
Three versions of the enlarged V-8 were offered: a light-duty 2-bbl, a heavy-duty 2-bbl, and a heavy-duty 4-bbl producing 167-horsepower.
Other changes for 1956 included a switch from 6 to 12 volt electrical systems. Vacuum-style windshield wipers were discontinued in favor of the more reliable electric-motor wipers. Inside, a restyled dashboard improved driver's visibility. Also new was Ford's "Lifeguard Steering Wheel", whose deep-dish design put a greater distance between the center hub and driver's chest. Other safety items included new door latches and optional seat belts. The 223-cid six-cylinder became the standard engine. Over 137,000 F100s were produced in 1956, the last year of fat-fendered Ford trucks.
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October 25th, 2019
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Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Steven, thanks for your Feature in our group Trucks Old Abandoned and Rusty! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Steven Bateson
The Trucks Old Abandoned and Rusty Group is honored that you chose to submit your work to the group and we are proud to feature your magnificent image on the Homepage in the Featured Images.