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Ford Thunderbird (1956)

PROJECT · FIRST-GEN / RESTORATION

A first-gen T-Bird brought back to bright, clean lines.

YEAR
1956
BUILD TIME
14 Months
SCOPE
Metalwork · Refinish · Detail
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Before
After
BEFORE
AFTER
§ 02 / THE BUILD

Bright lines, correct and true.

This '56 Thunderbird came to us in its original black paint — good bones, correct and unmodified, but tired, faded, and in need of a full refresh after decades on the road.

We brought it back in a peacock blue with a pearl, paired with a fresh white top, light blue leather interior, polished chrome and brightwork, and a correct set of wide whitewalls. Fourteen months later, it went from old and tired to born again and bright.

Bright lines, correct and true.
§ 03GalleryClick to enlarge
 ARRIVAL — HOOD UP
 TEARDOWN — ON THE LIFT
 TEARDOWN — SHELL TO BARE METAL
 BODYWORK — PRIMER
 PAINT BOOTH — PEACOCK BLUE
 ENGINE — REBUILT
 DETAIL — DASH ASSEMBLY
 REASSEMBLY — INTERIOR
 REASSEMBLY — CONSOLE
 FINISHED — FRONT
 FINISHED — INTERIOR
 FINISHED — SIDE PROFILE
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