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1956 Ford F-100

Motortopia Staff . 10th January, 2022
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  • 1956 Ford F-100
  • 1956 Ford F-100
  • 1956 Ford F-100
  • 1956 Ford F-100
  • 1956 Ford F-100

Vehicle Details

Owner/ Builder

Lewis Milinich

Vehicles Highlights

Manufacturing year: 1956

Engine:

ENGINE

  • Work performed by Hanford Auto Supply and Machine and Hanford Auto Dismantling and Repair
  • 1969 Ford 385 series 460-ci big-block
  • COMP Cams Magnum .280 hydraulic camshaft
  • Roller rockers
  • Hypereutectic flat-top two-valve relief pistons
  • Weiand Stealth intake manifold
  • Holley HP 750-cfm carburetor
  • Stainless steel headers
  • GM one-wire alternator
  • March Performance pulleys
  • 3-inch Flowmaster exhaust
  • Aluminum radiator
  • 1978 Ford C6 transmission
  • Torco torque converter with 2,800-rpm stall

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

  • Work performed by Canaan Smith, Shane Milinich and Bill Lynch
  • Stock frame with custom rear clip
  • Parallel 4-link with track locator bar
  • Fatman Fab Mustang II front end with airbags moved forward 2 inches to center wheels
  • Airbags front and rear
  • Aluminum 15-gallon fuel cell
  • Ford Granada front brakes
  • Summit Racing rear disc brakes

Transmission:

Exterior Color:

Interior Color:

Specification

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ENGINE

  • Work performed by Hanford Auto Supply and Machine and Hanford Auto Dismantling and Repair
  • 1969 Ford 385 series 460-ci big-block
  • COMP Cams Magnum .280 hydraulic camshaft
  • Roller rockers
  • Hypereutectic flat-top two-valve relief pistons
  • Weiand Stealth intake manifold
  • Holley HP 750-cfm carburetor
  • Stainless steel headers
  • GM one-wire alternator
  • March Performance pulleys
  • 3-inch Flowmaster exhaust
  • Aluminum radiator
  • 1978 Ford C6 transmission
  • Torco torque converter with 2,800-rpm stall

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

  • Work performed by Canaan Smith, Shane Milinich and Bill Lynch
  • Stock frame with custom rear clip
  • Parallel 4-link with track locator bar
  • Fatman Fab Mustang II front end with airbags moved forward 2 inches to center wheels
  • Airbags front and rear
  • Aluminum 15-gallon fuel cell
  • Ford Granada front brakes
  • Summit Racing rear disc brakes

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WHEELS & TIRES

  • 20x9 and 20x11 Detroit Steel wheels painted flat gold
  • 255/35ZR20 and 285/40ZR20 Falken tires

BODY & PAINT

  • Work performed by Lewis Milinich Body Shop
  • Raised oak bed floor
  • 1930 Ford taillights
  • Big rear window conversion
  • Original red paint with flat clearcoat
  • Pinstriping by Zeke Jaggers

INTERIOR & STEREO

  • Work performed by Joe’s Upholstery
  • 1989 Chevy pickup bench seat upholstered in vinyl
  • Tilt steering column
  • Billet steering wheel
  • Lokar shifter
SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE OWNER: “Canaan Smith and Shane Milinich for the 4-link rear suspension, Lee Milinich for the painting and flat clear, Zeke for the lettering and striping, Ray Greenlee for the final assembly and Bill Lynch for the wiring and plumbing.”