Definantly check the points and point gap before you try and fire it. The points are known to have a slight film of corrosion after sitting awhile. Once you know the points are making contact, I'd also check the coil for spark. Everything everyone else said, Ditto !.  Good Luck 

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Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

The path to the pictures was a hyperlink in the original post. 
The first clue that there was a hyperlink embedded within the post was the underlining of some of the text.  That particular piece of text was also a different size and text format from the remaining text which was also a standout clue that something special was going on at that point.  Simply placing the cursor over the underlined text allowed me to see the actual link that was residing within the text letting me know that it might not be spam.  Clicking on that underlined text takes you to the pictures.
 
Here’s the texted hyperlink from the original post.
55 Crown Victoria

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Thanks Ted, all of that was gobbledygook to an ol dinosaur like me, but the two pics it allowed me to see..I agree with you, looks like a keeper!
Theprof793, nice car! Good luck with it!! As I have a 55CV myself, one more back on the road is a VERY GOOD thing! :0)
Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

Yes, nice looking car, you are very lucky.

To the OP, I looked at the photos as well, you have a very good car to start a restoration with. It seems to be very solid and everything there. Maybe you could post pictures of the progress in the "This and That" section? I know I would sure like to see that glasstop Crown come back to life.

One question - any idea on that firewall/fender support rod setup? I have never seen a 55/56 Ford that needed support rods like that under the hood. If you don't know now, I would surely investigate why that may be the case so that you can address the cause as you put it all back together. That way you can leave those rods out of there - that has to be a pain when working on the Y.

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

To the OP, one other thing that may be a help to you would be to purchase the book entitled "Resurrection of Vicky" (I think that's the title) by the Cars and Parts Magazine in the 80's. It is really not so much as it is a collection of articles of how they had a 55 Crown Victoria restored by a shop in the midwest. Boatloads of pictures specific to the car, helpful tips, etc. You can probably find on on fleabay.

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

Again thanks for all the replies, I think I'm going to to a new thread about the Car and her history, she's got a story and some quirks. So I'll just tease that here, while I organize and write that out.

Daniel, I have a copy of that book, it was with the car, luckily enough. You know I never thought about those Cowl to Fender rods before. I guess seeing them everytime I just assumed they were stock, but having poked my nose around a few 55's and 56's here at shows I haven't seen them either, so I'll have to investigate it. The car is pretty solid structurally, so it may just be one of her many quirks. They don't actually interfere very much, the photos are a little deceptive. It was the coil and fuel line that gave me the most hassle when I pulled the valve covers.

Prof, From brodie knob (not sure of proper word here) to the 200MPH speedo I think you have a real gem to start with. Looks very solid.  I am looking forward to seeing your progress on this! Cheers - Bob

AKA   Bob-93021

Cool car, a glass top too! Maybe along with the KM/H speedo, those rods are Fords early "Export Braces"??


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