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Nighthawk756
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Hoosier Hurricane (5/29/2012)
Wouldn't the truck have had some type of Ford V-8 decals? Neither Thunderbird decal would be "correct" for a truck, so just go with the Thunderbird Special decals for the "wow" factor.True, neither would be correct to the truck but they'd be correct to the motor which is what I want. I'm also considering running the thunderbird special emblems on the front fenders of my truck just like the cars did. Thought it would give it that extra touch....those in the know would see it and know exactly what was going on, but for the others....it would be a conversation starter at least. But I digress....thanks again guys for the wealth of knowledge. I knew it wouldn't take long for y'all to set me straight! 
Brad
Odenville, AL
1955 Fairlane Victoria
1956 Ford F100 (Restoration Underway....slowly  )
2006 F150 SuperCrew
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Not sure on how correct you want to be, but a 56 with a 292 teapot 4 barrel had the decal on the black valve covers that said "Thunderbird V8". I believe the added "Special" was for the 312's only. The new one we bought in '56 had the 292 and that's what it said. All the Fairlanes I remember had the red t-bird on the fender for both the 292 4B and 312 4B engines...........Good luck
56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.
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Nighthawk756
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DryLakesRacer (5/29/2012)
Not sure on how correct you want to be, but a 56 with a 292 teapot 4 barrel had the decal on the black valve covers that said "Thunderbird V8". I believe the added "Special" was for the 312's only. The new one we bought in '56 had the 292 and that's what it said. All the Fairlanes I remember had the red t-bird on the fender for both the 292 4B and 312 4Bengines...........Good luckThanks Racer....looks like I'll be getting the thunderbird decals ....I like the "special" decals better but I want to keep it true to the motor. Not that originality is paramount since I'm probably stroking it and running a ported set of 113's on it....but close to original "looks" is what I'm going for. Thanks again guys!!
Brad
Odenville, AL
1955 Fairlane Victoria
1956 Ford F100 (Restoration Underway....slowly )
2006 F150 SuperCrew
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Nighthawk756
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pegleg (5/28/2012)
ConcoursChecked the online concours catalogs and I only see a listing for the "special" decals. GREENBIRD56 (5/28/2012)
This is the decal for the 312 motor - I got them from Mac's - and they list the other version for the 292's as well.....I beleive they are all made by the same supplier.I checked their online catalog also and I only see a listing for the "special" decals. Can you give me a link to the 292 versions? Thanks.
Brad
Odenville, AL
1955 Fairlane Victoria
1956 Ford F100 (Restoration Underway....slowly )
2006 F150 SuperCrew
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According to Mac's catalog what you want is a "DF70" Vlave cover decal for a '55 272 V8 - $10.95 
Steve Metzger Tucson, Arizona
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Nighthawk756
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GREENBIRD56 (5/30/2012)
According to Mac's catalog what you want is a "DF70" Vlave cover decal for a '55 272 V8 - $10.95 That part number is for the "Ford V8" decals. I'm looking for the "Thunderbird V8" decals. Since this motor is out of a '56 club sedan thunderbird edition.
Brad
Odenville, AL
1955 Fairlane Victoria
1956 Ford F100 (Restoration Underway....slowly )
2006 F150 SuperCrew
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GREENBIRD56
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Try this one out..... http://npdlink.com/store/catalog/Decals_Plates-157-1.html TD-3 at the National Parts Depot
Steve Metzger Tucson, Arizona
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Nighthawk756
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Think we have a winner!! Thanks Brother!! 
Brad
Odenville, AL
1955 Fairlane Victoria
1956 Ford F100 (Restoration Underway....slowly )
2006 F150 SuperCrew
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I was thinking the "POWER KING" outfit might be fun.......292 block / 312 crank / .100 over pistons / Isky mixer / fuel injection under the air cleaner / blue bottle tucked a way. Just a 130 HP farm truck don't you know......
Steve Metzger Tucson, Arizona
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GREENBIRD56 (5/31/2012)
I was thinking the "POWER KING" outfit might be fun.......292 block / 312 crank / .100 over pistons / Isky mixer / fuel injection under the air cleaner / blue bottle tucked a way. Just a 130 HP farm truck don't you know...... Ah Yup!
Frank/Rebop Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 
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