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1956 Ford F-100
In an effort to match the sales of the new Chevy Pickups that had debuted in 1955, Ford's F-Series trucks were revamped for the 1956 model year. Aside from the new grille, the most noticeable change was the new "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.
A 223-cid six-cylinder was the standard engine, with Ford's Y-Block now displacing 272-cid. 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. 1956 was the last year of fat-fendered Ford trucks.
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