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Looking for 1956 truck news and industry updates? Take a look at the achived news for 1956 and read rumors, reports, press releases, and just about any other tidbit of information we found interesting.
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Chevrolet Avalanche No matter what new car you are searching for we have all the information you need. Take a look at the new Chevrolet Avalanche and browse reviews on the transmission, engine, as well as other features. The V8 standard engine in the Avalanche gives you 326 horsepower with an estimated 12 mpg. It can seat 6 people comfortably. You also might want to research the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Chevy Silverado.
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1956 Ford F-100 Custom Cab - Clean & Subtle
Check out Dan and Peggy Carpenter's 1956 Ford F-100 Custom Cab pickup truck which has a 502 Chevy big-block crate engine with a Turbo 400 transmission that gives this truck all the kick it needs.... more
 
1956 Chevy Cameo Pickup Truck - Learning To Drive
Check out Les and Marjorie Allen's two-tone 1956 Chevy Cameo. Under the hood sits a 406ci Chevy small-block engine with Pro Cylinder Heads and a Pro Charger forced induction system.... more
 
1956 Ford F-100 Pickup Truck - Classic Cruisers
Check out Dewey O. Richardson's Diamond Blue 1956 Ford F-100 and the incredible story behind the restoration.... more
 
1956 Ford F-100 - Old Blue
Check out Dan and Peggy Carpenter's second 1956 Ford F-100 which is a tribute to Zeke's Welding Service. Under the hood sits a 312 Y-Block with a stock 3-speed.... more
 
1956 Chevy Pickup Truck - Kickin' Rocks
Check out Tim Brogan custom 1956 Chevy pickup truck with a 1993 Chevy 350 engine under the hood and a set of BFGoodrich tires to burn rubber with.... more
 
1956 Ford F-100 - Wrong - Sided Wrong - Way'd?
Check out this English inspired 1956 Ford F-100 with the steering column on the right hand side and a Ford 390 V-8 engine.... more
 
1956 Ford F-100 - Wheel Reinvented
Check out Harold Robinson's 2008 Truck Of The Year. This two tone 1956 Ford F-100 has a GMPP 454 engine which spits out 425 horsepower. Inside is a Budnik Gasser steering wheel and a ididit tilt... more
 
1956 Ford F-100 - Not So Mellow Yellow
Check out John "T" Quill's PPG Yellow 1956 Ford F-100 which has a Flowmaster mufflers and a TH400 transmission.... more
 
1956 Chevy 3100 Projest Truck - Driver's Seat
Read about how editor Rob Fortier thinks about what to do on a 1956 Chevy 3100 project truck.... more
 
1956 Ford F-100 - Bragging Rights
Check out Mike Bragg's garage built 1956 Ford F-100; which is powered by a '69 Ford 351 Windsor / Ford C6 Transmission Combo.... more

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1956 F100 Camper
I have never seen one with a camper top. Maybe you have a rare one.... more
 
chevy truck question
i have a 1956 chevrolet step side 3100 pick up, i also have a 1988 chevrolet silverado z71 step... more
 
Radiator Questions
I would like some opinions or information on the proper radiator replacement I should use for a... more
 
Numbers
Thanks.It turns out the 216 is shot, so I have another engine lined up from a '58 Apache. The head... more