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Chassis reference

1955-1956 housing identification context

rear axle · factory

Rear Axle and Ratios summarized from reviewed factory, museum, and marque references. 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Reference Details

Availability
factory
Notes
The CTCI undercarriage reference identifies the 1955-1956 Thunderbird rear axle by a separate differential cover and calls for black finish on both the housing assembly and cover. It separately identifies a removable third member and pinion housing for 1957, so those later features should not be used to authenticate a 1955 axle. Judging guidance and finish do not establish the original ratio, assembly date, or installation in an individual car.
Type
rear axle

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