53 or 54?
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The 53 is the only year that had a 3 pointed star to represent the 6 cylinder. The 54 and 55 cylinders had 4 pointed stars. The 56 6 cylinders had no grille emblem.
Reason why no 3 pointed star after 53? I hear Mercedes Benz threatened to sue Ford because they said the 3 pointed star was too similar to the Mercedes Benz star. So Ford went with the 4 pointed star.
Reason why no 3 pointed star after 53? I hear Mercedes Benz threatened to sue Ford because they said the 3 pointed star was too similar to the Mercedes Benz star. So Ford went with the 4 pointed star.
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My 1953 has the 3 pointed star. The "teeth" on the grill. Stainless steel trim on the drip rail. Both doors have exterior door locks. Interior had full "cardboard" . Including door panels. 215 CI. Would it be a "custom/deluxe cab"?
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Deluxe Cab:
Hardboard upholstery behind the seat, matching the headliner
Door locks on both doors (standard cab on passenger door only)
Inside light switches on both doors (optional)
Hardboard door panels
Arm rests on both doors
Locking glove box lid
Passenger sun visor
Stainless trim on drip edge around cab
Stainless trim around wing-glass and on the track between the wing and door glass
"Boomerang" trim on hood
"Teeth" in grille
Dual horns
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Thanks. EffieTrucker. That's it. I just clicked on your rebuild thread. Doh. When I have the time gonna go though it all the way. Looks like you put a lot effort into the thread its self. Thanks. Keep on trucking.
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