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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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I checked the pots this afternoon and if you trim off the rolled edge just to the inside of it and remove that tab they would be identicle to the 56's. John
Thanks John, I put it together today and looks like it will bolt up fine even if I leave the rolled edge and possibly the tab. So my trial fit looks good that may explain why the vendors only sell the 53-55 if they also work with 56.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:35 AM
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Ford never sold the 1956 headlamp buckets by themselves.

They were only available with the complete headlamp assembly which included the retaining ring, bucket, attaching hardware, and the sealed beam.

Husker: The Econoline headlamp buckets (C9TZ13119A) are the same R/L from 1969 thru 1977.
 
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Originally Posted by 53OlderThanMe
Thanks John, I put it together today and looks like it will bolt up fine even if I leave the rolled edge and possibly the tab. So my trial fit looks good that may explain why the vendors only sell the 53-55 if they also work with 56.
you can't get the 53-55 pot to sit against the grill face with the lip on, its too wide. (at least I couldn't)..

Sam
 
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