SECTION 2 - Exterior
Original Location
Hood Prop Hole
The hood prop hole was moved toward the center-line of the hood in order to provide a better
balanced support. The new hole is eight inches to the left of the hood center-line (facing the car
from the front). This change occurred around April, 1956 and was done by drilling a ½ inch
diameter hole at the indicated location. The first cars affected were probably after serial number
6032539 for South Bend cars and 6800506 for cars assembled in Los Angeles. The prop hole
was relocated on many earlier models. Either location is correct. The earlier models would simply
have two holes.
Reference Source:
Service Bulletin number 313, page 1.
Lower Air Intake Panel
The lower air intake panel, is located below
the bumper area, holds the hood catch
plate, and should be painted the same
color as the hood and side grille panels.
When viewed from the front, the hood and
intake panel should both be the same
(accent) color.
Reference Source:
Various factory photos.
Motor Trend dated February 1956, page 10.
Mechanix Illustrated dated April 1956, page 94.
P-5600 (P = Paint and 5600 = 1956 All passenger cars lines)
Last Update - July 2, 2018
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