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Old 31-03-2006, 05:05 PM   #1
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Hi, I found this picture of a Customline on the internet the other day and I was just wondering if anyone would be able to tell me what model, year etc. it is

Also can anyone tell me what that square bit of chrome behind the front wheel arch is?

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Old 31-03-2006, 05:32 PM   #2
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I'm not positive, but it looks like a 56'.
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Old 31-03-2006, 05:45 PM   #3
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I'm not positive, but it looks like a 56'.
I think your right as that body shape ran from 1955-59 & I think the star model grill and side flashing's ran from 57-59.
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Old 31-03-2006, 11:46 PM   #4
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Its a 1955 Customline, first for that shape.

The 1956 had the wrap around blinkers and big grill with the arrow shape side mold (the "arrow" on the rear door mostly)

The 57 had the same grill as the 56 but added huge V8 badge and the side mold went up onto the top of the front gaurds.

The 58 was the Star model, star in grill and side moulds back down along the sides.
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Old 01-04-2006, 08:24 AM   #5
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Yep... 55!.. 1st of the OHV (272ci)
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Old 01-04-2006, 08:31 AM   #6
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Your right on the money "Charlie"
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Old 01-04-2006, 09:19 AM   #7
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Yes 55 cussy but dont know what the square bits are?
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Old 01-04-2006, 09:33 AM   #8
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Its a 1955 Customline, first for that shape.

The 1956 had the wrap around blinkers and big grill with the arrow shape side mold (the "arrow" on the rear door mostly)

The 57 had the same grill as the 56 but added huge V8 badge and the side mold went up onto the top of the front gaurds.

The 58 was the Star model, star in grill and side moulds back down along the sides.

You sure 58 is a star model ?

I'm trying to get a star model off an old friend of the family ( just haven't settled on a price )that he's had for 30 odd years & its a 59 !! :
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Old 01-04-2006, 09:54 AM   #9
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yes mate 58 and 59 starmodels mine is a starmodel and its 58 for sure.
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Old 01-04-2006, 10:12 AM   #10
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Its a 1955 Customline, first for that shape.

The 1956 had the wrap around blinkers and big grill with the arrow shape side mold (the "arrow" on the rear door mostly)

The 57 had the same grill as the 56 but added huge V8 badge and the side mold went up onto the top of the front gaurds.

The 58 was the Star model, star in grill and side moulds back down along the sides.
yep, spot on, 59 was the last cusso and was also a star model
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Old 01-04-2006, 11:17 AM   #11
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well
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