Extra Side trim on 1956 Ford Fairlane?

[mercman from oz]

This Accessory laden 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria was on display at Carlisle a few years back. It has extra side trim, like a duplication of the original. Was this a Ford authorised Accessory or an aftermarket supplier? Are there many 56 Fords with this extra side trim? The Red & White 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria parked next to it has the standard issue side trim.
Can anyone shed any light on this extra trim?

[darrell]

this is someones private work.

[mercman from oz]

Darrell, I don't believe that it is someone private work, as the owner of this car has added just about every conceivable Accessory that he could locate. If it wasn't an authentic Accessory, the owner would not have added it. I have also seen this added trim on a 4 door Victoria. Someone out there must know about it? Can anyone shed some light on this Trim?

[Paul H]

Darrel is correct.That trim was never available from Ford.Someone has added it,and shouldn't have.

[34pickup]

I can't see your photo. Are you talking about this car?

[Daves55Sedan]

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I guess having cow-catchers, spotlights, rocker trim, continental kit, wire-wheel kits, rear antennae, wasn't flashy enough for this guy, so he got hold of two sets of rear quarter trim and made himself some more pizzazz. Bet he wishes he had all that on a '56 Crown Vic.

[Dobie Gillis]

Just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done...

[scicala]

Whether the blue and white Victoria has real Ford trim or not, I think it makes it look over loaded and ugly. Never was a fan of over accessorized cars.

Sal

[GAR64]

So I take it that you guys don't think I should try to do that to my car...

[Alaska Jim]

To your car? never. 56's look great with out any extra's. 55's to for that matter.

[Dobie Gillis]

I subscribe to the Less is More school of thought. '50s Detroit stylists were well known for loading their offerings up with chrome and stainless gewgaws, often to the detriment of the underlying body lines. The customizers spent their days removing most of it and 9 out of 10 times it was a vast improvement. Ford's '55/'56 side trim was a hit but adding more of it where it doesn't belong doesn't improve the looks.

[alt63bird]

Originally Posted by Dobie Gillis

I subscribe to the Less is More school of thought. '50s Detroit stylists were well known for loading their offerings up with chrome and stainless gewgaws, often to the detriment of the underlying body lines. The customizers spent their days removing most of it and 9 out of 10 times it was a vast improvement. Ford's '55/'56 side trim was a hit but adding more of it where it doesn't belong doesn't improve the looks.

Can you say "Meteor"?

[mercman from oz]

Here is another shot of the accessory adorned Ford Customline in Australia, posted by 34pickup. How come Ford didn't think of this?

[Herman Munster]

Originally Posted by mercman from oz

Here is another shot of the accessory adorned Ford Customline in Australia, posted by 34pickup. How come Ford didn't think of this?

Wait, there's still room for more trim.

[parklane]

Originally Posted by alt63bird

Can you say "Meteor"?

So, are you saying that 55/56 Meteor trim doesn't look good??

[V12Bill]

I never saw the picture, but I think I know what is being discussed. If it is the double 1/4 side molding, I saw that on cars from a Ford dealer in Phila. PA as a Spring special. Years later I saw one in person at the Carlisle swap meet for sale. It appeared to be factory made to me.

[Fortunateson]

Originally Posted by alt63bird

Can you say "Meteor"?

And your point is?

[WestCoast]

I have owned 4 of those cars and have never seen any thing like that, not even a the hundreds of cruise ins ,swap meets or car shows I have attended, ugliest thing I have ever seen, looks like hes trying for the ugliest accessory add on trophy

[flatheadman]

56 Vicky is the most beautiful car ever built. Get rid of the extra side trim and the kangaroo bars.

[dmsfrr]

It's ok, this one's a Chevy