All of our award successful dock reflector models are certified beneath retro-reflective depth testing procedures ASTM E809 and E810. We use superior depth film with most microprism brightness that meets and exceeds Federal Specification L-S-300C, ASTM Commonplace No. D 4956 and FED-STD-370 providing unbeatable day and night steerage for trucks.

The 1957 drivetrain chart listed six engines, each available with any one of many three transmissions: conventional column-shift three-speed handbook, the same with non-obligatory overdrive, and two-speed Fordomatic self-shift. Returning at 223 cubic inches, the pennywise “Mileage Maker” six, nonetheless with one-barrel carburetor, additionally bought a compression increase (to 8.6:1), lifting horsepower from 137 to 144. The bottom 272 V-8 now produced a rated 190 horsepower (versus the earlier 173) on the identical squeeze, while the popular 292-cubic-inch “Thunderbird” unit, Хомуты пластиковые (стяжка кабельная) 150 мм non-obligatory solely on Fairlanes and wagons, had 212 horsepower (up from 200) on healthier 9.1:1 compression.

It all started with firm stylist Gilbert Spear, whose design ideas intrigued William Clay Ford, the youthful brother of firm president Henry II. At the time, Invoice Ford headed the agency’s Particular Tasks Division, then preparing the Continental Mark II for 1956. A hardtop coupe that might magically rework itself right into a convertible appeared like the perfect companion for the new extremely-luxurious flagship, so the firm set aside $2.19 million for growth, and Particular Initiatives constructed a working prototype from a 1952 Lincoln Capri convertible. Since this was nominally a six-passenger car just like the forthcoming Mark, its high was too large to suit even the big Lincoln trunk, so the roof was hinged 10 inches from the entrance to create a “flipper” that tucked under the principle part for extra compact stowage.