55 Bird Jack Points

[Tacweld]

I just acquired a '55 and would like to do some work from underneath using ramps. Can someone suggest the proper jack points front and back, and any particular precautions. Thanks for the help.

[ICON 1956]

First DO NOT use the car jack ! These cars are over 50 years, use a floor hydraulic jack on the frame. or put the car on a hydraulic lift look carefully for the frame to place the arms under.
You should have the 1955 shop manual, On my 1956 Shop manual page 164 shows the frame
Here's a picture:

[Tacweld]

Icon, I planned on using a floor jack, wouldn't think of the car jack. I've got a shop manual on the way and hopefully will get some insight from the frame detail. If others have any ideas, I'm all ears. Thanks.

[paul2748]

Fora rear jack point on my 56, I use the pumpkin. For the front, the front cross member or the cross member under the engine. Never had any problems.

[DynoDan’55]

Floor jack the front frame crossover center & differential 3rd member for routine maintenance, and place the jack stands under the ends of the front crossover & axle housings. The ramps are good for work requiring suspension compression, but I generally just insert them after jacking. Driving up them can be risky, since falling onto the rocker panels will likely cost a couple thousand in paint & bodywork (ask me how I know!). I typically always use the ramps on the rear (unless the springs need to be relaxed) since 4 stands are dangerously unstable. Most jack stands will require a few 2X4 scraps to keep the frame high enough to remove the ramps if the suspension is unloaded.

[Tacweld]

Great, many thanks to all.