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| 1953 Ford Customline 8 Series | ||
| Tudor Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,640.00 | |
| No. Produced | 305,433 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 70A | |
| Weight | 3,151lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115 inches | |
| Length | 197 13/16 inches | |
| Width | 74 5/16 inches | |
| Height | 62 5/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 239.4 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/16 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.2 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 110@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 32.5 | |
| Torque | 196@2000 | |
| Main Bearings | 3 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting B3-100001 | |
| Engine No. Location | Plate on left front door pillar post. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Holley | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.78 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.61 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.64 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 10 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 22 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | G 4th digit | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Engine | |||
| Digits 2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 4: Series & Body style | |||
| Digits 5-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on left front door pillar post. | ||
|
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: B3Ab100001 to B3Ab176014, B3Gb100001 to B3Gb201979, B3Eb100001 to B3Eb176345, B3Lb100001 to B3Lb176653, B3Mb100001 to B3Mb170023, B3Rb100001 to B3Rb163008, B3Sb100001 to B3Sb176125, B3Bb100001 to B3Bb174967, B3Fb100001 to B3Fb263380, B3Kb100001 to B3Kb175732, B3Ub100001 to B3Ub167179, B3Nb100001 to B3Nb181839. No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models. | |||
| References | |
| 1953 Ford - The New Standard of the American Road | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| All the Facts about the '53 Ford | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age December 1952 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age March 1953 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age June 1953 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Coral Flame Blue | |
| Sandpiper Tan | ||
| Carnival Red Metallic | ||
| Sungate Ivory | ||
| Woodsmoke Gray | ||
| Sheridan Blue | ||
| Glacier Blue | ||
| Fernmist Green | ||
| Seafoam Green | ||
| Polynesian Brown Metallic | ||
| Timberline Green Metallic | ||
| Flamingo Red | ||
| Dovetone Gray | ||
| Cascade Green | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Fordomatic automatic transmission | Opt | |