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| 1953 Ford Mainline 8 Series | ||
| Business Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $1,459.00 | |
| No. Produced | 16,280 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 72C | |
| Weight | 3,085lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115 inches | |
| Length | 197 13/16 inches | |
| Width | 73 13/64 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Holley | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| 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 | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| 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. | |||