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1953 Ford Customline 8 Series
Tudor Sedan
Standard Specifications
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1953 Customline Tudor Sedan

1953 Customline Tudor Sedan

Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Original Base Price $1,640.00
No. Produced 305,433
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 70A
Weight 3,151lbs
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
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
Type Dual downdraft
Make Holley
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
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.90 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
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
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
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
Not Rated
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.

1953 Ford - The New Standard of the American RoadDetroit 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 FordDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless 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 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age March 1953Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1953Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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 transmissionOpt
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