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1954 Ford Customline 6 Series
Ranch Wagon
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,122.00
No. Produced 36,086
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 56B
Weight
Wheelbase 115.5 inches
Length 198.3 inches
Width 74.2 inches
Height 64.1 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 56 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 223.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 5/8 & 3 39/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 115@3900
Rated Horsepower 31.54
Torque 193@2200
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers Starting A4-100001
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single 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 pump with thermostat
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 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
VIN/Serial no. R 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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Serial Nos.: A4Ab100001 to A4A165959, A4Bb100001 to A4Bb161398, A4Cb100001 to A4Cb165497, A4Gb100001 to A4Gb196269, A4Db100001 to A4Db202233, A4Eb100001 to A4Eb188571, A4Kb100001 to A4Kb173157, A4Lb100001 to A4Lb162069, A4Ub100001 to A4Ub166654, A4Mb100001 to A4Mb168505, A4Nb100001 to A4Nb174160, A4Rb100001 to A4Rb149189, A4Sb100001 to A4Sb172860, A4Pb100001 to A4Pb178501, A4Fb100001 to A4Fb235822. No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models.

54 Ford More Than Ever the 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
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 January 1954Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1954Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Sheridan Blue
Torch Red
Glacier Blue
Dovetone Gray
Cadet Blue Metallic
Killarney Green Metallic
Sea Haze Green
Sandalwood Tan
Sandstone White
Highland Green Metallic
Lancer Maroon Metallic
Cameo Coral
Golden Rod Yellow
Sky Haze Green
Sierra Brown Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmissionOpt
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