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1954 Ford Mainline 8 Series
Fordor Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,613.00
No. Produced 55,371
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 73A
Weight 3,171lbs
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 Own V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 239 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3.5 & 3.1 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 130@4200
Rated Horsepower 39.2
Torque 214@2200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting U4-100001
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Holley or Ford
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 10 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 5 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 20 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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Serial Nos.: U4Ab100001 to U4A165959, U4Bb100001 to U4Bb161398, U4Cb100001 to U4Cb165497, U4Gb100001 to U4Gb196269, U4Db100001 to U4Db202233, U4Eb100001 to U4Eb188571, U4Kb100001 to U4Kb173157, U4Lb100001 to U4Lb162069, U4Ub100001 to U4Ub166654, U4Mb100001 to U4Mb168505, U4Nb100001 to U4Nb174160, U4Rb100001 to U4Rb149189, U4Sb100001 to U4Sb172860, U4Pb100001 to U4Pb178501, U4Fb100001 to U4Fb235822. 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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