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| 1954 Ford Mainline 8 Series | ||
| Fordor Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,613.00 | |
| No. Produced | 55,371 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 73A | |
| Weight | 3,171lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115.5 inches | |
| Length | 198.3 inches | |
| Width | 74.2 inches | |
| Height | 64.1 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Holley or Ford | |
| 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 | 10 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 pump with thermostat | ||
| 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 | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 20 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.: 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. | |||
| References | |
| 54 Ford More Than Ever the 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 |
| 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 January 1954 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age July 1954 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 transmission | Opt | |