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1955 Ford Station Wagon 8 Series
Ranch Wagon
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,409.00
No. Produced 40,493
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 59A
Weight
Wheelbase 115.5 inches
Length 197.6 inches
Width 75.9 inches
Height 62.2 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 56 inches
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Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 272.21 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 5/8 & 3 19/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 8.5 to 1
Brake Horsepower 162@4400
Rated Horsepower 42.05
Torque 258@2200
Type Dual downdraft
Make Holley or Ford
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Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.78 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
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Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting U5aR100001
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
No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models.

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