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| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Series 40A | ||
| Convertible | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 16,155 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 40A | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 102 inches | |
| Length | 175.3 inches | |
| Width | 70.3 inches | |
| Height | 50.2 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 291.3 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 19/64 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.1 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 8.5 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 193@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45 | |
| Torque | 280@2600 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | Starting 40A-100001 | |
| Engine No. Location | On engine side of dash under hood. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | ||
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.32 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.48 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.82 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 11.1 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.73 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| 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 1/2 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 20 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting P5aH100001 | ||
| 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 | On dash panel under hood. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 1955 Engineering Data - Passenger Cars (fd/lnc/mrc) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| The Fine Car of its Field (1955) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 1955 Ford Passenger Car Engineering Specifications | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 55 Ford The Fine New Car of it's Field | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 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 1955 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age July 1955 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Regency Purple Metallic | |
| Snowshoe White & Aquatone Blue | ||
| SnowshoeWwhite & Sea Sprite Green | ||
| Snowshoe White & Buckskin Brown | ||
| Snowshoe White & Torch Red | ||
| Snowshoe White & Goldenrod Yellow | ||
| Aquatone Blue & Snowshoe White | ||
| Sea Sprite Green & Snowshoe White | ||
| Buckskin Brown & Snowshoe White | ||
| Snowshoe White & Raven Black | ||
| Raven Black & Goldenrod Yellow | ||
| Torch Red & Snowshoe White | ||
| Aquatone Blue & Waterfall Blue | ||
| Snowshoe White & Regency Purple Metallic | ||
| Snowshoe White & Tropical Rose | ||
| Tropical Rose & Snowshoe White | ||
| Raven Black | ||
| Torch Red | ||
| Golden Rod Yellow | ||
| Sea Haze Green | ||
| Banner Blue Metallic | ||
| Aquatone Blue | ||
| Waterfall Blue | ||
| Pinetree Green Metallic | ||
| Sea Sprite Green | ||
| Neptune Green | ||
| Snowshoe White | ||
| Buckskin Brown | ||
| Regency Purple Metallic | ||
| Tropical Rose | ||
| Regatta Blue | ||
| Mountain Green | ||
| Coral Mist | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Viking Blue | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Fordomatic automatic transmission | Opt | |