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| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Series 40A |
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| Convertible |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
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| No. Produced |
16,155
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Ford
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| No. Doors |
2
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
40A
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| Weight |
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
102 inches
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| Length |
175.3 inches
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| Width |
70.3 inches
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| Height |
50.2 inches
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| Front Tread |
56 inches
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| Rear Tread |
56 inches
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| 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 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Downdraft 4-barrel
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| Make |
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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| Clutch Size |
11.1 inches
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.73 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent coil springs
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| Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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| Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
11 inches
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| Rear Size |
11 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
11 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Milestone Car
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| 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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