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| 1959 Ford Custom 300 Series 8-58E |
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| Fordor Sedan |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$2,175.00
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| No. Produced |
249,553
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Ford
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| No. Doors |
4
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
58E
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| Weight |
3,433lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
118 inches
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| Length |
208 inches
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| Width |
76.8 inches
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| Height |
58.9 inches
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| Front Tread |
59 inches
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| Rear Tread |
56.4 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 | 8.8 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 200@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45 | |
| Torque | 285@2200 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Dual downdraft
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| Make |
Holley or Ford
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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 |
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.56 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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| Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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| Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball
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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 |
Not Rated
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting C9aG100001 | |
| 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 | | |
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No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models.
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