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1960 Ford Galaxie 6 Series 50
Sunliner
Standard Specifications
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1960 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

1960 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Original Base Price $2,612.00
No. Produced 44,762
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 76B
Weight
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length 213.7 inches
Width 81.5 inches
Height 57.9 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 223.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 5/8 & 3 39/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 145@4000
Rated Horsepower 31.54
Torque 206@2000
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Holley
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.09 to 1
2nd 1.92
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.67
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.56 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Hotchkiss
Recirculating ball and nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 0a55V100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models.

1960 All the FactsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1960 Ford Car Shop ManualDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
1960 A Wonderful New World of FordsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless 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 1960Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1960Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Aquamarine
Raven Black
Belmont Blue
Skymist Blue
Beachwood Brown
Orchid Gray
Adriatic Green
Meadowvale Green
Platinum
Montecarlo Red
Springdale Rose
Sultana Turquoise
Corinthian White
Yosemite Yellow
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
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