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1960 Ford Thunderbird Series 63A
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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1960 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop

1960 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop

Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Original Base Price $3,426.00
No. Produced 78,447
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 63A
Weight 3,799lbs
Wheelbase 113 inches
Length 205.3 inches
Width 77 inches
Height 54.2 inches
Front Tread 60 inches
Rear Tread 57 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 351.86 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 300@4600
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 381@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Engine No. Location On engine side of dash under hood.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Holley or Ford
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.49 to 1
2nd 1.59
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.15
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.70 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 Dual
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 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3.75 Pints
Cooling System 19 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Milestone Car
VIN/Serial no. Starting 0Y71Y100001
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

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 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
Acapulco Blue
Belmont Blue
Diamond Blue
Kingston Blue
Skymist Blue
Beachwood Brown
Royal Burgandy
Gunpowder Gray
Adriatic Green
Briarcliffe Green
Meadowvale Green
Moroccan Ivory
Platinum
Montecarlo Red
Palm Springs Rose
Springdale Rose
Sultana Turquoise
Corinthian White
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
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