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1962 Ford Thunderbird Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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1962 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop

1962 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop

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Original Base Price $4,321.00
No. Produced 68,127
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 63A
Weight 4,132lbs
Wheelbase 113 inches
Length 205 inches
Width 76 inches
Height 54.2 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 389.09 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 3/64 & 3 25/32 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 300@4600
Rated Horsepower 52.41
Torque 427@2800
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
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 Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Own
Type Cruise-O-Matic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.00 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Integral power
Service Power, hydraulic
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 19 Pints
Cooling System 20.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2Y83Z100001
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
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Additional Information
Cooling system capacity includes heater.

1962 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
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 April 1962Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Raven Black
Corinthian White
Rangoon Red
Silver Mink
Diamond Blue
Acapulco Blue
Caspian Blue
Cascade Green
Chalfonte Blue
Patrician Green
Ming Green
Deep Sea Blue
Sandshell Beige
Fieldstone Tan
Chestnut
Castillian Gold
Tucson Yellow
Sahara Rose
Heritage Burgandy
Skymist Blue
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
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