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1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL - V8 Series
Fastback Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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1963 Ford Galaxie 500 2-Door Hardtop

1963 Ford Galaxie 500 2-Door Hardtop

Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Original Base Price
No. Produced 33,870
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 63C
Weight
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length 209.9 inches
Width 79.9 inches
Height
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 351.86 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.9 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 220@4300
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 336@2600
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 Dual downdraft
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 3.50 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
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 5 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 3a68F100001
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
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Additional Information

1963 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 1963Los 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
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Corinthian White No. 2
Sandshell Beige
Silver Moss
Ming Green
Glacier Blue
Viking Blue
Oxford Blue
Rose Beige
Rangoon Red
Chestnut
Heritage Burgundy
Raven Black
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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