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1964 Ford Thunderbird
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Standard Specifications
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1964 Ford Thunderbird

1964 Ford Thunderbird

Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Original Base Price $4,589.00
No. Produced 22,715
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 63B
Weight
Wheelbase 113.2 inches
Length 205.4 inches
Width 77.7 inches
Height 52.6 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 9.7 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 300@4600
Rated Horsepower 52.41
Torque 427@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Special alloy 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 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 3.0 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Integral power
Service Power, self-adjusting
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 Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.15 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 22 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 20 Pints
Cooling System 19 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 4Y87Z100001
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 On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
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Additional Information

Buyer's Digest of New Car Facts for 1964Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1964 Ford Passenger Car PricesDetroit 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's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1964Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Prairie Bronze
Dynasty Green
Silver Mink
Patrician Green
Caspian Blue
Rangoon Red
Diamond Blue
Cascade Green
Rose Beige
Arcadian Blue
Raven Black
Wimbledon White
Vintage Burgandy
Brittany Blue
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Samoan Coral
Florentine Green
Silversmoke Gray
Phoenician Yellow
Pagoda Green
Chantilly Beige
Skylight Blue
Academy Blue
Navajo Beige
Arlington Gray
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
Pushbutton RadioStd
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