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1970 Ford Thunderbird
Landau
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $5,182.00
No. Produced 8,401
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 57B
Weight 4,509lbs
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 212.5 inches
Width 78 inches
Height 53.6 inches
Front Tread 62 inches
Rear Tread 62 inches
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 429 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.36 & 3 1/29 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 360@4600
Rated Horsepower 60.83
Torque 480@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Autolite
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 2.75 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Integral power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 23/32 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 2.15 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 26 Pints
Cooling System 18.6 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 0a87N100001
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 plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information
This model has bench seats. Model 57C has bucket seats (same VIN).

1970 Ford Car Facts BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Ford Armchair Estimator (1970)Detroit 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
Automotive Industries March 15 1970Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Black
Dark Ivy Green Metallic
Dark Maroon
Light Gold
Light Ivy Yellow
Medium Blue Metallic
Medium Gold Metallic
Medium Ivy Green Metallic
Red
White
Dark Aqua Metallic
Deep Blue Metallic
Light Grey Metallic
Pastel Yellow
Green Fire
Dark Brown Metallic
Dark Blue
Chestnut Brown Metallic
Dark Grey Metallic
Medium Brown Metallic
Olive Fire
Burgandy Fire
Bronze Fire
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
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