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1969 Ford Thunderbird
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $4,807.00
No. Produced 2,361
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 65A
Weight 4,533lbs
Wheelbase 114.7 inches
Length 206.9 inches
Width 77.3 inches
Height 52.3 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 11 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 360@4600
Rated Horsepower 60.83
Torque 476@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 Select Shift 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 2.8 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 10 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 11 1/32 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.25 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 26 Pints
Cooling System 19.9 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 9a83N100001
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 bucket seats. Model 65C has bench seats (same VIN).

1969 Car Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Presenting the 'Better Idea' Cars for 1969Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Ford Fleet 1969Detroit 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 1969Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Black
Maroon
Dark Ivy Green Metallic
Pastel Gray
Light Aqua
Dark Aqua Metallic
Medium Orchid Metallic
Light Green
Medium Lime Metallic
Dark Aqua Metallic
Dark Orchid Metallic
Light Gray Metallic
White
Platinum
Medium Blue Metallic
Medium Blue Metallic
Light Gold
Medium Gold Metallic
Red
Medium Red Metallic
Light Aurora Copper Metallic
Yellow
Dark Blue Metallic
Burnt Orange Metallic
Dark Grey Metallic
Light Ivy Yellow
Calypso Coral
Medium Emerald Metallic
Medium Blue Metallic
Light Emerald Green Metallic
Light Blue
Red Primer
Grey Primer
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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