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| 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Eight Series 0BA | ||
| Fordor Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,525.00 | |
| No. Produced | 247,181 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 73B | |
| Weight | 3,033lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 114 inches | |
| Length | 196 11/16 inches | |
| Width | 72 13/16 inches | |
| Height | 64 11/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 239.4 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/16 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.8 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 100@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 32.5 | |
| Torque | 181@2000 | |
| Main Bearings | 3 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Same as serial number. | |
| Engine No. Location | Right frame rail opposite engine and on dash panel. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.82 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.60 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.62 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.73 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 10 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 16 x 4.5 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 6 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 16 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 21 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Right frame rail opoosite engine and on dash panel. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: B0AT100001 to B0AT164852, B0CS100001 to B0CS170361, B0DL100001 to B0DL172707, B0EG100001 to B0EG176410, B0LB100001 to B0LB162751, B0MP100001 to B0MP176965, B0RH100001 to B0RH163828, B0SP100001 to B0SP186605, B0BF100001 to B0BF180989, B0CH100001 to B0CH219513, B0DA100001 to B0DA239619, B0KC100001 to B0KC176000, B0LU100001 to B0LU171201, B0NR100001 to B0NR175730, B0SR100001 to B0SR163682, B0HM100001 & up. No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models. | |||
| References | |
| 1950 Passenger Car Data | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 50 Ways New - The '50 Ford | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age November 1949 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1950 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Sheridan Blue | ||
| Dover Gray | ||
| Cambridge Maroon Metallic | ||
| Palisades Green | ||
| Sunland Beige | ||
| Black | ||
| Bimini Blue Metallic | ||
| Hawthorne Green Metallic | ||
| Osage Green Metallic | ||
| Matador Red Metallic | ||
| Sportsman's Green | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||