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| 1954 Ford Mainline 6 Series | ||
| Tudor Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,497.00 | |
| No. Produced | 123,329 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 70A | |
| Weight | 3,057lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115.5 inches | |
| Length | 198.3 inches | |
| Width | 74.2 inches | |
| Height | 64.1 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 223.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 5/8 & 3 39/64 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.2 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 115@3900 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 31.54 | |
| Torque | 193@2200 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | Starting A4-100001 | |
| Engine No. Location | Plate on left front door pillar post. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Holley | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.78 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.61 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.64 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel 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 | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 15 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | |||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Engine | |||
| Digits 2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 4: Series & Body style | |||
| Digits 5-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on left front door pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A4Ab100001 to A4A165959, A4Bb100001 to A4Bb161398, A4Cb100001 to A4Cb165497, A4Gb100001 to A4Gb196269, A4Db100001 to A4Db202233, A4Eb100001 to A4Eb188571, A4Kb100001 to A4Kb173157, A4Lb100001 to A4Lb162069, A4Ub100001 to A4Ub166654, A4Mb100001 to A4Mb168505, A4Nb100001 to A4Nb174160, A4Rb100001 to A4Rb149189, A4Sb100001 to A4Sb172860, A4Pb100001 to A4Pb178501, A4Fb100001 to A4Fb235822. No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models. | |||
| References | |
| 54 Ford More Than Ever the Standard of the American Road | Detroit 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. 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 January 1954 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age July 1954 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Sheridan Blue | |
| Torch Red | ||
| Glacier Blue | ||
| Dovetone Gray | ||
| Cadet Blue Metallic | ||
| Killarney Green Metallic | ||
| Sea Haze Green | ||
| Sandalwood Tan | ||
| Sandstone White | ||
| Highland Green Metallic | ||
| Lancer Maroon Metallic | ||
| Cameo Coral | ||
| Golden Rod Yellow | ||
| Sky Haze Green | ||
| Sierra Brown Metallic | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Fordomatic automatic transmission | Opt | |