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| 1963 Ford Fairlane 6 Station Wagon Series | ||
| Squire | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,791.00 | |
| No. Produced | 7,983 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 71E | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115.5 inches | |
| Length | 201.8 inches | |
| Width | 56 inches | |
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 57 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 169.57 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 2 15/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.4 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 138@4200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 29.4 | |
| Torque | 203@2200 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Cast 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 3.29 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.83 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 4.48 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.50 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single with crossover | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 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 | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 15 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 3a49U100001 | ||
| 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 | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| This model had bench seats. Model 71G (with same VIN) had bucket seats. No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models. | |||
| References | |
| 1963 All the Facts | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1963 Fairlane/Meteor Shop Manual Supplement | 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 April 1963 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Corinthian White No. 2 | ||
| Sandshell Beige | ||
| Silver Moss | ||
| Ming Green | ||
| Glacier Blue | ||
| Viking Blue | ||
| Oxford Blue | ||
| Rose Beige | ||
| Rangoon Red | ||
| Chestnut | ||
| Heritage Burgundy | ||
| Raven Black | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Fordomatic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |