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| 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 6 Series | ||
| Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,936.00 | |
| No. Produced | 55,461 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 57B | |
| Weight | 3,766lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 213.3 inches | |
| Width | 78 inches | |
| Height | 54.8 inches | |
| Front Tread | 62 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 62 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline 6, overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 240 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3.18 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.2 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 150@4000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 38.4 | |
| Torque | 234@2200 | |
| Main Bearings | 7 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Constant mesh | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.99 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.75 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.17 |
| Clutch Type | Semicentrifugal | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.1 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil link | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Dual hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Cable and conduit on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Down flow | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8.15 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 25 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 13 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 8a56V100001 | ||
| 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 tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 1970 Ford Car Facts Book | Detroit 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 (1968) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 1968 Ford- Mercury Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 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 |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1968 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Raven Black | |
| Wimbledon White | ||
| Candyapple Red | ||
| Brittany Blue | ||
| Pebble Beige | ||
| Upper- Wimbledon White/Lower - Raven Black | ||
| Upper- Wimbledon White/Lower- Candyapple Red | ||
| Upper- Raven Black/Lower - Candyapple Red | ||
| Upper-Wimbledon White/Lower-Brittany Blule | ||
| Upper-Raven Black/Lower-Pebble Beige | ||
| Upper-Wimbledon White/Lower-Pebble Beige | ||
| Lime Gold | ||
| Diamond Blue | ||
| Tahoe Turquoise | ||
| Royal Maroon | ||
| Gulfstream Aqua | ||
| Seafoam Green | ||
| Highland Green | ||
| Meadowlark Yellow | ||
| Presidential Blue | ||
| Sunlit Gold | ||
| Upper-Raven Black/Lower-Royal Maroon | ||
| Upper-Wimbledon White/Lower-Royal Maroon | ||
| Upper-Raven Black/Lower-Diamond Blue | ||
| Upper-Wimbledon White/Lower-Diamond Blue | ||
| Upper-Wimbledon White/Lower-Presidential Blue | ||
| Upper-Presidential Blue/Lower-Brittany Blue | ||
| Upper-Wimbledon White/Lower-Gulfstream Aqua | ||
| Upper-Wimbledon White/Lower-Highland Green | ||
| Upper-Raven Black/Lower-Seafoam Green | ||
| Upper-Wimbledon White/Lower-Seafoam Green | ||
| Upper-Raven Black/Lower-Sunlit Gold | ||
| Upper-Wimbledon White/Lower-Sunlit Gold | ||
| Upper-Raven Black/Lower-Meadowlark Yellow | ||
| Upper-Wimbledon White/Lower-Meadowlark Yellow | ||
| Upper-Raven Black/Lower-Lime Gold | ||
| Upper-Wimbledon White/Lower-Lime Gold | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| 427 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 428 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| Select-Shift automatic transmission | Opt | |
| 390 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Power seats | Opt | |
| Power vent windows | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Power antenna | Opt | |
| Speed control device | Opt | |