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Original Base Price |
$4,148.00
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No. Produced |
130,644
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Ford
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
71H
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Weight |
4,545lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
121 inches
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Length |
219.2 inches
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Width |
79.2 inches
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Height |
57 inches
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Front Tread |
63.3 inches
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Rear Tread |
64.3 inches
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Engine | |
Type | V8, OHV | |
Displacement | 351 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 1/2 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 9.0 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 240@4600 | |
Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
Torque | 350@2600 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Autolite
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Transmission | |
Type | Fully synchronized | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.42 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.61 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 2.33 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
11 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.25 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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Rear |
Coil link
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Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball and nut
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Brakes |
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Service |
Dual hydraulic
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Front Size |
11 inches
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Rear Size |
11 inches
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Emergency |
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
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Size |
11 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | |
Radiator | Tubular and fin | |
Fuel Type | Regular | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | G78 x 15 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 23 Gallons | |
Oil | 5 Quarts | |
Transmission | 3.5 Pints | |
Cooling System | 16.5 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | Starting 1a76H100001 | |
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 | | |
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References | |
1971 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 (1971) | 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 |
Automotive Industries March 15 1971 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | Black |
| Light Gold |
| Medium Blue Metallic |
| Pastel Blue |
| Red |
| White |
| Medium Brown Metallic |
| Yellow |
| Maroon Metallic |
| Dark Blue Metallic |
| Dark Green Metallic |
| Medium Green Metallic |
| Gray Gold Metallic |
| Light Green |
| Light Pewter Metallic |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| 390 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt |
| 400 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt |
| 429 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt |
| Power windows | Opt |
| Air conditioning | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
| Power seats | Opt |
| Radio | Opt |
| Speed control device | Opt |
| Front disc rear drum brakes | Opt |
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