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| 1971 Ford Thunderbird | ||
| Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $5,295.00 | |
| No. Produced | 9,146 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 65C | |
| Weight | 4,572lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 114.7 inches | |
| Length | 212.5 inches | |
| Width | 78 inches | |
| Height | 57.9 inches | |
| Front Tread | 62.3 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 62.3 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, OHV | |
| Displacement | 429 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.36 & 3 1/29 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 360@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 60.83 | |
| Torque | 480@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Autolite | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Cruise-O-Matic automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Not applicable | |
| 2nd | Not applicable | |
| 3rd | Not applicable | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Not applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.75 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Helical coil | ||
| Steering Gear | Integral power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 23/32 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Cable and conduit on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | H78 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 23 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 25.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 19.4 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 1a83N100001 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Black | |
| Medium Blue Metallic | ||
| Pastel Blue | ||
| White | ||
| Red | ||
| Dark Brown Metallic | ||
| Medium Brown Metallic | ||
| Yellow | ||
| Maroon Metallic | ||
| Dark Blue Metallic | ||
| Medium Green Metallic | ||
| Gray Gold Metallic | ||
| Light Green | ||
| Light Pewter Metallic | ||
| Dark Gray Metallic | ||
| Deep Blue Metallic | ||
| Bright Aqua Metallic | ||
| Blue Fire | ||
| Burgandy Fire | ||
| Dark Green | ||
| Light Yellow Gold | ||
| Tan | ||
| Green Fire | ||
| Walnut Fire | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Air conditioning | Opt | |