- VIN 3A53P141458
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The VIN decodes to a 1973 Ford Custom 500 V8.
1973 Ford Custom 500 V8
- Basic
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Model Year1973MakeFord
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SeriesCustom 500 V8Trim LevelPillared Hardtop
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OriginUnited StatesProduction42549
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Base Price$3540.00 USD
- Axle Type
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Axle TypeSemifloating
- Body
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Body MakerFordWeight4286 lbs
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Model Number53DDoors4
- Brakes
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Emergency BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakesFront Brake Size11.72 in.
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ServicePower front disc rear self-adjusting drumBrake Size11 in.
- Capacities
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Transmission25 pt.Fuel Tank22 gal.
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Oil5 qt.
- Carburetor
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Carburetor MakeMotorcraft
- Differential
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DifferentialHypoidDifferential Ratio2.75 :1
- Dimension
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Rear Tread64.4 in.Length219.5 in.
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Width79.5 in.Wheelbase121 in.
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Height54.3 in.Front Tread64.2 in.
- Engine
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Bore and Stroke4 & 3 1/2 in.Main Bearings5
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Cylinders8Compression Ratio8.0 :1
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Engine TypeV8 overhead valveEngine TypeSelect-Shift Cruise-O-Matic automatic
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LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pinBrake Horsepower158@3800 hp
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Rated Horsepower51.2 hpDisplacement351 cu. in.
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Engine TypeDual downdraftValve LiftersHydraulic
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Torque264@2400 ft/lbs
- Exterior Colors
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Exterior Colors
- Other Systems Specifications
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Ignition SystemDistributor and coilCooling SystemCentrifugal water pump
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Fuel TypeRegularBattery12
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RadiatorTubular and finExhaust SystemSingle
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Cooling System16.3 Quarts
- Standard/Optional Equipment
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429 cu. in. V8 engineOptional460 cu. in. V8 engineOptional
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Power brakesOptionalAir conditioningOptional
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Power seatsOptionalRadioOptional
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Power vent windowsOptionalPower windowsOptional
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400 cu. in. V8 engineOptionalPower steeringOptional
- Steering Gear
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Steering GearIntegral power
- Suspension
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Rear SuspensionCoil springsFront SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
- Transmission
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DriveRear wheel driveGears3
- VIN Data
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VIN LocationOn plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
- Wheels, Rims & Tires
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Spare LocationTrunkWheel Size15 x 5
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Tire SizeG78 x 15
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