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1963 MERCURY COMET CUSTOM 6 SEDAN

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Sedan*

    1963 Mercury Comet Custom 6

  • VIN 3H12U530817
  • The VIN decodes to a 1963 Mercury Comet Custom 6.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1963
    Make
    Mercury
  • Series
    Comet Custom 6
    Trim Level
    Sedan
  • Origin
    United States
    Base Price
    $2226.00 USD
  • Production
    27498
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Weight
    2506 lbs
    Body Maker
    Mercury
  • Model Number
    54B
  • Brakes
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
    Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Brake Size
    9 in.
  • Capacities
  • Fuel Tank
    14 gal.
    Rear Differential
    2.5 pt.
  • Oil
    3.5 qt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Own
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Size
    8.5 inches
    Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
  • Differential
  • Differential Ratio
    3.50 :1
    Differential
    Hypoid
  • Dimension
  • Rear Tread
    54.5 in.
    Wheelbase
    114 in.
  • Length
    194.8 in.
    Front Tread
    55 in.
  • Width
    70.4 in.
  • Engine
  • Engine No. Location
    On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
    Cylinders
    6
  • Compression Ratio
    8.7 :1
    Engine Type
    Single downdraft
  • Brake Horsepower
    85@4200 hp
    Main Bearings
    4
  • Block Material
    Cast Iron
    Torque
    134@2000 ft/lbs
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Displacement
    144.32 cu. in.
  • Engine Type
    Inline Valve-in-head
    Engine Numbers
    Last letter in serial no.
  • Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
    Bore and Stroke
    3 1/2 & 2 1/2 in.
  • Rated Horsepower
    29.4 hp
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Battery
    12
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Radiator
    Fin and tube
    Cooling System
    8.75 Quarts
  • Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
    Exhaust System
    Single
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • 170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
    Optional
    Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission
    Optional
  • Pushbutton Radio
    Optional
    Power brakes
    Optional
  • Power steering
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Recirculating ball
  • Suspension
  • Rear Suspension
    Longitudinal leaf spring
    Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 1st
    3.29 :1
    2nd
    1.83 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    4.48 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    Stamped on left cowl-to-front-spring pocket strut.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Spare Location
    Trunk
    Tire Size
    6 x 13

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