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1973 FORD CUSTOM 500 V8 PILLARED HARDTOP


    1973 Ford Custom 500 V8

  • VIN 3J53F130857
  • The VIN decodes to a 1973 Ford Custom 500 V8.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1973
    Make
    Ford
  • Series
    Custom 500 V8
    Trim Level
    Pillared Hardtop
  • Origin
    United States
    Production
    42549
  • Base Price
    $3540.00 USD
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Body Maker
    Ford
    Weight
    4286 lbs
  • Model Number
    53D
    Doors
    4
  • Brakes
  • Emergency Brake
    Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
    Front Brake Size
    11.72 in.
  • Service
    Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
    Brake Size
    11 in.
  • Capacities
  • Transmission
    25 pt.
    Fuel Tank
    22 gal.
  • Oil
    5 qt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Motorcraft
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    2.75 :1
  • Dimension
  • Rear Tread
    64.4 in.
    Length
    219.5 in.
  • Width
    79.5 in.
    Wheelbase
    121 in.
  • Height
    54.3 in.
    Front Tread
    64.2 in.
  • Engine
  • Bore and Stroke
    4 & 3 1/2 in.
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Cylinders
    8
    Compression Ratio
    8.0 :1
  • Engine Type
    V8 overhead valve
    Engine Type
    Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic automatic
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Brake Horsepower
    158@3800 hp
  • Rated Horsepower
    51.2 hp
    Displacement
    351 cu. in.
  • Engine Type
    Dual downdraft
    Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Torque
    264@2400 ft/lbs
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
    Cooling System
    Centrifugal water pump
  • Fuel Type
    Regular
    Battery
    12
  • Radiator
    Tubular and fin
    Exhaust System
    Single
  • Cooling System
    16.3 Quarts
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • 429 cu. in. V8 engine
    Optional
    460 cu. in. V8 engine
    Optional
  • Power brakes
    Optional
    Air conditioning
    Optional
  • Power seats
    Optional
    Radio
    Optional
  • Power vent windows
    Optional
    Power windows
    Optional
  • 400 cu. in. V8 engine
    Optional
    Power steering
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Integral power
  • Suspension
  • Rear Suspension
    Coil springs
    Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
  • Transmission
  • Drive
    Rear wheel drive
    Gears
    3
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Spare Location
    Trunk
    Wheel Size
    15 x 5
  • Tire Size
    G78 x 15

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