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1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE

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    1955 Ford Thunderbird

  • VIN P5FH158203
  • The VIN decodes to a 1955 Ford Thunderbird.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1955
    Make
    Ford
  • Series
    Thunderbird
    Trim Level
    Convertible
  • Origin
    United States
    Production
    16155
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Model Number
    40A
    Body Maker
    Ford
  • Doors
    2
  • Brakes
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
    Brake Size
    11 in.
  • Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Capacities
  • Oil
    5 qt.
    Rear Differential
    3 pt.
  • Fuel Tank
    17 1/2 gal.
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
    Clutch Size
    11.1 inches
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    3.73 :1
  • Dimension
  • Width
    70.3 in.
    Wheelbase
    102 in.
  • Length
    175.3 in.
    Rear Tread
    56 in.
  • Height
    50.2 in.
  • Engine
  • Compression Ratio
    8.1 :1
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
    Rated Horsepower
    45 hp
  • Bore and Stroke
    3 3/4 & 3 19/64 in.
    Cylinders
    8
  • Engine No. Location
    On engine side of dash under hood.
    Block Material
    Cast Iron
  • Brake Horsepower
    193@4400 hp
    Valve Lifters
    Mechanical
  • Engine Type
    Downdraft 4-barrel
    Torque
    280@2600 ft/lbs
  • Engine Type
    Helical
    Engine Numbers
    Starting 40A-100001
  • Displacement
    291.3 cu. in.
    Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Fuel Type
    Regular
    Cooling System
    20 Quarts
  • Radiator
    Fin and tube
    Battery
    6
  • Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Fordomatic automatic transmission
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Worm & roller
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent coil springs
    Rear Suspension
    Longitudinal leaf spring
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 1st
    2.32 :1
    2nd
    1.48 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    2.82 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    On dash panel under hood.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Tire Size
    6.7 x 15
    Spare Location
    Trunk

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