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Original Base Price |
$2,736.00
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No. Produced |
162
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Ford
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
58B
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Weight |
3,700lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
120 inches
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Length |
216 inches
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Width |
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Height |
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Front Tread |
59 inches
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Rear Tread |
56.4 inches
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Engine | |
Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
Displacement | 291.3 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 19/64 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 8.8 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 200@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 45 | |
Torque | 285@2200 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
Block Material | Cast Iron | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | On left front door pillar post. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Holley or Ford
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Transmission | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.4 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.49 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 2.86 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
10 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.56 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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Rear |
Hotchkiss
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Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball and nut
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Brakes |
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Service |
Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
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Front Size |
11 inches
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Rear Size |
11 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
11 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Fin and tube | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 7.5 x 14 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 20 Gallons | |
Oil | 5 Quarts | |
Transmission | 3.25 Pints | |
Cooling System | 19 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 5 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | 0U58W700001 & up | |
VIN Description | Total Digits: 5 |
| Digits 1-5: Production number |
VIN Location | On left front pillar hinge post. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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References | |
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
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 |
Motor Age November 1949 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
Automotive Industries March 15 1950 | Los Angeles Public Library |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | Enamel | |
Colors | Snow White |
| Petal Yellow |
| Talisman Red |
| Jet Stream Blue |
| Desert Tan |
| Light Aqua |
| Blue Aqua |
| Mist Green |
| President Red |
| Moonrise Gray |
| Velvet Maroon |
| Platinum Gray Metallic |
| Durex Gold Metallic |
| Star Blue Metallic |
| Jade Glint Green Metallic |
| Redwood Metallic |
| These are standard 1959 Edsel colors |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Automatic transmission | Opt |
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