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| 1966 Ford Fairlane 6 500 Series | ||
| Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,378.00 | |
| No. Produced | 75,947 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 63B | |
| Weight | 2,997lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 116 inches | |
| Length | 197 inches | |
| Width | 74 inches | |
| Height | 54.3 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline 6, overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 200 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.68 & 3.13 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.2 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 120@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 32.5 | |
| Torque | 190@2400 | |
| Main Bearings | 7 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.76 | |
| 2nd | 1.69 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.74 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.25 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Hotchkiss | ||
| Steering Gear | Magic Circle recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 10 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Cable and conduit on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.95 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 3.5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 9.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 6a43T100001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 11 | ||
| Digits 1: Model year | |||
| Digits 2: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 3-4: Body style | |||
| Digits 5: Engine | |||
| Digits 6-11: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Ford Car Facts Book 1966 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1966 Ford Passenger Car Prices | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 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 |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1966 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Raven Black | ||
| Arcadian Blue | ||
| Sahara Beige | ||
| Nightmist Blue | ||
| Wimbledon White | ||
| Antique Bronze | ||
| Ivy Green | ||
| Candyapple Red | ||
| Tahoe Turquoise | ||
| Emberglo | ||
| Vintage burgandy | ||
| Silver Blue | ||
| Sauterne Gold | ||
| Silver Frost | ||
| Springtime Yellow | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| 390 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 289 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |