1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD TIE RODS GENERATOR
1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD TIE RODS MANUAL
1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD TIE RODS SERIES

The Station Wagon Series continued with Ranch Wagon, Country Sedan and Country Squire models. The Fairlane was now the base model in the full-sized lineup, along with the Fairlane 500, Galaxie and range-topping Starliner. The Fabulous Fords of the 1960's looked all-new with twin headlights riding in a scalloped-square front clip. Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner weighed 4,609-pounds.ĪLL Parts for 1958 Ford Cars > + Read More A total of 14,713 units were produced in 1958. The 1958 Skyliner sold for $3,163 while the standard convertible sold for $2,650 and the sedan went for $2,055. It was the most expensive vehicle offered by Ford. The convertible version of a Fabulous Ford Fairlane 500, Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner (also called Skyliner Retractable Convertible), had been sold for three years - 1957, 1958, and 1959. Galaxie production was started in Lorain, Ohio at Ford's Lorain Assembly plant for 1958 and continued through 1959 with 102,869 Galaxies produced there. The new 352 cubic inch V8, also dubbed 'Interceptor' and rated at 300 hp made its debut. Engines were also updated, with the 272 CID dropped, the 292 CID making 205 hp, and a new-generation 332 CID (5.4 L) FE V8 rated at 240 HP in 2 barrel form and 265 HP in 4 barrel 'Interceptor' form.

1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD TIE RODS MANUAL

A new 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic was optional along with the 2-speed Ford-O-Matic and manual transmission. The rectangular grille openings gave way to circles, and a simulated hood scoop was added. The line was freshened with a simulated hood scoop and dual-headlight front clip for 1958. This model was very successful, being the best selling car in America, overtaking arch rival Chevrolet for the first time since 1935.ĪLL Parts for 1957 Ford Cars > + Read More In a survey of 1957 Fabulous Ford owners in the March, 1957 issue of Popular Mechanics, only 6.2% of owners ordered seat belts. It moved to perimeter rails out, so that they would fully envelope the passengers.

1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD TIE RODS GENERATOR

The radio had a transistorized audio output stage for the first time.4 There were lights for the generator and oil instead of gauges.5 The controls became recessed for more safety (the Lifeguard safety package was still available)Ī new frame was used for the 1957 Fords. It came standard with the deep-dish steering wheel. This option was dubbed 'E code' and was available in all body types. The 285 HP engine had a racing cam and was only available to NASCAR and possibly other racers. The 270 HP version had the same cam as all the other V-8's but had vibration dampers on the valve springs. Two dual 4 barrel versions of the naturally aspirated (non-supercharged) 312 cubic inch V8 rated at 270 and 285 HP were available. The V8 lineup included a 272 CID (4.5 L) Y-block making 190 hp, a 292 CID (4.8 L) Thunderbird version making 212 hp, a 312 cubic inch V8 making 245 HP and a fabulous supercharged 312 CID (5.1 L) Thunderbird Special making 300 hp, and designated 'Police Interceptor' on the glove box.

The 223 CID (3.7 L) OHV Straight-6 continued, now with 144 hp. A new car/pickup truck hybrid based on the short-wheelbase chassis was also introduced, the Ranchero.

The two Custom lines used a 116 in (2946 mm) wheelbase, while the Fairlanes had 118 in (2997 mm) between the wheels. A plethora of trim lines was introduced, starting with the base 'Custom', 'Custom 300', 'Fairlane', and top-line 'Fairlane 500'. The 1957 models retained a single-headlight front end like their predecessors, but were unmistakable with their long flanks and tailfins.

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