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1963 Ford Galaxie 4-Door Sedan

The Galaxie 4-door sedan provided traditional full-size American family transportation with modern 1960s styling.
3B52S534387
6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Galaxie

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code B Unknown Plant
Model Code 52 Galaxie
Engine Code S 6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Serial Number 534387 Production #534387

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year1963
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement144 CID
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionMAN
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Width79.9
Height55.5
Length209.9
Wheelbase119
Rear tread60
Front tread61

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2616.00
No. Produced 82419

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3663 lbs
Length 209.9 in.
Height 55.5 in.
Width 79.9 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Type Dual downdraft
Brake Horsepower 164@4400 hp
Type Fully synchronized
Torque 258@2200 ft/lbs
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Displacement 260.42 cu. in.
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Cooling System 13.5 Quarts
Battery 12 V
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Radiator Fin and tube
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive Rear wheel drive
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.5 x 14
Origin United States
Model Year 1963
Series Galaxie V8
Model Number 54B
Body Maker Ford
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 11 in.
Emergency Rear service brakes
Oil 4 qt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 3 pt.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type V8 Valve-in-head
Rated Horsepower 46.13 hp
Compression Ratio-Std 8.7 :1
Cylinders 8
Front Tread 61 in.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Differential Ratio 3.50 :1
Differential Hypoid
Carburetor Own
Clutch Size 10 inches
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.79 :1
2nd 1.7 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 2.87 :1
B &s 3 51/64 & 2 7/8

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.