1973 Ford Galaxie 500 V8 Hardtop
This Galaxie 500 V8 hardtop gave the 1973 full-size line a pillarless roofline at $3,735; 70,080 were built on the 121" wheelbase.
3B58J103187
(J)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford Galaxie 500 V8
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | B | Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B) |
| Model Code | 58 | Galaxie 500 V8 |
| Engine Code | J | (J) |
| Serial Number | 103187 | Production #103187 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500 V8
Year1973
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine(J)
Assembly PlantOakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production70080
Weight4268
Doors2
Wheelbase121
Width79.5
Height53.5
Front Tread64.2
Rear Tread64.4
Length219.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission25
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.75
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity22
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16.3 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power vent windows / Power windows / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Green / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Red Metallic / Two Tone Colors Available / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3735.00
Other
Fbsize11.72
Wsize15 x 5
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.