1963 Ford Galaxie 500 2-Door Hardtop
The Galaxie 500 hardtop featured sleek pillarless styling that was highly popular in the early 1960s.
3S63X100001
8 Cyl. 352 C.I.
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Pilot Plant
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Galaxie 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Plant Code | S | Pilot Plant |
| Model Code | 63 | Galaxie 500 |
| Engine Code | X | 8 Cyl. 352 C.I. |
| Serial Number | 100001 | Production #100001 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500
Year1963
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement352 CID
Horsepower220 HP
Compression Ratio8.9:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantPilot Plant
Plant CodeS
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Height55.5
Width79.9
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
$2783.00
No. Produced
49733
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3615
lbs
Length
209.9
in.
Height
55.5
in.
Width
79.9
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Displacement
260.42
cu. in.
Type
Dual downdraft
Rated Horsepower
46.13
hp
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Torque
258@2200
ft/lbs
Brake Horsepower
164@4400
hp
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Type
V8 Valve-in-head
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator
Fin and tube
Exhaust System
Single with crossover
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
13.5 Quarts
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
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
7.5 x 14
Origin
United States
Model Year
1963
Series
Galaxie 500 - V8
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
65A
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size
11
in.
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Oil
4
qt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Transmission
3
pt.
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Compression Ratio-Std
8.7
:1
Cylinders
8
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Fully synchronized
Wheelbase
119
in.
Rear Tread
60
in.
Front Tread
61
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.50
:1
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.