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1974 Ford Ranchero Glenwood Touring Car

The Glenwood Touring Car was a dressier Ranchero trim atop the 114"-wheelbase Torino-based pickup. It accounted for 11,328 units for the year.
4A48H160570
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Glenwood Touring Car
Body
Atlanta, GA (A)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Ranchero

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA (A)
Model Code 48 Ranchero
Engine Code H 351 CID V8 (H)
Serial Number 160570 Production #160570

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelRanchero
Year1974
Body StyleGlenwood Touring Car
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA (A)
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID

Dimensions

Production11328
Doors2
Rear Tread62.9
Wheelbase114
Front Tread62.8

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring

Brakes

Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity26.5
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling15.7 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin

Colors

Exterior ColorsBright Blue Metallic / Bright Dark Blue Metallic / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Bright Yellow Gold Metallic / Buff / Dark Green Metallic / Dark Red / Dark Yellow Green Metallic / Ginger Metallic / Light Blue / Light Grabber Blue / Maize Yellow / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Chestnut Metallic / Medium Dark Gold Metallic / Medium Ginger Metallic / Medium Goldenrod / Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic / Medium Lime Yellow / Orange / Pastel Blue / Pastel Lime / Red / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Metallic / Tan Metallic / White Decor

Other

Fbsize10.72

Specifications are for this model. The 1974 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.