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| 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Series 8-58 | ||
| Skyliner | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,907.00 | |
| No. Produced | 14,713 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 51A | |
| Weight | 4,069lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 118 inches | |
| Length | 211 inches | |
| Width | 78 inches | |
| Height | 56.3 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56.4 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 331.44 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 19/64 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 265@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
| Torque | 360@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 1st letter in serial no. | |
| Engine No. Location | Plate on left front door pillar post. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Holley | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.37 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.51 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.81 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 11 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.56 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 19 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | W 4th digit | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Engine | |||
| Digits 2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 4: Series & Body style | |||
| Digits 5-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on left front door pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: B8Cb100001 to B8Cb156904, B8Db100001 to B8Db177041, B8Eb100001 to B8Eb227152, B8Lb100001 to B8Lb152332, B8Mb100001 to B8Mb139312, B8Rb100001 to B8Rb165411, B8Pb100001 to B8Pb157692, B8ab100001 to B8ab116294(MA), B8ab100001 to B8ab12275 (NY B8Ab100001 to B8Ab151273, B8Gb100001 to B8Gb166903, B8Fb100001 to B8Fb280733, B8Kb100001 to B8Kb164457, B8Ub100001 to B8Ub135665. No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models. | |||
| References | |
| All the Facts about the 1958 Ford | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1971 Ford Car Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Colonial White | |
| Gunmetal Gray Metallic | ||
| Silvertone Blue Metallic | ||
| Azure Blue | ||
| Silvertone Green Metallic | ||
| Seaspray Green | ||
| Gulfstream Blue | ||
| Torch Red No. 2 | ||
| Sun Gold | ||
| Bali Bronze Metallic | ||
| Desert Beige | ||
| Palomino Tan | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |