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| 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Series 8-58 | ||
| Skyliner | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Holley | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| 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 | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| 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. | |||