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1963 Ford Fairlane Station Wagon 4-Door Custom Ranch Wagon

The Fairlane Custom Ranch Wagon added upscale trim to the practical mid-size wagon formula.
3A48S149975
6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Engine
4-Door Custom Ranch Wagon
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Fairlane Station Wagon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 48 Fairlane Station Wagon
Engine Code S 6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Serial Number 149975 Production #149975

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane Station Wagon
Year1963
Body Style4-Door Custom Ranch Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement144 CID
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Length201.8
Front tread57
Rear tread56
Wheelbase115.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2613.00
No. Produced 29612

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Length 201.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Cylinders 6
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive Rear wheel drive
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7 x 14
Series Fairlane 6 Station Wagon
Make Ford
Model Year 1963
Origin United States
Model Number 71B
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 11 in.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 2.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Differential Ratio 3.50 :1
Differential Hypoid
Front Tread 57 in.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Wheelbase 115.5 in.
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Main Bearings 4
Torque 203@2200 ft/lbs
Brake Horsepower 138@4200 hp
Type Single downdraft
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

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.