1963 Ford Galaxie 500 4-Door Hardtop
The Galaxie 500 4-door hardtop offered family practicality with the stylish pillarless roofline of a sport coupe.
3W64X155088
8 Cyl. 352 C.I.
Engine
4-Door Hardtop
Body
Wayne, MI
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 | W | Wayne, MI |
| Model Code | 64 | Galaxie 500 |
| Engine Code | X | 8 Cyl. 352 C.I. |
| Serial Number | 155088 | Production #155088 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500
Year1963
Body Style4-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 PlantWayne, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Height55.5
Width79.9
Length209.9
Wheelbase119
Front tread61
Rear tread60
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2948.00
No. Produced
26558
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3695
lbs
Length
209.9
in.
Width
79.9
in.
Height
55.5
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Rated Horsepower
46.13
hp
Type
Dual downdraft
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Displacement
260.42
cu. in.
Brake Horsepower
164@4400
hp
Torque
258@2200
ft/lbs
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
Make
Ford
Origin
United States
Model Year
1963
Series
Galaxie 500 - V8
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
75A
Brake Size
11
in.
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Oil
4
qt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Transmission
3
pt.
Type
Fully synchronized
Compression Ratio-Std
8.7
:1
Cylinders
8
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Front Tread
61
in.
Wheelbase
119
in.
Rear Tread
60
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.