VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1961
Make Ford
Series Galaxie V8
Trim Level Tudor Sedan*
Original Base Price $2,420.00
No. Produced 27,780
Body
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Model Number 62A
Weight 3,586lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length 209.9 inches
Width 79.9 inches
Height 57 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Engine
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 291.3 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 3/4 & 3 19/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 9.6 to 1
Brake Horsepower 175@4200
Rated Horsepower 45
Torque 279@2200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers Last 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 throat
Make Own
Transmission
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.78 to 1
2nd 1.61
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 3.38
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.56 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Hotchkiss
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
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 Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size 7.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 19 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. Starting 1a51W100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11 Digits 1: Model year Digits 2: Assembly plant Digits 3-4: Body style Digits 5: Engine Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location
Additional Information
Additional Information No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models.