VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1972
Make Ford
Series LTD Brougham
Trim Level Hardtop*
Original Base Price $4,050.00
No. Produced 23,364
Body
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Model Number 57K
Weight 3,989lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 121 inches
Length 218.4 inches
Width 79.2 inches
Height 53 inches
Front Tread 63.3 inches
Rear Tread 64.3 inches
Engine
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 351 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 to 1
Brake Horsepower 240@4600
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 350@2600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rawsonville
Transmission
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.42 to 1
2nd 1.61
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 2.33
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.75 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Integral power
Brakes
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Regular
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size G78 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 16.5 Quarts
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2a67H100001
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 On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.