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1969 Ford Custom 500 Ranch Wagon 4-Dr. Dual Face Rear

Dual-facing rear seat variant increasing passenger capacity to ten
9R72H123456
8 Cyl. 351 C.I. (2-V) (250 HP)
Engine
4-Dr. Dual Face Rear
Body
San Jose, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1969 Ford Custom 500 Ranch Wagon 4-Dr. Dual Face Rear

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code R San Jose, CA
Model Code 72 Custom 500 Ranch Wagon
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 351 C.I. (2-V) (250 HP)
Serial Number 123456 Production #123456

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelCustom 500 Ranch Wagon
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Dual Face Rear
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 C.I. (2-V) (250 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight4098
Length216.9
Height56.8
Width79.8
Rear tread64
Wheelbase121
Front tread63

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3138.00
No. Produced 11563

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 4098 lbs
Length 216.9 in.
Height 56.8 in.
Width 79.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series Custom 500 6
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Constant mesh
Cylinders 6
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Fuel Type Regular
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Exhaust System Single
Radiator Tubular and fin
Cooling System 14.3 Quarts
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 429 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Power seats
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Coil link
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Spare Location Trunk
Make Ford
Model Year 1969
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 71J
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Service Dual hydraulic
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel 24.5 gal.
Rear Differential 4 pt.
Oil 4.5 qt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Carburetor Carter
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Type Single downdraft
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Front Tread 63 in.
Wheelbase 121 in.
Rear Tread 64 in.
Differential Ratio 3.1 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.99 :1
2nd 1.75 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.17 :1
B &s 4 & 3.18

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.