Ford - Custom 300 - Brochure - 1958 - 1958

There's nothing newer in the world than the 58 FORD The on record car APPROVED AROUND THE WORLD ever given a a new relentless through mountain the passes, most PROVEN PERFORMANCE ECONOMY AND DURABILITY designed to make you more money by saving you money in cost of operation. This is a fact amply proven by the 58 Ford’s round-the-world test trip and by Ford's top performance in taxi service through the years. In addition to big savings from high gas mileage, Ford taxis cost you less—less to own, less to maintain. Add to this the many Ford comfort, safety and styling features that attract customers and keep them coming back, and you’ve got a real deal that makes the 58 Ford your best taxi buy by far! are why Ford is so economical single reason is the 1958 Ford line of high-efficiency engines that stretch more miles out of every gallon of gas without sacrificing any of the performance features that make Ford the smoothest riding, swiftest responding taxi in the whole “ride” world. Why pay more, when you can get all this in the new 58 Ford . . . still at traditional low Ford prices? to toughest testing gone WORLD-PROVEN 1958 Ford taxis There the trip has broiling wastes, and rugged roads of three continents, the 58 Ford proved its unsurpassed roadability, durability and economy. This epoch-making test-trip is of special importance to you, as a prospective taxi buyer, because it gives you tangible evidence that the 58 Ford is built to take day-in-day-out hard usage and like it, saving you money in the bargain! over AND as before its American introduction. In trek PROVED 58 Ford’s famous round-the-world are many reasons operate. But the biggest Never before in automotive so history has a car been thoroughly tested and proved, before its introduc- tion, as the 58 Ford. This is the car that traveled around the world, making its way on schedule through desert sandstorms, up mountains, and through raging monsoons to demonstrate its smoothpowered performance and dependability under the most strenuous possible conditions. The secret of Ford’s world stamina is the great proved and approved 1958 Inner Ford—the new, tougher, more silent, solid and secure body and chassis, plus the mighty new 1958 Ford engines with power and performance to spare whether climbing mountains or challenging blistering 120° heat. More than this has any taxi, even never been demanded of with day-and-night service in the performance and dura- heaviest traffic. Here’s proven bility that makes Ford the best taxicab in the world! FORD FOR 1958 IS TAILOR-MADE FORI 2 © 1957, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Mich. WORLD APPROVED COMFORT AND SAFETY The 1958 Ford’s new, smoother ride is a fact proved and approved around the world. Your taxi cuswill appreciate the softer, easier ride of improved front and rear suspension that literally soaks up road shock. Scores of other advanced chassis and body features contribute to Ford’s more silent, solid and secure ride for 58. tomers Ford’s Your passengers will also appreciate Ford’s spacious new stateroom interiors with Full-Circle Visibility and deep luxury lounge seats. They’ll like Ford’s extra-convenience features, too, such as the wide-opening rear doors and courtesy automatic doorman assist hinges. Everything about the 58 Ford makes it a downright pleasure to ride in. That’s why Ford is the best car for taxi owners many and drivers who and are out to get more customers keep them coming back. For years Ford has been the leader in safety engi- neering, and again in 1958, safety is the keynote of safest of all Fords. Lifeguard Steering Wheel, Safety-Type Seat Anchorage and Lifeguard DoubleGrip door locks are standard equipment on all 58 models. Ford’s new, easier-handling Magic-Circle Steering means greater maneuverability, greater safety in traffic. Ford’s giant-grip, double-sealed brakes are designed for quicker, safer stopping with minimum maintenance. The entire body construetion of the sturdy new Ford is designed to stand up under hard taxi operation and give greater passenger protection with Lifeguard Design. Because Fords this make safer insurance taxis, this is often reflected in lower rates in No due to lower injury from collision. many incidence of passenger areas, how you look at it, you’ll be years and safer, more comfortable riding 1958 Ford. So be sure and see Ford first! matter dollars ahead with the 1ITHE MOST RUGGED TAX! SERVICE! 3 Turn your Ford’s 58 fares into return fares with “Traffic Stopping'’ Design 1958 Ford CUSTOM 300 {With Standard Equipment) “traffic stopping” design is tailor made for attracting taxi fares and bringing them back again and again. Here’s styling with a “built-to-take-it” look, from the integrated front bumper and Honeycombed Grille, to the sculptured rear deck and Safety-Twin Taillights. What’s more, Ford’s advanced styling is as practical as it is handsome, featuring Full-Circle Visibility, big wideopening doors, and a large luggage compartment. ■ Ford’s 1958 responsive taxis in any kind of traffic, Magic-Circle Steering and the agilepowered, gas-saving performance of the ’58 Ford engine-transmission combinations. Safety, inside and outside, is another built-in feature, making the new Ford Custom 300 the best all-around taxi buy in the whole ride world! (Illustrated above is the Custom 300 with standard body side molding.) Here are thanks to the most new Comfort-wise... safety-wise— FORDS Roomy, deep-dimension STATEROOM Visibility INTERIORS with Full-Circle Ford’s 1958 Custom 300 interiors have an open spaciousness usually associated with only much higher-priced cars. Deep-comfort, durably upholstered seats are extra wide, and there’s leg room galore in the back passenger area. Big windows provide FullCircle Visibility and add to the sense of roominess. There are sprightly new color combinations to select from, with tastefully harmonizing instrument panel, garnish moldings and side panels. Picture at left illustrates Taxi Expanded Package interior with allvinyl upholstery selection. Wide-opening REAR DOORS with Automatic Doorman Assist Hinges Ford’s big rear doors swing for easy passenger entry and exit. The lower hinges mi the rear doors have toggle springs which help open and close the doors after they have reached the halfway position. An integral door way out i check holds the rear doors full-open for extra passenger convenience. Large LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT luggage compartment in all 58 Fords is wide and deep for storing loads of baggage. The deck lid has spring assisted hinges for easy opening. The extra N | The 1958 Ford is 1958 Ford for CUSTOM 300 a solidly built smooth comfortable ride! HT0MB00 (With Optional Taxi Package) ■ The smooth, stable, road-hugging Custom 300 Series is a fact Ford around the world. really registers ride of the new ’58 proved and approved Here’s the kind of taxi comfort that on the meter. The secret is the great new Inner Ford with its softer-action Ball-Joint Front Suspension smoother-riding rear suspension plus Ford’s all-steel integrated body designed to ride silent, . solid and . . secure. . . . The interiors of these ’58 Ford Custom 300’s provide every fort. In addition luxury feature for deep, solid com- the standard interior, there are three optional packaged interiors to select from, plus a durable all-vinyl upholstery specially for taxi use. A wide variety of optional taxi equipment is also available, into eluding three low cost heavy duty packages designed to make your ’58 Ford taxi last longer, and perform better with greater economy. ?0S make the best taxis in the world! Lifeguard STEERING WHEEL Ford’s Lifeguard steering wheel is designed and built to withstand high impact and thus lessen the chance of injury to the driver’s chest from the steering column in case of collision. SAFETY-TWIN TAILLIGHTS and SAFETY-TWIN HEADLIGHTS with improved beams In addition to Jsis of listed Is rear being an important new styling feature, Ford’s 58 SafetyTwin sealed-beam headlights provide better, precision aimed passing beam and driving beam roadlighting, with low-beam wattage increased 25%, and high-beam 50%. wrap-around bumper new The outboard unit of Ford’s 1958 oval- Double-grip Safety DOOR LOCKS A high-tensile steel plate helps keep rotor from sliding out of engagement with the striker, for extra passenger safety in case of impact. the lock shaped Safety-Twin Taillights serves as taillight, stoplight and directional signal. The inboard unit functions as an additional taillight. The wraparound type rear bumper is of massive construction to provide extra rearend protection. 5 1958 FORD ENGINES . . with Greater . STILL AT TRADITION Alii FORD MILEAGE MAKER SIX .. .the engine that delivered more miles gallon than any engine in the latest Mobilgas Economy Run per Mileage Maker Six is so adapted to taxi engine requirements it might just as well have been custom designed for the purpose. An ultra-smooth, ■ The 1958 Ford well quick-responding performer, it's a “natural” for stop-and-go city driving. Features Ford’s famous Deep-Block Design; high-compression, high-turbulence combustion chambers: reusable Super-Filter Air Cleaner; new UnitDesign Carburetor for up to 10% better gas mileage; plus a host of other engine advances. The Mileage Maker Six is built to last under hard taxi usage, with minimum maintenance Mileage Maker Six ECONOMY CARBURETOR greater gas mileage, a specially designed economy carburetor is available for the Mileage Maker Six. If this low-priced For even option is selected, it should be so specified at the time of purchase; otherwise the engine will come equipped with the standard Unit-Design Carburetor. taxi Low-Friction Deep-Block Design . . . Block extends below center of crankshaft providing Wedge-Type Combustion Chambers Wedge-type combustion chambers create high structural rigidity, smoother performance, more economical operation and longer life. turbulence of the fuel-air mixture, for fuller Full-Flo Fuel Pump . the carburetor under new . . protection against porous-fibre fuel filter. greater 6 Discharges fuel to pressure for higher vapor lock. Has . . . supercom- bustion, higher efficiency, greater economy. and top economy. Unit-Design Carburetor . . . New, highervelocity downdraft venturi provides quick starting, peak acceleration and maximum operating economy. Manually controlled choke. Treated cellulose Super-Fitter Air Cleaner . element supplies freer and quieter flow of com pletely filtered air to the engine for longer life Angle-mounted for accessibility. easy filtering for engine protection. Filter and case mm. Free-Turning Valves . Low-friction valve keepers permit free turning which minimize: and install. Entire unit is Has warpage, Full-Flow Oil Filter are easy to r disposable. remove . . . Provides 100% oil Spark Plugs New 18design provides long, efficient performance. high resistance to harmful deposit formation, misfiring and pre-ignition. New Turbo-Action . distributes longer engine life. . wear more evenly fod fifeEconomy and Greater Performance NAIlOW FORD PRICES! High-compression 205-hp FORD 292 V-8 Ford’s 292-cu. in. V-8 engine for 58 offers higher compression, high-torque power with agile response for quick getaways, easy maneuvering in traffic. It has the low-silhouette, twin-jet carburetor famous for smooth efficiency, now improved for greater economy. Features sturdy, deep-block design with proven longer life. Here’s an advanced engine with every important performance and economy feature for profitable taxi service. ■ NEW 265-hp INTERCEPTOR 332 SPECIAL V-8 Completely formance. Delivers maximum new regular new in design . . . features Ford’s Precision Fuel Induction system with machined combustion chambers for FORD 1958 peak per- TRANSMISSIONS HIGH-TORQUE CONVENTIONAL I By far the most popular Ford transmission for taxi use. Provides 3 manual-shift performance from with gas. Available in the Custom 300 choice of Ford’s four 1958 transmissions. P forward speeds and a reverse. A quiet, smooth, instantresponding transmission with cushion-disc type, high-torque transmitting clutch. Features rugged, all helical gears for extra long life. New transmission linkage provides easier shifting The into all gears. ments. N R D L FORDOMATIC DRIVE popular automatic that meets all taxi driving requireFor 1958, features smoother-than-ever direct to intermediate downshifts as well as faster shifts into reverse. Three forward gears let you start normally in intermediate, or extra fast with accelerator kickdown into low. (Transmis- ECONOMICAL OVERDRIVE Delivers miles per gallon, saves on engine permits quieter driving. Economical 4th gear lets the engine purr along at 30% lower rpm than required at the same road speed in conventional 3rd gear. wear more and sion without low gear start also available, with Six only.) NEW CRUISE-O-MATIC DRIVE Offers choice of 2 full-time driving ranges: “Dl”—used for driving—gives brisk, solid starts in low; “D2” gives gentle, sure-footed intermediate starts on ice and snow. (With Interceptor 332 Special V-8 only.) a all normal 7 Gives your passengers a and more The 58 Ford has The 1958 Ford body is ruggedly constructed with quality throughout for greater safety, durability and comfort. The all-steel body components are joined, sealed and welded into a sturdy, integrated assembly. Important stress areas are fully reinforced to give your passengers a more silent, solid and secure ride. New roof panel has strengthening supported by 5 extra rigidity, plenty of extra brawn where it counts most heavy-gauge welded center pillar structure, to its rigidly bolted-on fenders. What’s more, all 58 Ford body elements (bumpers, grille, fenders, doors, etc.) are designed for easy removal and replacement —an important money-saving taxi servicing feature. . . . from its massive front end and Double-ribbed Massive, one-piece, wrap-around front bumper has integral guards for extra A seven fore-to-aft grooves and is side-to-side braces for SOLID BODY comfortable ride features ★ 58 Ford quieter front-end protection. floor pan has 5 rein- forcing floor members, for ness, more quiet. extra sturdi- greater safety. Sturdy rear deck lid is mounted on spring-counterbalanced hinges, for easy opening. “ One-piece front fenders are securely bolted to front pillars and radiator support, for greater front-end rigidity. ★ The upper and side panels of the cowl are integrated with the front door pillars and dash panel to form a strong, rigid and safer unit. EXTRA-RIGID ROOF SUPPORTS AND BRACES . . . New fluted roof panel is supported by 5 side-to-side all-steel braces. In addition giving reinforcement to the roof, they provide valuable passenger protection. to of accident. Body back panel incorporates con- venient Center-Fill Fuel Intake. - Spring-counterbalanced, easy-opening front-hinged hood is controlled by latch inside the car below instrument panel. I, Horn is newly located on fender apron accessibility, faster service. for easier WEATHER EXTRA REINFORCEMENT IN REAR BODY AREA HIGHEST Husky reinforcements tie the roof rails, package tray, wheelhousings and floor pan into a sturdy, welded assembly, for extra strength. Integral stiffening ribs add rigidity to the domed steel wheelhousings. provides the best, most thorough insulation against sound, heat and cold. Joints and connections are sealed against dust and weather for maximum passenger comfort. . . DOUBLE-WALL STEEL SAFETY DASH . . COWL TOP VENTILATION SYSTEM . QUALITY INSULATION . Triple-insulated, double-walled protection between the passenger area and the engine compartment means less noise transference, a more durable, safer body. . . High-level air intake passages, located in front of the windshield on the cowl top, provide fresher air for body ventilation. 8 Extra-heavy seat track hold-down bolts are securely anchored to frame and cross members for extra protection in case Voltage regulator is newly located farther back on apron for greater protection. A “ ★ 1 . . . SOUND AND The 58 Ford 58 Ford Makes the Inner Ford stand up HUSKY CHASSIS to the toughest taxi service DESIGN protection—features 5 sturdy cross members for extra rigidity. Husky universal joints have highcapacity, prelubricated needle bearings for smoother performance, longer life in the most rugged taxi service. 58 Ford 292 V-8 engine has free-flow, larger diameter, Y-type exhaust pipe. Bigger triple-wall muffler is zinc coated ^. Husky driveshaft with deep-offset pinion is designed for low shaft tunnel height and vibration-free operation. on inside to resist corrosion. The Mileage Maker Six has extra-husky exhaust pipe, with double-wall muffler and heavy-gauge tailpipe. Large fuel tank holds 20 gallons, for fewer fuel stops. Ford’s 14-inch tires make every ride smoother; have safety rims as standard equipment. New cam-actuated carburetor accelerator pump (with Mileage Maker Six engine) provides easier, smoother ac- ^ Large-capacity, pressure-type radiator celerator produces more uniform engine cooling at all operating speeds. new operation ... an important 58 Ford feature. 4* / m NEW MAGIC-CIRCLE STEERING slit recirculating-ball type steering mechanism uses . . . Ford’s new low-friction steel balls instead of usual gear. Magic-Circle Steering is designed to reduce .steering effort whether the car is moving or standing still. worm NEW SOFTER-ACTION NEW SMOOTHER FRONT BALL-JOINT DEEP-OFFSET . . . HYPOID REAR AXLE . . The RIDING REAR SUSPENSION on the 58 Ford has been softened and shock absorbers newly The upper control arm pivots of Ford’s new, smoother riding front suspension have exclusive Ford-designed threaded bushings that are permanently sealed and lubricated for longer life. SUSPENSION . . . springing action valved for ride. Ford’s better a smoother, more comfortable spring-leaf design means balanced, more uniform ride. new a . Ford’s deep-offset hypoid rear axle has a sturdy straddle-mounted pinion for smoother, quieter operation and longer life. GIANT-GRIP DOUBLE-SEALED BRAKES . . . Ford’s big, self-energizing brakes require less effort to operate, are double-sealed against dirt and water for longer life, less maintenance. 9 Circulates mechanically refrigerated air throughout the car from 6 different vents. One control knob turns the air conditioner on, with choice of high, medium or low fan speeds. PolarAire Conditioner Special "24-hour duty" front and rear seats Have heavy-gauge springs in cushions and seat backs, with either cotton or foam-rubber pads in cushions, for . . . greater comfort, longer life. Washable, pressure 10 lubrication. . . Thick, durable floor mats . . . Reinforces the places of greatest in 6 Comes with 1-Rest tinted safety glass all around the car. Another knob controls temperature long-wearing dark brown all-vinyl upholstery and trim available at slight extra cost. (Red or green on special order.) Longer-lasting 11" diameter heavy duty clutch . . . Built to take the severe treatment of taxicab driving. Has ball-type release bearing with fitting for . rear right rear door more conveniently and with less stretching and effort. Heavy duty rear suspension Has extra-capacity spring leaves and heavy duty rear shock absorbers for handling under most severe, roundthe-clock taxi service. big passenger and comfort. cooling, more uniform braking. Rugged linings are designed to last longer un- Maker Six. Same basic type as standard carburetor with addition of even der constant usage. gas . . brakes and ribbed Ribbed drums pro. vide better De1958 Mileage Economy carburetor signed for the . . An im- for more trim appearance, easier cleaning. in both the front and areas, Optional front suspension Has heavy-gauge front coil springs and heavy duty front shock absorbers for longer life Bonded drums ... portant convenience feature for taxi drivers; helps driver close the wear ranges. pull handle Metal . special jets for greater mileage. . . . . . . loads with ease Outfit your Ford taxi with these special options for peak performance, greater economy and longer-lasting good looks really easy to outfit your 1958 Ford taxi with factory-installed options. Be sure and consider each of the taxi options and packages described on these pages. They are designed to put extra safety, comfort and durability into your 1958 Ford taxis. Just inform your dealer Of your selections, and he will see to it that your taxis are delivered with the equipment you ordered. ■ It’s ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT As illustrated in blue on car ASSIST STRAPS METAL PULL HANDLE SWIFT SURE POWER BRAKES ♦EXHAUST DEFLECTORS BACKUP LIGHTS ♦DELUXE ANTENNA ♦VISORED SPOTLIGHT-MIRROR ♦INSIDE NON-GLARE MIRROR MASTER-GUIDE POWER STEERING S': Other options i,| GRAY, BLUE OR GREEN BOX-STRIPED NYLON UPHOLSTERY COLOR-KEYED STEERING WHEEL WITH HORN RINGf ARM RESTS, front and reart ASH RECEPTACLE IN FRONT SEAT BACKt RIGHT-HAND SUN VISOR DOME LIGHT SWITCHES! AUTOMATIC FRONT DOO k CIGARETTE LlGHTERf BROWN ALL-VINYL UPHOLSTERY AND TRIM (Red or green available on special order) 4-DOOR-OPERATED DOME LIGHT (with red warning light which tells when any door is opened) WIRING (and hole in roof) FOR TAXI ROOF LIGHT POWER-LIFT WINDOWS (Driver Controlled) 4-WAY POWER FRONT SEAT 4-WAY MANUAL TILT FRONT SEAT ♦REAR SEAT SPEAKER AOUAMATIC WINDSHIELD WASHER-WIPER v ♦DELUXE ADJUST-O-RING, VISORED FULL-VIEW OR FULL-VIEW OUTSIDE-MOUNTED MIRROR ♦FENDER SHIELDS FASHION-RAY WHEEL COVERS MAGICAIRE HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM RECIRCULATING HEATER AND DEFROSTER ♦NEW HIGHER LEVEL HEAT DEFLECTOR FOR RECIRCULATING HEATER RADIO-CONSOLE RANGE OR SIGNAL-SEEK SELF-REGULATING ELECTRIC CLOCK ♦VENTILATED SEAT CUSHIONS GOLD ANODIZED ALUMINUM ACCENTED SIDE MOLDING ♦SPECIAL MAP LIGHT HEAVY DUTY BATTERIES EXTRA-CAPACITY RADIATOR AND HIGH-SPEED FAN ELECTRIC VACUUM-BOOSTER PUMP ♦SEAT COVERS SPECIAL FUEL AND VACUUM PUMP UNIT l-REST TINTED SAFETY GLASS (windshield or all glass) STEEL SPEEDOMETER GEARS AND CABLE HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRANSMISSION GOVERNORS EN6INE R.P.M. 400 600 1000 800 1200 1400 ■ I ■ * I I Dealer Installed “[Included as a package with the 3 optional upholsteries PLUS COMBINATION PACKAGES available at low kit prices 0 STANDARD PACKAGE FOR FORDOR CUSTOM 300 MODELS INCLUDES: E Std. or opt. cloth, or dark brown vinyl seats and trim Heavy duty brakes Economy carburetor (Six, with Fordomatic or HD clutch) Heavy duty clutch—except automatic transmission Heavy duty front and rear seats, with cotton pads in cushions (or foam-rubber pads at extra cost) Heavy duty front and rear springs with heavy duty shock V •! absorbers and rear shock absorber brackets “Coarse Pitch” conventional transmission for Steel ✓ 6-cylinder only speedometer gears EXPANDED PACKAGE FOR CUSTOM 300 FORDOR MODEL ONLY, INCLUDES: package plus arm rests, ash receptacle in front back, and heavy duty front and rear floor mats. Standard seat VEHICLE SPEED - AUXILIARY TAXI PACKAGE FOR CUSTOM 300 FORDOR INCLUDES: MPH (sold only when a Standard or Expanded For dor Package is also ordered) Ml Ford’s 12-volt electrical system includes 30- and 40-amp. low cut-in models plus 40-, 50- or 60-amp. heavy duty units. To help you select the one to suit your till needs, Generator ion iii) US options . . . performance curves indicating cut-in speeds and maximum output are shown at right. Alternator-rectifier systems in 50-amp. standard, or 50- or 100-amp. heavy duty, are also available. (60 amp. on special order.) LOW CUT-IN generator Assist straps 4-door Steering wheel with horn ring for standard Custom operated dome light (with red warning light which tells when any door is opened) Roof light wiring (with hole in roof panel) 300 R. H. rear door metal pull handle Lubricator fitted driveshaft 11 SPECIFICATIONS Exteriors: New gleaming, durable body enamels are available Single Color and Style Tone combinations. The Single Colors are: Raven Black, Silvertone Blue, Azure Blue, Colonial White, Silvertone Green, Seaspray Green, Bali Bronze, Desert Beige, Gunmetal Gray and Torch Red. Style Tone selections combine Colonial White with any Single Color including Sun Gold; also Silvertone Blue with Azure Blue, Silvertone Green with Seaspray Green, Raven Black with Gunmetal Gray and Bali Bronze with Desert Beige. Both Single Color and Style Tone selections are available with choice of standard full-length bright-metal side molding or optional full-length bright-metal side molding highlighted by ribbed gold anodized aluminum trim. in Handsome new Silver Lattice-Patterned nylon upholstery with Silver Shantung-Grain vinyl on backrest bolster, trim and deep-pleated door panels. Optional is new eye-catching gray, blue or green nylon fabric upholstery in Box-Striped pattern, with harmonizing Sof-Textured vinyl on bolsters in cushions and seat backs and trim in padded pleats and sections of door panels. Included as a package with the above optional upholstery are colorkeyed steering column and wheel with horn ring, front and rear arm rests, right-hand sun visor, cigarette lighter, automatic front door switches (for dome light operation) and ash tray in back of front seat (on Fordor model). Also optional is long-wearing dark brown all-vinyl upholstery and trim available in the Taxi Package (red or green on special order). Standard floor covering is Sof-Tred carpettextured black rubber. Optional heavy-duty front and rear floor mats available in Expanded Taxi Package. Interiors: cloth 145-hp Mileage Maker Six (available with all transCruise-O-Matic)—223-cu. in. displacement; 3.62" bore x 3.60" stroke; 8.6 to 1 compression ratio; regular fuel; manual choke. Optional 205-hp Ford 292 V-8 (available with all transmissions except Cruise-O-Matic)—292-cu. in. displacement; 3.75" bore x 3.30" stroke; 9.1 to 1 compression ratio; regular fuel. Low-silhouette 2-venturi carburetor, automatic choke, Y-type single exhaust. Optional 265-hp Interceptor 332 Special V-8—332-cu. in. displacement; 4.00" bore x 3.30" stroke; 9.5 to 1 compression ratio; regular fuel; alternate intake-exhaust valves with self-adjusting hydraulic valve lifters. Precision Fuel Induction system with lowsilhouette 4-venturi carburetor, automatic choke, dual Engines: missions except exhausts. Engine Features: Short Stroke, low-friction, deep-block design; free-turning overhead valves; Super-Filter air cleaner has reusable paper element; full-pressure lubrication; FullFlow disposable-type oil filter; 12-volt electrical system; 55 amp-hr battery; 450-watt generator; Turbo-Action 18-mm. spark plugs. V-8 engines electronically balanced under own power for maximum smoothness. Clutch with and Manual Transmissions: Semi-centrifugal clutch full-weighted levers for positive engagement; suspended clutch pedal; 93^-in. dia. with Six, 10-in. dia. with 292 V-8 and 11-in. dia. with 332 Special V-8 engines. speeds and 1 reverse, with gear ratios tailored to each engine. Shot-peened, fine-pitch helical gears for high strength and quietness; forged bronzesynchronizers. Overdrive (optional) is combination of 3-speed transmission plus an automatic 4th gear that cuts in at about 28 mph, cuts out at about 22 mph. Conventional Drive has 3 forward Automatic Drive: Fordomatic—features smooth-acting torque train. 3 forward gears, 1 reverse. Water-cooled with V-8’s, air-cooled with Six. Cruise-O-Matic—offers low-gear starts in “D1” range for full-power getaways, and intermediate-gear starts in “D2” range for sure-footed acceleration. With 332 Special V-8 only. converter combined with automatic gear Wide-Contoured Frame: 5-cross-member, precision-made, rein- forced box-section construction. Side rails extend outside passenger seating area for better side protection. Silent-Grip body foot room and increased mounting system. Front Suspension: Angle-Poised, 4-Way Ball-Joint Front Suspension has new, threaded, permanently lubricated bushings in upper control arm for softer, easier ride. Newly valved, Viscous-control shock absorbers. Rear Suspension: Softer-action, variable-rate type, outboard- mounted, long-leaved rear springs with extra leaf lengths ahead of axle for smoother, more comfortable Even-Keel ride. 4 leaves with friction-controlled inserts. Fully insulated bushings in front and rear eyes. Wind-up rubber bumper on frame side rail over forward spring section limits deflection under load, further contributing to Even-Keel ride. Newly valved, Viscous-control shock absorbers. with rubber Rear Axle; Husky, straddle-mounted low-slung hypoid, semi-floating type with deep-offset pinion. Torque-Tailored Axle Ratios (to 1): Conventional Drive—3.70 Six, 3.56 with V-8’s. Overdrive—3.70 with Six or 292 V-8, 3.56 with 332 Special V-8. Fordomatic Drive—3.56 with Six, 3.10 with 292 V-8, 2.91 with 332 Special V-8. Cruise-OMatic Drive—2.69 with 332 Special V-8. with Magic-Circle recirculating-ball type steering provides less friction, easier steering. Antifriction bearings throughout. Symmetrical-linkage; 27 to 1 over-all ratio; 173-spoke Lifeguard deep-dish steering wheel. Approx. 40' turning diameter. Steering: New gear Brakes: Giant-Grip, Double-Sealed, self-energizing hydraulic; suspended pedal; 11" dia. drum; 180-sq. in. lining area. Tires: 7.50 x 14-in., 4-ply, black tubeless, 5" safety-type rims. 116" wheelbase; 59.0" front, 56.4" rear treads. length, 202.0". Height (maximum with design load), 57.1". Dimensions: Over-all well as some of referred to in this folder are at Prices: All Power Assists and Accessories as the items illustrated extra cost. you desire, For the or price of the model with the equipment Ford Dealer. see your Comparative information was obtained from authoritative sources, but is not guaranteed. The specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this folder was approved for printing. Ford Division of Ford Motor Company reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation. FORD Division of Ford Motor Company Form No. FD-C-758 titho in U.S.A. 12/57