These are standard specifications for the 1949 Ford Custom Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Helical gears and synchronizers on top 2 gears
Chassis # 98HA29015
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Chassis # 98HA136528
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Chassis # 98BA333878
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1950 - 1951 |
Price : | $1,510-$2,270 |
Weight : | 2990 lbs | 1356.241 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 6 | Series Number Code 'H' | L-Head | |
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Displacement : | 3703 cc | 226.0 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
Power : | 95 HP (69.92 KW) @ 3300 RPM |
Bore : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
Stroke : | 4.4 in | 112 mm. |
Compression : | 6.6:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 1-barrel Model 847FS |
V 8 | Serial Number Code 'B' | Flat Head | |
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Displacement : | 3917 cc | 239.0 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
Power : | 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
Compression : | 6.8:1 |
Main Bearings : | 3 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Holley 2-barrel Model AA-1 |
3 Manual Helical gears and synchronizers on top 2 gears
Production Figures
Total Ford Production for 1949 : | 1,118,308 |
Total 1949 Custom Series production : | 914,291 |
1949 Ford Custom Series | |
Custom 6 Club Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 150,254 |
Custom 6 Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 51,133 |
Custom 6 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 248,176 |
Custom 6 Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 31,412 |
Custom 6 Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 433,316 |
Dimension(s)
Custom 6 Sedan
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Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
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Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
Width : | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Custom 6 Two-Door Sedan
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Price : | $1,510 |
Weight : | 2950 lbs | 1338.097 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
Width : | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Custom 6 Club Coupe
Price : | $1,510 |
Weight : | 2930 lbs | 1329.026 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
Width : | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Custom 6 Convertible
Price : | $1,890 |
Weight : | 3230 lbs | 1465.103 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
Width : | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Custom 6 Station Wagon
Price : | $2,120 |
Weight : | 3530 lbs | 1601.181 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
Width : | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Sedan
Price : | $1,630 |
Weight : | 3030 lbs | 1374.385 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
Width : | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
2-Door Sedan
Price : | $1,595 |
Weight : | 2990 lbs | 1356.241 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
Width : | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Club Coupe
Price : | $1,600 |
Weight : | 2970 lbs | 1347.169 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
Width : | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Convertible
Price : | $1,950 |
Weight : | 3275 lbs | 1485.515 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
Width : | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Station Wagon
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Chassis # 98BA333878
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Price : | $2,270 |
Weight : | 3560 lbs | 1614.789 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 8 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
Width : | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Wishbones with longitudinal rear springs |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 6.00 x 16 |
1949 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $1,420 |
Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
Avg. Home : | $7,450 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.17 |
1949 Ford Custom Series FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1949 Ford Custom Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1949 Ford Custom Series? A: The 1949 Ford Custom Series has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1949 Ford Custom Series? A: The 1949 Ford Custom Series has a length of 196.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1949 Ford Custom Series? A: The 1949 Ford Custom Series has a width of 72.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1949 Ford Custom Series cost when new?A: The 1949 Ford Custom Series cost approximately $1,510 to $2,270 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1949 Ford Custom Series? A: The 1949 Ford Custom Series was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Club Coupe, Convertible, Custom 6 Club Coupe, Custom 6 Convertible, Custom 6 Sedan, Custom 6 Station Wagon, Custom 6 Two-Door Sedan, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1949 Ford Custom Series have? A: The 1949 Ford Custom Series had 6.00 x 16 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1949? A: Ford produced 1,118,308 automobiles in 1949.Q: How many 1949 Custom Seriess were produced? A: Ford produced 914,291 examples of the Custom Series in 1949.Q: What engines did the 1949 Ford Custom Series have? A: The 1949 Ford Custom Series had the following engine options: V 6L-Head (3703 cc | 226.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 95 HP (69.92 KW) @ 3300 RPM V 8Flat Head (3917 cc | 239.0 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1949 Ford Custom Series have? A: The 1949 Ford Custom Series had a 3 speed Manual Helical gears and synchronizers on top 2 gears gearbox.