1949 Ford Custom Series Specifications

Specifications

1949 1950 1951

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
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
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

Transmission:
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

Chassis # 98HA29015
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	196.8 in \| 4999 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Custom 6 Two-Door Sedan

Chassis # 98HA136528
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Exterior
Price :	$1,510
Weight :	2950 lbs \| 1338.097 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	196.8 in \| 4999 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Custom 6 Club Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$1,510
Weight :	2930 lbs \| 1329.026 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	196.8 in \| 4999 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Custom 6 Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$1,890
Weight :	3230 lbs \| 1465.103 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	196.8 in \| 4999 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Custom 6 Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,120
Weight :	3530 lbs \| 1601.181 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	196.8 in \| 4999 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$1,630
Weight :	3030 lbs \| 1374.385 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	196.8 in \| 4999 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

2-Door Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$1,595
Weight :	2990 lbs \| 1356.241 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	196.8 in \| 4999 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Club Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$1,600
Weight :	2970 lbs \| 1347.169 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	196.8 in \| 4999 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Convertible

Chassis # 98BA350442
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Exterior
Price :	$1,950
Weight :	3275 lbs \| 1485.515 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	196.8 in \| 4999 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Station Wagon

Chassis # 98BA-694803
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Chassis # 98BA333878
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Chassis # 98BA-322299
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Exterior
Price :	$2,270
Weight :	3560 lbs \| 1614.789 kg
Seating Capacity :	8
Doors :	2
Length :	196.8 in \| 4999 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Wishbones with longitudinal rear springs

Tires / Wheels
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

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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.

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