Hardtop (Model 63A) · 390 cu in (6.4-liter) four-barrel Thunderbird Special V8, 300 hp
1964 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop (Model 63A), 390 V8, Cruise-O-Matic
Ford's 1964 brochure identifies the Hardtop (Model 63A) with the 300-hp 390 V8 and Cruise-O-Matic.
Photo: “1964 Ford Thunderbird (27827651895)” by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- Thunderbird
- Body style
- Hardtop (Model 63A)
- Engine
- 390 cu in (6.4-liter) four-barrel Thunderbird Special V8, 300 hp
- Transmission
- Cruise-O-Matic automatic
The factory brochure markets Hardtop, Landau, and Convertible as the three body models. The optional tonneau cover and wire wheels did not create a separately advertised 1964 Sports Roadster.
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Compare 3 related configurations — current car marked
| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current carHardtop (Model 63A), 390 V8, Cruise-O-Matic | 390 cu in (6.4-liter) four-barrel Thunderbird Special V8, 300 hp | Cruise-O-Matic automatic | Hardtop (Model 63A) |
| Landau (Model 63B), 390 V8, Cruise-O-Matic | 390 cu in (6.4-liter) four-barrel Thunderbird Special V8, 300 hp | Cruise-O-Matic automatic | Landau (Model 63B) |
| Convertible (Model 76A), 390 V8, Cruise-O-Matic | 390 cu in (6.4-liter) four-barrel Thunderbird Special V8, 300 hp | Cruise-O-Matic automatic | Convertible (Model 76A) |
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- Service topics
- 1
- Scheduled topics
- 0
- Applicability stated
- 1
- Exact references
- 1
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Full-flow oil filter
Exact reference available
Baldwin B2
Baldwin B2
Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Ford 1964 — Thunderbird application, printed catalog page 672, Lube column · checked
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- Validated equivalentBaldwin B2
Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 1964 Ford Thunderbird. Confirm VIN, installed engine, and filter housing before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Ford 1964 — Thunderbird application, printed catalog page 672, Lube column · checked
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