What years and models does this frame dimension chart cover?

It covers the 1963-1964 Ford Fairlane, including 6-cylinder and V8 models (116 1/2" wheelbase) and the station wagon (115 1/2" wheelbase).

What is the distance from the rear spring front bolt to the rear shackle hanger bushing?

Dimension C is 54 inches, measured center of rear spring front bolt to center of rear shackle hanger bushing.

How does the crossmember-to-engine-support dimension differ between transmissions?

Dimension J is 55 1/2 inches for automatic transmission and 51 inches for standard transmission, measured from the edge of the hole at the crossmember to the center of the bolt at the engine support.

Where are the #2 and #3 datum gauges mounted?

Per note X, they mount at gauge hole areas measured to sighting pins from the sub frame bottom: Front X is 8 1/2 inches and Rear X is 6 7/8 inches; gauge hole locations are shown on the bottom view.

How is the rear bumper attaching bolt located relative to the datum line?

Dimension L is 15 5/8 inches from the center of the rear bumper attaching bolt to the datum line; for the station wagon it is 14 1/16 inches.

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1963-1964 Ford Fairlane Frame Dimensions Blueprint - Datum & Gauge Measurements

Dimensioned frame blueprint for a 1963-1964 Ford Fairlane with datum line measurements

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Dimensioned frame blueprint for the 1963-1964 Ford Fairlane listing reference measurements from a datum line for body and frame points.

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This document is a 1964-copyrighted frame/underbody dimension blueprint for the 1963-1964 Ford Fairlane, covering both 6-cylinder and V8 models with 115 1/2" and 116 1/2" wheelbases, including the station wagon (SW). It presents a bottom view of the unibody/sub-frame structure and a side view referenced to a datum line, with numerous measured dimensions between key reference points such as gauge holes, ball joint grease plugs, spring and shackle mounting bolts, bumper mounting holes, shock absorber access holes, and control arm bracket bolts. A lettered legend (A through L, plus X) defines each dimension: e.g., A = 14 9/16" from front bumper mounting hole center to datum line; C = 54" from rear spring front bolt to rear shackle hanger bushing; J = 55 1/2" (automatic transmission) or 51" (standard transmission) from crossmember hole to engine support bolt. Point X explains datum gauge mounting locations (front 8 1/2", rear 6 7/8"). Circled dimensions require tramming with a level tram bar. This blueprint would be used by collision repair or restoration technicians to check and restore correct frame alignment on 1963-1964 Fairlanes.

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Frequently asked questions

What years and models does this frame dimension chart cover?: It covers the 1963-1964 Ford Fairlane, including 6-cylinder and V8 models (116 1/2" wheelbase) and the station wagon (115 1/2" wheelbase).
What is the distance from the rear spring front bolt to the rear shackle hanger bushing?: Dimension C is 54 inches, measured center of rear spring front bolt to center of rear shackle hanger bushing.
How does the crossmember-to-engine-support dimension differ between transmissions?: Dimension J is 55 1/2 inches for automatic transmission and 51 inches for standard transmission, measured from the edge of the hole at the crossmember to the center of the bolt at the engine support.
Where are the #2 and #3 datum gauges mounted?: Per note X, they mount at gauge hole areas measured to sighting pins from the sub frame bottom: Front X is 8 1/2 inches and Rear X is 6 7/8 inches; gauge hole locations are shown on the bottom view.
How is the rear bumper attaching bolt located relative to the datum line?: Dimension L is 15 5/8 inches from the center of the rear bumper attaching bolt to the datum line; for the station wagon it is 14 1/16 inches.