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1952 Henry J 523 - 524 Series (4)
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 5,834
Body Maker Henry J
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 524
Weight
Wheelbase 100 inches
Length 174.5 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread 54 inches
Rear Tread 54 inches
Type Willys-Overland Inline, L-head
Displacement 134.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 68@4000
Rated Horsepower 15.6
Torque 109@1800
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting 3500000
Engine No. Location On pad on front of block and on plate on side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.605 to 1
2nd 1.63 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.536 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.55 to 1
Front Independent, short and long arm
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 5.9 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 13 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 1.5 Pints
Cooling System 10.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. K523-1001001 and up
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front door pillar post.
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Additional Information
Vagabond serial numbers start K523-200000 No. produced is approximate.

General Specifications (Henry J 1952-1953)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1951Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1952Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Crystal Green (Opalescent)
Cardinal Maroon
Saddle Bronze (Opalescent)
Parakeet Green (Opalescent)
Garden Green (Opalescent)
Flax
Glass Green
Caribbean Coral (Opalescent)
Blue Satin
Cape Verde Green (Opalescent)
Arena Yellow
Pasadena Yellow
Oakwood Brown (Opalescent)
Ceramic Green
Mariner Gray
Mineral Gray
Clay Pipe Gray
Willow Gray
Cerulean Blue
Blue Satin (Opalescent)
Turquoise Blue
GunMetal Gray
Crystal Green
These are standard Kaiser colors
Standard/Optional Equipment
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