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| 1975 Ford Custom 500 Series | ||
| Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 7,197 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 60D | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 121 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 64.1 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 64.3 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, OHV | |
| Displacement | 351 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 148@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
| Torque | 243@2400 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | ||
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Not applicable | |
| 2nd | Not applicable | |
| 3rd | Not applicable | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Not applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.75 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Integral power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum | ||
| Front Size | 11.72 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Cable and conduit on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | HR78 x 15B | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 24.2 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 25 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 17.1 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 5a52H100001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 11 | ||
| Digits 1: Model year | |||
| Digits 2: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 3-4: Body style | |||
| Digits 5: Engine | |||
| Digits 6-11: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 1963 Dodge Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1963 Dodge Styling & Engineering Features | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 1975-76 Car Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Ford Division 1975 Models (2/5/75) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 1975 Ford Product Selling Information | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Black | |
| Silver Metallic | ||
| Medium Slate Gray | ||
| Silver Metallic | ||
| Bright Red | ||
| Red | ||
| Red Glow Metallic | ||
| Red Glamour Metallic | ||
| Dark Red | ||
| Medium Taupe Met | ||
| Maroon Metallic | ||
| Bright Blue Metallic | ||
| Bright Dark Blue Metallic | ||
| Silver Blue Metallic | ||
| Medium Blue Metallic | ||
| Pastel Blue | ||
| Silver Blue Metallic | ||
| Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic | ||
| Dark Yellow Green Metallic | ||
| Light Green Gold Metallic | ||
| Dark Ginger Metallic | ||
| Dark Brown Metallic | ||
| Saddle Bronze Metallic | ||
| Tan Metallic | ||
| Orange | ||
| Dark Copper Metallic | ||
| Bright Blue Metallic | ||
| Yellow | ||
| Bright Yellow | ||
| Maize Yellow | ||
| Dark Gold Metallic | ||
| White | ||
| Bright Lime Gold Metallic | ||
| Aqua Blue Metallic | ||
| Dark Jade Metallic | ||
| Light Green | ||
| Ginger Bronze Metallic | ||
| Copper Metallic | ||
| Unique Gold Metallic | ||
| Bright Gold Yellow Metallic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| 400 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 460 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power vent windows | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Speed control device | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |