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1975 Ford Custom 500 Coupe

The Custom 500 was Ford's base full-size series, here a 121"-wheelbase coupe; 7,197 were built for the model year.
5Z52H521573
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Coupe
Body
St. Louis, MO (Z)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
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1975 Ford Custom 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1975
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO (Z)
Model Code 52 Custom 500
Engine Code H 351 CID V8 (H)
Serial Number 521573 Production #521573

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelCustom 500
Year1975
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO (Z)
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID

Dimensions

Production7197
Doors2
Wheelbase121
Front Tread64.1
Rear Tread64.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission25
Differential Ratio2.75
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeHR78 x 15B

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity24.2
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
Cooling17.1 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power vent windows / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio / Speed control device

Colors

Exterior ColorsAqua Blue Metallic / Black / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Dark Blue Metallic / Bright Gold Yellow Metallic / Bright Lime Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Bright Yellow / Copper Metallic / Dark Brown Metallic / Dark Copper Metallic / Dark Ginger Metallic / Dark Gold Metallic / Dark Jade Metallic / Dark Red / Dark Yellow Green Metallic / Ginger Bronze Metallic / Light Green / Light Green Gold Metallic / Maize Yellow / Maroon Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic / Medium Slate Gray / Medium Taupe Met / Orange / Pastel Blue / Red / Red Glamour Metallic / Red Glow Metallic / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Blue Metallic / Silver Metallic / Tan Metallic / Unique Gold Metallic / White / Yellow

Other

Fbsize11.72

Specifications are for this model. The 1975 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.