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Please feel free to message us about any item or with any questions you may have. Tires are old and would need replacing as part of the restoration. AC compressor clutch (rebuildable) is whining. Safely and easily access on-board computer to read engine codes and perform self-test functions on most Ford, Lincoln, Mercury vehicles (domestic cars & trucks) from 1982 to 1995. Noticeable rusty areas under the hood and in the engine compartment most are minor. One opera window trim piece is missing on driver's side.
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Interior rear view mirror is cracked and needs replacement. Instrument panel bezel/trim shows wear and fading.
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One stain on drivers side can be seen in pics. More correctly referred to as the Ford 385 engineafter the factory 3.85-inch crankshaft strokethis is the engine. Interior vinyl seats in very good condition as is the carpet and headliner. Ford’s part number convention generally follows the format of a four-digit casting code, followed by a four-digit. This car was traded in by the original owner.ĬONDITION: All original in fair to good overall condition. This car is equipped with power steering, air conditioning and what wasreferred to as the Gauge Package: tachometer, oil pressure gauge, coolant temperature gauge, and ammeter gauge. Ford Vehicle Certification Label and VIN Codes Select the Codes/Values you would like to see. With its 114 inch wheelbase truly Elegant and roomy for it's day and today!Ī powerful 351 CID V8 Windsor engine with a 2 barrel carburetor and C4 automatic transmission were standard along with front disc and drum rear brakes. This car is a true classic 70's luxury automobile and would make an excellent restoration project car. The Elite had a short 3 year manufacturing span. This 1975 Ford Elite is one of 123,372 Elites produced by Ford in 1975. Ford does not directly encode the platform name in the VIN, although much other information is included there. Let's build YOU a homepage.1975 Ford Elite Copper Metallic Tan Vinyl Roof Low Miles Perfect CLASSIC Project Car Ford Motor Company uses the following VIN formats and codes. This site built by Mark Reynolds using Fle圎D. The color is similar to the early 352 valve covers. The correct color is TRW #630224 or Eastwood's "dark Ford blue." The Ford Motor Company press release, issued on Friday morning, August 30,1974 states: NEW FORD PICKUP - For 1975, Ford Division introduces the new F-150 pickup truck, a 'heavy-duty' half-ton model offering the ride comfort of an F-100 and a load rating just below that of the base F-250. ** The blue used on 1966-1968 Ford engines is a darker blue than used on earlier Ford 352 valve covers. * The blue used on these engines is very similar to the lighter blue used on the late-'60s Ford engines. To help clarify this situation, we have created the following chart for reference. Yes, Ford engines were painted blue - but not until 1966 and not after 1981. I have seen this on more than one occasion, but never on a car restored to the level of this Thunderbird, and it brings out a misconception apparently more common than you might expect. Not wanting to offend the justifiably proud owner by questioning the engine color, I complimented him on the car and walked away. Unfortunately, all this outstanding detailing surrounded an engine painted "Ford Blue". All the proper decals and markings were in place, the hoses and belts were correct and held in place by the proper clamping, etc. The closer I studied the car, the more amazed I was by the attention to detail throughout the restoration, particularly in the engine compartment. Obviously, the combination of the sunroof and big engine made this one very desirable Thunderbird. Making this Bird even more rare was the fact that it was powered by the 350 hp, 430 CID Linclon engine. I attended a large Ford show this past summer and encountered a beautifully restored '60 Thunderbird with the factory sunroof, one of slightly more than 900 so equipped. A complete listing of all engine ID tag codes for '73-'79 F100-500 trucks, including F-150, F250, F350 pickup trucks as well as E100, 250, and E350 Econoline (E-series) vans.
