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No. Produced |
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Willys
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No. Doors |
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
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Weight |
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
108 inches
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Length |
189.6 inches
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Width |
72 inches
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Height |
62.8 inches
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Front Tread |
58 inches
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Rear Tread |
57 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Inline, L-head | |
Displacement | 226.2 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 6 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 5/16 & 4 3/8 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 7.3 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 115@3650 | |
Rated Horsepower | 26.33 | |
Torque | 190@1800 | |
Main Bearings | 4 | |
Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | Same as serial number | |
Engine No. Location | On top of water pump, boss at front end of block. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Carter
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Transmission | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.68 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 3.49 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
9.3 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.54 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent coil springs
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Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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Front Size |
9 inches
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Rear Size |
9 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
9 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 6 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Cellular | |
Fuel Type | Premium | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 6.4 x 15 | |
Spare Location | | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 19 Gallons | |
Oil | 5 Quarts | |
Transmission | 2.5 Pints | |
Cooling System | 13 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 2.5 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | | |
VIN Description |
VIN Location | | |
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Additional Information | | |
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Optional compression ratio used with Hydra-Matic transmission.
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References | |
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 Age January 1955 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
Motor Age July 1955 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | Enamel | |
Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
| Raven Black |
| Beryl Green |
| Bristol Red |
| Copper Dust Poly |
| Blue Comet Poly |
| Powder Blue |
| Arctic White |
| Pine Tint |
| Steelglow Gray Poly |
| President Red |
| Transport Yellow |
| Julep Green Poly |
| Robinhood Green Poly |
| Concert Ivory |
| Island Green Poly |
| Palm Beach Poly |
| Persian Gray Poly |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Hydramatic automatic transmission | Opt |
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