Willys Wagon Field Guide, Kaiser Willys Catalog - Request Catalog Copy or Download
Technical Specifications
Curb Weight: 3,206 lb. (1,454 kg.)
Length: (overall) 176 1/4” (447,6 cm.)
Width: Utility Wagon: 71 3/4” (182,2 cm.), Delivery: 68” (173,0 cm.)
Height: 71–74” (180,3–187,9 cm.)
Tread (Front & Rear): 57” (144,8 cm.)
Wheelbase: 104 1/2” (265,4 cm.)
Fuel Capacity: 15 gal.
Tire Size: 6.00-15 / 6.50-15, 6.70-15
Electrical: 6 Volt, 12 Volt
Body Styles: 2-door Wagon, 2-door Panel, 4-door Wagon
Transmission: T-90 (4x4), T-96 w/od. (2x4)
Transfer Case: 2-Speed Dana 18 (4x4)
Front Axle (4x4): Dana 25 / Dana 27 (1961–71)
Front Axle (2x4): Planar Suspension (one leaf spring)
Rear Axle (4x4): Dana 44
Rear Axle (2x4): Dana 23
4-134 "Go-Devil" L-Head (463): 1946–53 (4x4), 1946–49 (2x4) — 134.22 CID, 60 hp @ 4,000 rpm, 105 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm, 6.48:1
6-148 "Lightning" L-Head: 1948–49 (2x4) — 148 CID (2.4L)
4-134 "Hurricane" F-Head (473): 1950–53 (4x4), 1950–55 (2x4) — 134.2 CID, 72 hp @ 4,000 rpm, 114 lb-ft, 6.9:1
6-161 "Lightning" F-Head: 1950–53 (4x4), 1950–55 (2x4) — 161 CID (2.6L)
6-226 "Super Hurricane" L-Head: 1954–64 (4x4) — 226.2 CID (3.7L), 105 hp @ 3,600 rpm, 190 lb-ft, 6.9:1
Plate on rear step in area on drivers side.
(L and F-Head Engines) - Front of the block behind water pump.
(226-ci Engines) - Left front corner of the engine above the generator.
Vehicle Identification
Body Styles: 2-Door Wagon, 2-Door Panel, 4-Door Wagon
Models: 4-63, 4-73, 6-63, 6-73, 6-75, 685, 4-75, 4x4-63, 4x4-73, 4x4 6-226, 4x4 Panel Delivery, 4x2-73 RHD, 4x4 Traveler, Maverick
Model Differences by Year:
Split glass windshield 1946-'60. Single glass windshield 1960-'64. 9 slot flat grille 46-50, 7 slot "V" grille 50-64. 1952 went from floor starter to a full key start called the "Startakey." 1946-'51 single tailight, 1952 replaced with 2 flush mounted lights. 1950-1953 5 horizontal bars across grille. 1950 - fenders modified from previous flat-fender design. 1954 3 horizontal trim bars across grille, 1955 name changed from station wagon to utility wagon. 1956 center grille trim moved one position up. 1957 larger battery box for 12 volt electrical system. Late 1960 to 1964 one piece windshield and tailgate glass. 
