Jeepster Field Guide, Kaiser Willys Catalog - Request Catalog Copy or Download
Technical Specifications
Length: (overall)
174.8” (4,43 m.)
Width: (overall)
69“ (175,26 cm.)
Height: (overall)
62” (157,48 cm.)
Weight:
2,468 lbs. (4-cyl)
2,392 lbs. (6-cyl)
Tread (Front/Rear):
55.5” / 57.0”
Tire Size:
(4-cylinder) - 5.90 x 15
(6-cylinder) - 6.70 x 15
Electrical: 6 Volt
3 speed T-96 (optional overdrive)
Transfer Case:
2 Speed Dana 18
Steering:
Ross cam and lever
Front Axle:
Planar Suspension
(one leaf spring in front)
Rear Axle: Dana 23
Wheelbase:
104” (205,74 cm.)
Suspension (Front):
Independent upper A-arms,
Single transverse leaf spring
Suspension (Rear):
Semi elliptic leaf springs,
Torsional stabilizer bar
Other: 2 Piece Windshield
4-134 L Head Motor “Go-Devil” (463):
1948-1949 Jeepster
134.22 CID • 60 hp @ 4000 rpm
105 ft-lbf torque @ 2000 rpm
6.48:1 compression • L-head
6-148 “Lightning” L Head Motor:
1948 Jeepster
148 CID (2.4L) • 6-cylinder • L-head
4-134 F Head Motor (473):
1950-1951 Jeepster
134.2 CID • 72 hp @ 4000 rpm
114 lb-ft torque • 6.9:1 compression
F-head
6-161 “Lightning” F Head Motor:
1950-1951 Jeepster
161 CID (2.6L) • 6-cylinder • F-head
Behind glovebox on inside of firewall.
Stamped on a outcropping (boss) on the right front of the engine block behind the water pump.
Vehicle Identification
Main Identifying Characteristics:
Flat fenders, split windshield, single leaf spring, 104" wheelbase. Jeepsters came in 2WD only.
Model Differences by Year:
1948 - small glass rear window, "T" bar grille trim. 1949 - rear window enlarged and made of plastic instead of glass. 1950 - rear bumper stamped "Willys", restyled grille, fenders, and front hood. 1951 - unsold 1950 models were retitled as 1951 models, with some 1951 models assembled from left over parts.
