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1938 Willys 38 Series
Economy Coupe
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $499.00
No. Produced
Body Maker
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 2,181lbs
Wheelbase 100 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own, L-head
Displacement 134.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.70 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 48@3200
Rated Horsepower 15.6
Torque
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on right front upper corner of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Tillotson
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.3
Front Coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & sector
Service Bendix mechanical
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 8 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 1 1/4 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 1 1/4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 65,001
VIN Description
VIN Location On front cross member and on left side of cowl under hood.
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Additional Information

Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless 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 1938Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Pyrol Green
Pueblo Brown
Willys GunMetal
Tan
B;ue
Rust E
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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