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1949 Willys Jeepster Series VJ2
Jeepster
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,645.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Willys
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 2,387lbs
Wheelbase 104 inches
Length 174 13/16 inches
Width 69.125 inches
Height 63 7/16 inches
Front Tread 55.25 inches
Rear Tread 57 inches
Type Own, L-head
Displacement 134.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.48 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 63@4000
Rated Horsepower 15.6
Torque 106@2000
Main Bearings 3
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
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.605 to 1
2nd 1.63 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.536 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.88 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Cam & lever
Service Bendix hydraulic drums
Front Size 9.9 inches
Rear Size 9.9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.9 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size 15
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 5.9 x 15
Spare Location
Fuel 15 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 1.5 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 219589 to 224764
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Additional Information

Willys Mech Man'l-Utility Trucks & Sta. Wagons (1949-1956)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age December 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Luzon Red
Clear Maple
Mahogony Brown
Potomac Gray
Pine Green (Opalescent)
Autumn Brown (Opalescent)
Midnight Cloud (Opalescent)
Fiesta Yellow
Shasta Green
Universal Beige
Harbor Blue (Opalescent)
Pacific Blue (Opalescent)
Chesapeake Gray
Emerald Green
Surf Gray (Opalescent)
Nassau Cream
Copper Bronze (Opalescent)
Campus Red
Sportsman's Green (Opalescent)
Standard/Optional Equipment
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