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1953 Henry J Vagabond 4 Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,386.00
No. Produced 7,017
Body Maker Henry J
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 2,370lbs
Wheelbase 100 inches
Length 182.125 inches
Width 69.375 inches
Height 59.75 inches
Front Tread 54 inches
Rear Tread 54 inches
Type Willys-Overland Inline, L-head
Displacement 134.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 68@4000
Rated Horsepower 15.6
Torque 109@1800
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Continuation of 1952 numbers
Engine No. Location On pad on front of block and on plate on side 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 4.27 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 5.9 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 13 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 1.5 Pints
Cooling System 10.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. K1001001 and up
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front door pillar post.
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Additional Information
Some sources show this series is 1952. No. produced is approximate total for all Vagabonds.

General Specifications (Henry J 1952-1953)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age December 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age March 1953Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1953Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Cerulean Blue
Persian Gray Poly
Anchor Gray
Australian Beige
Sabre Jet Blue
Jade Tint
Tropical Green Poly
Peacock Blue
Stardust Ivory
Jade Green Poly
Onyx Black
Copper Dust Poly
Cardinal Red
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
These are standard Kaiser colors
Standard/Optional Equipment
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