Willys Jeep Truck
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| Willys Jeep Truck | |
| Manufacturer: | Willys Kaiser-Jeep |
|---|---|
| Production: | 1947–1965 |
| Successor: | Jeep Gladiator |
| Class: | Full-size Pickup |
| Body style: | 2-door pickup truck 2-door cab-chassis 2-door stake bed |
| Wheelbase: | 118 in |
| Length: | 183.75 in |
| Width: | 73 in |
| Height: | 74.4 in |
| Curb weight: | 3100 lb to 3300 lb |
| Related: | Willys Jeep Wagon Willys Jeepster |
The Willys Jeep Pickup was similar to the Willys Jeep Wagon and the VJ-2 and VJ-3 Willys Jeepster. It was introduced in 1947 as the 2T and 4T models. It was revamped in 1950 and became the 473. This model introduced the v-shaped front end with five horizontal bars. After 1950, the two-wheel drive model was discontinued. In 1953, the truck was changed again sligtly, becoming the 475. A six-cylinder 6-226 model was introduced in 1954, and sales of 475 models dropped considerably. The 226 was dropped in 1962 in favor of the new 6-230 Tornado OHC engine.
Engines:
- 1947-1950, 1956 - 134 in³ (2.2 L) L4-134 Go-Devil I4
- 1950-1965 - 134 in³ (2.2 L) F4-134 Hurricane I4
- 1954-1962 - 226 in³ (3.7 L) 6-226 Super Hurricane I6
- 1962-1965 - 230 in³ (3.8 L) 6-230 Tornado I6
It was available with only one transmission, the Borg-Warner T-90 three-speed manual. A Spicer 18 transfer case was used on 4WD models. The Timken 51540 was an early rear axle option, otherwise the Dana 53 was standard. The front axle was a Dana 25. A 5.38:1 differential ratio was standard.
Over 200,000 of these trucks were manufactured.
