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1946-1964 Station Wagon General Specs
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Technical Specifications
Length: (overall) 176 1/4” (447,6 m.)
Width: Utility Wagon: 71 3/4“, Delivery: 68"
Tire Size: 6.00-15/6.50-15, 6.70-15
Electrical: 6 Volt, 12 Volt
Transmission: T-90 (4x4), T-96 (2x4 w/od.)
Transfer Case: 2 Speed Dana 18 (4x4 Models)
Rear Axle: (4x4): Dana 44, (2x4): Dana 23
Front Axle: (1961-'71 5x4): Dana 25/27
Front Axle: (1946-'55 2x4): Planar Suspension
Wheelbase: 104 1/2” (265,4 cm.)
Engine: 4-134 L Head Motor "Go-Devil" Motor: 1946-'53 SW (4x4), 1946-'49 (2x4)
Front Axle: (1961-'71 5x4): Dana 25/27
Front Axle: (1946-'55 2x4): Planar Suspension
Wheelbase: 104 1/2” (265,4 cm.)
Engine: 4-134 L Head Motor "Go-Devil" Motor: 1946-'53 SW (4x4), 1946-'49 (2x4)
6-148 "Lightning" L Head Motor: 1948-'49 Station Wagon 2x4
4-134 F Head Motor (473): 1950-'53 - SW (4x4), 1950-'55 (2x4)
6-226 "Super Hurricane" L Head Motor: 1954-'64 SW (4x4)
4-134 F Head Motor (473): 1950-'53 - SW (4x4), 1950-'55 (2x4)
6-226 "Super Hurricane" L Head Motor: 1954-'64 SW (4x4)
Serial Number Location(s):
Plate on rear step in area on drivers side.
Plate on rear step in area on drivers side.
Engine Number Location:
(L and F-Head Engines) - Front of the block behind water pump.
(226-ci Engines) - Left front corner of the engine above the generator.
(L and F-Head Engines) - Front of the block behind water pump.
(226-ci Engines) - Left front corner of the engine above the generator.
Vehicle Identification
Body Styles: 2-Door Wagon, 2-Door Panel, 4-Door Wagon
Models: 4-63, 4-73, 6-63, 6-73, 6-75, 685, 4-75, 4x4-63, 4x4-73, 4x4 6-226, 4x4 Panel Delivery, 4x2-73 RHD, 4x4 Traveler, Maverick
Model Differences by Year:
Split glass windshield 1946-'60. Single glass windshield 1960-'64. 9 slot flat grille 46-50, 7 slot "V" grille 50-64. 1952 went from floor starter to a full key start called the "Startakey." 1946-'51 single tailight, 1952 replaced with 2 flush mounted lights. 1950-1953 5 horizontal bars across grille. 1950 - fenders modified from previous flat-fender design. 1954 3 horizontal trim bars across grille, 1955 name changed from station wagon to utility wagon. 1956 center grille trim moved one position up. 1957 larger battery box for 12 volt electrical system. Late 1960 to 1964 one piece windshield and tailgate glass. 