Willys Overland Knight Registry
1933 Willys Custom Sedan Model 8-88A - America
Serial Number 2669 Engine Number 6796
These last 2 photos show just how similar the 1933 Willys 8-88A was to the 1933 Willys Knight 66E
Notes:
1) The front bumper bar on this car when these photos were taken is not correct, however when this vehicle has been fully restored and put back on the road it will be corrected.
2) These vehicles came "Radio Ready" which meant the antenna was installed at the factory. The antenna was a wire strung under the soft top with the shielded part of the radio wire soldered to a bracket that was screwed to the chassis (ground).
3) The "Custom" sedan had the fenders painted the same color as the body while the "Standard" sedan had black fenders.
4) The front windscreen came factory tinted, all other windows were clear. All glass was shatterproof safety glass as factory standard on the Custom sedan, optional on the Standard sedan.
5) These cars were equiped with the Bendix "Startix" system which meant that the engine would restart automatically if the engine stalled and the ignition was on. The ignition key activates the starter motor, just like a modern car.
6) The key locked door handle is fitted to the passengers front door. This safety feature encouraged entry and exit via the sidewalk rather than into traffic.
7) Drum brakes were Bendix airplane cable.
This vehicle is now undergoing an extensive restoration
Custom sedan featured 17 inch wheels instead of the standard 18 inch for a longer, sleeker look on its 121 inch wheelbase.
Total weight is specified as 3368 lbs but the custom sedan was most likely more.
Some of the woodwork is in the process of being replaced. Note the coutesy lamps in the rear quarter panels.
8 cylinder straight 8 engine develops 80 bhp @ 3200 rpm. Bore is 3 1/8" Stroke is 4".
Carter Carburetor Model BB1D
Transmission features syncromesh and a separate free wheeling unit marked Warner Gear, Muncie, Indiana
Bendix cable operated 2 shoe self energising drum brakes
Front spring was fixed at rear and had the shackles at the front of the vehicle
Monroe shock absorbers featured adjustable dampening via RS - Ride Select cable operated control on dash
Dash featured lovely engine turned finish and a set of gauges the same as used in the 1933 Willys 6-90A and Willys Knight 66E
Front seat was adjustable
