New to 53 Willys

Hi guys, new to the forum as well as my 53 Willys truck. Bought it to fix up but already needing more than I expected. Good learning project. :). Looking forward to it.

I have restored several cars and trucks over the years and have a few basic questions about this project.

Was told this truck came from the fire department years ago, who knows?

Pretty decent shape considering the age.

I attempted to look up the engine but it is nowhere I could find. Stamped on the pad above the water pump is T51474.
I assume this is a 4-134 L or F I am not sure. The plugs are on the side of the head so I think its an F. Other number on the engine is 646228-L-W11A-N1-CR-N2 if this matters.

Can not locate the SN number on the body yet.

Good to be here, looks like decades of knowledge.

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Picture of outside

A. The picture didn't post, you figured that by now. To get it to post, scroll down past the text box, click
"Go Advanced", select "Manage Attachments", select a picture from somewhere and upload it. When it finishes uploading - close the window.

B. The type of engine is easy to figure. If it has a valve cover, it's an F-134. If it has all four plugs sticking straight up, its an L-134. Since the plugs stick out the side, its a F-134.

On a truck, the serial number should be on the firewall - but plates have been know to vanish. '53 and later trucks only have three horizontal grill bars.

C. Get a KWAS catalog - the front part is a Jeep encyclopedia.

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One side.
I have received that catalog, it's great.

Thanks

It looks like you have a good starting point for just about whatever you want to do with it.