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John Cotner 
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Joined: 11 Sep. 2014 Location: New Ulm, MN Status: Offline Points: 355 |
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 Topic: New MemberPosted: 11 Sep. 2014 at 9:57pm |
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I just got a 1946 CJ-2a and thought it would be a good idea to join the forum. I will rely on all of your expertise as I begin the restoration process.
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John Cotner New Ulm, Minnesota |
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scoutpilot
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2014 at 10:12pm |
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There are a few of our members in Wisconsin. They will be happy to help,a long with rest of us, worldwide. Welcome.
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oldracer
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2014 at 10:14pm |
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Hi John, Welcome aboard. I just dropped by the forum to see if I was missing anything and I noticed that your "new member" post was already 8 minutes old. Everyone must be taking a nap
 Let me be the first to ask for PICTURES!! We love them. Get familiar with the search function and you are off and running - or if you are like me - you are off and not running but fixing a leaky wheel cylinder. Have fun
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T. Nick
If it's not broke, work on it till it is! 48 CJ2A #192834 "Grunt" |
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damar2yxr
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Posted: 12 Sep. 2014 at 1:39am |
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Big welcome to another Cheeser!
Any help you need just ask and someone here will jump in. Where did you pick yours up from? Wisconsin jeeps are usually pretty roached.
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eat,sleep,jeep
Proud father of a Marine, Army Dentist, Navy Pilot and a Princess. LIFE IS GOOD! 43MB,47CJ2-A,48CJ2-A X2,70Jeepster Commando 1/2 cab,84CJ-7, |
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John Cotner
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Posted: 12 Sep. 2014 at 2:52pm |
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I will pick up the old girl tomorrow and post pictures next week. It's a VEC column shifter, and does have rust in the usual places. So it's time to brush up on my TIG welding skills for the sheet metal replacements. It is in original condition throughout and hasn't been molested, and I intend to keep it as original as possible. I bought it from an enthusiast who decided to sell to make room.
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John Cotner New Ulm, Minnesota |
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damar2yxr
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Posted: 12 Sep. 2014 at 3:03pm |
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Was it the one for sale in Brookfield?
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eat,sleep,jeep
Proud father of a Marine, Army Dentist, Navy Pilot and a Princess. LIFE IS GOOD! 43MB,47CJ2-A,48CJ2-A X2,70Jeepster Commando 1/2 cab,84CJ-7, |
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John Cotner
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Posted: 12 Sep. 2014 at 3:30pm |
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Yes, that's the one.
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John Cotner New Ulm, Minnesota |
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sandusky
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Posted: 12 Sep. 2014 at 3:37pm |
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Welcome! It's Good to have another Midwesterner on Board. Lots of Help here. I know this forum has been an amazing source of info.to our rebuild. Sandusky
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damar2yxr
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Posted: 12 Sep. 2014 at 4:11pm |
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Nice score. That jeep looks like a winner. He put a lot of work into it and was well worth the price he was asking. I posted it in the auction section here on the forum. I was sorely tempted to get it myself...too many other projects....
Plans? Lots of folks would tell you to keep a survivor like that with the original patina but that's up to you. I have a pair of trailer queens but I have one that I will make mechanically perfect but will try to maintain some of the hard earned patina. Please enjoy driving it now. Don't be in too big of a hurry to tear it down. Please post some pics of your find and let us all know how it is as it sits.
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eat,sleep,jeep
Proud father of a Marine, Army Dentist, Navy Pilot and a Princess. LIFE IS GOOD! 43MB,47CJ2-A,48CJ2-A X2,70Jeepster Commando 1/2 cab,84CJ-7, |
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John Cotner
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Posted: 15 Sep. 2014 at 3:11pm |
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At the very least I'll preserve it in it's current condition, with the exception of necessary safety and mechanical improvements. However, I also said that about my Pinz but it ended up as a full restoration.
I gave the Jeep a cursory tune-up yesterday and went for a spin, and it runs well. The front floors are mostly gone, I've found a crack in the frame just back from the front bumper, and the radiator leaks. I'll have no problem welding up the frame and can TIG weld in new floor pans. Fortunately my neighbor was a mechanic and has a radiator pressure tester, so we can find the leak and repair it if possible. My dog walked up to the Jeep Saturday after I got it into the barn, crawled into the back, and spends most of his time there.    |
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John Cotner New Ulm, Minnesota |
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longmontgirl
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Posted: 15 Sep. 2014 at 4:19pm |
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Welcome! I'm an old time member who's looking to purchase a 49 2a as well... We may be going through the restoration process together! Looking forward to seeing your progress!
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Emily :)
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DMillet
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Posted: 16 Sep. 2014 at 5:34am |
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If the dog approves, it's a keeper.
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cpt logger
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X2! You & Longmont Girl will have fun restoring +/or repairing your projects. Have fun. Ask lots of questions & post pictures please! Thanks, Cpt logger. |
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mike in oregon
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Posted: 16 Sep. 2014 at 12:51pm |
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Welcome John. Thats a good looking Jeep.
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MIKE IN OREGON
President of Oregon Flat Fender Club. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Flat-Fender-Club/222864787838570 46 CJ2A 38007 46 CJ2A 79863 BANTAM T3-C 25314 |
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birddog7
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Posted: 16 Sep. 2014 at 3:26pm |
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Welcome! Aboard It look like good one to start with. Thanks for buying it, like Damar2yxr I was very tempted. Keep us posted.
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Birddog
1945 CJ2A 1956 CJ3B 1946 CJ2A 1948 CJ2A 1948 CJ3A 1946 Bantam Trailer |
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Lee MN
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Posted: 16 Sep. 2014 at 11:05pm |
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Welcome!, nice looking 2A
. I see your a Kubota tractor owner as well, many of them here also. have fun with your Jeep .Lee 
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LEE
44 GPW-The Perfected Willys 49 2A “If you wait, you only get older” 67 M715 American Made Rolling History |
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Posted: 17 Sep. 2014 at 12:40am |
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Glad to have you as part of the cult...I am still chasing leaks in my jeep, if it isn't leaking it's empty.
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Adrian
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Posted: 17 Sep. 2014 at 1:12am |
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John, any serial numbers at all?. Looks like a goody and welcome to the column shift club.
Adrian NZ
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1946 CJ-2A Column Change 14605
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