Original paint rigs

Are many early Willys jeeps around that still wear original paint? Has anyone seen them at shows or does anyone have photos of any to share? Thanks!

Ya, I was questioning the existence of well kept original paint examples of any early Willys jeeps. Would love to see some examples of these in photos.

Edited by Mang - 22 Oct. 2014 at 7:31pm

Daron Wanberg has several. I based my paint job on them. I don't know if he still has his website.

Lew Ladwig
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Thanks for sharing those. This past year I acquired an original paint (that is in outstanding condition) CJ2A '48, so I want to explain my interest.

It is full of mods and I am in a quandry. I had this idea to search for canvas original top/s, and came up with all kinds of stuff, some really exceptional pieces. (Ebay and Craigslist anywhere). Problem is they are for a different version jeep. I almost started to butcher the canvas top up as I had a cool plan to make it work, and it would have looked great but my experience with collectable cars/parts stopped me in my path...as I had already planned aftermarket wheels and tires to replace the current aftermarket wheels. It may be that I have one of the cleanest original paint CJ2A's out there, so maybe I better stop and research things better before I further take this gem away from original? I am hopeful I can get guidance and advice and figure out a few things. I am just going to cease any projects or plans for it until I have a clear direction for its future. I definitely know the modded aftermarket look I would pursue, but it is now my enigma car.

I may reach out for valuation guidance and am hopeful it's worth a lot. Please don't be put off by that part. I know that rubs many wrong. I may or may not sell. I love it and acquired another so I could drive and enjoy one, instead of fretting over it.

Woody is sweet! That's my favorite look...canvas half cab top. Thanks for sharing.

Here's my '46 in all it's orig paint

Belleview ol skool winch soon.
'48 CJ2A 283 V8 sm 420 granny low, tera low D18, overdrive,lockers

Texan at heart,Alabama by retirement

some shots of my '48

I am going to stay the course and continue on with a modded build rather than consider returning to original/restoring as I have no freakin idea how or tools to do that :)

there are so many really thoughtful mods on this rig, that I am going to further the vision (mine) and finish up what I hope you all enjoy as much as I will. Ill keep the photos to a minimum until I am proud of projects and looks and share as I go. Notice the rifle handle gear shift handles...see what I mean, mods are all over the build already. It was set up as the ulitmate hunting rig, so I am continuing on with that theme and adding 'cool' factor whenever possible.

Please - this is an already running thread on original paint jeeps, so please keep that going. I enjoy the picture thing as much as anyone.

Edited by Mang - 26 Oct. 2014 at 10:28pm

been years since posting, but enjoyed the heck out of my Cj - I am going to be offering it on bringatrailer.com for anyone seeking what has to be one of the better original paint rigs out there. I'll miss it, enjoyed it around Tahoe the last three years, the ultimate beach cruiser.