New owner 1946 CJ2A

I am very proud to be the new owner of a 1946 CJ2A 55874\
I am continuing a tradition that my father had with his father. My dad and grandad had a 46 and a 48 in the early 70's.\
I don't know much about what I bought except it looks like a lifetime of fun and memories.\
I am looking for advise whether my jeep is a restore candidate or just a mechanically sound good looker. \
It is virtually complete as far as I can tell and mostly original as well. She is 99% rust free. \
I haven't tried to start her because it has been true winter here for the last 10 days. \
The fan and belt turn. \
Please take a look and offer any advise as far as the first steps into this wonderful engagement. \
I look forward to all of your feedback. \
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- Daniel

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-Daniel

Hi Daniel,

1st thing for me was change all fluids.  Add fresh to appropriate level.  Mine was also running when I bought it but I still changed out the fluids. 

Ok great feedback. Thank you.
I shall get her Indoors and begin checking and changing fluids.
I have an old battery charger that may have a voltage reg.
I'm very excited to try to start her.
The owners manual is soooooo cool.

-Daniel

Wow!
What a warm welcome. I feel right at home here even though it's my first day.
I think Colorado is one of the best places on Earth and I'm excited to have a
Flat fender here. I am soaking up this advise like crazy. I plan to print the manual tomorrow
And really start to familiarize myself with the go devil and all of its companions.
I truely look forward to getting to know you guys better (Tim and Bruce)as well as meet others.
Ownership of my flat fender is going to be a great adventure and I appreciate your help as I go.

- Daniel (Colorado Springs)

Dan,
Just read the comments from Bruce and realized we have another Colorado guy stepping into the fray. As he mentions, there's are lots of local guys. We get together on occasion to drive them and BS about them. I've even heard rumors that you can get that Bruce guy to give your engine some special attention if needed.

Anyway, it's good to have another Colorado guy interested in saving another Willys.

Tim

Daniel, Welcome to the fray! Your Willys looks good!

I also will counsel you to get it going safely & then drive it for a while. This will help you figure out what you want to do with it.

Be aware that involving the kids in this hobby at a young age may cause them to get the "jeep sickness". There is no known cure. My son has it. His daughter is being exposed to it. I just want you to be aware of the consequences of your actions. You may even have this sickness & be totally unaware that you do. I see some symptoms in your posts. You may need to have that checked out.  

I agree that Colorado is a great state to live in! I have lived in many of the western states, & Colorado is one of the best. You have the plains in the Eastern part, the mountains in the middle, & a little desert in the west.

Again, Welcome to the club, Matt W.

Ward,

I live in the old north end. I am interested in knowing the local pros when it comes to the very technical aspects if my drivetrain. I am skilled enough to take apart, clean and reassemble but I'd like to leave the pro stuff to the pros.
Any recommendations? Engine guy, tranny and transfer guy ( I heard these are very confusing)
I plan to try and start it as soon and the weather breaks.
She didn't come with keys or a title.
I will need advice to get a title.
What's to best way to turn the ingnition over with out keys. ( have a locksmith put an ignition in??)
Thank you all for the help.
- Daniel