Project X 1946 cj2a 81509

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   I started this project in 1994. This 2a belonged to my friends Godfather who lived in Grass Valley Calif and was used as a secondary means of transportation, gather fire wood go into town ect. According to my friend the Godfather was the second owner of the vehicle and his neighbor being the 1st. The 2a was purchased in approx 1952 and was gifted to my friend from his Godfather in 1986 and towed to his house in Huntington Beach Ca where it sat until 1994. It was gifted to me, towed to my house and this is when the project started. I got it running, drove it around the block 3 times realized at that point this was going to be more of a project than 1st thought. Initial thought was weld in a few panels ,brakes,  tune up and a rattle can paint job. That was 1994 and hear I am finally posting photos today. These are a photo of a photo, so the clarity is poor, but you get an idea of what it looked like in 94. Looking back I would have more enjoyment making the necessary repairs and using it with my son as he grew, but in my head the jeep would only be down for a couple of years so I dove in with both feet not knowing how life would get in the way. Don't get me wrong, I'm a happy guy, life has been good and my jeep is almost there, so what the hell!!!
I thought this was in poor condition, but a pretty complete jeep with few mods

This is my son of 20 years at the start.

On the left frame horn ahead of the bracket there was inch of welding one row after another where the frame would keep cracking from poor penetration.

You can see the the original wood in the photo for the floor stiffeners

final repairs to the body before going to the body shop for a face lift.

Body parts hanging in the garage for many years.

1st time I noticed the date stamp was just 2 weeks ago pulling the gauges out of mothballs.

I sent the frame out to be squared, box the frame horns and powder coating. The only upside to my long resto was that I didn't feel the cost as much as if I were to do this in 1-2 years. They were small bites over a period of years as opposed to doing the restoration a couple of years. I will post more later

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a4cj2a77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Sep. 2012 Location: Seal Beach Ca. Status: Offline Points: 566	Post Options Post Reply Quote a4cj2a77 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: Project X 1946 cj2a 81509 Posted: 21 Dec. 2014 at 8:51pm
	I started this project in 1994. This 2a belonged to my friends Godfather who lived in Grass Valley Calif and was used as a secondary means of transportation, gather fire wood go into town ect. According to my friend the Godfather was the second owner of the vehicle and his neighbor being the 1st. The 2a was purchased in approx 1952 and was gifted to my friend from his Godfather in 1986 and towed to his house in Huntington Beach Ca where it sat until 1994. It was gifted to me, towed to my house and this is when the project started. I got it running, drove it around the block 3 times realized at that point this was going to be more of a project than 1st thought. Initial thought was weld in a few panels ,brakes, tune up and a rattle can paint job. That was 1994 and hear I am finally posting photos today. These are a photo of a photo, so the clarity is poor, but you get an idea of what it looked like in 94. Looking back I would have more enjoyment making the necessary repairs and using it with my son as he grew, but in my head the jeep would only be down for a couple of years so I dove in with both feet not knowing how life would get in the way. Don't get me wrong, I'm a happy guy, life has been good and my jeep is almost there, so what the hell!!! I thought this was in poor condition, but a pretty complete jeep with few mods This is my son of 20 years at the start. On the left frame horn ahead of the bracket there was inch of welding one row after another where the frame would keep cracking from poor penetration. You can see the the original wood in the photo for the floor stiffeners final repairs to the body before going to the body shop for a face lift. Body parts hanging in the garage for many years. 1st time I noticed the date stamp was just 2 weeks ago pulling the gauges out of mothballs. I sent the frame out to be squared, box the frame horns and powder coating. The only upside to my long resto was that I didn't feel the cost as much as if I were to do this in 1-2 years. They were small bites over a period of years as opposed to doing the restoration a couple of years. I will post more later

Adrian Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 01 Oct. 2011 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 1517	Post Options Post Reply Quote Adrian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Dec. 2014 at 9:11pm
	Looking very sharp, well done Adrian
	1946 CJ-2A Column Change 14605 1973 Saab 96

berettajeep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Feb. 2009 Location: Astoria OR Status: Offline Points: 4304	Post Options Post Reply Quote berettajeep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Dec. 2014 at 9:13pm
	That frame looks great.
	Dennis '47 CJ2A 101823 '74 Cherokee

Stretch Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05 Oct. 2005 Location: Mansfield, OH Status: Offline Points: 275	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stretch Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Dec. 2014 at 10:14pm
	Coming along nicely. Many jeep projects take that long... Mine's close to 20, but it was driving a lot of it. Dad has one that has been tore apart since 88. Just bought one that was tore apart 10 years ago, hope to have it done a lot sooner!
	1946 CJ2A #44093 1946 CJ2A #44754 1952 REO M108 Crane/wrecker Pile of parts...

swmoboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 17 Nov. 2014 Location: Springfield, MO Status: Offline Points: 135	Post Options Post Reply Quote swmoboy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Dec. 2014 at 10:19pm
	Love it! Are those 700 x 16 tires?
	1947 CJ2a #155307

a4cj2a77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Sep. 2012 Location: Seal Beach Ca. Status: Offline Points: 566	Post Options Post Reply Quote a4cj2a77 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec. 2014 at 12:45am
	Yes they are 700.16 I'm wondering if I should have stayed with 600.16 due tire rub, but the tires that were on there were 700.16 when I got the willys

swmoboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 17 Nov. 2014 Location: Springfield, MO Status: Offline Points: 135	Post Options Post Reply Quote swmoboy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec. 2014 at 1:17am
	Thanks for the info. I'm struggling with this discussion myself. You are doing a great job on your rebuild.
	1947 CJ2a #155307

samcj2a Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 5 Joined: 21 Oct. 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Status: Offline Points: 8549	Post Options Post Reply Quote samcj2a Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec. 2014 at 2:48am
	My '47 has 7.00x16 tires NDCCs and there is no problem.
	Sam 1946 CJ2A 15292 ACM 6678 1947 CJ2A 122031 ACM 111989 Are Glass Bowl Fuel Pumps OE?

a4cj2a77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Sep. 2012 Location: Seal Beach Ca. Status: Offline Points: 566	Post Options Post Reply Quote a4cj2a77 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec. 2014 at 3:12am
	Good to know. I was wondering what the turning radius would be like

54willysjeep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 14 Nov. 2014 Location: Santa Ana CA Status: Offline Points: 155	Post Options Post Reply Quote 54willysjeep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec. 2014 at 4:31am
	looks good. i'll have to drop by and see it.
	54 Willys CJ3B (Rikki-Bobby's Jeep) 42 GPW14359 Cal "Shake n' Bake's Jeep" Dallas TX plant. Missing everything when I got it.

a4cj2a77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Sep. 2012 Location: Seal Beach Ca. Status: Offline Points: 566	Post Options Post Reply Quote a4cj2a77 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Dec. 2014 at 2:04am
	Any opinion on coating in/ex manifolds or leave them bare metal. Also will be repairing heat riser assy before final install. Manifolds are on to locate ex Cleaning up heat shield for brake master. I think the linkage is correct. I took this apart a long time ago Deaver Springs built these packs.

rocnroll Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Tuscumbia, AL Status: Offline Points: 13585	Post Options Post Reply Quote rocnroll Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Dec. 2014 at 2:27am
	I've had good luck with Jet-Hot and really like the finish.....any spray finish will eventually have to be redone. Just my opinion and alot probably won't want to pay for it but I like it. I had the whole exhaust done on 'Frankie' including mufflers. Edited by rocnroll - 26 Dec. 2014 at 2:32am
	'47 CJ2A PU '48 CJ2A Lefty "Common sense is not that common"

a4cj2a77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Sep. 2012 Location: Seal Beach Ca. Status: Offline Points: 566	Post Options Post Reply Quote a4cj2a77 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Dec. 2014 at 3:21am
	I forgot about Jet Hot coatings. I come this far and like you said the finish is nice. I will price check Monday. Thanks

a4cj2a77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Sep. 2012 Location: Seal Beach Ca. Status: Offline Points: 566	Post Options Post Reply Quote a4cj2a77 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Dec. 2014 at 2:26am
	View from the back Just bolted on the fenders and grill to check alignments. Its been almost 20 yrs since the tub has been mated to the grill and fenders. I'm thinking if the top of the tub is level front to rear and left to right,so should the tops of the fenders??? If the hood fits I should be close to proper alignment and yes this is a question. If not any input would be appreciated This has always been my favorite view of jeeps. Very iconic.

berettajeep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Feb. 2009 Location: Astoria OR Status: Offline Points: 4304	Post Options Post Reply Quote berettajeep Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Dec. 2014 at 3:04am
	Can't help with your question, but that looks good!
	Dennis '47 CJ2A 101823 '74 Cherokee

a4cj2a77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Sep. 2012 Location: Seal Beach Ca. Status: Offline Points: 566	Post Options Post Reply Quote a4cj2a77 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jan. 2015 at 8:41pm
	Finally I have steering. I installed the steering box and misc steering componets. finally completed bolting down the tub, fenders, grille.Bolted the head lights and parking lights for my own motivation Used Hella H-4 beams with 100w bulbs (not original style, but give off great light) Waiting on welting, exhaust flap kit for the manifold and a few other pieces. Hope to start soon

athawk11 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 Jan. 2012 Location: Arvada,Colorado Status: Offline Points: 4151	Post Options Post Reply Quote athawk11 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jan. 2015 at 9:48pm
	Your project looks great. It sits pretty nice on those fresh spring packs. I chose Rustoleum High Heat paint in a rattle can. 3000 degrees. I used it on the exhaust manifold only. I used my regular paint on the intake manifold. After reading about manifold paint, I was skeptical on whether my choice would hold up, but after 3 years of running, it has held up surprisingly well. I did need to touch up a few spots on the exhaust manifold after a couple years, but all in all, I like it. Edited by athawk11 - 04 Jan. 2015 at 9:50pm
	1- 1946 CJ2A 2- 1949 CJ3A

a4cj2a77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Sep. 2012 Location: Seal Beach Ca. Status: Offline Points: 566	Post Options Post Reply Quote a4cj2a77 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jan. 2015 at 2:27am
	engine bay looks great, clean and to the point!