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Topic: Willys Jeep CJ2A -46 project | Governor things
Posted By: PLO
Subject: Willys Jeep CJ2A -46 project | Governor things
Date Posted: 29 Sep. 2016 at 6:53pm
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Hi everyone. Im new here at the forum and I've always wanted a Willys, so I bought a cj2a a couple of month ago. Here are some pictures you can look at. The idea is to renovate it. (I have already started.) And unfortunately, there was no identification signs when I bought it. The only thing I have to say it is a -46's is the ownership papers. It says that there is S/N 40557. (I have bought new signs with 40557 engraved in.) So I'll try to do it right so similar as jeeps around that S/N. It will be kinda hybrid jeep between cj2a and cj3a because of the engine and so on. A new body is ordered from M.D Juan Enterprises that will arrive in december. This body in the pictures are sold now. It will be fun watching it grow and get together. Everything you say that could be my help or any suggestions, I am very grateful for. And sorry for my bad english, im from Sweden. This is what it looked like when I bought it.    And here's me and my brother and his girlfriend on a joyride through the Swedish countryside this summer. (I'm the photographer) Its a blast to drive!!  Now I started to take the jeep apart.    And now the frame is washed.   And here is the new overhauled engine that I will put in. Its a newer engine from the -50 i think, but it does not matter to me. (I will paint it another colour)   |
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Posted By: mbullism
Date Posted: 29 Sep. 2016 at 7:06pm
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Welcome, PLO! that's a great looking buggy...wondering why you did away with the body it came with? it looks solid- MB ------------- Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it... Welcome to 1930's Germany |
Posted By: jpet
Date Posted: 29 Sep. 2016 at 7:08pm
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Hi PLO, Nice project  How close are you to Trosa? Maybe you should get in contact with Roger B: http://thecj2apage.com/forums/member_profile.asp?PF=1271" rel="nofollow - http://thecj2apage.com/forums/member_profile.asp?PF=1271 Welcome to the forum  ------------- CJ2A #29110 "General Willys" MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
Posted By: athawk11
Date Posted: 29 Sep. 2016 at 9:01pm
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Cool Willys. I think you have a CJ-3A there. Frame, front engine plate, tub, passenger fender, side mount radiator, rear 44 axle. All CJ3A. The only thing I see that is 2A is the windshield. It is likely a 1950 CJ3A. The serial number (40557) even works. Hawk ------------- 1- 1946 CJ2A 2- 1949 CJ3A |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 30 Sep. 2016 at 11:13pm
Thanks! I sold it away because the previous owner had destroyed the instrument panel and welded in the firewall and also drilled holes all over the body. The back fenders and the floor was replaced.
Hi! Im far away from Trosa but I ordered the new body and some other stuff through Roger.
Okay, thanks for the information Hawk. That was a bit surprising. Hmm. I have already ordered the new CJ2A body.. Maybe I'll try to get hold of a cj2a frame and sell this? Or just build a CJ2A body on a CJ3A frame? I dont know.. It will be a mix anyway.
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Posted By: athawk11
Date Posted: 01 Oct. 2016 at 3:01am
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PLO, Don't be disappointed. The 3A isn't as old as the 2A, but they are far more rare. The 3A has many superior qualities over the 2A. Particularly the frame. I highly recommend you keep it. The 2A tub will work on the 3A frame. You might have trouble getting you seat frames to fit correctly...and the steering wheel might seem a little close to you while driving. Another option might be to call Roger and see if you can change your order to a 3A tub. If you are tall, you will probably appreciate the additional leg room you have in a 3A. Hawk ------------- 1- 1946 CJ2A 2- 1949 CJ3A |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 03 Oct. 2016 at 7:39pm
Now, the engine out from the frame. So now remains only to strip the frame completely and start sandblast and paint parts. Is this original or is it junk?   I also came across one of these. I only miss the shaft between.   |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 03 Oct. 2016 at 7:52pm
Okay, thanks for the information! I have a plan in my head now as I thought about this weekend, to build together my CJ3A jeep but with CJ2A body at the moment so I can drive and enjoy it every summer. And over time getting all CJ2A the parts I need. And then when I have them, I lift just over the CJ2A body and order a new body to the CJ3A frame. So the plan is to get two jeeps complete and running, one CJ2A and one CJ3A as original as possible (with some exceptions) Would it not be fantastic with two jeeps instead of one?  |
Posted By: damar2yxr
Date Posted: 06 Oct. 2016 at 7:33pm
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I like your enthusiasm! Enjoy it as much as you can. It will attract a lot of attention I'm sure since most Swedes will never have seen one. ------------- 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, |
Posted By: Rick G
Date Posted: 07 Oct. 2016 at 6:03am
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That's a great looking jeep even before you started your restoration. A lot better than even some of the finished projects I've seen. Keep us updated with lots of pics. ------------- 1947 CJ2a #119929 "Gus" 1951 CJ3a #451-GB1-24268 “Newt” https://youtube.com/channel/UCzTVBgCMit8vi2lFgnKs9YQ" rel="nofollow - My Videos |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 22 Oct. 2016 at 11:08pm
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Thanks guys! I appreciate it. :) Now the frame completely empty. So now I'll repair any cracks, adjust it so its straight and so on to get it ready for sandblasting and paint. Same with the axles. http://forumbilder.se/FBCSS/img-0056" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/FBCSS/img-0054" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 15 Jan. 2017 at 10:19am
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It's been quiet here for a while now .. But it does not mean that nothing has happened. rather the opposite. CJ3A frame has been sandblasted and prime coated then driven off to storage. http://forumbilder.se/G74PN/img-0037" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G74PN/img-0746" rel="nofollow">  Then I received the CJ2A body I ordered, and got hold of a complete CJ2A chassis with right axles and so on. So now I have basically a complete CJ2A and a complete CJ3A. Besides CJ3A body. http://forumbilder.se/G74PN/img-0378" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G74PN/img-0383" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G74PN/img-0384" rel="nofollow">  So now I'm back on track with the right frame on the right body and going to focus on the CJ2A. Now I'll wash the CJ2A frame and fix it so I can fit the body on it. CJ2A frame is sandblasted and painted, the same with the front and rear axle. Sitting also new bumpers, exhaust system, brakes and brake lines, http://forumbilder.se/G74PN/img-0814" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 14 Oct. 2017 at 10:07pm
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Its been quite a while here, but there's been a little progress under the summer. Here are some pictures you guys can look at. I took home the CJ3A engine that I will run in the Jeep for now. I just gonna change the enginemount on the engine to CJ2A and paint it another color. Do you guys have any suggestions? Same color as the frame or same as the body? The body will be painted in a Harvest Tan color. I will test the GM 113E color and see how it will turn out. Project is slowly moving forward...
http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1084" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1085" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1087" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1116" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1710" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1712" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1720" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1724" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1739" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1740" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1910" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1912" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-1913" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2139" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2201" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2206" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2208" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2224" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2226" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2250" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2266" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2234" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2272" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2267" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2273" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2298" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2378" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2531" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-2647" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/G9SJE/img-0106" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: smfulle
Date Posted: 15 Oct. 2017 at 12:55am
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you do good work! Engine original is black of course. I like creative color schemes on the engine if not going for original, ------------- Stan 48 CJ2A (Grampa's Jeep) 59 Chevy 1/2 ton https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/grampas-cj2a_topic16836.html" rel="nofollow - Grampa's Jeep Build Thread |
Posted By: athawk11
Date Posted: 15 Oct. 2017 at 1:34am
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It looks great. I'm glad to see you're still at it. ------------- 1- 1946 CJ2A 2- 1949 CJ3A |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 15 Oct. 2017 at 8:15pm
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I have a little sidequestion here I hope someone maybe can answer. I was at my friends garage today and he bought this Willys on a auction here in Sweden. And we wounder if these numbers match or missmatch? Here are some pictures. Last service stamps in the windsheld from 1975. He is the second owner on this Jeep. The guy before him had it for over 40 years before he passed away. Yearmodel in the papers says 1946
http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0136" rel="nofollow">  S/N 22833 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0184" rel="nofollow">  Body tag S/N 22833 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0164" rel="nofollow">  Frame tag S/N 22833 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0170" rel="nofollow">  Tailgate ACM S/N 13100 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0176" rel="nofollow">  Tub ACM S/N 13101 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0135" rel="nofollow">  Engine S/N CJ-2A 23684 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0173" rel="nofollow">  Engine casting S/N 638632 W3 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0175" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 10 Nov. 2017 at 4:37pm
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Is these holes normal or is the flywheel crap? Which one should I run on? 
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Posted By: smfulle
Date Posted: 10 Nov. 2017 at 4:53pm
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My experience is limited, but I've never seen one with big holes bored in it like the one on the right. A machine shop should be able to resurface either one to work just fine, as long as the big hole thing isn't an issue. Maybe a more knowledgeable person can comment on the one with the big holes. Edited to add "sope" to "machine"
 ------------- Stan 48 CJ2A (Grampa's Jeep) 59 Chevy 1/2 ton https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/grampas-cj2a_topic16836.html" rel="nofollow - Grampa's Jeep Build Thread |
Posted By: CJ2A-CT
Date Posted: 10 Nov. 2017 at 6:43pm
 Can't answer your question however for comparison since our tag numbers are so close, this is what came out of my 46 #22786------------- 46 CJ2a 22786 Brer Rabbit, 53 Willys Wagon, 62 Willys Pickup building with son-in-law, Jason |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 08 Apr. 2018 at 8:02am
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The work continues.. Final adjustments has been made on the tub and the frame is getting pretty close to finish. Here are some pictures on the progress. (I think the colour turned out nicely) The goal is to have it running this summer.
http://forumbilder.se/H6HV8/img-0223" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H6HV8/img-0235" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H6HV8/img-1042" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H6HV8/img-0313" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H6HV8/img-0316" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H6HV8/img-1049" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H6HV8/img-1053" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Ol' Unreliable
Date Posted: 08 Apr. 2018 at 11:21pm
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You changed out the bell housing between pics. Was there a starter issue or something? ------------- There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable |
Posted By: 48willys
Date Posted: 09 Apr. 2018 at 2:07pm
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Probably wants to use the 12v cj5 starter. Better keep a eye on the body clearance on the top left bolt, having trouble with the body hitting there on my build because the bolt head is so much further back. Looking great! ------------- 1946 cj2a #28680 1948 chevy 3800 thriftmaster 1946-50's cj2a-3a farm jeep 1993 yj, aka the yj7 |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 09 Apr. 2018 at 4:41pm
Sharp eyes! Since the engine and transmission are CJ3A, I discovered that the CJ2A starter did not fit so I had to change bell housing.
Good guess, but im going to run 6V on the Jeep. Ive tested the tub with the bell housing change and it worked out well. Thanks!
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Posted By: Ol' Unreliable
Date Posted: 10 Apr. 2018 at 5:15am
Reason I noticed is I have a T-98 I'd like to put in my 2A. It came with the bell housing for the F-head, but it's an entirely different starter than the 2A starter. I don't know if there's a closed-nose starter in 6 V that I can use or if I'll have to change to a 12 V system. I'd rather keep the 6 V, just because that's the kind of guy I am. ------------- There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 16 June 2018 at 8:12am
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Late between updates though. But a lot has happened as usual. Jeep has been started to see that the engine is running. And it fired up easy! Had some minor issues but it was easily fixed. Broken water pump etc. The body, front, hood, fenders, window frame has been painted. And some little stuff. The fuel tank and the seats were painted yesterday. We only have some small parts to paint black left. I am very pleased with the result even though we just painted at home in the garage. We also began on the electrical system. Window frame has also gone to the local workshop to put in glass. So it feels like the goal is within reach! http://forumbilder.se/H7699/img-1253" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7699/img-1405" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7699/img-1409" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7699/img-1426" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7699/img-1430" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7699/img-1439" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7699/img-1446-1" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7699/img-1455" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: davemacinnh
Date Posted: 16 June 2018 at 1:59pm
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[QUOTE=PLO]I have a little sidequestion here I hope someone maybe can answer. I was at my friends garage today and he bought this Willys on a auction here in Sweden. And we wounder if these numbers match or missmatch? Here are some pictures. Last service stamps in the windsheld from 1975. He is the second owner on this Jeep. The guy before him had it for over 40 years before he passed away. Yearmodel in the papers says 1946 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0136" rel="nofollow"> S/N 22833 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0184" rel="nofollow"> Body tag S/N 22833 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0164" rel="nofollow"> Frame tag S/N 22833 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0170" rel="nofollow"> Tailgate ACM S/N 13100 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0176" rel="nofollow"> Tub ACM S/N 13101 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0135" rel="nofollow"> Engine S/N CJ-2A 23684 http://forumbilder.se/G9SMG/img-0173" rel="nofollow"> Engine casting S/N 63863 That is def a ,46 ------------- Dave Mac 1948 CJ2A |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 16 July 2018 at 7:32pm
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Now its alive! And it feels amazing! First run was a blast! My brother has done a extremely good job with the electrical system, everything works great.
Tomorrow all liquids will be changed, and some minor fixes.. like clutch adjustment and having problem with some vibrations on the tub.. The only thing left is to get the right rims painted and tires on. But it runs and I can enjoy it now Need get the right towing hook also. http://forumbilder.se/H7G24/img-1515" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7G24/img-1644" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7G24/img-1647" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7G24/img-1634" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7G24/img-1630" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: TateC
Date Posted: 16 July 2018 at 10:22pm
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It looks great, you have done a fantastic job on it. I wish my CJ looked even half as good as yours does. ------------- Tate Christensen 1941 Ford GP #9687 1943 Willys MB #263100 1944 Ford GPW #234613 1945 Willys CJ2A #10226 |
Posted By: leecarr
Date Posted: 17 July 2018 at 12:06am
| What color is that, it's similar to what I plan on going with, looks great. |
Posted By: mbullism
Date Posted: 17 July 2018 at 12:28am
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looking great! ------------- Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it... Welcome to 1930's Germany |
Posted By: mkoloc
Date Posted: 17 July 2018 at 6:17am
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Looks great .. are those leather seat covers? ------------- LTC Mark Koloc (USA-RET) MVPA#31144 OEF Afghan 03-04 OEF Africa 05-07 OEF KFOR 08-09 WTB 09-11 1942 Ford GPW 43 M16A2 Half-Track w/44 M10 Trlr 1943 M3 Sct Car 1947 CJ2A |
Posted By: 48willys
Date Posted: 17 July 2018 at 12:12pm
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Very nice 😎 ------------- 1946 cj2a #28680 1948 chevy 3800 thriftmaster 1946-50's cj2a-3a farm jeep 1993 yj, aka the yj7 |
Posted By: drm101
Date Posted: 17 July 2018 at 2:20pm
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Seat covers are sweet! |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 17 July 2018 at 10:13pm
Thanks for your kind words TateC, really appreciate it! Im so happy with the result.
I found the colour code here on the forum, it is GM 113E. I think its close to harvest tan with todays modern paint, and it was the colour I wanted it to be. Rims will be painted with code Chrysler PL4 Thanks!
Thanks! Turned out well!
Thank you. Correct, the seats are leather. It was on the Jeep when I bought it.
Thanks 48willys!
I agree. Like them really much.
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Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 17 July 2018 at 10:19pm
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Here is how the engine bay turned out. http://forumbilder.se/H7G5B/img-1654-1" rel="nofollow">  And a bonus on the seats! http://forumbilder.se/H7G5B/img-1658" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: nofender
Date Posted: 17 July 2018 at 11:47pm
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One of the nicest on the page! Well done. Congratulations! ------------- 46 CJ2a rockcrawler 46 CJ2a - 26819 46 Bantam T3c "4366" 47 Bantam T3C - 11800 68-ish CJ5 |
Posted By: wadoyado
Date Posted: 18 July 2018 at 1:06am
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Hey PLO, I see we both joined the form on the same date, and got them on the road at about the same time, that's about where the similarity ends. Admire your attention to detail, the engine bay looks show quality, and I can't get over the seat backs--looks like a black mirror. Beautiful job! Joe W ------------- "It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the jeep you've been driving all your life" (Mickey Mantle paraphrase) |
Posted By: mkoloc
Date Posted: 18 July 2018 at 5:37am
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Joe, the engine bay is "SWEET" and the copper line from the oil filter is a nice touch. ------------- LTC Mark Koloc (USA-RET) MVPA#31144 OEF Afghan 03-04 OEF Africa 05-07 OEF KFOR 08-09 WTB 09-11 1942 Ford GPW 43 M16A2 Half-Track w/44 M10 Trlr 1943 M3 Sct Car 1947 CJ2A |
Posted By: Spinnas
Date Posted: 18 July 2018 at 7:15pm
| Very nice, I like that color. |
Posted By: leecarr
Date Posted: 18 July 2018 at 11:57pm
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that paints the bottom first then covers it. 
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Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 19 July 2018 at 9:19pm
Thank you so much nofender!! I will enjoy this Willys for many years to come.
Funny you noted that we started our journey at the same time and so on.. Thank you! Im super happy with everything. Ive read your whole project here and you have done a really nice job with your 48 also!! Keep up the good work.
Thanks! Yeah I like that detail too.
Thanks Spinnas, its GM 113E
It was you I got the inspiration from, to do it like that. Worked out really well. Thanks!
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Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 19 July 2018 at 9:41pm
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I just have to say that im totally blown away by so much positive feedback. Thank you all!! I drove it about 60km today. MAN IT WAS FUN!! And today I got my turn lights that I bought for a motorcycle I think it was, that I hoped to modify so it would fit my CJ2A. I will use the parking lights as turn lights. (the original parking lights are so expensive also..) So with a little mods on the glass, it went pretty well I think. Unfortunately I manage to get a crack on one of the glasses. But I can change that later. This cost me about 72$ instead of 200$ http://forumbilder.se/H7GBI/img-1660" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7GBI/img-1661" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7GBI/img-1676" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: mkoloc
Date Posted: 21 July 2018 at 5:15am
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Your light mods look great. Seeing your frame data plate got me to wondering if anyone makes a duplicate? Bubba cut my original off when he put a cow catcher bumper on my CJ. Would like to get that replaced as part of my resto. Would it be possible to see a pic of your plate? ------------- LTC Mark Koloc (USA-RET) MVPA#31144 OEF Afghan 03-04 OEF Africa 05-07 OEF KFOR 08-09 WTB 09-11 1942 Ford GPW 43 M16A2 Half-Track w/44 M10 Trlr 1943 M3 Sct Car 1947 CJ2A |
Posted By: 1988YJ7
Date Posted: 24 July 2018 at 11:45pm
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So it appears Sweden is the place to find a great CJ2a or 3a project! I can't believe the condition of those frames. And the paint job on the body is beautiful! ------------- Matt Miller |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 27 July 2018 at 8:50am
Thanks! I bought mine from Ebay. Here is how it looks like http://forumbilder.se/H7H45/img-1708" rel="nofollow"> 
Both frames I have is indeed in good condition. Thanks! Paintjob is done by me and my father in our garage. The result was well over my expectations.
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Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 27 July 2018 at 9:00am
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Yesterday me and my friend was on a days ride in our Jeeps. Weather was great and no trouble on the way. Just pure fun. http://forumbilder.se/H7H45/img-1705" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7H45/img-1728" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7H45/img-1729" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: mbullism
Date Posted: 27 July 2018 at 12:01pm
. Entirely the point! Looks great ------------- Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it... Welcome to 1930's Germany |
Posted By: wadoyado
Date Posted: 27 July 2018 at 12:51pm
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Nothin better than it runs as good as it LOOKS! Joe W ------------- "It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the jeep you've been driving all your life" (Mickey Mantle paraphrase) |
Posted By: Gil
Date Posted: 27 July 2018 at 2:19pm
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Wow! You have a nice looking Jeep,work well done ------------- 1946 cj2a 59108 1998 Jeep Cherokee 2 doors 2016 Jeep Cherokee TrailHawk |
Posted By: mkoloc
Date Posted: 28 July 2018 at 1:38am
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PLO, thank you for the pic of the frame dataplate !! ------------- LTC Mark Koloc (USA-RET) MVPA#31144 OEF Afghan 03-04 OEF Africa 05-07 OEF KFOR 08-09 WTB 09-11 1942 Ford GPW 43 M16A2 Half-Track w/44 M10 Trlr 1943 M3 Sct Car 1947 CJ2A |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 29 July 2018 at 6:25pm
Thanks mbullism!! Your jeep looks really nice, I like the blue color.
Thanks, its a nice feeling driving the jeep!
Thanks Gil! I like your cj2a mb tribute, you have done a truly amazing job on it!
No problem mkoloc! :) |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 29 July 2018 at 6:44pm
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This weekend, of course ment some jeep driving.. Now its has rolled 437km since I got it running. And discovered the first issue. Found a part from the carburetor on the intake, + I have seen some small oil leaks.. http://forumbilder.se/H7HAN/img-1752" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H7HAN/img-1732" rel="nofollow">  Bonus, one happy jeep owner http://forumbilder.se/H7HAN/img-1750" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 17 Oct. 2018 at 6:22pm
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Last weekend I had the jeep on exhibition at BAE Systems. It was a fun viewing, got a lot of attention from all ages. Now its on winter storage. http://forumbilder.se/H8DEN/img-2266" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Tartone
Date Posted: 17 Oct. 2018 at 7:17pm
| Awesome looking jeep! Just started my own project and hopefully I will get mine looking like yours over time. |
Posted By: Jerseyhawg
Date Posted: 17 Oct. 2018 at 9:14pm
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What a great job. Ever since I joined this site I have been amazed at all the talented people and work turned out. Simply great. Glenn ------------- He who toils here, hath made his mark. |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 08 Nov. 2018 at 6:08pm
Thanks alot! Its a really fun machine and project to work on so I hope that you will complete yours, because in the end, all hard work you put down is going to be worth it! :)
Glad to hear that, thanks Glenn! I agree! I have received a lot of inspiration and help from this site. The knowledge here is amazing!
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Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 08 Nov. 2018 at 6:13pm
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Need some help.. How should the wiper motor be mounted in the window frame? Or do I have the wrong motor or missing something? It feels wrong as it looks now.. http://forumbilder.se/H8MB3/img-2367" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/H8MB3/img-2368" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: LuzonRed47
Date Posted: 08 Nov. 2018 at 7:26pm
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PLO--beautiful restoration, thanks for sharing! I've driven in rural Sweden and always thought it would be a great place to own a Willys jeep. Your photos prove it! ------------- CJ2A #140275 "Ziggie" (purchased new by my dad in 1947) ACM #124334 CJ3A windshield, Warn Overdrive 1953 Strick M100 trailer Serial #18253 |
Posted By: Ol' Unreliable
Date Posted: 09 Nov. 2018 at 2:33am
I don't have one of those, but from others' pics, it looks right in your photo. I think you're missing a bracket between the w/s inner frame and the wiper motor, though. At least, I think I've seen a bracket there in some pics. However, I could be totally mistaken. That's a really nice Jeep, w/s wipers or not. ------------- There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable |
Posted By: DonH
Date Posted: 09 Nov. 2018 at 3:03am
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The motor is mounted with the round side up as you have it, but your motor is not from a CJ2A. Take a look at the photos in this guide and you will see the type of bracket needed. The motor is mounted to the bracket and the bracket is attached to the windshield frame with two screws that go into the threaded holes in the bracket so you will need two additional holes in the frame. The hose connection should be pointing to the left. https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/uploads/6601/Vacuum_wiper_motor_rebuild_guide_rev_1.pdf" rel="nofollow - https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/uploads/6601/Vacuum_wiper_motor_rebuild_guide_rev_1.pdf DonH ------------- 1946CJ2A |
Posted By: ndnchf
Date Posted: 09 Nov. 2018 at 11:52am
I juts rebuilt mine a few months ago using that rebuild guide. It works quite well now. ------------- 1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow. |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 16 Feb. 2019 at 8:50pm
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The CJ2A is just waiting for summer and got the rims sandblasted and painted + tyres on the rims. Just gotta mount them. So now it will look alot better then last year. http://forumbilder.se/I4FPL/img-2732" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/I4FPL/img-2872" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: mbullism
Date Posted: 17 Feb. 2019 at 1:38am
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Nothing like a new pair of shoes ------------- Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it... Welcome to 1930's Germany |
Posted By: 1988YJ7
Date Posted: 18 Feb. 2019 at 4:50pm
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The non directional on the old Jeeps make it right! Great job on a beautiful old timer. ------------- Matt Miller |
Posted By: Arsene Wenger
Date Posted: 18 Feb. 2019 at 10:34pm
This is a very very nice Jeep that your friend has. !!! All numbers seem correct. He is a lucky fellow !! ------------- The Deeper the Foundations , The Stronger the Castle. |
Posted By: Arsene Wenger
Date Posted: 18 Feb. 2019 at 10:35pm
Very nice photos !! You have done a great job ------------- The Deeper the Foundations , The Stronger the Castle. |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 19 May 2019 at 4:42pm
Thanks Arsene!
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Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 19 May 2019 at 5:03pm
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This weekend I changed tyres on my jeep and helped my friend to change the clutch and adjust the valves on his machine, then we took the jeeps for a spin! It was the first ride this summer, and it was amazing!  We drove to my brother and his girlfriend to cut down a tree, fun day overall. Here are some pic's to enjoy! http://forumbilder.se/I5DCD/img-3616" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/I5DCD/img-3615" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/I5DCD/img-3611" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/I5DCD/img-3717" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/I5DCD/img-3710" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/I5DCD/img-3711" rel="nofollow">  http://forumbilder.se/I5DCD/img-3709" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: LuzonRed47
Date Posted: 20 May 2019 at 12:33pm
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Bra gjort! Your 2A looks great--thanks for sharing details of your project! ------------- CJ2A #140275 "Ziggie" (purchased new by my dad in 1947) ACM #124334 CJ3A windshield, Warn Overdrive 1953 Strick M100 trailer Serial #18253 |
Posted By: Ol' Unreliable
Date Posted: 21 May 2019 at 4:37am
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X2! ------------- There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable |
Posted By: Raj
Date Posted: 28 May 2019 at 3:10pm
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ho everyone New to this site. I have bought 48 cj2a and it's in really bad condition. I have bought reproduction frame and issue that I have is that it's 29 inch wide and original or according to the manual it's should be 29 1/4 inch wide. How do I fix this any ideas. Million thanks in advance Raj
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Posted By: damar2yxr
Date Posted: 28 May 2019 at 4:23pm
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Hello Raj, welcome to the site. Go ahead and start a thread in the "Your Jeep project" forum and introduce yourself. Pictures are a big help. If your frame is off 1/4" it may not be that big an issue. You may end up making slight adjustments along the way. ------------- 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, |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 22 Mar. 2020 at 2:54pm
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Good afternoon! (Swedish time) I have now awakened the Jeep and started to disassemble the engine. Got comp issues at the end of last summer. But I am stuck trying to figure out what dimension of the pistonrings and bearings I have. Is there anyone here who knows? Im going to replace with new. https://forumbilder.com/i/r5Va" rel="nofollow">  https://forumbilder.com/i/r5V4" rel="nofollow">  https://forumbilder.com/i/r5VC" rel="nofollow">  https://forumbilder.com/i/r5VD" rel="nofollow">  https://forumbilder.com/i/r5VU" rel="nofollow - https://forumbilder.com/i/r5VU" rel="nofollow">  These are the pistons in the engine. https://forumbilder.com/i/r5VF" rel="nofollow">  And these are from my other engine on the side. What size is that? https://forumbilder.com/i/r5VT" rel="nofollow">  Bearings, is it standard dimension? https://forumbilder.com/i/r5mG" rel="nofollow">  https://forumbilder.com/i/r5mM" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Ol' Unreliable
Date Posted: 22 Mar. 2020 at 10:28pm
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Not sure about the bearings, but the piston in your hand appears to be about .050" oversize, if it is reading "80.60". I presume that's 80.60 mm, which is 3.173". Close to .050" over if a standard piston is 3.125". The second piston with the "030" stamp is .030" oversize, so that piston should be 3.155", or close to 80.09 mm. In other words, both those engines have been bored, possibly more than once each. ------------- There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable |
Posted By: Bruce W
Date Posted: 22 Mar. 2020 at 11:01pm
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Standard bore is 3.125", standard piston diameter is 3.1225" - 3.1245".
It's all on page 54 of the Service Manual for Universal Jeep Vehicles. You do have a service manual, right?  So, yeah, .050" oversize would be 3.1725" - 3.1745". BW ------------- It is NOT a Jeep Willys! It is a Willys jeep. Happy Trails! Good-bye, Good Luck, and May the Good Lord Take a Likin' to You! We Have Miles to Jeep, Before We Sleep. |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 23 Mar. 2020 at 5:16am
Thanks guys for making it clear. Im going to order .050” pistonrings if the piston is around 80.60mm. Yeah your totally correct Bruce W, I have service manual but I was not 100% sure I got it right, not use to inches
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Posted By: Bruce W
Date Posted: 23 Mar. 2020 at 6:10am
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PLO said, "Yeah your totally correct Bruce W, I have service manual......" Actually, I was diggin' on Ol' Un about it more than you. BW ------------- It is NOT a Jeep Willys! It is a Willys jeep. Happy Trails! Good-bye, Good Luck, and May the Good Lord Take a Likin' to You! We Have Miles to Jeep, Before We Sleep. |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 23 Mar. 2020 at 4:19pm
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Measurement update today. I've measured pistons, crankshaft and cylinders So the following was the result: Pistons 80.58mm (3.172") Cylinder bore 80.70mm (3.177") Crankshaft 48.20mm (1.898") I was checking the service manual but could not find the standard dimension on the crankshaft. What dimension on the connecting rod bearings should I order to fit 48.20mm (1.898")? https://forumbilder.com/i/r5rZ" rel="nofollow">  https://forumbilder.com/i/r5rK" rel="nofollow">  https://forumbilder.com/i/r5rO" rel="nofollow">  https://forumbilder.com/i/r5rG" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Bruce W
Date Posted: 23 Mar. 2020 at 6:17pm
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Page 55, almost halfway down, under CRANKSHAFT: “Crankpin Journal Diameter........ 1.9375” to 1.9383” “ Yours are .040” undersized. Maybe you’re not used to the term “Crankpin”. BW ------------- It is NOT a Jeep Willys! It is a Willys jeep. Happy Trails! Good-bye, Good Luck, and May the Good Lord Take a Likin' to You! We Have Miles to Jeep, Before We Sleep. |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 23 Mar. 2020 at 6:25pm
Amazing! Thanks. No I had no idea, crankpin.. haha. Now im going to order the parts. |
Posted By: Ol' Unreliable
Date Posted: 29 Mar. 2020 at 12:29am
Hey, I downloaded a copy of the service manual. I have it here...somewhere... ------------- There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable |
Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 03 May 2020 at 2:54pm
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I ran in to some issues with the pistons so it took longer than expected.. They looked wierd with 3 pistonrings instead of 2. So I also orderd new pistons to match the pistonrings I bought. But now everything is working and its up and running with new pistons, rings and bearings. So its ready for the summer and some new problems haha! Is this normal with 3 rings instead of 2? https://forumbilder.com/i/r5HP" rel="nofollow">  https://forumbilder.com/i/r5Hb" rel="nofollow">  https://forumbilder.com/i/r5Hy" rel="nofollow">  https://forumbilder.com/i/r5H8" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Ol' Unreliable
Date Posted: 10 May 2020 at 12:20am
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If I recall correctly, there is not supposed to be a ring in that top groove.
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Posted By: PLO
Date Posted: 19 Aug. 2022 at 3:17pm
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Hi everyone! I came across this King Seeley governor. (Serial 26510-400) From what I understand this is the variable speed version. https://www.bildtagg.se/bild/f6qlm1wc6rtjpyeui7d401tq" rel="nofollow - Governor I have the rest of the parts needed to get this to work except mounting bracket, carburetor linkage, hand pulley and a belt. So if you have anyting of this, im happy to buy it! Send me a PM
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