New owner with 47 cj2a
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Topic: New owner with 47 cj2a
Posted By: gturner008
Subject: New owner with 47 cj2a
Date Posted: 03 June 2019 at 4:59am
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Hello. I just bought the Pickett grey 1947 off BringaTrailer. Love it. Just got it delivered from Portland to Toronto. Arrived yesterday. I know very little about these vehicles, so please excuse any silly questions. The Jeep is in excellent condition. I spent the weekend checking it over. It’s perfect - other than a brake line that needs changing as well as the brake lights don’t seem to be working. I had one key question to ask. I’d like to put a canvas roof on the truck. Any recommendations for suppliers? I guess I need to buy the frame and brackets, plus the canvas? Is this a DIY job? Very much appreciate any advice and guidance. Thank you. Gary |
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Posted By: damar2yxr
Date Posted: 03 June 2019 at 12:37pm
Congratulations on your purchase! Welcome to the forum. Yes you will need to locate the hardware for a canvas top. They do offer repops from several suppliers, like Kaiser Willys, a canvas top can also be bought from several suppliers. JPet here on the forum makes outstanding canvas tops. DIY? Sure. Check out “Make your own canvas top” thread by JPet on the forum. ------------- 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: mbullism
Date Posted: 03 June 2019 at 12:46pm
Congrats and welcome  Looks like a solid buggy-------------- Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it... Welcome to 1930's Germany |
Posted By: gturner008
Date Posted: 03 June 2019 at 6:59pm
| Many thanks. I'll reach out to some suppliers - and get the ball rolling. |
Posted By: ndnchf
Date Posted: 03 June 2019 at 11:00pm
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The brake light switch is mounted to the master cylinder, and is problematic. The currently available switches seem to have a short lifespan. They are easy to test, and a little tricky to replace due to the cramped location. I replaced mine a couple times, but then changed to a mechanical switch last year. Please post some photos! ------------- 1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow. |
Posted By: SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A
Date Posted: 03 June 2019 at 11:56pm
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Look under this series of headings for top bow replacements made Lowenuf on this forum. Forum Home > Buying, Selling or Trading > CJ2A Page Member Created Parts>Top Bows... I purchased a set and they were top quality and reasonably priced. You can contact him by private message if you want. ------------- 46 CJ-2A #64462 "Ol' Red" (bought April 1969)(second owner)(12 V, 11" brakes, M-38 frame, MD Juan tub) U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer(ret.) U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and damned proud of it. |
Posted By: Ol' Unreliable
Date Posted: 05 June 2019 at 3:43am
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Welcome to the page, gturner008! ------------- There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable |
Posted By: gturner008
Date Posted: 19 June 2019 at 3:45am
| many thanks for the welcome. It’s now road legal and I’ve been ‘debugging’ it the last few days. Lots of little jobs. It’s running well |
Posted By: vidaliaman
Date Posted: 19 June 2019 at 10:12pm
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need pics gturner, love to see what people find out there, dave
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Posted By: gturner008
Date Posted: 19 June 2019 at 10:33pm
| Check out BringaTrailer. It has all the details. |
Posted By: cablitz
Date Posted: 21 June 2019 at 5:59pm
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link to Gary's Jeep pictures on Bring a Trailer https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1947-willys-cj2a-4/" rel="nofollow - https: |
Posted By: Brian3
Date Posted: 21 June 2019 at 6:13pm
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Did you have any trouble getting it safetied? ------------- I wish people would quit hittin' me on the head. MQ |
Posted By: gturner008
Date Posted: 21 June 2019 at 6:59pm
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Thanks Brian Delighted to join the forum. The Jeep is just perfect for me (and my wife). |
Posted By: Bill2A
Date Posted: 22 June 2019 at 12:08pm
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That is nice. Welcome to the forum. ------------- 1946 CJ2A 14098 |
Posted By: Mark W.
Date Posted: 22 June 2019 at 12:33pm
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Interesting would like to know more about it's time in Silverton beings I been here 61 years I wonder if I ever saw this jeep. Until the early 80' Silverton was less then 5000 pop. ------------- Chug A Lug 1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962 |
Posted By: Gil
Date Posted: 22 June 2019 at 4:56pm
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Welcome aboard Gary,nice looking CJ2A . Giles from the east coast. ------------- 1946 cj2a 59108 1998 Jeep Cherokee 2 doors 2016 Jeep Cherokee TrailHawk |
Posted By: gturner008
Date Posted: 23 June 2019 at 2:40am
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thank you so much for all the welcomes. I’m afraid I don’t know any more history other than what was reported in the BaT listing. I had no trouble getting the safety cert. My local garage was very good about it. They sorted the brake switch out, and they passed it. Now enjoying some lovely Toronto weather with the Jeep
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