1945 2A speedometer |
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Author | |
Frank
Member Joined: 18 Nov. 2006 Status: Offline Points: 312 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: 01 June 2023 at 3:26pm |
To all,
I have a question for the correct speedometer for my 45 2A. The current speedometer has a white needle and where the needle attaches to the speedometer is painted black. The MPH ranges from 0-70, with no tac marks after the number seventy (70). Should this year jeep have speedometer with a 0-60 MPH face with only the single mileage numbers on it ? I am aware of the MB/GPW that has a trip mileage and a regular mileage on the face of the speedometer and I am also aware of the later CJ speedometer that has tac marks after the number 70 on the face and the needle is painted all white. Thanks for any assistance in this, Frank
|
|
Oldpappy
Member Joined: 09 Apr. 2018 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 4904 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Believe the originals for a CJ2A are 0-60. Just had a knee replacement, or I would go take a picture of mine.
|
|
If you can't get there in a Jeep you don't need to be there!
|
|
Frank
Member Joined: 18 Nov. 2006 Status: Offline Points: 312 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Old Pappy,
Thanks for the reply. Does your speedo only have the single mileage indicator in lieu of two mileage indicators like the WW II speedo has and what color is the needle? Thanks again, Frank PS: I have been procrastinating about my needed knee replacement. I hope all goes well with yours! I have been hobbling along with mine since my retirement from the fire service 21 years ago. Guess old age is finally catching up with me.
Edited by Frank - 01 June 2023 at 3:57pm |
|
Oldpappy
Member Joined: 09 Apr. 2018 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 4904 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I can't get down to the barn to look, but I think it has a white needle and only one mileage odometer, which is what I assume you mean by "mileage indicator". My CJ2A is a 47.
I have one for a MB that also has a trip odometer, but it isn't an original. |
|
If you can't get there in a Jeep you don't need to be there!
|
|
Oilleaker1
Member Joined: 06 Sep. 2011 Location: Black Hills, SD Status: Offline Points: 4412 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Fred Caldwell is a expert on that and he has posted pictures of his speedos in his thread right here on the CJ2A page. Restoration of CJ2 -26. Take a look.
|
|
Green Disease, Jeeps, Old Iron!
|
|
Frank
Member Joined: 18 Nov. 2006 Status: Offline Points: 312 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Oilleaker1,
I have Fred's Preproduction Civilian Jeeps Book. Did a search in the book and could not find a good photo of the Speedometer et al. Thanks for the help though, Frank
|
|
Oilleaker1
Member Joined: 06 Sep. 2011 Location: Black Hills, SD Status: Offline Points: 4412 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Frank, it's on his thread here about his restoration of CJ 2 - 26.
|
|
Green Disease, Jeeps, Old Iron!
|
|
Michaeltru
Member Sponsor Member x 3 Joined: 22 Oct. 2012 Location: Arizona Status: Offline Points: 988 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
On our ‘45 with original speedo(as far as I know), top speed is 73, needle and post are white. Odometer is 5 numbers plus 1/10ths.
|
|
Mike in AZ
|
|
Bruce W
Member Joined: 29 July 2005 Location: Northeast Colorado Status: Offline Points: 9649 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
If you want to search for Fred’s thread, you’ll need his correct name. Its Coldwell.
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. |
|
19Cargo42
Member Joined: 23 Apr. 2018 Location: Western Mass. Status: Offline Points: 570 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/the-resurrection-of-cj226_topic39584_page3.html
Hope this is helpful.
|
|
Frank
Member Joined: 18 Nov. 2006 Status: Offline Points: 312 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
To all,
Thank you for helping me with this issue. Fred Coldwell responded to my inquiry. Now it is squared away. All I have to do is find a 0-60 black face speedometer with no trip meter or luminous painted numbers like the WW II military jeeps have. The catch is that the 0 and 60 are below the recorded mileage indicator on opposite side of the speedometer face. There are no tic marks below the number 60. There are several 0-60 speedometers on different sites, but the 0-60 indicators are even with the mileage indicator, not below the mileage numbers. These speedometers appear to have some military designation code/numbers on the face below the mileage numbers. The search will now begin, Frank
|
|
19Cargo42
Member Joined: 23 Apr. 2018 Location: Western Mass. Status: Offline Points: 570 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
3-48s
Member Joined: 18 Sep. 2008 Location: Upstate, NY Status: Offline Points: 2783 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
1945 CJ2A #10536
1948 CJ2A #176528 "Elmer" 1948 CJ2A #155970 "Gray Mule" 1948 CJ2A #155365 "Old Yeller" (GONE) BANTAM T3C # 6147 (GONE) BANTAM T3C # 30856 |
|
3-48s
Member Joined: 18 Sep. 2008 Location: Upstate, NY Status: Offline Points: 2783 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Here you go Frank. A 1945 speedo for only $500 Non-negotiable plus shipping!
eBay item number:295614899423 Edited by 3-48s - 03 June 2023 at 11:08am |
|
1945 CJ2A #10536
1948 CJ2A #176528 "Elmer" 1948 CJ2A #155970 "Gray Mule" 1948 CJ2A #155365 "Old Yeller" (GONE) BANTAM T3C # 6147 (GONE) BANTAM T3C # 30856 |
|
dasvis
Member Sponsor Member Joined: 07 Sep. 2019 Location: Salem, Oregon Status: Offline Points: 1546 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Seems reasonable.
|
|
1947 CJ2A #88659 "Rat Patrol"
1953 CJ3A #453-GB1 11266 "Black Beauty" 1964 Thunderbird convertible ..... & one of them moves under it's own power!! |
|
Frank
Member Joined: 18 Nov. 2006 Status: Offline Points: 312 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
To all,
Thanks for the help on this. Maybe I can find one up in Albany, Oregon this year if they have the swap meet in the Fall/Winter. Confirmation is nice as well. So, I will plug along with the 0-70 Speedo for now. Thanks to all for the help. Now the Qwest begins, Frank
|
|
lowenuf
Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 29 Aug. 2006 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 9122 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
There was discussion on this years ago... The 1945 and early 1946 2A's had a speedo of 0-60mph, with a single line of mileage numbers...
There were two manufacturers, King Seeley and Motometer... And in two different variations: 1. Black background with white numbers, and white background with black numbers.....
|
|
45 #10012
45 #10033 ACM #47 45 #10163 ACM #188 57 CJ5 Dauntless V6, T-18 4-speed, D-44 rear/D-30 front, D-20 twin stick |
|
19Cargo42
Member Joined: 23 Apr. 2018 Location: Western Mass. Status: Offline Points: 570 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
PM sent with a Facebook link you might find useful.
|
|
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Tweet |
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |