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EMyers
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Posted: 16 Nov. 2017 at 6:03pm |
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CJ2A 18450
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Erin, Looks great and love the patina. Looking forward to more pictures.
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46 CJ2a 22786 Brer Rabbit, 53 Willys Wagon, 62 Willys Pickup building with son-in-law, Jason
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EMyers
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Thanks! Messing with pic size so readers don't have to scroll over to read....
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Came out fine on my end, perfect size.
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46 CJ2a 22786 Brer Rabbit, 53 Willys Wagon, 62 Willys Pickup building with son-in-law, Jason
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EMyers
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Cool. Okay so now that I've got the pic thing sorted, here's one unusual thing I found. This key really confused me at first. It wouldn't turn, pull out, push in when at the previous owners. Looked under the dash and saw the keyed coil, but the weird key confounded. Got it home and lubed it up with WD-40. I tried again and it rotated clockwise and came out to reveal this.... I have an idea why this is this way, but thought I'd see if anyone has ever seen this before. Keep in mind the PO says he bought it from an old farm if that serves as a clue. Edited by EMyers - 16 Nov. 2017 at 6:32pm |
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smfulle
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Hey Erin,
Welcome aboard. I love your jeep! Looks like someone broke the key off and farm fixed it so it would work. I love that too!! As you can see from my avitar, I like to keep the crusty rusty look myself. Looking forward to your updates.
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Now that sir, is patina
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EMyers
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Thanks guys. To maintain that "look" I started wet dry sanding the crusty rust with 800 grit wet dry and white vinegar instead of water to carry the rust residue. Don't know if the vinegar part is a good idea or not but I figured the mild acid was better than water. Its working and smells like a pickle factory. Turns the rusty sections smooth brown like an old Kentucky rifle barrel.
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Jerry45
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I like the crusty look!
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1945 CJ-2A #11802
1950? Szekley Navy APU Jeep Bantum BTC-3 Trailer "They can have my Jeep when they pry it from my cold, dead hands." |
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What a great find!! I love the pinstripe on the rims.... Glass and seats looks good! I too like the crusty look, however, I like adding nice new shinny mechanical parts.. Maybe some nice chrome headlight bezels for a little sophistication? Really cool, enjoy!!
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athawk11
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A very nice unmolested example. I like it...a lot.
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1- 1946 CJ2A
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EMyers
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I this is a Yale & Towne key. I found a blank for a spare on eBay. Have to get it cut but I don’t trust the shops I’ve visited so far. If it helps anyone who needs a Yale & Towne Y9 key blank, eBay seller going-going-gone! has the blanks. Edited by EMyers - 16 Nov. 2017 at 9:43pm |
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That's a beautiful JEEP. Found locally? Good for you to find one that is not turned to swiss cheese. Can't wait to see the results of you sanding with the vinegar. Sounds interesting.
My guess on the key mod is perhaps, something of an anti theft device. Just looks like a button and not an ignition key. I like it. I'll be following along. Congrats and welcome aboard. Tons of great people here who are always to help and share their vast knowledge.
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Erin,
Welcome! Looking at the pictures you posted. The Jeep looks like it could be earlier than 1946. What is the serial number? The windshield is from a early 1945 production. Are the wheels vented or are they solid? The front steering knuckles look early like 1945. The rear axle look like it belongs on a 1946. I am not an expert on the early CJ2As but some people on this page are. Can you post a photo of a wheel, a few shots under the hood, and a photo of the interior dash. Again welcome. Stev
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Gil
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Nice looking jeep,love the petina,congrats on your find.Keep the pictures coming.
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1946 cj2a 59108
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EMyers
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Thanks! It was local. The previous owner bought it about 15 years ago. The previous, previous owner (?!) had it in a building and I think parked it in 1966. Here's why i think that. And here is a shot of vinegar sanded. Hard to see but it is smooth.
Thanks Stev. I think you're on the right track with the 45 parts. Wheels are solid which I read on this forum there was a run of those installed on the 18xxx serial number range. I was reading the Willys service department bulletin #766 posted here i believe? which is pretty good evidence this Jeep was made in Early Feb 1946. http://www.thecj2apage.com/storage/Willys_bulletins-r14.zip I hope someone who knows will lend some insight into age. Edited by EMyers - 16 Nov. 2017 at 11:21pm |
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WOW that’s an amazing jeep!!!
Glad to hear your not painting it. Thanks for the pics.
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Ya, me and young Ben are droolin ain't we Ben..
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