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mbatvburg 
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 Topic: 46 2A as WW2 jeepPosted: 11 Sep. 2010 at 5:24am |
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This is my 46 done up as a ww2 jeep. No alterations were made to the jeep besides adding a ww2 grille and correct OD paint. I have since added a wire cutter.
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kensdodge1
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2010 at 10:50am |
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very nice job
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captianpattson
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2010 at 5:27pm |
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Did you have to modify the battery tray or the fender to fit the headlights.
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mbatvburg
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2010 at 7:02pm |
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The headlight buckets are 5 3/4" and from an old john deere. They are temporarily mounted on a piece of flat stock that is bolted to the original bucket hinge holes. They work for now.
It wasnt my intention to fully convert it over. If you look at mb's and gpws they are a completely different animal. I use it for ww2 living history events and have no problem using it as GI's would have. I work on modern military vehicles and they look nothing like the beautiful restorations out there. Currently working on a dummy M2 .50 cal MG for it |
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Rusty1340
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Posted: 12 Sep. 2010 at 11:42pm |
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I like it !!
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Avis
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Posted: 22 Sep. 2010 at 12:16am |
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Very cool! I love it.
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sireland67
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Posted: 22 Sep. 2010 at 7:36pm |
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I like it, 99% of the population would not know the difference.
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ovrlnd
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Posted: 22 Sep. 2010 at 8:43pm |
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I like it too.
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Harveynailbanger
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Posted: 22 Sep. 2010 at 10:21pm |
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so no mods to fenders or battery tray, only used jd light buckets and made a bracket?
Been wondering what all i would need to do to adapt one to my 2a
I just think they look way better than stock 2a grille, sorta looks like a bug on crack!
 Rick
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"I hope I'm half the person that my dogs think I am" I only do what the voices in my toolbox tell me to. 46 CJ2A 71804 |
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mbatvburg
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Posted: 23 Sep. 2010 at 12:38am |
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You're right 99% dont know the difference. It actually confuses people when i explain what it really is. Just think civvy hummer H1 painted camo and markings.
Just gotta find some 600 x 16 ndts to finish it off. The headlight bracket is just a triangular piece of flat stock. Actually, its half of a hinge! Its not the best looking set up but it works. Ill post up a pic. |
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mbatvburg
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Posted: 23 Sep. 2010 at 2:15am |
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Scrappy
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Posted: 24 Sep. 2010 at 8:46pm |
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Very nice
I particularly like the head light brackets. Are those gate hinges?
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mbatvburg
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Posted: 28 Sep. 2010 at 4:34am |
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Yes it is a gate hinge. I originally planned on making hinged brackets similiar to the ww2 type. Just cut the hinge off and they fit perfect. The right bucket was bent so i just tweaked the bracket to fit.
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PlacerWilly
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Posted: 24 Feb. 2012 at 11:46pm |
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I also think this looks great !
I was curious if a 45 grill would fit into a cj2a.........now I know  Thanks
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979tampa
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Posted: 25 Feb. 2012 at 2:49am |
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Great job, looks awesome. Have fun with it.
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Remember one man's Junk is another one's Treasure.
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Slick1
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Posted: 25 Feb. 2012 at 3:43am |
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That' awesome. I hope this doesn't get me thrown off the site but I always thought the WWII grill was the coolest of all.
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47' cj2a #88326 w/Hurricane 49' cj3a #15288 (MB Clone) 61' dj3a Dispatcher #20161 previously owned:79'CJ-7 & 94'ZJ |
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67charger
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Posted: 25 Feb. 2012 at 4:09pm |
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I'll trade you for my 46 ha-ha, that's what I wan't mine to look like when I'm done.
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Posted: 25 Feb. 2012 at 6:48pm |
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Most people just flat out think all old willy's/jeeps were military...
That's a very nice looking 2a by the way..
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