1947 CJ2A rebuild "Betsy"

Forgot to mention when sandblasting the rims, came across this on the inner rim. Just wondering if anyone can explain the numbers stamped? Thanks in advance!

"I think that I have seen it all until tomorrow"

'46 CJ2A # 45124
'47 CJ2A #104643 "Betsy"
'49 CJ2A # ??
'80 XJ
'95 ZJ
'17 WK2

Finally was able to spend some time in the shop. Wasn't really in the mood to finish up the sandblasting, maybe a couple of hours left. I moved on to get the axels installed. I need to get the frame moved so I can get the golf cart out and my spoiled daughter off my back! (Girls high school golf team) What was I thinking when I started this project!

Rear axels installed, shimmed and end play all good. Started to pre-pack the Rzeppa joints with JD cornhead grease. Grease gun had other intentions, grease everywhere! Have never really had good luck with them.

"I think that I have seen it all until tomorrow"

'46 CJ2A # 45124
'47 CJ2A #104643 "Betsy"
'49 CJ2A # ??
'80 XJ
'95 ZJ
'17 WK2

So did the grease run like a deer? Confused

Sorry, couldn't help myself! Build is looking good!!

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

Looks great and definitely coming along at a quick pace. Congrats.

I too have a Willy's history with my father. Folks from Toledo, OH, they have an affinity.

Dad picked up a 49 Willy's in about 1960 or so off a studio lot. Used by Micky Rooney in a TV Series.

Growing up he coached little league, the Tigers, and the team would show up to games on the Willy's.

As we grew up, he didn't drive it for years. I bugged him for over a decade to let me fix it up.

Finally I got my own 50, though it was a modified streeter in my guess - 283, Holley 4B, Torker I manifold, turbodrive 2-speed auto. Rebuilt engine, new tranny (should have gotten the 7004-R), electrical, etc. Runs well, way over-powered. Anyway, took me a few years to fix it up and of course Dad says, "why didn't you every do anything with mine." Thus I worked on the old Tiger.

A couple weeks ago, just picked up a CJ2A. Needs new MC, but all else thus far is good.

Glad we have such great history with such an incredible company that did so much for America.

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One2baja Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 02 Dec. 2017 Location: Sunny Florida Status: Offline Points: 65	Post Options Post Reply Quote One2baja Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Mar. 2018 at 6:02am
	Forgot to mention when sandblasting the rims, came across this on the inner rim. Just wondering if anyone can explain the numbers stamped? Thanks in advance!
	"I think that I have seen it all until tomorrow" '46 CJ2A # 45124 '47 CJ2A #104643 "Betsy" '49 CJ2A # ?? '80 XJ '95 ZJ '17 WK2

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	Looks like a 16" wheel that is 4.50 wide and somebody else will have to chime in on the 69.
	'47 CJ2A PU '48 CJ2A Lefty "Common sense is not that common"

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	Finally was able to spend some time in the shop. Wasn't really in the mood to finish up the sandblasting, maybe a couple of hours left. I moved on to get the axels installed. I need to get the frame moved so I can get the golf cart out and my spoiled daughter off my back! (Girls high school golf team) What was I thinking when I started this project! Rear axels installed, shimmed and end play all good. Started to pre-pack the Rzeppa joints with JD cornhead grease. Grease gun had other intentions, grease everywhere! Have never really had good luck with them.
	"I think that I have seen it all until tomorrow" '46 CJ2A # 45124 '47 CJ2A #104643 "Betsy" '49 CJ2A # ?? '80 XJ '95 ZJ '17 WK2

One2baja Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 02 Dec. 2017 Location: Sunny Florida Status: Offline Points: 65	Post Options Post Reply Quote One2baja Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Mar. 2018 at 10:13pm
	Finally was able to spend some time in the shop. Wasn't really in the mood to finish up the sandblasting, maybe a couple of hours left. I moved on to get the axels installed. I need to get the frame moved so I can get the golf cart out and my spoiled daughter off my back! (Girls high school golf team) What was I thinking when I started this project! Rear axels installed, shimmed and end play all good. Started to pre-pack the Rzeppa joints with JD cornhead grease. Grease gun had other intentions, grease everywhere! Have never really had good luck with them.
	"I think that I have seen it all until tomorrow" '46 CJ2A # 45124 '47 CJ2A #104643 "Betsy" '49 CJ2A # ?? '80 XJ '95 ZJ '17 WK2

mkoloc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 29 Oct. 2014 Location: OH Status: Offline Points: 323	Post Options Post Reply Quote mkoloc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Mar. 2018 at 2:41am
	So did the grease run like a deer? Sorry, couldn't help myself! Build is looking good!!
	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

One2baja Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 02 Dec. 2017 Location: Sunny Florida Status: Offline Points: 65	Post Options Post Reply Quote One2baja Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Mar. 2018 at 10:28pm
	Finally installed all the axels, sandblasted more than I care to and spent some time today painting today!
	"I think that I have seen it all until tomorrow" '46 CJ2A # 45124 '47 CJ2A #104643 "Betsy" '49 CJ2A # ?? '80 XJ '95 ZJ '17 WK2

tufcj2a Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 19 Apr. 2018 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 227	Post Options Post Reply Quote tufcj2a Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr. 2018 at 12:48am
	Looks great and definitely coming along at a quick pace. Congrats. I too have a Willy's history with my father. Folks from Toledo, OH, they have an affinity. Dad picked up a 49 Willy's in about 1960 or so off a studio lot. Used by Micky Rooney in a TV Series. Growing up he coached little league, the Tigers, and the team would show up to games on the Willy's. As we grew up, he didn't drive it for years. I bugged him for over a decade to let me fix it up. Finally I got my own 50, though it was a modified streeter in my guess - 283, Holley 4B, Torker I manifold, turbodrive 2-speed auto. Rebuilt engine, new tranny (should have gotten the 7004-R), electrical, etc. Runs well, way over-powered. Anyway, took me a few years to fix it up and of course Dad says, "why didn't you every do anything with mine." Thus I worked on the old Tiger. A couple weeks ago, just picked up a CJ2A. Needs new MC, but all else thus far is good. Glad we have such great history with such an incredible company that did so much for America.