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tk0667
Member Joined: 22 May 2020 Location: Marietta Status: Offline Points: 9 |
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Posted: 22 May 2020 at 6:15pm |
New guy here from Atlanta Ga.
Just got my hands on a 1947 CJ2A that a fellow photographer friend has had since 93. Sadly she has been sitting under a tarp for the better part of 15 years. He knows Ive had my eye on this jeep for a long time and due to his health has asked me to give her a proper home.
So I am sure I will have plenty of questions for everyone here as I start this journey. First thing i have to do is get her to my shop just to see what I am truly dealing with. |
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Beerbelly
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Looks like a great starting point and a beautiful 2a! Welcome to the forums!
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1946 CJ-2A (under construction)
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willyt
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Welcome aboard!
Mayretta, Ga.?
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1952 CJ3A (Lil'Green)
early M38A1(Ole Green) 1970 Jeepster Commando |
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CT48
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Looks in really great shape. I'm wondering if some parts of it are WW2 ? ..which if true, I think that adds to it's character.
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mbullism
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Welcome!
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Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it... Welcome to 1930's Germany
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danover321
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What is the serial number? The pictures give the impression your rig may actually be a late 45 or early 46. The tool indents and full-floating rear axles are a tel tale sign of an early CJ2; however, the pictures also reveal there is no tail gate causing me to believe your rig my actually be a war time GPW or Willys MB. Edited by danover321 - 22 May 2020 at 10:53pm |
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44 Willys MB 379XXX
45 Willys MB 459XXX 46 Willys CJ2A 38008 46 Willys CJ2A 38136 47 Willys CJ2A 97474 US Army Active/Reserve 1989 to 2005 Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq Invasion 2003 |
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CT48
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The other things I saw were: the shape and width of the seat backs which are not 2A, and I think in the 2nd pic, the rear wheel tubs look to be the extended ones for the WW2 ammo/toolboxes near the back of body? |
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Ol' Unreliable
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The frame looks 2A-like; is it possibly just an MB/GPW tub and rear axle on a 2A frame? The hood and grille and windshield frame (fenders too?) look to be 2A, but I see that Bubba just hacked a hole for the gas filler. Still, it's a start!
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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JeepFever
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Congratulations! As mentioned before, looks like a great start for a project.
You came to the right place, as you can see, you are already getting a bunch of good info from a great group. Welcome!
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danover321
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The frame could be either a war MB or CJ2A. Without more pictures, it's impossible to make an accurate determination. A machine gun mounting plate and cross member would be deciding factors.
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44 Willys MB 379XXX
45 Willys MB 459XXX 46 Willys CJ2A 38008 46 Willys CJ2A 38136 47 Willys CJ2A 97474 US Army Active/Reserve 1989 to 2005 Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq Invasion 2003 |
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Ol' Unreliable
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The steering bell crank is mounted to the front crossmember, so it looks 2A to me. Of course, it could have been modified by a PO. The rear upper shock mounts would be an easy ID point, too.
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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danover321
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I see the frame mounted bell crank with an zoomed view. It's a Frankenstein for sure, but a good project. I wonder what gear ratio it has 5:38 or 4:88?
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44 Willys MB 379XXX
45 Willys MB 459XXX 46 Willys CJ2A 38008 46 Willys CJ2A 38136 47 Willys CJ2A 97474 US Army Active/Reserve 1989 to 2005 Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq Invasion 2003 |
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Ol' Unreliable
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I'll put money on...one of each!
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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jeeper50
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Welcome to the forum TK It was nice meeting you last week, I'm glad the tires and wheels helped you get get it home. The tires on the jeep were "only flat on the bottom" which is the attitude you need for continuing your plan for your jeep, get it running and get some wind thru your hair ASAP. Keep the pictures/questions coming!
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Belleview ol skool winch soon. '48 CJ2A 283 V8 sm 420 granny low, tera low D18, overdrive,lockers Texan at heart,Alabama by retirement |
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64CJ5
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Welcome! Looks like you have a good place to start. Numbers will help with the ID, engine, frame, serial. Pictures we need more of them. Get it going and stopping and have fun with it. Lots of info on this page. A good book helps or several of them. An early shop manual will help. Another good one is "Jeep CJ Rebuilder's Manual 1946 to 1971" by Moses Ludel. Keep us posted on your journey with this Jeep.
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64CJ5 "Eeyore"
01TJ "Tigger" 52 M38 Severely demilitarized, "Popeye" The Coast Guard Jeep. 14 JK "Jake" To Trust Government Defys Both History and Reason. PUBLIC LAND Owner/User |
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tk0667
Member Joined: 22 May 2020 Location: Marietta Status: Offline Points: 9 |
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Yup, I'm in West Cobb but the jeep is at my movie prop house/fabrication shop off Fulton Industrial. Just easier to work on it there.
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tk0667
Member Joined: 22 May 2020 Location: Marietta Status: Offline Points: 9 |
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Thanks, She is def a Frankenstein. The guy who had it before my buddy did apparently cut the tub right after the dash and then welded (Poorly) on a MB tub, You can see it in the pic below. My goal over all is to do a MB tribute with this jeep but i'm already certain ill need to replace the entire tub. |
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tk0667
Member Joined: 22 May 2020 Location: Marietta Status: Offline Points: 9 |
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Was great meeting you last week and thanks again for the donated wheels. I was able to get her home a lot easier with those. Now she sits at my prop house with my other projects and props while I start researching my first steps! |
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