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   I have found many useful pieces of information on this site and am looking for a little more help.
I am about to begin restoring my 1947 cj2A and was trying to get some suggestions on manuals WITH PHOTOS so I will have the best idea on how parts, gauges, interior, etc were supposed to look.

Thanks, Michael

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M_Yehling Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 15 Oct. 2005 Location: Arizona Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote M_Yehling Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Looking for suggestions Posted: 15 Oct. 2005 at 10:15pm
	I have found many useful pieces of information on this site and am looking for a little more help. I am about to begin restoring my 1947 cj2A and was trying to get some suggestions on manuals WITH PHOTOS so I will have the best idea on how parts, gauges, interior, etc were supposed to look. Thanks, Michael

sean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Sponsor Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: North Idaho Status: Offline Points: 7388	Post Options Post Reply Quote sean Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Oct. 2005 at 10:22am
	Michael: Get repros of genuine Willys manuals first. 1) Jeep "Universal" Service Manual. Covers CJ2a thru CJ6A. The 1965 printing is readily available. If you find an earlier printing (rare), get it. 2) Willys CJ2A Parts List. The 1949 printing is most common. If you can find the 1947 printing (rare), get it. Most of the online vendors have these manuals. Sean
	CJ2A Data site 2A #16279

Jeff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 23 July 2005 Location: NH Status: Offline Points: 852	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jeff Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Oct. 2005 at 8:10pm
	the manuals are black and white so interior details such as color or finish is tough to discern. If you are in doubt after looking at the manuals, ask here. there are also a lot of pics on the 3B page. 3B's are a close cousin. Jeff

Mike Gardner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Lewes Beach Del Status: Offline Points: 3550	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike Gardner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Oct. 2005 at 10:22pm
	mike, i have put together a bunch of pic. the cj2a's are all in different areas of resto. i also have orig photos and lots of pics of manuals. chech out the www link below if you want. hipe that helps. let me know if i can help out w/ anything. later mike g
	1945 CJ-2A 11713 1995 YJ 4.0

BC472A105381 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 21 July 2005 Location: Hickory NC Status: Offline Points: 135	Post Options Post Reply Quote BC472A105381 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct. 2005 at 12:39pm
	What Sean said! Between those books and this website there's nothing that you can't find!! This site is the best that I have used for information and help in restoring vehicles. I have restored several Chevelle's a Ford 9N tractor and a few Hodaka's and this group is the BEST!! Don't be afraid to ask for help because you can find it here.
	47CJ2A Princeton Black Purchaced new by my Great-Grandfather!! 70 CJ-5 with 8,000lb. Ramsey winch V-6

Ritt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Bethel CT Status: Offline Points: 1989	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ritt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct. 2005 at 2:48pm
	I think this book along with the manual is a great restorer's book http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0837610370/qid =1129834023/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-1529273-3183043?v=glance&a mp;s=books
	Rit 1948 2A, "RAISIN COOKIES THAT LOOK LIKE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES ARE THE MAIN REASON I HAVE TRUST ISSUES"

GaryArf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 21 July 2005 Location: Baxter MN Status: Offline Points: 3905	Post Options Post Reply Quote GaryArf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Oct. 2005 at 9:43pm
	Michael, A little unasked for advise; Take pics and put anything, nuts, bolts, and parts in a baggy labeled where it came from. It may be awhile untill it's bolted back in it's place. Don't throw anything away as that will be the part you need. The best Manual is another Jeep that is done and complete sitting next to it. That doesn't happen alot, so a pic. on the removale, and a good manual are mandantory. My 2 cents. I'm sure you will always find help here. Good luck and post your progress in pics, it gives us all inspiration. Gary