New Member From CT

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   Hello Everyone - I would like to start off saying, THANK YOU! The information posted on this site and the knowledge of its members who are willing to share with a greenhorn like me has already proven invaluable!! I learn alot here.

I live in Northwestern CT and I'm a Dad of three crazy kids:) I recently picked up my first Willys!! It took a long time to find something local and within my budget . This is a family project with my Dad (Grandpa), brother and children... My Dad is a old Jeep Guy so they have been around our family forever.

From the best we can tell its a 49', the data tags are missing from the firewall and frame rail. It has a PTO with some type of Hydrolic Pump mounted to it below the floor? It also has a plow with Hy-Lo pump, L-Head engine and is pretty much stock.... Looking at some original paint under the hood, I believe it was Picket Grey.

I'm happy to be here, thanks again! I will without doubt have questions for you guys/gals!!

Here are some pics: My Dads is the 42'.

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ggordon49 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 30 June 2017 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 1436	Post Options Post Reply Quote ggordon49 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New Member From CT Posted: 30 June 2017 at 4:36pm
	Hello Everyone - I would like to start off saying, THANK YOU! The information posted on this site and the knowledge of its members who are willing to share with a greenhorn like me has already proven invaluable!! I learn alot here. I live in Northwestern CT and I'm a Dad of three crazy kids:) I recently picked up my first Willys!! It took a long time to find something local and within my budget . This is a family project with my Dad (Grandpa), brother and children... My Dad is a old Jeep Guy so they have been around our family forever. From the best we can tell its a 49', the data tags are missing from the firewall and frame rail. It has a PTO with some type of Hydrolic Pump mounted to it below the floor? It also has a plow with Hy-Lo pump, L-Head engine and is pretty much stock.... Looking at some original paint under the hood, I believe it was Picket Grey. I'm happy to be here, thanks again! I will without doubt have questions for you guys/gals!! Here are some pics: My Dads is the 42'.

mbullism Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 4 Joined: 29 May 2015 Location: MA Status: Offline Points: 4769	Post Options Post Reply Quote mbullism Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 June 2017 at 5:11pm
	Congrats, and welcome!
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nofender Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 3 Joined: 10 May 2016 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 2034	Post Options Post Reply Quote nofender Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 July 2017 at 12:18am
	Very cool find. Welcome!
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Joe Friday Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 26 Dec. 2010 Location: Jeep Central Status: Offline Points: 3654	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joe Friday Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 July 2017 at 12:37am
	Northwest CT? My parents lived in Torrington. We used to wheel in Tolland, Mass and Granville. I've got pictures of driving around on the bottom of Colebrook River reservoir when it was empty.

masscj2a Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25 Sep. 2013 Location: Chester Mass Status: Offline Points: 793	Post Options Post Reply Quote masscj2a Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 July 2017 at 1:18am
	Gordon, your not far from me up here in Chester, Ma. Welcome and your cj, looks like a typical one from our area of the country. It can be done.
	1946 CJ2a Dauntless aka Jalopy 1946 VEC stock 1981 CJ-8 5.3 LS 1966 CJ-6 SBC TUX 1968 CJ-6 225 V6 1974 CJ-6 4.2 1967 M-416 East Coast Modified CJ's

Jerry45 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 29 Apr. 2007 Location: Cheshire, CT Status: Offline Points: 868	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jerry45 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 July 2017 at 2:50am
	Welcome my fellow Nutmegger! I'm down in Cheshire. That looks like a nice jeep! hopefully we'll be starting a IFFC CT chapter soon! Jerry
	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."

1947-cj2a Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 09 Sep. 2015 Location: MISSOURI Status: Offline Points: 670	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1947-cj2a Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 July 2017 at 2:58am
	Welcome I would say you have a nice looking jeep to start with, and I sure your boys will have a great time helping you work on it.
	RICH 1947 cj2a (Toy From Hell)

ggordon49 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 30 June 2017 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 1436	Post Options Post Reply Quote ggordon49 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 July 2017 at 5:02pm
	it's great to meet you guys! Thanks for the replies! It would be so cool to get a CT chapter together! I'm looking forward to the long weekend to get some work done.... We have the Willys running with a old motorcycle tank and have almost completed replacing the brake system The rear brake drums were a challenge (pain in the butt). who knows, we could be scooting around the neighborhood soon! I love how readily available parts are for these, it's such a pleasure!

Rick G Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 17 May 2015 Location: Amarillo, TX Status: Offline Points: 1467	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rick G Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 July 2017 at 6:39am
	welcome aboard Gordon! I'm no expert, so others will have to chime in, but didn't Willys do away with the trailer plug cover (above the driver side taillight) before '49? You got a nice looking jeep! Keep us updated on the status of this one. Rick G
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athawk11 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 Jan. 2012 Location: Arvada,Colorado Status: Offline Points: 4151	Post Options Post Reply Quote athawk11 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 July 2017 at 3:17pm
	Welcome. Very cool 2A! Rick G is right. From the limited photos, it appears to be earlier than a '49. In fact, your tub probably has an ACM number. With the absence of data tags, the ACM number can help determine the year it was made. Statistically speaking, it's more likely to be a '47 or early '48.
	1- 1946 CJ2A 2- 1949 CJ3A

ggordon49 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 30 June 2017 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 1436	Post Options Post Reply Quote ggordon49 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 July 2017 at 4:43pm
	Hello Everyone, I'm hoping you can see our first drive!!!! Got the clutch freed-up and we were on the road! I believe the last time the blue 2A was driven was in 1979!!! Thanks everyone for your help thus far..... I hope to have some more pics soon.

Jerry45 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 29 Apr. 2007 Location: Cheshire, CT Status: Offline Points: 868	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jerry45 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 July 2017 at 5:04pm
	Nice! Step one complete!!!!
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mbullism Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 4 Joined: 29 May 2015 Location: MA Status: Offline Points: 4769	Post Options Post Reply Quote mbullism Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 July 2017 at 5:26pm
	'79...'89...'99...'09... 2017
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ggordon49 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 30 June 2017 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 1436	Post Options Post Reply Quote ggordon49 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 July 2017 at 5:39pm
	Thanks Guys!!! I'm really very happy!! I was borderline obsessed with getting this thing going, I even dreamt about it..... I feel like we accomplished something, now I can rest my brain I believe the next step is to change all the fluids, tinker with the idle, exhaust system and shocks.... So much FUN!!!

berettajeep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Feb. 2009 Location: Astoria OR Status: Offline Points: 4304	Post Options Post Reply Quote berettajeep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 July 2017 at 8:36pm
	Awesome! Greatest feeling getting one of this Jeeps running and driving! Data--> http://cj-2a.com/parts_list/CJ2A_data.php
	Dennis '47 CJ2A 101823 '74 Cherokee

ggordon49 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 30 June 2017 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 1436	Post Options Post Reply Quote ggordon49 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 July 2017 at 2:39pm
	"Temporary" gas tank is working out well: Tow bar bracket on just in case we broke down:

LesBerg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 09 Apr. 2014 Location: Athol, ID Status: Offline Points: 1554	Post Options Post Reply Quote LesBerg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 July 2017 at 3:21pm
	Wow! up until that last picture, I hadn't noticed that Erika had the anti-decapitation post. Is it original to the jeep, or part of it's 82nd AB build? Les
	1948 CJ2A 157713 24" Stretch "Old Ironsides" 1st Armored Div 6th Infantry Reg 3rd Infantry Bn Headquarters Company #161 rubigo in quo speramus - "In Rust we Trust"

ggordon49 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 30 June 2017 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 1436	Post Options Post Reply Quote ggordon49 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 July 2017 at 4:25pm
	Its a homemade A-D post.... I believe the originals from that period of time were also hand-made by the unit it was with at the time. As far as I know there was no standard unit available? It would be COOL to find an original.