Newbie to Jeeps restores

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I have acquired a 1947 CJ2A.  It is running, Starts right up.  It does have either a rear seal leak or transmission, don’t know which, I can’t smell so that test does not work.  Also may need a new master cylinder, which one?
My major question is, I prefer to have my replacement parts on hand before I tear the old parts out.  In reading just because it is a 47’ does not mean it has the same factory parts as another.  

The tub on mine appears to have been an AgriJeep as there was no tail gate.

Edited by 47devil - 19 Mar. 2023 at 1:21pm

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47devil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 13 Mar. 2023 Location: Canyon Lake Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote 47devil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Newbie to Jeeps restores Posted: 19 Mar. 2023 at 1:19pm
	I have acquired a 1947 CJ2A. It is running, Starts right up. It does have either a rear seal leak or transmission, don’t know which, I can’t smell so that test does not work. Also may need a new master cylinder, which one? My major question is, I prefer to have my replacement parts on hand before I tear the old parts out. In reading just because it is a 47’ does not mean it has the same factory parts as another. The tub on mine appears to have been an AgriJeep as there was no tail gate. Edited by 47devil - 19 Mar. 2023 at 1:21pm

Bruce W Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 29 July 2005 Location: Northeast Colorado Status: Offline Points: 9651	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bruce W Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Mar. 2023 at 1:36pm
	But the Agrijeeps did have tailgates. That’s one of the major design features that made them Civilian Jeeps or Agrijeeps. BW
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Oldpappy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 09 Apr. 2018 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 4905	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oldpappy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Mar. 2023 at 1:47pm
	Nice looking Jeep, though. The only thing I see that I don't like is that big chrome bumper. Bruce is right that the civilian Jeeps, including the "AgriJeep" had tailgates. The tailgate could have been replaced with a panel, or it could be a reproduction tub made without a tailgate. It is not a military tub. If you will take a picture of the master cylinder we can tell you whether it is stock style or something else. Usually I go through the whole brake system when a MC or wheel cylinder goes bad.
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oldtime Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 12 Sep. 2009 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 4184	Post Options Post Reply Quote oldtime Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Mar. 2023 at 2:59pm
	No tailgate generally implies it to be a DJ-3 tub. Has the large speedometer ? Edited by oldtime - 19 Mar. 2023 at 3:01pm
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JeepFever Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 07 Aug. 2012 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 2749	Post Options Post Reply Quote JeepFever Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Mar. 2023 at 4:50pm
	Could it be a fiberglass tub? On my phone, I can’t see the tell-tale seams of a steel tub, unless that are covered in body filler.

Rus Curtis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25 Mar. 2010 Location: Alabama Status: Offline Points: 1733	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rus Curtis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Mar. 2023 at 5:17pm
	If available, use the right click and "open in new tab" option to see more details. I see a lot but don't own a 2A so am hesitant to point these things out.
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oldtime Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 12 Sep. 2009 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 4184	Post Options Post Reply Quote oldtime Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Mar. 2023 at 5:52pm
	I considered fiberglass too but it’s got rear bow pockets so I’m thinking DJ steel tub.
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JeepFever Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 07 Aug. 2012 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 2749	Post Options Post Reply Quote JeepFever Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Mar. 2023 at 6:55pm
	But the bow bracket is oddly spaced away from the tub, rather than welded directly to the corner?

oldtime Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 12 Sep. 2009 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 4184	Post Options Post Reply Quote oldtime Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Mar. 2023 at 7:12pm
	Guess we’ll find out. Guess it’s intermission time for some popcorn…. Edited by oldtime - 19 Mar. 2023 at 7:15pm
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