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bahntjeep 
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 Topic: newly purchased 46 CJ2APosted: 11 Sep. 2017 at 2:18am |
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Just purchased a 1946 CJ2A with my father; serial number 40399, Normandy blue with front PTO. Appears in great shape though I haven't seen it (I'm in Alaska, Jeep's in Wyoming). It's only had 2 owners, the guy we bought it from had had it since 1974. Mileage listed at 13834; unsure how accurate that is. Previous owner has rebuilt the engine, used it for cruising around the back country in Colorado Rockies.
I'm confused at the 1 piece windshield. I know the previous owner installed motorized windshield wipers. I'm assuming they replaced the whole windshield... And they moved the spare tire to the rear end. Hoping this will be easy to move back. I'm very excited to start this project with my Dad, he's always wanted a Willys. I'm hoping we can restore it to original. I'd love to find out more about it's history prior to 1974. Any advice welcome    
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Night0wl
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2017 at 2:24am |
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Congrats on the 46 2A. That's awesome that you are going into a project with your dad.
Looks like a good candidate. Nice front winch and chaff screen! My guess is the previous owner had a problem with the tilt windshield and took it out and put in a full glass. Perhaps it broke somehow and this was their fix for it. From the pics it looks like the body is in great shape.
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"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose" Jim Elliot 45 CJ-2A My Project |
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mbullism
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2017 at 3:53am |
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Leverlocks!
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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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Ol' Unreliable
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2017 at 4:00am |
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I don't think Normandy blue fades to that shade. It looks to have been repainted. The jerry can looks more like Normandy blue than the body. That's far from the first 2A windshield that's been one-pieced. Looks like a decently done job. Bubba has had his way with the frame at the front, but we've all seen worse. PO must have not wanted to put the windshield down; he preferred to tie something down on the hood instead. Looks pretty good, overall.
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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bahntjeep
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2017 at 5:47am |
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I thought it looked rather light to be Normandy blue myself. My dad said there's some places it looks real dark and he doesn't see any other paint underneath where it's chipped. Normandy blue was the only blue available in 46 correct?
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smfulle
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2017 at 2:49pm |
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On the front page of thecj2apage.com there is a link to this paint chip chart that shows the colors and years.
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jeeper50
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2017 at 4:10pm |
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bet the deck cleats are for tying down a big muley buck!! Won't work for a Huge AK moose though!
Great looking jeep for sure! love the PTO ramsey!
Edited by jeeper50 - 11 Sep. 2017 at 4:12pm |
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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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Mark W.
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2017 at 5:44pm |
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It's not the original speedometer so the mileage is moot
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Chug A Lug
1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962 |
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a4cj2a77
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Posted: 11 Sep. 2017 at 6:39pm |
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Nice find and enjoy the time with your dad on this project. looks like you have a great starting point. I can't see light through the floor boards and looks pretty complete.
 Phil
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CJ2A-CT
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Posted: 12 Sep. 2017 at 1:59am |
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OMG what a great vehicle to start with. I'd be in heaven to have this and my Dad working on the project. Good luck and enjoy the journey....
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46 CJ2a 22786 Brer Rabbit, 53 Willys Wagon, 62 Willys Pickup building with son-in-law, Jason
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swmoboy
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Posted: 25 Sep. 2017 at 4:32am |
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Nice Jeep to start the hobby with. Please keep us posted on your progress.
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1947 CJ2a #155307
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