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No pics. A project.
“It is a 1942 Jeep that is i mid restoration and curently apart. It still has all the parts and a few extra. If your interested let me know and I can take pictures.”
Ok, so 80% restored doesn’t classify as almost finished. It’s a bit pricey for what appears to be a hefty project still. The body appears in pretty decent shape though.
“Here is your chance to own an ORIGINAL 1941 Willys, 80% complete!! It has primer on it and is ready to be painted, NO RUST!! NO BODY PUTTY, all original parts except for the wheels. Here is what is new: Brakes, Gas Tank, Windshield frame, Carb, Battery, Plugs, All bought from Swamps. All the gages work and are the ORGINAL gages, even the seats are original but need to be re-covered…. “
The sale job on this just cracked me up.
Ergo, why does the seller make the above claims if not an expert? I mean, I know why; it’s just funny to me.
I ran across some extensively photographed and discussed body and framework (boxing in the frame) on the CJ-2A page forums. There are plenty of pics and four or more videos. There’s also some interesting discussions about dealing with hat channels: to fill or not to fill, that is the question (page 3 of the forum). So, if you are doing some body work on a CJ-2A, you’ll find this interesting.
The pic on the right show’s Mike’s first attempt at welding thin body metal. After some additional grinding and filler it looks like it will turn out great.
View the all information at the ‘started body work’ topic on the CJ-2A Page forum
UPDATE: New pics on the new ad
Clearly there’s been some mods to this vehicle. For example, the axles do not appear stock, it’s got a tilt column and, of course, a 400 small block.
“47 willys cj2a 400 sml blk, 3 spd, dual fuel tanks, leather wrapped rear hoop roll bar, tilt colum, newer top, tow bar….nice condition,will need some minor TLC…$6500 OBO…part trade gold mining equip,guns..cash is best,Thanks 208 305-5779”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
Well, it looks good and things look straight, but I suspect the price will slip. It’s not quite military and not quite civilian, but probably a fun little run around rig.
“1948 Willys Jeep Kaiser CJ2A. The frame and replacement body were sandblasted and epoxy primed. The 4 cyl 134 ci engine was professionally rebuilt, and runs good. New items in the last three years include: shocks, leaf springs, 16″ military tires, gauges, poly gas tank, radiator, starter, brake lines, wheel cylinders, master cyl, exhaust system, wiring harness, carb rebuilt, O.D. Green paint, etc, etc. The tires only have about 20 miles on them. This was a civilian or farm jeep that was made to look like the military version. With some numbers, stars, and other finishing touches this coulf be a very nice parade jeep”
The history channel series Modern Marvels did a fine show on the history of the jeep. There’s some great bits of info, pictures and videos. I think it’s worth watching, even just to watch the video of the experimental ‘jeep helicopter’. The youtube version of this episode is divided up into 5 sections. The nice feature is that once you start watching the first one, each successive video will be launched automatically.
My only contention with the show is that one narrator suggests that Willys invented four wheel drive. Actually, four wheel drive had been around for about 50 years. I wrote the following several months ago (though didn’t post it):
“A four wheel drive system for vehicles was patented 48 years before the development of Bantam’s BRC (Bantam Recon Car aka Mark I), the very first jeep (followed by 69 prototype BRC-60s aka Mark II), the precursor to the jeep and the decision behind the military to issue a call for prototype 1/4 vehicles (to which three companies responded: Ford (Pygmy), Bantam (BRC-40) and Willys (Quad). Porsche developed a four wheel drive electric car prototype in 1900, 2 Dutch brothers built a four wheel drive Spyker race car in 1904 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyker). The Four Wheel Drive Auto company of Wisconsin built 20,000 four-wheel drive trucks for the British and American Armies during World War I.”
Now, maybe Bantam invented the modern transfer case. Of this, I’m less sure. I haven’t found any evidence that certifies the inventor of the transfer case.
Other links:
I believe this is a rancho BW overdrive. Here’s a pic of one installed on an M-38a1. This was posted a month ago.
As a side note, I ran across a thread that suggested Rancho made an adapter plate to mount a rancho BW overdrive onto a Dana 20 tranny (‘herk’ comment 12/07/2007). I thought that was interesting. Sierra also made an overdrive for the Dana 20. Here’s an article on various overdrives from JP Magazine.
“used for a Jeep. Been sitting around need to get rid of it. Call Randy 775-266-4776 leave a message I’ll return calls in evening. Thanks”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,500.
“For Sale 1948 Willys Jeep CJ3A, Government Green. Body: New body panels welded in, New gauges (except speedometer), 5 new tires & tubes, new seats, changed over to 12 volt. Engine: New distributor & water pump, Bored .060, Crank turned .020, New pistons, valve guides, ring gear, clutch, and pressure plate. Transmission: New bearings & synchronizer, new brake lines, master cylinder, & wheel cylinders. “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
“1952 Willys is complete with 12 volt conv, newly remanufactured engine ($1000 in machine shop receipts available)under the hood, new clutch, throwout bearing, etc. Needs re-installation of manifolds, distributor, electrical to drive off. Jeep has 4 wheel drive along with the power take off, a CJ-2 type fold-down windshield, and a ‘hard top’ from a later model available to keep the weather out. Some rust but no rotted out floor pans. Good Texas title and current registration, Complete maintenance/assembly manual on CD, must sell.”