CJ-2A Customer Photos

1947 CJ-2A (Black), 1948 CJ-2A (Yellow), 1946 CJ-2A (Brown & Orange), 1953 CJ-3B (Dark Green)

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1947 Willys CJ-2A

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1946 Willys CJ-2A, 36,000 miles restored to original. Have original wheels painted orange original color.

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Photos of my 1948 CJ-2A.

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Here are a couple of photos of my 1947 CJ2A. Many of Kaiser Willys parts on it, glad I found you guys! -Andy Dufresne Devens, Massachusetts

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Photos of my 1949 Willys CJ-2A.

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This is a 1947 CJ2A which is owned by Alamo Chapter 1836 Military Order of the Purple Heart, San Antonio, Texas. It was given to us about five years ago in very poor shape and has been restored to running order by myself and others. I am still working on it when I have the time and money. We have used it in several parades.

Regards,
Bill Crumlett
7614 N. Vandiver
San Antonio, TX 78209

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Photos of my old Jeep CJ2A - Currently used as a pasture spraying rig.

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This is a 1946 Willys with a 305 V8 a 300 turbo Tranny and a ford nine inch rear. This was taken in the early time of rebuild. I have done a lot more to it since. This was a father and two sons project that took us 6 years to get to this point. We drug it out of a field burrier up to the axles in mud! When I get a chance, I will take some more pictures and upload them as I am about 90% done. But as you know, you are never done! - Bill

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Last year I resurrected a 1948 CJ-2A from the crusher..rust, rust and more rust. No useable gears or axels or engine. Here are a few pictures of the progress. Regards, Bill Preston Marysville, WA

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Photos of my CJ-2A.

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I purchased "Willy Pete" from a farmer in Utah in 2004. The jeep had not been on the road since 1971.  Upon my return from Iraq, a good buddy of mine (and collector of Willys of all ages) provided the guidance and expertise to help me restore and transpose my CJ2A civilian jeep to a military version. I know that some have a problem with this type of violation, but being an active duty Marine, it seemed only fitting that I drive a Marine vehicle.  MB's are beautiful, but scarce and expensive. I recently replaced the entire brake system.  That was a chore!  The farmer told me he did the brakes in 71, well I guess they will be good for 40 more years!  

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My 1946 CJ is finally on the road. I've been working on the resto for about 16 months. New 3" lift, terraflex shackles, 350 V8, rebuilt transmission and transfer case, 2nd gas tank, new fuel lines and brake lines, dual reservoir master cylinder, and plenty of stuff that I got from army surplus. I love this CJ.

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Photo of my 1951 CJ2A

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This is a civilian Jeep that was purchased in Oregon. The Jeep was named "Smiling Jack" and it had been painted with military markings for the previous owner.  I had returned from Iraq and my wife Cindy had purchased the Jeep as a surprise Christmas gift (2009)  for me. I noted that the Jeep was a early civilian model and scratched through the green paint to learn that the original color was Luzon Red.  I had the Jeep restored in 2010 and the photos included show the progression over the course of the year (I have additional photos of the restoration process if needed).  The Jeep was completely restored in November 2010 and I drive it every chance I get!  You will note in one photo that there is a copy of the current Kiser Willy's catalog on the passenger side seat area as the Jeep was restored using replacement parts from Kaiser Willys.

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The Jeep is a 1946 Willys CJ-2A that I finished restoring a little over a year ago.  The restoration took 3 years and was started the summer before my sophomore year of high school.  The photos were taken this past summer in Berryville, Virginia in front of the local farm supply store.  I drove the Jeep the 50 miles there and 50 miles back for a steam and gas engine show.  I took backroads the whole way there and back.  It was great viewing the scenic Virginia hunt country from behind the wheel of an old Willys.

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Photo of my CJ-2A.

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MIKE, Here are a few pictures of my willys, i have build with your professional help and parts directly from KAISER, this is my third cj2, each one has been build from the ground up, but here is my latest one! its a cj2a but with a cj3 windshield, it has orginal L134 engine, I like it the best! BRIAN BROWN SEVIERVILLE TN

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Photos of my CJ-2A.

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Photos of my Willys CJ-2A.

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1948 CJ-2A Jeep

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Photos of my 1948 CJ-2A.

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Mike, I purchased this pair of 1946 Willys Jeeps in the fall of 2009. I am currently in the process of restoring them. The green one is now running, but itís slow progress on the body work. The ìwhiteî Jeep doesnít even have a motor. Iíll send more photos after the paint job is complete, so youíll have ìbefore & afterî photos. Regards, Carl A. Smith

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Photos of my 1946 CJ-2A.

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1948 CJ-2A at the deer lease...

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This is our CJ2A, mostly stock, good driver.

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This is our 1946 CJ2A Buick V6 Chevy 4 Speed, locked front and rear Dana 60 rear 44 front, 4 wheel disc brakes. Thanks and I think your company rocks! Love the photos of other customers - keep up the good work!

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1947 CJ-2A Jeep - I have just bought a CJ-2A. I think it is in great condition. I can't wait to see it fully restored .

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Photo of my 1948 Willys CJ-2A.

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Looking at all the Jeep pics' on your site urged me to add mine...1946 CJ-2A with a 1977 3.8 V6,  Koenig winch and all aluminum  diamond plate floor.
C.M. DeLong

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Photos of my CJ-2A.

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I have restored a 1948 Willys 2A Jeep that has a 3A windshield. I bought all of my parts from Kaiser Willys. I will send the pictures in 3-4 e-mails. I will have one more update as I have recently put a winch on it and do not have a picture yet. I traded a goose-neck trailer for the Jeep that was in a neighbors' barn. I have restored several jeeps over the last 25 years and this one is in the best shape of any that I have ever had.

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Restoring my 1948 CJ-2A Willys Jeep.

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1947 CJ-2A - My dad purchased this 1947 CJ-2A back in the mid 70's from a very close friend, and at that time, he and I briefly went through the vehicle to insure its safe operation before taking it out on many camping trips to follow. 
Now that it has been passed over to me, my wife and I are looking forward to the many adventures that we will have in this jeep. We (my wife and I) really enjoy the outdoors and exploring the back roads/trails that are hardly seen by many. I currently own a lifted Chevy blazer (that I wish to keep in nice condition), but our addiction to exploration has left its mark(s) of pin-striping on my daily driver. 
This 1947 CJ-2A is completely original (other than getting a coat of paint and new seat covers). It has the matching serial numbers through-out the vehicle and has only 21,864 original miles. Even the shocks are original from the factory. Once I got the jeep over to the house, I began a thorough inspection and have found "many" things have just deteriorated away and some things are in desperate need of attention,,,, but even though it sat for over 10 years, after replacing the battery, and adding some fuel, it fired right up. Sooooooo, The Restoration Begins! Plans are to start from the front, removing/ inspecting/ and polishing "every" nut, bolt, and washer along the way. As for everything that has been, needs to be, and will be replaced, Kaiser Willy's has been fantastic. I am like a kid in a candy store while shopping through their web site. Thank you Kaiser (Mike). Your help and full range of available parts supply has turned my stressful project into a fun one.

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Photos of my 1946 CJ-2A. It has a 76 231 buick odd fire V6 with headers, power steering, 11" brakes, tilt wheel, and 32" tires and wheels.

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Photos of my CJ-2A.

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Photos of my 1948 Willys CJ-2A.

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As the story goes, once upon a time way back in 1947, my Mom and Dad purchased a 1947 CJ2A Willys to help out on the farm in Poolsville Md.  As time went by and the Parents passed away, Brothers and Sisters married and moved on, I Retired from the Navy with 20 years then Retired from Walt Disney World with 23 Years. My Nephew mentioned that his Uncle had an old jeep that had been sitting in his barn for over 20 years.  A few phone calls and $200.00 later, I had a new project. This called for a road trip from Florida to Virginia to pick up a Jeep purchased sight un-seen.  Low and behold it turns out to be a 1947 CJ2A Ser# J107109. To this day, I can't prove that it IS the same jeep that a drove around as an 11 year old and I can't prove that it IS NOT the same Jeep. But for the rest of the story and photos, you will have to follow it on Kaiser Willys as soon as I sort out all the photos over the past 2 years and 3 months! 

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Photos of my 1947 CJ-2A.

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These are a few shots of my 1948 CJ-2A which I restored. I started in July of 2004 and got it on the road in 2009. Not complete yet, but are they ever?Kaiser Willys helped out a lot along the way!

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Here are a few pics of the '46 CJ2A that I resurrected for my father. This Willys has been in our family for over 50 years. It was purchased "used" by my grandfather in the early 1950's. It was used regularly until the late 1980's, when it lost its space in the garage. It spent the next 17 years outdoors, exposed to the elements. In October 2007, I decided to do a "functional" restoration, which was completed in July 2008. This Jeep has tremendous sentimental value to me, and I enjoyed every minute of the restoration process. I used Kaiser-Willys extensively as a source for restoration parts.
-David Way Webster, NY

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I yanked this jeep from a storage trailer ( the modern equivalent of a barn). It was rough and red-ish. It also was covered with droppings and junk. I have included a fun picture, of the jeep coming out of a carrier behind Doug.

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Photos of my CJ-2A.

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I have had this jeep since i was 16 , it has never ran but is on the verge. This is its original condition i have no picture's of current progress but will soon.

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My friend Paul McIntyre (orange Jeep on left), and I (Evan Meyerriecks—red Jeep on right) decided in January 2008 to completely rebuild 2 CJ-2As and drive them across the country starting in Northern Virginia, making a loop, and eventually returning back home to VA. The 6-month long restoration/rebuilds encompassed many, many late nights but we made it! We left our hometown (Leesburg, VA) after being featured in the town’s parade on July 15th. It took us a month to make the loop around the country. We made many neat stops, and many fellow Jeepers put us up along the way. We wheeled the 2As in Moab and also drove them up in the factory at Toledo—where the one surviving Jeep employee—Gerome— who has worked at Jeep since the 1940s and help build every Jeep since, came out and greeted us. It was a great lifetime experience that I know both Paul and I (we were both 21 at the time) will always remember.

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Photos of my 1947 Willys CJ-2A.

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Photos of my 1948 Willys CJ-2A.

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I am from Krugersdorp, South Africa. This has been and still is an ongoing project. Complete rewiring has recently been done. Powerplant is a 302 Ford Windsor small block V8 with a C4 Granada 3 speed auto transmission and original transfer case and diffs.

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Attached are a few pics of "Willie". I live in the mountains of NC and drive my CJ2A to town on steep mountain roads with no concerns. It tops out at a sizzling 48mph, no death wobble, hands off the wheel! Starts everytime and is a real head turner when I whiz by! Fred D. Fuller

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Photos of my 1948 CJ-2A in Africa. Lots of parts from Kaiserwillys, even in Darkest Africa!

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Here are a few pics of my 1949, CJ-2A. She's pretty close to the day she came off the line in most regards. I've bought a few footman loops from you and other minor things. I'd like to put the spare back in it's original location, but i'm too scared to drill on her yet. S/F, Gary Brooks Major USMC Jacksonville, NC

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It has a 1952 (i think?) hurricane f6-161 engine. I am so glad to find your company and will be ordering more parts again from you, within the next month. I would sure love to have a hard copy of your catalog to take up to the cabin in Skyhaven, Utah. We use the jeep alot in the mountains in utah apprx 8,000 ft altitude. Thank you for such a good web page, Gary Englestead

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Hey Mike, Answering your call from the small town of Hluhluwe on the East Coast of South Africa. That's me ( Gavin Dickson ) and my boy Rourke sitting up on the spare. We are busy with another 2A right now which will hopefully be ready for Rourke when his legs are long enough to reach the pedals. All the best, - Gavin

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1946 CJ-2A. Except for rebuilding the subassembly, I did everything myself. I made body panels and welded it in, I spray-painted it and even made the seat cushions myself. You will note the colour is darker than pasture green, but this green is as close as I could get it to the original colour. This Jeep was an export model and has been exported to South Africa. I bought it in Namibia and imported it to Australia. If my information is correct; they only imported 50 1946 CJ2A's new into Australia and this might be number 51.

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I have been restoring my 1946 Willys for the past couple of years using Kaiser Willys for all of my parts. - Greg Grenier

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Photos of my 1946 Willys CJ2A Navy Jeep, restored for my father, after he fell ill to cancer. This project changed his outlook on life. We wanted to show him that anything was possible to accomplish. This Jeep will serve a great purpose here in running in the great Albany Veterans Parade held each year. That is what he wanted this Jeep built for. For many years to come it will do so.

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Here's some pics of my 47 CJ2a. Bought it 18 years ago when I was stationed at Fort Gordon, Ga. Try to do something to her every year. Last year's addition was the 30 Cal, and saddle bags. A rolling restoration that's driven all the time in the summer; lots of fun at the local car shows and drive in's. Greg Olzewski Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

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My 1946 Willys CJ-2A. The restoration of this Jeep took a little over 2 years and was completed in the spring of 2009. Since it's completion it has been in daily use April through October on the roads in and around Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. I am currently eagerly awaiting the good weather to once again put it out on the road.

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Early CJ-2A. The story behind it is simple:  I bought it for $400 before I could even drive and I have owned it for 47 years. How many folks only wish they still had their first vehicle!

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Since you asked... :) Yesterday I purchased a real jewel.... was listed on Craigslist for 3 weeks. enclosed are pictures of my "new" project... It came with title and repair book for $1300.... My 1946 CJ2A... can't wait to gey my Willys pickup going and get started on this one... Jay in Cleburne

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This is a CJ2A with Cj3 windshield and some other modifications. This is how I first found it in a used car lot (638) Inspected and approved by my granddaughter (654) and how it is looking now. The old flathead 4 runs good, and as soon as the weather breaks, I'll be getting my historic plates. Jay Holovacs South Bound Brook, NJ

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1947 Willys CJ2A Go devil 4, 12 volt system off frame restoration warn overdrive, period roll bar... I run the little jeep weekly, we’ve been up some of the toughest trails in Arizona. It’s great the looks and comments it gets from the guys in the side by side - it’s usually twice a old as they are.

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1948 CJ-2A Jeep - It’s mostly 1948 CJ-2A with the use of a CJ-3A tub all original when reasonably possible. This Jeep was sold to me by a good friend “against my will” he had not yet added it to his harem although he had owned it for ten years . It had not been running since 1980. He sold it to me very cheap in order to lure me into his hobby, we had great fun refurbishing the old girl into a respectable sample of an early jeep. Now it’s time to see the world at 35 mph. It is located in Indio Ca.

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Photo of my 1946 Willys CJ -2A.

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Photos of my 1947 Willys CJ-2A.

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Mike, here's a 1948 CJ2 you might like....maintained in Marshfield, Massachusetts over the last few years by parts from KaiserWillys.com. Hope you like it, - Jeremiah Eck FAIA

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Here is my 1948 Willys CJ2A--completely restored as a military version (as close as I could get). It took a total of 15 years (work, kids, other places for $$) but I finally completed the project with a lot of parts from you, 4WD, junkyards, JC Whitney, etc. I am a US Arm retiree of 30 years (including service in Vietnam). The Jeep is bumper marked with the Company I commanded in Korea in 1971-1972' Company A, 1/23 Inf, 2d Inf Div. On the hood I used "20" for jeep classification(1/4 ton) and then my birthday--071443.

Lots of fun--but I wouldn't do another one--but I would "watch someone else."

Jerry Cecil Winchester, KY

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My husband, Jim,  built his jeep from many parts this last winter.  He has a 1948 CJ2A Jeep.

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Here's "Earl" our new 1946 CJ2A. Much thanks for keeping such a wide selection of original parts in stock for him:

Jim ñ Bartlett, IL

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1946 Ag Surplus Willys Jeep.

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Just a good old willys that I refurbished for use at my hunting lodge. Great country wheels...

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This Willys is how my two sons learned to drive on my parents from in Nashville, Georgia at the ages of seven and eight. The Willys was parked in 1998 with the transmission out because it had locked up in second gear. After the Christmas dinner of 2008, my sons said “Dad let’s crank the old Willys up.” That’s what led to the restoration of this family heirloom.

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Hey Mike, This is my 1946 CJ2A and still not done yet. - J.T Houston

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1946 CJ-2A - A recent purchase, need transmission, all ok now, looking forward to tooling aropund in it!

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Photos of my CJ-2A.

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Looked over couple of states trying to find flat fender jeep. Some were a real joke! I found this 1946 CJ2A less than 15 miles from home. It was completely original. It was forest green and had a heater and oil freeze plug. I believe it came from a Forest Service up North - that being the reason it was original. Have made the 12 volt change but original parts are stored away. Have my eye on 1/4 ton trailer, including black out lights but price is a little high.

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1948 CJ-2A Jeep - New rebuilt motor, trans, brakes. Runs like a willy's should run! Been in the Young family for over 50 years, and we love her like a new born.

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This is my 1948 Willys CJ-2A. Bought it for $1800 off the side of the road. It ran but wasn't the prettiest thing. I have slowly cleaned it up, pulled a couple dents and made it look better. Our city has a car show every 4th of July, so I decided that since the previous years didn't have any Jeeps, I would clean mine up as quick as possible to show it... not going for awards or pride, just going for a classic Jeep at the show. So did some very minor body work, new windshield, rubbers, gauges, and slapped an OD paint job on it just in time to tow it to the show. While it runs, it has no brakes currently. So trailered it over and showed it. Everyone loved it, but there were far more "pretty" cars on hand! Amazingly, the 'Ol girl took FIRST prize in its class! I was shocked, but so excited that my "bucket-O-rust" took first place! This was my first car show ever too! Pretty cool. I love old iron! - Jon

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Photos of my 1947 Willys CJ-2A.

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It is a 1948 CJ-2A, but it doesn't have any Willys stampings, and the windshield matches the M38.  We are assuming it is a aftermarket body, since there are no body tags any longer.  Anyways, it used to be blue with black wheels.  Had a local shop do a repaint and a paint matched spray in bedliner.  I had my aunt sew up the seats and some tailgate chain sleeves.  It has the L134 Go-Devil.  We rebuilt it when we first got it, and the #4 piston/wrist pin was froze.  New piston and a hone and it was good to go, but after the rebuild it spun a rod bearing.  (New ones were used, not sure what happened).  Anyways the engine pics are after the second rebuild which also included a fresh coat of paint, and the oil canister restoration.  The engine is now in, fires right up, and is awaiting some carb tuning. 

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This 1946 farm issue Willys was purchased by my father in the spring of 1947. He farmed, sawed wood and various other chores with it. It was also the main mode of transport for the family until 1960. My brother and I own this jeep and are very proud of our family heirloom. We belong to the AB antique Willys Assocation and have taken top stock with it the last three years at the annual show in Olds, Alberta. The black & white pics are from many years ago. The original canvas top has long since rotted. Maybe some day we'll put one back on it.

Joyce Vopni / Ponoka Alberta Canada

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This is the first willys I've owned, It is a 46 CJ-2A, Been a slow project but it is coming together. I am making this into a fun all around driver. I am trying to keep it mostly original with the exceptions of the engine, transmission, tires and suspension. I did swap the split window with a single window style. Justin Zimmerman

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This Jeep was restored as an Agri Jeep by Karl Pohl, Karl is a wheat farmer in Manitoba, and a darn good Jeep mechanic to boot!

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Photos of my 1947 Willys CJ-2A.

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Here are some photos of my 1947 CJ2A. I inherited this jeep from my father who inherited it from my grandfather. I am not sure when my grandfather bought the jeep, but it had to be late 50s early 60s as I grew up riding all over the mountains around Buena Vista Colorado in it.
Thanks to Kaiser Willys the jeep is about 80% restored and runs great! I talked to my dad a week ago and he has found another one in a shed that we will buy and restore as well.
Thanks,
Kelly Clear
Studio City, California

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Photo of my 1942 CJ-2A - Won the "Best Military Restored" category at the PDX car show...

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This CJ-2A belonged to my Grandpa. he passed away 12 years ago and the Jeep remained in his garage for 10 years. 2 Years ago I received it as a gift from my Uncle if I would restore it. I remember years ago going up Manti Canyon to pick out a Christmas tree in this old Jeep. I remember how it rattled and how much noise it made, but it was Grandpa and it remains a great memory that I have of him.

This Jeep is now in much better shape than he ever had it. I believe that he had the Jeep for about 20+ years, so I guess that this thing has been in the family for at least half of it's life.

Now my kids and grandson love riding in it, my brother's-in-law, and all of the family enjoy riding in it and remembering it and Grandpa. Restoring it took 2 years and a lot of love and money, but now is one of the sweeter Willy's Jeep's I have ever seen. I receive compliments on it everywhere I go in it, and make new friends every time I stop to fill it up with gas.

Thanks for having parts available to help restore this family heirloom to better than new condition!!!!! In this album are some photos from before and after restoration. Everything on the Willy's is original except the rims and tires. No changes in the engine bay. I did add a roll bar and side-view mirrors as well as seat belts to make it more safe.

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Photos of my 1949 CJ2A. I am 14 years old and starting on my 1949 CJ2A Willys. My dad bought it a while ago but stopped driving it around. He was thinking of selling it, and put it up for sale for $3000. I convinced him to keep it for me, and he did :) Its a 1949 CJ2A Willys, with the original 4 cylinder L-head engine, transmission, body, and transfer case. It runs great. It is navy blue (not the original color), has 31" Mud king tires, new front and back bumpers, steering wheel and column, and seats. I found a backseat from a Willys, fixed it up and put it in.

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1948 CJ2A. This was a year long restoration project that included the help of many friends including those at KaiserWillys.com.

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Photo of my CJ-2A Willys Jeep.

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Photo of my 1946 CJ-2A Jeep.

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Photo of my Willys CJ-2A.

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1949 Willys CJ-2A - Runs great. Needed brakes and some body work, this is going to be a drive and restore project for me and my son who is six years old and loves to work on it with me.

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My husband purchased this 48 Willys at an auction approximately 15 years ago. It needed a lot of TLC but over the years he has managed to make it quite presentable. He just loves his Willy's and exercises it quite often. We look forward to looking at your pictures. - Linda

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Hi Mike, Got your email requesting pic's from customer projects. Here are some pic's of my '48 CJ2A project I started 2007 . So far I've disassembled the entire CJ and have completed restore up to the chassis. This includes frame, running gear, engine, brakes, suspension and trans.I have a new complete metal replacement tub to install and hope to start that process next month. Before I mount the body I'll be installing the exhaust system. I'm going to have to take the CJ to a muffler shop because the system doesn't line up properly at this time. Part of the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold rubs up against the brake/clutch linkage nut. I don't have the tools to bend the pipe away from it. I'm also going to convert the original steering linkage to a manual rack and pinion. The tub needs to be on the frame for that process. I'll update you next month. - Lou Iglesias

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Photos of my Willys CJ-2A.

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Photos of my Willys CJ-2A.

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Photos of my 1946 CJ2A.

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I purchased this very early 1946 CJ-2A from the son of its second owner where it sat behind a shed in the desert north of Carlsbad, New Mexico. The owner’s dad purchased it second-hand in 1948 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to use for transportation between pump jacks in his occupation as an oil ´wildcatter´. The son recounts ´cutting trail to the first well as a three year old, riding between his father´s knees to help him steer´. The Jeep seldom traveled more that a few miles from it´s home until the 1950´s when the father and son took the Jeep over Slumgullion Pass, Colorado on a fishing trip.  Later, they took it over Taylor Pass, Colorado on another outing. His father kept it covered in his later years, hoping to one day restore it. After his father passed away, the son kept it a few years before selling it to me in late 2003. 

I acquired the Jeep in mechanically sound condition with high compression on all four cylinders and a strong drivetrain. Cosmetically, there was surface rust with bad spots only in the toolbox and passenger floorboard. I repainted the Jeep the original Harvest Tan with Sunset Red wheels using Matthews acrylic polyurethene paint. Rebuilt were the carb, ‘bullet’ style running lights, Dualmatic hubs, generator, starter, windshield assembly, vacuum wiper mechanism, brake system and instrument cluster. Seats and top came from Beachwood Canvas. 16x600 NDT tires came from Wallace Wade Tires in Dallas. I sold the Jeep in December of 2004 and am currently restoring an even earlier column shift ’46 with matching, original numbers that I found in Kansas. 

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Pics of my first 1946 Willys Jeep.

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Photos of my 1948 Willys Jeep with custom grille.

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1949 CJ-2A - This was an off frame restoral. The support channels and floor plates had quite a bit of rust. Coated entire vehicle with rust restorer before painting. Did an overlay of support channels and floor boards. Replaced lots of seals and rebuilt brakes. Replaced carb. and voltage regulator. Primed and painted OD green. Wanted to clone the MB. Vehicle is being used primarily for parades. Will be selling soon!!

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My son found this 1947 CJ-2A in an old collapsing barn in southern Ohio almost eight years ago. Without your ability to supply the parts that have been needed (to numerous to count) and your excellent advice along with your expertise in walking me through a few things, this project would have been impossible!

By the way, you recently posted on your web site "the top ten things you will need for your Willys restoration" I got all of them from you!  Keep up the good work, "Every Jeep" deserves a New Life! I believe this on is on it"s ninth.

Mike Gibson Mentor, Ohio 

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The first one is a 5yr. old boy driving to kindergarten. The second is my 46 early stages. The third is me and the grandkids having a fun outing. That 5yr. old drove that jeep daily. M. McBride Illinois

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Here are some photos of my son's 1946 Willys. We bought it in pretty rough shape. We ended up replacing running gear, brakes, windshield - a lot of body panels were reformed from sheet metal, gas tank, etc. We didn't have to do too much to the 4cl. Engine other than flush out the gas lines and rebuild the carb. After getting it all done and driving around for a while the head gasket went out and ruined a piston. Apparently this isn't uncommon in the old flatheads. It now has a early 1960s buick oddfire 225. We chose that engine after reading that it mounts up nice to the original transmission. - Mike McCormick

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1949 CJ-2A Jeep

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Photos of my 1947 Willys CJ-2A.

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My ’47 Willys CJ2 belonged to my grandfather who used it on his farm for over 10 years. After he died in ’64, it was put in a storage shed and kept there for over 40 years. My husband and I got the jeep out and completed the restoration. This jeep holds many fond memories for me about my grandfather and tooling around on the farm. Many times I sat in his lap and ‘drove’ the jeep! We have received many inquiries and compliments about the process.

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Photos of my 1948 CJ-2A.

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Photo of my 1946 CJ-2A Willys Jeep.

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This is A 1949 CJ2A my dad bought back in the 60es. He got it out of a oilfield in Downey Ca. After working on it for quite a long time, the family started to race it in the sand the hill climb and the drags. It started out with the old flat head and progressed to a 1965 Chevy 2 ,4 cyl. witch is now putting out 350HP. and the Jeep now lives in Oregon. We love this thing like part of the Family. HAPPY JEEPIN

- Randy Knarly and Emma Too

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Here is a photo of my 1946 CJ-2A parked on a mountain top in Northern Nevada. It is currently a "work in progress". Plans are to bring it back to as close to original as economically possible but yet keep it as a desert/hunting jeep. This CJ-2A was originally a column shift but has since been converted to a floor shift. Still has the L-134 motor and all drivetrain is original. Since the picture was taken, I have purchased new 7.00x15 NDT's any many misc parts. Thanks for your interest, Rob

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Photo of a Willys CJ-2A.

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I bought this CJ-2A about 18 months ago. My kids want me to drive them everywhere in it instead of our Tahoe. I'm glad to have a source for parts such as yours. I learned to drive in one much like it [which is in my garage also] My kids take turns driving it on the back roads of Mt. Lassen. She's all stock and we LOVE IT! 

Roger, Jonathan, and Jennifer Jordan, Winters Ca. 

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Thanks and Ya'll helped! Still "tweaking" her out. Her nickname is after my Mother's..."Kitty"... her tag is "46 KITTY"....purrs like a kitten...climbs like a cat!

Thanks for the help!
All the Best,
Roger

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My 1949 CJ2A Willys Overland Jeep.

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My CJ2A #142084 is clean and healthy. Engine (L134) and drive train are solid (aside from a few typical leaks) and there is very little rust. I'm working to get her back to "stock" as close as possible with exception of an alternator instead of a generator. And, in a few more months, her Harvard Red will be bright and shiney again.?There was tons of previous owner's doings to undo, but she runs great and generally speaking, is just too much fun!

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Photos of my 1947 Willys CJ-2A.

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Photos of my Willys CJ-2A.

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Photos of my 1946 Willys CJ-2A.

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Couple of old pictures of me standing by my Dad’s 1947 CJ2A taken in the winter of 1953-1954 Menifee County, Kentucky. We still own the Jeep and hope to restore it soon.

Sam Williams
1571 Waterworks Road
Winchester, KY 40391

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Photo of a Willys CJ-2A.

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These are 2 scaned photos of pictures taken back in 1991 (still with film - no digital then) In 1991 I purchased the jeep and was all set to do start restoring it. There was more work than expected. The body besides a small hole under the tool box (pass. side) and dents and dings it was not to bad. I was more worried about the the drive tran. I found wheat in and down the carb. In 1992 we moved into a house without a basement. So you can guess where all the things to store ended up. Things started to pile up. I managed to clean up the garage a few times to work on the jeep. The jeep is now in pieces. To many things were happening during thistime (kids work etc.). Now I am starting to have more time so a separate garage is going to be built for my projects. After the engine was taken apart I found that it was bored out to max.The head has a small crack by a stud hole which can be repaired. In the mean time I was able to get a hold of two engines for parts. Will send more pictures once garage is built. For now, Stefan Stencel

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Photos of my Willys CJ-2A.

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This 1946 Willys has been in the family a long time.The engine a 327 is the only that is not original in the drivetrain besides the warne overdrive. The body has a few mods but to many to list. Hope You like the shots of my pride and joy. - Steve King Lockwood CA

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Photos of my 1946 CJ-2A.

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Photo of my 1946 Willys CJ-2A.

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Photos of my 1947 CJ-2A.

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Photo of my 1946 Willys CJ-2A.

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Photo of my Willys CJ-2A.

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Here are some pictures of my 1941 Willys. As far as we know, it was bought by Willys from Bantam and assembled in 1941.It has the original Bantam Supersonic 1939 engine. Susan Primmer Oneonta, NY

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My 1946 Willys - One of the first ones imported to Sweden after the war.

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Photos of my 1948 CJ2A.

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About 1950 my Dad had bought some property in 29 Palms, California. He loved going to the desert. We started going up on the weekends to work on the cabin he was building.  He needed a 4 wheel drive vehicle so he could hook up the trailer and haul lumber, etc., so he went to an auction and bought a 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep…just what he needed.  We took it home and started cleaning it up and we lifted up the old rag top and there written in white paint on the rear fender was the name “TOMYBIL”, which happens to be my name (THOMAS WILLIAM) - the jeep worked out just great. In about 1976 my Dad gave me “TOMYBIL” and  I was thrilled to get it. I had it painted, a new rag top made, and I got a license plate that reads TOMYBIL. Let's fast forward…I lost interest in the jeep and it sat in my backyard for about  5 years just deteriorating.  Well, my wife began to ride me big time about the jeep sitting in the yard, saying “you need to sell it’. That was my wakeup call! My interest came back quickly and it has been my main hobby ever since.  I had it repainted and replaced the engine, got new brakes, worked on the transmission, and gave it new tires and wheels. These pictures show where we are now.  The jeep has been in our family for over 60 years.

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This my 1946 CJ2A, a real classic that is driven all around the farm nearly every day by my nieces and everyone else. She gets regular oil and filter changes as well every grease fitting lubed and gear boxes drained and refilled after going through water. The ol flathead fires right up and purs like a kitten. Please check my other Jeeps in the Station Wagon and CJ5 sections. Happy Jeepin.

Tom Lanigan Keysville, Virginia   

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Pics of my recently restored 47 CJ-2A. My son and I restored it over the last 3 years. Just have to change the numbers on the bumper. We used to have an M-38 windshield on it and now we have the MB windshield. Drivetrain and all body panels are original except for the tailgate and windshield frame. Used YJ springs for a smoother ride and lift in order to fit the 7.5-16 NDT tires.

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This Jeep is an old friend. I first saw it in South Haven, Michigan in 1973. It belonged to the father of a girl I was dating. In the late 1960’s I worked in an automotive parts store and I knew exactly what this Jeep was and what a great vehicle it would be to own. It took me six years - and marrying his daughter – to own this vehicle. When I brought it home, I took off 1962 Michigan license plates. And no, it wasn’t a wedding gift – I paid $325.00 for it in 1980.

I began the restoration in 2002 and finished it 2005. I completely rebuilt the engine and a local body shop did the bodywork. My friend Bobby – an old time car guy – helped me with the mechanical work. Bobby was one of those guys that knew everything about 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s cars and was happy to share his knowledge. He called this Jeep “Yellow Bird” and I believe he loved it every bit as much as I do. Bobby passed away last year and I can’t look at this Jeep without thinking about him. So Bobby, if there is Internet access in heaven, here’s our “Yellow Bird”.

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1946 CJ-2A - Hello everybody - I am from Prague, Czech Republic - This is my jeep CJ-2A - stylized as U.S. Border Patrol I hope You like it:)

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This is a 48 Willys CJ2A that I got from my father about 15 years ago...it was a mess. I have replaced or rebuilt just about everything! My dad bought it in 1970, so it has been in our family for awhile now. I tried to sell it recently but my son said that he really wants it, so it is off the market. I topped this Willys off with a hard top from a 74 Mailman's carrier but instead of sliding doors, I hinged them and made them suiside doors. Enjoy the pictures, Tommy Meuth Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

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1948 Willys CJ-2A -  “Eddy” nicknamed after the first owner's name, "Edward". We have had this jeep for 6 years, our first purchase as a couple and have enjoyed our time with this Jeep.  There have only been 3 owners counting us and now this Jeep spends its weekend in the foot hills of Mt Hood in Oregon making ice cream runs and mountain bike trips around Hood River.  Though Eddy has a 3A body he is still a 2A under all that blue metal.  We are waiting to find a decent 2A body to put him back to the way he should be. 

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Here are some shots of my '47. She's stock except for Ford truck brakes, Rancho 2" lift, 31 spline Dana 44 rear with flanged axles and new Trac Loc, roll cage and carrier. Engine is original L-head bored .040 over, rebuilt T90 and Spicer 18 t-case, generator, distributor, starter, Solex carburetor, steering box, Dana 25 front axle, re-cored radiator, Optima 6V battery, CJ3A windshield, upholstery by my lovely wife. I live a ways from the mountains so someone please tell my wife how bad I need an overdrive with 5.38's. She's built for camping and trail running though she's been through Rubicon several times. I've had her since the early eighties and had a 1971 CJ5 before that. She goes by Nelly. - Vern Selvy

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1948 CJ-2A Willys Jeep - Background unknown, but brought to east TN from Michigan by previous owners, about five years ago. Mine for the past eighteen months. Color change...originally red. Eighteen month "resurrection"!

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Photos of my 1947 Willys CJ-2A.

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1946 CJ-2A - Most parts purchased from Kaiser Willys.

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Photos of my 1948 CJ-2A.

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It is possible that the jeep is originally a CJ-2A and someone put a new windscreen of a CJ-3A on it. All the dashboard items were of all kind japanese or korean made. Some pieces of the chassis were Ford, others were completely missing. Electric is changed into 12V. It came to The Netherlands in 1946, went the same week to The Netherland Indies for the Dutch Army oner there, changed to the Indonesian Army in 1948 when Indonesia was independent. Was after the military time bought by a farmer who used it on the fields. During the 90's brought back to The Netherlands by a willys lover to restore it. This was a restoration only with paint and filler. During the first drive after this restoration the engine went into flames and the complete electric and fuel system was burnt into ashes. At that moment I bought it for a low price. First I put new electric and fuel system in the car on a saturday morning and believe it or not it came back to life. Two years later the engine broke down forever. To find a good engine took me more than three years (I did not want a new one). During these years I started at the front end and stopped at the tail lights of a trailer which I bought also.

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CJ-2A, partially refurbished, not finished yet of course. made possible by kaiser willys.

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Photo of my 1948 Willys CJ-2A.

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This is a 1948 CJ-2A that I bought in pieces out of a field in Maine last winter, most of the parts were serviceable so I painted it and put it back together.

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