This is my 1947 CJ-2A Willys. My dad purchased the Jeep in 1968 from a volunteer fire dept. The Jeep had burned in a grass fire. He fixed it up and used it as a hunting Jeep. He parked the Jeep in a open shed 30 years ago and it has set there ever since. The fuel system was gummed up and the brakes were rusted up. The hood and fenders were dented up from him hauling dead deer on top of the jeep in colorado. I did a full frame off restoration. New hood, tailgate, fenders, tires, seat frames and new seat covers. Replaced fuel system and brake system and replaced leaking seals. Also did a tune on the engine with plugs, wires, points, water pump, fuel pump and carburetor. The transmission and other parts of the engine are original. The engine and transmission run really good and it purrs like a kitten.
I want to thank Kaiser Willys, Mike and Heath for their help and advise. I dedicate this Jeep to my father. He passed away two years ago and left me the Jeep. He loved this Jeep and tried giving me the Jeep when he was alive but I showed no interest in it and that made him really mad. I told him someday I would work on the Jeep and that I really had no interest in the Jeep at that time. This Jeep is all I think about now. I love it just as much as my dad did. I have enjoyed working on the Jeep and I wish that I had showed an interest in the Jeep when my dad was here with me. I know he would be proud. Dad this is for you!
Kaiser Willys Jeep Blog Story – Terry Traxler
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este willys para que qude bien original le deben clocar el bomper trasero el que trae el carro
este willys para que qude bien original le deben clocar el bomper trasero el que trae el carro
Beautiful job!
Beautiful job!
My first car (jeep) was a 1947 CJ-2A too. It was purchased for $500.00 from a dealer who took it as a trade on a new one. The jeep was also owned by a local fire department here in Ohio. I became the proud owner in 1966. Drove it for two years and sold it for $300.00.
Had to share this with you. Our stories are somewhat similiar. I wish I had parked mine as your father did.
Enjoyed your story.
My first car (jeep) was a 1947 CJ-2A too. It was purchased for $500.00 from a dealer who took it as a trade on a new one. The jeep was also owned by a local fire department here in Ohio. I became the proud owner in 1966. Drove it for two years and sold it for $300.00.
Had to share this with you. Our stories are somewhat similiar. I wish I had parked mine as your father did.
Enjoyed your story.
Thank you for telling this story. Many folks regret that they did not share something special with a parent when they were younger. But, your dad is watching over you, and he sees now, what a great son he has! Thanks for restoring this little vehicle to it’s former glory.
Thank you for telling this story. Many folks regret that they did not share something special with a parent when they were younger. But, your dad is watching over you, and he sees now, what a great son he has! Thanks for restoring this little vehicle to it’s former glory.
It appears to have the PTO winch on the front. Would like to see the transmission and transfer case controls and the interior as well
It appears to have the PTO winch on the front. Would like to see the transmission and transfer case controls and the interior as well
A very moving history.Congratulations for the good restoration and for doing that in your father’s memory.
A very moving history.Congratulations for the good restoration and for doing that in your father’s memory.
A very moving story.Congratulations for doing that in your father´s memory.I did the same with another type of vehicle,and by the way I also own a 47 Jeep.
A very moving story.Congratulations for doing that in your father´s memory.I did the same with another type of vehicle,and by the way I also own a 47 Jeep.
I too served in Germany and we as well gave candy to children as young airman it is easy to be so kind to others, especially hard sometimes hard because of our true mission.I am most grateful that actions like Col. Halverstons made a good way with those children . My thoughts and prayers go out to your family Sir, a nickel on the grass . . .
I too served in Germany and we as well gave candy to children as young airman it is easy to be so kind to others, especially hard sometimes hard because of our true mission.I am most grateful that actions like Col. Halverstons made a good way with those children . My thoughts and prayers go out to your family Sir, a nickel on the grass . . .