My great uncle purchased this CJ-2A in Sioux Falls, SD in early 1947. He had it parked in the barn when it quit running and it sat until his death in 1976. My uncle purchased it at the estate auction but never had time to get it running so it continued to sit until I purchased it in 2007. It had a frame off restoration in 2009 and provides me with enjoyment and frustration with its nuances and leaks. I still enjoy wrenching on it and my nephew has asked to purchase it when I can no longer due to age and health issues. I still have the paperwork from when my great uncle had this and we are going through old family photos trying to locate pictures of him with it. It has been in the family and will continue to remain for more decades.
Kaiser Willys Jeep Blog Story – Gary Knox
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Great story! Thanks for sharing.
Great story! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful Jeep! Beautiful Restoration! She’s a beauty!
I am looking for a 46′ CJ2A to baby myself! I live in Washington State but I am about to build a new home in Montana so you can bet-I will need a jeep! Good luck & take care! Thank-you for sharing!
Beautiful Jeep! Beautiful Restoration! She’s a beauty!
I am looking for a 46′ CJ2A to baby myself! I live in Washington State but I am about to build a new home in Montana so you can bet-I will need a jeep! Good luck & take care! Thank-you for sharing!
Great story
Great story
Great story,
Original paint & condition pretty neat as well. I might have been tempted to fix all mechanical issues and leave it with original body paint condition. But still great 47 CJ2A.
Great story,
Original paint & condition pretty neat as well. I might have been tempted to fix all mechanical issues and leave it with original body paint condition. But still great 47 CJ2A.
I too have my Great Uncle’s1948 CJ-2A. You did a beautiful restoration and should be proud. Someday my Grandson will own mine. See you on or off the road.
I too have my Great Uncle’s1948 CJ-2A. You did a beautiful restoration and should be proud. Someday my Grandson will own mine. See you on or off the road.
Great Restoration and family story! Can you furnish paint color of body and rims ect? Thanks
Great Restoration and family story! Can you furnish paint color of body and rims ect? Thanks
What a beautiful Willys. Wish I had kept my grandfathers 52 after he pasted in 1972, I sold for $500 dollars and could not replace for $5000. Still would like to get another but they are so expensive it won’t happen.
What a beautiful Willys. Wish I had kept my grandfathers 52 after he pasted in 1972, I sold for $500 dollars and could not replace for $5000. Still would like to get another but they are so expensive it won’t happen.
I thought having mine for 37 years was a long time
I thought having mine for 37 years was a long time
wow – it looks like it has always been taken care of. Good looking Jeep – great story
wow – it looks like it has always been taken care of. Good looking Jeep – great story
I have the same color 1947 was my father in-laws from North Dakota. I restored Willy in Mitchell S.D. and have moved Willy to Az. Would be great to compare yours sure looks great.
I have the same color 1947 was my father in-laws from North Dakota. I restored Willy in Mitchell S.D. and have moved Willy to Az. Would be great to compare yours sure looks great.
Mine will be sold off before my body cools.
Mine will be sold off before my body cools.
Looks great, would like to see it someday when you are showing. I have a 48, purchased new in 48, currently at rest in PA. I am in sun city west, az. There is a show here every year.
Looks great, would like to see it someday when you are showing. I have a 48, purchased new in 48, currently at rest in PA. I am in sun city west, az. There is a show here every year.
Great story, I am driving the 47 2a that my dad bought in 1970. I’ve actually been driving the same vehicle for over 50 years. I should have saved all the receipts.
Great story, I am driving the 47 2a that my dad bought in 1970. I’ve actually been driving the same vehicle for over 50 years. I should have saved all the receipts.
My first Jeep was a ‘2A with a 3’A windshield. I have never had so much enjoyment or performance with any other vehicle. even with engine, brake and steering swaps.
My first Jeep was a ‘2A with a 3’A windshield. I have never had so much enjoyment or performance with any other vehicle. even with engine, brake and steering swaps.