Cari Lee
I bought my 1948 CJ-2A last month from an estate sale. The owner, a US Air Force veteran, had recently passed away so his family was forced to sell the Jeep. I instantly fell in love and HAD to have it. I placed a bid and was called the next day with the sad news that I had been out-bid. I was sad, but assumed it just wasn’t meant to be. Two days later I received another call that the person who had out bid me, backed out, and the Jeep was mine for the taking. I drove straight there and paid for the Jeep and brought her home (via trailer). She has since been worked on by my dad and I and she’s in great running condition. The previous owner had painted her like the old army Jeeps so I plan on keeping it that way. The original engine is still in it so I can only cruise around at about 45mph, but I don’t mind.
My dogs love the Jeep and although they look like little prissy dogs, they are country through and through; they run with the big boys. I can’t wait to take the Jeep to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to go camping and take her on the trails. She still is awaiting a name, but I have the feeling it won’t take long.
Hey Cari, Great for you, aren’t they wonderful. I too have a 1948 CJ-2A and have owned it less than a yr. It’s a bit rougher than yours, but except for tires/whls and 12 volt conversion it is all original. My goal for “Willy” was to get it running and make it a survivor/driver and that has happened. A friend told me that “you will make friends with that jeep” and he was right. Enjoy your Jeep looks like you have a great start!
Hey Cari, Great for you, aren’t they wonderful. I too have a 1948 CJ-2A and have owned it less than a yr. It’s a bit rougher than yours, but except for tires/whls and 12 volt conversion it is all original. My goal for “Willy” was to get it running and make it a survivor/driver and that has happened. A friend told me that “you will make friends with that jeep” and he was right. Enjoy your Jeep looks like you have a great start!
Awesome story and glad you got the Jeep! You and the dogs look good in her, she will love the mountain trails and pull through like a little tank!
I have a ’47 CJ2A that is restored as a military jeep too…plus a ’51 Willys pick up truck and a new jeep!
Just cant get enough of those Jeeps!!!!!!!!!1
Awesome story and glad you got the Jeep! You and the dogs look good in her, she will love the mountain trails and pull through like a little tank!
I have a ’47 CJ2A that is restored as a military jeep too…plus a ’51 Willys pick up truck and a new jeep!
Just cant get enough of those Jeeps!!!!!!!!!1
Hey Cari,
Great to hear that you have a CJ-2A. I too have been bitten by the Jeep bug. It started when my father came home with a CJ-2A, I was 12 at the time. Now 57, I have dads old 1947 CJ-2A to restore.
All I can say is keep the old jeep she will give you many smiles and enjoyment.
Hey Cari,
Great to hear that you have a CJ-2A. I too have been bitten by the Jeep bug. It started when my father came home with a CJ-2A, I was 12 at the time. Now 57, I have dads old 1947 CJ-2A to restore.
All I can say is keep the old jeep she will give you many smiles and enjoyment.