David EilersJune 12, 2014

1946 CJ-2A Modesto, CA Status Unknown

UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $3000.

(06/12/20214) This has a 2A body with the tool indents.

"I got a 1946 Willies Jeep asking 3000 obo its got a slight leek might need a rear seal (not sure) original motor and original front window 3 speed manual granny low 4 cylinder motor has been rebuilt by previous owner 2 front seats seat belts lights work registration is up its 155$ and I have pink slip in hand thank you prefer txt and please no calls after 9:00 pm let me know if you would like to see it thanks"

4 Comments

Melw45June 12, 2014 at 2:16 PM
Do the tool indents make it a early 46. Or did some one put a MB tub on it?
Joe in MesaJune 12, 2014 at 2:56 PM
I'm pretty sure it's an early 46 since it has the tail gate and no glove box. I can't tell from the pics but doubt it has MB features like the rear tool boxes or shock towers. I wonder what's around the windshield frame: it that reinforcement or left over from a previous hard top modification?
deilersJune 12, 2014 at 6:02 PM
Mel: It's a good question. The tool indents coupled with the nearby gas inlet are signs the body is a 1945 or early 1946 CJ-2A body. The existence of the nearby drain hole (which mb bodies didn't have) and the tailgate (which mb bodies didn't have) strongly suggest this was an early CJ-2A body. Finally, there's no glove box on the dash (like most MB bodies had -- early mb slat grilles didn't have glove boxes). Now, add to that the 1945 - mid 1947 front grille and everything seems to point to the body being an early CJ-2A body. Of course, someone skilled could do a pretty convincing job of making a MB appear to be a 2A body, but that's pretty rare in my experience. Joe: I couldn't say why there are additional pieces around the windshield. They might strengthen the windshield frame or make it more wind/rain proof for a top. The piece across the top looks like it might have been setup to use a later model soft top.
Melw45June 12, 2014 at 8:21 PM
Thanks for the info. I get to learn new stuff about these all the time. I looked at the windshield frame and agree it looks like some kind of top with doors was meant to go there. Mel