David Eilers

1946 CJ-2A Negaunee, MI eBay

Looks solid. Looks like it has a replacement body and windshield.

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" Here is a barn fresh 46 Willys just out of long term storage. I was told  it was restored by the previous owner in the late 70s or early 80s then used some before being stored away in a barn. I dont know a lot about these Jeeps and will describe it the best I can. It runs and drives nice. The body is all steel nice and straight with no rot anywhere. Someone told me it may be a replacement body.

The top is a Best Top brand with no rips or tears. Doors and windows are in great shape also. The seats are in excellent condition with no rips,tears or wear. They flip up for access to the rear compartment. All the gauges, windshield wipers and horn are in working order although the horn button is missing. The 4 cylinder engine runs excellent with no noise or smoke. It has an electric fuel pump and the electrical system has been converted to 12 volt. The trans shifts smooth and the clutch doesnt slip or chatter, all 4wd components are working as they should.

The brakes work fine and hold pressure and all lines appear solid and rust free. There are small oil leaks from seals evident here and there in the drivetrain not serious but I feel I should mention. The exhaust is solid all the way back with the exception of the tailpipe which is missing. The frame looks solid with the exception of a section in the back just before the rear bumper on the drivers side that will need repair. I have shown this in the pics.

It doesnt look like it would be too difficult to repair. The entire Jeep could use a complete cleaning , detailing, and general maintenance as it still has all the dust/dirt accumulated from long term storage. I am listing this Jeep for my brother and tried to describe it the best I can. If  you have any questions please ask and I will answer if I can or if you would like to talk to my brother I can forward his number to you so you can speak directly to him.

2 Comments

  1. John Hartman
    I'm tired of feeling stupid, so now I'm going to ask. Did these jeeps not have an emergency brake? I see so many in seemingly superb condition with the wheels chocked. John
  2. deilers
    John, I can't think of any that didn't come with a parking brake. On early jeeps the parking brake drum mounted on the rear of the transfer case. I don't exactly when the parking brake was switched to engage the rear drum brakes, but I would guess the late 1960s?? One problem with the transfer case parking brake is that the transfer case not only leaks oil itself, but it also has a habit of catching leaked oil from the motor. Now, image oil gunk on your transfer case and on your transfer case drum. If for some reason the brake is set, but you drive and the area gets hot, it can catch on fire. This is what happened to my father and I one day while heading to a jeep event. I vividly remember dad pulling off to the side of the road and yelling for me to get out of the passenger side. Then he grabbed our fire extinguisher, pointed it under the jeep and fired away. Needless to say, we turned around and went back home. He pulled out the parking brake and never installed another one. As for the number of blocks you see under the wheels, it's both a cheaper and more effective way to park the jeep. :-) - Dave

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