Project Jeep-Saw-Puzzle (cj2a build/restoration)

[jeep jeep]

Project Jeep-Saw-Puzzle

I bought my 1947 cj2a on january 24, 2009. i just got it home a few weeks ago and started work. The Previouse owner had it for 3 years, and was restoring it, but had to sell. Acording to the PO i am the third owner, and the original owner purchased it new when he was 16.

What i got

1947 cj2a - serial number 106562
Front dana 25 axel
Rear dana 41 axel
4.3 vortec v6 engine
SM465 transmision
Dana 18 transfercase
New fenders
New hood
New tailgate
New tool box
original tub, (most work done, sandblasted)

I know some of you have been waiting for my build so i got to work as soon as i could. enjoy :2thumbsup:

Picture Time

Before the PO started work


The Day i got it home







New Floor Panels

driver side


Passanger side/ new tool box

Rear section



Drivetrain


Rear Axel

Front Axel

Tranny (sm465)


Other Peices

Windsheild/frame

New Hood

New Fenders

New Tailgate

Gas Tank, Need a new one this one has rust holes

[CJ]

Man I love those old flat fenders! The way the side body panel extends forward for the windshield frame to pivot on is great and the dash is such a neat feature.

Looking forward to watching this thing come together!

[mylittlecj5]

My first JEEP ever was a '47 CJ-2A. I sure miss that thing...
Keep us posted on your progress...

[jeep jeep]

The First day of work

Body off



Removed leafs of rear axel

this stuff is my new freind (got them bolts right off)



The second day of work

Took the wire wheel to the rear axels and painted




getting ready to start the front


found a place for the grill


my mom hates it, :rofl:

Third day of work

got the front axel almost finished today, wire wheeled it and first coat of black paint went on.




Also got if a new center consol for when its finished.





Thanks for the comments, ill be sure to keep you updated,

-J-J-,

[CJ]

What a great thread! The diffs look great!

That is a perfect place for the grille!!! Right above the ??? Well - I see two grenades, a 50 cal and what are the other two? The don't look like mortar rounds... AA maybe?

[jeep jeep]

Thanks im getting ready to do the frame, i just need some more zerorust i should get it this week, and have the frame done next weekend if the weather is good.

That is a perfect place for the grille!!! Right above the ??? Well - I see two grenades, a 50 cal and what are the other two? The don't look like mortar rounds... AA maybe?

those are my dads he says there, 37 mm pompom's from the boar war

[jeep jeep]

It took me a while but i finally got my zerorust and went to town on the frame. It was a good weekend

Frame cleanded up on friday afternoon, cut my leg up but im ok (damn grinder)




Got the 2 coats of grey zerorust on the frame took all saturday





Then today i got two coat of black zerorust on the frame




there are a few drip and brush marks but over all i think it looks good



I finally found out were my forth shackle was, its broken off and still in the frame and leaf. does anyone know were i can get another one?

-J-J-

[CJ]

That looks really good! Definitely a full weekend!

Which 'shackle'? Can you take a pic so we can find you the correct one? Take a look at #9 here -->> 1941 - 1971 Jeep CJ Suspension Components at Morris 4x4 Center

Is this what your talking about?

[LongHorn]

That's a beauty! I'd have to breakout the stink'in Lincoln & flatplate & fully box that bad boy while it was in that position.

[jeep jeep]

yes cj thats exactly what im looking for, the front pass side is broken.

thanks longhorn, id love to fully box it but we dont own a welder....yet,
i might try and get a guy from work to do it for me.

-J-J-