1948
Willys
CJ2A
As
the
sound
of
incoming
helicopters
vibrates
through
the
smoky
air,
a
gaggle
of
army
personnel
and
doctors'
rushes
to
do
triage
on
incoming
wounded
from
the
battle
field.
Some
run,
some
ride
in
Jeeps
with
primitive
gurneys
on
them,
all
having
the
goal
of
saving
a
young
soldier's
life.
War
is
senseless,
war
is
hell,
why
can't
we
all
just
get
along
and
realize
we
are
all
different
but
inherently
good?
Good
Morning
Vietnam!
For
consignment
the
look
of
the
battlefield
with
this
1948
Willys
CJ2A
is
a
civilian
version
of
the
Jeeps
that
we're
used
on
the
battlefield.
It
has
the
battlefield
swagger
and
is
beautifully
restored
thanks
to
a
frame
off
effort
by
the
consignor.
Now
with
a
full
olive
drab
canvas
top
and
sides,
all
bathed
in
black.
It
sports
the
extra
options
of
a
back
seat,
a
passenger's
bucket,
side
steps,
dual
rear
taillights
and
a
strap
on
gas
can
in
full
metal
jacket.
A
very
nice
example.
Bang!
Bang!
Exterior
The
beneficiary
of
a
frame
off
restoration,
all
panels
are
straight,
rust
free,
and
bathed
in
black.
There
are
some
areas
of
heavier
overspray,
but
the
paint
is
overall
good.
Throughout
the
Willys
badge
shows
up
having
been
embossed
into
the
steel
and
now
painted
red.
A
simple
steel
bar
bumper
frames
the
lower
part
of
the
iconic
vertical
ribbed
grille
with
a
single
round
headlight
on
either
corner.
Squared
off
fenders
are
on
the
front
and
a
no
door
policy
is
the
norm
for
this
early
version
of
the
truck.
Optioned
step
ups
are
below
the
driver
and
passenger
opening,
and
on
the
back
are
dual
taillights.
Also,
a
gas
tank
is
strapped
to
the
back
and
a
spare
tire
to
the
passenger's
side.
All
wheels
are
16-inch
steel
wheels
and
are
painted
red,
all
wrapped
in
deep
tread
thin
all
terrain
tires,
this
includes
the
spare.
Also
optioned
on
is
a
complete
canvas
top
and
canvas
door
covering
for
the
passengers.
This
shows
in
olive
drab
and
has
clear
plastic
windows
throughout
with
no
tears
are
even
areas
of
excessive
wear.
On
the
back
we
note
in
lieu
of
the
bumper
is
a
tow
bar
for
a
ball
and
a
U
hitch
is
just
above.
Ten
Hut!
Interior
Utilitarian
but
noble
looking
all
bathed
in
black
for
the
painted
steel
dash
and
interior
panels.
Rubber
covers
the
floors,
and
red
vinyl
buckets
are
nice
and
tight
on
tubular
framing
seat
structures.
There
is
a
rear
bench
as
well.
The
gauge
cluster
is
a
lineup
of
round
black
faced
gauges
with
white
lettering,
and
there
is
a
heater
installed.
Inside
under
the
canvas
top
of
a
fully
framed
tubular
roll
cage
that
helps
support
the
top
as
well
as
safely
protect
passengers
in
the
event
of
a
rollover.
The
floors
behind
the
buckets
are
ribbed
steel
uncovered,
so
if
you
take
the
rear
seat
out,
you'll
have
a
nice
covered
cargo
area.
Also
of
interest
are
brown
suede
boots
for
the
parking
brake
and
shift
lever.
A
restored
black
original
bakelite
steering
wheel
is
in
front
of
the
driver
and
looking
good.
Sir
YES
SIR!
Drivetrain
A
swing
upward
of
the
hinged
hood
and
it
reveals
the
factory
134ci
inline
4-cylinder
fully
rebuilt
and
restored.
It
now
fires
off
of
a
12-volt
system,
is
fed
by
a
1-barrel
carburetor,
and
in
back
is
a
3-speed
manual
transmission.
The
axles
work
off
of
a
hefty
5.38
gear,
and
hence
giving
us
the
high
rev
sound
of
one
of
these
coming
at
you,
sounding
like
it's
in
a
perpetual
first
gear.
Hit
IT!!!
Undercarriage
All
nicely
restored
and
rust
free,
Shiny
black
paint
abounds
bling
with
the
inside
view
of
some
red
for
those
steel
wheels.
Leaf
springs
are
the
norm
for
the
suspension,
and
in
front
are
now
disc
brakes,
and
on
back
the
drums
remain.
A
like
new
exhaust
snakes
its
way
from
the
mill
to
a
right
rear
exit.
Very
little
road
dirt
is
even
seen
underneath,
along
with
lots
of
new
parts
all
with
no
rust,
and
blue
shocks
to
help
the
leaf
springs.
Drive-Ability
My
partner
in
crime
grabbed
our
groover,
and
entrenching
tool
and
we
were
off
to
the
test
track.
After
a
quick
fire
up,
it
got
out
there
in
the
wilds
and
performed
beautifully.
Smooth
high
rev
acceleration,
good
handling
and
drive
like
a
1948
4
wheel
drive
truck.
A
real
time
piece,
fully
restored
and
functional
and
a
definitely
an
eye
catcher
that
could
take
on
many
forms
with
the
canvas
on
or
off,
rear
seat
and
even
passenger
seat
in
or
out,
and
2
wheel
or
4
wheel
drive
early
version
of
the
Jeep,
in
like
new
or
even
better
then
new
condition
with
some
upgrades.