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    Should I buy?

    A coworker of mine has a 1946 Jeep CJ2 for sale for 400 bucks. It comes with Front and rear mil-spec axles with leafs attached. He also has a motor from a 1960 Jeep (neither installed).

    The body is way tore up and has some stress cracks. I would basically have to redo the whole thing eventually.

    Any opinions?

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    It'd make a great restoration project, and a lot of part can be had to 'sup up CJ2's and CJ2A's. They make replacement aluminum bodies, and you can punch out the sides of the engine compartment to cram in a V-8 smallblock. They don't weigh anything, in fact one of the original design specs was for it to be able to be literally lifted over many obstacles by the crew and passengers. The only cons are a very short wheelbase making for tough times over large obstacles, and scarcity of OEM parts. Aftermarket and custom parts are easy since the design is about as dirt simple as it comes. The axles you mentioned are only worth something for a restoration or a collector. The engine depends on what kind. There are many kinds of jeep engines, so it may or may not(probably may not) be a good substitue for the stock 4 banger.
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    Im pretty sure I'm gonna get it. I think the extra motor is a 4 banger too, just newer but looks like it was stored outdoors, so may not be worth much. I found a replacement body for 3K, a little much but it would be a lot less work.

    I am not sure what all can be done with them as far as how crazy I want to get or pure restore.

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    imo its a pretty bad time to start a restoration project.. but if you have the means then go for it.. i just know with the hrs i work to keep up with rent and to keep the vx going it would turn into a lawn ornament for me


    then again ive spent more on the stereo in my vx than he wants for it

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    Hmmm, well, me and you and your step-dad can all work on our restoration projects this summer!

    Bart

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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    Hmmm, well, me and you and your step-dad can all work on our restoration projects this summer!

    Bart
    yeah, the jeep would make a good practice body for welding.

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    Some time ago, co-worker friend of mine paid alot for a trashed war era jeep.
    They are very desired in original form.
    I still remember him showing me things like the headlights could be turned in to light up the engine bay.
    After seeing that, I could understand the value of the war jeeps.

    If you want to put an after-market body on a jeep, there may be more modern drive trains to start with?
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    The replacement body you mentioned I think would be a waste. These jeeps are mostly straight sheet metal and what little is curved is only 2 dimensional. Who wants to throw away three grand on a body that could be better spent on your VX anyways?:bgwg:

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    Quote Originally Posted by CrnCnn View Post
    LOL...looks like they've been using it as the "19th hole" for chipping practice...

    Back in high school, my wheelin' buddy Jim (Trooper Jim, my roomie @ the Rock) had a 46' Willys w/ a 283 bowtie under the hood. MAN we had a lotta fun trashin' that thing...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    LOL...looks like they've been using it as the "19th hole" for chipping practice...
    LOL, I didn't even notice the golf balls until you mentioned this...

    Bart

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    This will be a S...L...O...W project for sure.

    I tow it home (parents house actually) sunday.

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    Well I finally got more pics since taking it home(Parents' home anyway). It needs a LOT of body work and I am uncertain about the motor and drivetrain right now. It has been nice so I just need to get over there and decide where to start.

    Any opinions on where to start would be appreciated. I dont plan on a full restore. I would like to make it wheelable and street legal, maybe.











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    Dude, if you can get it running that would be loads of fun to wheel in!

    I say start by pulling the motor so you can evaluate the rust areas that need work.

    Bart

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    wow, looks like you have your work cut out for you...

    would be a BLAST if you got it fixed up though...
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