1946 Willys MB2A

1946 Willy's CJ2A, converted to a MB, ground up restoration over the course of 2 years, no detail spared. Purchased the jeep in 2014 from a gentleman who purchased it from Loring Airforce Base. Purchase was done in Amity Maine. The restoration process included the following;

Stripped the jeep down to it's frame and chassis.
De-greased the motor and transmission and scaled off the rust
Welded any weak points in the frame
Applied Chassis Saver and Corroseal to the frame and chassis (rust proofing)
Drained all fluids from the jeep (coolant, motor oil, transmission oil and differential fluids)
Primed and painted frame with correct color code (lusterless flat OD green)
Completely replaced hubs, drums and brake shoes on all for wheels
New brake lines and new brake master cylinder installed
Removed old tires from rims, sand blasted, primed and painted rims
New steering column, steering mechanism, pitman arm, steering wheel and horn assembly
Flushed and painted radiator
Replaced all oil lines, new fram oil can and filter
New temperature sensor and wire
Flushed and cleaned oil bath air filter
New spark plugs and fuel filters
Planed motor head, cleaned surfaces and installed new copper head gasket
New front and rear bumper/bumperettes
New exhaust manifold
New exhaust system and muffler including hangers
Rebuilt with new parts the rack/pinion front steering assembly
New correct military NDT tube tires, installed by mechanic, wheels then installed onto jeep
New brake lines filled and correctly bled
Rebuilt Dana axle hubs with new bearings and greased
New correct Willys MB metal tub/fenders/top bows/grill/handles/bumperette and handles (purchased from D&L Bensinger out of PA)
Primed/painted all body materials correct flat OD green
New spare fuel bracket and jerry can, primed and painted/installed
New spare tire mount, painted and installed with spare tire
New reflectors purchased, painted installed
Original 1943 MB headlights and blackout lights painted and installed
New fender blackout light painted and installed
New body handles painted and installed
New windshield frame painted, windshield glass came from Portland Glass in Farmington, they did the glass install, windshield then installed on tub.
New manual windshield wipers painted and installed
New MB side mirror painted and installed
New blackout tail lights painted and installed
New tie down straps for top bows with accompanying tie down brackets installed
New "Pioneer Tools" (shovel/axe), handles stained and metal painted, all installed with accompanying straps
New hood tie down brackets painted and installed
New driver, passenger and rear bench seats painted and installed
New gas tank painted and installed
New steel gas lines installed
Rebuilt original fuel pump, tested, working
New complete, prefabricated wiring harness installed, tested
New hi/low beam switch installed
New foot starter solenoid installed
New "key" style starter solenoid installed
New shifter knobs installed
New rubber boots installed
New tub seals installed
Horn was rebuilt, painted, and installed
New canvas covered seat cushions installed
New gauges installed
New choke/throttle cables installed
New emergency brake cable and handle installed
New throttle linkage installed
Reproduction MB data plates installed
New glove box latch installed
Original Carter carburetor rebuilt by mechanic (not installed but included)
New Solex carburetor and fuel pressure regulator installed
Original WWII 5 position headlight switch installed
US Army decals painted on using custom stencils (jeep represents one from Patton's Third Army Headquarters)
Fabricated and painted .50 machine gun pedestal
Dummy resin cast .50 M2 Machine Gun installed on custom mount with dummy .50 rounds and real M2 flash hider and ammo can
New battery installed (jeep was converted from 6v to 12v system)
New oil, coolant, transmission and differential fluids
New speedometer and cable included but not installed
New Fuel gauge and fuel sender included but not installed
Rear view mirror included but not installed
In 2020 I replaced intake and exhaust valves and springs, new copper head gasket

Jeep accessories include, dummy M2, canvas saddle bags, shovel, axe, shovel cover, US Army WWII collapsible water bucket, large hemp rope, 4 star general ID plate and jerry can. The jeep runs and drives, 4x4 works, hi/low seem to work, headlights all work, windshield folds down as it should. Speedometer and fuel gauge do not work, I have the components to make it though. There is a small leak from the rear main seal which is extremely common and almost impossible to rid 100% of in these old jeeps, I did add some oil thickener to the motor oil to reduce the leak. The jeep also does not have a soft top, I did not purchase it because I did not intend to drive it in the rain, at all, they are about $500 new.

That's about everything, it look's great and is ready for parades and car shows

Price: $18,000.00

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