"Jenifer Willys" - Jerry Adams 1946 CJ2A
"Let's just say that I started at the left-front corner
of the frame and worked my way around to the left front
again, fixing whatever needed to be fixed, which was plenty.
It took almost six years, and a bit over $5,000.00 to get
everything running right again."
Jerry's CJ2A uses the stock T90A transmission. The transfer case
is a "large pin" version of the Spicer 18 that came as original equipment.
The back axle is now a Dana 44, and the front axle has been completely rebuilt.
The axles are re-ratioed to 4.27:1 instead of the stock 5.38:1 gearing.
The brake system is totally replaced, and Jenifer now has
11" X 2" drum brakes on all corners.
New springs, shackles, and shocks help a set of
235-78R15 General "Grabber AP" tires keep the body
off the ground. Jenifer Willys now has a 12 volt system to run
a Ramsey REP6000 winch.
(Click here to see Jerry's full documentation, and more pictures of his Jeep)
Mark Stevens' 1945 gpw
Mark's gpw has Engine: 2000 Vortec 4.3
Transmission: T-18 w/ 6:47 1st gear
Transfer case: Spicer 18
Front axel: Dana 44 4:88 gears W/ detroit & disc brakes
Rear axel: Ford 9" 4:88 gears w/ detroit & drum brakes
Front Suspension: coil w/ 3 link
Rear Suspension: coil w/ 4 link
Tires: 38.5"x 14"x 15" Super Swamper SX
Body has been painted inside, outside and under with bed liner. Outside is competition orange, inner & under is Black. full cage & racing harnesses, C.B. & G.P.S., locking center security console & rear cargo area is flat decked to secure tools and all other parts.
Jeep Score: 431
Rick Johnson's CJ-3B
"My CJ-3B was home-built in 1995 in my garage with a Sawzall, Grinder, pipe bender, welder and Jeep mold some Fiberglass then I put it on the
road after one year of working at nights on the Jeep to build it from a print I drew up one night and a photo of a CJ-3B.
Body is Fiberglass and 5" longer and 4" wider, wheel base is 83", front 4 link coil, rear 3 link coil, ford 9" front and rear with Detroit lockers
with 5.43 gears, Motor 302ci, baby C-6, NP-205, RS-9000's, frame 2"X4" tube steel, 35"x12.5" BFG's Mudders, center lines 15"x10", and more
We will have fun out in the rock's, mud, snow, sand. I have a lot more Photos of playing from all over the USA."
Tim Daigle's 1946 CJ2A
"My name is Tim Daigle and I live in Northern Maine. This 1946 CJ2A has been in my family for 52 years now. My
grandfather purchased it 2nd hand from a local farmer in 1948. It was used around his mechanics shop for everything
including snow removal. He also did a lot of plowing for local residents. Even plowing the main roads on those heavy
snow falls, here up north. The Jeep, who I will refer to as Willy from now on, was used for work and for play. The first
vehicle my dad ever owned was Willy shown in the first picture top right, at 13 years old. In the early 70's Willy was
stored away in a shed in need of some major body work and minor mechanical work. It remained stored for about 12 years
until one of my older brothers took it out and brought it back to life. He, along with my dads help, completely rebuilt
the body right from scratch. They also did work to the brakes, joints bearings, seals, etc. He rode Willy around 4-wheeling
all over the place giving me rides and even letting me drive from time to time. I was only about 13 myself at the time.
About the same age my dad was when he first drove Willy. So, needless to say, I was hooked. Wel,l there came a day when my
brother left for Florida. He trailored Willy down with him, and that was a cold day for me! He came back with Willy about
a year or so later and I couldn't wait to go for a ride. I took it without telling and got stuck in the mud. Dad had to
come get me unstuck and wasn't very happy about it either. Oh well, kids right ;) When my brother returned to Florida
the following year, he sold Willy to another brother. This brother owned it for about a year until he decided to go work
with the first brother in Florida. He needed money and I had been saving for such an occasion. I offered him $700 and he
took it. Cool, just in time for my senior year in high school. I repainted and did some minor work to the suspension and
steering. I was ready for senior week seen in picture #2. Man didn't we have fun in Willy! I was always the source of
tunes. Once the battery wore out, all I had to do was slide the crank in the bumper, hook it to the damper wheel, and
away we went! Loved it. There came the day for me to move for a while. I moved to NH following a construction company
and you could bet Willy came with me. I stayed there for 4 years, but Willy only stayed for 2 years. It needed some major
work on just about everything except the body. So I brought it home and stored it away in the same shed with the intention
of rebuilding it back again some day. Well that day didn't come for about 11 years. In 1998, I brought Willy into the shop,
the same shop my granddad and dad worked all their lives, and stripped it right down to nothing but the frame. I either
replaced, rebuilt, or reconditioned every piece on Old Willy. I kept every thing as original as I could. It was converted
to 12 volt, and the obvious roll and nerf bars aren't original, but the drive train is completely original.I also put on a
set of wagon wheels ordered for a 1982 F150 and 30" x 9.50 tires. I am very proud of me little Willy, He is more than a
Jeep to me, he's a family heirloom. He will go to my son Josh who is 7 yrs old right now. In 1999 I entered Willy in an
antique auto show we had close by. I won 1st place 4x4 '69 and lower class, 1st place special interests class, and 2nd
place in the peoples choice class (shown in picture #3). Not too bad eh? Well, I'd like to thank you for taking the
time to read my little Jeep tale."
Doug Fortier's 1943 Willys MB
This picture was taken on the Mohawk Trail Jeep Jamboree a couple of years ago.
Doug's MB was bone stock at the time, and showed up all but the modified CJs - "I was amazed."
She currently sits in about 600 pieces in his basement as he rebuilds her. She'll be back
better than ever with some modifications under her stock military skin.
Visit Doug's Web-Site!
Jeep Rating: 196
John Richer's Stock 1947 CJ2A
John's CJ is all stock, except for the
roll bar. It has the flathead 4-cylinder,
and 6-volt system - FUN! It also has all
original sheetmetal.
John's Jeep as he got it.
Göran Ehrsson's 1954 Willys CJ3-B
Göran's CJ has a 3.5 liters Rover V8, original T-90 gearbox, T-18 TC, BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A's,
and an 8000lb Warn winch.
For more information, check out his page!
Linn Meyers 1946 CJ-2A, Keflavik, Iceland
Specs: Serial #98805, lengthened 28cm, 406 Chevy, 750 Holley, Nitrous, Brodix 11X,
2.02 heads, MSD ignition, 40lb flywheel, NP 435, Dana 20/Dana 44, Detroits, SOA, Vette
carbon fiber springs on pivoting perches, Volvo disc brakes F&R, 38" Monster Mudders on
15x14 Weld rims, hydraulic steering, handmade aluminum top, full roll cage,
5-point restraints, Sony tape deck, Fosgate amps, and Bose AM-7's.
John Eller's 1953 CJ3B
John's CJ has the orginal 134 F-head four banger with a 3-speed tranny and 2-stick X-case.
And as far as he knows, the orignal dana 44 rear and 27 front axles.
It also has a heater, roll-bar, KC Hi Lites, 31" tires with open diffs, and stock brakes.
Future plans include a limited slip, swing pedal conversion, 11x2" brakes (or maybe discs), saginaw steering swap,
better tire carrier and bumpers, and a newer chevy 4-banger or even a V6.
Ryan Elwell's 1949 CJ3A
Ryans CJ has a Chevy 350, SM465 4sp transmission w/hydraulic clutch,
Dana 18 twin stick transfer case, Dana 44 front and rear differentials w/3.73
gears and Powerlocks, 33x12.50x15 Super Swampers, reversed shackle in front, Warn 8274,
power steering, GM steering column, 6-pt full roll cage, and RCI bucket seats.
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