Closed the deal on the Jeep today but won’t be driving it until a few repairs are made. Needs a new carburetor and a steering box.
In all fairness, the shaft (assuming it’s the original) lasted 76 years. And it would have been interesting if this had happened while I was motoring around town.
I’m learning more about this model Jeep. The engine –an L134– is a very reliable engine. No idea when I’ll drive this baby home but I’m looking forward to the adventure.
Paul: “Located a fella that has been rebuilding steering parts for a long time. He’s a machinist by trade. I figure that might be a better option than a worn out 75 year old steering box. He puts some modern components in and optimizes all of the clearances. He’s building one now for us.”
Paul found a carburetor specialist that is finishing up a correct Carter WO. He test runs them on a motor before they’re shipped.
“Carter Carburetor Company in St. Louis, Missouri, was established in 1909, and ceased operation in 1985. It was founded by William Carter, who started experimenting with automotive carburetors while running a successful bicycle shop. Carter adapted carburetors for Willys Jeep four-cylinder engines, waterproofing them for water crossings and making it possible to keep the engine going even on a steep incline.”
First drafts of the CJ-2A included the CJ-1 and CJ-2 (AgriJeep), of which only 6 are known to have survived. The CJ-2A resembled its military ancestor closely. Production Total for the CJ-2A: 214,760