UPDATE: Was $14,500. **SOLD**

Lots of work done, but not restored to 100% stock.Check out all the pics here: https://1948willysjeepcj2a.shutterfly.com/pictures/1280

“What was supposed to be a rattlecan overhaul, turned into a full blown restoration that consisted of over 700 hours of labor and a significant monetary investment. This Willys has been a southern California native since new with very little rust, and has not had any accidents nor has it endured farm work, off road abuse or butchering by its previous owners.

It started as a solid and original foundation that we expertly crafted into what is being offered for sale now. As a father and son team with over 40 years of automotive mechanical, engineering and restoration experience, we undertook this project with personal pride and without the intent of selling it. However, circumstances have changed, new projects are on the horizon, and it is now being offered for sale. We have the clean CA title and current registration in possession.

During the restoration, all efforts were made in trying to salvage as many original pieces as possible, since most new reproduction parts are made overseas and are absolute junk. I would rather have a slightly worn American made component, than a new Indian one. If you are familiar with CJ2As you know what I’m talking about. When new parts were purchased we used reputable suppliers that specialize in Jeep restoration like Kaiser Willys, Walchs and Herm Tillford to name a few.

Only 2 years and under 1000 miles on this completed restoration. It is NOT a project, basket case or rattle can overhaul. Drive it wherever, whenever with confidence. Hundreds of photos were taken, and can be seen at https://1948willysjeepcj2a.shutterfly.com/pictures/1280 . The build story can be read here: http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/48-150870-resto-semi-gpw-clone_topic22530.html?KW= Copy and paste links in your browser window.

Body

Sandblasted and stripped to bare metal Replaced rusted floor panels
Welded up random holes from previous owners
Removed top bow mounts and holders
Straightened out bed floor ribs
body filler no more than 1/16″ thick
Sprayed with 2 coats of self etching primer
Sprayed with 2 coats/1 gallon of epoxy filler primer
sprayed with 2 coats/1.25 gallons of Custom Shop, Hot Rod Flatz 2 part Olive Drab Green with a beautiful UV resistant satin finish
Tons of hand and block sanding in between coats
Mil-spec surplus cadmium plated footman loops and stainless steel hardware
Grade 8 hardware used exclusively
New rubber grommets and weatherstripping
New windshield glass
Black out lamp mounted on left fender
Installed GPW grab handles

Chassis

Sandblasted and stripped to bare metal
Thoroughly inspected for cracks and damage
Sprayed with 1 coat of self etching primer
Sprayed with 1 coat of epoxy filler primer
Sprayed with 2 coats of Rustoleum Proffesional gloss black
Teflon braided body/chassis insulators
Custom fabricated Spare tire and 5 gallon jerry can carrier with built in hitch receiver

Steering/Suspension

All 4 springs (2 original, 2 replaced previously I believe) rearched by Deaver in Santa Ana, CA
Spring shackles cleaned, greased and installed with new seals
Rebuilt and properly shimmed steering gearbox worm and pinion
Cleaned and regreased kingpin bearings and steering knuckles
Rebuilt draglink with new springs and cups
Replaced tie rod ends
Replaced bellcrank pin and bearings
One piece center link conversion to eliminate “death wobble” Rancho 5000 shocks on all corners and Rancho 5000 steering damper

Axles/driveshafts

Disassembled both diffs, inspected carrier bearings, axle bearings ring and pinion teeth, Powr-Lok clutches.
Cleaned and regreased Warn Gold locking hubs
Disassembled slip yokes, cleaned, greased and resealed.
Disassembled U-joints, cleaned, greased and resealed.
5 original steel wheels with 5 new Denman NDT and new tubes
Red Line synthetic lubricant

Brakes

Previous owner replaced with CJ5 11×2″ drums all around (great braking improvement over stock and easily available parts)
New shoes, spring hardware kits and cut drums all around
New wheel cylinders
New master cylinder
Fabricated all new steel hard lines for the chassis and axles
New stainless steel braided hoses front and back
Rebuilt parking brake mechanism and new cable
DOT 4 brake fluid

Engine/Cooling/Fuel

Dissassembled and inspected all clearances, bore sizes, cam lobes, valves, head, block, etc. bearing clearances 0.0025-0.003″
Surfaced head and new head gasket
ARP head studs
New cam gear (all gears are phenolic and teeth crack with time)
lapped valves, and adjusted lash
cleaned and rebuilt carburettor, gaskets, needle/seat
New fuel tank and cap
Rebuilt original PCV
cleaned original oil bath air filter
New fuel pump and filters
Replaceable spin on filter
Stainless steel AN hoses and fittings
New 4 row Brass radiator core
New water pump
New thermostat New hoses, clamps and fan belt Sprayed with 2 coats of VHT engine epoxy Ford Gray
Kendall 20W-50 and zinc additive

Transmission/Transfer case

Complete rebuild on both
New high quality 2-3 synchro
New roller bearings
New bushings
New thrust bearings
New seals
New counter shaft and transfer shaft
Resurfaced flywheel
New clutch and pressure plate
Rebuilt clutch linkage
everything sealed, loc-tited and safety wired
Sprayed with 2 coats of VHT engine epoxy Ford Gray
Red Line Synthetic Lubricant

Electrical/ignition

Previous owner converted to 12V electrical system
Complete custom wiring harness using new wires and GM style wire colors
Properly routed and supported with adel clamps
New positive cable and reconditioned both original ground straps
Every single connection is crimped, soldered and shrink wrapped. no garbage butt connectors or scotch-locks.
Rebuilt AC Delco 10-SI 85 Amp alternator
Interstate Battery
Rebuilt starter with new brushes, bendix and Ford starter solenoid.
Rebuilt distributor, cleaned and greased weights.
New points, condenser, cap, rotor, coil, spark plugs and MSD wires
Air horns

Miscellaneous points

-Extensive use of Grade 8 and stainless steel hardware
-Every nut, bolt or threaded hole that was reused has been wire wheeled or chased.
-Anti-seize, or Loc-tite used where applicable
-Every bolt that requires safety wire has been wired with 0.041″ stainless steel
-Every small part that fit inside my sand blast cabinet was taken down to metal and finished with VHT epoxy roll bar paint or POR-15 -The soft top and frame are included in the sale, but the vinyl is pretty dry and the stitching is coming apart.

Previous owner(s) have upgraded the following:
-12V electrical system(the 6v keyed coil is still behind the dash,unused)
-Warn Gold hubs
-Powr-Lok differentials
-11×2 CJ5 brakes

Look over the pictures, and read the list above of all the work completed. If you understand parts and materials costs, and time involved in properly restoring a vehicle, then I believe you will agree that our Jeep is a good deal at its asking price of $19480, OBO.

Serious buyers only please. Tire kickers, dreamers or scammers, please find another hobby. Terms of sale are cash only, no checks, credit or trades of ANY type. Any shipping arrangement required is the responsibility of buyer.”