19 Comments on “Dave’s 1948 Dually CJ-2A”

1. Tim August 23, 2018 at 4:32 am

   Are the fenders M100 (or similar) trailer fenders? Nice look!
2. Bob in nc August 23, 2018 at 6:23 am

   That is cool. And a nice looking ride.
3. Dave August 23, 2018 at 6:27 am

   That garage is way too clean! 🙂
4. Matt August 23, 2018 at 6:34 am

   Looks good. Repro tub?
5. TJ August 23, 2018 at 7:01 am

   Great job on the Jeep!
6. BARNEY ROOS August 23, 2018 at 12:12 pm

   I WANT A SET OF THOSE TOO !!! — my 67 cj-6 v-6 has already been rolled over at least once — the 48″ axle track is why — get squirrely with that high power v-6 and crummy ass ross steering — and BINGO !! — over you go — a set of duals on the back would be just what dr barney roos ORDERED !!!
7. GODFRE RAY KING August 23, 2018 at 3:18 pm

   the only problem with duals — BLOWING UP THE STARBOARD OUTSIDE TIRE !!! — I have a class c rv with a dana 70 , 4.10 gears — the only tire I ever blow out is the STARBOARD OUTSIDE !! — cut a corner too sharp on a mountain road — KABLOOIE !! — happened on mount shasta recently — a basketball size chunk of lava rock — BLAM !!! — and with 16.5 ” rims — NO 16.5 ” TIRES AVAILABLE ANYWHERE ON THIS PLANET !!!
8. David August 23, 2018 at 3:50 pm

   Nice, but that right fender puts the spare tire mount out of a job
9. Ted Jordan August 23, 2018 at 4:06 pm

   Look awesome !!! The fenders might even be tractor supply trailer fenders. They bolt right up and look pretty close to the real deal. Good point by David on the spare holder , next add on would be the Koenig bed extender which has a plate on it to mount another spare holder
10. Dave Siracuse August 23, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    I appreciate the post. Like I said I’ve found my last 2 jeeps here as well as parts. And my 1st 2a sold to an air Force vet from Kentucky thru here.
    The fenders are tractor supply. Unbelievable fit. 32″.
    The spare will be relocated as soon as I decide what’s going in the bed.
    As for the outboard tires I was told buy the seller to keep them 10lbs lighter for less stress on tire and axle. Anybody here this before?
    And guys thanks for the compliments. I’m shooting from the hip on this one . Kinda budgetting. The paint is the best damn rattle can I ever did!!! Ha !
    Oh and it is a repro tub. Frame is original but the last owner let the original body waste away. The Willys was saved from the original parts.
    Oh and Dave, thank you and great site!!
11. David Eilers Post authorAugust 23, 2018 at 6:27 pm

    Dave,
    Thanks and you are welcome. You have some series rattle can skills 🙂

    Rob Stafford loves the plastic spray can paint. He finds it cheap, good looking and easy to fix (he races and runs trails in the Northwest with his jeeps). I think it was this stuff: https://www.grainger.com/product/6PET0?cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!50916762237!!!g!376357151273!&ef_id=W39eigAAAXyhPG58:20180824012530:s in blue.

    Here’s a pic of his 2A (2017 just a week before the Alaska trip: http://www.ewillys.com/wp-content/uploads2/2017/07/2017-07-23-rob-stafford-jeep.jpg )

    – Dave
12. Dave Siracuse August 23, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    He paints almost as good as me!! Ha. Here’s my 47′ that sold through your site. I’m not sure how it got on there but the guy traveled from Kentucky for it.
    It’s Rust-Oleum rattle can 2X satin granite.
    http://www.ewillys.com/2016/05/22/1947-cj-2a-back-mountain-pa-12750/
13. Terry Chicago August 24, 2018 at 6:49 am

    Yes, keep the outside tires considerably less air. You want more give from the outside tires when you’re turning hard and turn SLLOOOOOwwww.
14. David M Arbogast September 26, 2018 at 11:47 pm

    Does anyone know where you can get the fenders? Awesome look.
15. David Eilers Post authorSeptember 27, 2018 at 8:51 am

    David .. he purchased them from Tractor Supply. I imagine it was one of these: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/search/trailer%20fender

    – Dave
16. Dave Siracuse September 28, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    I actually bought the ones with the back on them. Thank gosh that the welds broke right away. Ha! Worked perfectly.
17. Kam November 27, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302973847364
18. David Eilers Post authorNovember 28, 2018 at 9:10 am

    Thanks for the link Kam. I’ll share with readers.

    – Dave
19. Booth May 30, 2024 at 8:48 am

    Hey Dave, I too have one of these beauties. I’m interested in knowing more about the dually kit.
    Thanks
    Booth
    Wheresbooth@gmail.com