Jeeps

Willys CJ2A

After the war, the Willys Overland decided to come up with a Civilian model of the now world famous "Jeep". The CJ2 was made after the war contract finished. There were only a few differences in the CJ2 and the MB like the CJ2 had no military fittings like the MB. It was also only made for testing as they were prototypes. They had the same "Go Devil" engine but also had JEEP stamped on the hood and windshield. Also they had the new T-90 transmission and now had tailgates.

After it was fully tested, the CJ2 was developed into the CJ2A which was into production from late 1945 to early 1949. The new CJ2A had a tailgate which had "WILLYS" stamped on it, was also stamped on the windscreen. The spare tyre was now mounted on the right instead of the rear. CJ2A also features bigger head lights and a newer 7 slot grille, instead of the 9 slot grille.

CJ2A is also known as the "Agri Jeep" as it was in demand by the farmers and so it got the T-90 transmission which was much easier to change. It was still powered by the "Go Devil" which was only replaced in the successor, the CJ3A. Single seat came standard, as did the mirror. Other accessories like plower, generator, etc were available on request.

A total of 214,780-90 CJ2A's were made from 1945-1949. It was replaced by the newer and powerful CJ3A.

Some people get confused in a CJ2A and a CJ3A. The CJ2A had:

1. Also had Willys stamped on the windshield frame. A CJ3A didn't have it.

2.It came with a "Go Devil" engine. It was later replaced by the "Hurricane"in the later models

3.It was more of a farmer's vehicle and had accessories for farming. The CJ3A was made for the more urbane people.