| We live in an automotive society and it's hard to | | | | some 10 year old junker you might pick up. |
| get around without a car. Unfortunately even a | | | | However if you find one for sale, it's probably |
| used car can be out of some people's price range. | | | | going to need work. With a little effort and a |
| Cars old enough to be cheap are also old enough | | | | supply of CJ2A parts you can turn that old heap |
| to have crippling mechanical problems. | | | | into a reliable and steady performer. It's not going |
| So what is the budget-minded car buyer to do? | | | | to be a racecar, top speed is about 45 mph, but |
| Buy A Willys Jeep | | | | it will get you where you are going. |
| One option for the thrifty car buyer who's willing | | | | If you do any offroading, a vehicle like the CJ2A |
| to put in a little sweat and effort to save | | | | is a great choice. They are reliable and rugged and |
| thousands of dollars is to look for a Willys jeep | | | | can take any punishment you can give them. Low |
| like the CJ2A. Do you think you don't know what | | | | gear is really low and they can climb obstacles |
| a Willys is? I'm sure you've seen one. | | | | that would stop modern SUVs. |
| Willys is the maker of the classic Army jeep seen | | | | Think Of It As Sweat Equity |
| so often in movies about World War II or Korea. | | | | Although you won't have to spend a lot of |
| The CJ2A is a Civilian Jeep, hence the CJ part of | | | | money on the purchase and CJ2A parts, that |
| the designation. After World War II, Willys | | | | doesn't mean the jeep won't cost you. You may |
| designed a civilian version of their Army jeep | | | | have to spend time just to get it running and it's |
| which was fairly popular at the time. | | | | going to need a certain amount of attention. Willys |
| You may think parts for a 60-year-old car would | | | | owners generally service their own vehicles since |
| be hard to find but in fact CJ2A parts are still | | | | the average auto mechanic can be puzzled by the |
| available. There is a large group of dedicated | | | | WWII technology. |
| Willys fans driving a demand for everything from | | | | Although CJ2A parts are more common than |
| Willys Jeep wiring harnesses to Willys Jeep body | | | | those for your average vehicle from 1945, you |
| parts. | | | | may occasionally come across a part you can't |
| Willys Jeeps Run Forever | | | | find. Patience and commitment will get you what |
| The great thing about owning a Willys is they | | | | you need and you'll be on the road in no time. |
| were designed to be simple to maintain and to run | | | | Willys owners see their vehicles as labors of love. |
| in some of the worst conditions in the world. | | | | They are lifetime projects, bringing the pride of |
| That's why a 60 year old Willys runs better than | | | | restoring and driving a vintage vehicle. |