1946 CJ2A Restoration Progress...

1946 CJ2A Restoration progress...

[@rickscherr1102]

My dad restored a 1964(?) convertible-top Mustang back in the late 70’s, when I was in high school. He loved that car. Thanx for sharing your rebuild and triggering some good memories.

[@mauricenations7511]

Man u don’t know how many old memories that video brings back. My 49 looked just like that 46. Mine had a homemade cab that someone did a pretty good job , it just didn’t have any doors. I liked to have froze to death several times back in the early 70s . It sure brings back hundreds of memories. Mine was red with the cab painted silver. Sure wish I had kept mine. Congratulations Kevin

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks Maurice, I'm looking forward to making some memories with my wife and grandkids in this one. Glad to brought back some fond memories for you.

[@kevincrock1202]

Great Show Kev!! I Like the Jeep very much ! Like a lot of your valued viewers I'm sure, I was in the US Army . Where I live know in N.W. France during WW2 Jeeps just like that rolled threw here some of the old-timers told me ! I recently metal detected a nice US Military uniform button , D. Evans and Co. Mass has 13 stars and a Eagle carrying a Boat anchor in it's beak !! nicest button I have !! Really enjoyed this update !! Also enjoying some of your old videos ! Thanks again from Kevin in France and Florida

[@launacombs6474]

Looks and sounds like the work has begun. Thanks for offer to let us join you on the ride…

[@rbrown2895]

Great project and it coming right along!! Thanks for the update!!👍😎👍

[@texasfarmrelics]

Love the flat fender Kevin! I have a WW2 jeep, a 1942 Ford GPW I restored. Have put 40K on it since. Glad you are keeping the paint job as is. You'll get tons of looks and waves. When I saw the hood scoop I knew you had a F Head engine instead of the L Head. Common mod. Enjoy! Ready for some metal detecting vids. Enjoy watching a fellow Texan detectorist.

[@capecoddiggerzmetaldetecti5718]

That's flippin Awesome ❤ I'm restoring my 77 Ford. I just got her running after sitting for almost 20yrs 😢 This vid makes me want to set up lights in the dark and get at her. 😁 HH and take care! 😊

[@donlafarge4105]

Coming along nicely Kevin, you've done well. Have fun and enjoy it!!!!

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks 👍

[@chrisball2118]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks Chris

[@jonfranklin9361]

Very cool! ❤ Thanks for sharing

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks!

[@alantan6255]

Looks awesome great job. 👍

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks 👍

[@RP-sk8ij]

Like fine wine, it keeps getting better with age! Nice truck

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thankyou

[@kenleach6097]

Looks like comfortable seats….sounds great !!

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks Ken!

[@mauricenations7511]

That original look is hard to beat. Just like an old firearm. You are truly Blessed

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

😊

[@allenmarshall3583]

very nice

[@danmahoney4545]

Hey Kevin, just thinking about your Sunday afternoon videos, didn't let us down. This could be a fun project. Thanks for sharing😊

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks Dan, I'll be back swinging by the end of summer if not before.

[@steveandermatt5668]

I love the patina yours has, I would clear coat it to protect it and be done. But that is me. It is very cool.

[@kevinjones2524]

Man you got it going your way now,good looking jeep

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks Kevin!

[@janettablakely5630]

Awesome! I’m glad you are sharing this. I will miss the metal detecting but happy to see this!!

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thankyou, detecting videos will be back later in the summer.

[@richardrollins184]

Good job i always wanted one . Need time for good paint job. but do miss your hunting.

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks Richard

[@dananderson128]

Lookin’goood!

[@danreasoner-jo2tl]

Keep up the good work. Looks great

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks Dan!

[@robmechanic]

Looked at it and said wow not much rust. Then I saw the Texas plate and it made sense! That should turn out great!

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

It spent a big part of it's life on a ranch and apparently park in a barn when not being used. The under carriage is still solid as the body.

[@paulfroese1469]

Loving it 😄

[@raylynngiroux5525]

I love the WW2 era Jeep. Can't wait to see how it comes out when you're finally finished the restoration.

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks Ray

[@Idolmakercat]

I used to drive an old mail jeep. Those run forever.

[@jeffriedel2587]

love the bucket seats

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks, they sure easy on the back lol

[@acla6398cell]

Lookin good

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks!

[@bretthovde2765]

Sweet project Kevin. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardcolbert6264]

👍👍

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks Richard

[@dixonrupp8347]

HAVE FUN

[@allanpelton684]

Very nice,original tires??

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks, and most likely not original tires probably reproduction tires seeings the Jeep is 78 years old, and I will have to replace them they are getting dry rot. Just haven't gotten that far yet.

[@macmccollum6064]

Are you restoring this to an original 1946?

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Just restoring it back to a dependable, safe driver for me, my wife and our numerous grandkids to enjoy the hundreds of miles of back roads in my area.

[@vickyschoeneweis4036]

Darn it!!!! Now I don't have anything to watch Sunday afternoon. :( Just can't get into your old Jeep.

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

I'll be back swinging soon, enjoy a few reruns just a little longer.

[@bigglesworth5283]

Lot of work but worth it. Take your time. We ain't goin nowhere. And it sounds like a Willys. My old man had a white 56. That's when I learned how to swear!

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

🤣 I've done a little swearing myself but definitely worth it.

[@johnjyoungjr7400]

Love the personalized plate but don't know about that hood (lol)😅. What's the access plate on the drivers side floor for?

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Thanks John, the hoods definitely a bubbas garage special lol... it's for accessing the brakes master cylinder

[@999fine4]

Purring like a kitten 🐈

[@rogeliocprinci]

NEVER CHANGE THE BACK SOUND ...IT DEFINE YOUR CHANNEL !

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

Never!

[@kevincrock1202]

Meant to say Jeeps of that time period LOL

[@raylynngiroux5525]

That shifter will confuse most of the younger generation. I'm tracking my kids how to drive manual, as I drive one daily.

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

With High/Low range shifter, 2w/4w drive shifter, Over drive shifter, the gear shifter, clutch, break and gas pedal it's it's own anti theft protection lol

[@allanpelton684]

Left hand drive? Were all jeeps left hand drive in WW2.

[@MDingETexwithKevin]

This is post WW2 1946, the WW2 models were M38s, M for military, this is the 1st CJ model C for Civilian, and all vehicles made for the US market are left hand drive, or right if your standing in front of the vehicle lol