How to replace 1948 CJ2 Willys jeep front seats

Apparently old jeep seats are rarer than hen's teeth. The Isuzu seats in the jeep had to go though. The rear isn't bad, it fits between the wheel wells OK but I have to get old style seats in there. I found plenty of seat frame sellers online and a great place that makes reproduction ...

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48 Willys CJ2A Jeep shake-down

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With a jump box and some gas in the carb the little jeep managed to cough and sputter to life and move under its own power onto the trailer and into the shop for an assessment. Dual gas cans are nice and yes those are 60's mustang tail-lights. None of the front or rear lights work. The ...

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My 1948 CJ2A Willys jeep

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This guy's been bouncing around the back corners of the shop's lot and in-law's driveways for years, changing hands in trades and sales I never had the opportunity to get in on but I have been keeping my eye on it.... When the stars aligned and I actually had some money when one of them ...

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Getting started with Military Surplus Rifles Part 1: Mosin Nagant

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I am often asked about getting started with surplus rifles so I figured I would jot down a little primer for those who may be interested. Some of the best things about collecting and shooting military surplus rifles are their price, availability, spotting a rifle like yours in a movie and knowing that somewhere in a ...

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