New Jeep owner - Confused ??

[F Bill]

I agree with Tim, and the plate is definitely NOT a Willys stamping, although it is a Willys plate or a good copy. (EDIT: I can see shadows of the original number...that is scary.)Been there a while, I wouldn't worry about it. I would stamp that number in the frame somewhere I could be sure it would not be easy to remove with a grinder, yet where it can be seen fairly easily.

By the way, measure from the inside of the rear rail on the tub to the top front edge of the rear wheelhouses, should have made that more clear.� Front fenders are basically the same where you measured, some differences around the battery area.

Does the frame have a reinforcing strap spot welded to the top of each frame rail? That's also a 2A feature.

In any case we are glad to have ya here and don't mind it if it really is a 2A.�

[SteveZ]

Thanks I'll definitely stamp the numbers on the frame. I am replacing the master cylinder and all wheel cylinders tomorrow and I'll check the frame spot welds and measure the rear wheelhouses. What should they measure on a 2A?

Again, thanks so much for all the help in identifying my new girl. I really appreciate it.

[Kirkski]

Welcome

[SteveW]

This just came up today but may be helpful to you since you have a 2a frame, pretty nice deal this guy has to address a weakness.

http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=233444

[F Bill]

This just came up today but may be helpful to you since you have a 2a frame, pretty nice deal this guy has to address a weakness.

http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=233444

Daniel (Uglyjeep) is a stand up guy, he also posts those in the member created parts section of the 2A page.

While our 3A frame is not as vulnerable to damage in the same area for a jeep with a winch or plow a similar plate might still be a good idea. For those cracking crossmember ends it also adds some support. Note that welding them in is best some with a skip bead, (inch of weld, space, inch of weld, etc..) not solidly welded in.

[Gunslinger]

Here is the plate attached to the firewall and removed for cleaning.

Thanks to everyone for the help! Hopefully this doesn't mean I'm going to banished to the 2A Forum?�

Nah, this place is like the HOTEL CALIFORNIA, you can check out but you can't leave!