Two Quick Questions

Just purchased a 1947 CJ2a and wonder what the two bolts are that come through the lower panel of the windshield. Looks like it would make a great place to attach a gun case. Also I have a round plate over the drivers side tail light? Notice that these are found on others as well.

 

Can you post a pic? Sounds like a vestige of the WW2 Jeeps. I suspect the plate on the rear would be where the trailer connector would go. Hopefully someone with more knowledge will chime in.


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I believe those were to hold clips for the top bows. Do a search on the 2A Page. Has to be a detailed description there.
http://www.thecj2apage.com/

As for the rear plate, that is likely a cover for the trailer plug present in the pre-2A militaries. Willys didn't change too much from the MB when they started building the 2A. The only big items were the steering set up, rear axle and transmission. Tub/body was pretty much unchanged except for the grill and the addition of a tailgate.

 

The bolts are for the clamps to hold part of the top bows. Ditto on checking the CJ2A page and look through the photos.

 

Thanks