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Long story Short, I started at the steering box and disconnected each leg of the steering assembly till I found the source of the limited range of motion. It wasn't the...

Thank you Sir, this is the info I needed.

Update: A neighbor who owns classics came over and looked it over while turned the steering wheel. He immediately went to the STEERING PITMAN ARM flexing out the steering box as the issue. He...

I'm having the opposite problem as most. My steering is too tight and I don't think I'm getting full range of motion to turn.

History - I had a mechanic rebuild my steering box last summer, it...

Oh no, maybe someone just sprayed a lil WD40 on the passenger side and closed it up. :eek: Thanks BMORGIL, that is a good plan.

1946 CJ2A "Bendix" type joint --- I don't have the repair history of my jeep, I've only driven it <10 miles since I bought it.

In the process of doing a disc brake upgrade. Opened up my...

Yes, I found both. Its hard to see through the rhino lining, but I can make out that same logo.
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I found a 5 digit tub number near the steering tube. It is within the +/- 1500 of my...

Yes, ok the motor mounts are evenly aligned so the frame is very likely a CJ2A.

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My passenger side glove box under the seat also matches a CJ2A. https://cj3a.info/cj3a/cj2acj3a.html

Thank you GMWillys & bmorgil & TJones for all your help!!!! Especially on the history of military rebuilds, that is fascinating.

My take away is I have a:
GPW: motor
CJ2/3: Frame,...

Bingo, that is it. The KF was never the automotive logo, but a Frazer Farm Equipment dealer could have used that KF. Its the same font as in this dealer advertisement.

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No machine gun mount plate on crossmember (red X on this diagram).
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However, there is a knob on top of the crossmember at that spot, and rewelded patch on the bed. This might be...

Awesome, thanks guys!

Engine casting bottom passenger side (scratched out/not matching)
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Serial Pad
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Thank you!
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I'm very curious about this the KF logo. I'm not finding anything with Google Lens.
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Hello,
First, I want to say thank you for all the help I am going to receive from this community, and for all the knowledge buried in the achieves of posts on this site.

I purchased a Willys in...