Web10
Bigger Hammer
This was my grandfathers he died 30 some yeas ago and it has sat just as long. Originally from memory I thought it might be a CJ but looking at it doesn't appear to be one. Anybody have an idea on what it might be?
Trying to Identify this old Jeep
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I'd say it looks like a gov't or military Jeep.
Web10
Bigger Hammer
Just got the interior plate. 
Luke,
Welcome to OWF!
Your Grandfather's Jeep is extremely cool.
This is just a wild guess, but I'm thinking that you've got a CJ-3A that has had components added from other CJ models (CJ-3B hood), and the rear portion of a step van (possibly Chevy) sectioned and grafted onto the back. What a wonderful old workhorse of a snow plow truck!
There should be a serial number plate under the hood on the firewall. If there is, please post a photo.
What do you know about your dad's dad? Is it possible that he is the skilled craftsman that actually conjured up the coachwork on this gem?
Time to start quizzing your elders!
Welcome to OWF!
Your Grandfather's Jeep is extremely cool.
This is just a wild guess, but I'm thinking that you've got a CJ-3A that has had components added from other CJ models (CJ-3B hood), and the rear portion of a step van (possibly Chevy) sectioned and grafted onto the back. What a wonderful old workhorse of a snow plow truck!
There should be a serial number plate under the hood on the firewall. If there is, please post a photo.
What do you know about your dad's dad? Is it possible that he is the skilled craftsman that actually conjured up the coachwork on this gem?
Time to start quizzing your elders!
lbpa18
Precision Fit
Im not sure how much of that is original. I agree it looks like the beginnings of a CJ3A, but then everything else is from the spare parts bin. The result, after a great deal of work is pretty neat. Too bad its as corroded as it is. Someone sure had a creative mind. Always good to be able to open the front windshield when plowing in a snowstorm too 
Web10
Bigger Hammer
I was also suspecting Cj-3A and modified yes. This was my grandfathers and he had the skill and means to modify it as much as he wanted. Ill see if I can get the VIN plate. However the windows and wipers do look like they could be from a CJ-2A. See the windows on this 1948 2A.
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WA7OPY
Well Oiled
No, is a 3b , look at the high hood body and the cj5 grill, and a homemade hood...Phil
Web10
Bigger Hammer
I agree with the CJ5 grill. Hood could be custom but also looks like it just might have been modified from a 3b hood. Also since you pointed it out the roof lines match that of the canvas top of a 3b. My grandfather could have taken the rear end of another vehicle or made it while trying to keep the look. The back is diamond plate so the original rear could have rusted out but the front was fine so he replaced what was missing.
Your window doesn’t have the 2 bumps that are usually round or square depending model and year. So as you suggested the windshield is not a CJ2
cactuspete2u
Sharpest Tool
Welcome, that is a prime example of an old hunting rig. Including winch. Actually I have no idea but I really like it.
Web10
Bigger Hammer
yes and yes including top opening front window to "shoot out of", gunracks sitting in shotgun and remains of old camouflage.
Web10
Bigger Hammer
Yes my grandfather put in a custom opening window. But at the same time it dose look like some CJ2 windows and the thing has so many modification it could just have a CJ2 windshield as a donor.
WA7OPY
Well Oiled
ws looks like a mb (3 1/2 shorter than a 2a) and would line up with the high hood body of a 3b...Phil
Web10
Bigger Hammer
I think you got it. The windows, hood, bumper and front wheel wells too. Even have the same opening front window that my dad thought was custom. their is even an extended bed version that matches the bed of mine.
Web10
Bigger Hammer
I cracked the case on the body. Its a custom recreation of a J20C made by Mitsubishi contracted by Willys for troops in japan. however, I think there is bad news need someone to confirm but it think the vin plate is missing. I got a picture on the engine bay and I think I see a faded rectangle with two holes. Also not the original engine it either
bird
Well Oiled
What ever it is it needs to be SAVED!
WA7OPY
Well Oiled
Looks like a stock jeep f head in a cj 3b, in Montana we used to call a jeep like yours a "Hack" and there was a lot of them... 36 ford cab welded on a 2a or 3a body, or the jeep turned into a truck with a flat bed, not many left...most became parts rigs. Do not sell it, restore it just like its is, you grand dad would be happy. The stock jeep had a lot of draw backs and your grandpa fixed them to his liking...Phil
Web10
Bigger Hammer
That is the plan I'm not changing how it looks as it would lose its caricature and story. This will not be sold during my life. It's going to be used at our hunting property.
Web10
Bigger Hammer
Also I have been thinking of doing a video series of me working on the jeep. you guys think people would be interested in it?
It depends, are you a grade A mechanic ?