What would the paint code for a 46 willys jeep CJ2 be?

Question

I recently bought a 1946 willys jeep CJ2 and would like to paint it the original color. I need to know the original paint code or how to find it.

Answer 1

I'll start out firstly by saying that it appears that you MAY have a CJ-2A, as the civilian CJ-2A was introduced on July 18, 1945. However, the CJ-2A's came out in only 2 colors - Pasture Green and Harvest Tan. Apparently, on the production line at that time, so many were painted green and then so many were painted tan; it is believed that if they needed green bodies, then they may have used up bodies with the old CJ-2 panels before finishing the run with bodies with the new panels. So, anything is possible - you may have a '46 CJ-2 or a CJ-2A!!!
Sorry, but I cannot locate any info on the color codes that were applicable. All I can add is that if your Jeep is a 1946 CJ-2A, then they initially only came in the colors of Pasture Green body with Autumn Yellow wheels and Pasture Green pinstriping of .25" wide positioned just past the roll centrepart of the wheel, or Harvest Tan body with Sunset Red (orange) wheels and Americar Black pinstriping.
If any color codes were available, then I doubt very much that anyone now would be able to ascertain what the colors were supposed to be. However, after all these years, maybe the above color combinations could be sufficient in order to repaint your Jeep, as not a lot of people would be around to determine if the shades were indeed 100% correct.
Anyway, best of luck with your project, and I hope your Jeep turns out a stunner!

Answer 2

46 Willys Jeep

Answer 3

Sometimes there is a Plate that give this information, it may be in the glove box, if, it has one. ;-) Also, the Serial Number may work, if, a paint supply know how to read it.
Another thing you can do and it requires a good paint supplier. I used to fix a few boats and cars. Have a small area that needed to be painted and match. The Paint Supply I used, I could take a part with the paint on it or the whole boat or car and they match it up. The reason they needed to part/vehicle was they would mix and put a little on the vehicle and let it dry so they know it matched. But, they were good and that why I used them.