UPDATE: Price dropped to $1495.
(11/02/2023) This might be worth a look given the “minor rust” claim.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1538811236893363
“1948 Willy’s jeep CJ2A 4×4. Needs to be restored. Has the original 3 speed manual trans and flat head four cylinder engine. Everything is there and is a good solid vehicle with minor rust. Clean title”
Looks like a shield installed to keep water out of back spark plug wells.
Mark: Sure looks that way to me, too.