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UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/20/2019) The hubs have me puzzled. As Peter notes, the axles could have been swapped.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2396613957334622/
“Old Navy WW II Jeep
Has running Corvette 327
Have bunch of historical paperwork
Has never been titled in US
Extra large custom gas tank
Needs new brake wheel cylinders
Very light surface rust
New starter
2 sets of tires and wheels
Some spare available (4speed with transfer case) ”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2950.
(12/17/2019) Runs.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1948-jeep-willys-cj2/7060324401.html
“1948 Jeep Willys CJ2. Runs ok, all original. Have soft top and soft doors along with 2nd set of wheels/tires. Cool older jeep for enthusiast or to use for hunting/mountain home.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/24/2019) Appears the rear wheel wells may have been rebuilt. The drain holes have been filled, too.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/snw/d/scottsdale-1948-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7062030766.html
“For sale is a 1948 Willys Jeep CJ 2A. I have owned it for over 20 years but just don’t use it anymore. I was hoping that my daughter would want to drive it but nope. Fairly stock. Original flathead engine, transmission, transfer case and axels. Installed rancho 2.5” lift when I got it because the stock springs were opening up. Installed 11” brakes on the front. Newer radiator a few years ago. Just replaced the wheel cylinders on the front and the master and the rubber lines in the last couple months. Also installed a new distributor in the last couple months with electronic points-less system. New high torque starter. The fuel tank has some rust in it and needs to be cleaned or replaced because the fuel line plugs up. Just ordered one and will be delivered next week. Just replaced the starter and solenoid.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/10/2019) Looks like the passenger side may have been repaired.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fallon-1948-willys-jeep/7061862791.html
“1948 Willys Jeep Cj2
3rd owner, clean title
Runs great !!
Comes with canvas enclosed top and canvas bikini top.
11,000. OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Includes a Warn OD and may also have some nice Buick V6 parts (possibly the intake manifold and valve covers).
“1946 willys Cj2a. Includes lots of extras too.. 4.3 v6, sm465, warn overdrive, multiple extra parts. New lift springs, shackles, bushings, cj5 axles, and stock axles, has pink slip. Lots of new parts to reassemble it. Photo of it together is before pulling apart to redo.has hood, grill, fenders, tailgates, with windshield etc plus extras. New fuel tank. If its listed, I still have it. No trades 2000.00 obo.”
Looks like a former club jeep with a variety of updates. Same owner for 48 years. Needs brakes bled at the very least.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/183927586333072/
“1948 Willy’s, civilian tub 289 and C4 automatic transmission out of a late 60’s mustang Dana 18 transfer case with Warn Overdrive Dana 27 front Dana 44 rear, disc brakes, 4:27 gears and power locks Power steering Warn 8427 winch New painless wiring harness and new gauges Clean body and frame 2nd owner has had it since 1972 New wheels and 33” all terrains Has tranny cooler and auxiliary fan Two tops and extra parts Brakes need to be bled Gas tank in bed, was gonna run a rear cj tank Jeep has been stored inside Runs well but not drive able until brakes bled $8,500”
Runs. It’s a mix of parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1517763865042551/
“48 Jeep Willys. On a 73 commando frame. 304 AMC Motor. Runs great 4×4 all working. No mechanical problems. Serious buyers please.”
UPDATE: Property sold. These must be sold quickly. Price dropped to $1500.
(01/20/2020) A 1946 CJ-2A and a parts CJ-2A. there could be some value here.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/d/rosebud-1946-jeep-willy/7059317336.html
“1946 jeep willy CJ2A has spare parts truck. what you see is what you get.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Appears worth a look.
“1946 Willys CJ2A ser#20775
This is an early model civilian jeep. The chassis is good, body is fair. Needs some small patch work but nothing major. The engine turns by hand, transmission shifts fine. Appears to have 2″ lift springs on it. Tires are old but all 4 hold air and have decent tread left. No title, I will provide bill of sale, or I can obtain a title for an additional fee.”
Could be worth a look.
https://jacksontn.craigslist.org/pts/d/jackson-1946-willys-jeep/7061015341.html
“Been in the barn. Not stuck and not a lot of rust. Good farm or hunting vehicle. Best offer and first come first serve”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(01/15/2020) Runs and drives, but no brakes.
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/fairfield-1946-jeep-cj-2a-update/7055467600.html
“1946 Willys CJ-2A Barn find.
I bought this for me but my disabilities wont let me take on a project like this anymore. Runs and drives. Needs a few things before you can take it out like brakes, and the steering box rebuilt. Great frame. Good gas tank. converted to 12V . No PTO though. Tires are like new and hold air. Serial # upon request.”
Seems worth a look at this price.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/boise-1948-willys-jeep/7059183291.html
“1948 Willys CJ2A
New OD Paint
Solid Floor (footwells patched)
No exhaust smoke
12 Volt conversion
New fuel pump and pressure regulator
Lots of new body seals, gaskets
Other wear items replaced
All gauges work”
No pics provided, but has a variety of updates.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950s-willys-flatfender-jeep/7060367919.html
“Willys Jeep MB Flatfender, Buick 3.8 (Needs Overhauled) Kenny Bell Aluminum Intake Manifold, Headers, Turbo 350 Auto, Toyota Transfer Case, Dana 30/35 Front end, Dana 44 Rear end, both have 373 gears with lockers and Disk Brakes, white spoke wheels with roller tires, 2 hoods, 2 different roll cages. Body in Great Condition. Currently all apart, This Is A Project Willys !!! No Title, Bill Of Sale Only. $3500.00”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/01/2020) This has a variety of mods. It appears to have a replacement body.
https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/atq/d/halifax-1947-willys-cj2a-jeep-10k-or/7266008949.html
“1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep
Please note: I am just posting this for someone their phone number is listed in the contact button call only he does not text!
40K original miles still have original speedometer 747 mile since complete rebuild only 74 miles in the past 5 years starts right up! original 134 4-cylinder motor never removed. Custom dual-exhaust. 100% original T90 transmission, drivetrain and axle -never removed. axle never removed. Axle gear ratio 5.38 Full Rancho suspension & stabilizers. 34.50 -9.50 Super Slumber tires -100% tread. 100% complete brake rebuild – All Parts including brake lines, brake cams and wheel and master cylinder. Brand new steel body. Frame sandblasting PR-15 and painted 78 Corvette yellow. Continue reading
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/31/2019) Seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508437056435403/
“This is a clean 48 Willys CJ2A survivor Jeep with 5 new military style tires and rims, New Best Top and Interior Seat covers and Gas Tank. Has a PTO Allstate winch all running gear works. Drives and Runs great !!!”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7800. See a video of the jeep here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI7rbArxKxI
(07/31/2019) Sam’s former jeep has popped up for sale again, this time in Glendale.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/glendale-1948-willys-cj2a-artic-cab/7050080657.html
“Note: This vehicle will be on display at the 29th Arizona Military Vehicle Show held Sat-Sun 25-26 January 2020, Turf Paradise North parking lot. West Bell Road and 15th Avenue. Take Bell to 15th Ave and head south. Show will be be on right (north) side in front of Turf Paradise. 1501 W. Bell Road, Phoenix AZ. See http://www.armytrucks.org/mvshow.php for more info on the show.
Fun, running, driving and functional, but sold AS IS. 16,528 indicated miles, but overall mileage is unknown. 3 speed floor mounted transmission shifts well. All gauges and horn work.
Valuable accessories include a scarce cold weather fibreglass cab, towbar, Warn overdrive and lockout hubs gives a top cruising speed of 60mph. Turn signals, roof mounted air conditioning, defroster, Am/Fm and CB radio with mount and antenna, dual mirrors and extra stop lights for safety. New June 2019 battery. 2” receiver trailer hitch, dual G.I. type gas cans and spare tire with mounts included as well. A trunk, accessible from the tailgate, has been installed instead of a rear seat. The loose rear seat frame, comes with the vehicle.
This Jeep has a military history, supposedly being an Air Force “follow me” vehicle in Greenland, but this can not be confirmed. The body in good shape, not a rustbucket. A great running, practical, hunting, or fishing, classic, flat fendered Jeep. If restored with Air Force markings, it would be a scarce variation of a military Jeep.
$9600 – Sale by wire transfer (bank to bank) only. Call prior to purchase. Clear Arizona title. Sold as is. Non-Dealer private seller, so no sales tax. ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/09/2019) Not sure how strong that plate is under the winch.
https://houston.craigslist.org/spo/d/corpus-christi-1948-willys-cj2a/7031972456.html
“1948 Willys CJ2A, Runs Great, Things I have done recently: New Belt, New Aluminum Radiator, New Alternator (12 Volt System), Complete New Brake System Front and Back, New Fuel Pump, Complete Sand Blast of body inside and out, New Rhino Lining Olive Green inside and out, New Shift boots, New Wheel Bearings, New Upholstery, New Front Window and Seal, New Gas Tank, New Gauges, New Royal Purple Fluids in, Transmission, Transfer Case, and both Diffs. Runs Great, Two sets of Wheels 4×4 works great”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/06/2019) Runs? Was a column shift. Listed as a 1947.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2373664809393381/
“1947 Willys Jeep I have new brake line to go with it I have the Vin and title”
Seller is selling his jeep collection.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gilbert-willys-ford-gpw-jeep-collection/7057149188.html
“I am selling my collection of war jeeps. Will sell as a collection or individually. They range from absolute originals to perfectly restored .
M381a restored nuts and bolts $24000
M381a restored driver $11000
M 38 original $17000
GPW driver $9500
1- MB Rare original survivor $18000
1- CJ2a very early civilian $ 7500
I also have many hard to find original parts, engines, transmissions, axles and more. Many military collectibles.
Shown by appointment to serious buyers.
No scammers please…..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
(11/05/2019) The title that goes with this claims it is a 1943, but it looks to be more of a compilation of parts.
“1943 Jeep Willys with CLEAR TITLE.
Title says: 1943 Willys.
a 6-1/2 ft snowplow and hydraulic pump and 2 small boxes with other parts and extra steering box.
also 2 front windshield frames hanging on the snowplow are part of the sale.
Jeep has running gear and a Ford 2.3 four cylinder motor with 15,000 miles
on it with manual transmission (separate in my garage)
To restore or part out
for condition: see pictures”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
“1- 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep
1- 1948 CJ2A Willys Jeep
Both with titles, both are partially completed. Power steering setup on each, Both have buick supercharged 3800 engines, one with original computer, and harness, one with Microsquirt setup. Lots of parts to go with, do not have time to finish.”
UPDATE II: This jeep sold, but Blaine spotted an interesting story from Jalopnik about the history of this jeep: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/classic-cars/this-one-owner-1946-farm-jeep-has-a-fascinating-and-mysterious-history/ar-BBYZhlE?ocid=spartandhp
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
“1946 Jeep Willys CJ 2A
Gouvenor and PTO from factory
This is a farm-all jeep
1 owner from new for 73 years
35,000 farm Miles
Every bit original
Originally bill of sale
3 inch binder with every service recorded.
Five original wheels and tires
Back seat
Passenger seat
Pass wiper
Original go devil 4
4×4
Perfect floors
In excellent condition
For sale
$10,500”
Body appears in good condition.
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/d/pueblo-1946-cj2a-mostly-complete/7056250993.html
“I’m in Black Forest CO and the vehicle is in Pueblo CO. I can arrange for viewing, but I’m not going to be there. I have a free and clear title in hand.
It’s a good project vehicle. I bought it sight unseen from a man in Blanca CO 18 months ago and was happy with the buy. I have a ’51 CJ3A and was going to use parts from it, but have been too busy. I’ve done literally nothing with it. It’s parked in my friend’s yard in Pueblo Colorado.
I was told that the engine spun by hand but that’s all I know. It rolled nicely onto the UHaul trailer when I got it. the transmission and transfer case gear levers move freely.
Continue reading
Has upgrades.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/d/canyon-country-1948-cj2a/7056212964.html
“Runs and drives great ,power steering,d
4 wheel disk brakes. L134b 4 cylinder,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Is that the tailpipe coming out the back and curving upward? Looks like a good price.
“Orignal jeep , stock motor, 12 v elect. system, runs great , solid hunting vehicle, goes any where, low clearance and narrow track, some rust and rust repair”
