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Has updated engine.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-cj2a/6553953968.html
“Nice 1946 CJ2A, Ford 4cyl motor, runs good. Originally from South Dakota very little rust, would be a great piece to restore or enjoy as is.”
Looks to have a Bobcat fiberglass body. The hood and fenders might be glass, too. Runs.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/1942-willy-jeep/6557245533.html
“orignal engine runs fine , fiberglass shell”
Could be worth a look.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/cto/d/1947-willys-jeep/6556310225.html
“1947 Willys Jeep,runs and drives,restored back in the 90’s,stored inside since”
UPDATE: Still Available. Listed as a 1948, new pics confirm this to be a 1946 CJ-2A or earlier (as Sean also mentioned). It has floating hubs, too.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/jeep-wyllis/6552152772.html
(04/23/2017) “For sale Jeep Willis 1948
In good condition.
Please make me offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“1949 willys jeep for sale. The motor ran when parked 20 years ago. Many extra parts. Mainly looking for cash but may trade for something interesting.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2650.
(06/12/2016) Runs, but smokes.
https://sd.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-1947/6555546352.html
“Willys Jeep – 1947 model. Makes an interesting parade, kids and adults both seem to like it. Or can be a project jeep if you want to rebuild to like new. 4 wheel drive works. Does run and can be licensed as is but it does smoke a little. Not licensed since 2007. Electrical system is 12 volt and starter rebuilt just before I quit licensing it. Ignition system was rebuilt before I purchased a number of years ago. Will slip out of 2nd gear if let up on gas and don’t shift. Brakes are fair. Mileage unknown. Battery weak but will include new battery for $50. There are a number of rusted out areas but does not show when driving. See pictures. (note: fake Gatling gun is NOT included)”
Just a few updates today….
I’d never run across this ad. It was published in the December, 02, 1948 Heppner Gazette-Times.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/23/2018) No description provided.
https://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys/6537321917.html
UPDATE: As the commenters below noticed, you’ll want to take a close look at the tires.
Could be worth a look.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-cj2a/6552302158.html
“Here is my 1948 CJ2A. Currently has brand new brakes and lines, brand new head gasket, battery, and radiator. Frame and Tub are very clean, Engine runs very well, just burns oil when cold. Oil pressure is strong as seen in picture of gauges. Clutch, trans, and transfer case feel very good and 4wd works great on this jeep. I’m firm on the price but open to offers, no trades. I have extra seats, fabric and lights in the back of the jeep as well as a bikini top, before the jeep looked like this it used to be a military replica and the previous owner painted it red.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Looks solid.
“& wiring,power coated axel housing &under body,8000lb up right winch and built in air compressor.”
Parts or project.
https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-1947-cj2a/6552722434.html
“Willys Jeep 1947 CJ2A runs good, yard drives, has plate welded in where floor was, setup for original cj2a seats, body has some repairs, original flathead engine runs and starts well, minimal blow by, running on fuel cell, no seat frames. Clean title in my name.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
(04/01/2018) Some value, but not sure how much.
“Jeep is In Phoenix until 2 p.m. Friday 4/6 accepting offers and can deliver prior to return to Yuma. Cash, trades, drywall tools considered.
1946 Willys Flat fender Jeep project. Behind barn find. Tub, fenders, hood, front and rear differentials, tranny, transfer case all appear original. No engine but has adapter on it…I was told for a small block ford, IDK.
Its a WILLYS man. A piece of history! Found it, love it, will never have time to make it be what it should be.
Many extra parts are present as you can see in pics, radiator, seat frame etc…
Front of frame has been boxed for strength for engine/steering.
Tires are all flat as it was sitting for a while.
Great, rare find! Let’s make it yours.
May entertain offers, trade for parts accessories for CJ, XJ, ZJ, 2nd ammend. Items.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/05/2017) Has some early Cutlas Hubs.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/1947-willys-jeep/6507341027.html
“1947 CJ-2A. New paint,tires,brakes,springs,shocks. New gas tank. Engine,trans,transfer case all rebuilt. No gas gauge or emergency brake. $9,800.00 O.B.O.”
Has a few updates.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/cj2a-for-trade/6555064819.html
“I have a 48 cj2a with clear titleand runs had a dana18 tcase and t90 tranny and fhead 134 looking to trade for a blazer.”
Seller has at least one military head.
https://maine.craigslist.org/pts/d/willies-jeep/6542286134.html
“Willies jeep parts or repair, do not know what year I have two engines, I believe one is military. see photos call Jeff, no e-mails, I do not look at e-mails very often”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $700.
Fire victim?
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/d/willys-jeep-cj2a/6554899868.html
“Willys jeep CJ2A rolling chassis for sale. Project or parts; bill of sale. Frame, steering, suspension and body all original. No grill. Engine block and various components included. Trailer not included”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Appears solid.
“1948 WILLYS Flathead, 4 Cylinder, No Rust, Rhino Lined Tub, Total Down to Frame Restoration, Runs Great, New BF Goodrich 32.11.50”
UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $4500.
Runs and drives, but does have some rust and needs some work.
“For Sale: 1947 CJ2a Willys Jeep. The Jeep is fairly original and is still six volts. Have clear title and is currently licensed as a historic vehicle. It does run and drive but needs attention with a good tune up, carb rebuild, transmission needs attention, steering, etc. all usual things an old vehicle like this might need. The tub does have the rust typical of the old Jeeps. The sale includes a service manual, parts manual and a 1947 owner’s manual. Also a spare WO carb with a new carb rebuild kit, five new Firestone NDT 600 X 16 tires, five new inner tubes, two wheels, a spare front grill, inner windshield frame, TightSteer accessory and other misc parts to numerous to mention.”
Seller indicates he was going to take this to the PIR swap meet this weekend.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/1948-willys-jeep-283-v8/6552929979.html
“At swap meet in the PIR till Sunday spot #2359”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000.
(02/16/2018) Doesn’t run at the moment.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/6554650348.html
“1946 cj2a willys jeep. 3 on the tree, all original. Brand new tires. Needs distributer. Have electronic distributer ready to install. Bought it last year and had an awesome summer with it. Was running up until about a month ago. Not enough time to devote to this badass jeep.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/06/2018) Body looks rough, but runs.
https://fortsmith.craigslist.org/grd/d/cj2a/6515131611.html
“Runs and drives price will go up the more I work on it. Next will be steering because it is very loose. 2500 OBO. I have a FL cell number. Between shady point and bakoshe Oklahoma”
Greg shared this one. It looks solid. The body might be a repro given the glove box. It lacks drain holes and doesn’t have the Willys script on the hood.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-jeep-willys-cj2a/6551160505.html
“Great Jeep. Runs and drives. No rust at all. Have a BestTop full too that is brand new and never installed, doors too. Every electrical components works perfectly including lights.
This has a period correct Koenig winch and tow bar. Wheel locks on the front axle work. Upholstery is in great condition without tears. Three speed manual transmission. Fold down windshield.
Items that are new: coil, distributor, carb, universal joint, tires, spark plugs, fresh transmission and transfer case fluid change.”
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Looks like a fine parade jeep.
https://easttexas.craigslist.org/snw/d/48-willys-cj3a-jeep/6545014042.html
“For sale is a 48 Willy’s cj3a Jeep.. good condition, recent rebuilt L134 Engine..new plugs, new exhaust, new steering wheel, new dash gages and improvements, side restraint straps, new bumperetts, new driver mirror, new reflectors, new springs and shocks all around, new fuel system, new cooling system, new oil and filter, PTO winch that works, new battery, CB Radio with 102 inch whip antenna and much extra work..Starts right up all the time and Runs excellent..clean title…great for getting around a large property…was not licensed for highway use”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Not sure how much value is here.
“No title – Bill of Sale”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
“1940’s Willy’s Jeep, It ran when it was parked years ago. Head is off now was going to rebuild it last winter and plans changed. Price is best offer. will need to be restored from frame up.”
