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It looks like this needs work.
“1948 Jeep Willy’s / need to sell, from my fathers estate, runs good 3500.00 or best offer”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/3802363117.html
This looks like a good price.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2, Great condition, extra large gas tank. 12 volt. Red with canvas top. See photos.”
http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/3797400764.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was ebay.
Looks like a solid restoration.
“Auto restoration is a hobby of mine and I spent over 4 years meticulously repairing or replacing the entire vehicle with re-manufactured or the closest OEM replacement parts I could find.
Here is a list of my work: Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200
This looks good.
“1948 Willys Jeep. This jeep is 90 percent original. Runs and drives great. Registered till Feb. 2014. I am firm on the price so serious inquires only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(05/07/2013) It looks solid in the two pics.
“1947 Original Metal.
New tires.
Rebuilt engine (3, 850 miles)
Rebuilt Trans.
All gauges work
Optional rear seat”
This looks like a MB on a CJ chassis.
“Unique unfinished project jeep. 1947 WW II Military Jeep. All parts are here, just complete the build. Asking $2800 for body and all parts. Make me an offer.
Call or text…. 214 437 3971”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/atq/3798342092.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4400.
(04/16/2013) The mileage is supposed to be 3,901 miles. It doesn’t looks like it’s been used much OR it’s been rebuilt.
“Pretty much original. 3,901 miles! Garaged! Towing bar, spare tire with camo cover. Ammo box tool box. 4 extra studded snow tires and chains. Bench back seat, removable with storage compartment. front window goes up or down with swing out windows. It has a manual throttle control as well as a manual choke of course. 12 volt battery. Very nice bucket seats with rain covers. Roll bar. . Will sell for cash $4,400 OBO or I am willing to trade for a good quality, low miles, ATV/4 wheeler with a winch. Gun tote is a plus.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $1200.
“For sale Willys jeep. I think its a 1947 model with no title. It has been a hunting vehicle and hasn’t been ran in several years.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
(04/21/2013) IT looks like it has a WW2 windshield. It appears solid.
“Runs… / Drives…
New Brakes… 11 inch
Needs throw out bearing… works but is loud…
has a newer gas tank..”
There appears to be some minimal value.
“I have for sale 2 willys jeeps. The blue jeep is a 1952 cj3a with a “CLEAN TITLE” . It runs great and has brakes. The frame is in excellent shape and the drive train is completely operational. All this jeep needs is a new body and some wiring and it would make a great jeep. I have personally drove this jeep down the road and it drives great and seems reliable for a willys of this age. This is a second owner jeep. The red jeep is a 1948? and I have “NO TITLE” for this jeep. It has no engine but does have the transmission and transfer case. It is a parts jeep only. It does have a great looking radiator and some other great parts on it. I am selling them as a package deal. They are both being sold in “AS IS” condition with “NO WARRANTY”. The jeeps are being sold locally so I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. I am asking $2000.00 OBO locally for both ,no reasonable offer refused. You may look at the jeeps by appointment. 443-553-2712 my name is Mike. Good luck bidding.”
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Not all original, but lots of original jeep there. I can’t tell if the step is still there or not.
“1947 willy’s jeep all original, runs and drives. $5000 or best offer call or text 603-562-5824 or email miniconstruction@gmail.com”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3796410236.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
The winch alone looks worth a few hundred.
“1947 Willy Jeep rusted red 6 cylinder”
This needs some work, but unclear what.
“1946 willy’s jeepit has new painless wireing harness . The floors were redone about 1 1/2 years ago..Frame is in great shape body needs some work have all parts needs finished. 2000.00 OBO. email me george_andersonjr @ yahoo.com”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3796129381.html
The seller’s reaching on this price given the description.
“This is a 1949 cj3A Willys Jeep it has the original 4 cylinder Flathead Willys engine also have the original title it has been in a born for about 10 years it has not been run we have not touched it the body is in not too bad of shape for as old as it is will take 4500 or best offer you don’t find these everyday please contact me soon as possible it won’t last long”
http://easternshore.craigslist.org/cto/3793277814.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/13/2013) This has a fiberglass body.
“1947 jeep,
3.8 L Buick V6
SM 420 transmission
Dana 27 front Dana 44 rear axels
No top
Fiberglass body so it won’t rust on the beach
Fold down and flip out windshield
Top speed 45 mph
$8,500
Will consider trades/partial trades for a bobber/chopper, guns, boats.”
http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/3739966107.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(10/26/2012) It sounds like it needs work.
“Willys 1947 Jeep CJ 2A . Runs and drives but needs restoration completed . Many new Parts . $ 4000. If your not a ” Jeep Person ” and can’t do your own work …. This probably isn’t for you.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc spotted this jeep. It has a good story.
“I’ve had this great running little jeep for several years. I’m thinking I may want to pursue a different hobby so it may be time for my Jeep to move to a new home. I purchased this from a friend of mine (WWII aircraft mechanic) that used it at Centennial Airport to pull vintage airplanes around the hanger. The reported history is it was originally purchased by the US Navy in Hawaii and used as a shore patrol or similar right after the war. Although there were many Army jeeps in the area, the Navy purchased a few right after the war directly from local dealers (sounds like a mini-stimulus program). I verified this info from a WWII Jeep forum on the web called G503.com. In any event, the story goes it was in military service for a few months but then was surplused and ended up in New Mexico. There are brass plaques attached that reference 1946 dates of service. It spent the 50s-70s or so there until it was purchased by a local, well known construction company CEO. It ended up at Centennial Airport here in Colorado and WWII veteran guys and that is where I found it. Long story short (well, kind of short), I ended up with it. I have used it to run into town, pick up kids from school, parades, and even taken it from the bottom to the top of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park and even on the highest paved road in America. Although she was breathing heavy at the top, she made it without missing a beat. The bottom line is this little guy never left me stranded even during high-altitude testing! It’s been kept inside for at least the last 20 years and hasn’t seen off road use.
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $1200
It hasn’t been started in a while.
“This is a nice clean jeep—been inside for years
Mostly original except Chevy steering column and steering box—also GM alternator
Have not tried to start—-everyhting looks good—motor complete
Price is $1200.00 firm and no trades”
The body doesn’t look complete. It looks like the steps and the bow holders are missing.
“This is a complete jeep willys body has all been gone through fixing all the rust just needs touching up. Comes with clean title. Has a Chevy 4.3 that had a advance adaptor going to a jeep t14 tranny and Dana 20 transfer case. Does not run motor is loose and free. I changed the wheels to a almost new 31″ tires with chrome steel wheels. It had a BRAND NEW lift kit the axles also have perches on top and bottom so can be under or spring over axle. Any questions please call or text. 763 439 2338 No Trades”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/cto/3791947334.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4250
(02/03/2013) This may be worth a look.
“1948 willys jeep cj2a
body is all there oe
runs and drives nice
all new brakes
nice top
very nice start for a restoration”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
(12/20/2012) This poor jeep has rusted away. I’m not sure there is too much value left here.
“I have had this CJ for 25 + years with the hopes of restoring it.
Now I give up or give out so I am tring to sell it so it can go 4
Wheeling once again. I have a clear title in hand and I have all
of the shift pattern transfer and title or Model plate that goes with
this Jeep. ”
UPDATE: Was no Price. **SOLD**
(08/26/2012) This appears to be solid. It’s got some rare rims, too.
“302 ford motor new tires”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
(09/09/2012) “Ok this Jeep is a fixer upper;1948 Willys Jeep very cute but need to be restored? Yes all the parts are here in the back of it. Asking $1200.00 or obo? We have a clean title. The vin# is CJ2A202715 plus it has 4 chrome wheels and tires. All these things are here. Fenders, windshield deck, engine v6, 3speed standard transmission, transfer case bell housing. All you have to do is rebuild it all and put it back together.”
UPDATE: Must Sell. Price dropped to $6999
(04/29/2012) Not all original, but looks good.
“MANY MORE PHOTOS can seen here on an external website. (Can’t be posted here on Craigslist. Email and I will send you the link)
For sale is a Willys-Overland 1947 CJ2A fully restored frame up, with original L-134 flat head motor. Engine serial #J98994, frame serial #96785. Tub is a repli-tub purchased direct from willys=Overland, but we have the original tub serial #CJ-2a 96785 data plate that goes with the vehicle to the new owner.
Restoration completed 2000-2001 by experienced vintage car restorer, and it has been garaged indoors ever since. Has only been driven for about 400 miles since the restoration. Painted pasture green to match original paint. New canvas on seats. No top bows. Converted to 12v system, with original rebuilt starter still in operation. Have the original 6v parts if someone wants to convert back. Also have 2 spare carbs and misc parts.
This Willys is very solid and sound, there are no problems mechanically or otherwise. Ready to drive, parade, park, hunt, or whatever. Starts right up without any hesitation every time. Selctro hubs. 4 wheel drive works smooth and easy.
This vehicle will go anywhere, climb anything, and do just about anything! Speedometer works, but probably needs a little calibrating. Gas gauge works sometimes, well, most of the time, but there is an alternate gas gauge included in the sale (24″ wooden dip stick, never lies and doesnt need calibrating).
Tires are new NDT 700-15 (non-direction tread) purchased from Coker Tire with about 400 miles of use, plus matching rubber for spare tire (no rim).
All major parts are original, the grill, hood, fenders, and windshield (new glass and seals) are all original and completely restored.
Currently licensed in OR with Oregon Antique Vehicle plates. Frame, and serial number data plate match.”
http://klamath.craigslist.org/cto/3785190640.html
UPDATE: Was $3500. **SOLD**
Stuck in 3rd gear.
“I have a 1948 willyz jeep cj2a. It is all original except for the motor. The motor is a Corvette 327. Stock, it has double hump heads. It does run and drive. But It’s stuck in 3rd gear. Has rust in places, but what 48 don’t. I drove around town for awhile. And parked it 6months ago in shop. Has great tires. Front seats are rough. I don’t know the miles on the motor. It is fast. Wanting a cj5 or 7. Possible buying a house. That is only reason I’m selling… No low balling.”
