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This seems worth a look.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/seattle-1948-willys-jeep/7506413787.html
“1948 Willy’s jeep. All stock with good running engine. I drive this jeep all the time. It is very reliable. It does have some rust like under the tool box. It’s just a good old honest jeep.”
Has an updated engine.
https://yakima.craigslist.org/pts/d/yakima-1948-willys/7504401220.html
“1948 jeep willys runs but still needs work has new carb, fuel pump, water pump, break master cylinder. Has 200ci ford 6cly title from a 44 willys”
No pics provided. It has a custom cab and a truck bed on it. This might be some type of CJ-2L.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/oldtown-1948-willys-jeep/7504412199.html
“1948 Willys Jeep needs some new rocks to crawl on and trees to climb up the side of. Running when it was parked 10 years ago at its present location Original flat 4 full custom cab and a pickup bed installed. Used as an all purpose vehicle on a Christmas tree farm. Low miles for many happy years. $1500 In rough condition”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
There may be some parts value here.
“For sale a very rough willys cj2a with NO TITLE. The engine was free as little as 5 years ago. Not sure its current state. The tranny shifted through all gears clutch was working. Obvoiusly this thing is pretty well roached. Not suw how many usable if any parts are on this thing. But id love to give someone a chance to grab it before it goes to the scrap pile”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
This continues to be relisted on Craigslist. One person commented that this seller isn’t responding. I asked my Mica friend about this and he thinks he may know the owner.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/for/d/mica-1947-willys-jeep/7495299434.html
“1947 Willys Jeep, does not run, it’s been setting for about 22 years.
I have the title. Has a metal bolt on cab. $5000.00 or Best Offer.”
Lubie is selling his 1947 CJ-2A. It’s got a clear title. Email him at lmartintwo @ hotmail.com (remove the spaces around the @ sign).
“I have a 47 CJ2A that is in very rough shape, hasn’t ran in years and needs a lot of work or is a parts donor. I have a clean Texas title. 15” rims and tires (tires are not road/tow worthy_ Buyer will need a trailer / winch or wrecker to pick up – I’m not interested in shipping or trades. No warranty.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/18/2022) The story is that this was only used from 1946 until 1957, then stored.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/828385781427750
“Willys Jeep CJ2A 1946 4×4 RUST FREE. This is the cleanest most RUST FREE Jeep I have ever seen. All original, has factory running board/ heater/ grill screen. Please look at ALL pictures to see exactly how rust free this is frame and body. Only rust spot found is under passenger floor brace – see photos. Story is truck was bought in 1946 used until 1957 then put away. Someone put a 12volt alternator on it and new tires years ago. I have brand new master cyl and 4 wheel cyl. Correct generator. New carb, new fuel pump and misc other items. Cranks over and has compression, should be easy to get running. Do not have title – I will provide bill of sale. Located in Zimmerman MN 55398”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/26/2022) This has a Beck half cab with the model plate and serial number.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5359696840717402
“1947 Willys CJ-2a civilian Jeep. Titled Parts or restorable. 4×4 53,000 plus miles Half metal cab Appears to be complete. Engine turns over. 12v conversion but needs rewiring and a battery. Needs all glass except rear cab. Rear differential is locked up. Front wheels turn free. Drive shafts are disconnected but included. Previously listed with rear PTO. I’m retaining PTO (and drive shaft to PTO) and reducing the price accordingly. Gear box and shifter for PTO remains on the transmission. $2,950 cash only, as-is, you haul.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/565388138363200
“One is a ’47 ,one is a ’50 the 50 has factory ŕear pto msg for more info”
Listed as a 1948, this has an earlier grill.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1097077507682584
“1948 Willys CJ2A. Has a 1946 grill. Generally an original and unaltered original Willys jeep. No engine or transmission. Steers good. Rolls good. A good starting point for an original restoration or installing an updated engine. Frame seems to be in good condition. Engine mounts have not been altered or cut. Frame has not been cut. Body is descent but like most of these old jeep bodies, it has issues. Would make a really great hunting, trail, or farm jeep. Bring your trailer and come take a look. Jeep has a title and will also provide a bill of sale. Call Dan for details. forseven9 3to3 7zero39. Land line, no texts. If no answer, leave message and I will call you back.”
UPDATE: Still Available. It’s titled as a CJ-2A.
(06/21/2018) The front floors have been patched.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3098347860482099
1949 titled M38 /CJ2A Titled a CJ2A, but is a 1950- 1952 M38. Original motor, driveline, runs as should, less then 10k miles. No knocks, pings…. Is 12 VDC.
Added: Alum radiator, grill guard, high torque starter, water pump, alternator, and bracket, brakes and brake cyl all 4, aahuga horn, tach, turn signals, tractor seats, 11 gallon fuel cell in back. 265/75R15 digger tires, wiring harness, tow bar, Best Top soft top, ammo can arm rest tool box, seat belts, armor coated inside floor, new floor pans, 1/8″ steel tread plate sides, electric wipers, LED lights, and fire extinguisher. I have new leaf springs and fully tested head, head bolts and gasket kit that goes with it.
This Willys was completely rebuilt by Korean War vet, I bought from family estate in 2014. I do not use it anymore, I have 2 more jeeps and 4×4 truck. Great for hunting, playing in mud, parades, etc. Don’t low ball me I don’t need to sell, just want to find good new home for it.
Tom shared this flattie for sale. This looks to be a DJ-3A Convertible body on a CJ chassis (probably 2A based on the engine and radiator). I’m betting the gas inlet on the driver’s side is a mod.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/739494307293337
“Have 1947 with title Tub had plate on saying 1954 took off to check and lost them in house remodeling . Did lots of work on it 11 years ago , new wiring , water pump, head gasket was leaking ( shaved head .015), fuel/water separator, new brakes and master cylinder, new muffler and homemade Bimini top. Always smoked and not a lot of power, but plowed snow good. Daughter was driving it about 6 years ago and she said it started smoking and nocking and would not run right. Been sitting in garage. Since. Don’t have time to rebuild flat head motor or the cash right now. Block is in good shape. I installed large bumper and boxed front of frame for snow plow, have original bumper. Added Reece hitch. It has PTO hook up but they never put leaver through floor. Decided need 24’ enclosed trailer instead….lol Have extra springs and steering linkage Did compression test 55,57,72 & 75 starting on #1 . Askin $2200 obo if anyone is interest”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.
Listed as a 1947, this looks to be a column shift VEC CJ-2A.
“For sale is a 1947 Jeep Willys CJ2A. I believe this is a civilian Jeep. It has been owned by the same gentleman since 1989. He was a local guy in Marina, CA. This was his hunting rig that he drove for years. It ended up sitting for sometime as he got too old to drive it. But it is an original CA black plated car that has its clean title. Since we got the jeep we did a number of different things. It has an all new carburetor, rebuilt starter, new plugs, new points. We replaced the timing chain and a few other little things. Currently it is running and driving pretty well! It still obviously needs to be gone through some more but currently it will run and drive down the road, shift through all its gears well, has a working overdrive and even the old Koenig PTO winch is working perfectly. The tires are in great shape. The brakes I worked on a little bit, but it will need additional work. Working E-Brake and working lights! This jeep is solid all around and has very minimal rust.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.
It’s got the Worman-manufactured early half cab.
“1947 Willys cj2a Factory half cab very very rare ! A link below will explain this cab. Floor is soild need rear quarter repairs, engine and trans are froze
$2200.00 with bill of sale $2800.00 if i find the pink slip.
Cash no checks no cashier’s check
If it’s listed it still for sale
This is the factory cab not aftermarket Sears, JC Whitney, Acme
UPDATE: I’ve been asked if this is a Worman MFG cab ,from my understanding wormans were the first aluminum Willys Factory contracted. Please click link below for explanation on this cab
Like most steel aftermarket hard tops, the Willys halfcab was much too heavy to casually remove and re-install, so many of these impressive half cabs have been scrapped, making this a rare and very desirable hard top.
A CJ-2A body and various parts for sale.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/pts/d/lancaster-willys-cj2a-project/7501780642.html
“1946 cj2a tub with vin $600
Flat fender 1 peice fiberglass front end $50
Stainless steel flat fender windshield $200
M38 windshield frame $50
Cj2a front fenders $50
Cj5 frame $50
M38a1 grill with radiator sold
M38a1 antenna with mount $20
M38a1 gas tanks x2 $20 each”
Has some mods and a Ford Pinto engine, though I don’t believe the company ever made a 2.4L for the Pinto. Interesting enough, there were multiple distinct versions of the 1.6L and 2.0L (this info on Pinto engines was an interesting read).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/509914190911024/
“The body is in nice shape for a 76 year old vehicle. The engine has been replaced with a 2.4L from a Ford Pinto. It has a Warn overdrive on it. The carb needs some work but it does start. 2 sets of tires and both need replaced. Has soft doors and top that are in fair condition. Has title. Trades considered for vintage cars as long as they have 2 doors.”
Give the data plate serial number of 29621, I thought this might be a VEC CJ-2A chassis with an M-38 body. However, note the grille and front crossmember seem set up for a grille mounted radiator, rather than a front member mounted radiator. But, it is definitely CJ (not M-38) chassis. This doesn’t run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5261708567278679
“Here I have a 1947 Willy’s jeep that I believe to be the military version. It is almost complete with not to bad of rust. Motor is NOT locked up and spins freely. The radiator is missing, I do have the headlight that is missing in the pictures. I can take better pictures for more serious people. I am currently only looking to trade for a good 4 wheeler or possibly a pickup, classic VW, throw me a offer.Does have a clean title”
Listed as a 1949 CJ-3A, this had an early 2A grille, so may be more like a 1946-47. This also is pictured with a DJ-3A convertible windshield. The jeep has been disassembled.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/499122481972910
“Willys cj3a project, was gonna do a full restoration but have decided to go another route. Taken apart currently but all the small pieces have been bagged and labeled. The tub will need some body work and new floors if your looking for a new resto. Otherwise it will work for a farm jeep. Engine runs and i have a video of it. New brakes lines and other brake components bought just never installed. Located in Nacogdoches. Price is OBO. will trade for ford truck stuff. 60-70s ford, OBS parts, would trade for a working two post lift.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/17/2022) Has a Koenig hardtop and some updates. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/929446947746878
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
You don’t often see the top bows in the bow holders on a militarized 2A. Note this has full floating hubs.
“Brand new engine built low mileage”
Some interesting mods on this custom build.
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/anderson-willys-jeep/7500926755.html
“49 willys cj2a
Chevy v8 327
auto trans runs and drive great
super clean jeep.
ready to drive right now.”
This apparently has a rear facing PTO, but there’s no hole in the bumper for the shaft to connect to a rear gearbox (or am I missing something).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1076917716502717/
“1947 CJ2A Willys Jeep Very original condition except for paint and seats Starts, runs, drives, and stops great Still 6 volt system Has rear PTO setup Comes with many extra parts including plow w/pump and controls, extra set of 4 original painted wheels with tires, transmission, new hood in box, lockout hubs, tow bar, and more! Recent work includes: complete new exhaust, new master cylinder, new battery and voltage regulator, seat belts, new ignition and light switches, transfer case output shaft seal, windshield wiper assembly. I will consider interesting trades Located in northeastern Pennsylvania”
This looks to be an ex-racing jeep. That pinto engine might have some other HP updates besides the offy intake manifold. Note those “heart” rims; I’ve never seen them before (see last pic).
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/d/brightwood-40s-willys-jeep/7499992613.html
“Old Willys jeep project. Pinto motor with offenhouser intake and custom header- doesn’t run appears to have factory transmission/ transfer case but I’m not an expert on that. 4×4 with power steering custom wheels and tires. Full set of the wide wheels with turf tires that are old plus tractor tires that appear to be in very nice shape. Custom roll cage – aftermarket gauges . No title not street legal price is Firm clearing up the yard of projects so no trades- lots of potential- thanks”
Includes a rear PTO with gear box.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/574163684120206
“Runs, drives, but does not stop. Need tub for restoration or would work well on a farm. 4wd works and so does the PTO. It is not the correct engine for this year model. Sold with bill of sale but bonded titles arr easy to get”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/21/2022) This includes a rear PTO setup. It doesn’t run and the front frame rails have been patched. the body floors are rough.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/737829587573753
“Project CJ2A. Pretty complete Jeep including a full PTO system. Body is rough but salvageable and frame is in decent shape with the exception of the front frame horns and one spot by the master cylinder. Was told that it ran five years ago but has been sitting since then. Does not currently run. Will probably need to be gone through regardless. Asking $3,800. Bill of sale only NO TITLE”