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This is a nice looking restoration (though not perfectly stock) for the price.
“1948 Willys CJ2A rebuilt motor,new tires,new top & 12 volt wiring. Body & frame were stripped to bare metal and re-painted. Extra transmission,transfercae & RUNNING engine. complete new exhaust 6000.00 OBO or trade & cash calls only will not answer e-mails 98nine 753-7888”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/2929855067.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
It appears solid.
“1946 version of WWII military Jeep, converted to Buick V-6 engine. Full metal Koenig top. $3000.00 OBO.”
UPDATE: Was listed at $475!
Includes Rear PTO! It runs, too.
“Barn Fresh, 1947 CJ2A Willys farm Jeep. All original farm Jeep with rear mounted PTO. Has L-head 4 cyl. Engine runs but runs rough. Tires shot. Has sat in barn since 1985. Sold where is as is. Cash only.”
From the photos, I wouldn’t describe this as being in “good condition”.
“1949 Willys Jeep, Good condition, runs good, 3 speed, 6 cylinder, New tires, Needs a battery, $2500 obo cash only. Call Damen 505-221-9610.”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/2929840524.html
There might be some value?
“1946 & 1948 Willys jeeps need to move them out of the yard never got started on them. $500.00 obo. 303-349-5028”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2928721843.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/30/2011) Here is a militarized CJ-2A.
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep
painted Army Olive drab
new clutch & linkage
new bearings in trani
new front driveshaft
new motor mounts
new head gasket
new parking brake pads and cable
seats in very good condition
Drive it home or tow bar mounted to be towed
Palatine
cell 224-217-3637”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/2927988611.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/13/2012) This has an automatic tranny and has a Warn Overdrive. On Sunday I asked Herm (aka Herm the Overdrive Guy) how people with automatic trannies shift their overdrive. He said the proper way is to turn the key. In other words, you should turn off the jeep and shift the overdrive. Given this has the overdrive and the buckshots, this might be worth a look.
“47 flatfender 283 Chevrolet, headers, 350 tranny, Dana 20 transfer case with warn overdrive, Dana 44s 488 powerlck in rear open front, warn hubs just fixed the usual rust issues (new rear pan drivers side floor) very little rust, lights and wipers work, good seats, 34″ buckshot style tires 100%, not perfect but turn key good runner ready for the woods or street .yes drives great and stops good to 3500 OBO two five three 273-9080 lowballers will be ignored, trades may be considered with cash, straight axle toyota , CJ 5-7”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/2927894659.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
There are some UNUSUAL Mods on this jeep. Is that a battery box lid on the driver’s side?
“Asking for 4,000 or best offer.
Body is in excellent condition with no rust.
Willys engine which isn’t the original and it needs some work.
Has slow oil leak.
Hard top comes with it.
Been stored inside for as long as I know.
Last driven 4 years ago and hasn’t been driven since”
UPDATE: Was $8500. **SOLD**
I”m pretty sure this would not have gone for $21000 a few years ago, however it looks solid.
“nice 1948 jeep engine and transmission was done a few years back dont know for sure it was my dads clean new tires new carb lots of extra parts. asking less than midrange price $8500 (obo) a fully restore like show room.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4600
(01/21/2012) This looks like a really nice rig.
“305 Chevy with soft top and doors.
New headers.
Locked in Dana 44 rear end with free floating hubs.
No miles on rear end.
New radiator.
All new chrome.
New 8000 lb Warn winch.
E-MAIL”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/21/2011) This may need some work. It the seller is accurate about the mechanical maintenance, then there might be a good foundation here.
“Three years ago I parked the jeep and moved to Montana. I would love to have been able to bring it, but it wasn’t an option. It’s ran great the entire time I’ve owned it, and I’ve stayed on top of routine maintanence/repairs all the way up until I moved. Since I’ve moved it has not been started, so as you can imagine, some work will need to be done in order to get it back on the road. Please contact Evan 559-907-9498 Thanks!”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/2923181262.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/01/2011) It looks nice.
“Less than 100 miles on rebuilt mechanics (engine, transmission, transfer case, axles & brakes), new battery, wiring (12v), top & rear seat; 4 cylinder L-134 engine; good tires; drives great. Call 208-443-2458 to see, drive or ask questions.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2873599871.html
UPDATE:**SOLD**
“1948 Willys Jeep,
Does run, No title
WOULD MAKE A GREAT RESTORATION PROJECT.”
Patrick recently purchased this flattie. It’s now road ready and a great deal of fun.
He writes, I have always had a passion for old military jeeps, even as a young kid. Can’t explain other than I think they are just cool. When I was 16, I lived in Iowa and purchased my first vehicle (I’m almost 50 now): a 1947 willys cj2a, that the previous owner had done some updating to with a 327 chevy Engine/headers/big tires. I bought it for a $1500 and thought it was THE coolest thing ever. Ever. I promptly spent the rest of my wealth (about $500) painting it. Bad ass brown.
I got about 500 miles of the hottest, ragin-est, death-defying days of my life racing and 4-wheeling that thing (invincible at 16, right?) before the natural laws of having to pay for and fix the things that gave out (plus I’m non mechanical) set in and I couldn’t afford to do that. And had to pay for it by selling it for $500 in non working order. That was 1980.
I’ve owned various newer jeeps (last was an 89 wrangler), and cars since then, but I always knew someday that I’d go back to my first love and fix one of these bad boys up hot rod style.
Last year was that year. In August, I stumbled onto eWillys from a random google search. It set off the bell in my head that it was possible to find and own one of these jeeps again, so after about a month of searching every day on your site, one struck my fancy and I set out to buy it.
The previous owners are a family of professional desert racing enthusiasts who had a family friend (also professional racer) that built this Jeep from the ground up as a labor of love in the late 90’s/early 2000 with the intention of using the best pieces/parts for desert 4-wheelin/rock climbing.
The friend had to sell, and sold to the family who basically have every toy under the sun (it was being stored in an airport hangar),
never used, and they finally decided to sell just to make room for something else They decided to sell as a whole because they wanted to pass it on to someone who would love it as much as their friend had before he had to sell.
For whatever reason, I was in the right place at the right time and purchased this vehicle on the spot for cash.
Because it was setup for off-roading, I’ve spent the better part of 7 months and $$$ to get the thing street worthy and safe enough to drive on the freeway. Now it stops like a normal car (Hydroboost!).
The particulars:
REGISTERED AS 1957 CJ5, COLOR IS CHAMPAGNE BEIGE 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY With 2-tone brown highlights. Funny, I don’t know why it’s registered as 1957.
FRAME IS 1978 JEEP CJ5
POWER STEERING AND STEERING COLUMN ARE CHEVROLET
4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES – FRONTS ARE AMERICAN MOTORS 1978
REAR BRAKES ARE 4 WHEEL PARTS WHOLESALE AFTERMARKET
HYDRATECH HYDROBOOST BRAKING SYSTEM ( http://www.hydratechbraking.com ) 2011
CUSTOM BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY 2011
PARKING BRAKE IS MICRO LOCK TO THE REAR BRAKES (LEVER TYPE)
JEEP BODY IS FIBERGLASS (CJ2A) BY MALOTTE IN N.CAL.
http://www.malotmfg.com/
FRONT WINCH IS MILE MARKER HYDRAULIC TYPE RUNS OFF POWER STEERING (DISCONNECTED)
ENGINE:
351 FORD WINDSOR SMALL BLOCK OUT OF 1969 FORD MUSTANG. APPROX 400 HP
EDELBROCK CARB (4 BARREL) W/SPACER 2012
OIL PAN HAS 2 DRAIN PLUGS
CAPACITY IS 6 QTS, PLUS FILTER
CAMSHAFT IS HYDRAULIC (NOT MILD) OUT OF 302 C.I. SMALL BLOCK FORD
POWER STEERING PUMP IS G.M. NOT FORD
CUSTOM FUEL CELL
RADIATOR HOSES ARE CUSTOM. As are most plumbing hoses/cables
TRANSMISSION IS FORD C5 AUTO OUT OF AN EARLY 70’s FORD BRONCO. REBUILT IN 2011
Flushed, cleaned re-gasketed IN 2012
New kick-down cable.
LOKAR SHIFTER AND DIGITAL INDICATOR 2011
TRANSFER CASE IS DANA 300 OUT OF AN INTERNATIONAL SCOUT
(SAME PATTERN AS DANA 18 AND 20 TO THE TRANSMISSION)
CUSTOM REWARDER HEADERS (CERAMIC COATED) and MUFFLER SYSTEM 2012 http://www.rewarderheaders.com/
DRIVE TRAIN IS DANA 44S FRONT AND REAR WITH 4.27 TO 1 GEARING
FRONT HUBS ARE SUPERWINCH 30 SPLINE
REAR DRIVE SHAFT IS CV WITH OPEN KNUCKLE BY TRI COUNTRY GEAR
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT IS CUSTOM AFTERMARKET BY REEL IN UPLAND CA
RANCHO RS5000 Series Shocks AND STABILIZER SHOCK (5) 2011
NEW FRONT SHOCK TOWERS AND REINFORCED FRONT FENDERS 2011
(4) 35X12.50R-15LT, Baja Claw TTC Mickey Thompson Radials 2012
New Windshield rear view mirror, 2012
The engine is a horse, but required a bit of transformation from an initial fuel injected system (variable H.P.up to 500 H.P. but didn’t idle at low rpm’s so well with the big cam and hard on transmission) to a traditional carb system. Some $$$ went into this process (pumps/distributor/wiring/tuning etc.).
2 different shops have worked on it and contributed to the point that it is now, which is, happily, fully operational and most awesome.
I have had it out of the shop for 2 weeks now and have already been able to enjoy this thing immeasurably. I envision having it the rest of my life.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
I don’t see to many surreyized CJ-2As.
“1948 Willys CJ2A in pretty good shape. Does not have a title. I have not started it in about 8 years, but have oil in the cylinders. It was converted to 12 volt. Transfer case or 4 wheel drive works.I have the doors, but are not shown installed. One window is cracked in one of the doors. Have been meaning to restore and get new parts to tighten up the steering and suspension. It needs brake work. Two new tires on the back. Have an extra seat and two old heaters to go with it. Stored in the barn for the last 16 years.”
The pics are a little small on this one.
“For sale i have a 1946Jeep Willys CJ2A, it has a ford 289 in it and runs great has dual exhaust and newer tires and 4×4 works great asking $4,500 call Frank at 419-706-1137”
http://sandusky.craigslist.org/cto/2921424429.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
This has a variety of updates.
“`46 Willys Flat fender , fresh chev 350 , 4speed muncie , new wheels and tires. Speed shifting this thing on the street will scare the liquid out of ya! Very good shape body. Call 253-863 2524 Monday thru Friday 8:30 to 5:30 Aaron ( Sorry , girl not included )”
It’s a part’s jeep.
“Here is my 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A. I do have a clear title in my name. The engine is in the back of the Jeep partially apart. I don’t know why. I bought the Jeep this way. Body is pretty good for being a Eastern Jeep. Any questions feel free to ask! $1500.00 Or Best Offer.”
http://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/2921592703.html
UPDATE: Was priced at $5950. ***SOLD****
“The original L 134 “Go Devil” 4 cylinder engine runs great. The 4 wheel drive works good also. I added WARN locking hubs, Optima 6V battery, had the brake system professionally redone, and other work that I will give the complete history on to serious buyers. Most of the jeep I believe is still original vintage. The tub has a few rust spots here and there, but still pretty solid overall. Fold down windshield has plexiglass that is scratched but still usable for road wind / rain block when you need it. Underneath there are some drips and leaks from some seals and gaskets, but nothing serious. Would make a good fix up hobby jeep for somebody mechanically inclined, or to use as is, as I have done.
Many more recent photos of jeep and trailer can be viewed at: http://photobucket.com/bp46cj2a”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
(06/23/2011) This looks good.
“1948 Jeep Willy’s CJ – 2A. Recent total rebuild, new paint, new upholstery, roll bar, converted to 12 volt, electric wipers, new soft top, (5) new mag wheels & tires. Flat-head 4 cylinder, overdrive.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(01/24/2012) This appears in good condition. This has an unusual front carrier.
“1946 Willys CJ-2A, fully restored from the frame up about 8 years ago. It still runs perfectly. It would work as a daily driver, as long as you don’t need to move too fast. I have a bimini/bikini top for it as well. Everything you see goes with it. Everything works, but the as gauge. Never really needed it to work, just planned ahead. It has been converted to 12 volt, so it always starts. Please no BS; this is my toy and I would like to sell it, not give it away. Please email me with questions and further information.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2450.
This may be worth a look. It sounds like the floor needs replacing/patching.
“Have for sale a 1946 Willys Jeep CJ 2A that needs a little TLC. Mainly interior body work.
Has rebuilt flat 4. Repacked wheel bearings. Manual Trans and Transfer Case work good.
Bought to restore but now have little time to work on.
Still all original 6 volt. Needs coil and exterior fiel source,(tank need cleaning).
Needs a new home. $ 2450 OBO. May be willing to trade. Let me know what ya got.
Call or text Terry anytime between”
At least one rim looks good . . .
“willys jeep for part. It doesnt not have a title just for parts. 520-414-3998 for 400$ or a welder”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/2920612337.html
Mostly drive train parts.
“47 Willys jeep parts . Front end rear end, 3speed trans ( Twin stick T-case with PTO unit ), 8000lbs Koenig PTO winch,running1941 F head motor & all the drive lines for the jeep & PTO. only have parts that are listed $750 for all of it ”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2895012713.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100.
This could be a good deal for someone.
“New Steel Hood for a CJ2A 46-49, Willys Jeep.
OMIX-ADA factory replacement.
“Manufactured using a 7-step metal preparation process, including:
A 5 bath dip to totally eliminate rust, dirt and grease.
A phosphate and acid rinse step to ensure corrosion resistance and proper adhesion of the primer.
New primer formula and application method that is designed for smooth and even finish.
Includes all major factory mounting locations.”
Never Unwrapped!! Still in new factory wrapping!!”
