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The body has been repair with some mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/652783966023956
“1946 Willys Jeep Mostly original with a few mods. Aftermarket led lights, roll bar, wider tires and aftermarket wheels. Pretty clean example of a very cool car!!”
Unclear how long it has been since this has run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2822118998093909
“Nice project CJ2A. Title in hand. Garage kept. Has ran before. Clean carb. Tubes hold air well enough to transport and store”
This runs, but needs work. It does have a column shifter.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1047478549455001
“946 Willys Jeep CJ2A, runs and drives but needs throttle and clutch adjustments. Has rust but I feel it’s more solid than most. F134 4 cylinder engine with rare column shift. Asking $6000 OBO open to offers, if doesn’t sell in next week or so I’m going to list in local auction.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,700
This appears to have some Cutlas Bulldog hubs.
“CJ2A Willy’s from 1946. Ran well (with video) until I did spark plugs and wires, can’t figure out the timing on it. Has seatbelts, canvas top, and all kinds of Maintaince things done to it. Has NO RUST. Will consider unique trades with big motors or 4WD, or a Motorcycle/cash trade”
This may be a VEC, but I don’t see anything to indicate it is a ’45. Most likely it is a 1946.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/279765317579038
“Thinking about selling my 45 Willy’s. I have owned it for about 8 years or so and I just don’t drive it. It has the original drivetrain and runs very good for its age. Anyway I just don’t have a clue what these things are worth these days. Would anyone mind sharing their opinion on the range that these things are going for these days? I am clueless and any help would be greatly appreciated”
Some classic mods on this 2A, including a Ford engine update, a chev column install, bucket seats and trailer tail lights. Note the driver side engine mount built to clear the steering column.
https://yubasutter.craigslist.org/cto/d/browns-valley-willys-jeep-civilian/7477397318.html
“We are selling our 1947 Willys jeep that runs good it’s been in the family for many years and looking for a new home , will make a great ranch vehicle or a ride in the hills.”
This 2A has a variety of updates.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/santa-rosa-cj2a-jeep-willys-1947/7473025550.html
“1947 cj2a Willy’s Jeep , runs drives 2023 tags registration , clean title , newer rims and tires , New b-top
New Led lights front and back ,
1965 dauntless odd fire V-6 Jeep engine ,
1” body lift ,
power steering ,
Leather seats front and back
Roll cage
Minimal rust”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $11,750.
This looks to have some surface mods, including an unusual rear bumper design.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/campbell-1948-willys-jeep/7475759696.html
“1948 Willy’s Jeep for sale. Runs great, new suspension, radiator. Pink slip in hand. 12v system”
No pics provided. unclear what all is here.
https://chico.craigslist.org/pts/d/artois-1953-willys-jeep-for-sale/7477398622.html
“1953 willys jeep for parts and a 1952 willys m38 frame. Have new 5 rims and tires to it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
The price seems good on this parts jeep whose body is plenty rusted. The hardtop has be confused. I think it may be a Koenig hardtop with customized “suicide” doors, but the windshield isn’t something I recognize. It may be this windshield allowed the use of a CJ-5 style hardtop.
The windshield doesn’t look like the DJ-3A windshield (shown here) nor does it look like the early Worman windshield (shown here). Anyone recognize it? It certainly looks production quality. I might have seen something similar on a jeep on Facebook, but I can no longer find that post.
Bill shared this Hemming’s ad for 2 CJ-2As, one with the Kubota swap. This combo is listed on Hemmings. Given the red jeep isn’t quite stock (front bumper has extra metal, it’s missing the front bow holder, there appear to be no tail lights, and the front parking lights are incorrect) and the black jeep is even less so (has even more mods), though has a new Diesel engine, the price seems a little aggressive.
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2022/04/28/pair-of-1946-jeep-cj-2a-find-of-the-day-0422
“These 2 1946 Willy’s Jeep CJ-2’s are being offered as a package deal. The Red Jeep is a 2 owner vehicle, being in the seller’s family since 1953! It has been meticulously restored using all period correct parts, and only comes out for shows or parades. The Black Jeep is built for fun! Utilizing a Kubota Diesel out of a refer trailer (only 500 hours), along with a full swap kit and advice from our friends at Overland Diesel. Both are in amazing condition, and are available now! The owner would love to see them both stay together, but will entertain offers on either of them separately.More details below.”
Seems worth a look for the right person. The green one is a VEC with a column shift and tags.
https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/pittsfield-jeep-willis-parts/7472884279.html
“Selling all my jeep Willis parts. Not parting take it all at once. Asking 2000 for all of it.”
This highly modified CJ-2A is being auctioned at Clasiq.com: https://www.clasiq.com/auction/1946-willys-cj-2a/
https://scottsbluff.craigslist.org/ctd/d/sidney-1946-willys-cj-2a/7474065103.html
“Not much of her past is known, but our Owner is a collector of all things rolling and he had a goal when building this CJ. Give her a punch of power, address the challenges and bring a beauty to the show. Brand new steel tub and frontend assembly were required. Paint scheme was selected, and the rebuild began. Finished, she’s show ready and just stunning. Located in Sindey, Nebraska, she has a clear and clean title in our Owner’s name.
Purchased in 2012 locally, she was believed to be a long term resident of the Mid-West. Time took its toll, so a spanking new all-steel body was acquired and painted a stunning green with white flame accents. And when you paint a Jeep, you pretty much paint everything. Never used off-road, her 10 yr old finish is bright and beautiful.
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The hat channels will need some work at some point.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/d/rego-park-jeep/7472521066.html
“NUMBER MATCHING 1947 CJ2A. MOTOR REBUILT FEW YEARS AGO RUNS PERFECT. TIRES AN TUBES NEW. ALL LIGHTS AN GAUGES WORK. CLUTCH STRONG .4+4 WORKS GREAT. FRONT LOCKING HUBS. EARLY CJ HAS MILTARY FRONT AXLE. RARE FACTOR PART FROM BIG WAR. HAS WORK REAR PTO WORKS GREAT. WILL NEED TO INSPECT BRAKES , FLOOR WILL NEED NEW FRAME BRACELETS .BEST WOULD TO REPLACE FLOOR .
NOT TO HARD, OR HOME MADE FIX. PARKING BRAKE WORKS GREAT. SAND BLASTED FRONT NOSE AN FENDERS AN HOOD ,RIMS WHEN OEM WIRING WAS INSTALLED. RUNNING ON 12 VOLT. HAVE OEM STARTER REGULATOR. HISTORY BOUGHT ON LONG ISLAND. WORKED ON HORSE FARM ,SOLD TO A FOREST RANGER, OEM COLOR RED WINE,THEN FOREST GREEN,NOW BATTLE SHIP GRAY. WHAT A GREAT PIECE OF MACHINE. HISTORICAL, TIME FOR NEW FAMILY TO ENJOY, FOR HUNTING OR FARMING ,HAVE A HENRY SPEN TRAIL FOR WILLYS ON OTHER LISTING.”
This has a Porter & Reed hardtop. It’s supposed to run.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/westport-1946-cj2-willys/7469448127.html
“Great solid frame in original running condition 6 v o l t do not bother me with low-ball offers please call”
Includes the trailer.
https://anchorage.craigslist.org/cto/d/anchorage-1947-cj2a-willys-jeep/7474119655.html
“1947 cj2a jeep, sn 135-347, with 52000 miles. Comes with its own trailer and spare tire.”
No pics provided.
https://auburn.craigslist.org/atq/d/camp-hill-1948-cj-willys-jeep/7473457058.html
“Original CJ Willys Jeep. Runs great. All new tires and battery.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
Listed as a either a 1943 or 1946, this looks most like a 1946 CJ-2A.
“1943 or 1946 Jeep Willys for sale. (probably 1943)”
This body does look in good shape, but note the drain holes appear patched.
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/d/cincinnati-willys-cj2a-1947-body/7470877153.html
“Willys CJ2A 1947
Complete body minus front grille
Good condition
Must see to appreciate”
Appears solid.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/solana-beach-1948-willys-cj2-jeep-new/7461705005.html
“Bought off Bring a Trailer for $11k over a year ago and was told it was in perfect shape, guess what and no surprise, that good old boy from Virginia lied through his teeth!!!
Anyways, I’ve had several Jeeps and this one has one of the nicest rust-free bodies, as well as complete and original gauges, E-Brake Handle, Seats, Motor and Trans. The engine has been completely rebuilt by a top shelf mechanic that works on my entire collection of rare and High cars such as Porsches, Mercedes, and muscle cars. I bought this as a beach cruiser, around, town summer fun car…
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,995.
Seems solid. Has some early Cutlas hubs.
“Year: 1947
Make:Willys
Model:Jeep
Mileage:53,613
Stock #:62810
VIN:84667
Notes
Very well kept 1947 Willys Jeep. Rebuilt carb. New tires. New brakes. Absolute blast to drive.
Vehicle Options”
This might have a Hudson steering upgrade.
https://helena.craigslist.org/cto/d/helena-1947-willys-jeep/7472972650.html
“1947 willys jeep with a ford 260 v8 runs good other than it burns a little oil have extra engine block and other miscellaneous parts call clean title”
Has some mods and a Warn OD. This might have two different front lockout hubs.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/snw/d/justin-1946-jeep-cj2a/7467079661.html
“1946 CJ2A
Runs and drives
Has WARN overdrive unit
Manual locking hubs. 4×4 works good.
Brakes could be better but that’s typical.
Has a ford pinto engine swapped in with stock 3 speed trans and warn overdrive unit.
4 stick jeep.
Clean texas title.
I have a soft top for it with doors and original pizza cutter steel wheels.
Might trade for Harley. Guns. Tractor with loader. Side by sides. Golf carts. Must be equal or similar value. Honda.”
UPDATE: Still Available. Previously listed in 2019.
(08/16/2019) Looks like a good refurb. Mostly parked for the last 30 years.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/argyle-willys-jeep-1948-cj2a/7469641030.html
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A in very good condition.I have owned this jeep for over 30 years.It was restored in 1989 and I drove it less than 1k miles then it remained parked for 29 years.I have it back up and running so its time for the next project.The engine was rebuilt along with all the brakes hoses and to much more to list here”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.
This plow equipped CJ-2A has some rough spots, but might be low mileage.
https://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/d/lakeside-1946-willys-jeep-for-sale/7469721609.html
“1946 Willys Jeep for sale. Used only on farm for minor work and sometimes in winter for plowing snow. Rarely used in the last 10 years. Runs good. Has snowplow that goes with vehicle. Has always been stored in barn out of weather.”
