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I’m not quite sure what we have here, though it probably is a CJ-2A.
“$5000 or best offer”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/2000206593.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300
Some old desert dogs on the front and old terras on the rear. The rims with the terras look pretty good. Given those additions, I wonder if the drive train was upgraded with anything like posi.
“project JEEP frame was sand blasted. some rust some rust already fixed. no motor, trans, tcase. nice rims with 31-15.50-15 terra tires.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
It appears solid.
“Runs great, all original, great collectors item, nice condition, DONT PASS UP THIS DEAL, GOING FAST HURRY CALL FOR MORE DETAILS!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700.
(Apr 4, 2009) My first inclination is that this is an M-38 body due to the cutouts on the passenger side. However, there’s no opening for the gas tank on the driver’s side. So, I’m gonna guess this might be an aftermarket body replacement. There are interesting shutoff valves on the rubber tubing that feeds water towards the heater core. Not sure what they are for. There was an Overdrive with this, but maybe it was sold?
“1946 Willys CJ-2A, Buick V-6, 4-speed, Dana 18 transfer case, power steering, soft top and doors, heater, newer seats front and rear, newer fuel tank, chrome rims with 31 inch all terrains. $3000 or trade. More vehicle features: 2 Door; Four Wheel Drive; Manual Transmission; Dana 44 Rear; Full Size Spare; Locking Hubs; Oversize Fuel Tank; Oversized Tires; Roll Bars.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
Not a bad price for a Texas Hunter.
“Rare WILLYS jeep with a 283 Chevrolet motor and hi-rack for hunting, a true hunters special, don’t let this one get away! Jeep is located at Melvins Garage in Harper ,Texas
I’ll post the phone # later, or just stop by and take it home today. ONLY $1750.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This is advertised as a 1942, but it looks like a CJ-2A to me.
“I HAVE A 1942 ARMY GREEN WILLY JEEP .. RUNS GREAT JUST NEEDS SOMEONE TO GIVE IT A LITTLE TLC IF INTERESTED”
This looks pretty solid.
“1946 Willys CJ2A in great condition. This unit had a frame off retoration by the previous owner. It was converted to 12 volt with new steel body, springs, brakes, carburetor, fuel pump, wiring harness etc. No rust. The speedometer and gas guage do not work and I do not have a top. It should also have new tires as current ones are weather cracked. Troop style seats were added to the back but remove easily. $5500. Runs great, ready to drive. thanks”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1995873228.html
UPDATE: Was $2200. **Status Unknown**
(08/30/2010) “NEEDS,RESTORATION,MOSTLY COMPLETE”
This looks well restored.
“This little girl got her second chance at life. She’s a 48 that was stripped to her frame and redone. There was 14,901 miles on it when I got it, so the motor is untouched and starts right up. I put 152 miles on her so far since I finished her. The body is all Steel!!!! Not a Bondo bucket like a lot of them I’ve seen. I replaced all the rusted areas with the original thickness steel, not the cheap reproduction panels. Seats were redone to original specs. This one was not ordered with a rear seat so the factory plugs are still there! The suspenion has all new shocks, bushings, bolts, brake lines, brakes, everything. She still has her 6 volt electrical system. Now if you are looking for one for the originality this might not be for you. First off you couldn’t get a blue with white wheels jeep in 48. Also, the frame and axels are out of a CJ3B (stronger then the CJ2A), comes with the original axels if you want. And I added turn signals to make the drive easier. I did this jeep to be USED, not a trophy getter, so it is not 100% perfect. Thats why I did the things I did, but she still won best of class at the one car show that I did take it to. I DON’T HAVE TO SELL IT. So no low ballers or tire kickers. I just thought I’d let someone else have fun with it, and I’d start another project. My cell phone number is 1-920-901-6568”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/1993093097.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Here’s a jeep needing a new body according to the seller.
“1947 Willys CJ2A. Needs Restoration. Tub is shot so it will need a tub. Drivetrain is complete and Frame is solid. Need to sell!! $1,000.00 O.B.O.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
(08/13/2010) The windshield isn’t original, but most everything else could be. This might make a good parts jeep.
“All original needs points and rotary button and needs brake work”ad=5280489
UPDATE: Was Make Offer. **SOLD**
This has an extended wheelbase.
“I am selling my 1948 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep. Its two wheel drive with a ford 9 inch rear end Turbo 400 transmission with trans cooler and a Chevy Crate motor that make 350 Horse Power, a hand made Continental Radiator that can handle a big block, as well as the engine compartment as well all made to take a Chevy big block. Coil over suspension, 3 link in the back and a 4 link in the front with a solid postal front end. Custom ice chest and storage bin for easy access and all of your gear. The fiber glass body is unfinished but that allows you to customize it to your own design and color. The roll cage is mounted to the frame, and the wheel base has been extended to make the ride more smooth in the sand, I have had it on a few trips and it runs great. I have a set of Street Tires BFG’s and a full set of Sand Tires as well. I would like to sell it all together so please make me an offer as the season is starting. I also have a willy’s front windshield that would be included if you want to retro fit it. Clear title and paid registration”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.
The price looks good for this flattie. The paint job looks like one of a kind.
“Runs well. Great hunting rig. Transmission and Transfer case recently professionally rebuilt. $2400 obo. E-mail for phone number or additional pictures.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
(07/11/2010) This includes a rear PTO. Depending on the level of rust, this seems to be a reasonable price.
“1948 willys cj2a jeep with hard top and doors, flat head 4 cly. runs good and drives good, 4×4 works good, great hunting rig. clear title. $ 1650. cash or trade for new toy ? you can e-mail pic. of what you got”
I’m not sure there’s much value here.
“1946 Willys Jeep Half Cab with doors. Just selling the Half cab with doors for 200.00. If you are interested please give me a call at (903)277-0604.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1990998077.html
This ain’t no ’42 (as listed in the title to the Ad). I wish I could see those vin plates better. This sure looks like an original color. Dayville is a pretty remote town in the middle of Eastern Oregon. It’s a beautiful drive whether driving from the east or the west.
“all orginal placards, tires, paint job.”
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/1992385344.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
(09/22/2010) I’m not sure of the tub is still there or not “tub has been cut off due to rust”.
“46′ Willys Jeep cj2a for sale. See pic’s the tub has been cut off due to rust! Front of body is good no rust! Low S# 20499 has all 3 Body tags,frame tag, dash tag and fire wall tag. extra parts 5 willys rims, 4 after market rims and tires, colum shift with linkage brackets ect. This week will be the last posting to sell as is, if it does not sell i will strip it and part it out on ebay. Thanks for looking.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(08/24/2010) Looks good .. though I always get concerned when someone has a restored a jeep and then say that ’47 was the first year for a civilian jeep. News some work.
“JEEP (WILLYS) CJ-2A; YEAR: 1948 (built in 47) First year of civilian jeep. ENGINE: 134 CID-ORIGINAL (flat head 4). TRANSMISSION: ORIGINAL / T – 90 / 3 SPEED – 4WD. SPICER: MODEL #18 – 4WD. ELECTRICAL: CONVERTED TO 12Vdc (old 6vdc parts). FEATURES: 4 Point ROLL BAR & TOW BAR. HUNTER?S RACK ON REAR & 2 GAS CANS; STREET LEGAL: CURRENTLY NON-REGISTERED & INSURED
THINGS TO DO: HORN & TOP & PLASTIC WINDOWS; SOME WIRING ON SIGNAL LIGHTS; SOME GAGUES NOT WORKING. NEEDS NEW TOP (old top gone). REPAIR HISTORY: (RECEIPTS AVAILABLE). RECENT REPAIRS: PAINT, BODY REPAIR & R. BUMPERS; REBUILT UTILITY RACK with GAS CANS; NEW TIRES (4 OFF ROAD RADIALS); REPLACED SEATS (2); SINCE 1994: CONVERTED TO 12 VOLT SYSTEMS: NEW BAT. & ALT. & POINTS; HALOGEN HEAD LITES; 12 VOLT LAMP BULBS ; ADDED TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM ; R/R CARBERATOR, R/R EMERGENCY BRAKE LINING & DRUM, R/R RADIATOR, HOSES & HEATER CORE, R/R STEERING WHEEL, SERVICED EXISTING BRAKES, SINCE 1990: REPLACED BODY MOUNTS, R/R FRONT & REAR BRAKES & SEALS, R/R TRANSMISSION & SEALS, ADDED TOW BAR, R/R HUB SEALS. R/R FRONT TIE ROD. R/R FRONT END ALIGNMENT. R/R MUFFLER. R/R STARTER. COST & INVEST: $6,500+ (all receipts). SELL PRICE: $4,000 OBO JOHN STEELE: 510-507-1821 CELL ”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1992005481.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
“Jeeps-CJ2a, CJ3a, 451-aa1. See edited posting dated 09-28-10. Added pictures.”
This looks like a very good price.
“Runs good motor just installed with new clutch has tow bar for front call or text with questions 406-351-3689 James”
http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/1990468787.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep with 2 additional parts jeeps. Vehicle ran when I parked it by the barn 2 years ago. I haven’t tried to start it since. The hydraulics for the plow have been removed and stored in the barn, but they do go with the jeep. The actual mileage is unknown so I listed it as 999,999 miles. One of the 2 parts jeeps is fairly complete including the engine (I haven’t tried to turn it over). The second parts jeep is fairly complete, but is missing the engine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $950.
(10/04/2010) This might still run if you can put in some gas (bring a boat tank, the hand primer pump and an extra hose).
“I am posting it for my grandpa. Have title, and it has a towbar on front for towing. Ran about 2 years ago until it had a fuel leak at the tank, and was parked. It has two tanks, and 1 leaks.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1900. This has a replacement body.
(03/05/2009) “1942 jeep universal with original 4 cylinder engine and 3 speed 4×4. New steel body and engine overhaul in 1980’s. Used very little and garaged since the 1980’s. Runs well-needs a paint job and new seats. Price includes tow bar, swing away tire carrier/gas can holders. Jeep is functional, street legal with a clear title. Phone (541) 384-2303.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/1991014112.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
(08/26/2010) It doesn’t run. I’m not sure if the tailgate was filled in or this is a modified DJ body.
“I have 1946 Willys jeep that was left to me by my father. The jeep was last restored in 1987 so it does need work and currently does not run. Unfortunately, due to the current economy I need to part with it. Hopefully, someone is looking for a project vehicle as well as some fun doing it. Call Mike”
UPDATE: Hog spotted this on eBay.
This has a few rough spots, but not bad for a midwest jeep.
“This is a 1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep. I’ve owned it for about 2 1/2 years and it always lives in my attached garage. When I bought it, the Jeep had been sitting inside a dry, attached garage for the last 25 years. I brought it home, put a new battery in it and poured some gas in the carb and it started right up. Since then I have put new brakes all the way around, rebuilt the wheel cylinders and master cylinder, rebuilt the carburetor, cleaned and sealed the gas tank, and rebuilt much of the front end. We entered it in the 2008 Frog Follies and people just flocked to it. I drove it around town until late last year when the clutch went out. Put a new clutch assembly in it and it’s ready to go again. I liked it because it is about 95 percent original. No one has modified the crap out of it like most of them have been.
It does have some rust present, but it is much, much less than most of its age. Very little rust-thru. I have a clear Indiana title in my name with the original serial number on it. My name is Jerry and you can reach me at 812-204-3300.”
http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/1984693571.html
