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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
This sounds like a nicely updated jeep.
“This is a 1946 Willys Jeep original body no rust 2 fiberglass front fenders chevy 350m 300 hp with full rollcage 5 point harness 5 speed transmission powersteering tiltwheel danas front and back with 373 gears with turn out hubs New Top 3 months old new inspection New 31″ tires same spare on the back daulexhaust runs great. Also stainless still nerf bars with updated 12 volt painless wiring harness. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
“This is a 1946 Willys flat fender Jeep. If you are looking for originality then you should probably stop reading. This does not have the original engine, seats, windshiels, top etc. If you are looking for a really fun toy that is dependable and goes ANYWHERE this might be your Willys. It starts with the first turn of the key and runs very well. the transfer case works as it should and this thing is unstopable if you like to 4×4. It is a great farm vehicle as well. It has a PTO out the back and there are all kinds of attachments you can find to play with. I have seen these with all kinds of PTO attachments. As far a dependability and running wise it is in great shape. The steering is a bit sloppy and I was going to attend to it but I have decided to sell it. It does not have a title but I understand it is not hard to get one in Indiana and I might be able to help with that. I have a new fishing boat comming and I need to sell quickly.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This CJ-2A was listed on eBay for $1200 (also listed on craigslist for the same amount). No bids were made. Bidding ended on April 13, 2010. However, it looks like a decent price to me. It is a complete jeep with a PTO winch, a top, and a cj-3a windshield with good glass.
“1947 Willy’s CJ-2A with Hardtop and doors. It has a F-Head motor with a 3 speed manual transmission and a CJ-3A windshield. I bought this for $1500 almost 5 years ago. It started right up and drove until I brought it home which is right around 9,000′. I could not get it started and since it has just been sitting in the driveway. I had the starter rebuilt at the cost of $189.81 with a receipt to show. At the moment the battery is dead and the carb. needs rebuilt or replaced. My plan was to upgrade the ignition and put on a new carb. This is a good old flatfender that just needs a little time and money. There is a swing away tire carrier with 2 jerry can holders.”
This runs and drives, has nice rims, has a PTO … looks like a good price.
“46 willys flat fender jeep orignal 4 cyl 3 speed runs and drives good pto needs restored 1800 o/b/o call 760/248-9070”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1720031784.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
(12/2/2008) Just from the pics I see several nicely done Mods, including the rear tank addition.
“1947 Willys Jeep, Model CJ-2A. Buick 231 V6, Turbo 350 auto, Warn overdrive, 538 gears, Warn 8000# winch, Full cage, Bikini and full soft top, Custom bumpers w/ swing away spare mount, 33 inch Pro Comp X Terrains, 15 inch Eagle rims, Saginaw power steering, Oversized brakes, Swinging pedals, Bestop seats, Painless wiring harness, GM tilt steering colum, Duel fuel tanks-24 gal total, Auto Meter gauges, Aluminum dash and corner guards, KC lights, Spray in bedliner-inside-outside-underneath-engine compartment, Plus much more. I built this myself. Everything on it is first class. 2000 miles total on this since ground up overhaul about eight years ago.Serious inquires only please. Please call Will.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(10/26/09) The seller suggests at least one of these is a ’45 CJ-2A. If so, then this might be worth a look and might be a decent price if the ’45 is in good shape. Lots of parts here it appears.
“5- 45 to 48 model jeep willys. 3 complete with motors. 1 has a rebuilt motor. 2 with just body frame and chassis. all needs restoring, will make good rock climbers”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750
(04/23/2010) “1946 WILLYS JEEP Jeep project for rock crawler or restoration project dana 70 rear end and a dana 45 front. $1000.00 OBO”
I believe that’s an MB windshield? I don’t think this is all original, but appears like it might be a good parts jeep.
“Good project to restore. Unsure of year all original except for wheels.No title. Needs full restore 913-832-4042 $500 obo NEED TO SELL need cash”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1717638217.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1700
This looks like a farm jeep.
“1948 Willys CJ2A, Runs and drives, Rust in usual spots, 12 volt electrical system, Great for hunting, 4 cyl engine, 3 speed transmission, 4 wheel drive, New battery, New spark plugs, Fresh oil change, Winch, Have title, Asking $1700 , but will listen to all offers, Some work has been done since pictures were taken. call or email 940-736-6878.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/1717437651.html
This morning, I got wondering if the Navy ordered any other vehicles besides CJ-3As. Well, I found some information across the net on various Navy Jeeps. I list some different flattie models below, but some CJ-5s and others also spent time with the Navy.
Navy CJ-2A
Over at the CJ-2A page, Bob posted an article from the Toledo Times (8/24/1946) about the Navy ordering 200 Willys Overland Jeeps in 1946 for use along the great lakes and the coasts. Bob also mentioned the Navy ordered both CJ-3As & DJ-3As.
This G503.com thread has a some images of Navy CJ-2As and examples of tags (an example tag is seen above).
Stretched Navy CJ-2A, the CJ-2E, and the CJ-2L?
According to JP Magazine, a rumor persists that WO built an extended CJ-2A for the army in 1948 called the CJ-2E. However, they feel this is a rumor because there are no records for such a creation. In addition, experts they asked said the extended CJ-2As often came on a later model frame. While I have not personally seen any of the extended CJ-2As in person, I have seen enough of them for sale to make me think that they might have produced on a very limited basis.
And speaking of streched CJ-2As,
it looks like someone picked up that pinkish ‘2A that I had listed from Bonsall, Ca. He reports that he was a told a dealer (likely somewhere on the west coast) bought some CJ-2As, stretched them, and then called them a CJ-2L. Well, sure enough, the pinkish CJ-2A’s registration lists it as a CJ-2L (though not a navy jeep).
Navy CJ-3B Navy
According to the JeepDr. website, they have restored a Navy CJ-3B and have the Navy paperwork to back up the claim. Now, this might be a M-606 as the site doesn’t specifically answer this question.
You can see another example of a Navy CJ-3B at the CJ-3B Page (scroll most of the way to the bottom).
CJ-V35/U for the Navy & USMC
Of course, there is also highly sought after CJ-V35/U made for the Navy & the United States Marine Corp. These were actually CJ-3As modified into CJ-V35/Us
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
The seller didn’t quite get the year (1974) or the model (CJ-5) correct.
“Nice Play toy with Chevy 350. Runs well, buy it, have fun; but be safe. Price is 3,000.00 or Best Offer.”
This looks good, but apparently it needs some work.
“1946 cj2a Jeep Willys. It has an early model 302 engine and a T90 tranny with overdrive. The tires are Wild Cat 30/950s with 90%+ tred on them. A WARN 6000 lb winch, new fuel tank and sending unit. New rear seat, not installed. Rear mounted battery and a new heater. The body on this Willys is in really good shape and the top is as well. I have not driven this jeep in over 6 months but I start it every month. It needs some patch work in the engine compartment. This is a project Jeep and will need to be trailered. call: Justin 360-909-0107”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1716105449.html
The body appears solid.
“this is a very clean 46 Willy’s jeep. it has an overdrive. 2 inch rancho lift and lots of other stuff
call Gary for more info 707-391-6337.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1714441896.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
“Stock motor and transmission.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It almost looks like there is a MB-esque jockey box in the dash.
“Up for sale is a 1946 Jeep Willys. We have the title which is # 8420494. It also has a motor# listed 21785. This is a hard to find old jeep that has been modified to be a tough old son of a gun.
We have the keys and it ran good about 4 years ago when it was parked. The gas tank needed cleaning badly so we hooked up an gas can to the side and ran it off of it the last time we moved it. It has been customized and much of the body has been replaced by welding heavy duty metal plates. This was my grandfathers and we don’t know a lot about it other than it used to run great but will need some work. You will likely have to trailer it home. The tires are going low and we were told the brake drums were replaced, but we cannot guarantee that.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(03/09/2010) This sports a fiberglass body.
“Fiberglass tub, hood and fenders, L-134 4 cylinder, under 1,000 miles on rebuild. 5.38 gear ratio, Atlas overdrive, 8,000lb Warn winch. Updated to 12 volt/new harness”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500. **SOLD**
(04/15/2010) This flattie has been modified quite a bit.
“1947 willys m-38 flat fender jeep, 289 ford small block, 4 speed top loader 4 speed trans., dana 44 rear axle with 4.27 gears and mini spool, dana 30 close nuckle front axle open with 4.27 gears and disc brakes, duel electric fans, patronics electric ignition, bucket seats, 6 point cage, 4 point harnesses, and 35” tires. All lights and heater work great! Has full soft top with full soft doors and spare tire carrer. $3500.00 OBO may concider part trade for four stroke dirt bike!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(04/19/2010) It’s got a rough body, but runs.
“Runs great, 4wd runs good, racing bucket seats, roll bar, bikini top, herculined interior, good toyo tires, fire extinguisher. $2000. OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“Runs and Drives. Top bows and early rear 2A seat included. Some rust through in tool box. $2500.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950.
(04/15/2010) “Have RUNNING 1947 Willies Jeep CJ2A (with title) for sale for $1950 or best offer. Has a large Tulsa PTO winch and 3 extra tires. It’s gotta go. Located in Great Falls. I do have more photos too if you want them emailed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This project needs finishing.
“For sale is a 1948 Willys Jeep. The Project has a 110HP 2.5L S10 motor partially installed, new top, and new seats. The body is in decent shape for its age with minimal rust. This is currently a non-runner, you must finish. I suggest that you drive down and take a look if your interested. Please ask for Loren when you call. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
This appears in pretty good shape. It’s a pretty inexpensive replacement option if you live near Prescott.
“1946 or later, complete and original CJ2A body parts: tub, windshield, tailgate, fenders. In overall solid usable condition, no bondo, very little rust! Front floor and hat channels require replacement but, this is easy and cheap to complete. Also have additional body parts, fenders, tailgate, and hood!”
Contact: Care (928) 379-0492 Will email additional pictures on request!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
The grille suggests this might be a ’46 or ’47. Also, there’s something strange about the transmission area — I don’t see any gear shifts, though there is a pto looking shifter.
“ATTENTION JEEP BUDDIES!!!! THIS WILLY RUNS AND DRIVES!!! WILL CONSIDER OFFERS.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
“!948 CJ2A w/ Buick 231 V-6, full cage, rock sliders, some new parts, registered as antique, clear title, runs and drives good. Good hunting/trail/rockcrawler jeep. Lots of power with 5.38 axle gears. Rear axle is Lincoln Locked. Has pto drive at tranny. body is in fair condition. I beleive this jeep was an AG Jeep. Has pto, dash trottle(not hooked up), and coil overloads mounted on shocks. Jeep is running 33×12.5 tires. CJ3B is not running. Mostly for parts. Good Frame and drive train. Was going to rob power steering, and tilt column for white jeep. Has GM 2.8 v6(clean), 4 speed with novak adapter to willys transfer case. Body is not terrible, but needs alot. These are 2 of my 6 jeeps! Must rotate stock…. Come take a look, they are old Willys’s. Have a title to 54, but not in my name…. Serious inquires ONLY. Price is bottom dollar”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(05/05/2008) My favorite line in this is that the seller has checked ebay and therefore knows that these aren’t just old jeeps, but doesn’t know enough to know what models they are. So, the seller claims to know what they’ve got while at the same time claiming that they don’t really know what they’ve got. Ouch!
“I have two Jeeps, either M38s or CJ2s (sorry, I’m not a Jeep expert). I do know they are the original 1940s models and one had a PTO. I’ve had one person say they are M38s and another say they are early civilian CJ2s, but ??? Either way, they are hard-to-find. One is complete incl. engine, the other is minus the engine, but the rest of the drivetrain appears complete. Both need a fair amount of work if the buyer wants to restore them to original, but you could probably get a running jeep in a full weekend of work, maybe less. There is enough here to get one complete, running jeep and have a fair boneyard left over. One body is poor to fair, one is fair. I’ve checked eBay, etc., and know that these are not just “old jeeps,” so please, no low-ball offers. I’m asking $2500.00 for everything.”
