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Has some updates.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/for/d/sumner-willies-jeep-1948/7267268851.html
“Low hood jeep Willies
2 stick speed transfer case
Ford 300 6 cly like new
Tilt steering wheel
All brakes exhaust radiator replaced
Heater works all lights wipers work tires 75% this jeep is clean clean
Bikini top and full soft top
Toe hitch
Clutch new
Starts with a bump of the key
New seats
Paint is perfect”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
I’m guessing this has an f-head or some other engine update.
“1948 jeep willys. Was running before winter. 4 wheel drive works. Great restoration project or great for ranch or hunting vehicle.”
UPDATE: *SOLD**. The jeep as a whole was sold back in 2014.
(12/28/2017) The hardtop looks to be an early Willys-Overland Worman-manufactured hardtop .. a very hard to find item.
“Cab with doors as seen in pics. Does NOT include tub. Best CASH offer.!“
This could be a good price. No description provided, but there is a p# provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/743474713254665
It’s not clear to me whether this was part of a fire department or just made to look like that. The seller is firefighter.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/mount-angel-1947-willys-jeep/7266972623.html
“I’m a firefighter and it’s time to sell my “fleet”. The fire trucks have been sold but this 1947 Willys is a solid runner. Top and bottom of original engine has been rebuilt. New radiator installed last September. Has Warn hubs and like new Toyo tires. In addition to four wheel drive the overdrive allows you to drive comfortably at 50-55 mph, Tow bar will be included. Emergency lights have been removed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
A project that still needs some work.
“Restoration partially completed needs brakes done have all parts and finish hooking engine up and rewire lots of new parts new oem windshield frame tailgate all new gauges fuel tank gauges spray bedliner inside tub and base coat clear paint matte finish military tires too much to list lost interest will trade for nice camper no junk”
UPDATE: Still Available.
Are those Desert Dog X tire recaps on the rear?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/991941457939888
“Great Willys Jeep. It is all original, engine totally rebuilt and painted. Runs great, it has been sanded down and ready for body work”
Does run at the moment. Has rear PTO gearbox and extra parts. Unclear if it is a VC or not. Also includes the drum attachment.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/756874681590170
“1946 CJ2A Kansas title Dash, body, frame and ID tag serial numbers all match Not currently running. Head was removed due to gasket leak. Has rear PTO and belt drive attachment Good Spare engine block included also $3500 obo. For quick sale. Must sell.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Listed as a 1945 CJ-2, this looks more likely to be a 1946 CJ-2A.
“1945 Willys Jeep Model CJ2 Willys Overland Motors Inc Toledo Ohio USA 1/4 ton four wheel drive vehicle Jeep kept in Palm Springs, California. This Jeep is in good running order and in original condition. Many repairs have been done to keep it operational. Four wheel drive works, steering has been repaired and works well. In the past few years, four new Military mud tires were put on. The original color was military green but the current color is red/orange.
The seats have been replaced with more comfortable ones but the original seats are available and are in need of repair. I do have many photos of the Jeep and video of it traveling up a hill in the desert. It has no issue starting and it runs well. The stock steering wheel, front Willys hood and tailgate along with drop down window are all original so this could be a great restoration project for someone. There is a clear and updated title and registration for vehicle. 12 volt system. Six speed transmission 3 high gear, 3 low gear.
Minor oil leak in transmission, along with minor leak in front and rear differential. It currently is using 5 gallon gas can for gas tank. Price is $7500 without delivery for vehicle. Original seats would be no charge. Seats are in need of work”
This has a new replacement tub.
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-1951-jeep-willys-cj2-rebuilt/7264693061.html
“Ok frame in great shape I pressure cleaned it up & painted w/gloss black,4cyl hurricane motor rebuilt runs excellent w/3speed manual transmission,Jeep has brand new steel tub $3900,new steering column,new guages,new tires,I bought this Jeep from a family up in Asheville Nc they had it for years comes w/clean title,it’s all original except the new tub.it runs&shifts good and all that needs done is new wire harness done to have lites,also go new seat belts-new taillights-headlights I got a roll bar”
The grille has been pushed forward, likely due to the installed V8.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/branson-1947-willys-cj2-jeep-title/7263104427.html
“1947 Willys jeep this is V8 powered by Buick with a standard transmission 4×4 body in good shape 74 year old vehicle tires are good for off road. Has title”
One of these is a VEC and the other has a column shift with a rear PTO.
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/freeport-willys-cj-2a-and-cj-3a/7260106015.html
“Several old Jeep Willys in various states of poor condition
CJ-2A has decent metal but is a project. Has rear PTO. Engine is free, oil in block. Gear box shifters move freely but transmission shifter does not. Tub needs work but is salvageable. Has original Willys seat, can sell seperate.
CJ-3A has Arctic Top, driver door is off but I have it. Engine is free, oil in block, fluid in radiator. Tub is shot.
One other rolling chassis with engine, also a CJ-3A I believe. There is another CJ-3a with front hood and sheet metal. Has engine but manifold is gone, open to weather likely no good.
Have at least one each Dana 25, 41 and 44 axles, with driveshafts attached that do spin. Three transmissions, two have gear box shifters that slide, gear shifters are seized.
Other miscellaneous parts.
$3000 or best offer for the whole lot. Willing to sell items or Willys separately. I can help load on your trailer with my tractor.”
The seller notes it needs a little work.
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/d/kapolei-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/7254250083.html
“Selling my 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A. All stock with brand new tires, freshly powdercoated rims and a powdercoated roll bar. Bikini top. Runs and drives but needs a little time put into it. Took a long time to get all the title and everything worked out and lost love for it. Very minimal rust.
Title is finally clean and in my name. Plates in storage at Kapolei branch. Pretty sure all it needs to get safety is the fluids topped up, the rear light rewired and the fuel gauge installed.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5900.
(12/24/2020) Has a variety of updates.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/loon-lake-1947-willys-jeep-cj2/7261479360.html
“Here is your chance to own a piece of history. As they say, They don’t make them like this any more. 225 Buick v-6, t-14a transmission, Dana 18 transfer case and a Warn Overdrive swapped in from a late 60’s CJ-5.
The engine is healthy and has a rebuilt Holley 2280 carb with no choke, new intake manifold gaskets, new t-stat and new electronic ignition and coil, the trans and transfer case got new bearings 2 years ago. New coolant gauge installed last week.
A Dana 44 with open differential pushes the rear and an Dana 25 with new axles, Spicer I-joints, and new bearings and seals 2 years ago on the knuckles. New blinker switch, tail lights, and wiring this summer.
A full roll cage keeps you safe and I do have a full soft top and doors to go with it. A Warn 8274 winch is up front to pull your buddies out. Nearly new 33×12.5×15 mud terrain tires. This is not a rust bucket nor a near mint Jeep. It was my daily driver until 2 yrs ago. has sat way too much since then so time to sell.”
It appears to have a 2A body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1177260892738677
“19xx willys jeep . Runs and has title. With so many Willys experts messaging me about year and model, it is a 70+\~ year old jeep. Need brake lines. Has rust but not terrible. Has hard top and hard doors. Only reply to offers, will delete all others. If post is up it’s available”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000.
(12/27/2020) It looks like this has a Crankshaft-PTO-powered winch (lever installed in the floor of passenger side).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2761385630775110
“1948 Willys military Jeep. Rhino lined on inside, aftermarket wheels and tires and a couple original wheels. Body is in decent shape. Pto winch. Hasn’t been driven in a year or so, but it does run, just may need carbs cleaned to run perfect.”
Listed as a 1964, it appears this is a VEC CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/413237246586782
“All original tops and doors three speed 1964 jeep”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/17/2020) Will need some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/284116156228713/
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A 4×4 Clean title Great for ranch vehicle/play/hunting/ or a restoration project Original motor, transmission, 12 volt conversion, new battery mileage unknown – odometer and speedometer do not work Looks rough but sound”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $18,900.
(03/11/2019) It’s supposed to have 450HP.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/624070105188738
“this is a 1946 willys lower 2wd 450 hp 355 chevy with a 350 auto it has sawy bar on front and a anti roll in the back so it runs like a big go cart it is kind of a rat rod”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(01/07/2021) Has a variety of updates.
“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep with an M38 windshield. 289 c.i. V8, 4 speed transmission with overdrive, 4WD heavy duty axles, tilt and power steering, power brakes, hydraulic clutch, winch, front lockout hubs, posi-traction rear axle, dual exhaust, Dunlop RV Radial Rover tires 31 x 10.50 x 15 tires w/good tread. Bolted on roll bar that’s easily removed. Windshield is cracked, fuel level gauge don’t work, and exhaust has a leak on the left bank. Engine and seats came out of a 67 Mustang. New crossflow radiator, thermostat, and belts. Runs and drives great. There is a little rust under the RF fender at the mounting bracket which could be repaired or replaced. Street legal and it has collector plates. Title in hand.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/27/2020) Overall, it seems a pretty stock jeep. Doesn’t run. Has a PTO.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/441126180238355
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep. turns over, doesn’t run, minor rust asking $5000 obo will trade.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/05/2020) It’s a project listed as a 2A and does have a 2A frame.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1008212259631197/
“Doesn’t run and drive. I bought this 1947 Jeep for restoration work, however could not get the work started due to tight financial conditions. So selling it. Have title in hand.”
Given the hood bump, there’s probably and updated engine in this.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/
“1948 Willy Jeep $6,000 in new parts and repainted. Asking $12,995 OBO”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/05/2021) This looks in good shape, though it has a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/186998126470753
“Willys CJ-2A Vintage 4WD Rebuilt in 2003, stored inside Floor shift Good spare tire Canvas seat covers 6 volt electrical system”
The more complete jeep has a gear shift that appears to the driver’s side of the transmission gear shift. That could be a crankshaft PTO engagement shifter. The hardtop looks similar to a Porter and Reed, but the front of the roof doesn’t slope down at the correct angle. I’m not sure what top it is.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/745808366362533
“This is for both Willies Jeeps 1946. One title. Use for parts or get a title and use both to build one. The second one has a electric hydraulic pump that goes with”
