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Listed as a 1949 CJ-2A, it looks more like a 3A.
https://stockton.craigslist.org/pts/d/stockton-1949-jeep-willys-cj2a/7492065144.html
“Selling my 1949 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A. Runs and drives, It has a Chevy 327 with a 4 speed. Tops out at 50 cause of the gears are low. Registered and tagged. Smog exempt as it’s a classic. Paint is in good condition, soft top is removable and ready for a great summer ride.
$15,000 obo”
Listed as a 1942, it has a CJ-2A or 3A body.
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/wenatchee-1942-jeep-willys/7496275309.html
“Up for sale is a semi restored jeep Willy’s runs good leaks a little oil but is in good working condition. Has a 12,000 pound hydraulic winch.newer tires. Manual transmission”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
“Willys cj3b jeep with hardtop. Motor runs well- good oil pressure needs reassembly to drive most parts are present. This was an airport tarmac truck. I figured that I would offer it up in case someone had time to work on it. It’s going into storage soon until I have the time to work on it unless someone is interested in taking on the project. I don’t need to sell it but won’t have time to get to it anytime soon. Clear title in my name with current registration. Somewhat of a rare jeep especially with the hardtop. The price is firm.will consider trade for highboy ford truck or manual transmission scout.Message me for more details or pictures . Was originally government issued with original paint present under the repaint.”
I can’t tell what model of bed extender this is.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/714377129680414
“Extension for your Willy’s cj2a will probably fit others too I had it on a cj2a”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000.
Still needs some work to complete restoration, but unclear what that is. It looks in good shape.
“1948 Willys Jeepster with 6 volt system. Rebuilt engine. 4 cylinder. 3 Speed with overdrive. New tires, brakes, bearings and seals. New seats and carpet. There are too many “news” to list. Even new top in box. Drives and runs great. Still work to be done to complete. Serious enquiries only”
This project includes various new parts.
https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/powell-butte-1947-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7494996603.html
“1947 CJ-2A
Most all recently new and/or rebuilt
-Original L-134 engine all rebuilt and runs great, 12 Volt conversion with electronic ignition, new carburetor, new fuel pump, new upgraded motor mounts, new exhaust system, etc. etc.
-New clutch and pressure plate
-T-90 Transmission rebuilt
-D-18 Transfer case rebuilt
-Dana 41 rear differential rebuilt
-Warn locking hubs rebuilt
-New aluminum radiator
-All new brake system including all lines Continue reading
Given the parts, there might be some value here. Check out the reinforced frame and helper springs in the rear. Also note the way the rear PTO gear is angled out the back of the bumper. So many questions!
https://chico.craigslist.org/pts/d/corning-40s-army-jeep-ready-for/7497359443.html
“Complete unit needs transmission work running flat head”
Has an f-head installed.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/carson-city-look-willys-mb-and-parts/7495434029.html
“Fifty five hundred bux
No number left gets no reply Sorry just to many flakes
1943 jeep parts AND turn key yard driving jeep With 43 title
For
Those military fans who ask
Steering is attached to axle
Steering box is attached to frame
Has glove box and rear tool box areas
Center of rear axle pokes out like a dually
Has F head motor needs resto To make it 30k but not much work to just use it
Just use it
Fix brakes
Bolt down seat
Install fuel tank And fuel line
Fix slow puncture
Fit a battery
Comes with early flat head willys cast engine It turns Freely but has a few parts missing (not much )
1943 title in hand
New fuel tank
New fuel tank sump panel
Jerry can holder
MG Tripod?
Fifty five hundred bux
can help Delivery ANYWHERE”
Seller believes this to be the original paint, but I don’t see this as an option with the paint chips from 1948-1949.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/sanger-classic-1949-jeepster/7495070429.html
“Original PAINT
4 cylinder
Original plates
New tires
Convertible
New gas tank
Starts right up
Been well maintained
2wd
Convertible top frame is in tact- needs new canvas
Has great Patina
Fun wedding car/ beach”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(11/08/2021) A project with some unusual front fenders.
https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/d/salem-1951-jeep-willys-cj3a/7498614613.html
“1951 Jeep Willys CJ 3A V-8 Buick, to much to list call for details. clean title”
The body appears okay.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/d/auburn-willys-jeep/7498375194.html
“1948 CJ2A . Comes with tub, tailgate, hood and 2 frames. It is stamped and has serial number plate. Not titled. Sold as parts”
UPDATE: This updated post from 2012 now includes photos taken by David Carr at LA County’s Cabrillo Beach. The three photos below are on a wall as part of a “wall-of-fame”.
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From June 28, 2012: Over the past 100 years Los Angeles County has used a variety of vehicles to manage their beaches. As part of a retrospective, the article below shows a few of them, along with welcoming some new hybrids into the County system. All photos belong to LA County’s Life Guard Association.
Here are two GPWs (the pics were from a now defunct blog):
Bathing beauties were still posing on county lifeguard trucks in 1959.
Buz unearthed this CJ-2A Life Guard Jeep used by the city of Los Angeles (vs. the county). Though the caption accompanying the jeep suggests this was war surplus, it’s clear this is a civilian rig. The rear extension is interesting, though doesn’t look neatly done.
Listed as a 1949 CJ-2A Swiss Army Jeep and claimed to be “an original Swiss Army Willys Jeep”, this looks to me to be a refurbed CJ-3A with a reproduction MB body and, possibly, an MB engine. So, how ‘original’ it is isn’t clear.
It is true the Swiss Army used a wide range of jeeps, including MBs, CJ-2As, CJ-3As, M-38A1s, CJ-3Bs, CJ-5s, and Wagons (https://cj3b.info/Military/SwissArmy.html).
https://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale22/ad167/ad167.html
OR
View this on eBay
“This is an original Swiss Army Willys Jeep. Good overall condition. Pretty much rust free. Original Engine, Seats and Top in good condition. Shovel, Ax, Jerry Can.
US Army Markings have been done by previous owner in Switzerland. They are not original.
Starts and runs good
Good Tires original Swiss Army Maloya Brand
Exhaust is rusty and needs to be replaced soon
Basic Information:
6 Volt System, Has turn signals,
Manual Wipers
Blackout Light
Rear Bench Seat, Glove Box
Vehicle is Street Legal and comes with an Arkansas Title.
Speedometer in kmh, Odometer in miles
Mechanical
Engine: 4-134 L Head
Three Forward Gears, One Backup Gear
Transfer Case 2 Speed High and Low Gears ” Continue reading
UPDATE: Terry notes that this rig is still available.
This seems a handy vehicle. Looks rust free,
“Military 1 1/4 ton kaiser jeep m726 communications truck, all original, 16,773 original miles, only 200 made, excellent cab, no dings dents or rust, all glass is perfect ,needs drivers side headlight ring and pto shaft to winch.,canvas for top and seats.Runs drives and stops, if your looking for a easy restore this is it. I’ve owned it for about 30 years, been in my collection, just putted around in it a bit, it’s that time in my life to get rid of stuff”
The windshield has some kind of top piece, probably for a hardtop?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/563710495130455
“Has the usual floor rot in tool box and hat channels. Runs, steers and stops. Call for details”
Includes extra parts. This might have a rare CJ-3B Porter & Reed hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1361935120883902
“1953 Willys CJ3B – been stored for 45 years $3500 CASH ONLY Posting for a family friend Sale includes: Extra Motor (pictures not available now) Extra Transmission (pictures not available now) Extra Transfer case (pictures not available now) This is a Metal Cab And includes a new soft top and doors (pictures not available now) High Flat Hood – overhead 4 cylinder motor”
This early M-38A1 has an updated engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/568096098166715
“Willys Jeep M38A1 1952, transmission 3 speed T-90, transfer case 2 speed Dana 18, front axle Dana 25/27, rear axle Dana 44, 283 V8 Chevy. Also comes with a full tune up kit. Message for contact info and appointment”
There may be some value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1283731278824958
“Will part out or sell everything together Cj5 frame with a cj2a body Sbc 350 with aluminum heads, ran good when pulled Th350 worked good when pulled D30 complete with everything in a box, torn down for paint. D35 complete minus brakes $1500 for everything. Message me if there’s something you’d like separate. And I can offer delivery for a fee.”
This trailer was a “rusty piece of junk” before the rebuild.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2289304851207377/
“Rebuilt and refurbished Army Service Forces Bantam 1/4 ton payload, 2-wheel cargo trailer. Built in 1942/3 and rebuilt in 2022. Original from Bracebridge farm area. Excellent shape and wonderful and useful historical piece.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/787862172600592
“LOOKING FOR TRADES: currently looking at the market on trading my jeep. It is a 1948 CJ2A with 3 speed transmission with Saturn overdrive. In the recent years (and how I acquired it) it had a heart transplant from a 1966 Ford Mustang. It is a 289 Ford small block V8. It runs and drives! She’s a head turner for sure! Has a new fuel pump, and I have an OEM data plate, shocks for all 4 wheels as well as a transmission and transfer case gasket kit on the way from Kaiser Willys. Looking to trade for a VW bug, or anything older VW running and driving like mine. NOT LOOKING TO SELL”
This project is an unusual truck.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5845019518847981
“RatRod Willy’s truck sitting on 2000 ford chassis with motor and tranny, 2wd locker in rear 5 speed 3.0 motor 126,000. Runs and drives good like it should. Not a show truck it is a RatRod. All factory wiring harness and steering column out of diner truck. Will trade for 4 runner project or older jeep project”
Might be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/595663075106846/
“1948 cj2a. Has the original flat head 4 cylinder, manual 3 speed with granny low, it also has the original dual stick transfer case. My mom started to restore it. I don’t have the time to continue the project. Asking $2000 OBO. Delivery is a possibility”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Unclear how much value is here based on the posted pic.
“rough mb body on cj2a frame. (Does have hood) Front axle is gutted No paperwork”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(05/23/2022) Seems worth a look.
“1965 jeep cj3b High Hood total restoration has been done on this jeep it has a fresh ford 302 mild build c4 automatic shift kit B&M ratchet shifter tilt column led lights new top full roll cage new battery lots of new parts to list new tires and wheels I’m asking $9500 obocash no tire kickers in person sales I have a clean title in hand”
The Estate Sale: This past weekend’s estate sale kept us busy! Overall, it was success, but exhausting. Most importantly, we found homes for all kinds of stuff. Still, there are some dump runs and donation runs in our future, but not nearly as much as it could have been.
We have not yet sold the motorhome (my mother-in-law’s), though there was plenty of interest at the estate sale. We haven’t used it in a year and a half and don’t have plans for it, so we figured we’d sell it. We paid off the loan, so we own it free and clear.
2014 Sun Seeker 32800 miles, winter package, built on an E450 Ford Chassis. It runs great, has lots of storage and sleeps six. It has auto-leveling, a slide out, two awnings, gas/electric fridge, and more. NADA average retail is $63,300. We are priced at $65,000.
Perhaps the next best outcome of the event was meeting neighbors who had known the builder of our place. Many had known “Merl”, some fondly and some less so, as he was “a character”. His wife must have been a patient woman!
Miraculously, the pouring rain stopped on Saturday morning at 4am, giving us a little time to remove tarps and pop-up tents. The crowds were even and steady, likely a result of it being graduation weekend (we didn’t know that). The rain stayed away until Sunday around 3pm, when it began pouring to the point of causing some flooding in places across southeastern Washington.
As for Mom’s place:
Last pic from Mom’s place … the garage where several jeeps were built and rebuilt.
On Tuesday, we drove to mom’s place, probably for the last time, so it was a little bitter-sweet. After nearly 60 years in family hands, the property has sold. We met the buyers, who signed the papers Tuesday morning. They were a nice couple who are excited to be get the place, as it is unique. I walked them through the property, sharing stories and pointing out things they should know, which reminded me just how much work the place needs. But, that’s no longer my problem (thankfully).
The DJ-3A: After we get the shop cleared of the remain estate items, I will install Patterson’s new fuel pump, double check a few things, then he’ll be ready for sale.
