This looks more like a CJ-3A to me.  It’s clearly a paint job from another era … I love it!  I’m wondering if this has the hudston steering.  It has hydraulic clutch/brake and probably swing pedals.

“1946 Willy Jeep. I believe it is the CJ – 2A model. This is a perfect starting spot for a full restore / rebuild. Pretty much everything is there other than the original engine which was only there for a little while because my Grandfather swapped it for a 283 Corvette Engine. Fenders, hood, grille, rims, tires, spare, 4 wheel transmission, axles, unknown transmission (hooked up with 283), steering column, steering wheel, shift linkage, all seats, gas tank, lights, wiring, ignition with key, fold down windshield, more random parts, etc. Please note, these pictures were taken a while ago and the tachometers are no longer with the car, everything else is the exact same.”

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1724734794.html

There’s a variety of updates to this flattie.

“35″ tires in great shape, 327 Chevy from a 69 Impala, racing seats with 5 point harnesses, and a New besttop top included. Body is in OK shape, some dents, some minor rust. Needs minor repairs you can do while you drive it like a front end alignment, misc wiring repair, and a brake upgrade. Asking $4700. Possible partial trades for atv, log splitter, or ? Would also trade for 4 door pickup or suv 98 or newer.”

http://janesville.craigslist.org/cto/1724591666.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600

(05/02/2010) The windshield has been modified and the glass is missing.

“I have a 1948 willys jeep. Im asking 2600 or will TRADE for a nice fourwheeler(no less then 200cc) + 500 cash. It has dana rear ends. Dana transfer case. It has original flathead GODEVIL 4 cyl. Runs good, need glass for windshield. and needs brake work. but does run and drive good. Dont smoke at all. Jeep is all original except for seats and taillights. Has no Title at this time, has been appraised to apply for a bonded title. I have an appraisal form”

UPDATE:  Price dropped to $3000 (was $5000 2 years ago)

This one hasn’t been re-listed in over 2 years.  The pics show the jeep has been been painted with a rough body paint of some kind (herculiner maybe).  This jeep still has no engine or transfercase.

(05/02/2008) “1948 Willys Jeep CJ 2 – A great looking body, no engine or transfer case. Please call during business hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 253-588-7101, 800-627-0773”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1722981675.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000

(04/12/2010) The fiberglass body for my jeep came from Lakeview.  It’s a tiny town, but they have a nice meat shop as well.

“1947 jeep willys, engine Buick 225 V6, 4 speed muncie, electronic ignition, new brakes, new hydraulic clutch, new wiring, new alternator, new water pump, newer radiator, headers W/ new mufflers, new drivelines w/ new u joints, new bearings in the front end, new seats, SOFT TOP W/DOORS, extra 3speed mated to a dana 18 twin stick out of older cj wrangler.”

The underside of the body looks pretty good. It has had a few patches, as if the body used to have powersteering (hole in the grille) and a F-head motor (hole in the hood).

“I’m listing this for a friend.  It has a 225 V6, T-90, T18 Transfer case, larger brake kit. Bodys fair-, but is workable. Comes with a spare hood and grille for repairing. Runs and drives, goes thru the gears ok and brakes work. Frame is good with no weird plates welded on or holes drilled. Needs glass, windshield in good shape. windshield vent works, needs bracket to hold open. For a do it yourself, it could turn out real clean without putting alot of cash in it.”

View all the pics on eBay