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This has some updates.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/star-1946-jeep-willys-cj2a/7322249329.html
“This pristine 1946 Jeep CJ2A is an old school build and comes with a small block Chevy 307 motor with full Best Top and Bikini top. The pictures speak for themselves. No solicitations or scams, telephone only. Firm at $21,000.”
The seller was in the process of rebuilding this jeep, but now must sell it.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/longview-1946-jeep-cj2a/7322453444.html
“i bought this jeep awhile back and decided to take the body off and do a complete paint. now have a family issue and must sell. since ive had it, i put new brakes, drums, inner/outer bearings, new brake lines, the motor was rebuilt, i rebuilt the carburator and it run great. new bumpers, windshield seals, all new wiring harness, powder coated the wheels black, low miles on the tires, has a roll bar, bakini top, cloth seats and a lot of new parts in boxes. trades are welcome, but prefer cash. you will have to have it inspected to get a title, i have old registration which was last done in 1997”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10100.
Project or parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/474443310275430
“47’ jeep Cj2a What you see is what you get. Just no tailgate. Does have a title ”
I’m not sure which photo is more recent nor what the year really is.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/503931590747977
“1947 / 1949 Jeep Willys New brakes 4 cyl Engine runs good Warner hubs Extra frame, front & rear differential transmission & transfer case 2 tops, 1 steel, 1 aluminum You haul/no trades Offers accepted This is all of the info that I have as I am posting for my step dad. If you are interested, message me and I will give you his phone number to call.”
No pics provided.
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/libby-willys-jeep-1946-cj2-jeep/7319830253.html
“1946 cj2 barn find not licenced in over 30 years clean mt title body has no dents some rust fenders have cracks all origanal willys sheet metal and cloth wire harness needs to be cleaned up.
tube roll bar and tow bar.
engine is a ford 4 cly 2300 with a novac cronverstion t 90 transmission 3 shifters and a overdrive kit new in the box.
new qa1 leaf springs 2″lift”
Steve shared these images from day two’s ‘Top of the World’ jeep trip.
Steve wrote, “On Sunday, Casey led a group of 12 vintage Jeeps and four modern iron up the Top Of The World trail. Two Jeeps had a mechanical breakdown. All the Willys with factory Jeep engines made it to the top without a problem. Breakdowns included a radiator vs. fan, and a broken steering rag joint. No one was left stranded. The group took care of each other and no one was left behind.”\
Sunrise on the last day of the event:
All lined-up for Sunday’s trail ride:
This July 8th, 1943, article in the Oakland Tribune shares information and pics on the Ford assembly plant in Richmond, California. Note the rationing table at the top of the page.
I thought the doors on the CJ-6 were interesting in this August 12, 1964, jeep ad. I’ve not seen those doors anywhere else, so maybe they were artistic license?
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Has mods, but not clear what all has been done.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/henderson-1945-willis-jeep-mb-reduced/7316467711.html
“Price just reduced! bastardized 1945 Willi’s MB. Manual shift. Will climb anything. 4 cylinder motor fires right up. Lot of add-ons roll bar, bimini etc. Letting my beach jeep go”
Seems worth a look. Engine isn’t idling correctly.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/wickenburg-1947-willys-cj2a/7323042930.html
“1947 cj2a willys Jeep. In nice shape for being almost 75 yrs old. Original drive train and engine. Runs good, but idles on 3 cylinders. Also needs new bearings in the rear axle. Asking $4400 obo. Will consider trades. Especially for newer cj. Let me know what you have.”
It appears to include a middle seat.
https://wyoming.craigslist.org/cto/d/casper-49-willys-cj3a/7309901380.html
“49 Willys CJ3A
Continental OHV 4 cyl”
Only the one pic.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/reno-1947-willys-open-to-trades/7318768823.html
“Open for trades
Comes with extra parts
I just dont have time to restore it
No title just bill of sale”
Only the one pics provided. Seller indicates it hasn’t been modified at all, but it looks like the bumper has been modified, along with the blocks on the hood.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/d/spring-valley-1946-jeep-willys/7322547701.html
“1946 Jeep Willys
Purchased from Original Owner
Owned it for 4 Years
This Jeep runs amazing! We drive it all the time!
This Jeep is unmolested. At some point the motor was switched out for later model Willys motor. The windshield was also replaced. Other then that everything else is in original condition.
4×4 works. Has Over Drive Transmission. It hasn’t been modified at all. It has zero rust and is in amazing condition. Must see to appreciate!”
No pics provided.
https://medford.craigslist.org/grd/d/rogue-river-willys-jeep/7312559410.html
“Willys Jeep does not run 100% complete and original except for seats 1946 Flat fender”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000.
(02/26/2021) Lots of ‘shiny’ on this cleaned up 3B.
“I have owned this jeep for 2 years, fixed a few minor issues and now I am looking to make room for another vehicle. The vehicle is a total rebuild which if you come over and check it out, listen to the engine and take it for a spin, you’ll see it is in great shape, all around. Asking $20,000 OBO”
Has an f-head. Not sure how much value is here.
https://slo.craigslist.org/pts/d/morro-bay-1943-willys-mb-jeep-project/7323172062.html
“1943 willys mb. Body is rough, chassis is solid and complete. Has F head swapped in. Was told it was rebuilt. Have not fired it yet. That’s what the run gauges under hood were for. P O had it hooked to small tank and wiring just to start it. Has new fuel tank and tank pan included, driver f stamped seat frame etc”
This is a former AAA tow truck.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/victorville-1955-willys-truck/7310278557.html
“1955 Former AAA Tow Truck. 4.2 Jeep engine. Can get to 70 for passing on freeway. Better to stay at 60-65. Runs, drives, fully registered. Ran it to Las Vegas and back. I’m working on replacing the rear main seal and starter. Replace different parts around the truck. Rewired the whole truck. Have other parts. Will look at offers.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/18/2021) Has updates.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/for/d/san-gabriel-1953-willys-jeep/7323158093.html
“It’s 1953 willys. Engine runs no major issues. I have a new pair of bucket seat for you. It’s none op and no back fee.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $15,000.
(01/12/2021) “Selling a rare military AM General M718a1 Ambulance. Same as M151a2 just setup in the ambulance configuration. Clean Ca title on planned non-op. Pre-smog. Runs and drives great. New nos carburetor and fuel lines. Clean tub never been cut, wrecked, or rolled. Soft top is in decent shape, no rips or tears. tires all have decent tread. Extremely rare Jeep in this configuration and condition. Asking $15,000 no trades.”
Stan spotted this CJ-2A with a Monroe Lift and some attachments. It runs, but needs some work.
https://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/d/baldwinsville-1947-willys-overland-jeep/7322342246.html
“I am listing this 1947 Willys Overland Jeep CJ2A for a friend of mine. This Jeep has been in the same family for approximately 71 years and has never been licensed for the road. It was used exclusively for field maintenance and general farming related duties. Has the very rare and desirable 3-point hitch with rear PTO, along with an aluminum winter cab.
Also comes with extras, some of which include:
: A 6′ Detroit Harvester Cutter Bar ( Model MDL-MM-6, ser. # 241)
: Extension arms for the hydraulic lift
: 8″ Belt pulley
: Extra engine governors
: Chains
: Two extra rims
: Additional windshield
: Universal & Farm Jeep Mechanics Manual
Needs restoration, but in running condition with only superficial light rust on some exterior body panels, where paint has degraded over the years, and at the corner step at the left door. In fact, if you look closely underneath, where it really matters – at the frame, the suspension, the floors, etc. – there is virtually no rust, thanks to a salt-free life on the farm and the occasional metal-preserving hydraulic leak that this Jeep experienced over the years.
Asking $9,200 or R/O”
Steve Elkins shared these pics he took at this year’s Willys Rally. He and Blaine attended the Rally for the first time. He counted over 40 Willys and a few more modern iron participating in the event, but didn’t have a head count.
He felt the Red Cliffs Lodge was the perfect venue for such large event. He wrote that the beautiful setting on the Colorado River was an oasis in the desert. The facilities were well maintained and the staff was awesome! He plans to “definitely return to this destination in the future”.
Steve noted that just about every Willys was represented, including Flatfenders, Pickups, Stations Wagons, a Parkway, and one FC. Non-Willys included wranglers and one Jeepster Commando. There was mostly modified Jeeps in attendance, but still there were an impressive representation of Jeeps equipped with an original Power Train. Those with beautiful paint jobs aren’t afraid of getting them dirty.
This video include Ridge Runner footage we’ve seen before, but I’ve never seen it called their exploits a “Jeeplechase”.
“Yakima, Washington, United States of America.
Various shots of Jeeps climbing a steep hill.
Various shots of Jeeps going over rough ground.
SV. Jeep leaping off ground as it breast hillock.
MV. Jeep emerging from brush.
SV. Jeeps going through line of fire.
Shots of Jeeps going through muddy pool – one jeep splashes driver of broken down vehicle.
LV. Three jeeps going through pool together.
SCU. Mud spattered drivers. They take off caps, centre one reveals white bald patch.
N.B. This is some kind of driver training exercise for part of the American defence plan. The drivers are know as Ridge Runners.”
Here’s another Yakima Ridge Runner’s video with narration that murders the name of “Yakima”.
“LV. Jeeps racing over rough country. CU. Jeeps flashing past camera. SV. Jeeps racing around tight corner. CU. Jeeps flashing past camera. SV. Angle shot, jeeps climbing steep hill against skyline, & LV. SCU. Jeeps bumping over rough country. SV. Jeep bumping in air, & SV. SV. Towards, jeep jumping through air. SV. Jeep jumping through air. Tarpaulin falls off back. Jeeps bucking – several shots. Passenger nearly loses seat. MV. Jeep racing past camera. MV. Line of jeeps going down hill. SV. Jeeps racing through water. MV. Jeeps driving through mud splashing over drivers, & SV. & MV.”
UPDATE: Claus confirmed this is from San Salvador (and no South Africa as I thought it might be).
View all the information on ebay
“WILLYS MB Ford Jeep – vintage keyring / keychain – El Salvador 1957
vintage keyring / keychain of a WILLYS MB Ford Jeep
standardized design for the United States and other Allied forces in World War II from 1941 to 1945
from a dealer in El Salvador: Salva Jeep Omnimotores SA – San Salvador
made in 1957”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Seller must sell.
“Own a very rare piece of History. Only 4000 made, some didn’t come back from Vietnam. This is a 1955 M170 Jeep Ambulance 🚑 in very good condition, this is rare, will absolutely turn heads
Must sell moving, would consider trading for a side by side”
