I think more than “a little” elbow grease will be required.

“We are selling our project jeep! A little elbow grease and you’ll have a great piece of history!”

https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-cj-jeep-willys/6299659728.html

Has some funky rims, but looks solid.

“1951 Jeep with original 4cyl engine that has been rebuilt. Heavy duty radiator installed, windshield, new seats and gauges along with new hood and steering wheel. Have new exhaust and muffler but have not installed yet.
Runs great in 2 and 4 WD.
Asking $6,000 OBO”

https://abilene.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-jeep-cj-38a-willy/6309717033.html

It’s rough.

“SELLING: my ’48 WILLY’S 2nd PRICE REDUCTION} CJ2A JEEP. This is the civilian model ” FARM” jeep, as they are sometimes called. Can add the PTO, the flat belt adapter and the 3 point lift. I think I have enough items to make it PTO/ 3 PT. lift. These items do not come with jeep, This jeep is in good cond., very little surface rust, and no rust-thru. Runs and drives good, I have not driven on highway. New gas tank, new carb, good title. Needs some minor work. Call if interested, Thanks for looking,”

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/grd/d/1948-willys-cj2a-jeep/6246118124.html

It’s a project.

“1946 Willys CJ2A project. Title is good and black tags are up to date.
I am putting in a 4.0L ford V6 in but is just mocked up, nothing cut up yet. Pretty complete except drive shaft. I have the misc. parts and the engine goes with it.”

https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/d/1946-willys-cj2a/6308841386.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $675.

Looks like there’s value here.

“I have a 1949 Willy’s Jeep for sale. The tub is in very good condition. Is on a frame with axles and tires. I have the 1949 title and its clear. I have front fenders. grill. front window and frame. I also have the hood and bumper. This is a cj2 flat fender jeep. NO MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

This looks like a good a price. No title.

“1946 willys jeep cj2a in excellent condition body is very solid for 71 years old . I bought this as a prodject a year ago has a new top, new wheels, new winch new seats front and back recent tune up way to many new parts to list on here 4×4 works good engine runs great org flathead 4 cyl. I have a new jeep and don’t have room for two. I have over 4500 in this .sold with a bill of sale because of missing title I have all of the paper work from the dmv to apply for a new title or just use on a farm needs to have the wireing hooked back up for the lights to work . asking 4000 obo No low ball offers I know what these are worth . jeep will need to be trailered brakes need bled. may be interested in a trade for a 1977-1980 Pontiac firebird nothing else . so please don’t ask Cash sale only”