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This CJ-2A is a Lefty with a rear PTO and gearbox. Thanks to Andy for spotting it.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/18657808157/permalink/10161826547458158/
“new tires and some new small parts, including Title. engine currently stuck. No seats. Eugene, Oregon.”
It looks like this body has been repaired.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/559036796790393
“Cj2A tub. Left sided spare tire bracket, called a “left tub” I was told there was only around 10,000 made but either way it’s a half way decent tub that will get your project moving. Better suited for a driver or rock bouncer, or if you’ve got the time it’s restorable.”
Don’s got this nice looking 2A Lefty for sale. Email him at donbro @ sbcglobal.net (remove spaces from around the @) with any questions.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ 2A “Lefty”. 44,890 miles. Ground up/body off restoration (though engine is f-head) completed in 2003 at 42,380 miles*, has been garaged since.
Upgrades include: 12v electrical system; 11 inch (Ford) brakes; overdrive unit; 5 new Firestone NDCC tires; reupholstered front and rear seats; roll bar; electric wiper motor; seatbelts; overhauled F-head 134ci “Hurricane” engine. Has1947/1948 CA plates. Original cover bows and Kaiser Jeep universal service manual included.
*Restoration included: new radiator, front axle overhaul, all springs, all shocks, transmission bearings and blocker rings, drive shaft U joints, new gas tank, new gauges, carburetor, new clutch, all front end steering components, new drive train seals, steering box overhaul, new bearings and shims at steering knuckle, minor floorboard/tool box pinhole rust repair with fiberglass, paint job.”
This is a lefty with a Capstan winch.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/247270289549336/permalink/1591182885158063/
“For sale in Clio mi 48420. 48cj2a 4 cylinder go devil motor somewhat restoration in 90s front PTO winch new top seats fuel tank converted to 12volt needs a new home 8500 green title in hand”
The seller listed this as a 1947, but it’s got a 1948 Lefty body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/845323177581151
“1947 CJ2A, lefty model. Complete with title. Ford 2.0 engine 4 cyl. Turns over. $1500 ”
There may be some value here. The hardtop looks to be an early Koenig model.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/48344070444431
“Original 1948 Willys body including cab, doors, hood, tailgate, and grill Located in Gillette, WY $1500 obo”
This has a few updates. Looks in good shape.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/san-diego-1948-willy-jeep-cj2a-lefty/7771616252.html
“1948 Willy Jeep CJ2A, Lefty:
1) Excellent driver, shifts, stops, steers, great acceleration
2) Luzon Red, painted 2 years ago
3) Four cylinder Go Devil engine, good oil pressure
4) Remand: transmission, transfer case, radiator, carburetor, starter
5) New: steering components, brakes, Wiring Harness, exhaust, clutch, battery, cables, hoses
6) Dana 44 rear end
7) Original Front Seats, rear seat frame, Jeep Roll Bar, and aftermarket rear seat cushions
8) 1950 window frame, single glass
9) 11′ brakes Continue reading
Barney shared this lefty. Note the plaid half-seat. I believe this is home made; at least, I’ve not seen one quite like this (one of the black and white pics in the ad partly shows it installed).
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“This Willy’s had quite a few improvements done in 2017 then it was put into storage until this year. The improvements included: new tires, new top & doors, mew brakes & wheel cylinders, rebuilt master cylinder, new steel and rubber brake lines, new front inner & outer wheel bearings, new muffler & exhaust pipe, new ignition switch, new fuel gauge & sender unit, new spark plugs & wires, & new shifter boot. In 2024 a new battery was installed and a lube oil and filter change was preformed. Compression checked good on all cylinders.
This “Lefty” is a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/371065969211034
“1948 Willy’s Jeep cj2A I have all the paperwork But don’t have the time to restore anymore”
Tom shared this 2A, which is listed as a 1946, but the bow holder on the passenger side suggests it is a 1948 Lefty.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/235287562969380
“1946 Willys CJ2A with top and doors. No engine, no transmission, no title. Body is in pretty good shape. Frame is excellent. Would be a good candidate for a body/frame replacement for your rusted out jeep.”
Listed as a 1951, this is a 1948 CJ-2A “Lefty”.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/913443243667789
“Willys jeep runs and drives, needs a steering upgrade, steering wheel shakes when you go past 15-20. All new brake components. Has a title!”
This is a project with a rough body. Possible Lefty.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/914501380249068/
“Ran good and strong until several years ago. I added water to the engine and I forgot about it and it cracked during the winter so the engine has a cracked block Good restoration project. Everything else worked on it. Four-wheel-drive, low and high”
This 2A has a ‘Lefty’ body, though it appears in poor condition. The ad does not mention if the body in the background goes with it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/375507404858972
“Small block Chevy 305 conversion project with automatic th350 and new novak adapter to bolt on to rebuilt Dana 18 transfer case! Jeepster front and rearends with disc brakes lots of spare parts! I do have title!”
Looks good, but the bench seat seems an odd choice given the restoration.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/139100169294968
“Frame of restoration 6 years ago. Keep has been completely restored and only has 266 miles. New engine, brakes, all new electrical, radiator. ALL other components have been replaced or restored. Original California Jeep! Modified to have 2 gas tanks (original under drivers seat and 2nd under passenger seat). Absolutely immaculate Jeep Asking $15,000 OBO”
Nice looking lefty.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/186965714369423
“48 cj2a. Fresh engine, Working on another and is being neglected. $10,000, Central Montana. Don’t enjoy tumb talk much so 406 590 5060 please if serious only. Thanks Bob. If you see this it is available. Please don’t ask.”
If the tire mount is original to the driver’s side location, then this may be a “Lefty”. There are no top bow holder brackets on the passenger side.
https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1948-jeep-cj2a/7663207106.html
“New rebuilt 1948 cj2a, original motor and transmission, in good shape, minor surface scratches and scuffing on the hood and a few in the back of the tub, other wise no rust on the frame, new powder coat on the frame, 3 speed manual L-143 original with omix rebuild parts. Upgraded radiator, showing 14 miles on new gauges. Runs and drives great. $9500 obo cash no trades.”
Listed as a 1947, the body looks to be a Lefty, so likely a 1948.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1665823270597597
“It needs work for restauration, it has motor and transmission, papers”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5800.
(04/24/2023) Chris shared this pretty darn stock CJ-2A Lefty.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/624910799139444/?ref=messenger_share
“All original Safely keep and sheltered for past 30 years. New tires – 1 years old – Never touched pavement.
Original fuel tank
Original body color was plymouth gray
Mileage = 66,543 Work vice fender attachment
Going to need a slow walk for first start
needs to be towed out”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/14/2022) Any spotted this Lefty with a wrecker on the back. As he noted to me, this might be a Manley, though the Manley setup has a single support bar in front rather than two. Maybe it’s a modified Manley? No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1123770735149662
The seller is selling for a friend. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/463625775802158
Listed as a 1949, the Lefty body puts this as a 1948.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/scandia-jeep-cj2a/7486577818.html
“49 Willys Jeep 305 Chevy v8,disc brakes,overdrive,new tires,starter,radiator,carb,alternator.10,000lb winch and much more.clean title $9500 obo”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5250. Is the seller indicating this has a lien on it?
(04/15/2022) Listed as a 1949, this CJ-2A has a 1948 Lefty body.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/d/sacramento-willy-cj-a-1949/7466055530.html
“JEEP WILLY CJ-2 4X4 4 CIL. SOFT TOP DRIVES AND RUN 12 VOLTS LIEN
SALE PAPER WORK FAN TO DRIVE”
Unclear how much value is here, but it is a Lefty.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/d/san-antonio-1948-cj2a/7469303243.html
“1948 CJ2A parts donor for sale or trade. $800 or trade takes it all. No motor or radiator. Open to trades.”
It’s listed as a 1946, but has a later grille and driver’s side spare tire holes, so it may be a 1948 Lefty.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/d/omaha-1946-cj2a-willys-jeep/7462187238.html
“1946 willys CJ2A jeep project…body is fair, good tires”
This non-running lefty’s current high bid is $3400. There are four days to go.
https://www.proxibid.com/1948-Willys-CJ2A-4wd-jeep/lotInformation/67306712
“1948 Willys CJ2A 4wd jeep, 4 cylinder eng., manual trans., 12-15 tires, showing 40,213 miles – Non running”
