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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“This jeep is a nice runing and driven jeep it has a 2000 ford eng 354 gears and a updated stearing box it is a 1947 frame and a fiberglass body in good condition call Bill ”
UPDATE: Sold to an excited eWillys reader!
This is the 2nd beautiful restoration from Vista I have seen. The first one is posted here. The seller is as meticulous regarding the description as he is on the restoration itself!
“Background on VEC #14,513 – During the past seven years I have restored four 1946 CJ2A jeeps to original condition. This jeep is by far the best and is the rarest of the four. It also represents my last jeep restoration project. I work at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park and my first restoration of a CJ2A is being used in a trained animal show there every day. I had so much fun, with this project that it got me started restoring them for fun. #14,513 is my best restoration and I expected it to be my “keeper”.
As far as I can trace the history, except for the last year before I purchased it, when it was in Oregon, this jeep is a California native (at least for the last 50 years, when the ownership trail went cold). It has no rust. In the 1950’s it was owned by Phil’s Garage in Torrance, California. It was set up to tow vehicles back to the shop. It was impeccably maintained by the garage mechanic, who I never met, but whose workmanship and attention to detail 50 years ago, I still admire today.
This jeep has matching serial numbers on the firewall, dash and left front frame horn. Behind the column shifter, is the T-90 transmission. The column shift option was dropped early in the first year of production (at around #30,000), because the GIs returning home from the war preferred the floor shifter transmission like the ones they were used to driving in their various theaters of operation. For this reason, there are very few, original equipment, column shift VECs left ….”
View more pics by clicking the link below —
UPDATE: Was $3500. **SOLD**
It’s got a great top. It comes with an anti-theft chain, too (see stearing wheel pic).
“1953 M38A1 WILLY JEEP. GREAT RUNNING JEEP. GREAT FOR FOUR WHEELIN AND HUNTING. ASKIN 350O OR BEST OFFER.”
Dan spotted this unusual CJ-5. This jeep is for the lover of skulls! I didn’t know they made green tops like this?
“1965 JEEP CJ5, 350 Chevy, 3 SP tranny, New tire and wheels, canvas top, diamong plate, chrome engine, headers, race seats with 5 point harness, It’s a HOT ROD. It can run as is or you can take it from here and go crazy with it. It is a head turner everywhere you go. Call Dan 406-493-2129 I have more pictures too….. COME ON!!!!!!MAKE ME AN OFFER…Add it all up, the donor Jeep, motor, top, paint job, seats/interior, wheels/tires. Think you could put it together this far for less??? I don’t think so.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1752615641.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“Buick Odd-fire V6, T-90 3 speed, Dana 18 twin stick T-case, Warn OD. Needs Transmission ($550) or rebuild, possibly transfer case ($400) as well. Prices are from herm the overdrive guy in Brush Prairie (hermtheoverdriveguy.com). Winch, Tow bar, Full Cage, 1/2 doors and Bikini top as well. Engine runs fine, will need to be towed (tranny won’t engage). Body is pretty rust free. Clean Oregon Title. Willing to deliver (within reasonable distance after purchase). Don’t know too much about history as it was purchased a few months ago for a project and no time or money to complete.”
Brett spotted this interesting find. There are at least 3 unusual features on this CJ. The most obvious one is the paint job; unclear what the inspiration was, but it’s unusual. The second feature is the automatic transmission that has a column shift rather than a floorshift, which is a clever mod. Finally, while I have seen expanded windshields, I can not remember seeing an expanded windshield that uses a CJ-2A frame (with the exception of the one below this post — strange how these things surface sometimes).
“MY WIFE SAID I’M TAKING UP SPACE IN THE GARAGE! MUST SELL MY COMPLETLY RESTORED 1948 WILLY’S JEEP – CJ2A. *HAS BUICK V6 MOTOR *AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION *ON-BOARD AIR COMPRESSOR *TUBULAR BUMPERS *CONVERTED OVER TO 12V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM *FULL SOFT TOP COVER AND DOORS – ALSO HAS BIKINI TOP *JAMBOREE RACK W/GAS CANS *BENCH SEAT IN BACK *HEATER *LARGE WINDSHIELD WITH WIPERS *ORGINAL TRANSFER CASE *POWER STEERING & TILT WHEEL *RADIO/CD PLAYER AND CB *31″ BF GOODRICH TIRES *CUSTOM PAINT JOB. HAS BEEN SITTING FOR LAST YEAR & A HALF – SO NEEDS A LITTLE TLC (MOTOR MOUNT, POSSIBLE FUEL PUMP). CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO COME AND SEE IT. 801-815-2335 ”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=2392254
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,5000.
(10/12/09) Lots of mods on this flattie.
“1984 Buick V6, SM420 4 Speed manual, Dana 44 axles, Mosier shafts, 4:88 Spicer gears, Dana 18 transfer case, Detroit soft locker front & rear, new Painless wiring harness, t:h steering, power steering, 8,000# Warn winch, new Best Top, Newer 35″ GY Wranglers, 4 wheel disc brakes, racing buckets seats w/ Simpson belts, Tuffy console, CD, original steel body w/ fiberglass hood, $10,500. Miller’s US 31 Sales, north of town,”
UPDATE: still available.
(10/01/09) Here’s a stainless jeep from Seattle’s Eastside. I gotta say, that back seat might be the most comfortable looking back seat I’ve ever seen in the back of a jeep.
“1951 willy jeep all stainless steel not to many made like this very rare only a few was built this jeep is in perfect condition runs drive perfect a very expensive jeep its worth $20,000 is a buty must see in person I have the title and everything dont want to explain to much so call for $12,500 all questions 425-285-8012”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1466139255.html
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
Here’s a fiberglass CJ-2A that also has a stainless steel grille and windshield. This has a variety of updates.
“You are bidding on (1) 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A. I am the second owner of this vehicle. The original owner worked on this jeep for 2 1/2 years. He has built many Willys Jeeps in the past. the entire chassis was disassembled Media blasted, boxed and repaired. All welds are 100% pentrated TIG. The front of the chassis was removed and built up with a donor chassis from a jeep CJ5 donor. and 2″x2″ bar Stock. The chassis was then painted with 2 coats of POR-15 and chassis coat. A Rancho 2-1/2″ lift kit was installed along with an additional 1/2″ lift and greasable zirks for a total of 3″ lift. This will easily clear 33″x12.5 tires. The rear axle is a 1959 CJ5 Dana 44 that was rebuilt and in the front is the stock dana 27 that was rebuilt. the gear ratio’s are 5:38. the T-90 tranny and model 18 transfer case along with bearings, seals, and clutch were also rebuilt. All new brakes front and rear as well as custom bent brake lines, rubbers, and a dual master cylinder kit. It has the L-138 Flat head motor in it that was rebuilt and bored .040 over. it runs beautifullly. It has also an aftermarket Solex carb and custom air intake kit. it has been converted to a 12 volt system with a brand new alternator. the body is all fiberglass built by AJ’s Body….”
UPDATE: The price has risen to $8600.
The price is on the high side, but it appears in great shape. Check out the original top.
“Thsi rust-free Jeep has a 4 cylinder engine and 3 speed transmission with overdrive; hi/lo range and 4 wheel drive with lockout hubs. It has 12 forward speeds with the overdrive and can cruise along at highway speeds.It has the original type top with removable doors; a back seat; dual windshield wipers; a radio, heater and defroster fan. In all- about $3000.00 worth of option”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
The more I read the list of specs on this jeep, the more I liked it. The drive train is a great combo for both on road and off road. I think the addition of an overdrive would really complete this nice package.
“This is a 1948 Willys CJ2A with a Meyer power angle plow setup. I put the plow on 3 years ago and it was only used on my driveway. This jeep has seen its share of off-road use so it isn’t a show vehicle. It is a very strong working Jeep that is a blast to drive on and off road. Body is a replacement steel tub, hood, fenders, grill, windshield frame and tailgate are original. 225 cu.in. Dauntless V6 from a 1970 Jeep. HEI electronic ignition.
SM420 transmission, 4 speed with 7.05:1 granny low first gear. Dana 18 transfer case with the large 1.25″ intermediate shaft. Dana 44 rear axle with Lockright locker and 4.27 gears. Dana 27 closed knuckle front axle with 4:27 gears.”