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Hard to tell just how stock this is from the one pic.
“’47 CJ2A, Driver, Ready for a restoration, 6V Alternator installed, registered as a ’47 but after running serial number it might be a ’46
$4,500.00 call 206 300-2353”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3391406548.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/22/2012) This is a good looking jeep, tough the engine compartment and engine isn’t as nice as the rest of it.
“This 1948 Willys-Overland CJ2AJeep was restored in 2003 using only original equipment. All work was done by a professional mechanic. Parts alone for this restoration exceeded $5000. Everything works! It looks and runs great. Stays in the shop when not being driven & has a Bikini Top. NADA book value for one in “High Retail” condition is $20,500. This Willys comes very close to their definition for that value.
A list of work done including receipts is available.”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3390795927.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
“Green Army Jeep, runs great, good tires, 4 wheel drive with PTO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
“1947 jeep willys cj2a. Military vehicle with new tires. Lots of new stuff. 6 1/2ft myers plow. Also has winch! Very nice condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was listed at $6995.
(11/05/2012) This looks good.
“Classic 1965 Jeep! Basically a one owner car, with the title passed on to a family member. Inspected and runs well, all 23,632 miles are original! Take a look at the pictures, and then come take it for a drive!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $6000. It sold quickly.
This looks good.
“1946 CJ2A Jeep, completely rebuilt frame off, new wheel cylinders, new brakes, new body, new paint, new glass in windshield, seats redone, all running gears work as they should including 4 whel drive, all instruments work, original engine runs great, new gas tank, winch and tow bar. Ready for Deer season.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This appear solid, but is missing front parking lights and windshield wipers at the very least.
“This is a 1947 fun and ready to go 4×4. This jeep can make it just about anywhere. Engine runs great, tires in good shape.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
(09/28/2012) This looks solid.
“1949 CJ3A Willys Jeep – Buick V-6 T-90 3spd, T-18 dual lever transfer case, low geared. Great hunting rig, tow bar, good top, gun rack, street legal. $2,700.00 OBO.”
UPDATE: Was $5000. **SOLD**
This cj-2a has a rare Carson Machine and Supply Carcraft top.
“1948 Jeep, 225 Cu In 1966 Jeep/Buick V6,3 speed trans with All range Overdrive, 6000 Lb Electric Winch, Upgraded Brakes, 2 fuel tanks 10 gal each, Radio, Heater, Electric Wiper, Swingaway tire carrier, 3 seat belts in front, Roll Bar, Rear seat, Turn signals with 4 way, and Aluminum Hardtop. Set up with 6 ft snowplow operated by the winch. 2 sets heavy duty mud and ice tire chains. Clear title and all systems operate and runs well.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(10/21/2012) This is a nice looking, early M-38A1 with the hinged grille.
“1953 Jeep M38 A1 Military, Same as CJ5, engine, axles, wiring, paint and interior all rebuilt to original, Fun toy, 4-wheel drive,”
UPDATE: I got this confused with a 1942 GPW from Little Falls that was on eBay last week. My bad.
“For auction is a Willys jeep. This jeep started life as a CJ2A, but was totally redone about 6 years ago to be a WW2 MB. It has the MB2A complete body and grill. This was done over exactly like an MB. It has the Willys 4 cylinder engine, but does retain the T90 CJ transmission. It is currently set up with a 12 volt battery, but does have a 6 volt wiring harness so would be easy to convert back to 6 volt should you choose. Comes with the SCR-510 radio with antenna, and the gas operated .30 cal machine gun and mount. This gun does not fire real ammunition and cannot be made to fire ammunition. The ammo box in the bustle basket is for carrying the oxygen and propane to operate the gun. This is an older project so it is not in show room condition, but is a great jeep for a re-enactor or for driving in parades. It turns a lot of heads.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(10/21/2012) I have only posted a pic of the nicest jeep. The vin number listed doesn’t match a 1946 CJ-2A.
“what we have here are 3 1946 cj-2a,s. The red one is the old i found it in a barn story. this came from a garage in butler pa (home of the jeep). it had sat since 1963 on a dirt floor and had sunk into the frame rails. i got this jeep in about 1993 from a friend of the family. at the time i got it the buyer from the bantam motor car museum was after it, but had so insulted my friend that they were not going to get it for love or money. it has been in her family since it was brand new. all original documentation has been lost. when i got it, i did a complete frame off restoration. every nut, bolt gear and bearing was renewed or replaced. when i built the engine, it was bored, new freeze plugs, decked, head surfaced, etc. i built it to exactly factory specs. same with the axles, transmission, transfer case etc. nothing was spared in doing this right. the body is not perfect, but is very solid. my skills are mechanical, not body work. since restoration, this jeep has less than 1000 miles on it. it comes with a canvas top that need restitching, and the front bow need some attention. doors go with it and a spare set of door frames. all original air cleaner parts are included, as well as skid plates etc. this jeep while not exactly perfect, is in ecellent shape, and very complete.
the other two are invarious stages of reconstruction. the blue one is about 90% complete. the tan one started out as a column shift jeep (no i dont have the parts) and is about 50% complete. The blue one and the red one have clear pa titles in hand. the other one is applied for and should be here by shipping time, but there is no guarantee on that.
none of this will be parted out, it is one lot only. one complete and driveable, and two more to make one or two more from.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
It seems a good deal of work has been done. However, the windshield is cracked and it looks like it could use a little body work.
“1950 Willys CJ3A Jeep. Rebuilt Engine, Rebuilt Transmission, Rebuilt Transfer Case, Rebuilt Carb, New Clutch, New clutch Linkage, Replaced Rear End. New Complete Brake System. Rebuilt Starter, Rebuilt alt, Original Air Cleaner and Oil Bath . Steering Colum Rebuilt, Converted to 12 Volt System, Fuse Box, All New Color Coded Wiring, New Electronic Ignition, Turn Signals, Brake Lights. Radiator Cleaned, Fuel Tank cleaned, New Fuel Sending unit. Frame off with all new Body Bushings and Hardware. Interior floor sprayed With Back Rhino lining. New Hood. Needs Paint and Seats Recovered. Windshield is cracked. Has a hard top manf by a after market dealer in Houston Texas in the 50s.”
Pascal just purchased this jeep. Though it is four wheel drive, the serial number suggests it is a DJ-6. I looked up the serial number and I found one site that suggests the serial number is a DJ-6. Anyone know the DJ-6 serial numbers?
Pascal writes, ” I’m writing to you because I bought another jeep last weekend. (Yep my wife is still loving me…for how long? For a jeep life I hope!). I’m pretty sure that’s a DJ-6 1965 even if seller told me that was a CJ-6 1962. Serial number is 8605 10062. It’s also stamped on the frame.
It has two fuel tanks. It looks original. It also has 4×4 and I think a Meyer hard top. The mileage reads 29xxx miles. The motor’s serial number is 4J418884.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This looks solid.
“Up for sale is my 1952 CJ3A. Body is in great shape, for being 60 years old. Just a little bit of rust in the driver’s side floor. Tub and fenders are uncut. L-134 flathead 4-cylinder rebuilt two and a half years ago. Runs great. Transmission is a T90. Clutch is good, and shifts fine. Front and rear end are the original 5.38:1 ratio. Soft top, with doors, is included.
Engine picture shows a paper-type air filter. That has since been replaced with the proper oil-bath air cleaner. More pictures are available to anyone seriously interested. Need to sell ASAP. Low retail in the blue book is $5,175. Drive it as-is, and go almost anywhere, or restore it. Just an honest, bone-stock ol’ flatfender.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2300.
(10/18/2012) I can’t tell if this runs or not.
“Jeep willys 1963 4×4 pick up with factory dump truck bed and with snow plow. Needs a little tlc. Flat head 6cyl. motor it is all original. Great project truck and is extremely rare”
Bob just forwarded this link. Here’s a column shift, dual PTO, CJ-2A with a post hole digger and a bed extender. It look slike there is a little rust, but doesn’t look too bad. This may have some early Cutlas hubs, too (I can’t quite tell).
“this is a good running CJ2A willys. the original Jeep
starts every time
3 speed on the column
tires are like new.
back seat along with the extras are in storage. i can get pictures of those soon.
has some rust but a good starter project. hood, tailgate and windshield frame are all fairly clean.
also comes with a post hole digger and bed extender
the accessories are PTO driven and the PTO works
the winch is also run from the PTO
33O-685-O996
or can be seen at:
Johnson Motors,Inc.
3034 LIncolnway E.
Massillon, OH 44646”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/ctd/3379415359.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
Not perfectly stock, but might be a nice jeep.
“1947 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep, Fully Restored, Restored To Use and Enjoy, Updated Electrical System To 12-Volt, New Wheels, New Tires. All Original, Flat-Head 4-Cylinder, 3-Speed. ”
Replace the bumper, remove the roll bar, and this might be a nice little jeep.
“Has new generator, battery, tune up, good tires, runs and drives good. Body is fair, has clear Indiana title. $3000. or best offer.”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3377233545.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
This appears solid.
“REBUILT ENGINE NEW CLUTCH, NEW BRAKES RUNS VERY WELL HAVE TEXAS TITLE GARAGE KEPT ”
UPDATE: Was on eBay.
The seller says that everything is new or restored, but then says 100% of the parts are new. If everything is brand new, it must have a high reserve.
“1953 JEEP WILLYS CJ3A, RECENTLY RESTORED EARLIER THIS YEAR, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN GONE THRU, REPLACED OR RESTORED DURING THIS COMPREHENSIVE RESTORATION AND VEHICLE IS READY TO GO ANYWHERE. ORIGINAL ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY REBUILT BY ARROW ENGINES IN TEMECULA CA, TRANSMISSION IS NEW FROM KAISER WILLYS AUTO SUPPLY IN AIKEN, S.C., AXLES HAVE BEEN REBUILT WITH ALL NEW PARTS INCLUDING SHAFTS, GEARS, BEARINGS…EVERYTHING.., THIS JEEP IS 100% NEW FROM THE TIRES UP, EVERY SEAL, BEARING, HOSE, CLAMP, NUT, BOLT, SEAT UPHOLSTERY, DASH GAUGES, LIGHT BULBS, CONNECTORS, WIRING, ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING, 3 SPD MANUAL TRANS, DUAL RANGE 4WD, DRIVES PERFECTLY AND READY TO BE DRIVEN, VEHICLE IS AVAIL. FOR INSPECTION IN THE CITY OF ORANGE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
This appears in good shape.
“1949 Willys Jeepster. 6cyc. 3 speed. good glass and tires. Side curtains. runs great. original paint. currently licenced-it’s a survivor”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was priced at $3500.
This has a rear PTO and looks very solid.
“Easily restoreable jeep, runs, no visible rust.Sweet! PTO and hydraulic mount for snow plow. 3 speed tranny, original 4 cylinder engine. Good seats, used tires. Needs brakes.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(10/23/2012) This has an unusual story.
“O.K. military personnel, here’s your chance to own an iconic piece of history. This is an authentic 1942 Military Jeep (Ford GPW); matching frame and I.D. Plate. This jeep is probably one of the numerous leftovers from World War 2, Asian theater, as it was rebuilt at the 229TH Ordnance Base Depot, Oppama Ordnance Shop (OOS), located in Japan.
I’ve been told that this was a former Japanese navy aircraft rebuild facility located in Yokohama, Japan and was converted to the 229TH Ordnance Base Depot, after the war; much of what they rebuild went to the Korean conflict. I corresponded with a soldier who was stationed there during that time period and he told me that depot rebuilds were performed at the component level; every piece removed and replaced. That may account for jeeps that we find with a mixture of GPW and MB parts on them. I’m not sure if that is when my jeep was fitted with the body tub and windshield for a recoilless rifle, but it is a recoilless rifle version although it has round buttons on the rear tool boxes which suggest it is a MB tub.
According to Fred W. Crismon’s book U.S. MILITARY WHEELED VEHICLES, recoilless rifles were first tried in April 1945 on flat fendered jeeps. It became more commonplace during the 1950’s on M38 (flat fendered) and M38A1 (curved fender) jeeps although my body tub still has the gas tank filler under the seat suggesting an earlier version. The open back of the body tub suggests to me that this tub may have been designed for use with the latter M79 mount instead of the earlier version M75A1 mount, but I don’t know.
Therefore, I can’t be sure when it was installed unless this information is part of the Ordnance Depot Job Order Number detail, and I’m not sure if that data is still available. I don’t have the recoilless rifle and mount, but they do appear for sale from time to time which would significantly increase the value of the jeep. Included with the jeep is an authentic tow bar and 1951 Dunbar trailer. I’ve been told that the trailer is a typical companion of a recoilless rifle for carrying ammo and ancillary items for operating the rifle.
Somehow the jeep ended up in the Greek Army and was then imported to the USA. This I believe to be true because we found Greek coins inside the tub. The jeep is drivable and I used it mostly for running errands. I’ve taken it to a couple of car shows and it cruises at 60 mph with no shake or shimmy. Every time I drive it people beep their horns, wave, crowd around it, and want to talk about it – really a lot of fun.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
This looks solid.
“1951 M38 Willys JEEP (flat fenders), body off restoration, engine professionally rebuilt, numbers match, all new rubbers, seals and markings, lots of extras, total mileage: 35,200 miles (approx 200 miles since restoration). Only used for shows and parades.”
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