UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $1000
(09/25/2010) See Mike’s comments regarding the titling process in Ohio (thanks Mike!). There’s been a variety of updates to this, including the lengthening of the fenders and hood.
“i have a 46 2a for sale, the tub, fenders and hood are all in like new condition with no rust what-so ever, entire body had been bed linered black. set up for small block ford, still has auto trans an t case, engine removed, will include either a 2.8 gm v6 or gm 454, either of which would need a different trans or a trans adapter. yes, a big block WILL fit in this jeep, the fenders. hood, and frame have been extended 4.5 inches, the frame has been strengthened and extended, has 1/2 ton truck springs, power steering, no title, in ohio the jeep only needs to be inspected to check if any parts have been stolen and a rebuild title will be given, has original vin tags on tub, hard top not included, also have a 1948 rolling chassis with a rusty frame id sell for much cheaper, needs some tlc, but a good start for a flat fender project. will sell with it for and extra $500, $300 if you buy it with the jeep. would trade for a stock willys cj 2a or 3a, 4×4 truck, hearse, deuce and a half, let me know what you have.”
the owner is actually incorrect regarding the title issue…in Ohio, a title IS required for registration. a Bill of Sale will work, but only from 1 of 6 other states that Ohio recognizes as too old for titles. In Ohio, an out of state inspection is required for any vehicle coming into the state from another state…
for a builders title in Ohio, proof of ownership is also required…..
be aware of this before you consider buying this unit…
I’ll back Mike up on that and add this, I just bought a ’49 CJ3 from a guy on the east coast. He never titled it and Ohio will not accept the bill of sale only because Md. is a title state (they started requiring titles in 1972). So if you buy a vehicle you better check into title requirements in your state first. I’ve got a real mess on my hands at best, and at worst may have just bought a really expensive yard ornament.
Tom
I’m sorry to hear that Tom!
I really think it would be useful to create a reference piece regarding state titling issues for early jeeps, given the number that continue to cross state lines in varying conditions. Unfortunately, I don’t have the time/resources to put that together in the near future.
Perhaps someone knows of another old vehicle website that has put something together like this? There are certainly enough model As, Ts and other vehicles crossing state lines that other vehicle interest groups must have dealt with this also?
Yeah Dave, I’ll pass on what I find out through the process. I’m looking into the possibility of registering it as a collector vehicle, or possibly as a historic vehicle. It seems that one of the two may be a better why to get around the normal process as it obviously is not an everyday driver.
Tom
Thanks Tom and good luck!