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1946? CJ-2A? Winston Salem, NC $4000

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Curiously, the body has a battery box lid, but no fuel inlet or tool indents on either side. So, I’m not sure what body this is. Has a number of updates, but even more rust. Not sure if there’s much value left here. Also has the Warn hubs that we haven’t tagged with a model name yet.

https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-cj2a-cj3a-willys-army/6625774632.html
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“This is a 1946 Willys Army Jeep, was running when parked. Needs sheet metal work (as the pictures will show). So no cream puff. There is no drop-down tail gate on the back, solid across. I was told from the original owner (way back when) that originally it was a CJ2A, but he changed the windshield (straight across, no separation) & the front grille, it made it a CJ3A style.

Engine is a 289 Ford with headers, 3″ collectors & that runs at 3” to the input of the Thrush mufflers mounted on the sides. Also another unique feature is that the original ring & pinions have been changed out from the 5:38’s to a more reasonable 3:54 ratio, making for better hwy driving. I believe the 4 speed transmission is from a Ford Bronco with part-time 4WD engagement & Hi & Lo gearing, front lock-out hubs as well. Has rack & pinion steering (which should be lowered a few inches to align better). Had a full soft-top at one time (have the doors) but that fabric has dry-rotted long time ago, bikini top (not in good shape either) is what you see in the pictures.

Tires are no good, but do have a set of white spoke rims with Dunlops mounted on them (those have been sitting in the garage also forever, but out of the elements) that go with this package (one tire had a side puncture) The engine did have an intermittent over-heat problem, so would change out the radiator & do a better job with the fan setup. Custom-made gas tank (aluminum), nice heavy-duty hitch on the back (not pictured) Can help with pulling it out to a better loading area.

You see the posted selling price, that’s it. Not interested in ANY partial trades, so let’s not go there. It’s a project, I have others already to work on, this is something from too far left field for my interests now, had this toy for over 30 yrs..”

 

2 Comments on “1946? CJ-2A? Winston Salem, NC $4000

  1. David Eilers Post author

    Now that you point it out, the dash lacks the normal parking brake hole. That must be some kind of aftermarket body.

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