This appears to have a VEC CJ-2A body, but it is listed as a 1949. It also has an early grille and it’s a column shift.

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/waterloo-1949-willys-cj-2a/6936890252.html

“FOR SALE!! 1949 WILLY’S CJ-2A
Rebuilt engine by Mike’s Automotive in Millstadt, IL
Front-end rebuilt, new seats, new gas tank, new receiver hitch and pintle hitch all done by Wolffab in Freeburg, IL.
Lots of hours spent refurbishing: rebuilt carburetor, new starter, new generator, new light wiring, 1000amp optima battery, and new seat covers.
Manual 3-speed on the column.

JEEP: $8000
TRAILER: $1000
BOUGHT TOGETHER: $8500”