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This 2A looks in good shape. Thanks to John for sharing.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/123495470804412
“1948 willys CJ2A for sale , Runs great . New Radiator , Rebuilt engine, Brand New WO original Carburetor, New Fuel pump . Original sheet metal . A very nice CJ2A located in Middletown, CT. Snow plow hydraulic system is mounted to the engine and the plow and hydraulic attachment are included. Attachment is currently removed but hydraulic line is ready to hook up.”
Looks like a nice jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WillysSwapMeet/permalink/3585841435022443/
“For sale! A new body, new motor, new tires, and new upholstery. New carburetor. Runs good. $12,500.”
This 2A includes a rear PTO setup with a sprayer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/620220030281649
“Vehicle frame off restored in 2010 has some scratches no rust. Has a PTO with Sprayer engine rebuilt in 2010 extra rebuilt starter and radiator along with extra parts including governor.”
I have called the seller of this CJ-2A a friend for over a decade. His 1948 CJ-2A Lefty includes numerous extras. Also included is a unique collection of literature, some of which I’ve never seen elsewhere. The seller was instrumental in provided a great deal of unique, early civilian documents.
This collection is in Europe, so for a European collector it is likely a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get all this at cost far below what it would take to ship (if you could find the equipment) from the US.
If you are interested, either leave a comment at the bottom or email me at d@deilers.com.
Here is a list of items.
Willys Overland CJ2A ‘lefty’ (1948) with agricultural equipment:
• capstan winch
• ‘Koenig’ 100 winch with dual PTO shifter 48-50
• ‘Dearborn’ 19-52 rear boom pole crane
• complete rear PTO (shifter, shaft with boots, rear gearbox)
• rear PTO shield
• drum belt pulley with angle drive gearbox
• ‘Newgren’ 3 point hitch frame
• ‘Monroe’ 3 point hitch with original hydraulic pump, tank, shifter
• ‘Hy-Lo Monarch’ hydraulic pump (for use with winch or capstan)
• equipment toolbar
• ‘Monroe’ 3 point hitch brackets
• ‘Monroe’ lift arms
• ‘Novi’ governor
• ‘Monarch’ governor
• governor T handle & cable
• ‘Roper’ post hole digger
• ‘Stockland’ reversible hydro scoop
• ‘Fergusson’ dual plow
• front bumper weight
• ‘Koenig’ coil helper springs
• ‘Grade A’ rear mount mower (only survivor worldwide)
• ‘Dearborn’ buzz saw with belt
• body bed extension
• half cab canvas top with bows
• various original vintage hubs
• ‘Harrison’ cab heater
• Firestone NDT tyres 600 x 16
• side steps original diamonds
• T90A column shift gearbox
• T90A transmission cover
• jack, pump, fire extinguisher
• rear view mirror
Original complete collection of literature:
• equipment book (agricultural & industrial)
• special equipment book
• mechanics manual book
• service bulletins book
• various original photos
Price : USD 37,500.00 (location Europe)
(no equipment or document will be sold separately)
After more than 25 years of collecting rare agricultural Jeep parts, It is time for the entire collection to find a new home.
Photo of the equipment:
Original Photos:
Just a few of the ads from his collection (hundreds of documents):
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,500.
(06/15/2023) Brian is selling this nice looking CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/975967846761243
“1948 CJ-2A with CJ-3A windshield with clear title. L134 Flathead, 3 speed T-90 tranny and Dana 18 Transfer case, and Carter 636SA carb. Always garaged and driven in good weather. Starts and drives perfectly, with smooth shifting gears and working 4 wheel drive. Bestop top with doors. Converted to 12V. High torque mini starter with key start and electronic ignition. Good Cooper Discoverer tires, turn signals, seat belts, solid frame, original body, and floor panels with no rust or bondo. Sidesteps, tow bar and floor mats. Has shift lever for what I believe is part of the PTO under the lever. See photos for history since owned.”
I don’t recognize the hardtop, but it looks like a nice one. It seems a conglomeration of a Kelly (line under door window and the door latches) + a Meyer (door window shape and possible roof shape) + a Koenig (door shape). I suspect it is custom, but if Meyer *had* made a flat fender top, I’d think it would look something like this.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/982377156326426
“1948 Jeep Willy cj2a 4×4 Excellent condition, insulated hard top, heater, roll bar, winch, tow bar, rear seat. Chevy 4 cylinder engine with jeep manual tranny. All gauges works and all lights works. Selling for $16,000 cash sale only no trades. Any more info call this nbr at five 4 one four five 1 twenty five thirty five.”
Looks like a nice build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/160015340441079
“1947 Willy’s, tons of upgrades! Too much to list. Head turner for sure. Must see to appreciate. Automatic Transmission New tires New seats Chevy 350 V8 Tagged and Titled in Hand. No DMV issues. Price is negotiable”
Looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1638405539960489/
“1946 Willy’s CJ 2A purchased in 1979 followed by a ground up restoration in 1980 which included conversion to a 12V electrical system. A refurbished engine was installed in 1989. Well maintained and stored inside during the winter. Minimal usage during the summer with the longest drive being to the Dairy Queen in Turtle Lake, WI.
Note – milage is an estimate. Speedometer read 5,388 when purchased and replacement (used speedometer) had 10,594 on it when it was installed in 2007.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/18/2022) The pics suggest this is a good restoration. This has a rear PTO gearbox.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/747775850275787
“I have a 1948 CJ2A with rear PTO. It’s all restored to original. The restoration was done roughly 15 years ago but looks like it was done less than that. This was all done recently as it sat for so long: New fuel pump, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, condenser, oil lines, fuel pump to carb line, carb was completely rebuilt, new master cylinder, bell and crank for the steering. I’m sure I’m missing a few things. Have new wheel cylinders but haven’t installed them. Comes with tire chains, a bucket of carbs (3-4) a crate of other parts and a hard cab that needs to be finished. Runs and drives. $18,500. Open to trades”
UPDATE: Still Available.
This was priced much higher, but it is now what appears to be a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/731729598224991
“The car is in good condition and have the overdrive”
UPDATE: **SOLD** for $14,250 (thanks Tom)
Here’s a nice looking CJ-2A that is at $11,000 with only 3+ hours to go. Thanks to Blaine for spotting it.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1946-willys-cj-2a-4/
“This 1946 Willys CJ-2A is finished in green over tan cloth upholstery and is powered by a 134ci inline-four mated to a three-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case. Additional equipment includes yellow-painted 16” steel wheels, a full-size spare, a fold-down windshield, a single-barrel carburetor, a rear bench seat, and front lap belts. The truck was repainted under previous ownership and was acquired by the selling dealer in March 2023. This Willys is now offered in Florida at no reserve with Georgia registration.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/24/2023) Lots to like here. The master cylinder may need a rebuild.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1148754286006793
“New carb ,coil,electric box,starter needs I think master cylinder”
This old school build looks in great shape. No year listed in the ad. It has one of the more unusual roll bar designs, as it appears the roller is bolted to the sides of the body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/900471401072418
“All rebuilt – upholstery, paint & garaged for 25 years. Great condition! 48,000 miles Installed new carburetor and seat belts.”
Given the Hemet Jeep Club stickers on the sides, this was likely a California jeep at some point.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/232319109274461/
“350 small block Chevy, Trick Flow aluminum heads, aluminum intake, vintage Corvette valve covers, roller rockers, 4 speed, Dana 30 with electric locker (front) Dana 44 with Detroit locker (rear) rear lockable brake, 8 point roll bar, good Best Top, 3:73 ring and pinions, very low miles on five 33×12.50 Mickey Thomson Baja Claws on five 15×10 slot mags. Saginaw steering box, hydraulic clutch, 4 wheel disc brakes, Willwood master cylinder, headers, Chevy tilt steering, has over drive,spare tire mounted with barn Jack, serious inquiries only, has minor body issues from age and use”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
Looks like a good build.
“Very nicely built jeep everything on this is new it’s in perfect condition. Corvette 327 top loader 3 speed transmission shortened danna 44 front an rear with lockers. You will not find a nicer cleaner Willy’s jeep. There is not one part of this jeep that’s not painted or powder coated. No leaks entire underneath is painted and spotless. I do need help selling. only trade I may consider would be for another jeep. A nice cj7 or Lj Rubicon.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/09/2023) I think the seller’s reference to “Rare 2 gear transfer case” is actually the Warn OD.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/579446177391101
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A – Fully restored nut to bolt restoration; any panels that needed to be replaced were swapped from a donor car of same year & model – 100 miles since rebuild the rest of the time it’s been stored in a climate controlled storage facility (Facebook won’t let you list anything with under 300 miles hence the discrepancy above) – Rare 2 gear transfer case – Comes with poles for canvas top but not with canvas Price – $16,500”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $14,700.
This looks like a nicely restored CJ-2A with PTO and winch.
“For Sale 1946 Willys CJ-2A, was acquired in 2009 is been restored with original parts.”
Nice jeep with a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/842398679463287/permalink/1847811795588632
“Completely rebuilt, runs great and a real beauty flat fender.
1946 Willys CJ2A (CJ3A windshield)
1977 Buick V6-231 Even Fire
T-89 3 speed transmission/Mod 18 transfer case
New 33″ tires, gas tank, full cage, gauges, radiator, fan, thermostat
Straight body, reinforced frame and power steering”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/16/2022) Appears in good shape. PTO bar has been cut off and the area where the spare tire mount mounts looks redone.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/770617964221270
“1948 Willy’s Jeep. 1700 miles. Excellent condition. Manual transmission. Runs great. Manufacture color – Michigan Yellow. Original tires.”
Nice looking 2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1164653697488672/
“1948 CJ2A CJ 2A Willy’s Jeep Great Condition Front Disc Brakes 12V Heat Runs Great I bought it at auction because I always wanted one and time to sell for something else.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $40,000.
For serious inquiries, contact Justin for more info at 760 953 1364.
or https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/642130777553173
“It’s a 1946 Willys CJ2A tilt up shell, full drag chassis built by Rick Thomas in Hesperia ca., Wally World Custom paint. 568 C.I. Dart Big M. Gary Williams 1150 Dominator, Reher Morrison intake, heavily worked Dart Pro 1 heads, Ron Davis radiator, Eagle rotating assembly, Jessel rockers, oversized .904 Howard’s solid lifters, custom cam from Forsyth speed, Ross custom pistons, Custom Hooker headers, pro star 500 pump, Best of the Best from front to back. in this configuration it made 989 hp on an engine Dyno, but can easily be de-tuned to 800hp. I have complete professional build sheets. PowerGlide w/4500 stall (2k HP build), scatter shield and drive line loop. Modified Dana 60 (4 link) w/removable wheelie bar, spool w/6.17 gears, 35 spline Mosers. Areospace brakes, QA1 shocks w/adjustable height linkage. I Have a complete ledger of the build. make me an offer.”
Looks in great shape, but there are some detail issues. Just a few here: I can’t spot any evidence of frame gussets at the front; the driver’s indents are missing. and it is floor shift.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/585737313106517
“Looking to sell my cj2a 1945 Willys sn-601. 3606 miles from frame off restoration. 500 miles from new paint to 1945 color sheme. I have a binder of the details, spare tire mounted on extra tailgate, green canvas top, shop manual and assorted jeep stuff/parts that goes with it. It is great! Just looking for a new project to nerd out on. NADA has it between 26k and 43k. An offer between that and I’ll sell it. Located 19947. Meeting location will be at the Harbeson Royal Farms. Cash or Certified Check. I’ll remove listing once sold. Added more pics Friday night. Captured a video of it running”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/05/2022) Seller is interested in a jeep with a newer body style (unclear how much newer).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/625670045800125
“Looking to trade back into a newer body style jeep, don’t really want to sell, just thought I would test the waters to see what’s out there. Original three on the tree, 4 cylinder”
This looks in good shape, though it seems to have some extra lift to it. Thanks to Mike for the link.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/atascadero-cj2a-high-end-and-recent/7554446655.html
“Pleased to offer this 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2a that has been recently restored to a very high standard by a notable Jeep Restoration outfit here out West. Quality and attention to detail shows everywhere. Built from a solid California example, this Jeep retains all of It’s Factory Original Sheet Metal and Tub. Finished off in a beautiful Desert Tan with a fresh Black Vinyl Top, Side Curtains and Doors Kit. Very tasteful presentation without straying away from a Factory Original appearance. The Interior is nicely finished out as well.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,500.
Looks in good shape.
“Owned 35+ years, kept as original as possible. Serviced and maintained over the years including repaint (correct Pasture Green) and reupholstered seats. Engine underwent an extensive professional overhaul in 2015 – driven about 50 miles since. Parade and show worthy. Interesting and fun, but time to pass it on to someone who will appreciate, enjoy and care for it.
Please . . . inquiries from serious and capable buyers only.”
