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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
“Posting for a friend ,Bruce.
1947 Jeep Newer paint and newer parts. Call contact number for some summer fun driving.”
UPDATE ***: Jurgen spotted this one. The ad for this jeep has resurfaced, this time in Ireland. Note the text claims the body panels has their “rivets” removed using a special tool. The panels were welded together via spot welds, not held together using rivets. It’s the same claim made in the text from last year: https://www.vintagestefano.com/for-sale
UPDATE II: A Craigslister reported that the seller is away and keeps raising the price as emails are exchanged. “Guy claims he is govt working but keeps asking for more and more info if you respond to his add…beware”
UPDATE: This jeep was on eBay a couple days ago. The seller listed it in College Station, Texas. The same jeep just popped up on a West Virginia Craigslist for only $4000. The text in the ad is similar to the text shown down below.
Here’s the current scam ad: http://huntington.craigslist.org/cto/5644379040.html
“1946 Willys VEC (Very Early Civilian) CJ-2A Jeep – Museum Quality Restoration
Offered is a 1946 CJ-2A that has undergone a frame-off, nut and bolt, rotisserie restoration. This is a very early civilian version, identified by square windshield plates, column shift, tool indents, ‘F’ script bolts in drive train, frame tag on the outside of the driver front gusset and three data plates on the dash.
I acquired this Willys Jeep CJ-2A from a Kingman, Kansas flying service in 2008 where it was being used as an airport tug. Everything was original, uncut, matching numbers and well preserved in several coats of orange paint. The frame tag, dash data plate and the Willys body tag are each numbered 17968 and correctly located. The motor number is CJ-2A 18464. The AMC numbers on the tailgate and front gusset are matching and both read 8620. Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8800.
This militarized civilian jeep looks solid.
“Army jeep.7 miles on odometer since restored .Will maybe trade for avalanche or caddilac pick up ,or mustang convertible.”
Runs and logs.
“Late 1940s Willys cj2a flathead skidder. Runs great. Goes anywhere. Hydraulic blade to stack logs and move brush. Needs brake work. I used it for hobby logging. Hate to see it sit. Cage is bolted on. Marine battery. Racecar switches. Electric fuel pump. Could be removed to make a Jeep project. Lots of options. Best serious offer. Also has set of forks for it. ”
http://maine.craigslist.org/grd/5610222669.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Runs and drives.
“Clean TX title 1946 (2nd year of the civilian Jeep) willy’so CJ-2A. Run and drives. Has no breaks though…either need blead or master cylinder rebuilt. Tires hold air, fluids are good. Excellent candidate for a deer lease or restore to original condition. The engine was rebuilt a few years back along with the 3sp transmission
The engine and drive train are original.”
No pics provided.
“1946 Willys Jeep. All original, all there. Text for pics. Excellent condition. Solid vehicle”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/02/2016) Needs some work. I suspect that M-38 body isn’t original to the chassis.
“I got a 1948 willies jeep with an 289 ford engine for sell asking $2500.00 obo. Willing to trade for a pontoon boat. The jeep needs TLC. And needs new breaks.”
http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/5611690991.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.
Looks solid. No description provided.
UPDATE: Still Available.
“We are selling our restored 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep.
This jeep looks and runs great, 60 pounds of oil pressure.
She drives straight, stops and starts well.
Clean Tennessee title.
Just a ton of fun to drive and show off.
New Tires
New Clutch
New brakes front and rear
New brake lines (steel and flex all replaced)
New brake master cylinder
New full exhaust system
New hoses
Converted to 12-Volt”
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/5617642176.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(08/24/2015) It’s a little different.
“For Sale: 1948 Jeep Willys. Customized with a Chevy 350 engine with Holley 2bbl carb with headers. 2 speed automatic transmission. 1965 Chevy front end. Stock Chevy rear end. Ladder bar suspension. Has brand new American Racing rims & tires. Runs great!…Must see to appreciate. $4000.00 OBO with rims and tires/$3000.00 without. Jeep needs a bath!…The Jeep is black, but has been setting in a storage building over the winter and has dust covering it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
Runs and drives.
“1946 Willys CJ-2A. Runs good. Also comes with a tow bar.”
Looks like a good price.
“1946 Willys CJ2A
Good Driver
Body is solid with minimal rust
Engine runs great
Needs a brake job
Includes:
Spare tire and rack
Black vinyl top, doors and windows like new
Wooden trunk
Tow bar for flat towing”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/5644681861.html
Appears worth a look.
“jeep has been in storage since 1993,grand pa’s jeep,older resto,solid body and frame,99% original,have not got it started ,motor not seized,comes with white full solf top in great shape,clear NJ title,no text,call only, ps also included is a complete solf top with doors in great shape”
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/5642066692.html
It’s a project or parts jeep.
“I have a 1948 willys cj2a 4×4. The original motor is locked up so I pulled it out hoping to rebuild it but I dont have time. Its all original except seats and rims. I have all the parts. I hav an old soft top and doors as well. Its a flat head 4 cylinder, 3 speed stick shift on the floor. $800 firm. This jeep is a project. She doesnt run.”
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/5643495264.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
Looks like there is value here.
“1947 CJ2A jeep project with many extra parts from a donor tub. Some new stuff as well. It’s a project that’s currently apart but a good one. No title. I’ll post more pics tomorrow. Thanks, it’s at the end of a long line of projects I have so I wouldn’t mind the room and BTW I have more than this in it so please no lower offers.”
MB body or replacement?
“Running and driving 2.3 motor 3sp floor high/low transfer case 4×4 seeing what’s out there interested in a utv/side by side or enough cash! Clean title”
http://joplin.craigslist.org/bar/5634528129.html
Still some work left. Appears to have an M-38 body? I can’t tell if there is a battery lid or not.
“90% rust free body. Rebuilt 289 needs a new starter to run. Needs finished. I just don’t have the time or desire to finish it at this point. I do have the title. Bring a trailer. It will be a neat little project when done. Make offer”
http://quadcities.craigslist.org/cto/5637185400.html
Runs, but needs works.
“I am selling my 46 willys cj2a flat fender. It has a chevy 283 v8 in it, t90 transmission, dana 18 transfer case, dana 25 front, and i’m not sure on the rear axle. The motor fires up and runs great and its driveable with working brakes and clutch, however the vehicle needs some work. The Water pump leaks bad and needs replacement, the t-case leaks oil and could use a new t-case input shaft bearing (little noisy at higher speed), also needs a front drive shaft. Other than those bigger issues just general upkeep like going over lights, brakes, and making sure everything it secured properly before trusting it for a trip and also fixing the windshield. I haven’t owned it that long so can’t tell you too much on it’s background, but safe to say it was someone’s hunting rig and they plated the back end of the body from the gas tank back. It looks pretty good actually and wouldn’t dent in easily when wheeling and gave a solid mount for the gas can holders and ice chest rack on the back. It also has a small back seat with storage underneath. I have a clean non-op title so no worries there.”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/5637993102.html
No pics and no description.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.
(05/22/2016) Runs, but has no brakes.
“1947 cj2a in running driving condition but currently has no brakes. Go devil engine that runs pretty good,no major leaks. Fires right up. Aftermarket solix carburator. Transmission and transfer case in working order. Has after market hubs as well. Does have rust in hat channels and other body issues but in repairable shape. Newer reproduction gas tank under non original seat. The frame seems to be in really good shape. Stock axels front and rear.This is a good start for restoration. Comes with California pink slip. $2500 cash or trade for 12v cummins nv4500 truck/parts for crew cab Chevy swap”
UPDATE: Pics now provided. Appears to have the Hudson steering upgrade (not too surprising since the jeep came from California).
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5639986689.html
“1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep
-Four Wheel Drive
-Clean Title in Hand
-Early Professional Restoration Body Off in California
-Recent Restoration (See New Parts)
-No Rust
-Seats 4
-Windshield folds down
-30,000 miles
-Chevy Corvette 327 Engine
-Holley Carb
-Manual 3 Speed Transmission
-Warner Over Drive
-3 Point Safety Belts Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
That cage ought to offer some protection.
“1946 cj2a Willys jeep rat rod . Has losts of new parts . Seats , tires .2″ lift kit , new aluminum radiator , . I moved the seats back 4″ so I could fit I am 6’1″ .converted to 12v . The wheels are 32 bolt allied Beadlocks . Has a disk brake conversion on front axle with wilwood remote reservoir . Warn m8000 on front .rear main seal is leaking that’s the only leak on it . also comes with cj style roll cage hoop if you don’t want to run cage.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4700.
(05/12/2016) (Looks like those front frame rails have been welded a bit.
“1947 willys jeep 4wd CJ2A
25240 miles v6 engine
new tires”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/11/2016) Has a lot of diamond plating.
“Posting for a friend. Has a 1947 Willy’s Jeep that he custom built. All aluminum diamond plate body. All original drive train with new clutch. No title, but can get a hobbyist title. Asking $7,000.00”
http://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/5629692505.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/10/2016) The hardtop looks in good shape.
“Old original flat fender Willys Jeep great old project or parts have a lot of parts come with this just not on. This has a clean clear title. Serious offers only Phone calls only I’m listing this for a good friend”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/5635921830.html
