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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: price dropped to $8000.
(05/29/2022) Listed as a 1946/47, it sports the later model grille, this is more likely a 1947/48.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/addison-willys-jeep-cj2a/7533913340.html
“1946/47 Willys Jeep CJ2A – Price: $10,000.00
Milage: 50,780.8
Recently restored to running condition. Everything works, new gas tank. New brakes & axel seals.
Nice Huricane 134 Engine w/ alternator. Carb overhauled.
Nice seats. Rollbar. No leaks. Runs & drives great!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
Maybe some can use these?
“Original Willys Front end. These are all original Willys parts. Heavy surface rust but very solid, the windshield does include the glass. They are from my 1947 Willys I got a new body parts so I am selling these parts.
Reproduction parts that I just replaced cost me over $1,250.00. I will sell these parts for $600.00. I got new parts because I am not a body man and cannot put the finish on them that should be. Cash only on pick up, will not ship. No other currency excepted”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/06/2022) Might be some value here.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/d/finleyville-willeys-jeep/7541356881.html
“1946 Willeys Jeep CJ2A
Rebuilt started”
The hood bumper suggests a nonstock engine.
https://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-1948-jeep-wyllis-cj2a/7535806734.html
“1948 Jeep Wyllis CJ2A. Just replaced several things and starts/runs/drives well. Real classic”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1400 for all.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/pts/d/west-plains-jeep-cj5-collection/7533037489.html
“Selling over 20 year collection of Willys CJ parts. Several flat fender parts and cj5 parts. F head block and head, pistons,rods, turned crank, never installed, l head parts, block head, miscellaneous, m38 body and frame(body rough), v6 Jeep frame and axles, several front and rear axles, steel top for cj5 v6, radiator for m38 or cj2, several bodies, rough, transmission/transfer, windshields, new brake parts, far too much to list. Price is firm. Suggest you come and look first and then bring a trailer if you decide to buy. Will take me hours to dig it all up. Getting older and trimming down my project list.
All cj stuff to go.”
Runs and drives.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/7528714066.html
“1948 willys jeep. Complete running jeep. Completely new wiring. All original. Seats need reupholstering and the paint is faded. Runs and drives well. 3 speed transmission. Rust under the passenger seat where the compartment is. Jeep is located in kelseyville Ca. In VERY good shape for its age. Price is obo.”
The jeep appears solid, though the drain holes have been filled, so the body should be checked for filler. This has an f-head and custom hood. There are additional mods.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/solana-beach-1948-willys-cj2-jeep-new/7532324944.html
“Bought off Bring a Trailer for $11k over a year ago and was told it was in perfect shape, guess what and no surprise, that good old boy from Virginia lied through his teeth!!!
Anyways, I’ve had several Jeeps and this one has one of the nicest rust-free bodies, as well as complete and original gauges, E-Brake Handle, Seats, Motor and Trans. The engine has been completely rebuilt by a top shelf mechanic that works on my entire collection of rare and High cars such as Porsches, Mercedes, and muscle cars. I bought this as a beach cruiser, around, town summer fun car…
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No pics provided.
https://missoula.craigslist.org/pts/d/thompson-falls-jeep-project/7540662321.html
“2 Jeeps 47 CJ2-A (both titled) One is pretty much original. The other has upgraded wheels ,tires, Dana 30 narrow axles, 225 V-6 engine, much. Will not separate. Pictures available.”
Did this endure a fire? It appears to be a VEC. Unclear if there is much value here. The grille is drilled as if it was mounted to an M-38
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/d/vista-1945-willys-jeep/7532576693.html
“Rolling project or lawn art.”
UPDATE: price dropped to $2950.
(07/20/2022) Unclear how much value is here. The body has several mods. No engine.
https://yuma.craigslist.org/cto/d/yuma-1946-willys-cj2-or-jeep4x4/7535881120.html
“DRIVE TRAIN COMPLETE MINUS ENGINE”
Thanks to Mike for sharing this VEC CJ-2A that’s being auctioned on Hemmings.com. While not a perfect restoration, there’s a lot to like here and it’s a long ways towards that goal. The jeep includes a rear PTO gearbox and drum pulley. While functional, the exhaust pipe appears under the frame in the first pic, so that would be a good thing to correct. The front frame rail area could use some restoration, too.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1945-willys-cj2a-920716
“You’ll need to look twice, but this is a fetching and genuine example of American automotive history. The seller states that this 1945 Willys Jeep CJ-2A, from the first year of civilian Jeep production, is also the 325th such vehicle built in 1945, based on its tub and serial numbers, which the seller says were commonly mismatched in those years. Believed to have been originally sold in California, the Jeep is reported to have undergone a four-year, body-off restoration that included a new master cylinder and wiring harness. Described as 90 percent complete, the Jeep is reported to have a rear-mounted power takeoff with a flat belt drive.”
Listed as a 1954, all signs point to it being a 1946 CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/574076270844306/
“Runs and drives. But needs new or rebuilt carburetor. Brake fluid leaks so brakes don’t work. Stuck in 4×4. $4500 or obo. open to trades.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/18/2022) Has a few minor mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/327602876201669/
“1947 WILLYS CJ2A rebuilt original L134 flathead 4 cylinder new Carb new Electronic ignition new radiator new Tires including spare new windshield it runs great it is geared low to crawl anywhere”
Has some updates, including an overdrive. Interesting choice of a steering wheel. What’s that out of?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/898432214893978
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A Clean Title, owned for about 10 years. Mainly storage kept but less than 500 miles since putting the motor in. 3 speed with overdrive V6 rebuilt motor that came out of a 1979 Buick Skylark. Clutch replaced with motor. Dana 18 transfer case and T90 Transmission Just rebuilt the radiator New alternator just installed as well. All 4 Tires have great tread including spare. Brand new We do have the back seat and front. Also have a set of chains for two tires.”
The seller is selling for a friend. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/463625775802158
There seem to be 3 chassis, one with a WWII body and one with a CJ-2A body (ex Brush Busters Jeep Club jeep).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1103537683883961
“Forced to sell my willyz projects. I have two Willyz flat fenders for sale one is a 1943 and one is a 1945. There is also a 1980s chassis with a complete engine. Not sure if it runs, it does spin over. Also included is a pile of parts and a running Buick v6 engine. Both “jeeps” have all body including both windshields in perfect condition. The 1943 frame has been slightly modified to fit scout suspension. I am selling the whole package as a unit. Need it gone as soon as possible $4000 or best offer, at this point ALL offers will be considered. I hate to part with it all but there is no other option.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/06/2022) This is still titled in New Hampshire. It lacks front frame horns, so either it is a very late CJ-2A or it’s seen some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/543834544094373
“1949 CJ2A Currently registered in NH plates. Have title and all other paperwork from previous owner. 43k miles No rust on frame L-head engine T-90 trans Has skid plate installed over transmission Includes removable Roll bar Runs and drives fine. This is my 50% daily driver to school (only .8 miles away Disc brake conversion New wheel hubs Recently had oil changed Partial PTO Attachment Drivers floor will need a little TLC, otherwise good drive. NOT INTERESTED IN TRADES.”
This jeep has a custom body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/818919309122517
“This is my beloved 1948 CJ with a sweet homemade body made out of plate steel with the t-bucket look. It has a reproduction m38 windshield. It has the L134 with the desired kaiser SuperSonic head, t90, and dana 18. It comes on 31×10.50r15 Mastercraft mud terrain tires. This jeep gets all the attention whereever it goes. Jeep has a tabor 9k pound winch with in cab controls. The frame has been boxed. The seats are xp1000 seats out of a newer Polaris RZR. Has LED lights all the way around. Has Brennan Metcalfs tracker disc brake conversion on the front axle. This jeep is well tested on and offroad, it goes everywhere. I really hate to sell it but don’t really need 5 jeeps, and would hate to see it sit. I would like $5000”
Bill is selling this unique MB/CJ-2A frame.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/rare-very-early-willys-jeep-cj2a-frame
“I am selling a very rare early cj2a frame. You may ask what makes this one rare. It is a 1945 willys mb (ww2 jeep), modified by willys to work with the cj2a. Over 22 modifications where made by willys to.use this frame with the cj2a production such as cutting the machine gun mount to clear the cj2a body. Some reports state only 100 of these frames where used. Included with this sale is the dash data tages with serial number. Not included are the leaf springs in the photos. The axles however can go. Wheels are already sold.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
(08/13/2022) The body appears in good shape.
“Nice example of a classic Willys. Straight body, good paint and solid running gear. Civilian half cab canvas top and seat cushions manufactured by Beachwood canvas works.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(02/17/2022) Unclear what type of ‘love’ this jeep needs. This appears to have an overdrive. It’s powered by a Ford 4cyl. It might be worth a look.
https://yubasutter.craigslist.org/cto/d/gonzales-willys-jeep/7536436528.html
“We are selling our 1947 Willys jeep that needs some loving it’s been in storage for many years . It will make a great jeep for the rubicon are just for the fun of taking it out on week ends. Also I think it has T-90 Borg warn overdrive.”
Mike spotted this project for sale. There looks to be value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2899613243677769/
1947 Jeep willys frame finished, however I was in the process of restoration. Motor runs. it’s Missing seats and windshield. Original 4 cylinder motor No title”
This has some interesting mods, including changes to the sides of the body. The back has a mural and possibly the jeep’s former name (Fetch This).
https://slo.craigslist.org/pts/d/atascadero-1947-willys-cj2a/7538295286.html
“1947 project Willy’s barn find. Rolling chassis and no numbers. Was used as a sand drag jeep in the 70s & 80s and used to have a 327 corvette engine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5100. Pics updated on ad. A Reader looked at this and noted the following: “it has a lot of issues: rust holes in flooring, blowing white smoke, not staying in 3rd gear, etc.“
(04/19/2022) The jeep runs, but see above…
“1946 Willy’s Jeep runs great pinkslip in hand. Insured and registration up to date. New gas tank break lines,cylinder head and gasket. New tires about 30 miles on them.make reasonable offer.”
