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UPDATE: Still Available
“4 cylinder, hurricane engine, & runs great.
Call Steve: 8182610225”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/4365946896.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7700.
(01/14/2014) This looks in good shape.
“listing a very nice 1948 cj2a jeep that has been done in military desert tan color. jeep starts,runs and stops as it should. has perfect body with no rust or dings. has florida title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
“Farm fresh Willy for sale.. Cj2A (not sure on the exact year) it was running when it was parked, thats been quite a few years ago.. Jeep has no title. Make me an offer.. Send an email if interested.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
“Another Farm fresh Willy. This is an old CJ2A. Im not real sure on the year. This one was running when parked (years ago), im sure she’d go again. Jeep has no title. Make me an offer. Email with any questions..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It has a MB/GPW body. There’s some parts value. It’s a project. It’s very easy to climb underneath.
“1948 willys jeep rock crawler, wheels are rollers only, small tires goes with jeep, extended frame, dana 44 front, 12 bolt rear, out of 84 k5 blazer, no motor(set up for small block chevy), yes it does have(sm420 4 speed trans, novak adaptor, dana 20 transfer case), uses 1320 u joint, steering was set up hydraulic, have parts to set up manual w/powersteering $2,500.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(02/15/2014) The seller has spent quite a bit of money on it so far. The Warn summer hubs look good.
“HERE IS MY 1948 100% RUST FREE WILLYS CJ2A AND 7 TEAR COMPLETE MECHANICAL REBUILD PROJECT THAT I COMPLETED THIS PAST WEEK AND JUST GETTING A FEW MILES ON IT NOW….ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CALIFORNIA TO A PROMINENT CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIALIST AT THE TIME, THIS CJ2A HAS LIVED INDOORS IN THE DRY CALIFORNIA DESERT ALL OF IT’S LIFE UNTIL I WAS TOLD OF IT’S AVAILABILITY 6 YEARS AGO.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(10/16/2013) This has some underside rust.
“This began as a project 3 years ago. The jeep has been in a barn on the Ragan ranch for approx. 25 years where it sat after the brakes went out. It was moved to a different barn in Santa Ynez where I got it and brought it back into action in 2011. I use it now for my lawn care work in town. It has all original parts except for an alternator now, a 12 volt system and a solid state ignition. I have the original points distributor as well. It runs nicely and it is what it is. Yes, the horn works. I NEVER ride around with it without an overwhelming response form about Everyone who sees me. I ride with the windshield down. I arrested the surface rust. The under side needs some attention. Some small rust holes in the low side above the floor. The 4 wheel drive works sooooo well. I have two wheel brake cylinders to install for better braking.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2950.
Looks like the rear axle has been changed out for a wider one.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep CJ-2A. Chevy 327 V8 – Power Steering – New brake lines and drums – Edebrock Carb with K& N Fiiter – Tow Bar – Plow Attachments (plow not included) – Runs, Drives, Stops and Steers. Not a daily driver just a toy that will need tires and some TLC. Perfect Rat Rod Project.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Lots of updates.
“Frame up Restoration No Rust on this Jeep has been inside storage all year round for over 10 years
GM 396 6.5L Same one used in the early Corvette, Nova, Chevelle and so on
custom fuel tank
Custom Frame extension for room to move the 35” Mickey Thomsons
sits on Military closed knuckle axles manual locking hubs
Warn winch /custom fab bumpers Front and rear
4 point harness seats
Full soft top and doors included
Look close at the pictures this Willys is beautifully done and can be seen by appt.”
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD** as of (01/21/2015) being resold in Lake Chesdin, VA
(11/30/2013) This has a fiberglass body.
“Runs
302 engine
3 speed transmission
New exaust
New Rear Brakes
Needs
New Stearing box
Front Brakes.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
Not a great photo of the CJ-2A.
“Body and frame are in solid shape. No motor or transmission, transfer case is in the bed of the Jeep. We have a soft top with doors that come with it and some other after market parts if you are interested. $1000 obo.
Also have a 1987ish Jeep Cherokee, Chevy 4.3, 3 speed automatic transmission, it ran when I parked it. Has 3/4 ton axles with 5:13 gears and a detroit locker in the front and hardened shafts in front. Front axle is a Dana 44, rear is a corporate 14. $1000 obo…make me an offer, I want them both gone.”
No pics provided.
“1948 Willys CJ2A w/ title. PTO. Runs. Body needs work.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900
(02/25/2014) Looks solid.
“1948 Willys-Oveland CJ-2A 4X4 Jeep. The jeep has updated wheels and tires, updated brakes, The electrical system has been changed to 12V alternator. Jeep comes with tow bar, tire and gas can carrier, rollbar, New top, and rifle rack. No rips on seats, tool box under passenger seat is in very good condition. All New fuel pump, hoses, and battery. Runs Great.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500
(02/06/2014) This flattie looks nicely updated. I don’t recognize those tires.
“1946 WILLYS JEEPIT HAS A 4 BOLT MAIN 350 BORED 30 POSIA REAR END 538 GEARS FORD TOP LOADER 4 SPEED WITH OVER DRIVE NO RUST HAS A NEW TUBE”
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/02/2014) Unsure how much value is here.
“I have two Willys jeeps that I have and it want to see whats out there, open to trades. (Jeeps,Willys,tractors,skidsteers,cummins etc.) Shoot me a price!
419 four five zero thirteen eighteen.”
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/4362325262.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850
(05/31/2011) “FOR SALE 1946 WILLYS CJ2A UNIVERSAL 4 WHEEL DRIVE. ALL LIGHTS,BRAKES WORK AS WELL AS HORN STARTS AND RUNS GOOD . SMOKES A LITTLE. NEW PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND SEALS REPLACED IN TRANSFER CASE. NEW OIL IN TRANS/TRANSFER CASE. HAVE OLD TITLE FROM DECEASED OWNER. 4 WHEEL DRIVE WORKS GOOD ORG. GAS TANK HAS PIN HOLE. HAS REMOTE TANK NOW. OLD ONE IS INCLUDED. ORG SEAT FRAMES AND SEAT CUSHION SPRING ASSEMBLIES INCLUDED. SEROUIS BUYERS. NO TEXT MESSAGES PLEASE! RUSTY AND DINGS. GOOD FARM OR HUNTING RIG.”
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UPDATE: Still Available. Now priced at $4800
(11/16/2013) It’s missing the front bow holder, but otherwise looks like a good restoration candidate.
“Very nice, running, mostly original 1946 CJ2A. Primo restoration candidate because you’re starting with such a great Jeep. Runs and drives just fine. Brakes need work. It stops but very hard to lock up the wheels even if you stand on the brake pedal. Been in storage for many, many years, Started a mechanical restoration years ago but never finished. Other than the brakes, needs very little mechanically. Starts right up, everything works and drives just fine. Just need to be careful to allow enough distance in front of you to stop. Panic stops would not go well, everything else great.
Almost no rust at all. Have all the original wheels even though only one of the original ones is installed on it right now. Hard top from M38. Two broken side windows on hard top (vandalized) but windshield on Jeep itself is perfect.
All original except conversion to 12 Volts. Give me a call and come take it for a drive, everything works.
Andy
516-205-6978”
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/4360563810.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price
“First picture is a 1946 willys cj2a, second picture is a 1953 willys m38a.”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $4500.
“600 miles since complete rebuild. Has jeep transfer and differentials. Many new and used parts extra for it. ( springs, heater, metal roof and doors, axles , differentials.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
No title. There appears to be value.
“1948 Willys CJ2A. Too many projects and this one has to unfortunately go. Would be good to restore or for any way you would like. No title, bill of sale only. No title record in SC so a SC title can be obtained. $1500.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
“1949 willys CJ2A flatfender jeep. complete restoration. Specs. Chevy 4.3L V6 Fuel injected Vortec Engine, A BUILT TH350 Automatic transmission, and to compensate for the automatic Four wheel disk brakes, DANA 44’s Front & Rear, Detroit Lockers Front & Rear, Brand new electrical. Marine ENGINE MANAGEMENT MODULE thats submergable to 50ft of water. All wheite back racing guages, Rhino lined interior and under side of jeep. Axles have 5.38 gear ratio. 35×14.5/16″ Super swamper boggers. Its a 10K Flatfender nobody has them.”
UPDATE: Was priced at $2500. **SOLD**
(10/11/2013) This might be an earlyish 1946 based on the data tags.
“1947 Jeep Willys CJ-2A. All original! (Serial on engine/chassis match) tires stay up, good tubes. No major mods! Original flathead 4 cyl engine runs well! 12v system. Original 3 speed-low/high transmission. Jeep runs and drives well, needs brake work however. Has body rust. Amazing to be in original condition rare vehicle.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/30/2015) No pics provided.
“1948 willys jeep 4cyl runs but needs work good project or ??? was used on ranch for many years registration is currently on NON-OP PINK IN HAND”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1200.
(03/02/2014) Unusual windshield.
“This is the perfect project vehicle when its done its a 20000 dollar jeep these are the most desiarable jeeps ever made it has a v6 and all the right running gear in it”
http://mohave.craigslist.org/atq/4359972197.html
The Taylors of Walnut Hill, Kansas, were featured in the March 1948 issue of Country Gentleman. They owned the Walnut Hill Hereford Ranch. I googled the ranch, but it no longer appears active under that name.
According to the article, “Tom Taylor bought his his CJ-2A jeep with some misgivings, but the jeep is probably his favorite piece of equipment. He now declares he wouldn’t know how to farm without it.”
Closeup of the CJ-2A
The article also notes, “The most original item is their repair-trailer, a wheeled frame of six-inch tubular steel which serves as compressed-air tank, carrying its own power, equipped for spray-painting, lubrication-pressure, welding and acetylene-torch cutting.”
Custom trailer for welding, cutting and mobile power. It appears the CJ-2A has an bed extender along with an extra tall rear seat (custom seat?).
