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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3950.
This has a variety of customizations.
“1948 Jeep Willy V8 Automatic
Brakes, lights, horn and wipers are good.
New engine and battery.
Transmission and engine both run good.
New tires
New radiator
New registration”
UPDATE: Was $3850. **Status Unknown**
(10/28/2013) The Studebaker motor looks good in there.
“Very solid classically modified Willys CJ-2A, loaded with after market accessories.
I have owned this jeep for several years and lightly used it around my property. I picked it up in Salt Lake City from the son of the man who had owned it most of it’s life. He had used it for hunting and just tooling around in his retirement, in Arizona. He had purchased the Jeep from a family friend where it started it’s life, in Wyoming. Due to the Jeep’s life in dry climates, it remains very solid.
The Jeep was classically modified many years ago to give it more power. As was common in the 50’s, it had it’s motor replaced with a Studebaker Champion 6 Cyl for a boost in power. That engine remains and is a strong and solid runner. It does seem to need some carburetor work right now. It starts well and runs well but is a bit finicky getting the revs up. Once there, it cruises well. The only other real issue with the Jeep is the radiator has a few small leaks and has to be watched.
The Jeep is a classic example of a Jeep modified to meet the owner’s quirks through the addition of some Willys options and aftermarket accessories.
-It has two heaters in it (one for each side)
-It has mounting hardware for a soft top
-It had a special spare carrier mounted on the tailgate (removed and still have)
-It has a 6/12 volt radio
-It has an ash tray mounted in the dash
-It has turn signals
-It has heavy duty home made bumpers
-It had a folding game reck welded to the rear bumper (removed and still have)
-It had a gun rack mounted between the seats (removed and still have)
-It has a brake booster
-It has 16″ wheels (15″ was standard)
-It has lockout front hubs
-It has a welded rear end to give true 4wd capability
-It has a removable tow bar for 2″ hitch
-The coolest and rarest feature on the Jeep is a PTO driven winch, which works great and is very handy
The Jeep is very solid and with someone who can address the carburetor issue, will be a good strong vehicle for years to come.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4700
“Abandoned frame-up restoration. Reproduction body from original press – red powder coat, new seat frames, gas tank all powder coated. Frame treated with Por-15, original engine, new wiring harness, new military style unidirectional tires, approx. 90% parts new, used, or original with jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6495
(09/03/2013) Looks like a good parade jeep.
“This is a 1949 CJ3A. It has a MB grill and windshield. Was purchased as a hobby for my boys and they have no interest. Gotta get it out of my garage. New wiring harness, gauges. Everything works fine. No emergency brake. Only serious inquiries need respond. Great jeep for the ranch or deer lease or just for having FUN.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4700.
(10/09/2013) This VEC no longer is a column shift.
“4 Cyl 3 speed. CLEAR TITLE
Soft top and doors-great condition
Winch, heater, backseat, all NEW gauges
Far too many new parts and work done to list here
Runs and drives great. everything WORKS
The price is FIRM, so please don’t ask. No trades of any kind.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
(08/18/2013) This might be a nice rig.
“1946 CJ-2A Willys Jeep
Standard 3 speed with overdrive
Small block Ford V-8 engine
Runs/drives great
Asking $6,000”
This looks solid. It is listed as a ’46, but with the spare tire on the driver’s side, it may be a “lefty”. This also has the wrong grille for a ’46.
“1946 Jeep CJ2A Flat Fender
Excellent Condition / Fully Restored
– Manual Transmission
– Brown Exterior & Interior
– New Full Canvas Top
– New Backseat
– New Exhaust
– New Running Gear
– New Wiring
– New Tires
– All Steel
$7,500.00 OBO
If Interested Please Call – (814) 724-8438”
http://meadville.craigslist.org/cto/4150455837.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Looks like a good jeeping jeep.
“’47 Willy’s CJ2A Project Jeep with small block V-8, 3 speed with overdrive and Dana axles. $5500”
Well, it used to run.
“For sale is this ’47 Willys. Ran good when I parked it 2-3 years ago.
Asking $1500.00 OBO
Call 903-880-7761”
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/4112234402.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was on Craigslist. No price provided.
(10/08/2013) Some serious money was spent on this build.
“1946 Willys Show Jeep. $38K Invested. 454!! 430 HP. PS. PB. 214 Miles.
OWN TODAY FOR ABOUT HALF OF THE BUILD COST!
100% Show quality Jeep. Multiple Trophy Winner. There is nothing less than show quality craftsmanship or brand name parts and accessories on this rare Jeep.
214 test miles since frame off, nut and bolt restoration and customization:
-Body taken off frame, primed and professionally painted custom Forest Green. 200 man hours of custom work including: fully fabricated rocker area, flat fenders, battery relocation to rear passenger fender with access door, etc, etc .
-Frame acid dipped and painted and POR15 (Rust prevention).
-Professionally rebuilt 454 Big Block motor. Estimated 430 Horsepower. Msd ignition. Painless wiring. Aluminum radiator. K&N Air filter and air cleaner. Edelbrock performance parts. Fully chromed and detailed.
-Rebuilt 400 Turbo Automatic transmission with quick shifter on the floor.
-Custom Dual Exhaust with Headers. SOUNDS NASTY. Crowds flock to this Jeep at Car Shows but when you turn it on, the entire show hovers around. The video does not do it justice.
-Power Steering.
-Power Brakes.
-4×4 All gone through with new hubs and new twin Stick transfer case.
-$2K Custom hidden stereo with remote. Fosgate Speakers below seats.
-2 1/2 inch suspension lift with custom shocks and customs steering stabilizer.
-New 33 x 14.5 and Interco Trxus tires.
-Deep dish polished aluminum eagle alloys.
-New custom leather front seats and black Best Top rear seat. All new custom cut carpet with leather edging. Full lap seat belts.
-Grant banjo wood steering wheel.
-All billet aluminum steering column with tilt.
-All new AutoMeter dolphin style gauges. Odometer set after 200 mile run time / testing and shows 14miles.
-Heater craft heater.
-Custom fabricated dash to hold gauges and switches.
-New stainless steel wiper blade motor covers.
-Custom Powdercoated roll cage.
-Custom tuffy security products locking console.
-Custom LED lights throughout.
-All new chrome everywhere.
-Stainless steel battery kill switch on rear inner fender.
-Chrome Fire Extinguisher.
-Full NEW Best Top soft top and doors (Shown in pictures)
In Full Disclosure, after reviewing the jeep with a fine toothed comb, the items that are not 100% show quality include:
-There is a pencil tip chip in the paint. See detailed pictures of each below.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6999
(10/06/2013) This looks nice. I wonder if this was originally a lefty? If so it’s a ’48.
“For sale is a 1947 Willys CJ-2A. It was completely restored about 8 years ago. Complete frame up restoration including an engine rebuild. Nearly everything is original. Body had floors replaced and frame had some reinforcing. The whole jeep is painted in POR15 products–the body is painted in their 2 part epoxy. Electrical was converted to 12 volt. Has original glass fuel pump and oil filter. Head is actually stamped Ford from an earlier military jeep. Tires are in excellent shape. As with any vehicle so old, there are some little things that can always be done.”
UPDATE: Was priced at $7800.
(10/02/2013) This appears to be a mix of 2A and MB parts.
“1946 Willy’s Jeep CJ-2A …Best Willy’s Body on the Planet.
Always Stored Inside and driven very little.
The owner of Elitch Gardens in Denver owned since new
Mileage is 1398 and is believed to be actual because of the long time it was in storage and the Excellent Condition of the Body.
This is a early Built Jeep with a 1945 Military Style Body with 1946 Options
Very Rare to find it with both combinations. Best of Both Worlds.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4,500. Clutch just went out and seller doesn’t want to spend any money to fix.
(07/28/2013) This has a variety of updates. It looks like a solid jeeping jeep.
“46 Willys CJ2A Flat Fender Jeep
Better than restored….
Buick 225 CI V6
Spring Over Axle done the right way with high steer, good geometry and brand new YJ leaf springs.
Power Saginaw steering
3/4 Ton Dana 44’s
Warn full floating axles in the rear
4 wheel power disk brakes
Bullet proof Muncie SM420 4 speed with a 7.05:1 first gear & Dana Spicer 18 T-Case
New rear driveshaft and u-joints from Drivelines NW
35″ tires with tons of tread left on 15″ beadlock wheels
Rhino lined wheel wells + inside and underneath the tub
YJ tilt steering column
New belts, plug wires, rotor, distributor cap, points, etc…
Current daily driver, but I’d like to pay off credit card debt from fixing the transmission on another vehicle.
It drives great around town and on the freeway + could still climb a tree.
Clean title in hand & new tabs, drive it home.
The winch as seen in the pics is no longer on the truck.
Thanks,Matt
4 two five – 26 O – four six four 1”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/4061444863.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It has a variety of changes.
“New tires, shocks and seats. Crammed with a Chevy V-8 and a 12 volt.. Very powerful. Very fast. Will climb anything.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/14/2013) This might be worth a look. Burns is a small town in Oregon that’s pretty far from other towns.
“1947 willys jeep all original, no rust, straight body, $2800 obo. Call Aaron 541-58nine-015six.”
http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/4114194703.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was priced at $1000.
It’s rough.
“47 Willys. This thing needs a lot of work. I repeat, needs lots of work. Has rust and has been modified over the years. Has 4 cyl. Never had it running. Have clear title. I have $1000 invested and that’s what I want back. Trades Possible.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
It’s a project.
“Restoration project.”
UPDATE: Jeep that was originally part of this ad sold, but extra engine still available. No pics provided.
“Not running condition, project vehicle with good frame
4 cylinder, 4 wheel drive, rear power take off
clear title in my name
includes extra engine”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
“This “Barn Find” is a 1947 Willys custom jeep! The original builder and owner worked as an engineer at SAC and also owned a Suds and Dogs restaurant. At one time it was a plow truck for winter and has a pto on the back for mowing grass in the spring and summer. Rusty!! Needs restoring. The motor is not original it is a ford falcon 6 seems to be stuck. Have no Idea about the transmission but do know that the drive shaft will spin if you lift the tires off the ground. The pto drive shaft also spins.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900.
“excellent running fast and reliable,current tags..no rust, rhino lined interior and under carraige..1947 willys 350 chevy 350hp corvette double hump feulie heads, very smooth shifting 4 spd muncie, newer dana diffs.turn type, new seats,binimi top, power steering, fuel cell and battery in rear,tilt steering wheel,electric fuel pump,good tires,very fast dirt and street,flys on the highways.. starts right up even if sitting for long period of time.all lights and blinkers work,edelbrock carb.,and headers..”
UPDATE: Was $1050.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A. We don’t know much about it. We were told it runs but the starter is weak. It’s just more of a project than we are ready for. Clear title. As is. The tow bar works good and fit’s a 2″ ball.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4300
(10/17/2013) This has at least one military fender. It looks solid.
“The Willys has the original 4 cylinder, runs great and drives good. This is a great hunting or 4 wheeling rig. The body has no rust but does need paint. It is currently registered non-op and does not leave my property and has a clean title. It has front disc brakes/over-drive and hubs front and rear”
In 2009 I hauled up a flatfender body from a seller in Boise (where I was living) to Paul in La Conner, Wa. Since that time, he’s been busy rebuilding it. It sure looks good!
Paul writes, “What you see is a conglomeration of what you brought up here several years ago and a couple of “farm/orchard” jeep’s from Wenatchee plus new parts from major suppliers. it looks good, runs good and is “cute”. I have a roll bar I am going to re-configure (single hoop with stiffeners) that I will install for safety reasons and ad 3 point safety belts, no rear seat so no rear belts. It has 15 inch wheels and radial street tires on it now but a friend of mine found five really nice 16 inch wheels at the Monroe swap meet a couple of weeks ago so sometime soon we will add those with new era correct tires to the “look”
Here are the parts I loaded onto the back of a truck in 2009:
And here is how it looks now:
Mike found this nice 47 CJ in Mobile, Al. at a little car show. He writes, “naturally it was the only Jeep. It is in good shape, it’s not for sale and he said he paid about 5k for it and has had to do nothing to it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
This looks in good shape. It appears to have an early grille.
“The first Jeep Willys is a 1948 bright yellow rag top. The interior and the rag top is in very good condition. Its have been rebuilt from the ground up using all most all the original parts and runs very well. Has been parked for a long time but has been cranked once a week. I want this to go to good people who will run them and maintenance them as needed.”
