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Here’s a crazy looking jeep. The auction is located at 421 Market St. Byron, IL on Sunday Sept 30th.
“Custom 1957 Willys Jeep w/ ’63 Corvette 327 engine”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1535844&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
UPDATE: This looks pretty good.
“SAT. SEPT. 15, 2012, 9 AM – PREVIEW 8 AM
CHARLIE PAXTON, 136 RANKINHILL RD. TROUTMAN, NC 28166
DIRECTIONS:(from Charlotte or Statesville) I-77 exit 42, right turn onto hwy. 115/21. Travel approx. 1.2 mi., Right on Flower House Loop Rd., Left on Rankinhill Rd. Sale on Right…look for auction signs.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This might be worth a closer look.
“runs and drives, great shape, clear title, may consider newer cj wrangler as part trade? 953-3910”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
This may have a set of early hubs.
“For sale 1946 willys Jeep. Ran when parked several years ago. Was told it has a 1949 engine. Pretty solid body with some rust in the floor. Decent shape for it’s age. No title and not running. $900 OBO Possible trade for Rat Rod project, 57 chevy stuff or good 220 volt mig welder.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750
(10/17/2010) This has seen some mods. It needs some work.
“This is a 1947 willys cj2a jeep. This jeep runs good and is ready to roll!!! Has Clean title!!! and is ready for plates if you so desire.
This thing is loaded with mods!!!
Some of the mods this jeep has are,
Buick v6 225 oddfire
Dual exhaust
I believe Dana 44 and 25 axles.?
Go Rhino front axle guard
Dana transfer case
Gm 4 speed tranny
Hurst 4 speed shifter
285/75/r16 16inch BFG Baja Champion tires
2inch body lift
Unknown Rancho suspension lift(I’m thinking 2 or 4 inch)
4 rancho rs6000 shocks
2 qualitex seats
Seatbelts
Front and Rear round push bumpers
Lights and toggle switch Blinkers
New wiring
Power Steering
Roll Bar
Fiberglass front fenders and hood
Hanging pedals mod
Doors and cover kit(has not been installed)
All gauges work except speedometer(See Below)
Now for the Cons
Crack in windshield
Crack below winshield in dash
Wipers don’t work
Speedometer doesn’t work(has no speedo cable installed).”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
(04/15/2012) “1947 Flat Fender Willys Jeep (CJ2A). This is the real thing….not a fiberglass copy. Body and frame are both from 1947.
Drive train has been upgraded:
151 Iron Duke 2.5 liter Engine from a 1982 CJ5.
4-speed manual transmission also from 1982 CJ5
Dana 300 transfer case
Axles:
Dana 30 front axel with locker
AMC 20 rear axel with upgraded solid axles and locker
Wheels and tires
33 inch super swampers on 15×10 american racing wheels
Runs and drives great, can go anywhere. It’s a great Jeep and I hate to get rid of it, but I need something a little bigger. Body tub is rhino-lined inside, can be hosed out to clean. Front seats are a bit torn up and could use seat covers. Rear bench in good shape. Top has a few minor tears, but still works great. Minor surface rust in places, but no cancer.
Includes:
9000 lb Ramsey Winch
Full Roll Cage
Front detachable tow bar and electric connections (to flat tow behind a car or RV)
Rear receiver, ball, and electric connections for towing a trailer
Front disk brakes, rear drum.
New master cylinder for brakes and hydraulic clutch, new clutch slave cylinder
New Optima red top battery
Power steering
Electric fan for cooling
Besttop Supertop soft top and doors
Bikini top
Rancho RS7000 shocks upfront
KC daylighters on front bumper
Schroth Racing 5 point harness for driver.
Rear seat folds forward to give room in the back
Suspension and body lifts, upgraded leaf springs,
The Odometer reads 61000 miles but don’t even ask the total mileage because I can’t tell you….this Jeep is 64 years old.
I would like to trade for a Jeep CJ7 in good condition, mostly stock (lifts are okay).
Preferred features:
4.2L 258ci inline 6
5-speed manual transmission
Hard top
Hard doors
Front disk brakes”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
This might be worth a look.
“Rebuilt L134 Go Devil engine, newer military tires plus spare, lots of spare parts. Licensed and registered till 12/12.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(06/06/2012) Lots of mods to this flat tie.
“Fiberglass body
Powered by a 283
Twin stick transfer case
12 gallon fuel cell
Detroit locker rear
7500 obo
Call Rick at 209-380-3696”
http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/3227997083.html
No pics provided and no description.
“call for info 1500 obo 3042673032 phillip”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
(11/08/2011) “1948 Willys CJ2A – Original flathead engine, rebuilt 4cyl, new clutch, orignal rebuilt 3sp tranny, new radiator, new gas tank, new water and fuel pump, disc brakes on front, dual resevoir master cylinder, tilt steering, chevy steering box, full cage, body in good condition, needs tires am/fm cd player.
Starts everytime! Very dependable, great hunting machine! Asking $3800.00 but willing to negotiate some. Also consider trade for a decent camp trailer. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Check out the 100 mile-per-hour speedometer. Is that aftermarket or from a different vehicle?
“WOW! Can you say classic that can take you anywhere you want to go! With 2 Superlow 4×4 gears and a 6000 pound WARN Winch, hit the trails and make heads turn! 3 Speed manual transmission with WARN Overdrive. This is no common off roading vehicle, this 1949 Willys can go in a car show Saturday, and on the trails Sunday!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5400
“Here is the story this Willys lived it first 62 years in Eastern Oregon. I bought it about one year ago for a hunting and pleasure rig. It was repainted about four years ago and had a pretty complete restoration at that time. Still has original Flathead 4cylinder, selectro hubs, 12volt system. rest of drivetrain is stock with 16″ wheels.
Since I have had rig I installed the Superlift 1″ soft ride springs, the later style shackles, superlift shocks, I had R&P 4X4 install updated CJ5 steering system and front 11″ Drum brakes.. This vehicle runs and drives awesome for being 63 years old.
Is this a perfect show quailty rig no. With that being said you would have to look long and hard to find a willys of this vintage in this kind of shape.
The only negative thing I can say is the original CJ2A Window was modified for single plate of glass, it works just not as nice as a cj3a window frame, also the wiper motor needs wired.
I have had several jeep and willys experts look at this rig and it does appear to be rust free. I’m selling only because I feel guilty about using a rig this nice for hunting and would hate to cause any damage to it ”
This runs and drives.
“Well, I’ve changed direction again and need to sell the 2a. I thought about using it for parts, selling what I could and scrapping the rest. But, after I got her started, and looking her over, I realized that this ’46 was pretty original and unmolested. She’s too good to part out, and would make a good restoration project if one wanted to start cheap. Has clean title, matching frame and vin numbers. Hood straight, fenders good, grill good, surface rust on frame, but sound. In the pictures, you’ll see some 24 volt parts that come with it. Youtube video of motor running and jeep moving are at
http://www.youtube.com/user/nedmcclung I think. I just want what I’ve got in her, so it’s yours for $1000 cash. Located in Atlantic Beach, NC. My phone is 252-three, four, nine-twothreefoureight for questions.”
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3226907317.html
UPDATE: Was $2000. **SOLD**
It runs and drives, but looks rough.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A. Runs and drives. Has brakes. Bottom of tub and frame is rusty has been in WI its whole life. Floor boards and back pan were replaced. Rest is solid. All original drive train. 6V. Rewired with turn signals. Put on a 6v alternator, new glass, new shocks, ignition and plugs and fuel pump. Don’t have original seat frames. Have extra parts to go with it. Good hunting/farm truck or restore. Clean WI title ready to licence. Will take trades on things that go bang, ski doo rev, tundra or utility sled of compareble value”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(07/09/2012) Needs plenty of work to be restored.
“THIS JEEP WAS SENT FROM THE WILLYS FACTORY TO HOWSE FIRE AND APPARATUS IN INDIANA AND OUTFITTED AS A FIRE TRUCK IN 1947 FOR THE CITY OF ST. MARTINVILLE, LA. I AM THE 2nd OWNER. THE FIRE EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED BY THE FIRE DISTRICT 1 MONTH PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE. I HAVE ALL OF THE FIRE EQUIPMENT EXCEPT FOR THE 2 TOOL BOXES AND A COUPLE OF THE ALUMINUM TUBING FOR THE LADDER RACK THAT I KNOW OF. THE BODY IS RUST FREE EXCEPT FOR SURFACE RUST. THE ORIGINAL JACK IS STILL IN THE TOOL BOX. THE JEEP IS FULLY OPERATIONAL BUT WILL NEED A NEW BATTERY. BUYER WILL HAVE OPTION TO PURCHASE A LARGE INVENTORY OF NEW OLD STOCK PARTS FOR $1000.00.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“Nicely restored 1948, Willys cj-2a jeep. The following has been done: Replacement body tub kit, Fully Rebuilt engine, transmission and axles gone thru with new seals and bearings, new clutch, full brakes and master cyl, 4 new Firestone 6.00-16 NDT tires, New exhaust, shocks, upholstery, glass…etc.
Jeep has a full rear PTO mounted, along with brackets from a Monroe 3 point hitch (gone)
Jeep runs, drives and stops perfectly, and has clear NYS title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
It looks nice. It must have been switched to a floor shift at some point.
“1945 Cj2a Willys Jeep. 90 percent restored. Serial #11325. Body #1824. New tires, paint, seat covers. Transmission, transfer, and 4×4 all work perfectly. This is an exceptionally clean Willys Jeep and has won many awards at car shows.It is 1 of only 1825 built during the last 6 months of 1945. It has original color scheme of Pasture Green with Autumn Yellow wheels. It is extremely fun to drive and is driven daily. For the right price, you should enjoy this Jeep as much as we have. If you have any question, please don’t hesitate to call me.”
UPDATE: This appears to have been sold. Was priced at $2200.
“I have a 1946 willys army jeep its an all steel body in excellent condition for its age would be the perfect mud truck or rock crawler, for the most part its all there and just needs to be put together a great winter project. I have a propane powered 4.3l Chevy vortech motor with all the advance adapters parts needed to mount a willys transmission, also I have headers an edlebrock intake and a pulling cam incase you want to put a carb on the motor. I have a willys trans and transfer case out of a newer willys wagon. It has jeep yj springs and is sprung over scout Dana 44 axles with 4.10 and warn manual locking hubs. The right side knuckle is machined down for cross over steering and cost several hundred alone. Has pedals and power brake booster from a yj and a gm power steering box. It has 35 inch tires in the pics just to give you an idea how tall it is I also have another set of tires and wheels you can have. I have a very rare willys jeep pickup cap and doors that also go with the jeep, I also have two brand new best top seats the windshield and all the lights gauges and covers. If you have any questions please let me know I have way to many projects and have to let some go. I have a lot invested into this thing and I’m a little flexable on the price but please no low ballers. I know there is more I’m missing but whatever I have is all yours. I will consider trades for a bobber, a chopper, or a vw golf mk4 I dont mind doing work on them or cash up/down. Thank you for looking.”
Not sure there is much value here.
“2 willis jeeps, one missing an engine, the other missing the rear axle. Civilian CJ2’s. $300 each, or $500 for the pair. Please call 615-330-6834”
http://meadville.craigslist.org/cto/3216303723.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4595.
(01/30/2012) This looks solid, though the bottom of the body has been replaced with diamond plating.
“Original 4 cylinder flat head with brass radiator. New gas tank, leaf springs, wiring (converted to 12V), new exhaust and battery. Plow, heater, winch, high beams, blinkers. 1974 hard top with removable doors. Rear seat, front seats recovered. Military tires with spare. Diamond plate on bottom of body. Has been licensed and inspected and used on road. Owned for 20 years.”
I ran across Milk River’s website, located in Alberta, Canada. To help support the Milk River Fire Department, they have printed t-shirts with an illustration of the department’s 1947 CJ-2A Fire Jeep. You can email them here for more information: http://milkriver.ca/government/town-departments/emergency-services/47-willys-t-shirts-for-sale/sendto_form
Here’s a picture of their Fire Jeep:
There appears to be some value here.
“1947 Willy CJ2A Jeep, this is a restoration project $1,100 OBO 6 zero five eight 8733 five 6”
http://sd.craigslist.org/cto/3219536356.html
No pics provided. I’m not sure what’s here.
“1945 ford jeep, for sale. Original 4 banger, enough parts to build another engine, Ran when it was parked. Been sitting several years. Complete with rag top. May be interested in trade–riding lawn mower- 4×4 or small 2 or 4 wheel Dr. truck or ???– mick 509-six-seven-one 2863. Photos available”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
(08/15/2012) It appears solid.
“Hi, i am selling my1946 cj2a jeep willys. it is great condition and freshly restored. i rebuilt the engine from the ground up using all top of the line parts. all of the lights and electrial and switches are brand new also. has new original seats in the front and than a 1998 yj back seat that comes out. over all condition of jeep is great, i love it and hate to sell it but was in a bad accident and have priorities now. asking 6000 or best offer for the jeep because i have much more than that into it.”
No pics provided. In the title the seller notes he is parting it out.
“1948 CJ2A I’m selling a Jeep that I was planning on restoring , I’m selling it because I don’t have the time anymore. The Jeep sit on its ORIGINAL drivetrain, axles, tranny, and L134 engine. the engine DOES TURN!!! I have several new items that I did not installed and are included with the Jeep. I will be doing some work on my home so I need the Jeep out of my property , so i can let it go for a REASONABLE OFFER !!! Call me or leave me a message for more details or more detailed pictures $2,500 o.b.o. (928)210-1552 , my name is Joe .”
http://yuma.craigslist.org/cto/3219463599.html