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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
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,000
(10/07/2011) “fresh restore/mod, new body/paint, much is custom, zero rust, 225 buick v6, sm420 trans, dana 18 with overdrive, hydro clutch, 4wheel power disc, power tilt wheel, wrangler spring conversion, new dana hi pinion 44 front/rear with detroit locker and powertrax, 5:38 gears, full float rear axles and hi steer conversion ($7500), custom 17 gal fuel tank, new guages in box and new wiring in box, winch, new top just installed and new bestop classic seats, bedlinered inside and under. all professionally done . Beadlock wheels and 35″goodyear mtr’s like new. Runs and drives great.”
http://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/cto/3217623868.html
This appears in good shape, though it has an assortment of parts.
“Jeep willys the only issue with it is that I just replaced the brakes and cant get them adjusted right. It has a brand new alternator 12v and radiator. Full tune up, new hoses, new battery. Also the soft top is almost new.”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=21711304&cat=&lpid=&search=willys%20jeep
That rear passenger side quarter panel is rough, but there appears to be some value here.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. It is in very good restorable condition. Engine is sound as is the drive train. Has been mostly converted to 12volt. There is some rust in the usual places; tool box, battery tray and floor pans. I started to restore it about 2 yrs ago, but simply don’t have the time. The front fenders, hood and grill are currently off. It has a full soft top and doors. There is also an aluminum hardtop/ truck top and aluminum doors. This would be a great project to restore or stick the fenders and hood back on for a great hunting vehicle. Call or text, 803-374-4776”
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/3218513320.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This appears to have a VEC body. The grill appears to be from a later CJ-2A.
“1946 willys cj2a. restored by previous owner motor cranks with spark but refuses to start. I have too many projects and not enough time or energy to finish. new brake lines and wiring.I’m sure the milage is off but thats what the odometer says”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
Kind of a funky paint job, but otherwise sounds solid.
“600 miles on rebuilt motor and transmission.
Has big tires and wheels
All new breaks, master cylinder, universal joints, drive shaft, gas tank, fuel lines, fuel pump, 12 volt alternator, carburetor, voltage regulator, oil pump, water pump, re-cored radiator, clutch, gauges, soft top with doors, roll-bar, belts and hoses, and a new steering box.
Comes with all receipts and a clear title. It has always been garaged.
It has cammo paint.”http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/3215915544.html
It ran when parked 28 years ago . . .
“1946 Willys cj2a, ran when parked in garage 28 years ago. Currently does not start. Has split window assembly minus glass and factory roll cage. Floor shifted manual. Tires don’t hold air, body rust. Great project. Looking for title.”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/3214343717.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8900
It looks like this was a pretty complete rebuild, though it isn’t quite 100% stock.
“1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep
SN 138861
Full mechanical restoration with good body. Clear Kansas title. Matching serial numbers body and frame. Original Go-Devil 4 cylinder engine professionally restored. New: Electric ignition and coil, water pump and oil pump. Solex carburetor. Oil bath air filter. Original 3 speed transmission and 4 X 4 transfer case professionally restored. New exhaust system. New springs and shocks. Complete frame off restoration with new production OEM parts. Everything checked, bearings and seals replaced. New brakes, brake lines and master cylinder. New fuel tank, fuel lines and fuel transmitter. All new wiring. New driver and passenger seat cushions and covers. New bikini top custom made to fit role bar.
Driven 800 miles since complete restoration and works great! The body is in very good condition and very useable as is. The floors are rusted in the typical locations and ready for body restoration if desired.”
Will junk Monday if no one wants it. No pics provided.
“have a 1946 willys jeep for sale-has motor and trans-REALLY ROUGH!-have clear title- if no sale, will junk monday 400. 330-628-2903”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
The CJ-7 axles might be the nicest part of this. The rims look good, too.
“1948 willys jeep. no motor or trans. upgraded with cj7 axles. 700 OBO”
Doing some hub research today I ran across images of “Big Red“, the CJ-2A that lives in the Clackamas, Oregon, facility of Warn Industries. It’s a beautiful looking jeep that I plan to visit one of these days.
If you haven’t been to the Warn website, stop by the history page and check out the picture of the two odd jeeps taken early in Warn’s history when the shop was located in Seattle. I contacted Warn about the photos, but they couldn’t provide any additional information about the jeeps. I’ve never seen the body and frame modifications like those any where else. It looks like it turned CJ-2As into a truck.
Big Red:
Here’s a shot from the 208 Sema Show from Truckin
This looks pretty stock, but has plenty of rust, too. Mostly surface rust?
“We have a 1948 Willys CJ2A for $600. It has all the parts. Including all you need to put the V6 in it. It would be great to restore just don’t have the time. Call 870)805-0049 or 870)613-4310 calls only”
http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/3209094032.html
This looks solid.
“1948 Jeep CJ2A. Complete body-off restoration.
New springs and shocks
All new steering parts
Complete new brake system
Body Rhino lined top and bottom
All body seams have been welded and sealed
Electric wipers
New electrical system, wiring, lights etc.
Transmission has new clutch
Rebuilt radiator
New gas tank
New top with doors
Wheels sand blasted inside and out and painted
Complete new exhaust system
Cash only 214-478-2143 Ken”
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/3210273772.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Not much value here.
“mid 1940’s willys jeep. rough condition, does not run. do not know anything about it. make offer .”
This might be worth a look.
“I have a 1946 Willys jeep that I disassembled years ago and started to restore. This is pretty much a complete jeep, including seats, fenders,grill, windshield, as well as some extra parts (tire chains, etc). The price includes over $600 worth of new parts I had planned to use (new brake master cylinder, new gas tank, new wiper motor, new front bumper, and several other parts). Call me at 715-281-2434 if you would like more information.
http://wausau.craigslist.org/cto/3208633231.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
Here’s a nice CJ-2A with a rear PTO.
“Excellent condition, power takeoff, runs GREAT!!! Rare find! Thanks for looking!”
