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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!”
This might be worth a look.
“This was a project, totally rebuilt by my husband. Sadly he doesnt drive it anymore and it really deserves more dignity than sitting in the driveway. It will run, needs one part replaced (I believe an oil filter but my husband can give you ALL specs on this gem). All work done by my husband, who is a mechanic by trade.
If interested in more information about the jeep, respond to this post and he will get back with you. This jeep is located in Alexandria, Va.”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/3207407014.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
Isn’t the front bumper mounted upside down? Not that it is a big deal, but just wondering.
“This 1946 jeep has to be seen to be appreciated. It has had everything replaced from wiring to brake lines. The emergency brake has been completely rebuilt and has the original 134 engine that has also been rebuilt. All new gauges, fuel tank ,fuellines, lights, tires, and rhino lined under and inside. It also has a roll bar. The upholestry needs to be replaced but I have a place in Texas that does the original front and rear. You really must see this to appreciate. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(05/26/2012)
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. Runs great. Body rebuilt by the Sears Oil Company in Rome, New York using heavy gauge steel. Plow included and the all brakes work. It has been converted to 12 volt system. This Jeep was used by Rome Memorial Hospital in the 2012 Honor American Day Parade that is why is it painted on Military colors. I am asking $2000.00 and at that price I am breaking even on what I have into it so the price is firm.”
Here’s a DJ-3A body on (probably) a CJ-2A frame and running gear.
“Up for sale a 1948 CJ2A Willys Jeep, 3 spd trans, 2 spd case, lock out front hubs, with new brake cylinders on all 4 wheels. Excellent tires with new spare mounted on swing away tire carrier. Has reciever hitch and tow bar shown in pictures. Shocks recently changed and all spring shackle bolts have grease fittings. Has roll bar and bucket seats in front with bench seat in rear. Motor was built by Hansen Machine shop in Salt Lake City around 3 years ago, with aproximately 500 miles since. Has fold down windshield with perfect glass. Color is tourquoise green, do not know when painted, but in great condition. W/wiper motors not working, everything else works fine. Odometer shows 7803 miles, not certified but from condition of unit could be original. According to previous owner of 15 years he only drove it a total of 1500 miles, has service manual but no top or doors. I am listing this for the owner, a freind of mine so call him with any ?? ‘s. Dave Smith 702-232-5601”
View all the information on eBay
What’s strange about this ad is that there are no pictures of the jeep’s topside. Four are of the underside and one is of the front bumper area.
“1947 Willy, This jeep is ready to go anywhere you want. Frame off restored, Orginal drive train. New Radiator. New fuel tank. solex carburator. Converted to 12v. 6000# winch with remote, Front tow bar. ###Additional Parts for this price### One rebuilt short block,,,One rebuilt trans…One new master cylinder…One brake drum….Two hubs….Two spendles…Two Heads…..Two oil pans….plus many small misc parts…You can call Doug at 580-399-0074, anytime before 9pm….or Larry 580-399-1552 before 11pm.. Super jeep, ready for hunting, river if you like or just driving on the road. Also has new tires,,,,I know that I am missing alot of stuff. Oh yea, super transfer case bullet proff, with Hi- Lo, and of course, manul trans.”
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/3206153843.html
This looks like an older build.
“1947 willys jeep.
401 buick nailhead
saginaw 3 speed
pto winch runs great
$2200 obo call or text 509-952-3222”
http://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/3206417484.html
This Texas hunter has the seats up front.
“Willys Jeep CJ2A made in 1947. A great hunting vehicle and is mechanically restored. No title (can’t be registered for the street).”
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3206144702.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(07/09/2012) “Fully restored Jeep. Includes original 16″ wheels with knobbny tires and back seat. New radiator, waer pump, fan belt, thermostat, carbuetor, air filter, tires, brakes, starter, generator, voltage regulator, battery, upholstery, clutch, and rebuilt transmission and transfer case. 50,000 original miles. Worth an easy $4500. Home for sale, and I can’t take it with me. Drive anywhere. Runs fine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
If you live in the Northeast, you might be interested in a classified ad site called Uncle Henrys. After Glenn forwarded me an ad for a wagon, I discovered a couple flatties. Except for a few minor issues, this cj-2a looks good.
“19 ROOM ESTATE SALE – WOW! 9-2 Sat., August 11 at 1074 Route 302, Naples, ME – next to fire station. Unique sale. Bakeware, primitives, ironware, canning jars, antique radio, old bottles, signs, 1946 restored Willys jeep – a rare find in this cond.! Antique picture frames, antique telephone, enamelware, musical instruments, wood levels, new keyboard/stand, vintage Columbia bicycles, old record collection, 1800s/early 1900s items, antique bottles, Larkin and Gov. Winthrop desks, oak furniture, maple table/chairs, sewing and quilting supplies, vintage perfume bottles, old game pieces/toys, industrial sewing machine, front load washer, 1950s items, rug making wool, 1946 restored Willys jeep – a rare find in this condition! 1996 Mercury Sable. More at every sale!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“46 willy jeep 4 wheel drive, 350 chevy motor, 350 tran, new wheels and tires. 250. miles on build.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
It’s rough, but there might be some value here.
“Just pulled this 1948 Willys Jeep out of my Grams Barn. She Wants it to go to a good home. Does Not run. But she does have the reg/ title. First $600.00 takes it away. Must go SOON or it will be SCRAPPED!!!!!!!!! ”
This runs and drives. It appears to have M-38 data plates.
“1948 WILLYS RUNS GOOD AND IS DRIVEABLE SOLID BODY NEEDS WORK ON FLOORS CHANGED TO 12 VOLTS HAVE SEAT FRAMES ECT ======= NO EMAILS PHONE CALLS ONLY 207 251 9272 ALSO HAVE GAS TANK===== SEAT FRAMES===PLUS XTRA PARTS===== PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS AUTO IS OVER 60 YEARS OLD [SO DONT LOOK FOR A NEW OR FULLY RESTORED JEEP AND DONT WASTE MY TIME OR YOURS===THIS DOES NEED WORK===== ”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/3185740406.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
While there is value here, it isn’t because this is in ‘original’ shape. Note the dual color scheme on the fenders . . .
“ORIGINAL 1948 CJ2A ARMY JEEP IN GREAT SHAPE STREET LEGAL WITH INSPECTION RUNS GREAT ALOT OF ATTENTION SHOW AND GO”
