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UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/12/2022) This looks like a good restoration project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/349450713879945
“Early 1946 cj2a vec column shift all original runs good no smoke has rear main oil leak original tan with orange wheels original non solid rims rear seat working sparton horn all gauges work has nos temp gauge i have working key coil clean title”
UPDATE: Pete looked at this jeep, but discovered the serial number doesn’t match the title.
The front floors look solid and original. Seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/475134801039712
“Jeep Willy for sale. Asking $6,500 OBO. Jeep runs well and is rust free. Tags and registration up to date. Also willing to trade for a commuter car. Please send me a message for any questions .”
Looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/539410577910480
“1948 willys cj2a. Runs excellent. Stock drive train. Clean but not perfect. Ready for summer cruising or to build for the trails.”
Has a few minor mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/700393524568560
“GOOD WEATHERS COMING CAN’T YOU SEE YOURSELF DRIVING IN THE SUN IN THIS 1946 CJ2a. Original engine and drive train. Warn locking hubs. Stored in doors. Starts and runs. Could use tune up miles in add is a guess”
Not a whole lot of value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1915110115366316
“Parts jeep. No title. Bill of sale.OBO.”
Has all new body. Restoration is incomplete.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/269854441967298
“1946 Jeep Willys CJ-2A · Driven 21,722 miles *All new body and fenders *New carb and electrical *All new exhaust *Original go devil 4 cyl. *New engine and transmission mounts *New breaks *New seat frames *Reconditioned windshield and hood *Frame was completely striped and sand blasted. ~Comes with everything seen in the pictures and all the parts to finish it (except the tire dollys).~ It ran when I started the restoration. I just don’t have the time to finish it. All that’s left is to finish installing the new alternator(or reinstalling the old generator-also included) connecting the electrical, and connecting the fuel line. •PLEASE NO LOW BALL OFFERS- THEY WILL BE IGNORED• Located in Mountain House, CA”
Someone installed a Cadillac rack and pinion in this, but it does not work. Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3100195273564753
“Does not run Needs work. The body is fine. Don’t appear to have ever been wrecked. Some rust in the compartment under the passenger seat. No brakes. Pinto engine in now but comes with a spare 1948 flathead and tranny. Steering is messed up rack n pinion with a Cadillac column. It comes with a roll cage kit you can install.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
(04/05/2022) Assembly required. I see an OD shift lever, but don’t see an OD unit?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508494687562724
“1947 Willys flatfender Jeep CJ2A project. Clean CA non-op title. Includes frame, body, overdrive, roll bar, transmission. Doesn’t include engine but I do have a SBC with adapter to the T90 transmission”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/21/2022) This has some potential, but does have a little rust in the step. There could be more underneath.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/534818661456374
“1946 Willys cj2a rebuilt engine trans all new brakes and lines good tread on tires runs great bought from original owner family all stock all fluids just changed also is 12 volt and has aluminum radiator new fuel tank want something newer reason for selling”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000
(03/22/2022) This has an unusual power steering setup along with an f-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/542886653970346
“1946 Willys Cj2a. Ca title. Good body, chassis etc. Vehicle is complete minus carburetor..”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/17/2022) There’s been some customization to this front clip, turning it sort of into a CJ-3B-looking 2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/515640223243420
“This is a cool rig! It was built over the years by an engineer machinist creative old fella! It has a Ford Flathead V-8! Yup, you read right. It has power steering, an actuated grille with Louvers, a split tail gate, and body exit exhaust etc. lots of ingenuity. It runs and has a title though it’s been parked a bit. Hasn’t been driven in a year or so. It has title also!”
Has some parts value at the very least.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/verona-1947-willys-jeep-project/7488353520.html
“1947 Willy’s jeep project. Has new tires and tubes on front. Asking $1450 OBO”
This includes a PTO.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/manchester-center-47-willys-jeep/7485550210.html
“47 Willys CJ2 Jeep. 98% original. No rust, non-military. Runs very well. Full canvas top. Roll bar. Needs new rubber soon. PTO option.”
This jeep appears to have a rare Worman half-cab.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/wanatah-48-willys-jeep-cj2a/7480499568.html
“1948 Willys CJ2A, photos tell the story. I purchased this vehicle 18 months ago and love the history in the paint.
** this Jeep is a 48, I have updated the posting to correct my error.***
Asking $4200
I have done the following:
Replaced head gasket
New Starter
New Seats
New Floor pans
New gas tank
New brake master cylinder and lines
New tires
One new rim
new fender braces
Wood bed
New steering wheel
wired alternator to charge battery (12v)
I have a MI title that came with the Jeep
Brakes need to be adjusted, wheel cylinders may need replacement.
Can drive onto trailer
Trades not considered, need to reduce my fleet.
I will answer emails through Craigslist.”
A very succinct ad that lacks pics.
https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/jasper-1948-jeep-willies/7488129601.html
“Good running Jeep willies”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/23/2022) Besides the 2A, the seller also has a CJ-5 and other jeeps for sale. The 2A was previously an Amador County Search & Rescue jeep and has a Warn OD, a Sears branded hardtop, and a PTO(?) winch.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/diablo-47-cj2a-flat-fender-jeep-v6-od/7485839014.html or package pricing on all three jeeps and a trailer
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/diablo-reducedcj5-jeep-289-v8-pre-smog/7480032652.html
“Cool little flatty with some rust but alot of good going for it to restore or just have years of fun.
First it has all the original date plates (vin tags) including the brass one on the dash, straight Willys hood, tailgate and windshield.
The full hardtop and doors are aluminum and made by Sears this one is in really good shape considering it’s age, not perfect but all the parts for the “roll” up windows are intact and 2 of the glass pieces are perfect, the others are easy to match and source.
The mechanical winch works.
The Jeep has most of it’s original parts including 16″ matching steel wheels. The motor has been changed to a Buick “Dauntless” V6 and (ironically) it doesn’t run yet. I am soaking the pistons before I try to crank it over. It is full of oil without water and looks good under the valve covers etc. “Ran when parked” according to the 81 y/o guy that has owned it since 1979. It has a Warn OD, original T-90 / Dana Spicer 18 transfer case and 25/41 axles. The floors have rust in the front footwells and in the tool box (from sitting) but the back floor, wheels wells, fenders, hood, grill, etc are sound. There are a few more spots of rust throughout the body but it’s a CA car so nothing you can’t work out.
Come take a look I have a few Jeeps for sale as I realize I can’t keep them all. Make an offer while you are here with cash in your hand if you want me to think you are serious. Ask me if “it’s still available” and I won’t sell it to you.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/06/2019) No pics provided.
https://southbend.craigslist.org/pts/d/plymouth-48-willys-cj2a/7490507226.html
“48 willys cj2a, all original, 4cyl, run drives and stops, new gas tank, sending unit, tank straps, brake master cylinder, rear wheel cylinders, battery, water pump, plugs, points, condensor, wires, cap, rotor and generator bushings. Have a new set of motor mounts and carb kit needs installed. Body is rough but a good body man could save it”
07UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/06/2022) Needs some TLC.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1696402620704674/
“This little gem has been parked in my shop for a few years. Been meaning to restore it, but I’ve decided to let it go. It runs, but could use some TLC. I believe the running gear and transmission are original; the engine is a small block 302”
Listed as a 1949, the Lefty body puts this as a 1948.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/scandia-jeep-cj2a/7486577818.html
“49 Willys Jeep 305 Chevy v8,disc brakes,overdrive,new tires,starter,radiator,carb,alternator.10,000lb winch and much more.clean title $9500 obo”
This jeep has some updates, but also has a rough body. It’s listed as a ’46, but has a later grille.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/d/chatfield-jeep-cj-2a/7489236828.html
“Great Jeep. Lots of upgrades. Disc brakes all the way around, 4 speed transmission, dauntless V6 engine, tilt steering wheel and steel body. Very capable and fun to drive.”
I can’t quite tell what the serial number is. Maybe 30XXX?
https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/d/newbury-park-willys-1946-cj-2a/7478393424.html
“1946 Willys CJ-2A in original condition and being sold by second owner. In running condition with new spark plugs, brakes redone, carburetor rebuilt, distributor redone, and new battery. California vehicle and mainly stored in a barn. Serious inquiries only. Call or text only. Will not respond to emails. If ad is up it is still available.”
This seems in good shape. The full-floaters in the rear may be from a GPW (unclear what the “1942 Ford drive line” comment by the seller means).
https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/fayetteville-1947-willys-jeep/7478170515.html
“Good condition, road ready to drive, has 1942 Ford drive line, and a good clean Ar Title. For more questions or details”
The body has had some work, drain holes filled and steps redone.
https://rapidcity.craigslist.org/cto/d/rapid-city-willys-cj2a-jeep/7478758802.html
“Original engine and transmission, runs great. New paint and upholstery(early 2000s). Fun to drive, a real head turner! Clean title.”
It doesn’t run at this time.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/d/sarona-1947-willys-jeep/7489553403.html
“1947 Willys Jeep all original. 4 cylinder engine and 3 speed manual transmission plus power gear. Four wheel drive. The engine is not running but it was running 5 years ago. It has been in storage. The odometer reads 34,053 miles”
Only one pic provided.
https://desmoines.craigslist.org/atq/d/ventura-1947-willys-jeep/7490072466.html
“Has all components in working order. Engine is an f-head not oringinal. Replaced, fuel tank/sending unit, tires military tread. My restoration aspirations have dwindled. Delivery available $1.05 GPS mile”
