Looks to be a 2A that might have some MB parts. The seller is under the impression that an MB frame is a stronger frame.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/rare-pre-caltrans-1948-willys/6363482236.html

“Starts right up, runs and drives!
I believe it may have been a Bureau of Highways (before caltrans) vehicle, hence it’s vintage Omaha orange color and enlarged marker flashers. It’s pink slip says CJ2a, but I’ve identified that it has a rare MB (side stamped) engine Willys go devil engine and an upgraded heavier duty MB frame too. The engine and frame look stock otherwise and are indistinguishable using the same parts, if you don’t these vehicle history.
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Looks like a project.

“CJ2A trade for a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. I don’t have time for a project so truck must be running in its current state . Preferably a diesel. Preferably a Dodge. But will consider any 3/4 or 1 ton so let me see what you got.”

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bar/d/willys-jeep/6357403438.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.

“NOT MUCH TO SAY. MY 82 YEAR OLD DAD’S OLD JEEP. HE’S HAD IT 20 YEARS? RECENTLY GONE THRU by a shop and REPLACED A BUNCH OF STUFF. RUNS AND WORKS GREAT. HE HARDLY EVER USED IT. ONE OF THOSE DEALS, HE HAD DREAMS OF JEEPING AROUND WITH HIS WIFE BUT THE WIFE DREAMS OF NOT JEEPING AROUND. CLEAN TITLE. HAS ORIGINAL 4 CYCLINDER, SWITCHED OVER TO 12 VOLT SYSTEM. GREAT MILAGE AT PUTTING AROUND SPEEDS, LIKE A GALLON AN HOUR”

Needs head gasket examined.

“For sale 1947 Jeep Willy. Bought it, it runs but after running it for awhile header gasket leaked. Have a new header gasket but never but on. It starts but would only run it for a short time. While transporting the windshield frame broke.”

https://charlestonwv.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-jeep-willys/6361167913.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.

(09/27/2017) Powered by a 283.

“1948 CJ2A no rust perfect frame and body, 283 V8, the rest of the drive train is all original-T90 transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, front axle Dana 25 and rear axle Dana 41.

seat belts, a fire extinguisher, 12V outlet, new spare tire, Besttop Supertop, car cover, tow hook, hanging pedal kit, some extra parts like clutch linkage and u joints.

This Jeep is in great shape, no rust and always starts.
I have a roll bar that needs to be welded up that comes with it.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

Has a later model oil bracket, so there may have been some engine work at some point (or the original bracket broke).

“hello, i have for sale a 1948 willys model cj2a jeep,has the go-devil 4 cyl. gas engine, 3spd manual transmission, twin-stick transfer 4-wheel drive. has 79,935 miles original best that i can tell. olive green paint with white painted wheels. brake shoes,wheel cylinders and rubber brake lines,and master cylinder have been replaced. complete tune-up, 6volt system, but have a 8 volt battery in the jeep. it starts easier. seats are good shape. inside of tub is great shape. tires are weather cracked but still do the job. have sears vinyl top and new spare tire that goes with it. jeep is real good shape for its age. runs and drives good. thanks.”