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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3950.
“You are looking at a 1946 Jeep Willys. It runs and drives good and come with the following. 31x 10.5 tires. roll bar. Reciever Hitch. 4 cylinder flat head engine. Floors and Body are in good condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1450.
Lots completed, but more to go.
“I am selling a project I have been working on!
This is a 1947 Willys tub on a 1969 CJ5 frame.
The grill is a pre-1947 CJ2A
Brand new 2.5 inch Rough Country lift with brand new shocks and u-bolts!!!
The windshield frame is a solid piece CJ3A and has perfect tinted windshield.
The hood is fibre glass and hard to find high rise.
The tilt column and power steering box is from a 1978 Wogoneer
all steering is in and done accept the power steering pump
It has 1978 CJ8 swing pedals and a brand new brake mastercylinder.
The gass pedal is from a XJ and all throttle linkage is done.
The tub is in decent shape but it does have some rust. the body work is not perfect! Tub is bedlinered inside.
The rear tail lights are recessed and brand new!
The engine is a Buick Odd Fire and has brand new clutch and bearing. All filters are new and new oil.
engine is complete and I can fire it so you can see it will run. (no fuel tank or radiator to keep it running)
The trany is a T90 3 speed with new fluid
The transfercase is a Spicer 18 twin stick with new fluid.
The rear diff is a D44 offset with posi and new fluid.
The front end is a D25 with new fluid.
Diffs are 5:38 geared!
New rubber brake flex lines on front and rear.
Wheels are 15×7
tires on it are usable and are 31×9.5
Seats are fibre glass racing seats and I have good cushons for them
I have a front driveline with brand new u-joints and U bolts (not installed)
What it still needs!!!
finish brake lines
rear driveline ( I have some parts you can use)
clutch linkage
power steering pump
alternater
radiator
wiring and gauges
misc latches for hood and windshield
fuel tank (I can provide a fuel cell that goes in back)
everything else is whatever you want to do to it like ….roll bar or ??????”
UPDATE: Was $6000. **SOLD**
(03/09/2011) This looks good. I wonder if the clear rear lights are legal.
“full cage, good paint, full set of paddle tires, built for sand drags, this thing is quick, everything is fresh, 406 sbc, manual valve body th350, dana 60 rear end, disc brake dana 44 front, beard superseats, 5 point harnesses, aluminum radiator. lots more over 12k invested.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(09/12/2010) This seller sounds like he has a couple jeeps. Last year he drove back a ’46 CJ-2A from Oakdale to Winnemucca (when it stopped running).
“Selling 1945 willys jeep CJ2a. Last fall put on new tires, seat covers, correct muffler and hardware.Original items: Military style steering wheel, horn, oil filter, windshield tiltout hinges, and military rearend. Has correct windshield fold down wingnuts, vaccum wiper, passenger manual wiper, oil filter, spare tire mount, tailgate chains and Original oak blocks on hood. Frame solid, battery tray in good shape, has generator shield, master cylinder shield and working parking brake. All lights work, including dash light. Engine # 11594, located on right side of block behind oil filter, Body #1428, taigate #1428, serial # 11325, on dash and frame. tags on firewall missing because of, you know what, heater mod. and differentials I can make out date 45. Column shift missing and floor shift installed. T- 84 trans was used, which pretty much makes this a full WW-II chassis.”
Milleage is 66,900. After being around this jeep, I believe it to be original. Thats my guess, it may not be. Original color paster green, autumn yellow rims. Engine does smoke a little, It’s a WW-II smoke screen option, LOL. Floors solid, a little rot on bottom of hat channels ( very minimal) Steps are solid and hold when stepped on. Any questions please ask and left room for more pictures if there’s something you want to see. This jeep has ‘nt been restored, it’s in its original shape after 65 years. Thanks.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
This could use some restoration.
“1946 Willys Jeep # 54716. Clear Florida Title that matches body tag and front frame numbers. It has been garaged while in Florida since 2008. Last ran in 2009and was waiting to be restored. Motor ( 4 cylinder Flat Head) was reportedly rebuilt in the mid 1980s, all gears and drive train appear to be correct and properly operated. It has Lockout Front Hubs and electrical has been converted to 12 volts . It has typical old jeep rust ( some rust through) which can be repaired. Original type seat frames are in great shape but needs covered.
There is a lot of character in this 1946 mid-western Jeep ( I brought it down from Missouri) and would only be appreciated by someone that knows the value of old Jeeps and wants to be a owner of history.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
(02/10/2011) Nice Jeep, but no WWII history here.
“Own a piece of WWII history with a slight twist. 1948 Willys Jeep, very healthy 283 / automatic, crawling suspension, Trans cooler, Headers and 650 Holley, Large Mickey’s great for snow plowing. I have a snow plow to match that can be purchased. Jeep can be sold without plow only, not plow without jeep.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000
(12/20/2010) “1946 Willys Jeep in great running condition . Has a new tub , tons of new parts under the hood . Clear title and matching data plates . Runs and drives great . $4000.00 firm . Call or email for more info . 614-492-1407 if not home leave a message and I’ll get back to you .”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2256409149.html
The column shift has been converted and an F-head stuck into it, but otherwise looks in good shape.
“Vintage 1946 Jeep CJ2A. One owner since about 1947. Regularly serviced. Garaged for all of its life and not used for the past 25 years. Engine has been started regularly. First civilian model after WWII. Had shifter on steering column, but has been converted to a floor shift. Original flat head engine has also been replaced with the overhead valve four cylinder ‘hurricane’ engine. Large rear mounted PTO winch. Otherwise, most everything else is stock. In great shape with a ‘Koenig’ steel top. VERY little rust, if any? Repainted, upholstered and gone over mechanically in about 1956. Seats can use new upholstery. Carburetor rebuilt in 2006. Doesn’t burn oil or leak. Tires are all pretty good. Rims have a chrome ring on the rim. Everything works good. Runs great. Great for original restoration or drive it as is. Serious parties please E-mail to discuss price.”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2255212928.html
No pics provided. The seller says they can stand on the side steps. It sounds like it’s a flattie of some type.
“1940’s Willys jeep frame, engine, trans, transfer case, and body. Has tailgate, missing windshield. In good shape tub not rusted out, can still stand on side steps.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3850
“$3850 CASH —-NO TRADES
1947 CJ2A
Engine 77 Buick V-6
Custom anti-theft steering wheel, 77 Camero
Model 27 front end 3.73 ratio
Model 44 rear end
Newer Besttop top
Recent valve job
This looks in good shape.
“1949 WILLIS JEEP RUN AND DRIVES GREAT MOSTLY ALL ORIGINAL SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY CALL 828 460 0149”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2249957449.html
No pics provided.
“1948 jeep Willy’s VERY RESTORABLE…1964 Jeep 4 cyl engine $2500…or best offer, call me && ill give details # (six one six) 835-two seven zero four. thanks! Rex”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800
(12/14/2010) This has seen a few mods.
“Will trade for dirt bike or quad. Runs great many new parts. Street legal , many many new parts. Runs excellent. Will trade for dirt bike. New tires, tow bar, plus, plus, plus. Selling because wish to spend time with my grandson riding dirt bikes. Please call (559) 708-5999 NO CALLS AFTER 8 PM!!!” Will not respond to e-mail.
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/2253895380.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
(02/22/2011) It appears pretty stock.
“A piece of American History!!! This ‘Oldie but Goodie” is quite a fun ride. The perfect toy for an Ol’ Timer that appreciates her for what she is…A Classic! Call Larry for more information or to schedule a time to take it for a spin”
Here’s a great shot of an unusual wooden hardtop for a CJ-2A. The wood appears knotless, too.
It seems nice enough, though not sure why they’d pull off the original steering wheel and put the sport wheel on it.
“1946 WILLYS JEEP FULLY RESTORED!! ENGINE REBUILD FRAM OFF RESTO!! 26,000 ORIG MILES VERY CLEAN RUNS AND DRIVES PERFECT EVERYTHING WORKS!! PLEASE CALL (443) 605-9583 PLEASE NO EMAILS I WILL NOT RESPOND TO THE CALL ONLY!!”
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/2251832741.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(10/27/2010) There’s been plenty of work done on this rig.
“Up for sale, like the title says, 1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A. It has been an on going project but it is time to let go. Spring over axle lift with American Racing rims and 35″ tires. Full size spare. 6 point roll cage, bucket seats, with 4 point harnesses. The axles have been swapped. Dana 44 in the rear and is locked with a mini spool and the front is a Dana 30 open with disc brakes. The motor is a Ford 289 V8 out of a 66 mustang, runs great. Front half of the frame has been boxed to handle the power/torque. Transmission is a T-18 from a 70’s ford. Low 6.32 ratio 1st gear. Transfer case is a Dana 18 twin stick, adapted with an advanced adapters kit. 4Lo 1st gear this thing crawls and does great! Custom drive shafts. Full soft top with doors. Like I said this is a project….right now it runs and drives great, however, the passenger seat needs a bracket built, and I had to cut the floor board for the transmission to fit so some of the front floor board will need replaced. I am currently working on fabbing both but it wouldnt take much to button up. This toy has plenty of power and could easily have more. I will attach a picture but if you want more feel free to email and ask, I have plenty.”
Mark has 2 Stainless Kits still available at $5000 or both for $8000, which readers have likely seen listed previously.
However, this time I got curious, so I did some math. I went to 4WD.com and priced out the cost of buying steel versions of the same parts, just to see a price comparison. Here is the result:
$3400 for non willys stamped CJ-3A tub (includes fenders, body , tailgate, windshield frame)
$361 hood
$246 grille
$150 roll bar
$213 seat frame
$213 seat frame
$300 bumpers
$700 White Vinyl Top
$5583 total
Not included in that total are other parts that are included in the stainless kit:
$? Frame
$? Grab bars
$? Other parts
So, $5000 is looking like a pretty good price for all those parts, especially given they are stainless steel. To see how they look together, you can see 1 of several stainless jeeps Mark assembled below.
“For sale is a COMPLETE stainless steel cj2a jeep kit MINUS DRIVETRAIN. These kits were imported in from the Phillipines years ago, I have built 5 of them and lost interest in the last 3 so instead of them sitting in the corner of my garage for another 10 yrs I have decided to sell them. I sold one last year and now have 2 left.
The kit includes: mild steel frame, stainless tub, grill, fenders, hood, tailgate, windshield frame, seat frames, rollbar, grab bars, and TONS of other stainless accessories. the top is white vinyl.
Asking $5,000 CASH each, I will not ship but am willing to crate and help load when picked-up or if buyer arranges all the shipping details i will help load. Attached is a older pic, I can email more (having problem uploading them). Please feel free to PM or call with any questions, Mark 248-818-8560 Located in Oakland County, MI”
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/complete-stainless-steel-cj2a-kit_topic18233.html
This looks pretty good for the price.
“1948 Willy’s Jeep Overland …. New top … New roll bar….Engine runs excellant… 4 wheel good…New clutch. Original condition…Has some body rust. 785-213-1480”
http://topeka.craigslist.org/cto/2249540005.html
This looks like a nice little rig.
“1948 Jeep Willys 4cyl flat head engine, all stock running gear, runs and drives great, come with soft top and soft doors. Just in time for summer 2950 obo. Call Wes at 503-298-9109 or email”
http://portland.craigslist.org/nco/cto/2250793494.html
UPDATE: Was $5000. **SOLD**
(01/29/2011) This has a ’66 chassis.
“hi i have a 1946 jeep cj on a 66 chassi also have the 46 chassi new new tires still has the hairs on them there 33s 5 inch lift buik v6 t90 transmission dual stick transf new soft top new carb new seats custom full roll cage has rear light and front lights fully wired need to sell i have a yj im trying to fix willing to trade for another jeep”
Here’s a parts buyer.
“Im restoring my 1950 willys cj3a. I need many parts to get it back on the road. I also need a top/hardtop. Email me what you have.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Here’s a nice looking CJ-2A.
“47 willys I have owned this jeep for 25yrs, last spring I started bringing it to good driving condition , all new brake shoes wheel and master cylinders ,brake hoses , one new drum. from the steering box down all new joints. five new tires, new best top,new distributor , carburator,seats redone,rubber around windshield and coweling replaced.rebuilt starter, generator and regulator set to 8v,and new 8v battery . I would consider a reasonable offer or if you have something the arctic cat dealer will alow in trade I would consider dicounting for that. this jeep is almost totaly stock has original 4 cylnder go devil flat head engin.”
Lots of parts.
“1948 Willys Jeep parts for sale. CASH ONLY. All prices are negotiable, always interested in unique trades.
I have a frame for a 1948 Willys Jeep, it has a clear Indiana title. I am parting it out. The frame has both a front and rear axle $100.00 each, wheels not included.
Steering column and box $75.00
3 good wheels $75.00 each, they are $100.00 each on line.
Transmission, transfer case not included, $75.00
Hood not rusted out but the support brace in back is broken and would need to be welded $75.00
Grille with turn signals and 1 headlight still in it, very good shape $200.00
Tailgate not rusted out but some slight damage $150.00
Pair of flat fenders, fair condition $100.00 each
Most motor parts.
Call 812-455-4578 or email put Willys in the subject line so I know it is not spam. CASH ONLY!!!”
http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/2249212470.html
Steve’s got this chassis for sale.
“Rolling Chassis of what appears to be either a 1947 or 1948 Willys CJ2A. The chassis has been modified by previous owner to use 8 Cylinder engine so front area has unoriginal modifcations to accomodate larger engine. (i.e. cross member is not original, engine mounts are not original). Chassis has other issues – delamination of top and bottom straps on passenger side frame, crossmember brackets on frame have been modified.
Really selling for running gear, chassis parts – front bumper, rear cross member and tranny and transfer case. Tranny is a T-90 but it has been modified to fit onto an 8 cylinder engine, it appears that the main shaft is extra long to fit into larger engine. also has adapter on tranny for 8 cylinder engine bell housing.
Wheels and pintel hook on jeep do not go with it. I will supply non-original wheels and tires for transport. Sold as is, no guarantees, no returns. Local pickup only. No sales outside US. No scams, no trades no checks.”
