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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
“got 2 of these, tub needs to be changed from one to other, motor seized up working on freeing up now. lots of pics of both jeeps”
This is the VEC. You can see column shifter and 3 data plates.
This is the later ’46. The back of this is pretty trashed.
This has got a few issues.
“Selling my Willys!!! Don’t really want to, but it looks like I might be going to Afghanistan and would rather someone use it than have it sit in storage.
’46 VEC CJ2A #17477. Jeep runs and drives great but should still be considered a project. Needs a lot of little things but I drove it all summer without any issues. I stripped all of the bondo off of this Jeep that previous owners put on it so you can see what needs to be done. I have nothing to hide with this CJ and I hope someone gets as much fun out of it as I did. This thing’s been all over the San Juans and Moab and has been a great travel companion. This would be an excellent starting point for someone new to the old Jeeps as I located most of the hard-to-find parts and got the mechanical gremlins out already (knock on wood). If you buy it, I would also be willing to spend a day going through it with you and showing you everything that it needs.
Will consider partial trades for cool overland gear (ARB awning, engel fridge, RTT, GOOD lights, winches, etc). I have the title in hand and would be more than happy to put it in indoor storage for you until you can pick it up (storage is about $100/mo around here)….. Please no low-ball offers … give me a call at 9-0-7-3-4-7-2-3-6-6”
http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/2071538174.html
Looks like a nice build.
“1948 Classic Jeep Willys, very clean, candy apple red with pin stripes, always garaged – sacrifice – divorce settlement.”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2072487165.html
This looks like a good project.
“1946 Willys Jeep Early model column shift. Barn find has 8K and change on engine and chassis. Last run in 1960. Body was removed and sand blasted very minimals rust. Some small dents and dings also some hole drilled for top which I welded shut. Tires are brand new Firestone military reproductions with zero miles. Engine had low compression on two cylinders and is pulled and on a stand awaiting freshening up. Gas tank has a pin hole and will need replacement. All original starter and generator as well as original air cleaner. Frame was pressure washed and painted with black tractor enamel. One new rim and both front and rear bumpers are new reproductions. Has an amatuer paint job. All i all a good candidate for resto or freshen up the motor and use as I was going to, just for dinkin around the lake. Am selling before completion as I have to many projects and less money to do them than I used to. Trying to pare down to one so I got a chance at completion. Will help with shipping any way I can. Also has the ND antique plate 46JEEP”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250
(11/13/2010) There might be some rust on the sides of this.
“1948 Willys CJ2A – $2250 (OBO Elk River). Ready for Restoration. Appears mostly original, front bumper was replaced with stronger unit, it was once used as a plow jeep. Has aluminum roof unit, dual underdash heaters, very nice treads on the tires. We bought this two years ago, it has been sitting in our garage, we’re moving and hope it finds a good home. It ran when put away, motor turns fine. More photos available upon request.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2850.
(10/20/2010) This looks like a pretty good jeep. I wonder what the ‘project’ part entails.
“1949 willys jeep .Great project jeep. we have complete v6 with all the adapters to adapt to sm420 4 speed and the adapter to t18 transfer case. It has original 4 cylinder now ,needs head work to run. call for details. $2850.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This appears to run on propane.
“Rust free body with dimond plate accents. Newer tires, Rancho shocks, front towbar, Fresh GM 350, T90, D18, Aluminum radiator, New impaco Propane setup with xtra propane tanks, Power brakes, Stearing conversion and boxed frame. Lap harness wind jamer top. Jeep needs exhaust and blead the brakes to drive on the road. Come hear it run and drive it $3500 OBO.”
A reader named Andy contacted me the other day about a flatfender that he purchased. He was told it was a former airport Jeep. Anyone recognize some of these mods? How about them rims!
Andy writes, “No data tags inside the body, but need to check the firewall tomorrow. The guy I bought the jeep from says that he saw another one with the same wheels on it at the hunting camp where he got this jeep …. There is some use of aluminum in this body, goes hand in hand with the airport shop mod theory …. It appears that the patches in the floors and sides were not really needed at the time they were done.. the body was still very sound in those areas. Looking in the wheel wells, you can see the original not rusted body covered by a layer of metal from the top. I think you may be right on the combination of manuf. top with some airport shop ‘extras’. Those doors sure are unique, I have not seen such before ..”
I found this image on the web at a fake webpage (on of those pages that aggregates a bunch of misc stuff in hopes of getting click throughs). It looks like a pretty cool build. Anyone ever seen it or know any history?
A project or a parts jeep.
“48 willys flat head four origanal motor and tranny. Frame is solid. No paperwork. Doesn’t run. 85% complete parts wise. $800.00 OBO. Please call Patrick at 607 226 2813. Anytime”
http://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/2067728709.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
(11/19/2010) The seller notes there is no rust anywhere, but that sure looks like surface rust on the hood? Also, it sounds like it doesn’t run given it needs a new water pump? This looks solid.
“THIS IS A TRUE BARN FIND… THIS WILLYS HAS BEEN IN A BARN FOR OVER 14 YEARS !!! YOU WILL NOT FIND A STRAIGHTER OF MORE COMPLETE WILLYS AROUND !! THERE IS NO RUST ON THE JEEP…AND THE METAL IS ALL STRAIGHT. THE SEATS ARE IN PERFECT SHAPE. I TRAILERED THIS JEEP HOME AND GOT IT RUNNING, I HAVE THE NEW FUEL TANK AND WATER PUMP IT NEEDS. I ALSO HAD THE WHEELS SANDBLASTED AND POWDER COATED BLACK AND PUT 5 NEW TIRES ON HER. THE TOP IS IN FAIR SHAPE… BUT… UNDER THE BACK SEAT WAS A BRAND NEW, NEVER OUT OF THE PACKAGE BIKINI TOP FOR THE JEEP!!! THIS HAS MANY OF THE PLUS’S YOU WANT TO FIND BUT CAN’T… BOW HOLDERS, JERRY CANS AND THE BRACKETS, SIDE STEPS AND SPARE TIRE CARRIER”
This is listed as a 3A, but the serial number of 211105 suggests a late 2A. This has a variety of mods, including a cool-air intake.
“This particular ’48 CJ3A has had thousands of dollars invested in it to make it what you see today. This jeep has been assembled and maintained by a master mechanic that is certified under 9 different automotive brands. He has used only the best parts while assembling this off road machine and has spent thousands of dollars doing so. Included with the Jeep is a 1965 M416 military trailer. This is an authentic military trailer but has had a tailgate cut into it. It wears the same, matching wheels and tires as the jeep that pulls it….”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $3500.
(10/11/2010) This looks pretty nice for the price.
“1947 willys cj2a jeep. Orig L-134 engine, runs great call for info. Lots of stuff”
This appears to have a M-38 body.
“1948 Jeep Willy’s, Dayna 44 axles front and rear, 31 x 10 1/2 x 15 tires, needs carburetor rebuild, and brake job (have the pads). Great project car, serious offers only.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/2068305208.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
It is rough.
“Colonial Park $500 OBO – 1946 Jeep Willy CJ-2A. Good for parts only. Includes transmission, transfer case, front & rear axles, suspension, steering, NO Engine, NO Title, No Serial #. PARTS ONLY.”
UPDATE: Was $5400.
I almost missed it … the rear portion of the body is a CJ-5.
“1949 Willys CJ2A. I bought this Jeep in 03, had it shipped from Utah. I had the engine
rebuilt, had the transmission gone through and also had the rear end rebuilt. Also it has new front end parts, new exhaust, new water pump, new radiator, new brake parts (shoes and cylinders) and I had the drums turned. There is some surface rust underneath. It’s in excellent running condition. Price is $5400.00 or best reasonable offer. Pickup only. Cash only.”
Clearly, this has some issues….
“I have a 1948 CJ 2a Willys for sale. I bought it as a parts vehicle for my other one. Time and money have not permitted me to work on this project. I need room in the garage because I have too many projects going on. It does not run. No title. It has lock out hubs on the front axle. It needs work and could make you a project or parts. Some of the photos are from the day I brought it home a few years back. the grill, fenders, hood, and windshield have been removed, but I still have them.”
More pics http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j94/JeepRocks86/My%201948%20Cj2a/#
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2067173169.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(11/02/2010) It sounds like this runs. It might be a good price.
“This is a rare 1947 Willy’s CJ2 a. Single barrel carb with new rebuilt tranny. This jeep is for the serious collector or someone who appreciates the CJ jeep line. Minimal rust. Back left quarter panel damage. If your looking for a great project, this is it.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000
(12/01/09) “Buick Odd-Fire V6. Runs good. New brakes front and rear. Body is in fair condition. Title is clear and is from California. Any questions, feel free to respond and I will answer as much as I can. Pictures will be up soon. Asking $2000 obo.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2065108085.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
(11/09/2010) Clearly a parts or project; However, the seller took the time to take lots of pictures, so I figured I’d post it.
“Project rolling chassis, custom spring over axle conversion, Dana 30 front axle Dana 20 rear. Engine: 2.8 Chevy V6 out of a ’85 S10 with 85k miles.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2850.
(10/08/2010) This looks solid. It sounds like the seller is motivated.
“First civilian year. Complete. New brakes, runs good. Hurry, need the room.”
UPDATE: This appears sold or otherwise not available. Thanks Bill!
(11/171/2010) Was priced at only $100!
“Willys Jeep CJ2A for $100.00. Engine and transmission has been worked on. This Jeep has been in my family for more than 50 years. I have the original owners manual. I’m moving and do not have the time to put it back togather. I need to have it moved by the end of this year 2010.”
No pics provided.
“1942 Willys cj2a. Dark green. 2.3 inj. ford three speed hi low 4×4. Warn winch half doors 10×31 mud tires tow bar cb amfm cd player. Costum bumpers spare tire with complete spare hub mounted real pretty next to jack and chain holders. Two inch tow receiver locking trunk. Justs sits in storage.$2600 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
(08/15/2010) This looks like a parts jeep.
“1946 JEEP WILLYS PARTS OR RESTORATION”
The pics of the body parts are along the wall (still boxed up I think).
“This is a 1947 Willys Jeep CJ-2A 4X4 mostly complete and restorable. The sale includes over $1400.00 in new body parts and panels. It also has a restorable hard top with doors. Drive train is complete. Any questions: Call Jerome @ 1-952-445-4186.”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/2064629786.html
