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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
(08/13/2010) The windshield isn’t original, but most everything else could be. This might make a good parts jeep.
“All original needs points and rotary button and needs brake work”ad=5280489
UPDATE: Was Make Offer. **SOLD**
This has an extended wheelbase.
“I am selling my 1948 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep. Its two wheel drive with a ford 9 inch rear end Turbo 400 transmission with trans cooler and a Chevy Crate motor that make 350 Horse Power, a hand made Continental Radiator that can handle a big block, as well as the engine compartment as well all made to take a Chevy big block. Coil over suspension, 3 link in the back and a 4 link in the front with a solid postal front end. Custom ice chest and storage bin for easy access and all of your gear. The fiber glass body is unfinished but that allows you to customize it to your own design and color. The roll cage is mounted to the frame, and the wheel base has been extended to make the ride more smooth in the sand, I have had it on a few trips and it runs great. I have a set of Street Tires BFG’s and a full set of Sand Tires as well. I would like to sell it all together so please make me an offer as the season is starting. I also have a willy’s front windshield that would be included if you want to retro fit it. Clear title and paid registration”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.
The price looks good for this flattie. The paint job looks like one of a kind.
“Runs well. Great hunting rig. Transmission and Transfer case recently professionally rebuilt. $2400 obo. E-mail for phone number or additional pictures.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
(07/11/2010) This includes a rear PTO. Depending on the level of rust, this seems to be a reasonable price.
“1948 willys cj2a jeep with hard top and doors, flat head 4 cly. runs good and drives good, 4×4 works good, great hunting rig. clear title. $ 1650. cash or trade for new toy ? you can e-mail pic. of what you got”
I’m not sure there’s much value here.
“1946 Willys Jeep Half Cab with doors. Just selling the Half cab with doors for 200.00. If you are interested please give me a call at (903)277-0604.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1990998077.html
This ain’t no ’42 (as listed in the title to the Ad). I wish I could see those vin plates better. This sure looks like an original color. Dayville is a pretty remote town in the middle of Eastern Oregon. It’s a beautiful drive whether driving from the east or the west.
“all orginal placards, tires, paint job.”
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/1992385344.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
(09/22/2010) I’m not sure of the tub is still there or not “tub has been cut off due to rust”.
“46′ Willys Jeep cj2a for sale. See pic’s the tub has been cut off due to rust! Front of body is good no rust! Low S# 20499 has all 3 Body tags,frame tag, dash tag and fire wall tag. extra parts 5 willys rims, 4 after market rims and tires, colum shift with linkage brackets ect. This week will be the last posting to sell as is, if it does not sell i will strip it and part it out on ebay. Thanks for looking.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(08/24/2010) Looks good .. though I always get concerned when someone has a restored a jeep and then say that ’47 was the first year for a civilian jeep. News some work.
“JEEP (WILLYS) CJ-2A; YEAR: 1948 (built in 47) First year of civilian jeep. ENGINE: 134 CID-ORIGINAL (flat head 4). TRANSMISSION: ORIGINAL / T – 90 / 3 SPEED – 4WD. SPICER: MODEL #18 – 4WD. ELECTRICAL: CONVERTED TO 12Vdc (old 6vdc parts). FEATURES: 4 Point ROLL BAR & TOW BAR. HUNTER?S RACK ON REAR & 2 GAS CANS; STREET LEGAL: CURRENTLY NON-REGISTERED & INSURED
THINGS TO DO: HORN & TOP & PLASTIC WINDOWS; SOME WIRING ON SIGNAL LIGHTS; SOME GAGUES NOT WORKING. NEEDS NEW TOP (old top gone). REPAIR HISTORY: (RECEIPTS AVAILABLE). RECENT REPAIRS: PAINT, BODY REPAIR & R. BUMPERS; REBUILT UTILITY RACK with GAS CANS; NEW TIRES (4 OFF ROAD RADIALS); REPLACED SEATS (2); SINCE 1994: CONVERTED TO 12 VOLT SYSTEMS: NEW BAT. & ALT. & POINTS; HALOGEN HEAD LITES; 12 VOLT LAMP BULBS ; ADDED TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM ; R/R CARBERATOR, R/R EMERGENCY BRAKE LINING & DRUM, R/R RADIATOR, HOSES & HEATER CORE, R/R STEERING WHEEL, SERVICED EXISTING BRAKES, SINCE 1990: REPLACED BODY MOUNTS, R/R FRONT & REAR BRAKES & SEALS, R/R TRANSMISSION & SEALS, ADDED TOW BAR, R/R HUB SEALS. R/R FRONT TIE ROD. R/R FRONT END ALIGNMENT. R/R MUFFLER. R/R STARTER. COST & INVEST: $6,500+ (all receipts). SELL PRICE: $4,000 OBO JOHN STEELE: 510-507-1821 CELL ”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1992005481.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
“Jeeps-CJ2a, CJ3a, 451-aa1. See edited posting dated 09-28-10. Added pictures.”
This looks like a very good price.
“Runs good motor just installed with new clutch has tow bar for front call or text with questions 406-351-3689 James”
http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/1990468787.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep with 2 additional parts jeeps. Vehicle ran when I parked it by the barn 2 years ago. I haven’t tried to start it since. The hydraulics for the plow have been removed and stored in the barn, but they do go with the jeep. The actual mileage is unknown so I listed it as 999,999 miles. One of the 2 parts jeeps is fairly complete including the engine (I haven’t tried to turn it over). The second parts jeep is fairly complete, but is missing the engine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $950.
(10/04/2010) This might still run if you can put in some gas (bring a boat tank, the hand primer pump and an extra hose).
“I am posting it for my grandpa. Have title, and it has a towbar on front for towing. Ran about 2 years ago until it had a fuel leak at the tank, and was parked. It has two tanks, and 1 leaks.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1900. This has a replacement body.
(03/05/2009) “1942 jeep universal with original 4 cylinder engine and 3 speed 4×4. New steel body and engine overhaul in 1980’s. Used very little and garaged since the 1980’s. Runs well-needs a paint job and new seats. Price includes tow bar, swing away tire carrier/gas can holders. Jeep is functional, street legal with a clear title. Phone (541) 384-2303.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/1991014112.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
(08/26/2010) It doesn’t run. I’m not sure if the tailgate was filled in or this is a modified DJ body.
“I have 1946 Willys jeep that was left to me by my father. The jeep was last restored in 1987 so it does need work and currently does not run. Unfortunately, due to the current economy I need to part with it. Hopefully, someone is looking for a project vehicle as well as some fun doing it. Call Mike”
UPDATE: Hog spotted this on eBay.
This has a few rough spots, but not bad for a midwest jeep.
“This is a 1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep. I’ve owned it for about 2 1/2 years and it always lives in my attached garage. When I bought it, the Jeep had been sitting inside a dry, attached garage for the last 25 years. I brought it home, put a new battery in it and poured some gas in the carb and it started right up. Since then I have put new brakes all the way around, rebuilt the wheel cylinders and master cylinder, rebuilt the carburetor, cleaned and sealed the gas tank, and rebuilt much of the front end. We entered it in the 2008 Frog Follies and people just flocked to it. I drove it around town until late last year when the clutch went out. Put a new clutch assembly in it and it’s ready to go again. I liked it because it is about 95 percent original. No one has modified the crap out of it like most of them have been.
It does have some rust present, but it is much, much less than most of its age. Very little rust-thru. I have a clear Indiana title in my name with the original serial number on it. My name is Jerry and you can reach me at 812-204-3300.”
http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/1984693571.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“Husband passed away, have never started the jeep, but he always took it hunting until 2002. Very good condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
This looks like a good price for a parts jeep.
“1947 JEEP CJ2A WITH ORIGINAL TITLE. IN SOMEWHAT ROUGH CONDITION…( I HAVE SEEN ALOT WORSE) MOTOR IS STUCK. WINDSHIELD AND FRAME ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. SPRINGS ON RIGHT FRONT ARE BROKEN . COMES WITH FULL SET OF 5 MILITARY NON DIRECTIONAL TIRES , 6.00 -16. BODY IS PRETTY SOLID FROM IN FRONT OF THE DOORS FORWARD. I’D SAY AT ABOUT 50 % SOLID FROM THERE TOO THE BACK. COME TAKE A LOOK. $600.00 OR BEST OFFER.”
I”m not sure if this includes a windshield or not?
“
have a 1946 willys jeep. it is an offroad jeep. NO TITLE. RUNS! i believe it may need a new fuel pump in the near future. the frame is not original but solid. Body is in fair condition. $2000 or best offer.(863)450-5797 thanks (and SORRY the pics uploaded sideways for some reason)”
http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/1986555834.html
UPDATE: Still Available. Looks like a good price. Note Vic’s comments below.
“I have for sale a 1947 Willys jeep. It runs, and drives. The 4 wheel drive works, High and low gears work. Trades considered, guns, ATVs”
http://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/1985366861.html
It’s dirty, but I can’t tell if there’s much rust or not.
“WILLYS JEEP, (1948) 4X4, GARAGE KEPT, CANVAS TOP, ORIGINAL ENG & TRANS. $3000 CALL 352-279-6218”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/1986935704.html
I found this image at the halfcenturyofprogress blog. I thought it was a cool pic. It wouldn’t surprise me if someone knew who this was ….
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500 for both.
“2 1947 Willys CJ2A jeeps both run and drive, 1 converted to 12 volt, only one title! 850.00 a piece or 1500.00 for the pair, if no answer leave message will get back to you a.s.a.p”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(10/06/2009) “Two early Willys jeeps. One is an “Army jeep,” and may be a very rare variant made by Willys in 1946 for the Coast Guard, and the other is a definitely a ’46 CJ2A (it has a nameplate). From my purely novice viewpoint, it looks a lot like the CJ2A, but I’m selling it without claiming it to be any particular model. I just don’t know myself to be able to say. It has “battle wheels and tires.” I do know both are 1940s models (everyone seems to agree on that point) and the army one had a PTO (it has a pillow block in the original bumper) in the front and has an odd-ball “government-issue” hitch and tow-bar. The CJ2A is complete incl. engine, the other is minus the engine, but the rest of the drivetrain appears complete. Both need a fair amount of work if the buyer wants to restore them to original, but you could probably get a running jeep in a full weekend of work, maybe less. There is enough here to get one complete, running jeep and have a fair boneyard left over. The bodies are, as these things are generally found, both pretty good. I had gotten these intending to make one out of both, but have been told they are collectible and it’s probably best not to do that. I don’t have the time or really, the interest or desire, to restore them myself. I’ve checked eBay, etc., and know that these are not just “old jeeps,” so please, no low-ball offers.”
This seller has 5 jeeps and is selling 3 of them.
“1946 Willys jeep. great condition, all original except roll bar and back seat. Has full black winter enclosure with doors. Has a bimini top for summer. I have 5 jeeps. Am selling 3 of them. I have had it for years, probably put 1000 miles on it going a mile to work and two miles to the ball fields. Has brand new tires on it.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/1982831305.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Is this a VEC? I can’t quite tell. There are several knobs in odd locations … there’s a lot of work necessary to save that tub.
“This is a 1946 Willys CJ2A. The body is in restorable condition, main tub is solid, needs new floorboards in front, rear floor still solid. Frame was modified in front for snow plowing (steel plating welded to front frame horns), have replacement frame section for this area. Motor turns by hand, transmission/transfer case, and axles are all present and complete, no seat frames. Comes with a complete Carter WO carburetor, new Bestop TigerTop. Has a hydrallic pump mounted in the cab, between seats, for the snow plow operation. Comes with signed off Michigan title.”
