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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
There appears to be a PTO and various parts. I can’t tell what all is here.
“I have several left over Willy’s Jeep CJ2a parts left over package deal $1,800 firm takes all. 1945 jeep AZ Title body rusty a few transfer cases, transmissions and flat head engine blocks, PTO winch, hood, tailgate, 2 differentials and various parts to many parts to list. cleaning up”
This sold for $2750 on eBay.
“This is a 1947 Willys army jeep. It has been in my family since I was a child. I rescued it from my Aunts yard a few years ago and rebuilt it. It is in pretty solid shape, and runs well. It has been driven lately in parades. It has a little overhead cam motor from a 70s vintage Ford Pinto, and it has rack and pinion steering from something. It has a chevy camaro charging system and a radiator I found in a boneyard that fit. The four wheel drive all works, and it has warn lockouts up front. The seats came out of an S-10 I believe. Basically it is a fun little car that rumor has it that my Uncle bought as army surplus cut in half and he assembled it. My Aunt drove it daily for years. I never use it and it is taking up space. Hopefully somebody would like to use it or restore it, or even modify it. It comes with no guarantees, or returns. It can be picked up or shipped but I will have to see what that costs and I will ship it after I receive all monies. I will try to answer any questions I can. Oh, the brakes need to be bled, but a few pedal pumps and it is driveable. It has a hitch on the front so it can be towed, and the tires are new.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8995
(06/16/09) This looks very nice. If memory serves me correctly, this is the first flattie I’ve come across for sale from North Dakota.
“Fully resored original willys jeep original 4 cyilinder 3 speed with all oringinal parts and motor new complete top, rims and tires all street leagal antique licence over 15,000 invested”
This looks like it has been updated to 12 volts.
“1948 jeep Willys all original parts waiting for you to restore. Original engine, Trans, transfer case, axels etc. No seats. Has not run in a few years but no cracks in block etc. I HAVE TITLE!!!!!!!!!!! Need to sell this week. Moving to Apt and will have no storgage for this.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1829801933.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
“Fully restored fine Trail Jeep. Come see this weekend at Denver Merchandise Mart Truck & Jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here is a very early VEC #10928.
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You are bidding on a very very early Willys civilian column shift CJ2A Jeep with serial # CJ2A 10928. They started with serial # 10,001 in 1945 on the civilian jeep so this jeep was the 928th civilian Willys off the production line after WWII. They only made 1824 civilian jeeps in 1945 and over 71,000 jeeps in 1946 so this is a very rare Willys.
It’s a column shift that has been converted to floor shift but still has the column shift transmission case and the column shift on the steering column.
All three serial number tags match, two on the body and one on the frame.
It has a working snow plow with hydraulic lift that runs off the motor (not electric). It runs, drives and the 4X4 works in high and low range, the drivers side floor has holes in it but the frame is solid, has a body panel over where the tail gate goes and has had side panels added covering the shovel & axe dents on the drivers side, but you can see them from the inside.
Comes with many new parts not installed as pictured like the parking brake handle & mechanism, 4 new rod ends, new bell crank rebuild kit, new center rear view mirror, new wood blocks for the hood, new tale pipe, one used wheel lock out, OE used column shift lever, and used OE cover that goes over the transmission hole. I was going to restore it but I don’t have time or the room. Has wider 15″ rims for the Michigan sand dunes. I’m hoping for a good home with someone who will restore it.”
This looks like it has desert dogs and steel rims all the way around.
“Engine rebuilt 10 years ago, driven 200 miles since then. Call Todd 810/691-5130”
http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/1828524252.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800
Here’s a hunter.
“all custom, ready to go, email if interested asking 5800.00 (the picts were just taken, the date on the camera is incorrect)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(05/10/2010)
“1949 Willys Jeep – Turbo 350 Tranny with Trans Brake. Ford 9″ Rear. Beard Seats. Paddle Tires. Must see to appreciate.”
There’s some value here. The desert dogs are on some nice old steel wheels.
“1948 Jeep Flat Fender. Jeep in poor condition, frame and axles are good, grill and hood are good, has early fifties military hood with snorkel cutout. No engine or trans, I have a few other misc parts too, windshield frame that is in good shape, military fuel tank. Call for details. 630-624-4242 Matt.”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/1826326653.html
This is a project and is apart. The images show the jeep prior to disassembly.
“This is a project vehicle, currently in pieces on rolling chassis. Rare early transition CJ, #6,639 off the assembly line. Has steering column mounted gear shift, only the first 20,000 CJ’s had this. Also, pioneer tool body indents carried over from the military Jeeps and eliminated shortly after this serial #. The Jeep is 85% complete with original equipment including 3 of the original Goodyear tires. Missing items are back seat (if it came with one), combo coil/ignition switch that was under the dash on early CJ’s, original NACO tail light, gas tank, side mirror and top bows. I think it has an original early style under dash heater (in a box?) …”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This looks pretty rough.
“1946 Jeep Willys CJ2A- Body, frame and motor original and matching. $1,200 obo. Original spare rim and tire as well as lots of extra parts like transmission, drive shafts, grill, lights, dash panel, electronics, etc. Tires in great shape. Great for a restoration project. Parts and price lists come with sale. Also original service manual.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks like it will make a good restoration project.
“I have a early 46 column shift with tool indents. It also has rear pto, hydrolics, new green hitch, solid disc wheels, front bumper weight, govoner, 26,654 original miles, very little rust, few dents and dings, all numbers match up, 17463 serial number, windshield is the only thing that is rusted bad. This jeep came from factory with all of the bells and whistles. bought it 5 years ago to restore but dont have time to restore so need to sell. I did tear it down quite a way, the motor, tranny, transfercase, have all been pulled out. The axles are still in place and have never been touched. I took pictures of everything and kept every bolt, nut, washer and more. I also have pictures of everything i have done to date. If you have more questions contact me through my email …..”
I can’t tell how solid this is, but with a serial number of #12201 and matching numbers, this might be a good find for someone.
“1946 CJ2A, serial #12201. 2201st ever produced for civilian use. Built in January ’46, all original, body, frame, and engine numbers match. I even have the original dash plates! Ready for restoration! Breaks my heart to sell but times are hard and I need the cash. $1800. Serious replies only. 615-948-8656 ask for Dave.”
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/1823841578.html
Here’s an unusual Ad:
“WE HAVE A 1946 JEEP WILLY’S CJ2A SITTING IN OUR GARAGE WAITING TO BE RESTORED. WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST MECHANIC IN THE GORGE TO ASSIST WITH RESTORING THE ENGINE. WE ARE WILLING TO PAY A DAILY WAGE TO THE PERSON THAT CAN TRUELY ASSIST WITH THIS PROJECT. THE MOTOR IS A ( 4-134 L HEAD MOTOR (463). IT HAS A 1-BARREL CARBURETOR. IT HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO 12V. MY #541-490-4387.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
(04/15/2010) It runs and has the F-head racing scoop.
“Selling a 48 Jeep willys runs good has some new wiring and electronic ignition. Great deer lease jeep starts good in the cold. Needs to have the transmission rebuilt and a new battery.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
You can see the front clip has been lengthened to fit the later model CJ frame. The fenders were lengthened, but I can’t tell where; however, the extension of the hood is pretty obvious. It now occurs to me that there might be a small market for lengthened flattie fenders and flattie hoods to make this modification easier for builders. Creating fiberglass molds would not be too difficult.
“1948 Willys Jeep in excellent condition. Fully restored by previous owner. 1948 tub mounted on a 1976 CJ5 frame with an AMC 304 V8, T150 trans, Dana 20 transfer case. The jeep is titled as a 1948, and the clear title is in hand. Had some ignition problems when I bought it, but it has been painstakingly sorted out, and runs great. New superswamper 33×10.5 tires on it. Lots new on this jeep (too much to list on here). Serious inquiries only please”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
I’m pretty sure this is a fiberglass body. ACME continues to sell fiberglass, metal and aluminum flattie bodies, as noted below.
“This was a project that never got finished. It has a Buick 231/ turbo 350/ Spicer18/ dana44 with 5/38 gearing/ Summer brothers axils/ aluminum wheels. The body (tub, front fenders, and grill) is an acme with minimum rust. Also comes with a two piece windshield and extra grill (small headlight), windshield wipers, extra u-joints and back seat Asking 2000.00 or best offer.”
Here’s a pic of an ACME glass flattie body. Note the lack of tailgate. You can still purchase these at ACME for $2500:
ACME also sells metal bodies (steel (Early MB, MB, GPW, M-38, CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B and even a mini slat grille) & aluminum), though none I see come without tailgates except for the MB bodies, but those have the normal mb characteristics.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6850
(11/10/2009) This looks solid.
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Awesome little jeep for sale. All original except nice wheels and tires. Has a 3000 pound winch added on the front bumper as well. Origninal motor in it. Looks great, drives great, just a really cool jeep all the way around. Hate to sell it, but just don’t need it.”
UPDATE: SOLD.
Dave let me know that this VEC is for sale over at the CJ-2A Page. The seller hopes to sell the entire jeep, but if he can’t get it sold, he plans to part it out. This has a serial number of #14575, so it is a very early CJ and it would be a shame to see this parted out.
You can see the thread related to this at The CJ-2A Page.
How about this classic sand jeep. If the tires goes with it and are in decent shape, then this looks like a good price for the right person.
“1946 cj2a, 2 wheel drive, no motor or trans, set up for small block chevy ,streched front end, Pink slip in hand. Contact Don @ Don’s Automotive. (951) 763-0113”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1822401071.html
If NADA says it, then it must be true, right? Nice looking jeep though.
“1948 CJ-2A Willys Jeep. Rebuild flathead L4 engine by “Bernie”. Rebuilt axles by Pro Gear. Transmission rebuilt. Warn Overdrive. Frame powdercoated. Seats need recovered. Have original back seat, also needs recovered. Lots of fun! NADA: Average Retail $10,850 – High Retail $20,500. $16,000 Cash only. No trades, no tattoos. (868) 774-4678″
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/1823215170.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
“I have a 1946 willys jeep. I bought this for a project, but i need money to pay bills. This willys is not running and I am selling it with a bill of sale. It is a great project jeep and it has a lot of potential. Everything is included: engine, body ,transmission, even the emergency brake is there (they are often missing on these jeeps). I am asking 1600 or best offer.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/26/2010) It’s not running.
“This Jeep needs some work done to it i have some of the parts to get it going. It needs plugs and wires which i have and a distributor which i do not have. And the carburator needs to be rebuilt or replace i have a rebuild kit. It does need some body work or just a new hood. And the windows need to be replaced. Hate to sell it but i need the money. Any questions call Jared 707-953-0259”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1823436923.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300.
“1949 Willys Jeep: Kieser Supersonic L Head motor runs and drives needs body and brake work”
