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Jim spotted this one. Could be a good deal.
“1946 2A W/ TITLE, POWER ANGLE PLOW, KELLY HARD TOP, WARN OD. LOW ENGINE COMPRESSION, LIKELY RINGS. 1948 2A, NO TITLE. LOTS OF NEW PARTS LIKE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS, FUEL PUMP, LEAF SPRINGS, SHOCKS, REBUILT CARB, BRAKE HOSES, FUEL TANK, RECENT W-SHEILD FRAME, KOENIG HARDTOP/DOORS,INCLUDES BOTH PLOWS. ETC… ALSO CJ2A OR MB/GPW FIBERGLASS TUB NEVER MOUNTED. $7500 ALL.”
https://chambersburg.craigslist.org/cto/6185616715.html
Someone needs to pull that antique car dealer’s license if he appraised this at $15,000.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep – CJ 2A
Appraised by a licensed antique car dealer at $15,000. The vehicle graded out during the appraisal as follows:
BODY – Straight – well preserved
PAINT – Hand painted – Pure classic to Jeep spirit
CHROME – Good though not a lot
TIRES/WHEELS – original wheels, summer tires – very good
GLASS/TRUNK/TOP – The top is Colorado classic! Small crack in windshield
SEATS – Reupholstered original seats
INTERIOR/PANELS/CARPET – Very good original, new gas tank
UNDERCARRIAGE – Some seal seepage but they do that. Very good throughout
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – Restored, runs great
ORIGINAL/CUSTOM – Very original throughout
TOTAL POINTS AS GRADED – 90 points
Runs, drives and stops well. Odometer reads 4,908 miles, although the total miles on the Jeep are unknown, the engine has very few miles since the rebuild. Ready for the next owner to enjoy as is or perfect for restoration project. Located in Western Colorado.”
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/6183519388.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05-06/2017) Has a number of older mods. Probably a good jeeping jeep back in the day. It could a little love.
“1946 Willys CJ2-A
225 cubic in Buck v6 less than 1000 miles on complete rebuild
SM 420 trans w/warn overdrive
5/38 gear ratio
power steering
8000 lbs warn wench
full roll cage
V W bucket seats
tool box rear seat
duel 10 gal fuel tanks under seats
cooler rack
31 inch Cooper tires less than 1000 miles
needs a little love an care
extra crank shaft,heads,blocks, and lots of extra engine parts
removable tow bar”
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6175967145.html
The sellers of this jeep are very interested in seeing it go to someone who will restore it. It’s got a rare Boston Top that’s in good condition. Contact Mark Pinel at (970) 201-7673 or MarkandLisaPinel@gmail.com if interested.
“It is partially restored (Brakes, Suspension, Seats Re-upolstered), 33,618 original miles. My Dad bought it brand new Dec. 13, 1947 and I have the original bill of sale. It starts easily and holds excellent oil pressure, never had the head off but is in need of carb re-build. I have all the original equipment including governor, PTO, all seats and original aluminum removable hard top with exception of the snow plow. I also have a wide array of spare parts including color-coded cloth wireing harness, vacuum and electric WW motors, ignition parts, complete exhaust system, etc, everything that one would need to put it into first order condition. But it needs to go to a legitimate restorer who can do it right. The engine & VIN numbers on the Bill of Sale match the Jeep and data tags.
Starts easily but the carbureator needs a rebuild as the jets are so clogged up it needs nearly full choke to run. Among the spare parts is a rebuild kit or two for the carb. The transmission shifts well as does the transfer case and the PTO case. The speedometer cable broke during the last few years my Dad had the Jeep but he only was using it around their home, it was not even registered so no meaningful miles since. I have a replacement speedometer cable. The mileage is shown on one of the photos as 33,618.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Lots of updates. Looks in good shape.
“1948 Willys Jeep. New motor, transfer case, breaks. Later model front and rear end. 305 Chevy V8 with 4 speed. 32″ BFG mud terrains. 8000# winch. This is a nice clean jeep with a bunch of new parts. Clean title. $8500 OBO”
Lots of updates.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/6182245852.html
“Chevy small block 350 swap
Edelbrock intake
Holley adventure off road carb
Edelbrock high rise valve covers
MSD spark plug wires
new starter
installed an aluminum radiator with electric fan wired in a thermal switch or toggle switch on the fly
Corvette master cylinder with all new lines and Wild Wood portioning valve
hydraulic clutch set up with 12” clutch
new optima battery (3 months old) Continue reading
Barry shared this one. It is being auctioned at Bring-A-Trailer.com.
“This 1948 Willys CJ-2A has been in the seller’s family since 1981 and is powered by a 2.2L Go Devil flathead four-cylinder paired to a 3-speed manual with 4WD and a high-low transfer case. The truck remains in nearly stock condition other than the addition of turn signals and larger wheels and tires. The second owner of this Willys was the Rifton, New York Volunteer Fire Department, who acquired it in 1949 with 1,100 miles. It remained with them until being sold in 1977 with 6k miles to Philip Stokes, also of Rifton, New York. The seller’s father was the fourth owner and acquired it in 1981. Over the last 36 years it was primarily used as an airport vehicle. Recent service includes an oil change and rebuilt fuel pump. This Willys is offered with some service records and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.”
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1948-willys-cj-2a-4/
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800.
(05/10/2017) Runs and drives. Appears solid.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A. We are the third owners. It runs and drives great. It looks pretty good too. It has a Jeep V6 and a rare overdrive setup. The seats have great upholstery and the body is pretty straight. It does have it’s needs, but motor and drive train are good. Brand new tires last year. Its a cool little ride, especially around hot august nights.”
It hasn’t run in almost a decade.
“It has been sitting under a tarp for the last 8 years as I was not in the geographical area. The front horns of the frame were replaced, could be done better or replaced. It has a 4 inch rancho lift kit. Front locking hubs, I think the top is still in good condition it has the doors as well. It does not have the original seats, 33 X 12.50 tires I am not sure on the condition of the tires. It has been converted to 12 volt and has a AM/FM radio. The jeep is not running and will need to moved with a trailer. Must have the ability to move it. Cash offers only. I am not in a hurry to sell.”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/6178430844.html
Both are projects.
“1948 CJ3A Jeep, V6, 4wd with lots of large accessory parts. And two upholstered seats.
Also comes with another Jeep:
1946 CS2A frame roller.
These are both project Jeeps.
I’m asking $3500 for both. One runs and one starts but is a project.”
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6177472273.html
