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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200
The seller lists this a a 1951, but it looks more like a VEC CJ-2A.
“This Jeep is complete and has the hard tin top. It ran a year ago when I parked it, I think maybe the carbureator needs cleaned now. 4cylinder motor and 3 speed transmission… 4×4 …Clear AZ title, ready to go! Will trade for a jet ski or a quad or ???”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800.
This has lots of mods, including rear stearing!
“1948 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A: With Hydraulic Rear Steering. Chevy 350 – Less than 8,000 miles on Rebuild; 9:1 compression, Roller Rockers, Edelbrock “Performer” Intake Manifold, Electric Throttle Control; New 4 Core Radiator; Dual Gas Tanks; TH350 Automatic Transmission; Less than 3,000 miles on Rebuild; Shift Kit; T18 Transfer Case; Less than 3,000 miles on Rebuild; With Warn Overdrive; Dana 44’s Front and Rear – 5:38 Gearing, Detroit Locker Front, ARB Locker in Rear,
Four Wheel Disc Brakes; 36” Super Swamper Tires; Sprung Over with CJ7 Springs with Buggy Springs; Front Springs Reversed; Shocks Mounted through Body for greater articulation; Air Compressor; Warn 8000lb Detachable Winch (Can be switched from Front to Back of Jeep); Set up for Snorkel; P.S., (Tilt Steering Wheel); C.D. Player; C.B. Radio; Rhino Lined; Full Cage Roll Bar; Skid Plates.”
Here’s a nicely restored jeep, but I see nothing to indicate this is a ’45 or a ’46. The serial number puts it as a ’47. It is actually titled as a 1942.
“This example is one of the earliest CJ-2A Jeeps built by Willys in 1945. It was restored about 10 years ago. During the restoration, it was decided that this example would be painted to resemble a pre-1945 military Jeep and painted the appropriate military color with military numbering. Also, the spare tire was moved to the rear of the vehicle (military Jeeps had rear mounted spare tires, civilian Jeeps had side mounted spare tires). It should be noted that while this vehicle is a 1945, it is titled as a 1942. The VIN number is 106459 and is located on the original VIN tag on the firewall which also designates the model as a CJ 2A. The mileage indicated is approximately 21,000, however, like most vintage cars, there is no way of guaranteeing if this is original …”
UPDATE: Sold to an excited eWillys reader!
This is the 2nd beautiful restoration from Vista I have seen. The first one is posted here. The seller is as meticulous regarding the description as he is on the restoration itself!
“Background on VEC #14,513 – During the past seven years I have restored four 1946 CJ2A jeeps to original condition. This jeep is by far the best and is the rarest of the four. It also represents my last jeep restoration project. I work at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park and my first restoration of a CJ2A is being used in a trained animal show there every day. I had so much fun, with this project that it got me started restoring them for fun. #14,513 is my best restoration and I expected it to be my “keeper”.
As far as I can trace the history, except for the last year before I purchased it, when it was in Oregon, this jeep is a California native (at least for the last 50 years, when the ownership trail went cold). It has no rust. In the 1950’s it was owned by Phil’s Garage in Torrance, California. It was set up to tow vehicles back to the shop. It was impeccably maintained by the garage mechanic, who I never met, but whose workmanship and attention to detail 50 years ago, I still admire today.
This jeep has matching serial numbers on the firewall, dash and left front frame horn. Behind the column shifter, is the T-90 transmission. The column shift option was dropped early in the first year of production (at around #30,000), because the GIs returning home from the war preferred the floor shifter transmission like the ones they were used to driving in their various theaters of operation. For this reason, there are very few, original equipment, column shift VECs left ….”
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UPDATE: An eWillys reader got a great deal on this one.
(04/18/2010) This looks good for $1800. The body appears solid and well maintained.
“1946 Jeep CJ-2A, Runs good, brakes dragging a bit. Good 4 wheel drive with locking hubs. “F” head 4 cylinder motor. Extra set of tires and wheels.”
I love the old whitewall tires!
“1949 willys cj2 jeep runs phone 817-938-1781”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/1781451398.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900
This appears in good shape.
“1946 Willys CJ2A Asking $4,900. This Jeep is in great shape. Please take a look at the attached photo I can e-mail more if you are interested.”
It looks like this has had some hard use.
“needs clutch link, runs great, has 33 super swampers. great for muddin! call 740-317-6867”
http://ashtabula.craigslist.org/cto/1780581576.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $250
This was originally for sale back in June. At that time it included fenders, but was priced higher. The tub itself looks great on the outside.
“1940s Tub. Not sure what year. Bought for my Jeep. Don’t have the time. would make great crawler! $250/obo. Call 916 502 5450. CASH ONLY. NO SCAMS.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/1781166323.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
(06/02/2010) It runs, but is rough.
“Needs resto. Has been sitting for 10 years since last run, but started right up with fresh gas and battery. Smokes like the Batmobile. Flathead 4 cyl. 12 volt elec. system. See at 2025 N. Beverly. Call”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(05/05/2010) This looks in good shape. There’s an interesting lining of some type along the rear wheel well.
“1947 Willys Jeep 4 cylinder, runs fine. $3000 firm. Located in Dayton PA.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
“OK. Here is the situation. We had this Jeep sold twice before but the buyers backed out. The reason is because we can’t find the title and the registration doesn’t match with the MVD records. The new owner would have to do an abandoned vehicle search and get a new title that way. We do not have the time to research all of this so we are willing to let it go at a cheaper price. This Jeeps blue book value is over $6000.
1946 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep. All original with added top. 6 volt system. Flathead 4-cylinder. RARE 3 speed on the column shifter. Original seat frames included. 16 in wheels. Been in the same family it’s entire life, 3rd owner in family. Spare tire. We started it a few days ago and drove it around but it does need a little TLC. More pictures available. Price is $2200.”
The 1/2 cab looks solid.
“Engine runs excellent. Drivetrain in good cond. Body is a little rough. Metal 1/2 cab. 31” mud tires. call for more info. 1-208-8 four 2- 24 six 1″
http://lewiston.craigslist.org/cto/1777565402.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
It looks nice. I’m not sure if it’s a CJ-3A with the wrong year or a CJ-2A with a 3A windshield.
‘1948 Willys C-3 Military jeep. Jeep has been restored and is in excellent condition. 4cyl 3 spd. 4×4. Original drivetrain, runs excellent… New Top (soft) w/ removable doors. asking 6500.obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(03/01/2010) What kind of top is covering this Jeep?
“runs a drives good everything works! Make offers ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
“1948 JEEP CJ2A PROJECT FIBERGLASS TUB,FENDERS AND HOOD. V6 POWERSTEARING TWIN STICK TRANSFERCASE SMALL LIFT,33” BFG MUD TERRAIN TIRES. NEEDS FUELTANK, SEATS ,STEARING BUSHING. LIKE I SAID PROJECT. I WILL CONSIDER TRADING FOR A HARDTOP AND DOORS FOR A 91 JEEP WRANGLER YJ. 90 OR NEWER 250 OR LARGER DUALSPORT MOTORCYCLE, OR 4X4 QUAD.”
This has been modded a bit.
“1946 Willy’s CJ-2A. Original 4 cyl. flat head motor. Runs motor and 4-wheel drive runs great. ( Just needs a brake job). If interested or have any questions please call. (580) three three six eight three seven seven.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1773649434.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500. This appears to have a VEC body with the cutouts.
(05/03/2010) “46 willys jeep project has no motor/tranny/transfer, but body is complete and has a hard top with doors, the body is tore apart and the floor has been cut out to be repaired, i do have the title, call or e-mail for pictures”
UPDATE: Was $19000. **SOLD**
(06/04/2010) It looks like a nice package.
“1947 JEEP 2A,,, CAL PLATES,,, 47 2A,,, PRO BUILT,,,ALL METAL BODY MOUNTED ON A 1975 CHASSIS,,,6 POINT BAR,,,CUST FAB FUEL TANK,,,,,,,,TIRES ,,,,,WESTERN WHEELS,,,,,POWER STEERING,,, POWER DISC BRAKES,,,,, CUST DASH WITH S/W GAGES,,,,, 8000 UPRIGHT WINCH,,,,,JUISE CLUTCH,,,,,RANCHO SUSPENSION,,,,1,,,,,, COMPLETE SETUP, HEAVY FLYWHEEL, DRIVELINES AND TRANS FOR OFF ROAD,,,,,2,,,,ALSO COMPLETE SETUP, LIGHT FLYWHEEL, DRIVELINES, AND T-10 4 SPEED, SHIFTER AND LINKAGE FOR ON ROAD,,,,,,,COMES WITH BOTH SETUPS,,,,,,,,, MODEL 30 FRONT END,,,,,,,, MODEL 44 REAR END WITH LOCKER POSI,,,,,,,,FRESH BUILT BALANCED V6,,,,,,, HEADERS,,,,,,, VERY LARGE NEW 4 CORE RADIATOR,,,,,,, REAR SEAT AND BELTS,,,,,,,, NEW TOP NOT BEEN USED,,,,,,,,,, LOADED FOR OFF ROAD OR ON ROAD,,,,,,,,,,,,NEW CUST TRAILER WITH JEEP HUBS,,,,,,,,,,,TOW BAR,,,,,,,,,,LOTS OF TIME AND MONEY,,,,,,,,,,,,,, MORE $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IN THIS THAN WHAT IM ASKING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, THIS JEEP IS NOT EVEN CLOSE OF BEING STOCK.,,,,,,,,, JEEP IS READY TO GO,,,,,,,,,,,,YOU WILL NOT EVEN COME CLOSE AND TRY TO BUILD ONE FOR THE MONEY ,,,,,,,,,,,,WANT A REAL JEEP, THIS IS THE ONE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SELL FOR $20,000 OR HIT ME WITH AN OFFER THAT IS WITH-IN REASON.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Here’s a parts jeep.
“CJ2A 1947 willys I have had this for a long time. look at the pics. no title no motor, rolls and has trans and steering. thanks. MAKE AN OFFER!!!!”
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/17/2008) Here’s an abandoned sand jeep project. Might be some usable parts for someone. This is the same seller as the CJ-3A below.
“Sand Jeep Project. 1948 Willy’s Jeep. Dana 60 5 lug rear, postal jeep front, roll cage, seat mounts, set up for 500 Cadillac and TH400. Engines available. Have clear Washington title. $300. Call Dave @ 503-572-9725”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750. It includes a top. Looks like a great price. Brett noted that the seller updated the listing because the overdrive was incorrectly listed as a PTO.
(11/14/09) “1946 Willy CJ-2A Jeep, Strong 289 V8, 3-Speed transmission with Overdrive, extra Transmission & Transfer case, Rancho Shocks, 32” x 11.5 x 15 w/ Chrome Rims, Full soft top with doors, Bimi top, Front bumber tow mount, Back seat, rear rack with two 5 gal. gas cans. Lots of extra parts and accessories. $2750.”
This might be a good restoration candidate.
“1946 Willys Jeep Complete, needs to be restored! Asking $1,300.00 or Best Offer!!!! If you have any questions or want to see please call 559-307-3349.”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/rvs/1771887337.html
UPDATE: Still all available
(08/26/09) I don’t know where “sp. springs” is exactly.
“i have a cj2a body with good windshield frame, willys tailgate, and good grill, stretched 12 inches and frame set up for wagoneer springs and stretched 20 inches $250 obocall 750 9477”
http://reno.craigslist.org/pts/1770229358.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(05/28/2010) The seller of this notes it is unmolested, but after seeing the paint job, I remain unconvinced 🙂
“1948 Willys CJ2A. Very nice restorable condition. I was going to restore but I have way too many projects. Has original engine and wheels. Nice unmolested jeep for a project. seats are not original. I was told it ran great before being parked a few years ago but I can not varify that. The picture is before power washing. The red color is mostly old paint showing. I has been painted a few times. Good Title!!”
