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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was for Trade
It’s hard to tell much from the pics, however it appears in decent condition. It’s a project.
“I HAVE A 1947 WILLYS 2X2 HAS GOOD BODY FOR THE YEAR IT HAS A GOOD LOOKING AND RUNNING 81 BUICK V6 IT WILL NEED SOME STARTER WORK TO HEAR IT RUN AND BRAKE WORK TO DRIVE BUT I DONT HAVE THE TIME SO WITH ABOUT $100 AND AN HOUR OF WORK YOU WILL BE DRIVING THIS GEM ANY WHERE JUST LOOK AT HOW MUCH THEY GO FOR AND MAKE ME A GOOD TRADE”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000
It’s a tiny pic, but at least it shows the jeep has an unusual paint job.
“Willys’ CJ-2A, It comes with the following: Full soft top, Bikini top, Doors (soft), Engine is a 1968 Chevy 350, Edelbrock intake, Edelbrock carburetor, Mallory Ignition, Brakes have been replaced with a Willwood Master Cylinder, Clutch has been replaced with a Tilton Master Cylinder and Willwood slave Cylinder, Original 3 speed Transmission, New off-road suspension, Electrical wiring has been completely replaced. $4000.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
(11/17/09) This one is right up the road … well, up a couple roads from me. I’ll drop by and check this out more closely. The description appears to highlight the important elements.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ Red”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“1946 jeep have papers and new plates runs great.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000
(10/19/09) It looks nice, but I doubt it will fetch the asking price.
“WILLYS JEEP 1947 CJ2A; ORIGINAL 4 CYLINDER SUPERSONIC ( NOT REBUILT ); ORIGINAL MILEAGE UNKNOWN ( ODOMETER DOSE NOT WORK ); HAVE ALL RECEIPTS & PARTS THAT WERE REPLACED; FRAME OFF RESTORATION; GRAND FATHER OWNED IT, I HAVE OWNED IT FOR 30 PLUS YEARS; DON’T KNOW IF MY GRAND FATHER PURCHASED IT NEW ? NO RUST, FLOOR PANELS WERE REPLACED BEFORE I EVER HAD THE JEEP ALONG WITH ANY OTHER RUST. NEW PAINT, FACTORY HARVEST TAN FLAT “
UPDATE Still Available
(05/17/2010) I’m not sure what kind of body that is. Possibly a fiberglass?
“1947 Willy’s Jeep CJ-2-A, Reasonable condition, Runs well with good power.”
http://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/2190557529.html
Here’s another CJ-5/Flattie Body Merger. But, what really is unusual is that bumper.
“Too many projects, this one has to go! I bought this Willys last summer with intentions of rebuilding it. What was I thinking? I have way to many things going right now and feel overwhelmed. So, here is your chance to get a project that I believe will be worth doing.
The guy I bought it from said it was running when it was parked two summers ago and I believe him because they drove it flat and broke the bead on two tires and that is where they parked it. The jeep is complete as far as I can tell and body is in fair condition. It rolls freely, I towed it home over 40 miles with the tow bar that is on it. The engine also rolls freely, I can turn it by hand. It has an alternator so it has been converted to 12 volt. The transmission and transfer case shift just fine. The clutch pedal is stuck and the break pedal is hard to push, don’t know what the problem is there, sort of feels like it’s in the linkages.”
This is a very honestly photographed Jeep. The seller has been generous with closeup pics of problem areas.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A. It has a clear New Mexico Title and the numbers on the data plates match the number on the title. The body is in what I consider to be rough shape with it’s share of rust in all the normal places, please see pictures. The jeep does run, I will re-install the gas tank if the jeep needs to be shipped. The rims are the stock 16 inch and are all in good shape, three of the tires are good, one of them is cracked from age and does leak air slowly. There are no seats at all. The Jeep still has the 6 volt system (brand new battery) I have not driven the jeep at all so not sure how all the running gear works. Everything seems to go in and out of gear. Buyer will have to arrange shipping or pick up the Jeep. I will be able to assist with loading. If you have any questions or would like more pictures of a specific area let me know. If you want to talk to me call me at 505-803-8767 ask for Bill. This is a no reserve auction highest bidder will take it home.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/17/09) The body might be good, but the paint sure looks rough.
“Spring over. Body very good. Flathead 4 cylinder. Runs. Needs carb work. 35″ tires with Mickey Thompson rims. Call 937-216-6042”
http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/1576340631.html
This is a project.
“1948 cj2a willys, Very Original, Comes with everything. but complete wireing. Bolts broke but i have a book that lists all the types of bolts and what size they are. I Had A mehcanic look at it he said if i had more wiring on the motor it would fire up. Drove few years back. sat under cover sence i bought it.
Email me and i will send you more pics.And answer any questions you may have. WANT 2500 But Will Take The Best Offer.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1573970967.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500
(01/12/10) It appears to have tool indents. It looks like it runs.
“this 1946 willeys jeep cj2a .good roolling .bottom end no top.minor rust under seet..”
UPDATE: This is back on eBay. I’ve added a few more pics.
(11/03/09) This looks good.
“You are bidding on a 1947 WILLYS CJ2A. Frame off rebuild 10 years ago, garaged & summer driven only since. Original except for front hubs, tires,. top and added roll bar.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
The body looks pretty clean.
“New water pump, head just machined, new fuel tank, new shocks.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/07/09) This is very much a project still. I love the Hayden area. I still have relatives up there and if I could make a good living up there, I’d move in a heartbeat.
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I have a stock 1947 Willys CJ-2A, the body work is 95% complete and the frame has been blasted, primed and powder coated black along with the wheels. The engine is in good condition and just needs rebuilt since it has sat for along time. Th engine is #’s matching down to the generator and voltage regulator.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1572320734.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
It may run, but it’s not “ALL” original.
“1948 JEEP WILLYS..ALL ORIGINAL..FACTORY 4CYL MOTOR..REALLY COOL!!!
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!!”
UPDATE: Was $2800. **SOLD**
(06/01/09) The seller says this is a ’46, but the body looks more like a MB/GPW body. There’s no gas inlet and no bow holders.
“Willing to trade for a 4×4 chevy or import truck. Contact via email for more details”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(06/23/09) The suspension has been highly modified.
“1949 willlys jeep with all toyota running gear; 20r eng, transmission, transfer case and rear ends. Great project to finish up and get out on the trail. Needs a few things finished up but I have all the parts needed. I also have two toyota parts rigs that can go with it for free. It has a soft top but not in great shape and it also has a new bikini top and new tires.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The drain holes have been plugged, which I suspect means there’s been some work done on the passenger and driver’s side areas of the body.
“You are 1946 Willys in great condition. This truck has been completely restored and looks and runs great. It has always been garage kept. We are selling it due to lack of room. This truck needs a good home. Transmission in great condition. Own your own piece of WWII history. This truck is as is, there is no warranty. This is pick up only. Happy Bidding. If you have any questions feel free to ask.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Possibly a Porter & Reed hardtop.
Here’s a CJ-2A that has the spare tire on the driver side and the bow holders on the passenger side. I see no evidence to indicate this was a military vehicle or a military ambulance.
“I am selling a 1948 Willys for a friend of mine. It runs good, all tires hold air, and it’s fun to drive around the farm. It has a clear missouri title. He was told that it used to be a military ambulance. I have posted several pics of it, but I can get all the pics you need, so just send me an email and tell me what you would like to see. I am starting the auction at the lowest price he said he would take for the willys, but if you want to make a reasonable offer I will ask him if he will take it.”
UPDATE: Price has risen.
(01/18/09) It’s a project.
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Got It From grandpa. Means alot to me but need cash.. grill, fenders, body, motor, seats, top, hood,some wires,and window. It ran few years back. bolts broke. good project. even got keys for the ignition. 2500 obo”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1570645430.html
Doing some research on Warn hubs this morning, I ran across this image on Warn’s corporate website. This may very well be the original Warn Motor’s Service station in Seattle, Washington, where Arthur Warn developed his early ‘Summer Hubs’ as Mike refers to them. Note the signs atop the roof, “Jeeps” and “Warn Motors”.
If there were just one of these trucks, i would call it a custom one-off project. However, two of these suggest to me this was a kit of some kind? It kind of looks like the prototype for the Willys we have named a Tender.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000.
The seller claims this is an AgriJeep. In his book Preproduction Civilian Jeeps, Frederic Coldwell makes a convincing argument that despite filing for the trademark Agrijeep, and the use of the name Agrijeep on the CJ-1, Willys Overland quickly abandoned that trademark to focus in on the trademark Jeep for CJ-2’s and CJ-2A’s. Note: there might be some debate to this based on some of the websites I reviewed – some believe the CJ-2 is an Agrijeep as well. While I’m not in a position to provide any input into that debate, I would still review this seller’s claim cautiously.
“Rare 1948 Agri-Jeep, power take off, 3 point hitch. Only three prototypes made. Factory aluminum plate is 2 inch x 3 inch on the frame in back”
The body looks solid. And they take credit cards.
http://springfieldil.craigslist.org/ctd/1565003524.html
This sure looks like a fiberglass body.
“For Sale- 1947 Willys Military Jeep. 4 cylinder. Runs. Asking $1,500.00. Cash only. Buyers responsibility for pick-up. Call 608-439-5721 or 608-439-5087.”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/1566835244.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2300. More pics. Looks like a great price.
It looks like it runs and has a really bright orange blade. Other than that, I can’t tell much.
“1948 Willy’s with Meyers Plow. 2.3 Ford engine, 3-speed manual, 4×4, hi-low. Not perfect, but not bad for 60+ years. $2300 or best offer. Contact email.”
http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/1566480587.html
