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UPDATE: More pics courtesy of Dexter
“For Sale, 1946 Willys Flat fender. This is a parts only vehicle. It does not have a title and in not licensed. Frame is cracked at front spring hanger. It has stock front and rear axle. Motor was converted to 283 Chevy and not running. Vehicle has been setting for several years. Body is in reasonable shape. If interested please call: Dale at 916-996-7581.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/1658550171.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
It needs some work. this might have a cj-3b windshield.
“46 Willy’s Jeep with engine from 58 corvette and low gear ratio. Awesome rock climber!! Needs tranny work. New soft top, new brake parts, new axle parts, freshly rebuilt carb. Tranny is currently out of vehicle. $2000 or best offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
“Thinking about selling my collection, will take offers. The yellow one is 1948 CJ2A that I have owned since 1977 area with good AZ title. Had a Buick v6 when I got it but later changed to a datsun 4 cyl, but currently no engine mounted in it. I boxed in the front frame & set up for chevy saginaw power steering box. Has stock 5:36 gear axles converted to full posi spools. The light brown aluminum top is from the frame only picture which is an MB.
The MB has no title but has been AZ forever. I have the front end w/ black out lights back to the cowl and front winshield cut through the floor area. The frame running gear is complete w/ turret mount and free floating rear axle. The engine is later model rebuilt 4 cyl. over head valve. The black one w/ aluminum hard top I brought in from Wyoming 10-15 years ago. It is complete except for motor which is out and cracked from freeze and no body rust. Not sure what the correct model for it is but the cowl & windshield frame is same height as my CJ2A which has a round frame, this one has a square fram but not tall like a CJ3B that a buddy had. The hard top is extremely well made and looks like it has been there from original, real solid w/ more square aluminum cross braces & upright corners & removable panels than I have seen before. I have numerous extra parts from over the years, spare flat head blocks and stuff.
I bought the MB to rob the new engine, free floating rear end and hard top for my 2A because I bought 2 sets of new disc brake conversions and was going to install on all 4 corners w/ locking hubs on all for towing. Then I found the black one and the top w/ doors was to good to pass up. The disc brake seats I ordered new and are still in the boxes. Serious inqueeries only, not in financial problems just considering selling to best offer over 4K
UPDATE: Pics added and price dropped to $5000
“1947 WILLYS CJ2A JEEP 4X4 ARMY RUNS/DRIVES GREAT. ALL NEW PARTS-TOO MANY TO LIST. RUNS/DRIVES GREAT. SUMMER TIME JEEP GETS APPROX. 2000 MILES. $5000 OR BEST OFFER. TRY FINDING ONE IN THIS SHAPE THAT NEEDS NOTHING. 708-965-0142”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/1660764814.html
UPDATE: Was $957. **SOLD**
“not running complete drivetrain all original”
UPDATE: The m-38 is still available, but I don’t know about the rest.
I’ve seen this Jeepster for sale, but other items haven’t been listed. I am wondering if the ‘M-38’ actually is an old MB with a replacement body.
“1. 48 Jeepster, runs and has a L head engine. Most miles are towed since previous owner towed it to parades for 50 years. Needs right interior and some body work. $4500 The Jeepster is a driver and I drive it a few times a month.
2. Jeep project. CJ2A. Frame has had some work but needs brakes rebuilt. Engine was supposed to be rebuilt but need new cam. But its been painted nice. Has a decent body with just a piece that needs replace in tool box under the passenger seat and some minor dings smoothed out. Has nice windshield, hood and grille. I have 16″ wheels that need new tires but has tires on it now that are 15 inch to roll it around. Needs driver seat. I have everything else to put it together including two good fenders. $2000.
3. Project jeep that has engine that turns free by hand but missing starter and other external engine parts. Has windshield and grille now and needs front end work. Comes with a project jeep that the front frame broke off and needs welded on along with axles and other spare parts worth a lot. And also comes with a body that needs some welding. It was cut in half and stitched back together. $600
4. M38 with 302 that runs. Needs master cylinder installed and will run, but body needs welding since the guy who had it just fiberglassed it and bondo over that. So weld it back and its ready for the hill. It has a M38 hard top with doors. And M38 grille now too. Radiator needs installed. $1800 with a title but an error was made and the title says 43 instead of 53.
5. and last I have a trailer with data plates that was a fire dept pump trailer so has two holes that were in the side for hoses that are plugs and need welding. No lunette or landing gear or title. $800″
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $350.
Doug spotted this Last Ride. The tree growing out of the jeep might be worth $350. The jeep itself is should be free 🙂
“Today’s special!! One 1946 willys rolling chassis with some good body parts. Tree and transmission in bed no charge!! Will consider any reasonable trades. Motorcycles or hunting gear accepted . cash also accepted. No title do have metal id tags. What you see is what you get. Bring trailer.”
Those sides need some work!
“1946 Willys CJ2A jeep. Runs good but needs some body work. An original unmolested restoration candidate.”
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/1659732934.html
UPDATE: Still Available. More pics added.
(03/01/2010) Here’s a pretty raw, stock CJ-2A. It’s been sitting for 35 years.
“1948 Willys CJ2A, with original 6 volt system and hard top. Original 134 ci motor, Carter carb, and all original tranny, transfer case and running gear. Jeep also has original heater and custom hard top with all doors and perfect glass. Perfect opportunity for a restoration project, but has been parked since 1975 and not running. Title in hand. Can send additional photos upon request. Asking $1900 or OBO. (530) 743-7215.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1659023763.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s a nice CJ-2A.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A. Complete frame off restoration. Original Motor, Transmission, rearends. New steel body.New tires. Everything is new or rebuilt. Looks better than new. 4ci motor,3spd trans. 4wheel drive does work. New top,interior,new windsheild. Runs good,Drives good. ”
UPDATE: Was $3000. **SOLD**
(07/16/09) No steps at the fenders, but other than that it looks in decent shape.
“1948 WILLY’S JEEP – 4 CYLINDER – RUNS GREAT, GOOD CONDITION. PERFECT VEHICLE FOR HUNTING!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200
(11/24/09) This looks pretty stock and runs. Looks like it might be a good price.
“1946 Jeep CJ2A military style jeep. Running and in fair condition. Original 4 cylinder enjine with rebuilt carburator, generator and starter. Very original condition with little rust. Would be a great jeep to turn into that vintage rock climber you have alwasy wanted!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This looks like it needs work.
‘Old willys jeep for sale. great project jeep. not enough time to fix it must sell. ”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD** As James notes, the seller neglects to mention the lack of a column shift (and I missed it too).
With a VIN of #10907, this is the 907th CJ-2A made. It’s a rare vehicle.
“Out of the Utah high desert, WWII vet owned and maintained CJ-2A from 1945. First year a civilian Jeep was produced and one of the first 1000 made. All data plates are there and in good condition. True “survivor” with very few changes made to it over the years.
Compression and oil pressure are good, but I think the carburetor will have to be rebuilt (or ideally replaced, it’s not correct for the year). Has plenty of power and runs well at speed, but idles poorly (rich). Brakes work fine, shifts well through all gears. Was register/used right up until April 2009.
Front seat frames are original, rear is not, but would work/look fine while you shopped for an original. Body is in great shape overall (UT is the second driest state in the US, just behind Nevada) but it still has some hat channel rust under the front floor and tool box. No soft top or top bows.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $4500.
I can’t tell if that is a skin on the body, or chrome, or stainless … it sure is shiny.
“I got a 1948 willys body on a 73 jeep frame. it has a chevy 350 with about 2000 miles on it and all brand new gaskets. brand new edelbrock 650cfm thunder series carbuetor with edelbrock air filter. new msd wires and shorty spark plugs to fit with the headers. very clean engine. new battery with battery wires that is now placed in the back of the jeep. its runnin great. very fun toy. askin 4500 obo. I never use my email. im computer illiterate but call me at 7022359028. The name is nick.”
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(03/08/2010) This has been nicely restored.
“This 1946 Willy’s is in grand condition and ready for the road, on or off. The restoration consisted of sandblasting chassis and parts, rust proofing, primer and paint. New parts include: clutch, shocks, wiring, battery, radiator, brakes & brake lines, gas tank, all gages, windshield, lights, jack, winch, & auxiliary tank. Original engine has been repaired and upgraded with a solid state electronic ignition. The undercarriage has been sandblasted and painted black. This vehicle looks and drives like new.”
http://www.ewillys.com/wp-admin/post-new.phpHere’s several part jeeps.
“Willy’s Jeeps’s, $600 each. If interested call Ed @ 909-855-9897”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/1655160047.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
“1948 Jeep 4 cylinder. Good project. Straight title. $750.00 Or best offer. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400
This has no motor.
“PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL VIA CRAIGSLIST AS I AM ONLY POSTING THIS FOR A FREIND CALL HIS # THAT I HAVE PROVIDED OR EMAI HIM AT RIGGER1968@NETSCAPE.COM. NO MOTOR HAS T90 TRANS ROLLING CHASSIS GOOD FOR PARTS DOES NOT RUN .”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
You don’t see a body parked on top of a hay bail too often. Note the PTO.
“Completly apart, lost interest in project and need to sell. PTO Winch, Stock and 91 Wrangler springs with reverse shackle mounts. Make me an offer or what do you have to trade?.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000
“I have For sale a Willys jeep. Everything is there to put it back together (-the wiring harnes and the fuel lines). The body is all metal. The tail gate has Willys stamped in it. (Very hard to find.) The motor is all together and sitting in the frame. It is filled with oil and can be turned over my hand. I am asking $9,000 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This appears pretty stock.
“This is a 1946 Willys Jeep runs great and has been well taken care of. I am selling for a friend please E-mail with any questions. It is street legal with title. Price is firm.For some reason my pics are not coming up.I can send pics if intrested.”
The dealer selling this CJ-2A has provided a large number of good quality images. This looks pretty solid.
“1947 JEEP WILLYS. MUST SEE! VERY GOOD CONDITION! Runs and Drives Great! This 1947 Jeep Willys was brought from Missouri to Texas a few years ago. It has been kept in a barn since. It is almost impossible to find a Willys with this little of rust! LOOK at the PICTURES! Transmission shifts smooth through all gears. Engine fires right up and runs strong. It has the flathead 4 CYL. The jeep runs and drives amazing for being 60 years old! It has an exhaust leak, but otherwise is in good shape. Let the pictures do the talking for the body. It is in good shape! This Jeep has a clear Missouri title, in hand. This Jeep is being sold on consignment, and not through the dealership. Feel free to call or email anytime with questions.”
UPDATE: Was $4500.**SOLD**
(01/31/2010) This looks and sounds very stock.
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Custom aluminum top and doors, 6 Volt battery system, Includes spare 1947 engine, transmission, transfer case, front and rear running gear, Needs new tires and seat upholstery.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
(10/1909) This is a non-running project.
“I was told it was a post war CJ2A. It has the transmission still in it, has the doors inside, the top is removable. It is 4×4. I have the motor for the jeep and most of the parts. I am not sure what is missing. Body and frame look solid. What you see in the pictures is NOT rust! The color is some kind of a redish color and has faded and sun bleached and looks rusted. There is some rust but you have to look closer to see it.”
