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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
“41 flat fender, bobcat fiberglass body, chevy 4.3 v-6, turbo 350 tranny, t-18 case, dana 44 rear, 30 front, tilt colum, 31″ tires, runs and drives great, daily driver and mold wheeler, has soft top and full soft doors, $6000”
This is an unusually painted Jeep. I think the low res of the pics has pixelated this, making it look more unusual.
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This jeep has been restored and is ready for summer car shows, parades or just to drive around. 3 speed with maximum speed of 45 miles per hour and is a definate eye catcher. This is for the true car collector who has a taste for something unique and spectacular. Must see to appreciate.”
http://bgky.craigslist.org/atq/1611715931.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800. Additional pics.
Lots of good updates to this CJ-2A, but a few issues, too.
“1946 willys jeep. The good: buick 231 oddfire v6 runs great, 3 speed manual trans, warn overdrive;, d44 rear axle with posi and i was told 5:32 gears, d35 front axle with posi and 5:32 gears, soft top (could use a little work above the doors the stitching came loose), full soft doors, cb radio, full cage, newer tires and wheel 95%, bucket seats with 3pt harnesses, fire extinguisher, tow bar, old electric winch not fast but it works good, tow hooks, fresh paint (a few small chips in the door opening from getting in and out), power steering, the body isnt perfect but it is in good shape for being 64 years old. Only a few very small rust holes in the floor.
The bad: Turn signals are not hooked up. Something is wrong in the drivetrain i think it is the overdrive something is either worn out or the linkage is out of adjustment everything seems to shift fine except the overdrive. the problem is it wont stay in gear it will randomly work and drive fine then pop out of gear and not move until it decides it wants to. it should be an easy fix but i dont have the time. if i fix it i will be raising the price. this thing is small it is the main reason i am getting rid of it i am 6’4″ and have no leg room i can barely drive it.
I am asking $4600 the way it is. possible trade for yj or tj wrangler must be 4.0 5 spd, 92+ f-250 or f-350 reg cab long bed 4×4 preferably with a 460, 93+ ranger 4×4 preferably extra cab and manual trans, or a 60s-early 70s muscle car like chevelle, mustang, charger, nova, cougar, etc. email or call 503-962-9559 if interested.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1618441050.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4100
(02/18/10) This looks pretty good. I’m betting some different springs have been added. It sure doesn’t appear that their is enough length in the rear axle to properly handle the spring when it’s extended all the way. However, that could just be an illusion.
“1948 Willys Jeep. Original body. New or Rebuilt..brakes, transfer case, trans, motor, carb, tires ans tubes, and much more. Buy it and drive it home!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
The flatties are in OK to poor shape, but that CJ-5 is tweaked too much to be worth much, unless it’s got an overdrive or something else we can’t see.
“4 Four Willys Jeep project vehicles. Make two solid vehicles out of the four. Three appear to be Military. No record found at DMV, bill of sale only. First $2800.00 takes the lot. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
(11/11/09) No indication as to why the seller thinks this was an airforce jeep.
“1947 Jeep 3 spd, locking hubs ,beadlock wheels or factory ( your choice )New wiring, Top & doors, Disk brake conversion in front. Runs good.”
Update: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It’s got posi front and rear.
“46 willys, v6 posi front rear, 5:38 gears 4 wheel disc brakes, power tilt steering, 35″mtr tires, new steel from dash back. needs finished. causing marital problems, so buy my jeep so i can make her get rid of her shoes!! firm price no dickering, just take it away”
Here’s another one courtesy of Jean-Sebastien. Bids have reached $9100. No offense to the seller, but I don’t quite understand why someone would modify a ’47 into a M-38 at such a detailed level as this has been done? But, hell, I’ve done plenty of things that didn’t make any sense!
“This is a Collectors 1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A modified to m38 with a military green paint job that is a year old. The seats were done year ago in green canvas. Jeep has a new go devil four cylinder motor that is green to match paint and was installed about year ago. Jeep runs great and has been garaged every winter. It comes with the one year old green canvas top. New unidirectional 7.00-16 Tires and green rims, Paint and Interior are in Great Condition. Everything has been replaced and redone from Brakes, Paint, Interior, Exhaust. The 4×4 works great with the 3 speed T90 transmission. I can provide more pictures on request.”
A good deal of work looks like it has been done on this.
“All original steel body, 4 yr old paint, Custom Crawler Cage and boxed frame, 2 1/2″ Rancho springs, Confer shackles, new hangers and poly bushings, rebuilt Dana 25 front with 5:38 gears, Spicer axles, Superwinch hubs, 11X2 drums, Saginaw steering kit box + mount, have complete Dana 44 rear with new 5:38 ring and pinion set (has Dana 41 in it now), New Process 435 4 spd with AA kit and Dana 18 case (all rebuilt), new 31 X 11.5 Super Swamper LTB on 15X10 chrome mods, Ford V8 motor mounts, 229 Chevy V6 builder goes with sale, have lots of new, original and repo parts, catalogs and receipts for all parts and professional work done. NO junk, NO title, all or nothing. Must sell. My loss is your gain. Call Tim 303-210-1255”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1613816726.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
I’m thinking this might be a M-38? I think I see tool indents on the passenger side. Those tires are pretty worn.
“Selling a original 1946 Jeep Willy that runs and drives for $5,000.00. Only modifications is it has been converted to 12 volt. Almost all parts are new only thing that needs work is the rocker panels and floor boards are rusted.”
UPDATE: Was $3250. **Status Unknown**
This is built on a 1948 CJ-2A foundation.
“A spare front and spare rear axle is included! $3,250 cash only. Medical bills force the immediate sale of this beautiful buggy.”
UPDATE: Last priced at $9500.
The Jeep looks nice enough, but let me remind potential buyers that 1. VE day was in May of 1945 and VJ day was in August of 1945; 2. 1948 comes after 1945 (umm .. this is self-evident, yes?); and 3., by the transitive mathematical property, this jeep, contrary to the seller’s claim, could not have played a role in WWII because it ended in 1945 and the jeep was produced in 1948.
“1948 Willys Jeep for sale!!! This car is in excellent condition and is a wonderful item for anyone who loves antique vehicles or wartime collectibles. This was used in WW2, but the engine has been replaced entirely, so its not just a lawn ornament. You can cruise town in this Willys. It is equipped with the canvas cover. Please contact me if you are interested. I’d love to show you the car or send you more pictures. Also, email me for more information on the vehicle; I’d be happy to answer your questions.”
UPDATE: Kevin from the UK wrote me today to say that he spotted the same CJ-2A Kevin saw while on vacation on Maui in 2002. Too funny! He also took a picture and provided it for our viewing pleasure. Thanks Kevin!
Steve was visiting Hawaii a few years ago and spotted this VEC CJ-2A on the island of Maui in Hawaii. There can’t be too many of these on the island!
Brett found another interesting deal in Utah. The seller labels this a 1952, but it looks like a VEC CJ-2A to me. It looks like it was also a column shift at some point.
“Sold As Is. 1952 CJ2A Jeep. Has 2 motors needs install. Asking 1000.00 or best offer.”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=2222121
The price just dropped to $1500.
“$1500 OR MAKE OFFER. i have the title email zrcats2002@yahoo.com willys”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/1612477148.html
This needs some work, but looks pretty good. It also looks like it has been stretched a bit in the front of the body and the front axles looks forward a bit too, suggesting this isn’t a standard frame. Maybe it’s a truck or CJ-7 frame?
“This would be a great hunting and/or trail rig. It has a chevy 4.3 v6, power steering, duel exhaust, 31×10.50 mud tires with 95% tread, trailer hitch, 3 speed manual trans, and 2 stick transfer case. This Jeep has been put up for several years and could use some work. Here’s what I know it needs: The front diff needs new spider gears ($100.00 from 4wd.com), could use the right rear brake drum replaced, and needs a tune-up. The broken spider gears were removed and the axel was cleaned and refilled with oil, so it does drive. (318) 355-5223 if interested.
http://monroe.craigslist.org/cto/1612267992.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
(12/13/09) Check out this plow. This looks like a good deal.
“I am selling a 48 willys jeep for my aunt the plow lights and 4×4 all function great perfect for private use asking $2,000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
The engine is in the back, but this thing looks in good shape. It looks like a deal.
“CJ2 jeep 1946, this is a builder the engine is in the back, see photo. I think the engine has been rebuilt. I took off the valve or tappet cover and it is clean inside. The outside of the block is also clean.”
UPDATE: Mike notes the general consensus on this VEC is that maybe only the frame and running gear is from the ’45.
With a serial number of 10,077, this is an early CJ-2A. Unfortunately, it appears someone spray painted this wildly. Interestingly, it is missing the tool indents.
“This Jeep is the 77th Civilian Jeep manufactured by Willy’s and includes a ” 3 Point Hitch ” for the Farmers of America. The engine is a “Flat Head 4 cylinder that runs good ….no smoke”. The shift for this jeep is a 3 speed on the column. The tires are new and are mounted on original solid Jeep rims. The brakes have been worked on. There has been some body work and the Jeep was painted recently. Mechanically the Jeep is in good condition but will require some tinkering (TLC)….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
This looks solid. I’m not sure what’s up with the headlights (covers perhaps?)
“1948 WILLIS JEEP RUNS GOOD, ALL ORIGINAL, AND NO SMOKE $3000 OR BEST OFFER”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
The good news is it runs. No title.
“Bought as a project last year, but don’t have the time for it. It was running, but the battery is weak, pushed it to start it. It is all original, but missing the windshield, oil bath air cleaner and gas tank. The body is in fair condition for the age. The floor pan either needs to be replaced or extensive work on the drivers side. I do not have the title, this jeep sat on a deer lease for a number of years. I paid $800 for the jeep last year, but am open to offers including possible trades for ???? Must get rid of soon.”
This looks like a good price.
“E-mail for details/ questions”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1611359422.html
No titles. These are parts jeeps.
“2-1946 willys jeeps for sale, no titles, can provide bill of sale. neither run, but both are complete drive trains. the red one has a buick odd-fire v6 swapped in. great potential here. Can email more (& better) pics. thanks for looking. may consider seperating, but would rather sell both to someone”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1609748085.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(01/31/2010) “Project. 1946 Willy Jeep. Estate sale, make offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It appears mostly stock and runs.
“Stock 1948 Willys CJ3A – Runs $2500 OBO”
