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UPDATE: Still Available
It appears the tailgate has been eliminated. Apparently, this sports an Olds V-6. I haven’t seen a buick v6 with the alternator swapped to the driver’s side, though I suppose it is possible.
“All steel body, Olds V6. All stock running gear. New battery, rebuild carb ( 08-09) P/S. Manual brakes. Runs fine. Full roll cage. Old AM/FM/cassete and CB. (speakers are in a box, not installed.) Warn winch (not in photos) now mounted. Doors included. New spare. 408-988-0668”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
This appears to have been carefully rebuilt. Looks good.
“Rebuilt power train (134 engine, 3spd transmission, transfer case, differentials) and suspension, tilt steering wheel, roll bar, custom bumpers, digital gauges, more pictures available”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.
I think new paint would help this VEC tremendously. The seller claims to have all the column shift parts.
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1946 willys cj2a jeep, serial number 25786, engine number 26797 (4cyl) original. This jeep starts and runs but is not an everyday driver. The 4 wheel drive works in high and low. The jeep blows a little smoke and needs some brake work. The fenders, hood and frame are in good shape with no rust through that I can see and very little surface rust. If you were going to restore the jeep you would probably have to get a new tub. The tub it has now has rust through in the floor and is very rough. I have lots of extra parts that will go with the jeep, this includes: A NEW WIRING HARNESS (IN THE BOX), TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSFER CASES, GASKETS, AND A NEW MASTER CYLINDER. (there are more parts that I am not going to list) This jeep has a very low serial number and was originally a column shifter. It was converted to a floor shifter but I think that I have all of the parts to change it back.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
This looks like a good price to me.
“NICE JEEP, NEEDS SOME THINGS TO GET STREET LEAGAL. TITLE IN HAND, FIRES UP WITH NO HESATATION. I DO HAVE THE STOCK WHEELS WITH TIRES, AND A ROLLBAR THAT WAS JUST POWDER COATED AND HAVE NOT YET RE-INSTALED……………. MUST SELL………..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
This looks like a great price. Extra’s include front disc brakes and lockers.
“if you’ve been looking for a fun and unique summer toy, or for a great little trail jeep, then this just might be what you’ve been waiting for. i bought this for 4-wheeling, but also to take to work on nice days and to take my girlfriend out to ice cream, and it quickly turned into a not-so-secret love affair that she was not all that happy about, but tolerated it anyway. the frame is in great shape, and the body is in pretty good shape, considering its a 62 year old New England vehicle….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
“1947 cj2a runs good, brakes gone through, electrical re-wired 12volt and ungraded to fuse box, new guages ,turn signals-lights-brake lights all work.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
“I bought the car in 1998, and I spent six years restoring it down to the frame. I have most, if not all receipts, amounting to roughly $28,000 investment, but truthfully it was as much a hobby project as it was a toy after the fact. A few years ago I was offered 30k for it, but I just couldn’t part with it at the time. I don’t drive it much. It stays garaged except for the weekly ’round the block drive. It had an early 60’s 265 cid, I replaced it with a 1972 327cid – 350 HP motor (from a corvette) overhauled by Greulich of Scottsdale (builder of professional grade racing engines.. several have powered winning racing machines at Firebird Raceway and elsewhere)….”
Here’s a clean, good looking cj-2a.
“1948 Jeep CJ2A Completely restored. Must See! Call Brett at 414-762-7773
Also for sale Bantam T-3C Civilian Jeep Trailer and other Willys Parts.”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/1363756837.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3700.
The seller notes, “I swapped in a good running L134 and generally cleaned everything up. runs great now and is still for sale.”
“1947 Willys CJ2A, all electrical works aside from wiper motor. Has good seats front and rear,roll cage,12 volt sys,front mounted steering box,2 gas tanks,5 new tires on white spokes,tow bar,GM tilt steering.This Jeep was from AZ, so there’s very little rust and no dents. I just installed a recently rebuilt L head engine and this truck runs great.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This might be a good price. The body appears in good condition.
“1948 Willy’s Jeep for Sale, The originator of the SUV/4 Wheeler Craze….all original. Flathead 4, fold down windshield-good glass, tail gate, removable tow bar, 6 volt electrical system-needs battery. Stored inside for several years. This could be the “look what I found in this guys garage” discovery of a life time. Needs some work, mostly TLC, will deliever if in the Salt Lake area”
This looks mostly stock.
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All original Willys Civilian model Jeep, Motor just like it was in 1948, Runs and drives great, is tagged and insured with current Oklahoma Title, Has new NDT tires, fuel tank, brakes, and water pump. Own a piece of American History, turns heads everytime I drive it. Selling due to running out of room for my toys, Wife’s tired of parking in the rain. I have 2 Willys and an M37, need to sell at least one. Call or text Shawn at 479-238-3643 or home # 918-326-4397. email response is slower as I am a slow internet person.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1361068218.html
It’s hard to believe it runs. It’s a parts jeep.
“This is a 1948 WILLYS Jeep that runs, she smokes but she runs, good for parts as she shifts and I have the original Michigan title that matches the plate on the firewall…body is bad and jeep is for sale for parts only, needs to be trailered as tires are also poor… 920-856-6539 or neuby47@hotmail.com”
http://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/1361218217.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
A reader named Terry alerted me to this sale.
“1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep Serial Number 56566
I am selling this Jeep because I am ill with a progressing brain disease and there is more work to be done on this Jeep than I expected. Transmission is inoperable, locked in neutral, and needs replacement or rebuilding. Steering gear needs work. Engine is perfection, runs like a dream. I originally purchased it with the idea that it would take the place of my Ural, so I could continue going out sight-seeing and exploring. … The Jeep’s original flathead, four-cylinder engine (engine #103462) has less than 300 miles on it since being completely rebuilt.”
This might be a pretty good price for only $1000 given the work that has been done.
“1946 Willys Jeep has rebuilt motor, transmission and transfer case. Needs generator, starter and brakes. Asking $1,000 obo. Any questions call Gene at 586-774-5168. Thanks for looking!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
There are a ton of updates to this Jeep.
“’48 JEEP FLAT FENDER, CHEV 3.8 V6, BOXED FRAME, T-90 TRANS, OVERDRIVE, FULL ROLL CAGE, TILT COLUMN, INSRUMENTS, HEATER/DEFROST, ELECTRIC WIPERS, WARN WINCH, TOW BAR, NEW CANVAS, NEW WHEELS,TIRES,BRAKES. NO RUST. TURN KEY READY.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $24,950.
It looks nice enough, but I just don’t think the seller makes a strong argument for the rather high asking price.
“1946 Jeep CJ2A that has had a complete body-off restoration. Many items have been chromed and a new set of chrome wheels and tires. The engine is original and has been completely gone through. The Jeep hasn’t gone more that 50 miles since being restored. Custom seats have been added and many other accessories.”
The seller is in the rockies somewhere ….
“I have for sale a 1948 Willys Jeep that I have owned for some time. I no longer have time to restore it and am looking to sell it to a good home. The motor is newly rebuilt and has only a few miles on the rebuilt motor. I have an extra block, head and two crank shafts to go with it as well as lots of extra parts. I am asking $3500 but will entertain any reasonable offers. Call me with any questions, no trades please. More pictures available upon request…..Make me an offer I cant refuse. 719-221-2210”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
Looks good!
“1947 WILLYS MODEL CJ2A – All original, Solid body and frame Stock 4 Cylinder Engine, converted to 12 volt system, Roll Cage, New top, motor in good working order, Working 4 wheel drive, Tires on vehicle in good shape, Nice stock jeep – see pictures.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
This looks nice. It’s got some nice upgrades.
“48 Willys CJ-2a in beautiful condition. Buick 3.7 V6 with 4-barrel carb, original twin stick T-case and 3-speed transmission, power steering, heater, full cage with nice paint. Nice new top and 31″ tires, bikini top as well. One of the nicer flattys you’ll see around and gets lots of compliments. Moving to Utah and can’t bring it with. Runs perfect.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This old military jeep is in excellent condition for a 63 year old vehicle – runs great, but needs some brake work before driving. Bought as a restoration project that never got finished, so the jeep also comes with a lot of parts and extras … (extras listed) ….”
UPDATE: There were two projects, but it appears now there is only one.
“Willys Jeep Project – CJ3A Tub on a CJ5 frame. Tub is straight, perfect floorboards. Brand new Hurricane 4cyl with T90 trans and T18 Transfer. Dana front and rear. Great Crawler project. For more information call (530) 743-7215 or reply by email. $1000 OBO……?”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
I found this ad interesting because the seller says he got an appraisal of $12,500 from Southern Motors (a car seller?). It appears to be restored, however the pics make some of the parts of the body look a little rough (it could be the pics). The drive train and transmission sound stock to me.
“1948 WILLYS Jeep, 406 CI Motor, 4 BBL, 194 Camelback Early Corvette Heads, 3 Speed Trans, 538 Axle, Completely restored inside and out. Engine and Transmission rebuilt less than 500 miles on rebuild. Lots of power. New LTX Ms Michlin 31 X 10.5 R 15 tires.”
I didn’t get many specifics on this build, other than it is a barn find that was carefully rebuilt and is located in or near deer park, washington. There are lots of great details on it. Thanks for the pics Michelle!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
“This is a 1947 Willys Jeep that has been restored from the ground up!! You would be hard pressed to find one nicer!! My price is $12,000 OBO. Serious inquiries only please! You may contact ”
UPDATE: New pictures added.
This is a good looking rig and, given the upgrades, the price seem good. It looks like it was a club vehicle.
“1946 Willys CJ2A, Engine-Buick Odd Fire V6, Induction-Holly 2 Brl Carburetor, Offenhouser Manifold, Transmission-Tri County Gear built T18, Transfercase-Tri county Gear built Model 300, Frontend-Dana 25 with a power lock, Rearend-Tri County Gear built Dana 44 with a Detroit Locker, Suspension-Rancho springs with 3″ lift, Rancho Shocks Added Features: Power Steering, Mico Electric brake lock, Full roll cage, custom gas tanks, rear mounted rack with spare tire carrier, CB Radio Metal is good,runs well,works well other than needs brake cylinder job and engine mount bushings Phone: 909-676-2227”