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Builds — CJ-2A Body and Frame Work by Mike

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mike_rebuildI ran across some extensively photographed and discussed body and framework (boxing in the frame) on the CJ-2A page forums.  There are plenty of pics and four or more videos.  There’s also some interesting discussions about dealing with hat channels:  to fill or not to fill, that is the question (page 3 of the forum). So, if you are doing some body work on a CJ-2A, you’ll find this interesting.

The pic on the right show’s Mike’s first attempt at welding thin body metal.  After some additional grinding and filler it looks like it will turn out great.

View the all information at the ‘started body work’ topic on the CJ-2A Page forum

 
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1947 CJ-2A Spokane, Wa $6500

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1947_cj2a_spokaneUPDATE:  New pics on the new ad

Clearly there’s been some mods to this vehicle.  For example, the axles do not appear stock, it’s got a tilt column and, of course, a 400 small block.

“47 willys cj2a 400 sml blk, 3 spd, dual fuel tanks, leather wrapped rear hoop roll bar, tilt colum, newer top, tow bar….nice condition,will need some minor TLC…$6500 OBO…part trade gold mining equip,guns..cash is best,Thanks 208 305-5779”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1056498136.html

 
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1948 CJ-2A Marysville, OH **SOLD**

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1948_cj2a_marysvilleUPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $7500

Well, it looks good and things look straight, but I suspect the price will slip.  It’s not quite military and not quite civilian, but probably a fun little run around rig.

“1948 Willys Jeep Kaiser CJ2A. The frame and replacement body were sandblasted and epoxy primed. The 4 cyl 134 ci engine was professionally rebuilt, and runs good. New items in the last three years include: shocks, leaf springs, 16″ military tires, gauges, poly gas tank, radiator, starter, brake lines, wheel cylinders, master cyl, exhaust system, wiring harness, carb rebuilt, O.D. Green paint, etc, etc. The tires only have about 20 miles on them. This was a civilian or farm jeep that was made to look like the military version. With some numbers, stars, and other finishing touches this coulf be a very nice parade jeep”

 
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1948 CJ-2A “Lefty” Georgetown, OH **SOLD**

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1948_cj2a_georgetownUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,500.

“For Sale 1948 Willys Jeep CJ3A, Government Green. Body: New body panels welded in, New gauges (except speedometer), 5 new tires & tubes, new seats, changed over to 12 volt.  Engine: New distributor & water pump, Bored .060, Crank turned .020, New pistons, valve guides, ring gear, clutch, and pressure plate.  Transmission: New bearings & synchronizer, new brake lines, master cylinder, & wheel cylinders. “

 
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1948 CJ-2A Temecula, OR **SOLD**

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1948_cj2a_temeculaUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000

“350 Hipo small block with corvettte manifolds,Holley 600 cfm carb , electronic dist, 350 turbo hydro transmission with shift kit hurst comp shifter , Hooker super comp headers, Ford 9″ loncoln housing currie axles 457 gears disk breeks, all new paint , guages, interior carpet seat street legal runs FAST and turns Heads”

 
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Builds — Jim’s Modified 1946 CJ-2A

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Just in case you think Jim paints everything green, he does know how to use a few other colors, too :-).  Here’s his modified CJ-2A.  In the post below is his white M-38.

Jim writes, “GM V6 with stock running gear, was very well built, went like stick in the snow, not a drop of rust which always makes me happy”

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1948 CJ-2A Antioch, Tn **SOLD**

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1948_cj2a_antiochUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

Plenty of pics to see of this jeep.  There’s a few items missing (bezels, parking lights, a couple dash features).

“Up for sale is a willys jeep that is a frame off restoration . It is powered by a flat top 4cy gas engine that runs and drives great. It has new army tires, new seats, new gas tank, the list goes on and on.”

 
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1947 & 1948 CJ-2A Medford, OR **SOLD**

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1947_cj2a_medford21948_cj2a_medford3UPDATE:   **SOLD** Was on eBay

These are both pretty rough.  Neither runs.

” I have two Willys CJ2As. I was going to make one,but i don’t have the time or space.  The 47 has a hard top with doors, the glass is good in the top but not in the doors or windshield. It is all stock with a Koenig PTO winch.  The 48 is less together but it seems to all be there. It  has 33X12.50 15 mud tires with 70%or 80% tread. Both have titles.  Neither of them are running at this time. These are up for auction together.”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Polson, Mt $8000

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racejeep_polsonThis is a highly modified race (drag/mud) jeep.

“Set up for big block Chevy – mid engine. TH-400 transmission with cooler. B&M Pro stick shifter. 3/4 ton Chevy front & rear end. 4 wheel disc brakes. Full roll cage w/ nets. 44″ Boggers rear 39 1/2″ Bogger front. 48 Flat fender fiberglass body. Bassett racing headers. Seat w/ 5-point harness. 12 gallon plastic fuel cell. GT steering wheel. 121″ wheel base. Call Troy 406-261-7820”

http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/1006283735.html

 
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1948 CJ-2A Madera, Ca $3500

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1948_cj2a_maderaThis is an interesting custom project.  The transfercase is probably one of these four gm tcs.  I’m not sure how the back of the cage mounts, but it’s unusual.

“Extremely powerful Jeep. Rebuilt for having maximum fun on the dunes or taking it to the mountains. Custom 327 Chevy small block engine, Edelbrock Torker intake manifold, Accell ignition wires and coil, 1970 CJ-5 axles, Warn hubs, Newly rebuilt TH350 automatic transmission, Newer Chevy 4X4 transfer case, Custom Roll Bar, 5 point harness seat belts, Large Tachometer, Custom drive line, 33″ BFG tires (has wear), Transmission cooler, Fiberglass hood, Cherry Bomb header exhaust, New Electronic Fuel Pump, New Die Hard Battery.
Picture shows non-matching seats but the matching seat to the passenger side is included. Asking $3500 OBO. If interested call 559-871-4464”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1044408051.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Lubbock, TX **SOLD**

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1946_cj2a_lubbockUPDATE: Was $5500. **SOLD**

This is a nice looking CJ-2A with a slightly different type of paint job.  Looks good.

“1946 Willys Flat Fender Jeep; mechanically restored; new top and new tires; good paint tagged and inspected, needs nothing…ready to drive for hunting or summer fun; $5500.00”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Aumsville, Or $1500

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1946_cj2a_aumsvilleIt ran when they last parked it.  I don’t know if that means it still runs or they haven’t tried starting it or?

“This is a pretty original 1946 CJ2A. I don’t know a whole lot about it – only that it ran when parked. My dad and I received this jeep from a cousin in trade for something else. I think the pictures tell the story and I have more so email me if you’d like for me to send you additional pictures. I don’t have the wherewithal (mainly a lack of time) to do anything with the jeep at this time. If you see this ad, the jeep is still available. The only trade I would consider is a partial trade towards an uncut first generation Bronco with minimal rust and a straight body.”

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1036433317.html

 
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1942 GPW & 1946 CJ-2A Cherokee, NC eBay

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1942_gpw_cherokeeHere’s an interesting pile of parts out of Cherokee, NC.

“A great project for you flat fender Jeep fans.  This is a 1942 Ford built GPW Jeep basket case with many many parts.  There are basically two Jeeps here, the ’42 is a genuine WWII era model complete with the built in ammo storage cans in the back, the flip up headlights and the Browning machine gun mounting plate built into the frame.  The other is a 1946 civilian jeep.  These represent 10+ years of accumulating the parts and pieces to build a WWII jeep that I never got around to doing. ”

View all the pics on eBay

 
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1948 CJ-2A **SOLD**

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**SOLD**

“The good stuff and everything I’ve added, replaced, rebuilt, etc: Clear Colorado title, Jeep is turn key, start it and go, needs nothing major right now.  Original flathead 4 cylinder, Solex carb, 12 volt, rebuilt a few years ago, runs great, excellent oil pressure, no smoke etc. Original transmission/transfer case, also rebuilt, shifts tight, quiet, never does the “2nd gear pop” like so many Willys. Body’s in great shape, CJ3A windshield frame, The usual minor rust in the tool box (see picture) and at the ends of the hat channels. The rest of the Jeep’s in great shape, perfect floor boards front/back, some dents in the rear corners that someone repaired with bondo in the last 60 years….”

Below are some exclusive before pictures of this jeep:

Before:

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After:

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1948 CJ-2A West Seattle, Wa $2500

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1948_cj2a_westseattleHere’s a CJ-2A that needs some work, though the nature of the work isn’t clear.  Looks good.

“This is a little too much project for me.  1948 Willys CJ2A with the following, 64 ford 260v8, new Chevy alternator, rebuilt t90 trans 3speed, resealed transfer case twin stick, stock Dana axles 5:38 open gears, 2 to 4″ shackle lift, 35″ Tires Wild Country (75% tread), new master and slave cylinder for clutch, new clutch, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, pressure plate, resurfaced flywheel, rebuilt motorcraft 2100 carb ….. ”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1032379270.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A Ellsworth, KS **SOLD**

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1947_cj2a_ellsworthUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

“my step dad passed away and now im helping my mother sell his jeep willys. not sure how long he has owned it but can tell you it was longer than 12 years. it has always been stored inside while he owned it. since him and my mother have been together in 96 it has been driven only bout a dozen times. maybe once a year. was always taken good care of. i do not know the extent of what kind of resto was done. the frame appears to have been painted at one time…..”

 
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1945 CJ-2A Snohomish, WA **SOLD**

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1945_cj2a_snohomishUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700

It appears a good deal of work has been done throughout the frame, suspension and drivetrain.  It also includes a second V6.  If you can get it started, this would be a very good deal I think.  While it’s missing the driver side step, I think it that won’t slow it down in the trails.  Nice aluminum slot rims.

“To many projects, got to get rid of some. Jeep used to run would probably fire up with a little work, haven’t tried yet. This jeep is super flexy, it is spring over in the rear and under in the front. Frame has been beefed up with custom bumpers on both ends. It has a older 231 V6 with a rebuit turbo 350 automatic. Wrangler springs, 30 disc brake front end with a lockright and a 20 rear with 1 piece axles and a welded dif. Full cage, 3a windshield, power steering, full harnesses, ok tub and good full top. Have a newer 231 that goes with it. With a little work it will be a nice offroader. It has 33 swampers on it now the price above is without these wheels and tires. You can have it with them for 2200.00. Jeep has been sitting for about 5 years. It is titled with collector plates.”

 
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Readers Builds — William’s 1948 CJ-2A

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William, a reader from Costa Rica, contacted me this weekend with a question.  After exchanging a few emails, he offered to share his project with readers.  The 1st picture was taken in April of 2005 and the second in November of 2007.  He has made some nice improvements that have made this jeep look much better.  You can see all the pics here at cardomain.com.  Thanks for sharing William!

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1946 CJ-2A Miami, Fl $5,599

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Here’s an early ’46 CJ-2A with a column shift and the driver indents.   This appears to be in excellent shape.  I don’t think it’s a bad price.  I’ve added a second pic below to show both the column shift and the state of the floor, which looks excellent.

“1946 WILLYS CJ2A, Restored 1946 Willys Jeep, new yellow paint, street legal, titled in Florida(Collector car), custom new bikiny top, new tires and tubes, fun to drive. ALL ORIGINAL. 3 speed manual, colum shift(DJ), used by mail courriers on WWll. Purchased from original owner in Colorado. Original papers to prove it. Included many NOS spare parts. Call me and check it, you will love it. I’m finishing an M38 1951 all military……”

View all the pics at Auto Trader

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1945 CJ-2A Huntington Beach, Ca **Sold**

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UPDATE:  Lee just bought this Jeep. Congrats!

This restoration looks beautiful, though if this is really a ’45, then I think it should have the column shifter.  It’s beautiful and I rather like the burnt (?) orange.  The one element I don’t like is the ‘all wheel drive’ plaque on both sides of the hood.  It’s also missing the rear soft-top bars holder on the driver side.

“The vehicle IS titled as a 1943 though the serial number on the vehicle matches the code for a 1945. The transmission is a 4 speed.”

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1948 CJ-2A Orange City, Fl **Status Unknown**

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1948_cj2a_orangecityUPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $3500.

Looks pretty good.

“1948 Willy’s Jeep, 4 Cyl, 3 Spd, 4 Wheel Drive, Mostly Original, Runs Great, Body Fair/Good. New items; Brakes, Wiring, Lights, Gauges, Fuel Pump, Carb. A Classic Jeep. $3900 O.B.O. Located in Orange City Florida (just south of Deland).”

 
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2 Willys Jeeps Naches, Wa **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $900.

This is a great deal.  The cages themselves are worth $150 a piece.  I’d be willing to bet that the white jeep has my fiberglass seats in it.  Get this while it lasts.

“1 jeep has a 302 Ford Transfer case needs work.  2 jeep has no Eng. or no Trans. $900 for both. Will separate or trade for CJ Parts.  ”

 
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1947 Drag Jeep Enumclaw, WA **SOLD**

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1947_dragjeep_enumclawUPDATE: Was $1500. **SOLD**

If the paddle tires are in good shape, this could be a good deal.

“willys, has small block currently full of water,moter may or may not be good i beleive its a stroker motor , sat outside for a year after i lost my storage 2wd s10 frame 4 linked kinda cool paid 5g for this 5 yrs ago has paddles roll cage powerglide line lock stall conv. tach dash is tinned w all gauges.fun toy need 1500 firm come get it.”

 
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Working Jeeps from Offroad Adventures

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offroad_adventures_workingjeepsI’m not familiar with the “Offroad Adventures” publication.  Instead, as usual, I stumbled upon it while looking for something else.  It’s a compact 2 pages article with a variety of pics of cjs accompanied by different hydraulic implements.  I’m not a big fan of the myvirtualpaper’s interface, but the pics are still cool.

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1948 CJ-2A Boulder, MT **SOLD**

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1948_cj2a_boulderUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2848.

That’s a big winch on the front of the jeep.  I’m not familiar with it.

“1948 Willys Jeep was a ground-up build about 7 years ago. Has a 302 Ford engine-runs very well,but could use a tuneup as I have changed oil-air filter every summer, but havent done anything else (didnt have to) all Jeep other than engine I have had this jeep about 5 years and have never had anything go wrong with it. This is one tight vehicle. no rattles tight tight..I have put less than 1000 miles on this in the last 3 years. I drive it around town in the summer. Has never been abused. Has been garaged. No rust. No dents. Pto wench worked when I got it 5 yrs ago,but have never used it. Tires are fare.50%.(they were new 7 years ago) fun rig.”