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UPDATE: Price dropped to $18,900.
(03/11/2019) It’s supposed to have 450HP.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/624070105188738
“this is a 1946 willys lower 2wd 450 hp 355 chevy with a 350 auto it has sawy bar on front and a anti roll in the back so it runs like a big go cart it is kind of a rat rod”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(01/07/2021) Has a variety of updates.
“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep with an M38 windshield. 289 c.i. V8, 4 speed transmission with overdrive, 4WD heavy duty axles, tilt and power steering, power brakes, hydraulic clutch, winch, front lockout hubs, posi-traction rear axle, dual exhaust, Dunlop RV Radial Rover tires 31 x 10.50 x 15 tires w/good tread. Bolted on roll bar that’s easily removed. Windshield is cracked, fuel level gauge don’t work, and exhaust has a leak on the left bank. Engine and seats came out of a 67 Mustang. New crossflow radiator, thermostat, and belts. Runs and drives great. There is a little rust under the RF fender at the mounting bracket which could be repaired or replaced. Street legal and it has collector plates. Title in hand.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/27/2020) Overall, it seems a pretty stock jeep. Doesn’t run. Has a PTO.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/441126180238355
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep. turns over, doesn’t run, minor rust asking $5000 obo will trade.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/05/2020) It’s a project listed as a 2A and does have a 2A frame.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1008212259631197/
“Doesn’t run and drive. I bought this 1947 Jeep for restoration work, however could not get the work started due to tight financial conditions. So selling it. Have title in hand.”
Given the hood bump, there’s probably and updated engine in this.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/
“1948 Willy Jeep $6,000 in new parts and repainted. Asking $12,995 OBO”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/05/2021) This looks in good shape, though it has a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/186998126470753
“Willys CJ-2A Vintage 4WD Rebuilt in 2003, stored inside Floor shift Good spare tire Canvas seat covers 6 volt electrical system”
The more complete jeep has a gear shift that appears to the driver’s side of the transmission gear shift. That could be a crankshaft PTO engagement shifter. The hardtop looks similar to a Porter and Reed, but the front of the roof doesn’t slope down at the correct angle. I’m not sure what top it is.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/745808366362533
“This is for both Willies Jeeps 1946. One title. Use for parts or get a title and use both to build one. The second one has a electric hydraulic pump that goes with”
UPDATE: Still Available. There are some more pics here.
(08/28/2020) Not sure how much value is here. As Gordon notes in the comments, this has duallies.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/333290231130389/
“Willy’s Jeep CJ2a trencher barn find been sitting under a tree outback motor surely stuck What’s it worth Located outside Potomac IL”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/07/2020) Given the grille, this is likely a 1947 or later. It’s a project that hasn’t been run since Kennedy was president.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/162871478868062
“1946 Willys Jeep project. Very original and complete. Last plated and ran in 1963. Body and frame in really good condition overall, rust in hat channels and toolbox, floors are good, has a repair on the passenger rear where tire carrier usually messes them up, has all 5 original tires and wheels, has the original soft top frame bows and most of the hardware , have the remains of the cloth topt with door frames and metal window ports , i have never seen these before, has all data tags and vin plate, the is no original title. I do have a title from a jeep i scrapped, but it doesn’t match this Jeeps vin tag. Looks like water got in the tranny and it is stuck, engine doesn’t turn either but coud be because of the transmission . Carburetor is missing they gave me one but it doesn’t fit. Great start to a complete restoration”
This lacks a title, but doesn’t lack potential.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/763834637673984
“My CJ2A project, currently has no title, but I was in the process and will provide a bill of sale. Very good condition with not a lot of bad rot spots for its age. Ran not too long ago before I drained the fuel. Shifted and ran well, but it’s main issue is no brakes. The cylinders were bad and the lines may need replaced. Time for it is just one of those things I don’t have anymore sadly.”
Maybe some value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/407316430518185
“2willys 46 and 48 jeep for sale with extra parts make one jeep out of both asking 3500 for both jeeps need work but good for project”
UPDATE: Still Available.
This looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/393824321712293
“Jeep Willy. Buick V6 Engine. Runs well, Newly tuned up, new carburetor, original body, good paint job, good tires. 4 speed manual transmission, clean upholstery, tow bar, back rack with 2-5gallon gas cans included”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(1029/2020) Appears solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/337298377368193/
“Old willys flat fender “papa smurf” runs great original flat 4 tuned up oil changed new plugs wires cap rotor points ect..carb rebuild runs great drives great 3 speed manual trans with hi low splitter and twin stick transfer case”
It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/689120058432996
“Runs. No brakes Trans or transfer case make a lot of noise, but comes with spare trans and transfer case. Charging system not hooked up. No battery. Washington title in my name. Has original vin tag and also frame tag.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/25/2020) This has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/772733399944221
“1947 Willys CJ3A. Jeep has a small block Chevy th350 transmission t-20 transfer case, Dana 30 in the front with ARB Dana 44 knuckles with high steer and 5.38 gears. Rear has Dana 44 with Detroit locker, full floating axles and 5.38 gears. Complete new fuel system 22 gal aluminum fuel cell lines fuel pump and new Quadra jet carb. Has a tilt steering column a full swing out tire rack that holds the tire 2 Jerry cans and high lift jack. This is a great trail Jeep and one you can drive to the trail it is ready crawler”
The passenger front frame rail has been repaired.
https://billings.craigslist.org/cto/d/billings-1948-cj2a-jeep/7259611451.html
“For sale is this awesome 1948 Jeep CJ2A. 4 wheel drive. Original 4 cylinder motor. This jeep is all original.
Seats are not original and it has been repainted once. Starts right up and is ready to go!
Asking price is $7900 and is well worth it! I may consider trades depending on what you have.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/15/2020) Outside of this 2A looks good.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/961847651013875
“1948 Willys CJ-2A Engine is a 1964 Ford 289 with original T-90 3 speed transmission. Dana 18 Transfer case with high and low range. Dana 25 front axle and Dana 41 rear axle with 5.38:1 gear ratios.”
This flattie has had some work. The serial number of 26676 suggests it is a 1946 VEC, but maybe the “1” was forgotten in the front of the serial number.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/windsor-1947-willys-jeep/7259009733.html
“This Cheetah Willys Jeep has no rust, the original rebuilt engine, 11 inch brakes on the front with lock out 4WD hubs. The steering is Saginaw retro fit. Tight ride with all new brakes, lines and master. She runs great and is a truly fun ride.
This is the second car I built with my daughter after the 45 Ford Jeep. She also did the Cheetah paint job with me altering stripping the bondo job someone did and redoing the whole body. This car runs really well, fun to drive out in the open air, the windshield is detachable, tail gate opens. (doesn’t come with dog)”
This probably has an f-head. It’s got a few other updates, too.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/scottsdale-jeep-willys/7259657681.html
“1946 Jeep Willys CJ2A
Original Body with matching ACM numbers on tailgate and gusset.
Engine is from a 1953 Jeep Willys. It runs great and starts up with one turn of the key.
All 4 brake cylinders replaced last month and master cylinder.
Very little rust. Read Less”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
Listed as a CJ-2A, this might be a replacement tub. If it was a DJ-3A convertible tub, it would have two vertical supports inside the back of the tub.
“Very nice tub has surface rust but very small spots of rust through. Windshield frame,hood,fenders in above average condition. Missing grill.
No Engine.
Has Transmission,transfer case,diffs,
Boxes of misc parts.
New gas tank.
No title”
I’m not sure what the purpose is for the frame work in the cargo area.
https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/d/cornville-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/7258714247.html
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2a runs great, many new parts including: gas tank, sending unit, gas gauge, ignition switch, headlight switch, hi/lo beam switch, steering wheel, spark plugs, fuel pump, and fuel lines. Also replaced exhaust manifold (cracked) and gaskets. Included but not installed new shift boots, master cylinder, plus more new parts. Engine, transmission, and transfer case previously rebuilt and work as they should. Carb rebuilt a few months ago. Recent oil/filter change. 4 of the 5 tires are very old, but all hold air.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Nearly stock VEC #12683.
“I’ve owned CJ-2A serial #12683 for a couple of years, and I enjoyed it. The serial number indicates this Jeep was built in the first few weeks after the end of World War 2, making it a “VEC” (very early civilian) Jeep. I think it would be better off with someone with the time to restore it.
Overall the Jeep is in good condition considering its age: it runs and drives fine, though the brakes pull to the left; I’ve checked the adjustment of the brakes, and it seems fine, so I’d recommend disassembling the front brakes completely to see what’s going on before driving it.
***You’ll need to tow it home unless you’re my neighbor. Tow bar is included.***
During my ownership, I fixed a few things:
Continue reading
Not sure there’s much value here.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/d/atlanta-1940sjeepwillysparts/7255096748.html
“This is a Jeep Willys from the 1940’s we think. It ran when we got it a couple years ago but we were going to fix it up better. We’ve changed our minds and would like to sell it and not fool with it anymore. It could be a nice one if someone took the time to do it. The basic parts are here – the body and windshield and seats, etc. There is rust and some rebuilding is needed.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/17/2019) The body may be in good shape.
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/windham-1946-jeep-cj2a/7249859625.html
“1946 CJ2A JEEP BEEN IN DRY STORAGE FOR YEARS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION ASKING $10,000”
The floors may have some body liner on them. There might be a patch on the passenger floor, but I can’t tell for sure. Otherwise, seems pretty solid.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/cayucos-1947-cj2a-willys-jeep/7254970034.html
“1947 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep, 2900 miles on rebuilt motor, runs great. All original. Always garaged.”
