This ad was published in Time Magazine, date unknown, which often published unique ads that I haven’t seen other places. The use of Willys-Overland about the model name suggests to me it might be a 1947 or late 1946. I don’t remember the Jacobsen Manufacturing or its mowers appearing in any other ads.
Photo of CJ-2A w/ Koenig Hardtop on eBay
Priced at $10 OBO, this is a nice looking CJ-2A. Not obvious date.
View all the information on eBay
“Beautiful photograph from roadside America. Jeep CJ-2A with full hard top. Super-clean vehicle. Post-war period, photo is undated. Suburban background subject matter. Pic is chemically produced on glossy scalloped-edge photo paper and is a good black and white. Rectangular pic measures 3.5″ x 5.25″ and is in excellent condition.”
1946 Wagon La Fayette, GA $15,000
This is a nice looking wagon with a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1160988225331560
“1946 Willys Jeep Wagon, power steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, 305 Chevrolet engine, runs good. Classic beauty, garage kept. 15000 OBO, clean title, mileage unknown, As Is.”
1946 VEC CJ-2A Bailey, CO $19,000
This looks like a nicely restored VEC.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/933505475021821
“1946 CJ-2A VEC (Very Early Civilian). This Jeep is an early production of the CJ-2A with a column shift transmission. I am the 3rd owner and have documentation from the original family including pictures and the history. It was purchased by a family friend who had it restored. The Jeep includes many accessories including an extended bed and an original style half cab top. I am currently in the process of installing a new radiator, new transmission synchronizers and some steering components. If you want it before I get that work done, we can negotiate a lower price.”
1977 Stretched CJ-5 Middletown, OH $12,500
Here’s a modified CJ-5 that’s sometimes used as a hearse.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/401097662871427/
“A heavily modified CJ5 ,, extended about 5’ ,, fully done and ready for use as a hearse , or a pickup. 4.2 engine, 3 speed stick , 4 wheel drive, lock out hubs ,, several new parts”
1953 CJ-3A Weaverville, NC $7500
Has some updates, but looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/418664264075459
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ2A Runs and Drives Good Newer Model Chevrolet 4 Clinder Engine Optional High/Low Overdrive Transmission Power Steering Added Not Rusty”
1947 CJ-2A Joffre, PA $14,000
This looks solid and has a few updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1058975915407222
“Edit: buyer who I was holding the Jeep for did not come so it’s back up for sale is my 1947 Willys CJ2A. I’ve owned this Jeep for several years, I did not do the restoration on the Jeep. If you’re looking for a “correct” Willys this is definitely not the one for you. The Jeep has a mix of aftermarket parts as well as an aftermarket body kit, you DO not have to worry about rust repair with this Jeep as other flat fenders of this era. It runs and drives okay, I ended up buying a Ford GPW military jeep so I’ve lost interest in maintaining and driving it. Clean and clear PA title in my name. With a Jeep this age there are a few issues- typical Jeep oil leaks. Occasionally the transmission will grind when downshifting into second, it DOES not pop out of gear, just will grind when going to a downshift. The fuel gauge also is not accurate whatsoever, I believe this to be a float issue, the rod might need to be adjusted accordingly to the fuel level in the tank. Vehicle is sold AS IS.”
FC-170 Bed Trailer Eureka, MT $500
If this weren’t a 900 mile round trip, I’d snag it. It would be great for towing behind the Tour Jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1490909034823120
“This is a trailer made with a box from an old jeep willys fc170 pickup truck. The box is 9′ long on the inside and 4’1″ wide on the inside. Cheap utility trailer, or build an overland expedition trailer. You could fit 31″ tires or maybe larger. Stake pockets to easily put a rack on it and rooftop tent. No title, but it’s pretty easy to get one. It’s wired but the wiring most likely needs work. Tailgate works as it should. Safety chains.”
1948? CJ-2A? Valparaiso, IN $6250
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6250. As Muley notes, and I completely missed, this is 2WD. The engine and radiator suggests 2A, but the front frame rails have been modified, so those are no help in identifying it. The axle might be DJ, but it is five lug. So, appears a mix of parts based on the pics.
(02/26/2023) This has a fiberglass body with a solid back and a fiberglass front clip.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/713934670856825/
“Had this jeep running about 4 years ago. Probably will need some work would be a nice project for someone. It is a collectors item I did lose the key to it. Very sturdy Frame no rust always have been shed kept. Will accept reasonable offers. not sure what the miles are exactly”
1959 CJ-3B Cullowhee, NC $1600
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/935395731524204
“Clear title. I have the hood, fenders and tailgate. The hood is the only part not pictured that is rust free. The engine in it is locked. I do have a second F-head engine that will be included that had been removed from a running 1960 model (I believe), extra front axle, and lots of extra odds and ends.”
1951 CJ-3A Long Beach, CA $2850
UPDATE: Brad spotted the controls for a crankshaft powered winch. Should be like this one?
UT Body style? Utility perhaps? Maybe UT on the title.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1890038221413595
“UT body style Best offer welcome”
1976 CJ-5 Canal Fulton, OH $1500
Given the hardtop. there could be value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7168417439878460
“Former racer. 304 v8 with headers. Last licensed 1995. Been in garage for over 25 years hoping to rebuild and get back on road. Needs tires, new body tub. $1500 or best offer”
1946 CJ-2A Colorado Springs, CO $1000
UPDATE: price dropped to $1000.
Seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3660761774204573/
“This was a project car my brother took on before he had an accident that hurt his back so he asked me to sell it for him, i have all the paperwork for it and i need to sell it and quickly get it off the property it is currently on, it will be awesome once its restored! it has a winch on the front! Wont last long & need to sell quickly!”
1958 FC-150 Rushsylvania, OH $5800
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/23/2023) The body will certainly need work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3039486026185749
“1958 Jeep Willy’s FC150: will need towed away. Needs fuel tank and brakes will start. Selling this for a co-worker. $5,000 OBO!!!!”
1948 CJ-2A Gamaliel, KY $6000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/27/2024) This appears to have some rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/937588504212846
“1948 Willys CJ-2A. Run and drives good. Motor was completely rebuilt a year and a half ago. New brake lines, master cylinder new brakes. New radiator, New clutch pressure plate and bearings. 4×4 works, and high/low transfer case works. Has complete top, doors are off in picture. Don’t have time to finish restoring. Jeep does not have title. Will come with bill of sale, shouldnt be any issue to re-title.”
1947 CJ-2A Dually Blackwater, VA $3000
There might be some value here given the rear duallies. (this was also listed back in August 2023)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/423609423678463
“If it’s listed it’s still available No title Not running Bring a trailer Will not part out”
1967 CJ-6 North Bend, OH $600
If the Kelly hardtop isn’t too bad, there might be some parts value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/871816994675220
“Cj 6 body no frame and floors are ruff.It’s a project”
1946 CJ-2A Oakhurst, CA $1500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/28/2023) Rolling chassis with “wonderful” body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/296239133491962
“46’ Willy. Rolling chassis. The tub is in wonderful condition.  NO motor or trans. NO paperwork as is Located in oakhurst firm on price you’re more than welcome to make an offer. No low ballers.”
Mexican Monument to First Jeep to the San Javier Mission in Mexico
UPDATE: Thanks go to Floyd for updating this post about the jeep monument in Loreto, Baja, Mexico. Sadly, it appears this jeep is no longer sitting on the cement pad shown in the pictures from Guillermo De Lara (see at bottom). Instead, it’s sitting in someone’s backyard. Floyd didn’t get a chance to see what’s currently sitting on the pad (if still there) and Google Earth still shows the jeep at that spot.
Here are Floyd’s pics. He was visiting Loreto for 10 days and walked past the jeep multiple times, but didn’t notice it due to the leaves and dark backyard.
Using Google Earth, I screen captured these two pics. So, now we have a better idea of where this was located when sitting on the cement slab of the monument.
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Originally posted September 27, 2019:
I ran across information about the above monument by Guillermo De Lara when he posted it to the Facebook page of Jeep CJ Mexico. There’s more history about this posted to this Baja thread: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=31087. However, according to a book by Ann O’Neil, the actual jeep was a pickup and not an MB/GPW like that pictured. I’ve purchased the book and will update this post with the actual vehicle and the broader story.
Some Speedometer Gauge Questions
Just a few updates today. The cows were involved in some shenanigans when I switched around their Hotwire, which dashed my hopes to provide updates. So, blame the cows!
Over the past few days I was able to finally clear out the wiring. I expect the under dash area to be this free of wiring when I’m finished. I also want the dash to be as easily removable as I can make it.
I also removed the gauges and extra wide mirror across the top of the windshield (don’t have a good before-pic). I wanted to free the top of the windshield for some sun visors for those drives into the late evening sun.
Still to be built is a piece the bolts under the dash, wraps around the steering column, and attaches to the other side of the dash. That will be a challenge for me (I think a stock piece might be too small?)!
SPEEDOMETER QUESTIONS:
In my quest to preserve some sense of stock-ness to the cab, I am hoping to learn more about the the stock speedometer’s features as possible. But, I do have some questions.
These questions refer to this Stewart Warner 0-9 speedometer:
- MATCHING GAS GAUGE AND SENDER. Given the stock gas gauge reads from 73 ohms empty to 10ohms full, while the Ford tank sender varies from 16 ohms empty to 158 ohms full, I have a great mismatch. If I want to use the stock gas gauge, which I’d prefer, I could try changing the sender. Or, I could try manipulating the resistance by adding resistors. I don’t want to do either of those things. Instead, I ran across this product called “MeterMatch” by Tanks, Inc.. Anyone familiar with it??
- BETTER SPEEDOMETER INDICATOR/WARNING LIGHTS: Has anyone tried replacing the stock indicator lights with LEDs. Or, has anyone tried this kit? https://www.amazon.com/Aero-Lites-Speedometer-LED-Retrofit-Scrambler/dp/B0BVMWLY8C
- OIL WARNING LIGHT: Anyone know offhand what the trigger pressure is that sets off the large Stewart Warner Speedometer oil pressure light?
- AMP WARNING LIGHT: Anyone know offhand what sets off the AMP warning light?
- ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE: Anyone know if these temp/ohm numbers are correct for this gauge?
Thanks for any help!
Smokey Bear Jeep Puzzle
John shared this puzzle that includes Smokey Bear and, as he also noted, a somewhat inaccurate jeep. Still, looks fun!
I found a used version on eBay, which I bought. There are some others on eBay, but watch the shipping prices! You can buy this new at Cabelas (closest one to us is 2+ hours away) for $29.99 or Amazon for $39.99 or other sellers at varying prices.
Knox Trailer Mt. Ulla, NC $600
Joe spotted this old Knox trailer for sale. Might be worth a look at that price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1355031305211963/
“Army trailer Aluminum floor Over all a good trailer No title Bill of sale”
1951 CJ-3A Yuma, AZ $1900
This has an f-head. It also has the same hydrovac brake booster as Patterson did (Mine still needs restoration).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1489257335134188
“Project! Willys flat fender that my family bought in 1970. It was a daily driver until 1980 when the engine (not the original engine) was seized. It needs a new motor.It has sat on the side of the house since then. Pink slip/title in hand”
1947 CJ-2A Yucca Valley, CA $5100
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/21/2024) This has some rust issues. It does include a new OD.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1147212673317554
’47 Willys CJ2A. 153ci GM 4cyl engine, T-90-3speed trans. Warn Brand All Gear Overdrive, C-18 Transfer case. New fuel tank, New Battery, New fuel pump, tires good.”
1945 MB Lincoln Park, MI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Tom shared this MB. Seller can include a Bantam Trailer. Needs some work still, but looks promising.
“1945 Jeep Willys 1945 Willy’s was my brother and he owned 3 I am selling this due to his passing ? Willling to sell to the highest offer have wait for appraiser but I have an idea so offers considered needs some finishing on engine . I have tons of jeep parts in house and basemt t can add bantam trailer in great shape if the offer is good”