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UPDATE: Was $2800. **SOLD**
“1946 Willys Jeep, vin#cj2a5390, One of the first Civilian jeeps produced in 1945, built in willy’s Overland Jeep Plant on Willys Parkway in Toledo Ohio. The production of the CJ-2A for 1946 was71,554. This Jeep has been one owner since 1950. It runs very good, transmission shifts great, 4 wheel drive works great. pictures show body wear, Serious inquires, Willys collectors will be very interested.”
Here’s a fixer upper. It looks like it has a roll cage from either a CJ-5 or CJ-3B.
“I have a 1942 Willy’s jeep. The body has no dent, it has rust, and has been sitting for years. It’s a real “fix me upper”.. Everything is attached except it lacks a gas tank. I have the title and pink slip to it as well, along with all the original paper work. I also have the data plates for this vehicle. This would be an excellent project for someone with the time and money to restore it.”
Here’s a potential buyer:
“I am looking for a Willys MB 42- 46 mod. It might be a restoration project, or if the price is good an already restored jeep will be considered. Please send me an e-mail, and I will contact you.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $850. I assume the unusual windshield is due to the hard top.
Here’s a jeep with an unusual top. and it appears to be a lefty, though the tire is mounted pretty high.
“Project i never had time for, nearly complete except for a few parts that were taken by midnight shoppers. starter air cleaner,carb missing.”
It may run, but it’s not street legal and need some work.
It is a 1947 Willys Jeep runs no title see pictures, carb rebuilt and gas tank re done all original body parts. Asking $1,600.00 cash e mail me @ thundervlly2@yahoo.com ”
UPDATE: Back on eBay
I don’t understand why this has a working siren? The seller seems very excited about this as if it was an original feature? The seller also includes a long list of the items that have been repaired and replaced.
1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A – The jeep has ORIGINAL body, except for 12-volt system and Complete 1″ Body Lift —-INCLUDES SIREN INTACT and WORKING!!—– ….”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
Ed sent me the link to his ebay listing and I’m glad he did. “Woodchuck” is a rare beauty!
“Purchased by Dorothy Owens for her summer camp in Wardsboro, Vermont on June 26, 1963 from Willys Jeep dealer E.J. Roberts & Son, Inc. of Jacksonville, Vermont (see sale receipt image below), this historic 1963 CJ3B is as close to true showroom original stock condition as likely almost any vintage Jeep existing. “Woodchuck”, as the 3B is now affectionately known, has been extensively documented, photographed and published (more on that below). Woodchuck, with only 9400 miles (continuously garaged since new and never driven in winter), is in its original Treebark Brown Poly paint (paint code 231) and original green upholstery (trim code 208) on the seats and tailgate chains.”
It’s got a fullcage and newly built engine. It looks like it might be a good price depending on the work that is needed.
“1954 Willy’s jeep,4×4,less then 1000 miles on new 302 ford engine,full roll cage,needs some work, run’s good. $2500 or best offer”
UPDATE: Here’s the ebay listing.
Here’s another great, efficient makeover by Boswell International (catchy, isn’t it?). Jim ought to have this on ebay in the next couple of days.
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This is a continuing series on Dan’s efforts to rebuild his Grandfather’s jeep. Here’s the previous post. [Editor’s note – that looks like a steal at $100. Running and complete!]
Dan writes, “Sometime in the 1960’s my grandfather’s friend purchased a new Jeep and immediately swapped out the little four banger for a V8. My grandfather bought the new (at the time) 134 F head from his friend and installed it in his own 1955 CJ5 replacing the tired original 134. Over the years this second engine was rebuilt three or four times.
At one point in time my grandfather had a V6 of some kind sitting in the garage that was supposed to go into the Jeep. Unfortunately when he made the move from Colorado to Washington State, the V6 was left behind.
Today I just came home with an engine for the old CJ5. It’s a Kaiser odd-fire Dauntless V6. I found it behind a barn in a Jeepster C101 sporting a Volkswagen Bug body. (It was the ugliest “Jeep” I have ever seen). But the engine was still in tact and was running when parked. I made the guy an offer for $100. He pulled the engine and had it sitting on a pallet for me the next week. I took home everything from the radiator to the bell housing. He wanted the transmission which is fine with me. Someone had painted the valve covers red but you can see the original paint underneath. There was a power steering pump scabbed on which I will remove since I have a manual Saginaw box. It will be nice to breath the life into the CJ5 that my grandfather had wanted.
Originally, I had responded to a Craigslist add for a set of fenders. As it turned out I came home with a set of front fenders, a nice Koenig steel hard top model 550, and a Dauntless V6. He still has a Koenig PTO winch that I’m drooling over, but they don’t fit too well next to a Saginaw box.
I have attached a few pictures of the V6. In one of them you can catch a glimpse of the old CJ5 in the garage.
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $550.
(08/26/09) “Up for sale is a 1950 Willy’s Jeep Station Wagon Trailer. I have used it for a vendor trailer selling auto parts at swap meets in the past and for storage to keep items out of the weather. The interior is open with one large shelf and several drawers underneath for extra storage. The glass has been replaced with plywood which I just applied a fresh coat of paint to. The rear window is the only one remaining on the trailer. The tires are in good shape and it has a spare tire.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
I’ll bet this has seen the Naches trail a few times.
“Dash tag: #117396, Delivered: 5-12-43. Weight: 2,400, 70% original, 85% rust free if not more, Updated T19 transmission. Runs great, everything works, 3,000lb wench, Bikini top and a full top,
Extra set of hubs for the front. Extra set of tires. Converted to generator from alternator. Needs windshield wipers. If interested or have any questions please e-mail”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This appears to be in good condition.
“1947 willys jeep CJ2A 4×4 runs great.Everything works. 3500.00 OBO
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
“This is a 1949 Willy’s Jeep that is owned by my wife’s uncle. It used to be his daily driver but doesn’t run now. Due to some unforseen circumstances they need to sell this although he didn’t want to. Please feel free to call him with questions or to come look at it and make an offer. This would make a great rebuilder or project Jeep for someone!”
The jeep looks very original and in reasonably good condition. I suspect the price will drop slightly.
“The jeep runs great,garage kept,real good condition.65,605 original miles on the original enguine.The pictures will tell a little more about the jeep.Buyer responsable for taxes title transfer,transporting jeep.”
Though this is a VEC columnshift CJ-2A, it doesn’t have the side indents, though they may have been replaced with a sheet metal patch. It does have a rare, wooden interior you won’t find on most jeeps… lol
“LOOK! 1946 Willys Jeep cj2a. This is a low serial number vehicle, a Very Early Cilvilian model with the rare column shift. The body has the indents for the ax and shovel. It has a home made wooden cab and has been changed to 12 volts with a GM Delco alternator. I am using a remote 2 gallon gas tank mounted behind the cab. …..This is a good base for a great early model Jeep. I am only selling as I have 3 other Willys and other projects that I need to concentrate on. Don’t miss out on this. Vehicle is sold as is/where is. Buyer is responsible for moving vehicle. I can asist in loading vehicle. Buyer can leave vehicle on my property for up to 30 days after full payment is received. Happy bidding and call or e mail with questions. 434/736-0789 Cell 434/579-1874”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“1949 Jeep with trailer. Original body and frame. Fresh GM V6 engine with crane cam, edel brock manifold and 600 CFM carb., AX-15 five speed trans. with OD. New radiator and power steering. New tires and wheels (6). Small crack in finish in middle of hood. Runs great, always a hit in parades and shows. Successful bidder may drive. Guaranteed no disappointments. Located in Anderson, SC.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1550.
Here’s what appears to be a good price on a running, low mileage CJ-5 with a plow. I’m not sure how it got so much rust if it was garaged for 44 years.
“1963 Willy’s Jeep with plow, 29,540 miles, Garaged for 44 Years! Complete and Original Engine
Convertible Top and Doors, Body sturdy (good amount of rust), Engine Runs Terrific! Still plowing snow (original plow) and tugging out trees! Happy to provide more information”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
From what the pics show, this is a great price on what looks like a cj-2a in very good shape. Hop on this deal before it’s gone.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A. Recent paint, Buick V6, original drivetrain. Has Best Top with doors (doors not pictured). Upgraded interior heater. 8000lbs Warn winch with remote. Electric wipers. Tow bar.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $800
“WE USED THE JEEP ON OUR RANCH FOR YEARS ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO WE BACKED IT UP UNDER A MESQUITE TREE AND PARKED IT, DUE TO THE FACT WE GOT A NEWER JEEP TO USE. THE JEEP DOES HAVE SOME RUST BUT NOT TO BAD FOR THE AGE OF IT AND I HAVE LOOKED AT SOME THAT WERE THIS AGE AND WERE A WHOLE LOT WORSE. ORIGINAL FLAT HEAD MOTOR, WAS REBUILT, YEARS AGO. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL SEATS IN IT TO, DRIVERS SEAT NEEDS TO BE PUT BACK ON. I HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL PICTURES OF IT, I HOPE THEY WILL HELP YOU OUT….”
UPDATE: Seller has posted the jeep on eBay with many pics.
The seller would like to get at least $1700, but the reserve is $1300. Based on the pics, this is definitely an MB that has been modified to look CJ-2Aish (grill modified and tailgate added).
“The jeep runs and drives. It has newer front and rear seats. The data plates are missing, on the glovebox. It also has a 6 point roll bar, and later model rims and tires. It has a unique one of a kind front grill. I have a tow bar that comes with it. Great for restoration or custom mod rock crawler. Oregon title in hand. Need to sell due to job loss.”
UPDATE: With the help of eWillys, Bill sold his jeep. I’ll keep this for historical purposes.
Bill contacted me about selling this jeep he and his grandson have worked on for a few years. I suspect this good looking jeep was simply a bonus to that special time they enjoyed together.
Bill writes, “I have a 1948 Jeep cj2a that I bought in Black Mountain, NC. That was 4 years ago. I have done as much as I can to it. It runs great and we had fun working on it. My grandson Josh and I hung out together for quite a long time and that was fun. ”
Jim found this super cool truck. You could probably even get some long ramps and park your jeep on top of it — if you are brave.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
“1949 Willys Jeep in middle of restoration. Chassis has been sandblasted primed and painted, tub body has been sandblasted and primed. has all new brakes and lines, new clutch, motor mounts, fuel pump rebuilt, engine has been painted, new fluid in axles. I have all body parts including, front fenders, hood, tailgate, windshield frame and windshield, 4 matching wheels, radiator, alternator, and many other misc. parts. Only selling because loss of interest. Can be seen any weeknight after 6pm and on the weekends. Will deliver locally for a small fee.”
The body doesn’t look like a VEC CJ-2A body.
“i have a 45 willys 327 chevy v8 muncie 4 speed 4×4 34 in tires and it works good nice jeep good top and costom int call mike 4 more at 603-217-0143 5000 obo i have a lot into it thanks more than 5000 just need the cash make an offer”
