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Tom spotted this early CJ-2A. It includes a trailer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3190767341224560
“1946 Cj2a Willys jeep comes with the original column shift and the main components to put a pto in it. Everything is original and has been sitting in the back of the barn for years. My father bought it in newyork and had the intentions to restore it but needs the space for other projects. Also comes with all original bantam trailer that has been sandblasted primed and painted”
UPDATE: price dropped to $6500.
(10/13/2023) Unclear if the rear floater are original or aftermarket, but it does have side indents.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/982745496122750
“Willy’s flat fender, Engine starts easily,runs smoothly, Lights work.all gauges work. Top is newer. No rust: Tires have excellent tread. Not a project ready to go have fun. All the comforts you could ask for in 1946 This is one fun ride. Definitely don’t worry about getting stuck. Pto winch works great. Partial trade considered”
Almost all original.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6832439970172942
“All original; Runs and Drives; Mostly restored;”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
This is number 11434. Pic was taken prior to complete disassembly.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6512725745472490
“Completely apart…..tub in decent shape, fenders, hood, tailgate, window all look pretty good……no running gear, stock diffs. Frame sandblasted….rudimentary start on new front rails which were damaged. Have VIN plate & California registration.$2000 firm”
This has a bumper and rear tire carrier update, but appear mostly stock.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WillysSwapMeet/posts/3585299528409967/
“New clutch, new tires, new interior, new windshield, tow bar, lots of extra stuff, 3 speed on the column. Lots of fun to drive. $9000 or best offer.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/10/2023) John shared this early CJ-2A. It’s had a few updates, but the indents and column shift are still there. There has been some body work (such as the elimination of the spare tire carrier mounting holes), along with new paint. If the underside on this is solid, it may well be worth a look at this price. I don’t impinge it would take too much to bring this back to stock.
http://northwestclassicautomall.com/classifiedads.html?cid=1&step=4&pid=11278
“1945 Willys Jeep CJ-2A
All original except back bumper and top.
Original miles 45,640.
VIN# 10335.
Has all 5 tags.
6 Volt.
Column shift.
Runs great.
Have owned for 23 years.”
This has a column shift on it. Note the Allstate hubs. They were made by Husky.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/282560284597184
“1946 Willys cj2a column shift Solid old Jeep straight sides decent floors Engine bay mostly original. Doesn’t run somone has had head off not sure why. Rare Allstate locking hubs. Clean title in hand.”
Listed as a 1948, the body appears to be a VEC, probably ’46. It has an early grille, too.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1489114055258822/
“1948 CJ-2A Willys Jeep, needs a distributor. Ran about 8 yrs ago. No title”
No powertrain.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3566431737018105/
“1946 willys no motor trans and transfer case are in tact very solid project clear title in hand”
Grant forwarded this ad for a VEC 2A. Unclear how much value is here4. I’ve never heard these referred to as “General’s Jeeps”.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/270085299089548/
“It is AVAILABLE, don’t waste our time. This is located in MISSOURI’s Salem. Please note this is a column shift Jeep ( sometimes referred to as a General’s Jeep ). I have 2 original motors ( out of Jeep ), you can take your pick. I have a good title for it. Will not sell parts. Might trade in on a side by side, no other trades.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/15/2023) This has full floaters, the early windshield, and indents, so it could be a ’45. It also has a rear PTO setup and Koenig hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/781399690238942/
“Willys 1945MB CJ2A.Starts,runs,and stops.New brake wheel cyls,shoes,master cyl,starter,carb,fuel pump,alternator,and fuel tank.HasPTO assy mounted on rear bumper with floor shift.Very nice hardtop with metal doors and roll up windows.Back window of top missing.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $775.
“Willys CJ2A 1946 Column shift REMOVED PTO AND SHAFT. $775.00
Bought from a hunting club in TN. The owner said the jeep has been at the club since middle 70s. Started replacing engine and front engine plate didn’t match and they stopped. Will need a total restoration. The original T-90 column shift tranny still in jeep but was converted to a stick. Has all data plates …use as a donor or restore.located near Whiteville, Tn.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/08/2022) This is #10747.
Listed as a 1948, this has a column shifter. Looking at the interior pic of the left side, this might have had indents that were filled in. Unclear how much value is here given the engine issue and body rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/839363950856895
“I have a 1948 Jeep Willy CJ2A The engine will need to be rebuilt and atleast one tire replaced. The front floor board has several rust spots. There is no windshield. This is definitely a project Jeep”
UPDATE: Price bumped to $17,000.
The price is for both. Lawrence is helping his friend sell these. You can contact Lawrence via email at 2willys4sale @ yahoo.com (remove spaces around the @).
Note: These two Jeeps are being sold AS-IS and WHERE-IS.
No warranties implied or expressed.
No refunds.
I am a friend trying to help a 78 year old Navy vet sell his prized possessions as he is unable to enjoy them anymore. Only contact us if you serious about this purchase. No financing is available. A special email address has been created: 2willys4sale@yahoo.com. If you mean business you may contact us through this email address and Lawrence will email you or call you from an area code 504 cell number. We are in Slidell, La just north of New Orleans and we are in the CDT zone. Happy to send more pictures or make a short video to help you make your decision. These are priced to sell at $15,000 for both Jeeps. No offers should be made. If there are several offers then we will set a deadline and accept the buyer who we feel will care for the Jeeps as well as they have cared for up until this point in time. The serial numbers will only be shown to the official buyer. A bill of sale will be offered after payment has been confirmed.
3JA runs and drives
2JA was driven to Slidell but has not been started in 3+ years
Both Jeeps have 4cycl flat head motors
3JA has a soft top with impressed/stamped WILLYS in tailgate
2JA no top but with impressed/stamped WILLYS in hood
3JA is currently insured by Haggerty for +/- $25,000
All spare parts will be included as well has parts catalogs
No offers should be made. If there are several buyers who want to purchase at the listed price, we will set a deadline and accept the buyer who we feel will care for the Jeeps as well as they have been cared for up until this point in time.
The CJ-3A:
It’s got a column shifter.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/781892399909144
“Selling my 46 willys that I don’t have time for. Mostly complete and original and has new front floor. It’s a column shift. Asking $1500 ob”
UPDATE: This has been reposted at a higher price.
(02/25/2023) Looks like there could be some value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/961943641848386
“Early cj2a tub, grill, tail gate, 2 hoods, windshield frame, extra dash cowl assembly, and 2 seat frames. Tub is actually pretty solid sans the normal floor spots. Selling for a friend of mine. $500 obo. Will have a matching stripped cj2a frame available (no drive train or axles) and another complete tub and stripped frame (same as above) available in a week or so for additional. Would be willing to make a “whole lot” deal.”
This project appears to have a VEC body.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/tomball-1946-willys-cj2a-jeep/7588074904.html
“Great project car, 1st civilian CJ jeep after WW2. $2500 or best offer. Can been seen in the Tomball area off FM 2920. Cleared for bonded title. Have paperwork in hand.”
I found this photo on eBay. It shows a VEC CJ-2A with a wood-based hardtop. The back of the photograph suggests that the builder of the hardtop may have been manufacturing these for sale for $265. The seller of these called them Jeep Station Wagon Bodies and built at least one of them (as shown in the picture). It appears these were built in or near San Francisco. There was another manufacturer who built similar tops out of Cleveland, Ohio, and advertised them as Station Wagon Bodies.
Maybe someone can use this?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/885722579219850
“What a believe to be a cj2a body sitting on a cj3A frame. The frame has been cut on to add Saginaw steering box. Still has trans, transfer case, both drive shafts. NO TITLE. What you see is what you get. ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/17/2022) Needs work.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-luis-obispo-jeep/7567660844.html
“1946 CJ 2A. Has a Chevy 235 bolted to a T90 trans and Dana 20 transfer case. Has a Dana 30 front axle with disk breaks and an AMC 20 factory posi rear end. Needs some work still. Frame repaired in front and plated. Text or call me for more info, has back fees will be paying before sale.”
UPDATE: Post deleted.
The VEC is rough, though seller indicates there is a second body. The GPW lacks a body. Price includes many parts.
“Inherited projects. 46 has a title. They both were running but have been sitting for 20 years. I have body for 46 in garage. Lots and LOTS of parts including 2 additional engines, axels, rear ends, wheels, radiators… literally half a garage full of stuff that i believe goes to one or the other. Price is for everything but you must pick up.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5265.
(12/04/2022) Does the f-head run?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/462052196001921
“Lots of new parts. New: gas tank, fuel lines, sending unit,fuel pump, carb. Brake shoes,lines, t fittings master cylinder. Muffler, Exhaust. Motor mounts. Rear springs, shocks,spring bushings. Front seals,u joints. All original parts removed we’re saved. Oil bath intake”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
Sees worth a look.
“‘46 CJ2A, mostly original, original strong engine, three speed standard transmission, backseat, has been converted to 12V and has a electric fuel pump, also front disc brakes. Great little wheeler just no time to spend on it.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/05/2022) Seller is interested in a jeep with a newer body style (unclear how much newer).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/625670045800125
“Looking to trade back into a newer body style jeep, don’t really want to sell, just thought I would test the waters to see what’s out there. Original three on the tree, 4 cylinder”
