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VEC CJ-2A W/ “Wagon” Hardtop Added

• CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Wood bodies • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

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.

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CJ-2A VEC Body & CJ-3A Chassis Thornton, CO $1200

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

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. ”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A San Luis Obispo, CA $1500

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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.”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A + GPW Helotes, TX **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Post deleted.

The VEC is rough, though seller indicates there is a second body. The GPW lacks a body. Price includes many parts.

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“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.”

 
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1946 VEC? CJ-2A Portland, OR $5265

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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”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Fayetteville, AR **SOLD**

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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.”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Salina, KS For Trade

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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”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Medina, OH $9750

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“Vintage Don” is selling this VEC CJ-2A he named Chuffy. You can read more about the jeep on the CJ-2A Page (if you are a member) or at the Old Willys Forum. You can contact via either page or email him at willys48don @ gmail.com (remove spaces around the @).

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Fernley, NV $18,000

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One pic shows a winch, the other shows a plate over the front.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/7559312029.html or
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/7559313593.html

“# 10325
325 th built with tub # 295
Column shift original transmission
Frame off restoration
Has rear PTO with flat belt drive”

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Lewiston, CA $5000

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Looks like a good price.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/660926729084895

“1945 Willy’s CJ2a (first year of cj) 39,000 original miles on original flathead four-cylinder. Original oil bath, air cleaner and all.  Runs, but will need a carb rebuild kit due to leaky seals. And brake work. this is number 1505 of 1824 on the first production run. There are a few small spot where rust is bubbling the paint job which was done in the late 70s. I have a white top and doors in good condition. Great candidate for restoration or just enjoy it as it is. this was a barn find purchase. Where it had been sitting since 1984.”

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1945? VEC? CJ-2A Chino Valley, AZ $2500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.

(10/23/2022) This looks like a good price. Includes an overdrive. Unclear on the year.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/503270901691434

“CJ2A. Vin says it’s a 1945. Has ford V8 and borg warner overdrive. No title. Runs and drives, has new carburetor. Located in chino valley az.”

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Atascadero, CA Auction

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This VEC has a serial number of 10461. It has been updated with a V8. It might still have the side shift T-90 updated with a different kind of linkage.  Current bid with 6 days to go is $1800.

https://www.777auctions.net/auctions/20865/lot/11892-1946-Willys-Jeep-4×4-V-8-

“This 1946 Willys Jeep 4×4 V-8 is up for auction on October 22nd! This is an online auction and there are no minimums or reserves! Everything sells to the highest bidder! V-8 Oldsmobile engine, manual transmission, 4×4, tow hitch.”

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1946? VEC CJ-2A Lyles, TN No Price

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/26/2022) Not sure how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/528180639077739

“Make a offer I got it to take body off and try make a little 4×4 buggy but don’t have the money or time right now”

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1945/46 VEC CJ-2A Enid, OK **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500. 

(07/03/2019) I can’t make out the serial number on the dash plate, but this has tool indents and it has rear floaters.

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Oil City, LA $2500

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No title.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/754636485850380

” ****NO TITLE!! BILL OF SALE ONLY!! Mileage listed is not accurate!!! Come see at Bobby Johnson Equipment Co., Inc. 700 Hwy 1 Oil City, LA 71061 Mon-Fri 7am-5pm”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Republic, MO $6000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(07/03/2022) This project bears a body serial number of 17088. It’s got an early windshield. The shifter is on the floor. The body has rust.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/572459721131262/

“1946 Willys jeep Runs and drives and stops rebuilt motor and trans, no title”

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Georgetown, DE **SOLD*

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $25,000.

This looks nice, though neither the windshield nor the body have been restored to original. The transmission shifter is on the floor, rather than the column.

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“Looking to sell my cj2a 1945 Willys sn-601. 3606 miles from frame off restoration. 500 miles from new paint to 1945 color sheme. I have a binder of the details, spare tire mounted on extra tailgate, green canvas top, shop manual and assorted jeep stuff/parts that goes with it. It is great! Just looking for a new project to nerd out on. NADA has it between 26k and 43k. An offer between that and I’ll sell it. Located 19947. Meeting location will be at the Harbeson Royal Farms. Cash or Certified Check. I’ll remove listing once sold. Added more pics Friday night. Captured a video of it running. PM me and I’ll send it to you.”

 
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1946 VEC CJ-2A Bullhead City, AZ $8000

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UPDATE: Was on eBay. Now priced at $8000.

(07/20/2022) This is listed on eBay with a starting bid of $5000. It’s got an M-38 style grille.

https://mohave.craigslist.org/pts/d/bullhead-city-1946-jeep-willys-cj2a/7506548661.html

“1946 Jeep Willys CJ2A. 3 speed 4 WD, starts and runs. Clear AZ title and current registration. Engine and drive train appear original. Great project  for a jeep enthusiast. ”

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1946 CJ-2A Portland, ME $9900

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Glenn shared this jeep with a VEC CJ-2A body. Note the frame is described as “perfect” even though it appears modified at the front frame rails and, I suspect as a cheap lift, the rear spring hanger on the front springs has been modified.

https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/portland-1946-willys-cj2a/7511205982.html

“Almost completely rebuilt with a Jeep Dauntless V6. Frame is perfect, I’m trying to thin out my Jeep collection. It’s in primer black and is considered an early Jeep. Email only, no trades and cash only.”

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1946? VEC? CJ-2A Snohomish, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.

(05/02/2022) Given the indents and the full floaters, this might have been a 1945. If there was a column shift, it’s been replaced with a floor shifter. Just one pic provided.

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“46 CJ2A runs drives and stops. I have the original gauges in a box. She needs a new tub and body package. A rewire once you have the tub off. I’m trying to not loose too much money. My mechanic retired and I don’t have the tools to finish her. More pictures available upon request. She’s been parked in the barn for a while I’ll have to drive her out to get better pictures. Not selling because I need money just want someone to finish her.”

 
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1946 VEC CJ-2A Los Angeles, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.

Listed as a 1947, this looks to be a column shift VEC CJ-2A.

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“For sale is a 1947 Jeep Willys CJ2A. I believe this is a civilian Jeep. It has been owned by the same gentleman since 1989. He was a local guy in Marina, CA. This was his hunting rig that he drove for years. It ended up sitting for sometime as he got too old to drive it. But it is an original CA black plated car that has its clean title. Since we got the jeep we did a number of different things. It has an all new carburetor, rebuilt starter, new plugs, new points. We replaced the timing chain and a few other little things. Currently it is running and driving pretty well! It still obviously needs to be gone through some more but currently it will run and drive down the road, shift through all its gears well, has a working overdrive and even the old Koenig PTO winch is working perfectly. The tires are in great shape. The brakes I worked on a little bit, but it will need additional work. Working E-Brake and working lights! This jeep is solid all around and has very minimal rust.”

 
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1946 VEC? CJ-2A Spokane, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.

You don’t often see the top bows in the bow holders on a militarized 2A. Note this has full floating hubs.

“Brand new engine built low mileage”

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Rainier, OR $15,500

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John spotted this early CJ-2A (#10335). It has a few updates, but appears fairly stock (especially for a PNW vehicle).

http://northwestclassicautomall.com/ClassifiedAds.html?cid=37&pid=11278&step=4

“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.”

 
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1946 VEC CJ-2A Albuquerque, NM $6000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/12/2022) This looks like a good restoration project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/349450713879945

“Early 1946 cj2a vec column shift all original runs good no smoke has rear main oil leak original tan with orange wheels original non solid rims rear seat working sparton horn all gauges work has nos temp gauge i have working key coil clean title”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Ventura, CA $14,000

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I can’t quite tell what the serial number is. Maybe 30XXX?

https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/d/newbury-park-willys-1946-cj-2a/7478393424.html

“1946 Willys CJ-2A in original condition and being sold by second owner. In running condition with new spark plugs, brakes redone, carburetor rebuilt, distributor redone, and new battery. California vehicle and mainly stored in a barn. Serious inquiries only. Call or text only. Will not respond to emails. If ad is up it is still available.”

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