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1946 Willys CJ-2A (My eWillys Rig)

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Pete sent in his 1946 CJ-2A, it’s really nice looking. Has had it 30 years. Mike’s not going to like there is no big back story here, but I think the rig speaks for itself it looks well done and a fun ride. I’m going to guess not an L134.

Thanks, Pete for sending this in!

If you would like to share your rig with us please follow this link and consider sharing a small story and a few memories or pictures, could be an older Willys from your past as well:

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Pete if you have some additional original pictures build pictures or information happy to update the post. I was lucky to have gotten a photo album with my Red Wagon filled with shots of the build, and what a transformation that rig has gone through in his 30+ years of ownership.

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1948 CJ-2A Kansas, IL (AUCTION)

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1948 CJ-2A Kansas, IL (AUCTION)

https://hibid.com/lot/226964312/1948-cj-2a-willys-jeep?ref=lot-list

Dan shared this one: “Definitely a project, but the PTO may make it worth checking out”

Seller’s Description

Serial# 53452, Barn stored for the lat 20+ years, No title, Loading assistance available day of auction pick up Located at Bauer Auction Service Facility at 2601 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL 61938 Invoices exceeding $500 must be paid for by cash, check, wire transfer

This is an hibid Auction.

Buyers Premium: 15% for successful online purchases (Buyer Premium: 15%, +3% for card payment)

Payment & Pick Up: Conducted by appointment only on Thursday, January 23rd from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at a residence located in Kansas, IL 61933. Lots 2 & 4 are located at Bauer Auction Service Facility in Mattoon, IL Click on “Schedule Your Pick Up” to reserve your time slot

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1947 Willys Jeep Yuma, AZ $10,000

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1947 Willys Jeep Yuma, AZ $10,000

https://yuma.craigslist.org/cto/d/yuma-1947-willys-jeep/7813569896.html

This one might be a handful with the 327, body looks fairly nice, not super original.

Seller’s Description

1947 Willy’s jeep , 327 Chevy engine runs and drives.

 

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Tugboat Willys 1948

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I liked this one, had not run across this one before.

Not to say it’s not already posted here on eWillys there is alot of content here! But either way from time to time what’s old is new again, at some point the plan will probably included to go over the archives and pull up some of the older stuff. It’s probably new to alot of us.

Tugboat Willys

Wed, Jul 14, 1948

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Monroe Jeep Lift Lake City, FL $1,000 (Pending)

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Update: Listing is showing Pending.

 

“Andy’s Picks”

Pretty neat Monroe Lift

https://www.facebook.com/share/15nRCjr2JN/

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From what I could find these were released around Feb, 13 1948 (<<<<< edit, I had 47 here, thanks Barry for making me doible check that), here is a clipping from the Detroit paper.

Detroit Michigan · Friday 2-13-1948

Also here is a clipping from 1948 for an Ad for a 1948 Jeep with a Monroe Lift and just about everything but a kitchen sink. 8-2-1948

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Following that led me to this neat ad. 3-28-1948

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1950 CJ2A Billings, MT $3,000 (Deleted)

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Update: Listing Removed.

Yes I fully get the CJ2A was not made in 1950, but as we know it’s possible the title work and sale was done in 1950. My motto is if the title says it’s a 1950, well who is to argue. But really with something this old anything could have been added along the way, Jeep Salads are very common. Also makes no mention of a title in the ad, so may need to do some homework.

I’m kinda green to CJ’s and the differences so come learn with me if you would like to follow along, or click the link for

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My easy button to learn more was the resource in

at CJ3A.info they have a great guide so I followed along with that.

https://cj3a.info/cj3a/cj2acj3a.html

First the windshield 2 piece is a CJ2A, the 3A is 1 piece. But those are interchangeable.

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Ignition switch on the right side.

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The 2A drivers seat bracket has that slight downward slope vs the more 90 deg the 3A has.

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Then this has the bow storage on the outside of the drivers rear quarter. CJ2A had this the 3As did not.

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Some other features I like on this one…….

This rig has some great Patina to it, it could be a really fun project.

Has a top bow.

Wheels look period correct. Not going to have the period correct air in the LF, but can’t have everything.

Don’t miss that rear PTO!

This was one of “Andy’s Picks”, thanks for the link! Doubt he thought I could drag this out so much, but as I learn might as well pass it on to others who may want to follow along.

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