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This might be a column shift, but can’t tell for sure.
“NO RUST RUNS AND DRIVES NEEDS A LITTLE TINKERING. $5100 OBO THIS IS A FUN PROJECT.
CALL JIM 208-691-3206”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3135407555.html
The front frame rails have been rebuilt. I can’t tell if there are square washers on the windshield or not.
“1946 Willys Jeep 4×4 w/rare column shift. Runs good. 320-237-8398.”
http://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/3110799017.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
(08/26/09) “3 Year old restoration 125 miles on restoration, new tires, brakes, engine rebuild, carb, everything works, PTO, 4 Wheel Drive, 3 speed on the collumn. Its a early CJ2A before they went to 3 speed on the floor. i have the TITLE easy to register and insure its cheep. fun to drive gets looks all the time. must sell $10,000.00 ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This looks good, though the body suggests it is a 1946.
“THE VERY FIRST GENERATION OF CIVILIANIZED JEEPS, THIS BABY HAS A LOT OF APPEAL, 4X4, IT RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE IT SHOULD (DON’T EXPECT SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH) , IT HAS NEW RADIATOR,BATTERY, TIRES, SEATS, AND HAS A TRANSMISSION DRIVEN WINCH, STILL ORIGINAL 6 VOLTS.”
This appears pretty stock. It will probably restore pretty nicely.
“Serial number is 35945. Odometer shows 36,262 miles and I am told that this is original mileage. Has been garaged for many years. All original. Clear title. Used to tool around the mountains of Southwestern Colorado. Good running condition. Four wheel drive works well in both high and low range. Since it has been in Colorado all its life, no rust problems. Has been repainted.
After it came out of storage, I had the following repairs done to it to return it to a safe driving condition;
Good tires, also has three other tires and wheels. Has two sets of doors with hardware. One set is original. Has the back cover. Comes with owners manual, mechanics manual and two boxes of extra parts. Has Warn locking hubs.
A true classic that has not been messed with or altered !”
View all the pics and info on eBay
The body, windshield (square washers) and grille appear to be from an early ’46.
“Great running CJ2A Jeep with lockout hubs and starts great with strong engine…. body not so good but good enough for a cottage beater or workhorse around the farm… has a Wisconsin title and original rims with digger type tires…. brakes do not work, lights probably not also, but more uses than a 4 wheeler ATV!!…. Had planned on putting a different tub on the jeep and fixing it up but I have to many jeeps already and its to good to part out…. parts alone are well worth the 850.00 so the price is firm… will consider taking a different jeep in on partial trade, or jeep parts as I do have racks of parts that I use for projects…call 920-856-65three nine…. scammers wanting to send check with shipper need not respond…. ”
http://greenbay.craigslist.org/pts/3085495195.html
UPDATE. Was $12,500 **SOLD**
(05/21/2012) Note the golf cart story 🙂
“1946 Willys CJ-2A Jeep Very Early Civilian (VEC) Outstanding Condition! This restored gem may be the cleanest ’46 you have ever seen. No rust, no problems, everything works, it steers and stops like it did when new. Has recent new master cylinder installed. New exhaust system. Even the grase fittings have been replaced. 6 volt battery is 1 year old. Engine and transmission have been rebuilt and work great! Fires right up and goes. No smoke or missing. Vehicle has been in our local Independence Day Parade 4 years in a row and gets lots of applause. This is a real head turner. Has small dent on driver’s side top bow holder where ex-girlfriend’s disobiedient son ran into it with my golf cart. Jeep is here-they are gone! I am turning my attention to other vehicle restorations and can’t keep them all.
Engine # is CJ2A 102908. I will throw in a rough colum shift assy I got from another Jeep, although it may not be complete. I do not have the top bows or any other accessories.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price
The more rusted one looks like it has a VEC body.
“Two 1948 Willy’s Jeep’s
One with top and good body, has clear title
Second is complete but rough
4 new tires (lug)
two extra motors”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This has been parked for 18 Years. Possibly a VEC Body.
“Was parked about 18 years ago due to: Leaking rear main seal, poor/no brakes, and finally a broken ignition wire. Has been waiting patiently for resto since. Early and rare tub with leftover war stampings with axe and shovel relief. Willys stamped hood, correct and original windshield frame, and tailgate. 12V. It wants a complete resto but could be going down the road without a huge effort. Rusted and patched up many time in the past 65 years… It will need trailerd home.
$2000 or similar trade for: Honda/Yamaha Utility 4 wheeler or Toyota 4×4 that is not beat and rusted away.”
The windshield suggests this might be a VEC. Looks like there is plenty of value. Note that the pics are two years old.
“I have an international Tractor with a loader. I need a good offer on it. Need to sell fast. has been disassembled by an idiot.
Jeep Needs a new starter and radiator.
$600 for Tractor
$400 for Jeep
Call Tomi @ four-2-4-nine-3Five8”
http://westslope.craigslist.org/grd/3067993699.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
(02/04/2011) This might have a VEC body.
“Very clean 1946 Willys Jeep, 327 Chevy motor, Dana 44 with locker in rear. Dana 27 upfront. Dana 18 transfercase adapted to 350 turbo trans.
4 wheel disc breaks with SS break lines. All new springs & shocks. New wiring harness and guages. Power steering. New tires and rims.
Satin black paint job. $8000.00 OBO cash.”
This appears to have a VEC CJ-2A Body.
“For sale a 1948 Willys Jeep. V6 buick engine, TH350 transmission. 33X12.5 BFG All Terrain tires in good shape. Four wheel drive works good, Hi/Low transfer case works good as well. Heavy duty bumpers front and rear, with rear receiver hitch. Front ford disc brakes only, rear brakes do not exist, carbureator needs a kit, accelerator pump doesn’t function properly, has a new battery. Fun vehicle to drive. Previous owner used it as a River Rat Call 402-two 6 nine-five 6 zero 1. I will not reply to email.”
http://grandisland.craigslist.org/cto/3059015817.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000. The new pics show the column shift much better.
Mike noted that this is a column shift. He suggests this is a VEC CJ-2A between #14000 and #38000.
(10/10/2010) This sports a fiberglass body.
“1948 cj2a willys restored about 6 years ago….turn key drive home ….The ultimate 4×4 that won the war….
…. looking for a Sport car, Daily driver (car), mustang 5.0 (v8), Vette, Honda, Convertible, caddy, Lincon, ETC……whatever you got I might be interested…… looking for something new…….. Love the willys but time for a change… I have a Truck so I’m not interested in another one… NO CRAP/JUNK….I have a boat and a few bikes….Bikes are always welcome….. lets see where it goes…. IF THIS POST IS STILL UP I STILL HAVE THE JEEP….. email or text me at 631-278-6669 with pics…. thanks dan… ”
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/3046832708.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
(11/28/2011) This might be worth a look.
“1946.5 Willys . Not running. ”
This has the tool indents, but doesn’t have the rear floating hubs.
“I HAVE A 1945-49 WILLYS CJ-2A JEEP, HAS COMPLETE DRIVE TRAIN STILL IN IT. ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER, FRAME AND BODY VERY RUSTYS, ODOMETER SAYS 55,000 MILES? . MAKE OFFER. CAN DELIVER ON MY TRAILER NOW. CALL 603-899-6759 OR 603-801-9812 THANKS”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3038710917.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“Recently retired and I have too many projects. I need to sell this one to help finish my other antique truck. This is an earlier 46 Willys with the 3 speed on the column. It’s all there and with a fresh battery and some gas it should start. I just replaced the stater switch and cleaned the gas tank. It will need to trailered or hauled and I can help with loading.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(08/15/2012) The seller neglects to mention the lack of tool indents on the body.
“You are looking at my 1945 Willys Jeep with 3 speed on the column. Very sought after jeep as it is true to the descripition or history I have looked up on the Net as to column shift. There was only 1824 made the first year as they were made with the last of the war jeeps that came down assembly line. Now about this jeep. it was given a new body and paint, Paint color is harvest tan and if you go to color code for 1945 at kasier willys catalog it is a brown like color. it has had all wiring replaced, It is still original 6 volt but with new wires. Engine was gone through a few years back and purrs like a kitten. All numbers match as being the frame tag, inner hood tag and the dash tags. All shown in the pictures. There is no rust. Only problem area is around windshield frame as it might need fixed in a few years but does not look bad at this time. i also have the original hitch that goes to the jeep as it needs painted and bolted on. Really nice original hitch. I have had several comments on how unique it is and it turns alot of heads when it rides down the road. As many people see the old military jeeps from that year but hardly see a CJ2A civilian jeep today.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
This needs some work. I don’t see any tool indents, but it does have a column shift.
“1946 willys jeep this is three on the tree colum shift with over drive this jeep is stock very rare runs great needs brake work some wiring”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
It looks like this probably had a column shift. It definitely has full floating rear hubs. It also has the square washers on the windshield and the MB like brackets.
“1945 Willys Only 1,824 Units built. Willy’s is in pretty good Shape, Transmission and rear end have been overhauled. It is a 4 cylinder flathead engine. Engine runs well.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
(04/12/2012) This looks like a VEC Body.
“1947 Willys Jeep
Has a 4 cyl motor has been converted to 12 volt, has spin on filter, new Plastic gas tank, very little rust for its age!
runs and drive Great!
I have the clean Texas Title in hand”
No pics provided.
“This is a very rare late 45 willys jeep. California black plate,no rust. It has column shift,pto and king seely govoner. Original pasture green with yellow wheels Black top. .Runs and drives great.Everything is original on this jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This doesn’t run, but it has floating hubs, which suggests this might be a VEC. This doesn’t have a column shift.
“Nice little cj2a. NO rust, nice shape, not running”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/15/2012) This appears to be a VEC body. I wonder what the purpose of the mini roll bar loop.
“COLLECTORS ITEM – 1946 Willys Overland Jeep CJ2A. One previous owner 19,000 original miles, and runs great. Hi and Low Range 4WD. Warren hubs, heavy duty wench and the engine has small oil leaks. The tires are in excellent condition. Please call Steve for more information or pictures. 406-270-4623.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2979642114.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500/strong>
(12/13/2011) This looks like it still has the column shift mechanism on it, though it’s been switched to a floor shift.
“46 Willys CJ2A Jeep. All stock original. Needs work but runs. Asking $1500.00 or best. Call 1-630-862-4295 for more information or to come take a look. Thank you for looking.”
Fabulous deal! This will go quick. It even runs! I want it!
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep. The good – I brought this up from Colorado so it is not a complete rust bucket , has been converted to 12 volt, runs and drives enough to be loaded on a trailer. The Bad – Brakes are dried up and will need rebuilt, Flywheel ring needs replaced. This jeep sat in a field for 15 years, I changed the oil, lubed the cylinders and primed with fresh gas and it fired right up. Sounds real smooth once you get past the old gas. I have driven it around the yard to move it , but never no distance due to No Brakes. Great for Parts or to Fix up. Asking 700.00 obo will provide bill of sale or can assist with title work.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2952882674.html
