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Here’s a nice looking militarized VEC CJ-2A with a rear PTO.
“Built between July and Dec.1945. Sold as a 1946. 3 speed on the column,Restored, parade ready or show. $8500 Call only 815-762-0992”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/2951939272.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
This needs some turn signals/running lights in the front. Otherwise, this looks nice.
“Buick V6 motor, truck 4 speed with granny low, positraction, dual fuel tanks, power steering.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
It runs and drives.
“1946 willys CJ-2A, original column shift, It runs & drives, strong little engine. Body is rough and rusted out in places.. Ramsey 8000lb winch included. Also have lots of spare parts, including another engine and tranny, grilles, differentials, wheels, frames, you name it, i probably have it if its for a Willys. would like to make a package deal for a fair price. engine, tranny/transfer case and drivetrain are worth at least, or more than the asking price, check ebay and you will agree.
$ 1,200.00 cash or best offer for jeep ONLY, with extra parts for sale if you want to deal, im sure we can make a deal thats attractive and fair. I will consider delivery within 75 miles if we make a deal on jeep and some of the extras.”
UPdATE: Still Available
(03/06/2012) I can’t tell if this has tool indents or not.
“very early CJ2 with 3 spd on the column
has approx 26,000 original miles
very little rust but lots of body damage
engine runs excellent, running gear functions nicely, brakes work
comes with an extra tub that’s in nice condition and some patch panels and tons of extra parts
I have the title
call Dave Smith at 253 380 5517”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/for/2917323842.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500
“As title says, Early ’46 CJ2A VEC body. Included is dash plate, body plate, and patent plate, a NY non-titled bill of sale from the previous owner in Oregon, and a NY ’46 license plate. All numbers match: 230XX.
Please note that this body is for a column shift (as indicated by the oval hole where the steering shaft enters through firewall. VEC body (tool indents) until 34530. Column Shift until 38221.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750. This appears to be a VEC CJ-2A rather than a MB.
“1945 willys mb , rectagular tube frame , cage , buick v6 , mucie 4 speed trans , needs work , have pink , on none op .”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/24/2011) This is a column shift. It appears in good condition.
“1946 Jeep Willys-•
Early column shift
No frame or body rust — California car
Two sets of rims & tires — Chrome & Original
A back up for every engine piece.
Back up column shift transfer case
newer rebuilt engine, re-cored original radiator, new brakes, new muffler, rebuilt distributer, new carburetor, original 46 heater, Roll Bar, more
95% original
(517) 290-5376”
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2905838024.html
UPDATE: Now priced at $500.
(01/23/2012) I’m going to guess this has the tool indents on it based on the seller’s description.
“I have a jeep from the late 40’s for someone who needs the parts. This is one that was made on the same assembly line that made the jeeps for WWII. Email me if your interested. Thanks. jeremiah estes http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/jestes70/”
http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/2870309740.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(04/29/2011) This may be a VEC, but it’s been modified.
“46 willies jeep with a buick v6 in it 32in tires and 538 gears needs to go dont use it and it needs a good home 3000 obo”
No pics of the VEC body, but sounds like it might be a good price.
“Hi! I’m selling my unfinished project CJ2A Jeep…includes:
– Rolling Chassy GPW frame with flathead motor, 700×16 Non-directional military tires…new leafsprings….
– Early CJ2A Tub with tool indent includes 2 Seats, 2 Fenders, Grill with lights and a Hood….
– CJ3A Windshield with glass…
– Extra Grill and a Roll Bar…
Thanks for looking…If interested just Email me…”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2863444703.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
“Ongoing project I no longer have time or money to finish. This willys has many new parts such as: new brakes on all
4 wheels, completely rebuilt steering knuckles including all ball joint bearings and seals, rebuilt transmission and transfer case.
Motor has not been rebuilt but run good before I started the restoration. Jeep is an early model 46 with shovel and ax detents on drivers side
. Has remnants of the column shift but has been converted to a floor shift.Complete PTO from transfer case to rear gear box which works.
Has new lockout hubs and vintage Sears mud and snow tires that are still in pretty good shape. 15″ steel jeep rims. I have the headlight buckets
and the gauges,fuel tank { good shape}, seat frames, complete willys exhaust system, ect. Body and windshield frame is solid with stainless steel floorboards installed. tool box
floor is rusted out, never made it that far.If price is right I will throw in the aluminun top and doors in the photo. I also have new condition front
low back seats I will throw in. 2000 is a fair price with all the parts I have bought. Stuff I might trade on: 33×12.50×15 all terrains, 7.00×16 military
tires, WWII and earlier US rifles.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was priced at $4000
This looks like a good price.
“Very rare 1946 Willys CJ2A with factory column shift transmission not many made, not many left. New engine, transmission, transfer case, rear deferential. New brakes, lines, hoses, gas tank, etc…. 55mph not a problem but its been babied and stored inside. Selling below whats in it so I can get something different.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
(01/30/2012) I believe this is a column shift CJ-2A with a MB/GPW Grille and windshield. The front end is a bit heavy looking.
“Model CJ-2A, Runs And Drives Very Well, Still Has Original Motor, Trans, axles etc.”
This has a monroe lift, too.
“nice solid cj2a,sn 23665,has monroe lift,rear pto,belt pulley,runs great,three on the tree,needs brakes. looking for a nice cj5 or 7.call with questions mike at 618-781 5029”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2820791931.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
This has a column shifter and something unusual on the back. It appears to be a combo capstan and drum winch? You tell me.
“1946 Willys Jeep-
3 speed on column
6 volt positive ground
Stock L4-134 flathead
700×16 military tires
PTO wench w/ free running capstan
Matching numbers on frame and body
Rear seat w/out seat cushion
Fairly new soft top
Roll bar out but included
Only rust on vehicle is on steps of flat fenders and inside under seat toolbox
Have new window rubber and wood hood blocks, though never installed
Extra’s!
Complete motor out of a 1943?
Aluminum hard top fits military (2″ shorter window frame) Top has glass window, but doors have sliding plexiglass
2 spare tires and 1 rim”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
(08/05/2011) It runs and smokes.
“I have an all original VEC CJ2. It’s a very early civilian jeep. It’s serial number 14,0xx. 134 L-head, 3 spd Column shift!, Dana 18 tcase, Dana 41 rearend. Very rare. It runs very well but the engine smokes and probably would need rebuilt. It’s been sitting 20+ years. Needs brakes gone through. 95% complete including seat brackets. Tailgate is missing. Original radio. Mostly rust free and very solid start. Has many dents but all workable metal. Has black plates and out of DMVs system.”
This was listed for sale a few years ago.
“1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep, 360 AMC engine, Edlebrock intake and 4 bbl carb, HEI dist, ’76 CJ5 T-15 3 speed trans and ’76 single lever Dana transfer case, ’84 CJ5 Dana 30 front axle, locking hubs, new disc brakes, ’84 AMC 20 rear , new brakes, Summitt racing seats, new gas tank, Bikini top, ’69 Dart radiator, twin electric fans, runs cool all day, two sets of tires on rims, one set street/sand and one set off road snows, windshield wiper, turn signals , spare tire, full roll cage, custom tow bar.
Built 3 years ago for cruising the beach at Brigantine. Tows easily. Great for the beach and short trips around town. Never been in the mud. I have another Jeep for that. ’69 Dodge Limelight paint. You won’t lose it in the parking lot. If you are an old school fan of the original square fender Jeeps this might interest you. The body is completly original. 856 235 8380”
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2789875768.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500
(12/19/2011) This was a column shift, but now a floor shift. I can’t tell if this has the free floating hubs or not.
“Lost storage. The tub is restored but paint is peeling on back floor. Have CJ2A engine that has been pulled but needs a rebuild. No cracks in engine. Frame blasted and painted w/ new wiring harness. Needs completion. I have a NY title in my name. I’ve moved to VA and am selling house in NY. Can’t bring everything. The tub alone is worth the price. I have more pictures. Jeep stored at buddies house off Rte 84 near Danbury. I can nolonger store it there.
It was a column shift jeep but was converted to floor shift. Bought from friend and I stored it inside. It has to go asap. Please email me back w/ your ph number. ”
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/2783901710.html
UPDATE: Was $1650. **SOLD**
(10/21/2011) “1946 willys cj2a ECV Needs resteration, needs air cleaner call for info”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was priced at $2000.
(09/17/2011) This is a column shift.
“Stock 46′ other than the f-head engine and military wheels and tires. Flat black, truck bed liner interior. Runs and drives good. $2500 or make offer. ”
UPDATE: Sold for $6100 on eBay
The serial number is 13359.
“The Jeep starts and drives, but I am assuming that after 65 years it might need to be rebuilt or maybe not. there is not much rust on the body, the under carrige has been repaired in the past and will need to be repaired correctly if your looking for a perfect example of a Jeep. It has the original Plow and Winch. Plow works perfectly and so does the winch. Its all original. The floors look to have been rusted and patched a long time ago. The Top is perfect, and so are the seats, I can send more detailed pictures to any buyer via e-mail upon request. Also the transmission is not an automatic its a 3 speed manual on the column.”
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140661189560+&viewitem=
UPDATE: Bob forwarded some pics of this CJ-2A and along with a report (see comments).
“CJA2 COMPLETE, EXTRA MOTOR AND TRANS. NO TITLE. HAVE ID PLATES. PICS TO FOLLOW. CALL MIKE 330-848-2250 LEAVE MESS. OR REPLY TO EMAIL.”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/2742950001.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Check out where the driver’s side drain hole is. It is floating an inch or two higher than it ought to be. So, there’s been some strange work done on that side. It also looks like this had the tool indents on the body. This does have a column shift and the three data plate setup.
“This auction is for an amazing 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep. This is truely an amazing original old jeep that needs a new home.
The motor runs strong and smooth. The three speed “on the tree” column shift manual transmission shifts smooth and easy. It is clear that this jeep was not abused on the farm, like most were. I bought the jeep at the beginning of the summer and have put alot of work into it. The body was in great condition for the year! I did patch the floor in a few spots, but it is mostly original. The body was worked over, and the new paint shines great! The wiring was gone-through, and the lights and gauges work. The seats were reupholstered, and look great. This is a nice old flat fender jeep that gets some looks. It does need a set of tires. The ones on it now hold air, but are not road worthy.
This CJ will be stored in my climate controlled garage until the completion of the auction. It will be sold with a bill of sale, and an old registration. The state of New Hampshire does not require a title on vehicles that are considered antiques. ”
UPDATE: This was priced at $1200 on Craigslist last month and posted at eWillys. The seller decided to put this on ebay and the ebay bid price is now $2900. The lesson? More people should read eWillys!
“1947 cj2a jeep for sale .some rust, no seats, gear shift on steering column, motor stuck all there still 6 volt . parked in shed in 1990”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
“1946 jeep CJ2A with column shifter. I have replaced this with original stick shift . Was running when I bought it, but engine is stored inside where it was cleaned and painted. Replacement panels on floor. Everything is there. New wiring harness. No time for restoration. asking $1000.00 or B.O.”
