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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
This has a rear PTO and a serial number of 295XX (can’t read the last two digits).
“Willy’s Jeep CJ2A, 1st year for civilian Jeep. Complete and untouched by modification. 134L motor is damaged from leaking head gasket on rear cylinder. 6 volt system is still functional. Rear PTO is intact with optional belt drive included. Body is still in great shape as is drivetrain.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500.
(09/19/2020) Has a few updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/634133867292185/
“1946 CJ2A Jeep. Runs, drives, stops. Motor is rebuilt, >1000miles ago. .030 overbore. Crank is NOS with new rod and main bearings. All motor and drivetrain is intact and works. Has been converted to 12v but I have the generator/regulator for 6v. Also included is tow bar (I never used). Body has some rough spots but is solid. I used for transportation to and from truck shows and hotel. I am moving and not going to take it with me. Please be serious if you make contact”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Has a solid looking Kelly half-cab. Looks like it has a VEC body.
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep with 1/2 cab. $8,000.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.
(07/04/2020) This VEC lacks indents and a column shift.
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/wimberley-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7186106719.html
“1946 Willys Cj2A. Very good condition, especially for being 74 years old she’s less wore out than me. I’ve had her a couple of years and have put on a new electronic distributor, full suspension, shocks and springs, Rugged Ridge front lockers, fuel pump, fuel gauge sender, spare tire, Hi Lift jack, bimini top, 130 c.i. “Go Devil” engine, tires in good condition. Starts and runs great! After WWII when the boys came home they wanted a Jeep like they had over seas. Here it is.
All new parts are from Kaiser Willys parts and accessories. Very few scratches and dents. The only rust is under the passenger seat in the built in tool box bottom that can catch and hold water.
If you are looking for a way restorable old Jeep this is a good way to go. If you call, please leave a message I don’t answer unknown numbers but will call you back. Please no lowballs or trades. And yes, the VIN is 27236!”
UPDATE: The Trailer has sold.
This lacks tool indents, but has full floaters and a column shift. It could be a ’45 or a ’46.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/d/anoka-1945-willys-bantam-trailer/7173319489.html
“1945 willys CJ2A and WW 2 military Bantam trailer. The Willys is $7,000 the trailer is $1,000. No rust, runs and drives but brake and clutch need work. has heavy duty winch, tow bar.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/26/2020) No engine or interior photos.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2882358998524529/
“CJ2A 1946 Willy’s original equipment Runs , Drives , And Stops Very Good,Solid Original Engine 3 Speed Transmission, Frame Solid No Rust Floors Are Solid Body Mostly solid Top Is Very Good”
Steve spotted this column shift for a VEC CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/263189188296778
“These are the parts most often missing on 1945 and 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeeps. They are in working order. Some assembly required 😉 I can ship if you need that.”
The jeep appears to be a VEC CJ-2A with a Beck/Kelly hardtop. No description provided.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/rvd/d/menomonie-august-5-online-auction/7167053412.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/02/2020) Has tool indents.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/196812814769592/
“1946 CJ2A runs and drive great!!! There’s been a lot done to it. The list is in the pictures.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was For Trade
(06/12/2020) Seller wants to trade for a Model A.
“Im exploring trading my restored, numbers matching, color correct running driving, 4wd, CJ2A for a restored, running driving Model A. I had a lot of fun with this Jeep but the real fun is driving different old cars. So if you have a nice Model A you’d like to trade for a cool old Jeep. Lets talk.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
It appears to have some driver’s side rust.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A really solid rebuilt motor and transmission new clutch good tires runs good and drives good bill of sale only.”
Has a modified windshield with an extra row of glass.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/henderson-1946-jeep-cj/7155364268.html
“1946 Jeep Willys Cj. This is a project. Most everything is there. I have the front hood, fenders, and grill. Started to take apart to restore it. I have the gauges. Does have a couple small rust spots. Motor was running before taken apart.
Title in hand. Will consider trade.”
Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/680446876143214/
“I bought this Jeep in arroyo grande Never did anything with it . Needs a new float in carb. I have too many vehicles. No hurry to sell. Absolutely no trades”
No pics provided.
https://up.craigslist.org/cto/d/wells-46-willys/7138553056.html
“1946 Willys, very early civilian, completely restored. Rare column shift. New items Stock: Tub, Fenders, Windshield, Seats, suspension. Rebuilt items: Motor original flat head “Go Devil.” Rebuilt Tranny, Rebuilt Transfer, Rebuilt differentials. Original rims and new tires. New additions to stock that can be easily removed. Overdrive unit, Lock out hubs, Best Top Soft top, Aftermarket Heater, turn signals and lights, LED windshield mounted light, electric wipers, vacuum booster for stock brakes. Frame was sand blasted, treated for future rust and painted. Body was treated for future rust and painted. Way too much work to mention here also have the original tub, additional tranny, motor parts, transfer case, diff parts fuel tanks and body parts.
What don’t work: small oil leak in filter line, Speedometer. The speedo had been changed so we trusted it, alas we shouldn’t have. All new cables though and gear etc.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/30/2020) It appears to have a VEC body. I think that is an early Koenig top.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/curlew-1940s-cj2a-parts/7170996692.html
“Willys Jeep CJ2A parts! Includes 1947 parts jeep with title and a good galvanized steel hard top. Parts also include 3 blocks, heads, cam shafts, and oil pans, miscellaneous oil filters, generators, and some transfer case parts and clutch housings. There are axles for the ’47. There are transmission parts, but none are complete.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
No declaration as to whether it includes the trailer or not. No description provided.
Has a few updates, but looks good for the price.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/vacaville-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7125384774.html
“Close to all stock first year made the civilian model jeep. Flat 4 cylinder engine converted to 12 volt.
Runs great awesome suspension and running gear everything works.
Body is straight all Willys, Hood, tail gate, grill, body. Has a back bench seat.
No top or windshield wipers.
Trade for newer CJ or Wrangler or Classic Car Truck pre 1970.”
Blaine spotted this column shift project. It doesn’t appear this had indents.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/d/portland-1946-jeep-cj2a-4×4-project/7129338250.html
& https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/d/portland-1946-jeep-cj2a-4×4-project/7129338544.html
“I HAVE JUST AQUIRED A 1946 JEEP CJ2A 4X4 4CYL” 3SPEED COLUMN SHIFT” PROJECT.HAS A FLAT HEAD 4 MOTOR (THAT WAS OVERHAULED BUT LEFT PLUGS OUT) AND TRANS/TRANSFER COMBO.BEEN APART FOR YEARS,HAVE MOST PARTS AND LOTS MORE(2 OR 3 CYLINDER HEADS,EXTRA WHEELS AND TIRES ETC)THE LIST GOES ON NEW FLOOR SECTION,NEW STEERING COLUMN WITH SHIFT TUBE ATTACHED,THE LIST IS LARGE.MUST BUY COMPLETE IN OTHERS WORDS COMPLETE NO PARTING”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
It’s got a column shifter.
“1946 willys. L134 go devil engine. Tub is rough. It’s all there. Motor is free and spins with starter. Going to try to get it running by the weekend. Have hood, windshield frame, and tailgate 2200 firm.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2850.
(04/11/2020) Looks to have a serial number in the 2XXXX based on the dash plates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/640274943490664/
“Early production CJ2A with the die marks on the driver’s side. Has iron duke Chevy 4cyl. engine but otherwise highly original. Runs. Drives. Stops. Has rust but restore-able, or have fun using as-is! Clean title in my name. Cash-only sale.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $11,500. More pics provided. It may have been a VEC.
(02/10/2019) Not 100% restoration, but looks in good condition
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/272236193944101/
“1946 Willy’s Jeep restored to original run an looks good. Nv title 11,500.”
Has some VEC indents and a EasyLok hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/891101707992952/
“Has a 289 ford in it runs and drives 4 wheel drive works with high and low shifter”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5300.
Has the square bolt heads on the windshield.
“Solid, one of the very few made runs drives stops everything works ”
It’s missing a few stock details (pto bar and rear lights), but otherwise looks in good shape.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/d/milwaukee-1946-willys-jeep/7089310106.html
“Fully restored numbers matching 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep painted in the factory yellow color. Original drive train. This Jeep runs and drives and stops fine. Everything operates as it should. Also has Rebuilt engine. Im exploring a trade for an equal value RUNNING AND DRIVING RESTORED Model A Ford in Trade. I will NOT chop up your Model A for a hotrod or ratrod. It will be driven and enjoyed like I did with the Willys Jeep. Please, dont contact me if you’re not serious or with a fixer upper.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Might be worth a look.
This is an early CJ2A Willys Jeep with a column shift. Jeep was originally green with yellow wheels. Tub and frame have original matching vin tags. Trans and transfer case are original. I have another original column that goes with including new shift rods. Engine is free but has small crack in water jacket. I am including another early cj block that is in good shape. I wanted to restore this one as column shift jeeps were only made for a few months. Plans have changed so it is up for sale.”
