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The Universal ‘Jeep’ Booklet

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This undated, 32-page introduction to the Universal ‘Jeep’ is a 8.5″ x 11″ booklet I didn’t have and can’t remember seeing previously. I managed to buy it off ebay for $7. Now, that’s a score!

Note that the final photo shows an early dash, along with JEEP illustrated on the windshield rather than WILLYS.

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Year? CJ-2A Oakland, MI $10,500

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UPDATE: Still Available, though price has been bumped. It was listed as a 1946, but is now listed as a 1945. It does have rear hubs.

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/atq/d/oakland-1945-jeep-willys/7329699510.html

“Road ready! Drove to a veteran’s memorial service!”

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Pics from the previous ad:  Continue reading

 
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1947? VEC CJ-2A Marietta, GA $12,500

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Listed as a 1947, this militarized CJ-2A may be a 1946 VEC.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/marietta-1947-willys-jeep-cj2a/7319703045.html

“1947 Military Willy’s Jeep CJ2A. Jeep is in excellent, original condition (Garage Kept) and runs strong. It has a canvas roof, seats, body, and tires that are all in great condition.”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Mustang, OK $18,900

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That seems an odd place to put a winch, but maybe it was only used for light items?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/153141710054966

“Was a great hunting rig. Just not being used, would like to see someone enjoy it again.”

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1946? VEC? CJ-2A Madison, MS $15,000

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Listed as a 1964, I suspect the seller meant 1946, as it looks to be a VEC (though the seller listed the year wrong twice).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/413237246586782

“All original tops and doors three speed 1964 jeep”

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1946 CJ-2A VEC? Toutle, WA $5000

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Could be a good price. Might be a VEC.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3642612049115587/

“’46 Willy’s Jeep Stock flathead 4 cylinder, 3 on the tree. First year civilian Jeep, not military. May trade for Toyota 4×4”

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Ypsilanti, MI $9000

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Could be worth a look.

https://annarbor.craigslist.org/for/d/ypsilanti-moving-1945-jeep-cj2a-also/7143537794.html

“1945 JEEP
CJ2A
$9,000.00
First full production civilian Jeep.
#377 (1,824 were built)”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Princeton, IN $1800

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(02/04/2020) It’s an early roller.

https://evansville.craigslist.org/pts/d/princeton-1946-willys-vec-cj2a-jeep/7067938356.html

“Very Early Civilian model CJ2A. If this ad is still up it’s still for sale. Ser#18711, ’46 column shift. The frame, drivetrain, and body have been primered. This jeep does not have an engine. The body has had some bad spots cut out and patch panels made. The panels fit great but are not welded in. You can weld in these panels, or buy reproductions and use them depending on how precise of a restoration you want to do. This is a great restoration candidate, still has the column shifter and transmission. I do have other parts available for this project.”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Las Vegas, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD**? Was $18,800.

“Rare “Early Civilian” 1946 Willy Jeep CJ-2A. Mostly stock with numerous original or new reproduction parts. Too much to list in new parts and restoration. This baby is a head-turner and car-show award winner. 3-speed plus high-low transfer case, 4WD with lockout hubs. Clean title. Original mileage is unknown”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Paso Robles, CA $3500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.

(12/16/2019) This former VEC column shift has has a few updates.

https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/paso-robles-1946-jeep-willys/7066549812.html

“1946 jeep willys
Runs great.
Well maintained.
Registration up to 2018
1962 ford rancheros 6 cyl engine
We have to move so we have to sell it.
Brand new 4×4 locking hubs.”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Princeton, IN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

Appears worth a look.

“1946 Willys CJ2A ser#20775
This is an early model civilian jeep. The chassis is good, body is fair. Needs some small patch work but nothing major. The engine turns by hand, transmission shifts fine. Appears to have 2″ lift springs on it. Tires are old but all 4 hold air and have decent tread left. No title, I will provide bill of sale, or I can obtain a title for an additional fee.”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Boise, ID $2750

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/14/2019) This has a column shift, a governor and a PTO.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1368394989999481/

“I have top many jeep projects, so this one needs to go. Early model Willys CJ2A that has the 3 speed on the steering column rather than on the floor. There is also the PTO shifter, but no PTO winch or other devices. The engine looks fairly original. This is a project and will need some rust removal, etc. Clean Idaho title I am open to trades for a car hauler or high end lead throwers, or other interesting items”

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1946 CJ-2A Dickson, TN $600

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Has full floaters and an early head, but I don’t see other aspects of a VEC here. It may be an early 2A with a newer body.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/pts/d/dickson-1946-willys-overland-cj-2a/7000252838.html

“Price is for complete vehicle. No title being sold for parts only.”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Minneapolis, MN $18,000

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Seller’s text describes this as an auction?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2381993698753653/

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“Complete frame off restoration on 1946 CJ2A. This is an early column shift. Jeep was taken down to bare metal for a complete nut and bolt restoration. Absolutely every bit of rust was removed. Engine, transmission, differentials, transfer case, brakes etc were all rebuild. New brake lines, new everything.

We used every non wear part and sourced original Willy’s/Jeep parts we could to keep it as original as possible. Correct pasture green color with hand painted wheel stripe just as it was when it came out of Willy’s. I have pictures of the restoration process. This auction includes hard to find rear PTO and Drum pulley implement. Soft top was hand made and includes original top bow set and doors with window surrounds. Your going to be hard pressed to find a finer example of an early 2A. Serious offers only this price is extremely fair and well under what was spent to restore.”

 
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2 VEC CJ-2As & Parts Holyoke, MA $2500

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Travis shared this collection of jeeps for sale.

https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/holyoke-willys-jeeps-vec-frame/6856371194.html

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“Two late 45 early 46 CJ-2A Willys VEC very early civilian Jeeps. The red one has matching body and tailgate numbers as seen in the pics (15007), three dash plaques, and two vin data plates (24662) on the firewall. It also has the key in coil, all column shift linkage and a good floor shift cover plate. The blue one also has matching body and tailgate numbers as seen in the pics (6469) but has no vin data plates. It does not have the key in coil, but it does have the little toggle switch under the dash for the parking lights. The column shift linkage has been removed under the hood, but the column is in it. Both have good grill marker lights. The rolling chassis is good with good front bumper bracket, rear bar, another column shift trans, t-case, drive shafts and axles. There is no number on the chassis. I also havedraw another column shift trans and transfer case to go along with this package. The rolling chassis has two mutt wheels and two 16″ wheels, the red one has one 16″ wheel, all others are 15″. $2500.00 OBRO for whole package.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A VEC? Truckee, CA $7000

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Listed as a 1947, it’s got the tool indents of an early ’46.

https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-cj2a-1947/6686139432.html

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“1947 CJ2A. Runs. Driven on weekends and stored in garage.”

 
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1946 VEC CJ-2A Pioneer, CA *SOLD*

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

Has the early windshield.

“Non running 1946 Willy’s Jeep, needs to be trailered but motor will turn over. Lots of original parts, 3 speed manual trans, decent condition overall. Call for more details”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Chattaroy, WA $1750

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Runs.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-cj2a/6572301330.html

“This is a stock CJ, 4 cyl flathead, 3 speed transmission, 4×4, It starts, runs and drives and stops it has the factory manual hubs, the four wheel drive works as it should. I have only used it on my property and do not drive it on the street. it is not licensed or titled.
I’m asking $1750 and will consider offers.
Please call only between 8am & 7pm
I do Not text so phone calls only.”

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