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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(09/19/2012) Looks solid.
“For sale 1947 jeep cj2a. buick v6 engine. brand new tires and rims. email only.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(07/19/2012) This is a package deal that includes a rear PTO. Could that M-38 be a CJV-35?
“Package deal 1949 CJ2A yellow one in picture with rare PTO with title owned for 50 years!
1950 no title, owned for 35 yrs, snorkel cutout on hood.
Call Dan for more info 651-380-4828 ……….I’m only posting for him!”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/3357658371.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
This is a $7000 package deal.
“91 wrangler needs starter and possibly other work. Been sitting 2 years. 61 cj been sitting needs work. 52 willys needs work. All have engines in them and 52 willys has engine in the rear. If interested come by and look. $7000 package deal or if interested in one will consider splitting them up.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(09/20/2012) Lots of updates including winches on both front and rear.
“This is a 1947 flat fender Willys Jeep (CJ2A) Original body and frame are from 1947.
• It has 11 inch ford brakes in the front and stops well.
• No rust
• Includes new steering gear
• New Saginaw steering components
• Removable top with fully enclosed side doors with windows
• I also have metal half side doors
• New gas shocks front and rear,
• 302 Ford Bronco V8 all cylinders read high and even compression
• No leaks anywhere
• Suspension and body lifts
• Upgraded leaf springs from Super Lift
• Drive train has been upgraded
• Ford T-18 four speed transmission
• Original transfer case and axles
• 33×10.50×15 Super Swamper tires on chrome rims
• All gages work and are original
• Front winch is Pierce Electric
• Rear winch is Ramsey PTO
This jeep is set up for rock crawling and rough terrain, it goes anywhere. Do to low axle ratios (5:38) highway speeds are not recomended. Everything on this jeep works and works well! I have owned it for 32 years and was in my family prior to that. I guess you could say it has out lived me….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This appears to be a M-38 with bow holders on the side and bow holders at the rear corners. Very odd.
“I have for sale a 1947 Willys military model Jeep. It was used in the Navy. It is all original except for the motor. The motor is a Dauntless 225 v6. It runs great. I also have the doors for the to and three extra tires to go with the Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Bruce spotted this unusual flattie.
“We have a 1946 Willys jeep that was passed down from my grandfather. It was running last year but had some bad fuel and needs a carb job and a clean tank of fuel. Engine and transmission in great shape, but the suspension needs to be replaced. The body is very much restorable. I am only interested in serious offers on this Jeep…No tire kickers please. Im not sure on the KM’s, but had to put in something. 4000$ OBO”
This appears to have had an early CJ-2A body.
“THE CJ-2A WAS THE FIRST WILLYS JEEP MADE AFTER WWII FOR CIVILIAN USE. THIS MOTHE CJ-2A WAS THE FIRST WILLYS JEEP MADE AFTER WWII FOR CIVILIAN USE. THIS MOSTLY ORIGINAL JEEP FEATURES A LATER MODEL JEEP 4 CYLINDER OHV ENGINE,THAT WAS RECENTLY OVERHAULED. THE ENGINE CAME WITH AN IMPROVED CARBURETOR WHICH WAS TALLER THAN THE CARB ON THE ORIGINAL ENGINE REQUIRING A HOOD SCOOP-ITS ONLY BODY MOD. THE BRIGHT RED EXTERIOR BODY IS ALL ORIGINAL SHOWING ONLY MINOR RUST IN THE FLOORS. THE INTERIOR HAS LATE MODEL GM HIGH BACK BUCKET SEATS IN BLACK CLOTH FABRIC FOR COMFORT WITH HEADRESTS.. ALL GUAGES ARE INSTALLED AND WORKING PROPERLY,AS WELL AS ALL LIGHTS WORK. HAS A FACTORY HEATER THAT WORKS. DASH HAS ALL OF THE ORIGINAL DATA PLATES INSTALLED. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN UPGRADED FROM 6V TO 12V. THE STEEL WHEELS ARE AFTERMARKET AND WEAR 245X15 OFF-ROAD TIRES WITH DECENT TREAD. THIS RARE JEEP RUNS,DRIVES,SHIFTS AND STOPS LIKE IT SHOULD. HAS A BIMINI TOP TO KEEP THE SUN OR RAIN AT BAY. THIS JEEP IS A BLAST TO DRIVE,EASY OF FUEL,GETS LOTS OF LOOKS AND ITS READY TO GO! VERY DEPENDABLE-STARTS RIGHT UP,AND WOULD MAKE A GREAT DAILY DRIVER. THIS JEEP IS SOLD AS IS AS SHOWN. SEAT BELTS WILL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SALE,IF REQUIRED BY YOUR STATE. COMES WITH A CLEAR COLORADO TITLE. THIS JEEP IS LISTED ELSEWHERE FOR SALE AND MAY TERMINATE THIS AUCTION AT ANY TIME.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
The seller does a good job of describing this rolling chassis.
“First and foremost, this Jeep has a normal, CLEAN TITLE. No data plates are included though (the previous owner couldn’t locate them). But if you want data plates, reproductions are readily available and you stamp the serial number from the title on them. I purchased this a few weeks ago for some parts I needed for my ’46 restoration, and this is the culmination of parts that I don’t need or have extras of. The frame is solid with no major rust areas, but the front frame horn area (forward of the front crossmember) will either need some work to straighten them out or replacement. The rear axle is the original D41, and the front axle is a D25 from a WWII Ford GPW. (The front axle might be worth a bit if you can find someone restoring a GPW). This Jeep might be a bit much to consider using as a base for a full restoration, but would be PERFECT for a crawler build! Here’s a few more specifics:
Tub: Pretty decent shape (actually, it’s in MUCH better shape than my ’46), but someone has deleted the tailgate area and welded a steel panel in its place. They did a pretty decent job of it too. It looks good, but I want a tailgate. If it hadn’t been for this modification, I’d be keeping this tub. The hat channels underneath are in pretty good shape as well (considering it’s a 64 year old Jeep). The front floor has been covered in fiberglass. The rear floor is in pretty solid shape with one area that needs some patching. Wheelhouses look great. Dash panel looks very good with only a few “bubba holes.”
Windshield Frame: Originally from a military (Korean War era) M38. These are somewhat desirable for their one-piece (and much larger) glass (no glass is present though). Still has the original OD green paint underneath the white.
Hood: Has been repaired in the past (welded down the middle seam). They didn’t do a very good job of it, but it looks repairable.
Fenders: A few extra holes here an there (like the common practice of installing a second pair of hold-downs at the rear of the fender), but in good shape.
Wheels/Tires: Mismatched set, but they do hold air; will serve well as rollers, but I wouldn’t try and drive on them.
Drivetrain: NO ENGINE, TRANSMISSION OR TRANSFER CASE INCLUDED. For those that want to attempt an original-ish restoration, I can sell them a L134 engine, T90 transmission and D18 transfer case in rebuildable condition for an additional $250. The engine has been sitting a while, but I pulled the oil pan and everything looks great; turns over freely. Hell, it may even start right up; who knows.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250
(03/10/2012) This is an oddball. I dont’ see that rim design too often.
“Selling an early 1945 Willys CJ2A Jeep. Frame in good condition. Originally a manual coulmn shift. Rear section of body was modified with a 1930s Ford pickup bed and tailgate. No engine, gearbox, or transfer case. Good for project, or parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200. May have a Porter & Reed hardtop
(10/09/2012) This looks to have rust along the driver’s side. It has no title.
“1946 Willys CJ2a jeep that has been used on a deer lease. The jeep runs and drives good. The gauges all work, horn works, lights all work, the four wheel drive works good, the transfer case seal on the front drips gear oil, the transfer case makes some noise but still works good, the engine runs good, the cab on the jeep can come off, but works pretty good in the winter. The jeep does have some rust, this jeep would be good for hunting out of or using on a ranch. The jeep has not been on the road and the title is lost, but will provide a bill of sale to the winner.”
