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This is pretty stock, but needs work.
“Willys jeep needs restoring
Was running when parked but has been sitting for years
It’s all complete not sure bout condition of drive train
Will to trade or best cash offer
Call or text for more info
480-776-7669”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/3529014541.html
This is a project.
“Very good project needs to be finished .toyota running gear and lift strong chevy 350 engine clear title and vintage license plate . Hood goes with it. Call 1509 305 2199”
http://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/3529377081.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
This seems to be a ollection of parts.
“1942 Willys Jeep
Comes with many extra parts.
Participated in the Kauai Veteran’s Parade twice.
$4,000 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(12/16/2012) Randy dropped by to see this Lefty. He reports it runs well and does not smoke, but he didn’t test drive it. The floors have been patched and the hat channels and tool box floor are pretty gone.
“This 1948 CJ2A Willys is all original except for seats and wheels. We have the original seats, but need to be upholstered. Engine, transmission and transfer case rebuilt last winter, new rear end installed also. At that time added power steering, have original steering box and shaft, if wanting to go back to original. New battery. Starts and runs good, does not use oil. Original identification plate and transmission/transfer case diagram.
Clear Idaho title.”
UPDATE: Was $2100 **SOLD**
(11/03/2012) This runs, but needs tranny work.
“1948 CJ2A with title $2100.00 Runs and drives fine. 2nd/3rd synchros are out, but I will include a working transmission/tcase in sale. Rebuild kits are available if you’d prefer to just rebuild the transmission. 6v system in place. Carter model WO carb. Superwinch aftermarket hubs.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(11/11/2012) Plenty of diamond plating on this rig. It runs on propane, too.
“Alright up for sale is my 1948 willys, this jeep is in perfect order mechanically. Right now it is my daily driver and runs flawlessly, absolutely no rust on the body at all! It runs on propane and not gasoline, which means its cheaper and cleaner for the engine. I’m in no rush to sell this and don’t have to so please no low ball offers, possible trade for a bobber,
Here are the details
1948 cj2a
aluminum diamond plate inside and out
chevy 350 motor with 10k miles
impco 425 propane carburetor
cobra alarm system
new 1 ton GM clutch
new 125 speed pro dome pistons
new 5.7 bushed scat I beam rods
new aluminum sbc 52cc heads
air gap intake manifold
headers and new dual raptor exhaust
k&n air cleaner
2 propane tanks 1 18gal and 1 10gal reserve. Jeep gets about 17 miles to the gallon approx 50 bucks to fill the 18 gallon tank
Custom hand throttle inside with twist adjustment
power steering
power brakes
electric micro lock on front brakes
gm tilt wheel
rear fog lamps
trailer brake controller
CB/CD player/Marine speakers
On board air compressor that runs with little effort
aluminum radiator with flex fan
new heater core
new tack
sm465 4 speed with a 241C transfer case
rides super smooth and flexes extremely well
all new bearings and seals
amc 20 rear
dana 30 front with warn 9/10 hubs
double gas shocks on all 4 corners
full roll cage
8000lb winch
38″ less than a month old super swamper radials and new rock crawler rims
full soft top but no doors
This jeep is smooth on the highway and great on the trail.
propane setup works flawlessly and propane is cheaper than gas by $1 a gallon, you can fill up right downtown at the Uhaul.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
This includes a brand new body and overdrive, but is still a project.
“I have a project 1948 Willy’s Jeep for sale. About 3 years ago I started tearing the jeep down so I could rebuild it from the ground up. I purchased a brand new body for the project. I sand blasted and painted the frame and axles. Became too busy with other things and stopped working on it. Has a split transmission with a over drive which is cool and very rare. The motor is a 302 ford with racing pistons, wild cam shaft, clevland 351 heads and much more. I believe most stuff is there except a missing hood and a few other small parts. A very cool project for somebody, need to sell asap, wish I had the time and money.”
UPDATE: Back on eBay
(11/25/2012) The seller provides a variety of details on the rebuild.
“This Jeep has been carefully rebuilt from the ground up over 3 years by my father, a retired certified ASEA mechanic. Starting from a sandblasted frame, new-off-shelf (N.O.S) parts were used whenever possible. Every piece has been carefully rebuilt and reassembled – you won’t find a cleaner, or more authentic rebuild of a 1947 Willy’s. Lots of fun to take off-road, or cruise around town with the windshield down. See below for details on each component.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4300
The other pics are a little dark, but it’s generally pretty stock. The front bumper is unusual.
“1946 willys military jeep, original flathead four cylinder, 3 speed manual transmission, 4 wheel drive with hi and low, has been converted to 12 volt, runs and drives good, brakes work well also, very solid body, front left CV joint will click when turned real sharp and it will leave a small spot of oil when parked, good title, these jeeps are getting hard to find, please call or text only”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
The seller notes only 200 column shift CJ-2A’s were made. Given Willys produced the column shift through VIN #38221, I’d say the seller is off by 28,000. Now, if this were a CJ-2 it might be more interesting.
“This is a column shift very rare only made 200 of them made. It runs but need brakes new master cylinder,new gas tank,new timing set,all original except paint. color is green.have owned for 54 years.”
