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I believe that’s an MB windshield? I don’t think this is all original, but appears like it might be a good parts jeep.
“Good project to restore. Unsure of year all original except for wheels.No title. Needs full restore 913-832-4042 $500 obo NEED TO SELL need cash”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1717638217.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1700
This looks like a farm jeep.
“1948 Willys CJ2A, Runs and drives, Rust in usual spots, 12 volt electrical system, Great for hunting, 4 cyl engine, 3 speed transmission, 4 wheel drive, New battery, New spark plugs, Fresh oil change, Winch, Have title, Asking $1700 , but will listen to all offers, Some work has been done since pictures were taken. call or email 940-736-6878.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/1717437651.html
This morning, I got wondering if the Navy ordered any other vehicles besides CJ-3As. Well, I found some information across the net on various Navy Jeeps. I list some different flattie models below, but some CJ-5s and others also spent time with the Navy.
Navy CJ-2A
Over at the CJ-2A page, Bob posted an article from the Toledo Times (8/24/1946) about the Navy ordering 200 Willys Overland Jeeps in 1946 for use along the great lakes and the coasts. Bob also mentioned the Navy ordered both CJ-3As & DJ-3As.
This G503.com thread has a some images of Navy CJ-2As and examples of tags (an example tag is seen above).
Stretched Navy CJ-2A, the CJ-2E, and the CJ-2L?
According to JP Magazine, a rumor persists that WO built an extended CJ-2A for the army in 1948 called the CJ-2E. However, they feel this is a rumor because there are no records for such a creation. In addition, experts they asked said the extended CJ-2As often came on a later model frame. While I have not personally seen any of the extended CJ-2As in person, I have seen enough of them for sale to make me think that they might have produced on a very limited basis.
And speaking of streched CJ-2As,
it looks like someone picked up that pinkish ‘2A that I had listed from Bonsall, Ca. He reports that he was a told a dealer (likely somewhere on the west coast) bought some CJ-2As, stretched them, and then called them a CJ-2L. Well, sure enough, the pinkish CJ-2A’s registration lists it as a CJ-2L (though not a navy jeep).
Navy CJ-3B Navy
According to the JeepDr. website, they have restored a Navy CJ-3B and have the Navy paperwork to back up the claim. Now, this might be a M-606 as the site doesn’t specifically answer this question.
You can see another example of a Navy CJ-3B at the CJ-3B Page (scroll most of the way to the bottom).
CJ-V35/U for the Navy & USMC
Of course, there is also highly sought after CJ-V35/U made for the Navy & the United States Marine Corp. These were actually CJ-3As modified into CJ-V35/Us
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
The seller didn’t quite get the year (1974) or the model (CJ-5) correct.
“Nice Play toy with Chevy 350. Runs well, buy it, have fun; but be safe. Price is 3,000.00 or Best Offer.”
This looks good, but apparently it needs some work.
“1946 cj2a Jeep Willys. It has an early model 302 engine and a T90 tranny with overdrive. The tires are Wild Cat 30/950s with 90%+ tred on them. A WARN 6000 lb winch, new fuel tank and sending unit. New rear seat, not installed. Rear mounted battery and a new heater. The body on this Willys is in really good shape and the top is as well. I have not driven this jeep in over 6 months but I start it every month. It needs some patch work in the engine compartment. This is a project Jeep and will need to be trailered. call: Justin 360-909-0107”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1716105449.html
The body appears solid.
“this is a very clean 46 Willy’s jeep. it has an overdrive. 2 inch rancho lift and lots of other stuff
call Gary for more info 707-391-6337.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1714441896.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
“Stock motor and transmission.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It almost looks like there is a MB-esque jockey box in the dash.
“Up for sale is a 1946 Jeep Willys. We have the title which is # 8420494. It also has a motor# listed 21785. This is a hard to find old jeep that has been modified to be a tough old son of a gun.
We have the keys and it ran good about 4 years ago when it was parked. The gas tank needed cleaning badly so we hooked up an gas can to the side and ran it off of it the last time we moved it. It has been customized and much of the body has been replaced by welding heavy duty metal plates. This was my grandfathers and we don’t know a lot about it other than it used to run great but will need some work. You will likely have to trailer it home. The tires are going low and we were told the brake drums were replaced, but we cannot guarantee that.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(03/09/2010) This sports a fiberglass body.
“Fiberglass tub, hood and fenders, L-134 4 cylinder, under 1,000 miles on rebuild. 5.38 gear ratio, Atlas overdrive, 8,000lb Warn winch. Updated to 12 volt/new harness”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500. **SOLD**
(04/15/2010) This flattie has been modified quite a bit.
“1947 willys m-38 flat fender jeep, 289 ford small block, 4 speed top loader 4 speed trans., dana 44 rear axle with 4.27 gears and mini spool, dana 30 close nuckle front axle open with 4.27 gears and disc brakes, duel electric fans, patronics electric ignition, bucket seats, 6 point cage, 4 point harnesses, and 35” tires. All lights and heater work great! Has full soft top with full soft doors and spare tire carrer. $3500.00 OBO may concider part trade for four stroke dirt bike!”
