“This Jeep is being relisted from about 3 weeks ago. Up for sale is a 1946 Willys Jeep that I bought from an an elderly gentleman’s estate sale in February. This is a very early CJ2a that originally came with a column shift. I have not had the time to devote to rebuilding it and now I must sell it to make room for other vehicles. I got this jeep running with a basic tune up. It has a Buick 231 V6, power steering conversion and add on turn signals. This jeep does need work. The front left frame horn appears to have a slight tweak downward on the left side.”
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1948 CJ-2A Hickory, NC **SOLD**
“Leave the tow rig at home, this jeep gets 25+ mpg and cruises at 70 mph. Built with an all DOM tube chassis it’s super strong and only weighs 2000 lbs. Has long arm 4 link suspension for a lot of travel off road.
The entire drivetrain is from a 4 cyl. 1997 wrangler. Fuel injection and emissions are hooked up. Why show up at the trail in a rig that looks just like everybody elses?”
1946 CJ-2A South Fork, Co eBay
It looks like the seller put some effort into this rebuild.
“1946 WILLYS CJ2A, 2.5″ SPRINGLI, FT, 36″ SUPER SWAMPER TIRES, T18 FORD 4SPEED w/LOW 1ST GEAR, 1970 JEEP/BUICK 225 V6 (DAUNTLESS CROSSFIRE) WAS BUILT BY ENG.-MACHINE SHOP – BORED & STROCKED TO 3.9 LITER, 1983 DANA 30 FRONT & DANA 44 REAR W/ ARB AIR LOCKERS FRONT & REAR, DISC. BRAKES FRONT- DRUM REAR. I BUILT THIS JEEP 8 YEARS AGO AND DROVE IT ABOUT 3000 MILES, JOB TOOK ME OUT OF TOWN AND THE JEEP HAS BEEN STORED FOR 5 YEARS.. I RUN IT ABOUT EVERY THREE MONTHS DURING STORAGE.”
1946 VEC CJ-2A Kansas City, Mo eBay
If you are looking for an early CJ-2A, this has got some good elements, including the driver’s side cutouts, the column shifter, and a heater. The passenger side fuel hole is interesting; I don’t believe that was stock?
“This early CJ-2A has an ID number of 16741. It is a 3 speed on the tree. It has a clear MO title. Below is the description: Motor – Org. 4 cylinder. Just got back from machine shop. All four cylinders were re-sleeved. Crank was polished. New pistons, valves, springs, etc Everything still in boxes as you can see by the pictures. Interior – I have no seats. Does have a roll bar. Floor is solid, except for the “bed”. It should be cut out and fitted with new metal. Exterior – The only rust I can see is the passage side step. Some of the Hat Channel underneath will need to be cut (maybe 3 feet) Tailgate is orginal, but is pretty rough. I have no windshield and I don’t believe the hood is org. because there is no Willys stamped on it.”
1948 CJ-2A Payette, ID **SOLD**
“I have a 1948 willys jeep with a flathed 4 it runs good drives good and looks good. no rust body is strieght.I asking 1500 for it or trade for a small car or pickup for same value.”
Stainless Steel Willys Flatfender Body Moses Lake, Wa
UPDATE: I do not know whether this sold or not. I’ll keep for historical purposes.
Obviously, these don’t appear every day. Note that this one has been stretched 6 inches, which makes it ideal for placing on a CJ-5 frame. It appears to have a solid back, like a DJ-3A.
“Very Cool!! RARE!! Stainless Steel Willys Jeep Body Hand built in the philippines in the 1970’s and was shipped to the states. Streched 6 in. in door & 6 in. Behind the rear fender. The Body will fit right onto a CJ-5 Frame It’s a Must sale for me… I simply need the money. “
1946 CJ-2A Albuquerque, NM $9500
Here’s a restored CJ-2A out of New Mexico.
“1946 Willys CJ2A, classic Jeep restored to original condition w/careful attention to detail, frame off restoration, every component of drive train rebuilt including the GO DEVIL flat head, L-134 engine, transfer case and transmission, new Spicer fron axle shafts, new brake lines, wheel cylinders and master cylinder, ignition converted to 12 volt solid state, Jeep comes w/open-sided, canvas, trail top and adjustable tow bar, $9500 or best offer.”
1947 CJ-2A New Jersey eBay
This looks like a very solid, clean CJ-2A. I think the opening bid price on this is pretty reasonable.
“You are bidding on an original rarely seen 1947 Willys Jeep CJ-2A that has been mechanically restored to use as an excellent daily driver, cruise nights, a shore summer house Jeep conv. or off-road 4×4. It is an original Willys Jeep CJ-2A 4×4 it now has a back seat, with full bucket seat interior, electric wipers, 3 speed manual transmission many great upgrades and so much more.”
1948 CJ-2A Branford, Ct $2000
“Willys jeep mostly CJ2A, F-head 4 cyl, 3 speed trans, new brakes, new wiring, 12 volt. Runs good, drives good on road and off. $2000”
1946 CJ-2A Rice Lake, Wi eBay
Brian found this unique ’46 on eBay. No doubt there’s a certain personal touch to this CJ-2A.
“For sale I have a 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep. It runs good, all 4 WD works properly. It needs rear brake drum installed, I have the drum. It has all new brake shoes and wheel cylinders, duel rear wheels needs wiring work for lights to all work. The jeep was my dads he had it since 1962 it was always kept in the garage. The body is in pretty good shape for a 46. It was painted in 1995 and it had floor patches welded in 5 years ago. The snow plow, hydrolic up and down manual left and right. I just put in a new interstate battery. It was converted to a 12v system. Thanks for looking, ask any and all questions. The jeep is for sale locally, I can stop the auction at any time!!!!!”