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Welcome to eWillys.com, a website for vintage jeep enthusiasts. I update this website nearly every day with jeep deals, jeep history, interesting reader projects, jeep related info, and more.
These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example. This section used to be split into jeeps, parts and other categories, but recent changes to eBay will require this information to be recoded.
The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
(05/31/2011) “FOR SALE 1946 WILLYS CJ2A UNIVERSAL 4 WHEEL DRIVE. ALL LIGHTS,BRAKES WORK AS WELL AS HORN STARTS AND RUNS GOOD . SMOKES A LITTLE. NEW PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND SEALS REPLACED IN TRANSFER CASE. NEW OIL IN TRANS/TRANSFER CASE. HAVE OLD TITLE FROM DECEASED OWNER. 4 WHEEL DRIVE WORKS GOOD ORG. GAS TANK HAS PIN HOLE. HAS REMOTE TANK NOW. OLD ONE IS INCLUDED. ORG SEAT FRAMES AND SEAT CUSHION SPRING ASSEMBLIES INCLUDED. SEROUIS BUYERS. NO TEXT MESSAGES PLEASE! RUSTY AND DINGS. GOOD FARM OR HUNTING RIG.”
(11/16/2013) It’s missing the front bow holder, but otherwise looks like a good restoration candidate.
“Very nice, running, mostly original 1946 CJ2A. Primo restoration candidate because you’re starting with such a great Jeep. Runs and drives just fine. Brakes need work. It stops but very hard to lock up the wheels even if you stand on the brake pedal. Been in storage for many, many years, Started a mechanical restoration years ago but never finished. Other than the brakes, needs very little mechanically. Starts right up, everything works and drives just fine. Just need to be careful to allow enough distance in front of you to stop. Panic stops would not go well, everything else great.
Almost no rust at all. Have all the original wheels even though only one of the original ones is installed on it right now. Hard top from M38. Two broken side windows on hard top (vandalized) but windshield on Jeep itself is perfect.
All original except conversion to 12 Volts. Give me a call and come take it for a drive, everything works.
“600 miles since complete rebuild. Has jeep transfer and differentials. Many new and used parts extra for it. ( springs, heater, metal roof and doors, axles , differentials.”
“1948 Willys CJ2A. Too many projects and this one has to unfortunately go. Would be good to restore or for any way you would like. No title, bill of sale only. No title record in SC so a SC title can be obtained. $1500.”
“1949 willys CJ2A flatfender jeep. complete restoration. Specs. Chevy 4.3L V6 Fuel injected Vortec Engine, A BUILT TH350 Automatic transmission, and to compensate for the automatic Four wheel disk brakes, DANA 44’s Front & Rear, Detroit Lockers Front & Rear, Brand new electrical. Marine ENGINE MANAGEMENT MODULE thats submergable to 50ft of water. All wheite back racing guages, Rhino lined interior and under side of jeep. Axles have 5.38 gear ratio. 35×14.5/16″ Super swamper boggers. Its a 10K Flatfender nobody has them.”
(10/11/2013) This might be an earlyish 1946 based on the data tags.
“1947 Jeep Willys CJ-2A. All original! (Serial on engine/chassis match) tires stay up, good tubes. No major mods! Original flathead 4 cyl engine runs well! 12v system. Original 3 speed-low/high transmission. Jeep runs and drives well, needs brake work however. Has body rust. Amazing to be in original condition rare vehicle.”
“This is the perfect project vehicle when its done its a 20000 dollar jeep these are the most desiarable jeeps ever made it has a v6 and all the right running gear in it”
The Taylors of Walnut Hill, Kansas, were featured in the March 1948 issue of Country Gentleman. They owned the Walnut Hill Hereford Ranch. I googled the ranch, but it no longer appears active under that name.
According to the article, “Tom Taylor bought his his CJ-2A jeep with some misgivings, but the jeep is probably his favorite piece of equipment. He now declares he wouldn’t know how to farm without it.”
Closeup of the CJ-2A
The article also notes, “The most original item is their repair-trailer, a wheeled frame of six-inch tubular steel which serves as compressed-air tank, carrying its own power, equipped for spray-painting, lubrication-pressure, welding and acetylene-torch cutting.”
Custom trailer for welding, cutting and mobile power. It appears the CJ-2A has an bed extender along with an extra tall rear seat (custom seat?).
“1948 CJ2A WILLYS Flat fender, frame off resto, V-6 Buick Cu (rebuilt). 3 speed all syncro (rebuilt), Warn O.D., 2 speed 8500# winch, rancho suspension, gas shocks. Camaro tilt wheel, 11″ brakes, power steering, new carb/batt/HO ign. Newer dual exhaust, new full BEST TOP, 6 pt. padded cage, 4 pt. comp belts, bikini top w/1/2 ss doors. much more… medical issues forced sale.$9,500. Offers? never a rust out.chuck ,selah wa.”
