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This 2A has been sitting a decade. The sale includes a parts 2A.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/oakman-for-sale-1948-willys-cj2a/7125051283.html
“For sale 1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep. Does not run. Would not take much to get it running. Needs tires, been sitting in Gurage for about 10 years. Have a second CJ2A for parts that comes with it. Can send more pictures if needed.”
The has an unusual hood ornament.
https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/chardon-1950-willys-jeepster/7129007276.html
“Wonderful, fully drivable, rare car. Well cared for and winter stored. Spent most of her life touring around summertime Marble Head. Has V6 engine and 3 on the tree with overdrive. Super fun to drive and very reliable.
New or Rebuilt:
Engine flat head lightning 6
Transmission 4 speed with over drive including solenoid step down switch
Clutch pressure plate and disk
Carburetor/Fuel pump
Water pump/belts
Heat riser
Distributor Petronix electronic ignition/vacuum advance/wires & plugs
Generator 6V
Starter 6V
Horn
brakes cylinders/lines/master
Cables speedo/e-brake
Front kingpins
Shocks
Correct wiring harness
Light switch
Side mirrors
Convertible top and side curtains
Carpet
Upholstry”
Seller only has the plow and claims it was used on a willys jeep.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/hvo/d/highland-mills-jeep-willys-meyers-plow/7120886546.html
“Great shape. Was stored in barn. All I have is plow that’s pictured.”
Runs and drives, but has oil pressure issues.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/sikeston-willys-cj2a-jeep/7118003683.html
“his is a 1948 cj2a that runs, drives, and stops. The tub was totally destroyed with rust; the previous owner cut all of the rusted material out and replaced it with heavy gauge steel. The entire floor was replaced, the fender wells were replaced, the toolbox lid was welded shut, and both sides are hand made with heavy steel. It has an m38 windshield on it, new fenders, new shocks, new springs, New gas tank, been sitting outside so looks rough, Have original front seats, four original rims(one non-original rim), tires not so good. willys hood and grill.
The brakes were gone through when the sheet metal work was done. The right front frame has been bent up and needs straightened. It has a later willys l134 engine, might be out of a dj3a. Lights work. Engine starts right up but does smoke. I don’t know if the rings are stuck or not. The oil pressure is great until it gets warmed up and driven awhile, and then reads low. The transmission and transfer case shifts as they should. Good radiator. I was told that the previous owner built this to use on a farm, so did not care if it was original. This would be good for trail or everyday use. Please ask about the title. Craigslist email only. If it is listed, it is still for sale. Don’t need help selling it.”
Has some mods. The steps have been altered.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1951-willys-jeep/7125302930.html
“1951 Willys Jeep
Exelent running condition
Rebuilt transmission
New carburetor
New tires
Complete brake job & master cylinder
New exhaust pipe and manifold”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/14/2020) It’s a project.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/d/dallas-1947-willys-jeep/7118017289.html
“1947 willys jeep has a rebuilt engine and transmission. It has a rollbar, a great heavy duty winch. Would be a great project . if you have any questions just ask.”
Seller plans to scrap this if he can’t give it away.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/d/valencia-willys-military-m38-early-cj/7129587645.html
“I really Hate to see these old “Very Rare Willys Military Items” go for scrap so,
if you could use this old M38 Willys Military Jeep Hardtop Just come and get it.
I am calling the scrap-man next Friday.”
This September 28th, 1941, article covered the ‘cold shoulder’ given to American Bantam by War Department.
A few items I found on my phone. I think all these photos were on Facebook?
Some thought when into the mods on this jeep:
This sedan jeep is odd even for custom hardtop jeeps.
UPDATE: This brochure appeared on Facebook a while back.
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Originally published October 2016: The American Chain & Cable Company’s Manley Division produced these Jeep Wrecking Cranes in the late 1940s. I can’t imagine there are too many of these around. This brochure is from a 1948 Industrial Equipment book.
