UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/25/2017) Listed as a 1944, it looks more like a late ’46, early ’47.
“44 willys jeep needs total restoration about 90 % complete the motor and Trans are rebuilt have extra parts 2500 obo call with questions”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/25/2017) Listed as a 1944, it looks more like a late ’46, early ’47.
“44 willys jeep needs total restoration about 90 % complete the motor and Trans are rebuilt have extra parts 2500 obo call with questions”
Just a few updates tonight. We’d changed plans slightly when we left Klamath Falls on Monday. We were supposed to go to Renton, but Ann was suffering from some brain fluid issues again (pressure, head ache, nausea), so we hightailed it straight to Pasco. I guess this trip was just a little too long for her. Once we got her home and she could lay down, she felt a little better.
On Wednesday, she still wasn’t feeling great, so I brought Patterson up to Renton by myself. Yesterday, I had the time to do some work. Unfortunately, I discovered something a little disheartening. More on that later ….
I began the morning with a simple task: remove the column shifter handle and replace it with Rusty’s. The lever at the top is Rusty’s (it should be chrome rather than black, but that will have to wait). On the bottom is Patterson’s broken one. Patterson’s may be repairable, but it will take some time.
For comparison, here’s a CJ-2A shifter (this site shows how to assemble a CJ-2A column shift mechanism). It’s got a little more primitive looking end:
One of the first things I had to figure out was how to mount the anti-rattle spring.

This spring is slightly different from the spring used on CJ-2A column shifters.
For comparison, here is a CJ-2A spring drawing:
If you are near Columbus, Indiana, this weekend, make sure to drop by the Midwest Willys Reunion. There’s a lot happening, including Alaska Or Rust tables with parts for sale, a raffle and at least one carb demonstration by Mr. Old Jeep Carbs himself, Richard Pacholski.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This was listed a couple months ago. Now back on eBay. I’d get it, but outside my budget at a starting price of $80. At that price, I can build my own in Photoshop and print it.
This married couple has quite the age difference: 61 years to be exact! The 2A is a column shift.
“This is an original press photo. Mrs. Mattie Lyons Large Sprouse, 79 and her 18 year old husband are ready for their 100 mile jeep trip to a Huntington amusement park tomorrow. It will be the first trip out of Lawrence county for Mrs. Sprouse, a widow for 17 years before her recent marriage.Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated –1946.”
Seller listed as a 1955 CJ-2A. So, not sure what it is.
“Selling my jeep , it is a awesome vehicle, v-6 , 4 speed, overdrive , power steering ,VDO gauges, dual tanks, NO rust boxed and channeled, new BFG 33/10.5 /15
All terrains, Detroit lockers, warn hub conversion , all interior is perfect! If there is somewhere this thing wont go , you dont need to be there”
Sounds like the seller has done quite a bit of work to it.
“1952 Willys 4 X 4 wagon, daily driver. Clean title. Colorado registration. Good patina.
Scout II Dana 44 axles front and rear professionally rebuilt with new bearings and seals. 3.54 ratio.
Lock-o-Matic automatic front hubs, owner rebuilt.
Chevy 327 Corvette/truck engine with Power Pack heads, professionally rebuilt.
Turbo 400 transmission, professionally rebuilt, new B&M shifter, converter and cooler lines.
Dana 18 transfer case, new seals with professionally rebuilt Warn Overdrive, new Drive shaft U-joints.
New items on engine: Milodon water pump and matching thermostat, Alternator, Holley 4 barrel carb, electronic ignition, fuel pump, ram’s horn manifolds. Completely new dual exhaust system, good sound
New 3 core radiator with matching shroud and dual 10″ thermostatically controlled electric fans
Brake system with 100% new parts and lines, power disks in front, heavy duty drum system in rear, new rotors, calipers, booster, master and slave cylinders. New shocks. Power steering from Scout II, with new pump and new hoses
All wiring replaced with new harness and fuse block, Full set of Steward Warner gauges, CB radio
Leather seats front and back, no rips, new shoulder belts in front, new interior side panels
5 new 31 X 10.5 Big O Big Foot All Terrain tires
New wiper arms, wiper motor, windshield washer
Custom made stainless steel gas tank. New fuel lines, Custom front winch bumper. Can include 8,500 pound winch for $300 extra.”
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $4700
(04/19/2017) Runs, is a bit rough.

“This truck is originally from Nebraska. It has a 3-speed transmission with the hurricane 6 cylinder that smokes pretty bad when it warms up. It runs good and seems to stay cool.I have run it for 20 plus mins at a time. It has a electric fuel pump. It was a farm truck most of it’s life. It has plenty of dents and dings. The paint job is very amateur. It looks like it was applied with a roller and paintbrush and a Wagner power sprayer. It has Bondo that is unfinished. More in some places then needed and less in other places were needed. Not to bad from ten feet. The Bed Floor was replaced with a sheet of metal. The tires are dry rotted. It also has a hard ball size Bondo spots in each cab corner. And had one patch put in the driver’s floor.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5600.
The body will need some work. The Koenig hardtop looks great.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A, first year of civilian model of vehicle that helped win World War II and then brought 4-wheel-drive to post-war rural America. Equipped with 4-cylinder “Go Devil” engine and three-speed on the floor. Comes with custom Koenig steel top, including doors (not shown), roll bar, tow bar and very old-school winch. Updated or repaired: brakes, windshield glass, carb, fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, driver’s seat, starter, shocks, alignment, hoses and belts. Fuel tank and system flushed and cleaned. Cooling system flushed and cleaned. Includes $250 bedliner kit to spray interior of tub. Daily runner that starts right up and has been fun on the ranch, but I need to buy a tractor, so Willys needs to go. $5,600 cash”
There are some “pristine” elements to this, but it lacks some original parts.
“VIN: 62093123105
Mileage: 13,870
Exterior Color: Green
Title: Clear
Fuel: Gasoline
Stock Number: 13223
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrain: 4 Wheel Drive
Interior Color: Black
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