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It’s rough.
“For Sale: Antique Vintage 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A for Parts – Tires Hood Engine Tranny
This 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A has a lot of good parts. The body is not in good condition, but it has good tires and rims, hood, transmission, engine (but has not been run for many years)..”
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/for/6131060038.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1760.
It’s missing some items that would help identify it as a 1945 (tool indents, column shift, and correct windshield to name a few).
https://killeen.craigslist.org/cto/6107636272.html
“For Sale: 1945 CJ2A VEC; (“very early civilian” low sequence numbered chassis). Clear Texas Blue Title. Title matches the VIN tab on the firewall, which is also OEM, very clean, and legible.
No L134 flathead motor installed, L-head motor goes with the jeep, it is a complete motor, but it will need rebuild. Intake, exhaust, carb and alternator are still in the engine bay; all the components in the jeep go with the jeep.
T-90 Transmission has pristine internals, looks rebuilt, all four gears are pristine. T-3 transfer case and all linkage and brakes are complete and look very clean on the inside. Chassis is rolling on OEM 16 inch rims. Continue reading
Yesterday I assembled Rusty’s column shifter. In my head, I took all kinds of photos. One in particular I took (again in my mind) showed the layout of all the parts prior to assembly. Alas, somehow that photo never made it onto my phone!
The DJ-3A shifter is slightly different from a VEC CJ-2A shifter. I can’t say how much it differs from a Jeepster or wagon column shifter. But, i can say that following these VEC CJ-2A instructions were very helpful.
After laying out the parts (and not taking a photo) I began the assembly process by learning how to install the horn wiring. After looking up how to do it on a 3B (thanks CJ-3B Page!), it turned out to be quite easy.
Step 1) Thread some of my grandfather’s wire through steering shaft.
Step 2) Attach the wire to the horn wire end. In this case, I ran it through wire connector and then bent it so that the wire would not pull back out of the connector. 
Step 3) Pull the wiring carefully through the end of the shaft. 
With the wire installed, next on the list was assembling the shifter. The first step involved installing a washer, a spring, and a second washer onto the column shift tube Next, the interior shift lever must be screwed onto the shift housing. Then, slide the shift housing onto the column shift tube, pushing it far enough up so that a special metal pin can be inserted. Once that is done, you have to weld the end of the tube to the pin to secure it.
Another item I tackled yesterday was Patterson’s windshield, specifically the twisters and a rear view mirror.
It wasn’t until yesterday that I realized Patterson didn’t have a rear view mirror. Fortunately, I had the mount from Rusty and a nearly correct mirror thanks to Chris McKay. This is before I added the mirror:
And after the mirror. 
Next I addressed a couple of broken twisters. These are one of the unique features of a DJ-3A Convertible. The windshield is nearly like a CJ-3B, accept for the way the convertible top is supposed to attach to the windshield. Instead of a sliding mechanism, it uses those twisters. Two of Patterson’s twisters were broken. I had a few that I removed from Rusty (most of Rusty’s were broken), so I installed two of those onto Patterson. 
The windshield is now complete and ready for a convertible top.
Neat photo that includes names and places of origin.
“1942 Press Photo Lieut. Wesley T. Ballard & Lieut. John Kamer pile into Jeep. This is an original press photo. Piling into and upon an Army Jeep, crack American pilots head for a flight dispersal point in England. On hood (left to right): Lieut. Wesley T. Ballard, of Victoria, Texas; Lieut. John L. Kamer of Marion, Ohio; Lieut. Edwin Dalrymple of San Antonio, Texas, and Lieut. Monroe Smith of Jackson, MIss. The driver is Capt. Frank Hill of Hillsdale, N.J., Lieut. Gillas Johnson, of Willow, Okla., has his feet draped over Rear Jeep wheel. (In Rear left): Lieut. Charles Van Reed of Reading, Penn. and Lieut. D. Smith of Waterloo, Ind. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 10-02-1942.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6800.
(02/02/2017) This looks good. Has a Meyer hardtop.
“Body is in good shape.Runs strong”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Could be a good price.
“1948 Jeep CJ2A. Flathead 4 rebuilt by Horn Auto in 08. Garage kept.”
Looks in good shape. Has mods.
“1950 Willys Jeepster: Willys body& frame, Chevy front end, Vega rear end, 307 V8, 350 turbo auto tran, all 1970 era parts. I have some info on history. Will look at trades (jeep wranglers )”
https://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/6138787269.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(04/26/2017) Looks solid. Needs some brake work.
“I have a 1947 CJ2A for sale. Got it in pieces. Its assembled now. Runs and drives. 4 wheel. High amd low range would excellently. Has a crank winch on the front. Selling so i can start another project.
It runs a bit warm. Havent determined the cause and it needs the master cylinder worked on or replaced. Only has engine wiring. Head and tail lights are not wired up but easy”
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/3681864?ad_cid=20
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $4000.
Needs new clutch installed. Could be worth a look.
“1949 Willys Overland Wagon. It was my daily driver for a year then the clutch went out. Motor runs but needs the new clutch installed and I have it on the shelf. All shocks and springs are replaced, new fuel tank, new brakes. Asking $4000 but I am open to offers. Cash deals no trades.”
