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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5250. Is the seller indicating this has a lien on it?
(04/15/2022) Listed as a 1949, this CJ-2A has a 1948 Lefty body.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/d/sacramento-willy-cj-a-1949/7466055530.html
“JEEP WILLY CJ-2 4X4 4 CIL. SOFT TOP DRIVES AND RUN 12 VOLTS LIEN
SALE PAPER WORK FAN TO DRIVE”
UPDATE: Still Available? It’s the first time I’ve seen the ad.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/337891248248068
“Moving and will take any good offer! Selling for my mother in law. Come take a look today”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/08/2022) This hasn’t run in a while. It does have a PTO + winch.
https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/d/eugene-1946-willys-cj2a-jeep/7484039760.html
“Mostly complete, ran when parked 20 years ago, turns over with a wrench. PTO, Original wheels, lots of extra parts”
I pulled out Patterson yesterday to being making a few minor repairs. You might remember (though I’d rather forget) that the driver’s side rear got a little crunched when Patterson bumped up against the UHaul trailer last fall (Ugh).
On Saturday, I pulled off the surrounding equipment, then using clamps and counter-force (slow and steady), pulled everything back together. It came together surprisingly well. Next steps are to replace the rear lights, replace the generator, and reduce the friction between the brake and clutch pedal (push one down, the other drops a little).
Once the work is done, I will put it up for sale. Do we want to sell it? Not really, but we are working on getting another vintage jeep to replace Patterson, something far cooler. Once everything is settled, I will announce it.
Glenn shared this ad. Looks like something someone can use.
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/orrington-1942-mg-willys-war-jeep/7486422569.html
“1942 willys needs a tub motor and running gear has been done starts right up and runs nice also have another set of running gear from a 1942 Willys motor Trans transfer case and both front and rear ends that will go with it good project for someone that is interested in the old jeep have more stuff that goes with it”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000
Glenn shared this militarize CJ-2A. This would fool most people into thinking it was a WW2 jeep.
“1946 Willy’s MB-2A. Basically what we have here is a 1946 CJ2A that was completely modified to a Willy’s MB. The motor, transmission and chassis is CJ, the body and all accessories are MB. This was a 2018 frame up restoration, frame is solid, body and accessories are new. Runs and drives, everything works with the exception of speedometer and fuel gauge, however I have those new and ready to be installed. For a complete list of everything I did and for more photos, please email me or call, there’s simply too much to list. While I can be a *little* flexible, I know how much these are worth, I know how much money I have into it and I know how many of these are floating around out there so keep that in mind when you are looking at my price, no trades please, all accessories included, machine gun as well (it is not a real machine gun) thanks.”
Bill spotted this article from motor1 that included a video of vintage jeeps tackling Moab slick rock from this year’s Willys Overland Rally 2022.
https://www.motor1.com/news/586094/willys-jeeps-off-roading-in-moab-video/
I found this brochure on eBay. It’s the first time I’ve seen this version. The form number is 4-66, which I believe means it was published in April of 1966.
Under the things-I-didn’t-know, Ann tells me that folded material into shapes is 1) a thing and 2) is called a “cake”. To wit, she spotted this jeep made from folding diapers and material together (no glue). This is certainly more clever than if I tried to make a jeep using diapers and material.
From the Facebook Post: “A Jeep diaper cake for a new Mom!! She loved it and doesn’t want to take it apart!! LOL!! 10 washcloths, 6 blankets, 2 bottles, 1 pair of socks, 1 medicine dropper, and 55 diapers. I never use glue!”
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1000582063996149&set=pcb.1224982958173993
Could be worth a look. It has a rear winch of some type.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/568866024668400
“1946 CJ2A (Project) Willy’s Jeep. All original with extra parts. I also have a convertible windshield for it and an extra front bar. Will be cleaning it up more and more and updating photos. One owner, passed down from my grandfather, have all original info. Needs a tune up, and some fresh tires but as of right now hasn’t been ran in a decade or so. Will run and drive with a little love. Located in Banks, Oregon.”
This looks solid, though has updates. It’s likely got a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3150616158492322
“Beautiful 1955 Jeep Willys frame off restoration, only 753 miles since it was restored. Has a Buick V6, 3 speed manual,everything is new. Warn winch. This is a show vehicle. Price is firm. Might consider trade offers, no junk please. Serious inquiries only!”
Could be worth a look. Body looks straight.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/532832671565722
“All original. Super Hurricane motor. 3 speed transmission. Runs and drives. There is some rust on driver rocker but overall in decent shape for its age”
