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Bill shared this post about a rough CJ-3B that was rebuilt into a CJ-2A-looking jeep. The result looks good, but it is also a good reminder that what appears to be a particular model may not be so thanks to the interchangeability of parts.
PHOTO CREDIT: Dutch and Curbside Classic
This R.B. Macbride Ashtray sold on eBay for just over $20. R.B. Macbride was a long time vehicle dealer in Modesto, California, that didn’t get a jeep dealer agreement until early 1957. Here are photos of the ashtray.
This January 17th, 1957, article in the Modesto Bee shares the news about Macbride’s Willys Jeep dealership:
Later that same year, on July 17th, the Modesto Bee ran an ad for Macbride touting the new FC-170:
Seems worth a look for the right person. The green one is a VEC with a column shift and tags.
https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/pittsfield-jeep-willis-parts/7472884279.html
“Selling all my jeep Willis parts. Not parting take it all at once. Asking 2000 for all of it.”
This highly modified CJ-2A is being auctioned at Clasiq.com: https://www.clasiq.com/auction/1946-willys-cj-2a/
https://scottsbluff.craigslist.org/ctd/d/sidney-1946-willys-cj-2a/7474065103.html
“Not much of her past is known, but our Owner is a collector of all things rolling and he had a goal when building this CJ. Give her a punch of power, address the challenges and bring a beauty to the show. Brand new steel tub and frontend assembly were required. Paint scheme was selected, and the rebuild began. Finished, she’s show ready and just stunning. Located in Sindey, Nebraska, she has a clear and clean title in our Owner’s name.
Purchased in 2012 locally, she was believed to be a long term resident of the Mid-West. Time took its toll, so a spanking new all-steel body was acquired and painted a stunning green with white flame accents. And when you paint a Jeep, you pretty much paint everything. Never used off-road, her 10 yr old finish is bright and beautiful.
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The hat channels will need some work at some point.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/d/rego-park-jeep/7472521066.html
“NUMBER MATCHING 1947 CJ2A. MOTOR REBUILT FEW YEARS AGO RUNS PERFECT. TIRES AN TUBES NEW. ALL LIGHTS AN GAUGES WORK. CLUTCH STRONG .4+4 WORKS GREAT. FRONT LOCKING HUBS. EARLY CJ HAS MILTARY FRONT AXLE. RARE FACTOR PART FROM BIG WAR. HAS WORK REAR PTO WORKS GREAT. WILL NEED TO INSPECT BRAKES , FLOOR WILL NEED NEW FRAME BRACELETS .BEST WOULD TO REPLACE FLOOR .
NOT TO HARD, OR HOME MADE FIX. PARKING BRAKE WORKS GREAT. SAND BLASTED FRONT NOSE AN FENDERS AN HOOD ,RIMS WHEN OEM WIRING WAS INSTALLED. RUNNING ON 12 VOLT. HAVE OEM STARTER REGULATOR. HISTORY BOUGHT ON LONG ISLAND. WORKED ON HORSE FARM ,SOLD TO A FOREST RANGER, OEM COLOR RED WINE,THEN FOREST GREEN,NOW BATTLE SHIP GRAY. WHAT A GREAT PIECE OF MACHINE. HISTORICAL, TIME FOR NEW FAMILY TO ENJOY, FOR HUNTING OR FARMING ,HAVE A HENRY SPEN TRAIL FOR WILLYS ON OTHER LISTING.”
Engine is out and needing work, but there seems to be value in this project.
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/connersville-1945-willys-military-jeep/7467642567.html
“1945 Willys needs total restoration, 4 cyl motor needs rebuilt, 16″ wheels, 3 speed transmission, O.D paint. DOES NOT RUN, motor is pulled and on a skid. asking $3,800……WOULD ALSO PART OUT”
This has a Porter & Reed hardtop. It’s supposed to run.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/westport-1946-cj2-willys/7469448127.html
“Great solid frame in original running condition 6 v o l t do not bother me with low-ball offers please call”
Includes the trailer.
https://anchorage.craigslist.org/cto/d/anchorage-1947-cj2a-willys-jeep/7474119655.html
“1947 cj2a jeep, sn 135-347, with 52000 miles. Comes with its own trailer and spare tire.”
No pics provided.
https://auburn.craigslist.org/atq/d/camp-hill-1948-cj-willys-jeep/7473457058.html
“Original CJ Willys Jeep. Runs great. All new tires and battery.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Bill spotted this project Mighty Mite for sale. The starting bid is $3000.
“Up for auction is a AMC M422 A1 Mighty Mite
The original data plate is missing but the frame number is 3232, the body number is 3521, the hood number is 310001 and there are faint unit markings on each side and on the tailgate that consist of the letter V with the numbers 600 above the V and HQ to the bottom right of the V.
The Aluminum body is in good shape without any major damage. There is some cracking around the master cylinder access hole, a shallow dent in the top of the hood and small dent in the passenger side front corner of the fender. Please refer to the pictures for overall condition.
The steel body to windshield cowl is very thin and will need to be replaced. It would make an excellent template to fabricate an new one. The steel windshield frame is in pretty rough shape. I have seen worse saved though.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
Listed as a either a 1943 or 1946, this looks most like a 1946 CJ-2A.
“1943 or 1946 Jeep Willys for sale. (probably 1943)”
There might be some value here if you need truck parts.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/bar/d/middlebury-willys-trucks/7475206522.html
“I have 3 willys trucks for sale. They are parts trucks. 2 have a 4 cylinder engine. 1 is a 6 cylinder super hurricane. They all have complete power trained. Lots if good parts. I’m looking for $600 each or $1800 for all 3.”
