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Bob just forwarded this link. Here’s a column shift, dual PTO, CJ-2A with a post hole digger and a bed extender. It look slike there is a little rust, but doesn’t look too bad. This may have some early Cutlas hubs, too (I can’t quite tell).
“this is a good running CJ2A willys. the original Jeep
starts every time
3 speed on the column
tires are like new.
back seat along with the extras are in storage. i can get pictures of those soon.
has some rust but a good starter project. hood, tailgate and windshield frame are all fairly clean.
also comes with a post hole digger and bed extender
the accessories are PTO driven and the PTO works
the winch is also run from the PTO
33O-685-O996
or can be seen at:
Johnson Motors,Inc.
3034 LIncolnway E.
Massillon, OH 44646”
“This is a super early 1945 cj2A first year of the civilian jeeps. This is serial # 10207 or the 207th civilian jeep ever made. There are only a few known with an earlier number. Vehicle is numbers matching engine, frame and data tags. Was switched to a cain shifter but I have the correct side shifter transmission and column shift steering column. I bought it a few years ago drove it off the transport and have stored it since. I am not able to find the time to restore this as it should be.
The good:
It is solid. Numbers correct and very early. Only the first couple of hundred had no data tag on the firewall and an extra tab on the rear soft top bow storage bracket. The engine was gone through right before I bought it and it does not need to be rebuild it is in good condition. I have turned it over every few months the past couple years but have not started it. It ran perfect when taken off the trailer.
The bad:
The only rust I can see is in the driver side step. It clearly needs to be restored but nearly everything is there and correct. The only things I know it to need are the horn, and solid wheels. I may have the seat. Has no brakes they would need parts.
I do have extra parts that are not included in the price but I can help source anything if you need the help.
Vehicle is sold as is. It is a fair price for a very early project. It is a really nice start since so much is there and correct and the body is solid. Rust and needing rare parts cost a lot of money!
Put back on the original wheels, and this would look pretty stock.
“A true barn find! I got this off the original owners granddaughter. Was always stored indoors. It runs and drives great. Have the original wheels too. All new paint, weather stripping, gauges, 12V electrical, tires and wheels new, 134 motor. Everyone loves this from kids to the old guys. A real classic. $8,000.00 OBO May trade for 2000 or newer HD Fatboy”
There’s still value here, despite the lunatic who modified the back.
“One of the very first of the civilian Jeeps produced after the end of World War II. The column shift was Willys attempt to break away from the military era and appeal as a everyday driver. This does run and everything mechanically functions. All stock with original running gear. L-head 134 engine, t-90 trans, and model 18 transfer case. This was however the victim of a lunatic that started to fix a little rust in the tub and ended up cutting the rear of the tub up. I have another tub to go with it. Front sheet metal is in good condition and the 2A flip-out windshield frame is in very good shape. This is a great project that is worth restoring.”
UPDATE: This popped up for sale last night for only $800! I knew it would go quickly, so I notified an Idaho reader about it late last night. He called this morning (first person to call) and had a deal worked out to pick it up tomorrow. The reader called at lunch to ask an additional question, only to learn the seller sold it out from underneath him to someone else. I hope the buyer knows what they got.
The serial number (verified by a photo that I didn’t download) was #10300.
“This is a very early 1945 Willys CJ2A Jeep. The VIN is 10300 which makes it number 300!! Transmission is froze-up. Would be a great project.”
(08/29/2012) This has the column shift, but it has bad floors.
“1946 cj2-a rare column shift ( 3 on the tree) complete jeep and clear title. almost new soft top and soft doors as well as all of the hardware. has been in storage since 1986. the only thing missing is the seats. the rear floor is rotted and a spot at the driver and passenger foot area’s as well. the rest is solid. frame is solid. no patches. included is a 1957 cj3b parts and clear title as well. for the 57 i have (complete) engine and transmission, four springs, both axles,front half of tub with vin tags,hood (perfect), windshield and frame(perfect), grill &radiator (perfect), nos rear quarters, side steps,etc. the 1957 cj3b is basically just missing the frame, wiring and floor.”
This has full floating hubs in the rear, so this could be part military or part early VEC CJ-2A. However, there are a few other details that suggest this just might be a collection of various parts.
“Drives and Runs well and in good condition. Recent upgrades to brake system and rear and front internal gears etc. call for appointment if serious about collecting this gem. Needs minor electrical and a paint upgrade. Have clear title”
(01/16/2012) This has three data plates and is a column shift.
“1946 Willys-Overland CJ2A, 4 cyl, 3 on the tree transmission, original condition vehicle, runs and drives great, very clean, new water pump, new exhaust manifold (not installed yet). $6500 obo, Serious Inquirys Only! ”
