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It’s not perfectly stock, but appears in good shape from the pics.
“Rare 1946 Wiilys Jeep, CJ2A, with shift on the steering column. Runs good and is a great restoration project for someone who wants to own a piece of history. Front wheel lockout hubs. Tow bar for taking it out to the trails for a lot of fun. Check the pictures out to see what it looks like. More pictures available via email. The price is firm.”
http://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/1896793058.html
UPDATE: Was listed at $1200.
I can’t tell if these are $1200 each or $1200 for both. The VEC has the indents but I can’t tell for sure if it had a column shift or not.
“GOT 2 JEEP WILLYS BOTH PROJECT CARS ALL COMPLETE. BOTH HAVE STANDARD TRANSMISSIONS. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
(09/08/2009) Here’s an early ’46 with the driver-side cutouts. It appears in very good shape. Nice looking shop, too.
“1946 Willys Jeep, rebuilt motor, 12 Volt electrical system, Oversized brakes, custom paint job, warn locking hubs, good upholstry, very clean jeep.”
It’s missing the back half, but includes, among other items, the data plates and the column shift parts. SN#20499
“I have a 46′ Willys for parts or to restore, i was going to restore it and have more parts, please see pic’s. It has a low SN#20499 as it goes willys started the CJ2A line with SN#10000. I have no title but checked with DMV and as long as it has all 3 Tags as it does it can be licened. Or part it out a grill sells for $300.00 on e-bay, i dont have the time to part it out or restore it. jumped the Motor and had it running but will need to be rebilt. Extra parts: 5 Rims, 4 extra tires and wheels, 3 speed collum shift & steering box, extra hood marked willys, Gas tank, oil filter, 3 speed trany.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here is a very early VEC #10928.
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You are bidding on a very very early Willys civilian column shift CJ2A Jeep with serial # CJ2A 10928. They started with serial # 10,001 in 1945 on the civilian jeep so this jeep was the 928th civilian Willys off the production line after WWII. They only made 1824 civilian jeeps in 1945 and over 71,000 jeeps in 1946 so this is a very rare Willys.
It’s a column shift that has been converted to floor shift but still has the column shift transmission case and the column shift on the steering column.
All three serial number tags match, two on the body and one on the frame.
It has a working snow plow with hydraulic lift that runs off the motor (not electric). It runs, drives and the 4X4 works in high and low range, the drivers side floor has holes in it but the frame is solid, has a body panel over where the tail gate goes and has had side panels added covering the shovel & axe dents on the drivers side, but you can see them from the inside.
Comes with many new parts not installed as pictured like the parking brake handle & mechanism, 4 new rod ends, new bell crank rebuild kit, new center rear view mirror, new wood blocks for the hood, new tale pipe, one used wheel lock out, OE used column shift lever, and used OE cover that goes over the transmission hole. I was going to restore it but I don’t have time or the room. Has wider 15″ rims for the Michigan sand dunes. I’m hoping for a good home with someone who will restore it.”
I can’t tell how solid this is, but with a serial number of #12201 and matching numbers, this might be a good find for someone.
“1946 CJ2A, serial #12201. 2201st ever produced for civilian use. Built in January ’46, all original, body, frame, and engine numbers match. I even have the original dash plates! Ready for restoration! Breaks my heart to sell but times are hard and I need the cash. $1800. Serious replies only. 615-948-8656 ask for Dave.”
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/1823841578.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6850
(11/10/2009) This looks solid.
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Awesome little jeep for sale. All original except nice wheels and tires. Has a 3000 pound winch added on the front bumper as well. Origninal motor in it. Looks great, drives great, just a really cool jeep all the way around. Hate to sell it, but just don’t need it.”
UPDATE: SOLD.
Dave let me know that this VEC is for sale over at the CJ-2A Page. The seller hopes to sell the entire jeep, but if he can’t get it sold, he plans to part it out. This has a serial number of #14575, so it is a very early CJ and it would be a shame to see this parted out.
You can see the thread related to this at The CJ-2A Page.
If this has a column shift, it’s a good deal. If it doesn’t, it’s still a pretty good deal.
“1946 Jeep Willy in good condition, needs clutch. Is purple with bench seat in back. Clear Title and is a great buy.”
http://loz.craigslist.org/cto/1796801903.html
I love the old top.
“this is a very early 46 cj with column shift,pto and govenor . this is an all original california vehicle since day one. runs and drives great. email phone and i will call you.”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/1794969323.html
