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Blaine shared this 2A. Only the one pic provided.
https://eastoregon.craigslist.org/bar/d/pendleton-1947-jeep-willys/7798693877.html
“Ran fine until we did a little tinkering, now it won’t start.
Would like to trade for polaris ranger.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $16,000.
(06/18/2022) The pics suggest this is a good restoration. This has a rear PTO gearbox.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1623696148201363
“I have a 1948 CJ2A with rear PTO. It’s all restored to original. The restoration was done roughly 15 years ago but looks like it was done less than that. This was all done recently as it sat for so long: New fuel pump, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, condenser, oil lines, fuel pump to carb line, carb was completely rebuilt, new master cylinder, bell and crank for the steering. I’m sure I’m missing a few things. Have new wheel cylinders but haven’t installed them. Comes with tire chains, a bucket of carbs (3-4) a crate of other parts and a hard cab that needs to be finished. Runs and drives. $18,500. Open to trades”
UPDATE: Still Available?
(02/07/2023) Nice looking 2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1164653697488672
“1948 CJ2A CJ 2A Willy’s Jeep Great Condition Front Disc Brakes 12V Heat Runs Great I bought it at auction because I always wanted one and time to sell for something else.”
Looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1066434701806671
“1948 Willys Jeep cj2a, drivetrain has been rebuilt. 12,500 OBO”
Don’s got this nice looking 2A Lefty for sale. Email him at donbro @ sbcglobal.net (remove spaces from around the @) with any questions.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ 2A “Lefty”. 44,890 miles. Ground up/body off restoration (though engine is f-head) completed in 2003 at 42,380 miles*, has been garaged since.
Upgrades include: 12v electrical system; 11 inch (Ford) brakes; overdrive unit; 5 new Firestone NDCC tires; reupholstered front and rear seats; roll bar; electric wiper motor; seatbelts; overhauled F-head 134ci “Hurricane” engine. Has1947/1948 CA plates. Original cover bows and Kaiser Jeep universal service manual included.
*Restoration included: new radiator, front axle overhaul, all springs, all shocks, transmission bearings and blocker rings, drive shaft U joints, new gas tank, new gauges, carburetor, new clutch, all front end steering components, new drive train seals, steering box overhaul, new bearings and shims at steering knuckle, minor floorboard/tool box pinhole rust repair with fiberglass, paint job.”
Looks in great shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1054865316316042/
“1947 Willys cj2a Restored , everything works PTO Send PM for price”
Dan shared this nice looking CJ-2A with a Kelly 23 series hardtop. This HiBid auction ends with a soft close in 23 days. This does have some unusual looking hubs, which I imagine are just a cover over the original hubs?
https://hibid.com/lot/215131194/1948-willys—overland-cj—2a-universal-jeep?ref=lot-list
“1948 Willys – Overland CJ – 2A Universal Jeep Runs & Drives – Located in Minden, NE Technical specifications: Length – 130 1/8″ (3,3 m.) Width: 59″(149.8cm) Height: (overall): 69″(175 cm) Tire size: 6.00-16, Front 26, Rear 28 psi Electrical: 6 Volt Transmission: 3 speed T-90 Transfer Case: 2 speed Dana 18 Front Axle: Dana 25 Rear Axle: Dana 41 Wheel Base 80″ (203cm) Other: 2-Piece windshield, tailgate Engine: 4-134 L Head Motor Fuel Capacity: 10.5 gallon Extra equipment on this CJ-2A, tailgate, spare tire carrier, seven-slat grille, rear seat, center rear view mirror, front passenger seat, rear bumper that accommodates rear PTO, dual electric windshield wipers, dual taillights, hot-climate radiator, driveshaft guards, heater, side steps, radiator brush guard, 2 piece windshield and custom Kelly All-Steel Cab.”
Oh wow, this one shouldn’t last long!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/390382693926644
“1954 Willys CJ2A (civilian jeep) production number 10666, runs and drives, original “go devil” motor, this is the very first production run of the CJ models, bill of sale only, it’s not on DMV books.”
This appears to be solid, but the hood is tweaked and some gas may have stained the paint. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1638850656877763
Tom shared this one. It appears to be in excellent shape, but isn’t quite “100%” original. It also does not have a military tub as noted by the seller.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1228735358125666
“Willys Jeep. 100 percent original. Column shift. Full floating military rear end. Solid wheels. Military tub.”
Richard Darr shared this CJ-2A for sale. You can contact the seller at 541 671 9783.
“The Willys needs a new home.
1946 CJ2A. Full frame off restoration. All matching serial numbers. All colors and canvas exactly as it was sold in 46. Original frame, hood, fenders, and tub. Military tailgate added to facilitate spare tire carrier. Period accurate restoration. Vintage hubs added as well as an overdrive. Cruises hwy speeds without effort. Full cab includes big window curtains and doors. Many extras included.
$25k
This is a beautifully restored, rare model of fire jeep. There’s a little more information about this jeep here: https://cj3b.info/Fire/FireCJ2AConversions.html
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1649397055902639/
“This jeep is a product of a two year restoration. It is beautiful, I need to bleed brakes from sitting and needs to run some old gas out other than that it’s mint as you see in all the pics. Everything works on this beauty. Take it to the parades ,add it to your collection, or just drive your grandkids around when they’re. Most of all when ua take wife on hot date you can put out the flames lmao. I would love to cash out but will take ,hot rod, street rod, muscle cars , old trucks , C7 Vette. . Trade need to be worth a little more than cash price. Thanks for enjoying the pics”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/19/2023) I have called the seller of this CJ-2A a friend for over a decade. His 1948 CJ-2A Lefty includes numerous extras. Also included is a unique collection of literature, some of which I’ve never seen elsewhere. The seller was instrumental in provided a great deal of unique, early civilian documents.
This collection is in Europe, so for a European collector it is likely a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get all this at cost far below what it would take to ship (if you could find the equipment) from the US.
If you are interested, either leave a comment at the bottom or email me at [email protected].
Here is a list of items.
Willys Overland CJ2A ‘lefty’ (1948) with agricultural equipment:
• capstan winch
• ‘Koenig’ 100 winch with dual PTO shifter 48-50
• ‘Dearborn’ 19-52 rear boom pole crane
• complete rear PTO (shifter, shaft with boots, rear gearbox)
• rear PTO shield
• drum belt pulley with angle drive gearbox
• ‘Newgren’ 3 point hitch frame
• ‘Monroe’ 3 point hitch with original hydraulic pump, tank, shifter
• ‘Hy-Lo Monarch’ hydraulic pump (for use with winch or capstan)
• equipment toolbar
• ‘Monroe’ 3 point hitch brackets
• ‘Monroe’ lift arms
• ‘Novi’ governor
• ‘Monarch’ governor
• governor T handle & cable
• ‘Roper’ post hole digger
• ‘Stockland’ reversible hydro scoop
• ‘Fergusson’ dual plow
• front bumper weight
• ‘Koenig’ coil helper springs
• ‘Grade A’ rear mount mower (only survivor worldwide)
• ‘Dearborn’ buzz saw with belt
• body bed extension
• half cab canvas top with bows
• various original vintage hubs
• ‘Harrison’ cab heater
• Firestone NDT tyres 600 x 16
• side steps original diamonds
• T90A column shift gearbox
• T90A transmission cover
• jack, pump, fire extinguisher
• rear view mirror
Original complete collection of literature:
• equipment book (agricultural & industrial)
• special equipment book
• mechanics manual book
• service bulletins book
• various original photos
Price : USD 37,500.00 (location Europe)
(no equipment or document will be sold separately)
After more than 25 years of collecting rare agricultural Jeep parts, It is time for the entire collection to find a new home.
Photo of the equipment:
Original Photos:
Just a few of the ads from his collection (hundreds of documents):
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,900.
This looks in good shape.
“The Jeep CJ models are a series of open bodied off-road vehicles built and sold by several successive incarnations from 1945 to 1986. In fact, the 1945 model was the world’s first mass produced 4 wheel drive vehicle for civilian use. As a result the CJ stands for Civilian Jeep.
In 1946 it was equipped with the L34 134ci Flathead 4 cylinder which was nicknamed the “Go Devil” that is mated to a column shifted Borg Warner T90 3 speed manual transmission. This sweet Jeep is also equipped with 3 very rare options making it extremely desirable which are the front tow bar, the rear draw bar (hitch) and the rear bumper mounted Power Take-Off (PTO) which was designed to drive equipment mounted at the rear of the vehicle through a shaft drive assembly. It is also used to drive trailered equipment, operate belt driven machines and shaft driven winches.
UPDATE: Thanks to Gordon for pointing out this link that discusses another jeep that a buyer in France is trying to acquire after purchasing it. https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/need-help-to-pick-up-my-cj2a_topic53340.html, which is *think* is by the same seller.
Andy shared this very stock 2A for sale. I suspect this is another jeep that was a part of Andy’s collection.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/773540394952012
“Up for sale is a 1946 Willys CJ-2A farm Jeep. It sits in its all original condition. Never any metal patch work and or re paints. Does not currently run. Has PTO with lift and governor underneath the hood. All original gauges, seats, top bow brackets, paint, wheels and tires. Truly a special rare restoration project.”
Andy shared this nice looking Cj-2A fire truck. Looks like the front bumper was updated at some point?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/766307322365705
‘”This firetruck came from out west, it went tru an every nut and bolt restore. Everything on this jeep works and is included with the sale. It really belongs in a collection or in a fire department as a parade truck. It’s beautiful. It runs amazing and always starts. I will take muscle car, hot rod ,street rod etc trade but trades need to be worth 39/40k .”
This 2A includes a rear PTO and gearbox. The rear bed floor has been replaced.
https://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/d/marenisco-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7730544862.html
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A. $10,000 OBO. Frame of rebuild. Thousands in new parts. Has PTO. 97% complete restoration. Just needs a couple small items.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/07/2023) Runs and drives.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1472228720298220
“Make offer – mostly original 46 column shift. Runs,drives,stops. Matching numbers, solid wheels, new seats(original frames), shifts smooth. Comes with original key coil and other parts. Leaks little oil (rear main). Very original. I am 3rd owner. Little rust in the typical places. Reason for selling: running out of room in the garage, I have 2 other Willy’s I’m restoring. More pics on request. Please PM for any questions/offers.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $13,500
(12/14/2023) This appears in great shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/326164956867638
“ALL ORIGINAL, in great condition Exterior Color: Red Interior Color: Black/Red with Tan Canvas Seats Milage: Uknown Transmission: Original 3 Speed on the Floor + Reverse, with High Low Range for Highway or Offroad Crawling All Original: Body, Frame, 16” split rims, MND Tires and Seats. Seats recently recovered with Tan Canvas with Attached Canvas Storage Bag , original flat head 4 Cylinder engine with 6 Volt system. Starts and drives great in either High or Low Range. I have owned this Jeep for over 38 years”
This looks like a nicely restored VEC.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/933505475021821
“1946 CJ-2A VEC (Very Early Civilian). This Jeep is an early production of the CJ-2A with a column shift transmission. I am the 3rd owner and have documentation from the original family including pictures and the history. It was purchased by a family friend who had it restored. The Jeep includes many accessories including an extended bed and an original style half cab top. I am currently in the process of installing a new radiator, new transmission synchronizers and some steering components. If you want it before I get that work done, we can negotiate a lower price.”
This does need some work, but there’s lots to like.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/923420922818732
“1945-CJ2A for sale. Serial #10365. The 365th Jeep built after WW2. Drives and Runs. Solid candidate for restoration. Front Axel Tight. Good Springs. Front Hubs. NEEDS: Brake work, Complete air filter system and the fuel tank needs resealed. This jeep comes with extra parts and draw bar. Located in Yampa. NO SCAMMERS!!! Title in Hand. Posting for my father-in-law”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,500.
(06/15/2023) Brian is selling this nice looking CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1093615318469565
“1948 CJ-2A with CJ-3A windshield with clear title. L134 Flathead, 3 speed T-90 tranny and Dana 18 Transfer case, and Carter 636SA carb. Always garaged and driven in good weather. Starts and drives perfectly, with smooth shifting gears and working 4 wheel drive. Bestop top with doors. Converted to 12V. High torque mini starter with key start and electronic ignition. Good Cooper Discoverer tires, turn signals, seat belts, solid frame, original body, and floor panels with no rust or bondo. Sidesteps, tow bar and floor mats. Has shift lever for what I believe is part of the PTO under the lever. See photos for history since owned.”
This is a column shift that appears solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3729631054027465/
“1946 Willys Jeep restored about eight years ago runs good call with any questions,”
Glenn’s selling his farm jeep with a variety of attachments. You can contact him via email at glenns @ tdstelme.net (remove spaces from around the @) or through the CJ-2A Page (you’ll need to be a member). There are more pics on the CJ-2A page. Glenn also has a variety of parts for sale.
https://www.thecj2apage.com/FORUMS/farm-jeep-cj2a-1948_topic53397.html
“My personal Antique Tractor Show display. It’s very original one previous family owned, runs, drives, stops and has Willys Special Equipment, King – Sealy Governor, complete Rear PTO w/ Buzz Saw attachment. Not fancy, could use bodywork and a solid $15,000 value. I’m in hospice care and want this in other loving Willys hands. Family not interested. Let me hear from you with a CASH OFFER or a payment plan my family can work with. Like to get this done.”
This combo seems worth a look. the seller only posted the one pic.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/911373940522812
“48 CJ-2A great condition. 46 Bantam Draw. Willys is all original, still 6V.”
