Search: cj-2l

This looks to be one of the CJ-2As lengthened out of the Spokane area. This was listed a few days ago on Craigslist (I think for $1800, but I can't remember exactly). It lacked an engine.

"I have this very rare Willys CJ6 from 1946
Its a project car and the last guy lost interest.
What you see is what you get, engine missing!"

Blaine discovered this possible CJ-2L that was auctioned off last weekend. The auction occurred just north of where I live, but, unfortunately, we didn't learn about he auction until today.

I called one of the men responsible for the auction. He had some images of the jeep saved to his phone, so he forwarded them to me. He couldn't remember who bought the jeep. These are the first photos I've seen of the underside of an extended CJ-2A. In this case, the extension was done poorly and looks more like a backyard extension than that of a dealer.

This looks like one of the lengthen CJ-2As out of the Spokane area.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/pts/d/wabasha-jeep-willys-cj-3b/7245757511.html

"Classic Jeep Willys model CJ-3B for parts or a project vehicle. Not sure on the exact year, if you have a trailer come and pick it up.
Don't know how long it has been at the field edge, doesn't run."

More evidence that suggests the rumor of a Spokane Jeep dealer extending CJ-2As into "CJ-2Ls" was true. Thanks to Jay for spotting it. The hardtop has a Cab Enclosure data plate, suggesting that this top is a modified (hacked) version of that top.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeep-project-car/6515321431.html

"1948 Willys CJ-2A Jeep complete. This jeep is perfect for a full restoration project. Engine turns over freely, but does not start. Needs brakes. It has a hard top taken from a 1/4 ton truck welded to the body. Surface rust and some sheet metal rust out (see photos).

Started restoration, but stopped due to injury and now moving. Have all the parts removed plus new 50 Amp 12 volt alternator."

Andy shared this lengthened CJ-2A. It looks about the same length as the CJ-2Ls. It's just rare to see one this far east.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/890064358941381/

"Up for sale is my 1948, CJ2L (cj2a just longer). This was in the same family since the 50s, was on a private ranch. It has 14 inch wheels, and a stretch from the dealership. I purchased this as a back up plan for a couple trips this coming year incase my other jeep didnt get finished. It looks like I'll finish my other Willys in time so it's up for sale. I have a clean and clear title, it runs and drives great has a brand new Joe Jennings rebuilt carb on it, needs some brake work (personally I would do the disk brake conversion- about $450)"

UPDATE: Some additional pics added.

This chassis appears to have front frame horns and may have a CJ-2A transmission crossmember side-frame-mount setup. Given it's been lengthened and located in the Spokane area, I'd bet this is a lengthened CJ-2A chassis (or CJ-2L as we've come to call them).

https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/loon-lake-55-willy-jeep-chassi-and-cab/7531235552.html

"WILLY JEEP ... have questions we dont mind answering 240 four, four 0 21 nine7 any time or 509 two 51 eight3 1seven"

UPDATE: New Ad.

(06/19/2023) Here's a rare lengthened CJ-2A that's been repainted since we last saw it. The new paint does make it look better.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/117429165419787/permalink/1614688222360533

"I’m looking to sell my 1947 stretched CJ2A this was stretched by a dealership back in the day. I bought this off a ranch in Michigan where it’s been since new. This Jeeps runs and drives I just replaced the brakes on this Jeep. Looking to get 7000 located in vermilion Ohio"

Previous photos:

UPDATE: *SOLD**. The jeep as a whole was sold back in 2014.

(12/28/2017) The hardtop looks to be an early Willys-Overland Worman-manufactured hardtop .. a very hard to find item.

"Cab with doors as seen in pics. Does NOT include tub. Best CASH offer.!"

Older pics from a previous post that show CJ-2L for archive purposes:

More pics of the tub ...

This is one of the nicest looking 2L's that I've seen. Given it's proximity to Spokane, it's highly likely it's a 2L out of that area.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/299334435845754/

"1947 Willys Jeep converted to pick-up. Archive photos. Original engine swapped out for older Ford Ranger engine, charging system converted from 6 volt to 12 volt. Starts, runs, needs some brake work. Original engine included in price. Barn stored in winter. Looking for younger, more mechanically inclined owner!"

This 1961 photo of a lengthened CJ-2A pest control jeep with a sprayer unit can be found in the Wyoming Digital Archives. Given CJ-2L's, those extended CJ-2As that appear to have been modified in Spokane and sometimes re-stamped as CJ-2L, were sold out of both Spokane and Montana (see ad examples at the bottom), it is highly probable this could have found its way from either location.

This particular jeep likely has a Porter-Reed aluminum half-cab.

View the photo in the Wyoming Digital Archives

View this example at the Wyoming Digital Archives

CJ-2L long-wheel-base and CJ-2A extended ads:

This January 1953 ad seems the clearest in terms of a long-wheel-base CJ-2A. Other dealers in the Spokane and Missoula areas carried "lengthened", "extended" or "long-wheel-base" CJ-2As as well. I believe the 'extended' jeeps were likely ones with extended rears, though whether that meant a permanent extension or a bolt on extension is not clear to me.

Fields Motor Company was in Dishman, Washington, which has since been absorbed by suburban Spokane.

Here's an example from 1949. Sandifur Motors was profiled earlier this year:

Here's an example of one ad from 1951. Burhart was a dealer out of Spokane, Washington.