David EilersApril 11, 2015

1946 CJ-2A Edina, MN $11,900

Looks good.

"Older 3yr. restoration. This includes new steel body, powder coated frame, every component new or rebuilt. This includes engine, transmission, transfer case, entire braking system, starter, voltage regulator, shocks, gages, tires, axel seals, seats, tow bar, you name it and it has be rebuilt or replaced. Over 3yrs. of labor + over $15K in receipts. You won't be disappointed!"

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/4972534498.html

9 Comments

mikeApril 11, 2015 at 1:02 PM
A really beautiful paint job on this Willys, high gloss clear coat wet sanded and buffed out. But in my critical opinion, (OH NO HERE IT COMES) too shiny for a Jeep.
Minnesota ChrisApril 11, 2015 at 2:50 PM
I agree, willys didn't come from the factory with shiny clear coat paint. I like seeing the spot welds and slight imperfections you usually get. Nice jeep but over done and it's all new body parts too
mikeApril 11, 2015 at 4:41 PM
Yup, Spot welds and slight imperfections add "Character". When I"m doing body work on my Jeeps, I actually try to recreate The Factory imperfections. To me, this is truly restoration. New body tubs just look too good to be true.
deilersApril 11, 2015 at 6:06 PM
I just want to add that while it isn't a perfect factory restoration, it is a well done build that I think is worth the price (assuming it runs and drives as good as it looks). As far as I know I don't know the seller, but can believe the seller is losing money on the sale.
mikeApril 11, 2015 at 7:56 PM
Sure Dave, it is well done, but let me ask this Question once again; Why spend all that money, just to loose all that money. Doesn't make "CENTS". Too many guys enter this market thinking they're going to make big bucks. Defies logic. I rest my case.
Minnesota ChrisApril 11, 2015 at 8:05 PM
I agree Mike. This jeep would work really well as a parade jeep or a "civilian reenactment" or someone that wants a really nice show jeep. Hard to appeal to the hardcore original jeep market with all new body and not original tins. It does look good but at a price
mikeApril 11, 2015 at 8:30 PM
Minnesota Chris, GREAT MINDS think alike; glad I'm not the only one. AS they say; "YOU'RE RIGHT ON THE MONEY".
deilersApril 12, 2015 at 12:03 AM
I don't disagree with any of your points (rather I appreciate them!). And I'm not advocating someone not negotiate on the price. And, someone shouldn't buy this as an investment. But, most people couldn't build this jeep for this price. I've also seen other builds of similar quality sell in this ballpark. That's just my 2 cents (not that pennies are worth all that much anymore). :-)
Idaho ToddApril 12, 2015 at 10:08 AM
Yup. Ditto. And I swear that's a 1971 cj5 renegade 1 roll bar in there. It's shiny too.