Jeep questions

[TacticalDoc]

Looking at picking up an old jeep but don't know what they are worth and what to look for. I'm already doing the research but would like to ask for help here.

I'm looking at a 46 CJ2A, converted to look like a 44 MB. It has a new grill, new tires, fully rebuilt engine, and partially rebuilt transmission. The only major issues with it are that it needs a new master cylinder and clutch linkage. It comes with another 46 2a chassis. No title. Pictures below.

What is something like this going for?
What should I look for?
are parts hard to find for it?

This will be my first Jeep purchase.

http://www.thecj2apage.com/

 

[jeepsguy]

Hi,
Jeep parts are generally easy to get. Check with your state's DMV about the title. Some states make it very difficult to get a title for a vehicle that doesn't have one. You could end up with an expensive yard monument. If you have to work on it, you probably shouldn't pay over $1000. If the guy has gold fever, he may want much more.

 

[emmado22]

tough to price the "civy in military garb" jeeps. Parts are easy.

 

[TacticalDoc]

I did more research on the parts and they seem to be easy to find. The master cylinder is about 40 bucks and the other parts are less than 100. The work doesn't seem to bad if that's all it needs. So, you thing a jeep like that is only worth 1000 bucks. I thought these 1940s jeeps were much more expensive.

 

[sigo]

I don't know where these fellas are finding Jeeps that look like that for $1000. I'll take two at that price. Parts Jeep or not, if it's solid, rust free, and that close to running/driving/stopping, I'd guess the price to be closer to $3.5k - 4k. Thats also assuming the CJ to MB conversion isn't a ridiculous bubbafied hack job. From those photos it looks fairly well done.

 

[dmetalmiki]

From the pictures, that vehicle looks like it could be finished to easily be a show event truck. Agree the value at +3.5 k. If you get it for less, then you have won. Especially if, as the previous poster mentioned, it is not a rust bucket, starts runs and stops ok. Keep us informed with pictures if you manage to obtain it.

 

[TacticalDoc]

I don't know where these fellas are finding Jeeps that look like that for $1000. I'll take two at that price. Parts Jeep or not, if it's solid, rust free, and that close to running/driving/stopping, I'd guess the price to be closer to $3.5k - 4k. Thats also assuming the CJ to MB conversion isn't a ridiculous bubbafied hack job. From those photos it looks fairly well done.

the guy wants 7K for it

 

[sigo]

Too much in my opinion, but it ultimately depends on what you're willing to pay. Maybe he priced it at 7k to leave some room for negotiation. See if he'll take an offer. Unfortunately I find people don't understand negotiation much anymore, and they're firm on prices far too often.

Some folks may think I paid too much for my M38, but for several reasons it's the one I wanted so I'm good with it.

 

[jeepsguy]

For 7K, tell him to get a title for it. A lesson I have learned: It's better to buy a running/driving vehicle for a higher price than to buy a low price project and spend the money anyway on endless parts and time.

 

[TacticalDoc]

For 7K, tell him to get a title for it. A lesson I have learned: It's better to buy a running/driving vehicle for a higher price than to buy a low price project and spend the money anyway on endless parts and time.

go it ... the guy admitted its only worth 4k