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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Here’s a shoutout to Barney for the Kaiser Willys Newspaper seen at top.
I’VE NEVER HEARD OF BARNEYS JEEPS ? — ARE THE PRICES CHEAPER THAN WILLYS AMERICA ? — I WONT PAY 4 BILLION DOLLARS FOR A F-161 FULL ENGINE GASKET KIT …
My experience with Barney has been great. I’ve purchased several things, such as a new cylinder head for an M-38, and some original tail lights for a CJ-5. Very good prices and experience.
Barney is great and sells quality parts. I got my cowl gasket from him and it was very high quality.
I got a NOS fuel pump for my 1964 Gladiator from Barney for a VERY reasonable price. Also had the pleasure of talking to him at length on the phone at the same time. Great guy.
Great to hear Kevin!
Barney has been a geat resource for a newbie. I am restoring a 1973CJ5 and have had a terriffic amount of help and the needed parts for a resonable price.
I’m looking for a Set of Hood hinges for a 1953-59 Willy’s M38A1 or M38. Single or two piece.
Anyone have a complete set or know where to have fabricated.
Hi Floyd, do you mean hinges or hood latches? The M-38 would have had a single hinge in the middle of the hood.
I’d call Barney at the above number and see if he has a set. If he doesn’t, try Peter DeBella http://www.debellajeepparts.com/ or George Baxter at https://www.armyjeepparts.com.
– Dave
Howdy Barney
Thanks for the part for my 1974 cj5, they work great
I picked up the heater control cables for my 73CJ from Barney.
Perfect fit and great quality.
I’m restoring the heater box on my 76 CJ5 and am looking for a heater core as well as a hose’s required to move air around. Hop you have what I need. Jim.
Hi James,
I’ve forwarded your inquiry onto Barney.
– Dave
Do you know of anyone who rebuilds Jeep speedometers. My original one stopped working a few years ago and since then I have had to replace it twice with after market speedometer units. They don’t hold up well it has broken again. I have the original unit and would like to rebuild it and use it again. My Jeep is a 1973 CJ5 with the AMC 304 cu in engine and a three speed transmission.
Hi Thomas,
I don’t know anyone who only rebuild jeep speedometers, but there are some folks who restore vintage vehicle speedometers. Google “restoration vintage speedometers” and you’ll see some of them.
I hope that helps,
– Dave
Thomas, Dave
About speedomters…
The one on my M38A1 Had a cracked lens (actually a case…think of a clear jar or can over the innards).
I asked John at Midwest Military and he referred me to a shop in Oregon.
They fitted a new lens/case.
Don’t know if they do intricate repair work, but you could always ask John for a reference.
I’m looking for a black soft top (whitco) for my Jeep 1971 cj5 just like the one on the foto.
Francisco – Whitco has been out of business for almost 30 years . If you monitor ebay and register a search on the site, you can be notified when an NOS one is listed. They can often command $2500.00 or so. You may be better to get a Bestop Tiger top. The top in our photo was an NOS one we received from an old dealership in 2006. Good luck on your search. You can contact one of the big box companies for a Bestop as we do not sell them except locally.
When I restored my CJ-5, Bestop said it was their last Levis Blue unit.
That was in 1998!
I see restored Jeeps with nice tops in blue or tan, I have no idea where they get them.
JohnB – Some people are having them custom made like you would any classic convertible. We get calls occasionally like Francisco’s above and, if they’re not wanting to go the Bestop route, I recommend they find a quality classic car upholsterer (sp?) in their area. In most cases the customer still has the original bows and hardware. Sometimes people forget, vintage Jeeps are classic cars. And to do it right $$$ has to be invested.