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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 .
Scott from The Willys Jeep Rally Event Committee sent over the reminder for the 2025 Willys Jeep Rally Event!
If you are in the area and able to attend please add this to your Spring To Do list!
We really appreciate everyone hanging in there with this transition.
Dave and I spoke today, it was good to catch up and chat.
As mentioned we are still working out the transition and will be back to regular posting real soon.
Spring is here in many parts of the eWillys world. Other spots still are getting some snow, there is always that off chance possibly of a storm here in NJ, but for the most part it won’t hang around that much.
I was able to get the Wagon and Willa Dean out already this year and had a few good drives.
Please remember there are some really cool upcoming events in the Willys world, if you have time to check one out please do and support your favorite Willys vendor or club sponsors.
I have seen some great giveaways from our Willys key vendors and it’s pretty awesome they can do that, it’s all of you who make that possible by supporting them.
Most of all it’s about getting out and meeting people and seeing old friends and making some new ones!
Willys Only Event Wrightwood, CA
Some great Willys only will be getting together on May 10th, 2025.
https://www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/index.php?threads/may-10-2025-willys-only-gathering.30898/
32nd Annual Spring WILLYS Jeep Reunion & Swap Meet
Thank you for interest in the 2025 Spring Willys Reunion.
May 16 – 17, 2025
North Canton, Ohio
http://www.willysreunion.com/springcheckback.htm
Epic Willys Adventure
June 5th – 15th, starting and ending in Butler, PA.
https://www.epicwillysadventure.com/apply
This is Dave .. David shared this Convertible DJ-3A. It’s listed as a 1958, but has a King-Seeley 0-8 speedometer, which would make the jeep a 1956 model if original to the jeep. However, this has a curved front bumper, something I didn’t think was introduced until later (perhaps in 1958?).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1318915475829765/
“1958 willys dj3 dispatch jeep column shift starts runs it’s a project needs brakes fuel tank reinstalled it’s 2 wheel drive has no seats very neat looking jeep flat fender jeep asking”
David, a reader from Texas, shared this video of an abandoned jeep made to run again. Called a CJ-3A in the video, it is clear it was was originally a 2WD DJ-3A. Given the Stewart Warner gauge coupled with the lack of a passenger-side heater vent, this is likely a ’58 or ’59 model. The jeep was adapted to 4WD using the axles from a WWII jeep (steering on the front axle; full floaters on the rear). The transmission cross member is likely WWII as well, though it could be from a 2A. I didn’t watch the entirely of the video, but maybe there are more clues (such as T84 vs T90).
David’s selling his running 1953 M-38A1 project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1660050951307601
“Pretty intact old Army Jeep. Began life in OD green, shows Navy grey in places, now pale yellow w. Civil Defense markings. (reproduction sticker)
F-134 motor. Rochester carb. Originally 24v electrical. I have switched the coil, distributor and starter to try and get it to run. Jeep sat idle for many years on a ranch south of Marfa. Jeep will fire and idle. Shows decent compression. Runs on fuel in carb bowl or starting fluid but not building oil pressure. Have not tried to run longer until I could determine if it was oiling but not showing on the gauge or…
Please call or message me (via the Facebook link) for more info. I’ve tinkered a lot on this Jeep and can give you a good idea of its condition. Would be a great project, much of its original army stuff is still there. Body in pretty good shape considering. The 24v stuff can go with it if desired. Restore, build a ranch / hunting Jeep or get running as-is. Patina for miles.”
SOLD (via Craigslist)
1947 CJ2A Albuquerque N.M.
Ken emailed this over to us, it’s a very nice, clean looking 1947 CJ2A.
Seller’s Description
1947 CJ2A For Sale. Has been converted to 12 volt with electronic ignition but other then that it is original drivetrain.
Dave here: Nate shared this video of him heading out in the snow to do some maintenance. It looks like that rig is running great and moves really well over the snow. Thanks for taking the time to record it Nate!
UPDATE V: Thanks to Barry for sharing a recent video made by CruddyCornstalks. he spends time explaining why the engine is unusual and how it works.
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UPDATE IV .. Feb 7, 2023: Nate was able to get this running. Check it out.
UPDATE III: See the internals of a Willys Light Plant here
UPDATE II: More pics of Nate’s Willys Light Plant here
UPDATE: There is more history about Miniger and his purchase of John North Willys Stock in 1929 in a 1946 Fortune article.
This postcard is currently listed on eBay.
The other day Nate forwarded me the following images of a Willys home power plant, built by both “Willys Light” and the “Electric Auto-Lite Corporation”. Not knowing much about any of this (and not having the time to source original info from newspapers of the time), I took a break from house painting to venture down internet rabbit holes. What follows is more of a work-in-progress than a finished piece. Hopefully, folks can add or correct the following.
Let’s start with the pics that Nate sent:
Brian posted up a farewell video on his metalshaper channel, it was shared on OWF today.
I personally never crossed paths with Brian in person but his videos are a great resource to our Willys community and will be missed.
Thank you Brian for all you have contributed to our small slice of the automotive world. You have helped alot of people over the years.
Good luck with your future endeavors!
If you ever need anything feel free to reach out to us at eWillys!
https://m.youtube.com/@metalshaperJeep
RARE 1954 M38A1 Ex-Army Jeep Willys and Ex-Fire Brush Truck CA Titled – $12,500
“Andy’s Picks”
Brush Truck M38a1
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/escondido-rare-1954-m38a1-ex-army-jeep/7824886819.html
Seller
Running, Driving, and current Registration til July 2025 (2025 sticker in envelope still).
Legit Ex-Army Jeep that was decommissioned and mothballed circa 1960 (“Radiator drained”) then some time in the 70’s or 80’s it was turned over to the Forestry Service and converted for use as a Brush Truck. Purchased from them when it was again decommissioned and replaced with more modern equipment and now Titled in CA.
Original Hurricane Motor and manual trans with odometer showing just over 7K miles. Fires up first try every time. Has an 80-gallon water tank and 150′ hose on the back. The original Clinton Engine pump motor on the back RUNS TOO! The original rotor water pump (that is turned by the gas Clinton engine) had corrosion and it wasn’t worth cleaning up straight away so a brand new and identical pump was purchased and is included (original pump also included) but not installed. The pipes will need new seals and we are missing the strainer so a new one will need to be purchased and installed (from a landscaping / irrigation supply store).
My son and I have taken it to a few car shows and cruise nights and it gets A LOT of attention, even when parked next to pristine, restored jeeps. The patina with the original Army Green and (fading) red over top with the original Army stenciling peeking through just cannot be reproduced. We were working to get the pump setup spraying again, but now college is imminent, he / we are finding other things more pressing. Has been a fun Father-Son project, but time to pass it on to someone who will enjoy it.
Lots of people say they would strip out the fire equipment and use it as a Desert Runner… but… well… whoever buys it can do whatever they want to with it. But there’s a whole lot of desert jeeps out there but I can’t say I’ve personally seen any other fire truck jeeps.
Can you drive it home? Uh, sure. But if you aren’t comfortable driving a 70+ year old jeep with no seatbelts, no doors, no power brakes and no power steering and are otherwise unfamiliar with the Jeep “Death Wobble”, I would recommend you either take back roads slowly or you tow it.
