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Welcome to eWillys.com, a website for vintage jeep enthusiasts. I update this website nearly every day with jeep deals, jeep history, interesting reader projects, jeep related info, and more.
These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example.
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 .
Reminder: Bob’s show is tomorrow.
“”It’s that time of year again! Announcing the 2012 Northern Ohio Flatfender Gathering and Cruise-in, Sunday, sept 23, 2012 from 11-4 at my home in Green, Ohio near the Akron/Canton Airport. Last year we had 35 jeeps…we hope to have 50 or more this year. Again, lunch and restroom facilities are provided. Please also feel free to bring parts to sell or trade.”
Yesterday Ann and I put down the power tools to take a quick trip to the Hiram Chittenden Locks in Seattle. I needed to scope out Discovery Park and the Locks for the upcoming book. Here are a few pics from the Locks.
Ann spotted this crazy Lego contraption. When I was a kid, I was excited to make a rolling vehicle. My how building with Legos has changed!
View the video on Gizmodo or click on the pic below
UPDATE: I got word back from my webhost that their data facility was having a problem and they would fix it asap. Since the server is now working again, they must have solved their problem. Updates will appear tomorrow early AM.
= Dave
This device was built to detect mines and, once detected, would auto-shift the jeep into neutral and put on the brakes. This article was published in the January 1946 edition of Popular Mechanics.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Kevin let me know that the jeep has a complete Bobcat fiberglass body and is updated with a Pinto motor. The drivetrain is stock. He says it is nice. The seller is entertaining offers.
“flat fender glass body runs good pinto 2000cc engine runner driver”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800. This looks like a good price and includes a winch. Note the customized windshield, too. The seller did correct the V-6 to a Flathead 6.
(08/03/2012) It looks like the rear axle has been updated, so that part of the running gear isn’t original. The driver side entrance has been chopped a bit.
“1944 willys it has a flat head 6 motor,running gear is all orgianal,it has a big ass winch on it that works, runs and drives but needs to be restored…call 855-6091”
http://moseslake.craigslist.org/cto/3232413985.html
Anyone recognize this? The seller is unclear if this works with a jeep pto or not.
“Probably one of the rarest rear PTO attachments I have ever seen. This was believed to have come with a pile of F-12 parts. The small pto size shaft would lend itself towards Farmall, as would the distance from pto shaft to drawbar mount. Part numbers start with an unfamiliar C4CXXX. Numbers do include C4C299 C4C300 C4C303. It is also possible that one of the letters “C” could be a “G”.
Engage and disengage lever works fine.
So the question remains…Farmall, John Deere, Willys Jeep, Cletrac, Caterpillar, Avery or some other oddball.
We look forward to hearing from someone who knows what this truly fits.
We can be reached at 563-387-7705 should you have questions”
View all the information on eBay
This looks good, but I’ve heard it needs a little work.
“1962 CJ3b Willys Jeep. 4 cylinder F head, 3 speed, 4 wheel drive with 2 speed
transfer case , lockout hubs, warn overdrive. Whitco soft top with doors,
rear seat. Runs, drives, stops good. Last of flat fenders.
$4250 715-561-4998.”
http://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/3218919030.html
Here are some inexpensive plans.
“Full size plans/patterns to make an authentic looking Wooden model Willys jeep.
These plans comprise sixteen A4 pages and are drawn full size so can be used as patterns the finished model is 14″ long with 3″ diameter wheels.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was priced at $2400
All three for $2400.
“I have 3 jeep willies for sale. One has been updated with chevy engine. the other two are orignal. Lots of spare parts go with them. willing to seperate or sell all together. The third jeep is a postal jeep 4×4 with left hand drive. Asking $2400 for all or best offer.”
I’m taking a day off, so just a few updates this morning.
UPDATE: This was supposed to be yesterday’s top post. Well, it still works today. Besides the below pics, here are some additional pics on Facebook.
Bruce and I exchanged a few emails about Elvis and jeeps. I’m still not certain how, but after a few searches for Elvis, I found myself learning more about the Tour-de-France and Jeeps. This was quite a fun search. Elvis will have to wait until later . . .
This is a restored Tour-de-France jeep that may be an MB. I found the photo below on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dprezat/3625273265/
I found the photo below on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/clairemarine/5324818051/
There are many more smaller photos here, including what I believe is an article about the jeep.
Here are some pictures from Life Magazine, that can also be seen at G503.com
Here are some related toys — From Aplimodel.com comes this model:
This website had an older model of bike jeep:
You can buy the below diorama from Amazon.com UK:
And here is a different variation of a diorama that was on eBay UK:
The CJ-3B Page also has an image with four Tour-de-France Jeeps:
http://cj3b.info/Toys/FranceToys.html
UPDATE: Was $1200. **SOLD**
This may go quickly.
“Comes with many parts, power take off with drum pulley, aluminum hard top with 2 sets of doors and original folding windshield, no glass, flat head engine smokes, needs rings”
Yesterday, Ann’s mom was watching a TV Movie called “The Journey” starring Yul Brenner and Deborah Kerr. I didn’t pay much attention, as I was cooking dinner, until the end of the movie when Yul Brenner stands next to a MB. The next think I know, he’s dead in the MB. Ann had her mom rewind it and we captured a couple pictures. Nice Jeep!
One moment, Yul is alive:
The next moment, he isn’t:
This has a rear PTO. IT has a M-38 windshield and appears to have a M-38 gas tank opening.
“Excellent condition. All stock with PTO. $6,000 OBO
Please call Randy 248-969-0706”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/3198812128.html
Hard to tell much due to the small pic. I’m not sure what airplane shocks are?
“Restored ( new radiator ,gas tank, exhaust system, windshields, gauges,wiring, paint. Bucket front seats with belts, original type engine rebuilt. Original type running gear. Lock out hubs. 12 volt electric ignition system. 15″ wheels. Substantial rear bumper with built-in tail lights & towing receiver. Airplane type shocks. Convertible top material cover.”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/3201303800.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“1948Willys Jeep clear title,2 transmissions/extra engine 2 axles 2 frames/govener/extrafueltank hood wind sheild frame,many small parts.”
There does not appear to be a whole lot of value here.
“For sale or trade. 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep body fenders hood windshield tailgate grill and frame only. No title. Body and parts are rough but can be used. Needs the typical rust repairs,it has the original floor under steel plate but not sure of its condition. Frame is in great shape with front horns intact and not hacked on. The guy I bought the frame from stored it behind his barn and the front passenger side sat in the dirt and has rust thru should be an easy fix . I have a spare frame section to repair that area. I was going to make a trail jeep but have since purchased a M37 and will be focused on restoring it. The pictures of the complete jeep are before it was dismantled just to show its overall condition. BEST OFFER or TRADE for M37 parts.”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/pts/3198316567.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
This appears worth a look.
“I have for sale a 1958 Willys Jeep FC 170 Forward Control 3/4 ton pickup with a 9 foot bed. Very cool old 4 x 4! This would be a one of a kind truck once you got her done! That’s the good news. The bad news is, it needs quite a bit of work. I was told by the previous owner that the engine had just been rebuilt and then reinstalled but that’s where the project was abandoned. I have not had the time to mess with it so it has not been running since I’ve had it. It appears to be all original and mostly complete as well but it will need a new back window and one of the sides which I was quoted about $150 for the pair. I do have one replacement door glass and several other small unique parts that will go with it. It does roll so no problem to load it. I do have a clear title on the way from the DMV so there won’t be any paperwork issues. Come check it out! I am also a gun dealer so I’ll accept fireams in trade as well as tools, old cars, parts, or other cool stuff. ”
The EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation — on whose board Craig Newmark sits) reported today that Craigslist has withdrawn the portion of its Terms of Use that required posters give Craigslist an exclusive license to their content. While it was just a matter of time before this happened, it is still a relief to anyone who uses Craigslist to see it done.
No pics provided.
“I am selling a monroe 3 point hitch for a Willys Jeep. I have the reservoir w/valve , pump w/ mounting bracket, hard lines and the lift ram. i also have the small brackets that mount on the trailer hitch for the sway control chains and the brackets that the lower lift arms mount to. I do not have any of the lift original lower arms or the adjustable and non adjustable verticle arms or top link. However I do have ams off of a Ford tractor that I used on it. Contact for more info. No pics of the componants as of now would have to dig them out. email/call 920-683-0240”
One more note about Craigslist ..
I’ve just reviewed the new Terms of Use (TOU) from Craigslist. One section is particularly interesting. It seems that general search engines (how does one define that?) and noncommercial public archives are entitled access to Craigslist without written agreements.
“As a limited exception, general purpose Internet search engines and noncommercial public archives will be entitled to access craigslist without individual written agreements executed with CL that specifically authorize an exception to this prohibition* if, in all cases and individual instances: (a) they provide a direct hyperlink to the relevant craigslist website, service, forum or content;”
*The prohibition I highlight is the prohibition of copying, aggregation, or derivative use of CL content.
Given that eWillys is intended to be a public archive of vintage jeep information with free access to all users, I feel this statement suggests that the threat of Craigslist serving me with a cease and desist order seems small at this point. Frankly, I think they will be too busy dealing with their present lawsuits.
The bigger deal with the TOU change is the ownership clause:
Now,under the current TOU, when posting any content to Craigslist you grant Craigslist an exclusive license (they removed ‘non-exclusive),
“You also expressly grant and assign to CL all rights and causes of action to prohibit and enforce against any unauthorized copying, performance, display, distribution, use or exploitation of, or creation of derivative works from, any content that you post (including but not limited to any unauthorized downloading, extraction, harvesting, collection or aggregation of content that you post).”
This means they own an exclusive right to the content you post. The implications of this are that if you add a company logo to a post, then theoretically a company could not use that logo in any other fashion without Craigslist’s consent; if you post a picture, you cannot repost that picture on another website without Craigslist’s consent; and it means, theoretically, you can not copy the text you post on Craigslist for an ad on eBay, your local newspaper, or for any other use without Craigslist’s consent. Of course, Craigslist won’t enforce this right with 99% of users. But, what if someone got control of Craigslist who had questionable motives OR Google or other websites added similar TOUs?
Will their TOU stand up in court? The general consensus is NO. Why? As Plagarismtoday points out, “The reason is that, under U.S. copyright law, the transfer of a copyright or exclusive rights to a work require a written contract (PDF). This is not true for non-exclusive agreements.”
