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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 .
Has updates.
“Very fun toy. 1994 vortec 4.3 liter. Balanced blueprinted heads shaved 30 thousands. 10 and 3/4 to 1 compression ratio. Turbo 350 automatic transmission built by B&M transmission. Dana 20 transfer case. Dana 44 rear axle Dana 30 front axle bolt out of a 72 Commando. Has power steering power brakes tilt steering wheel custom bucket leather seats. runs and drives great I drive it back and forth to work everyday.”
http://www.sellajeep.com/mjs/sale17/adm126/adm126.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
Seller indicates the VIN is #5767 and that it was manufactured in December of 1942. Given the first GPWs were constructed in February of 1942, there seems to be a disconnect (http://wwiijeepparts.com/Archives/JeepSerialNumber.html#WWIISerialNumbers)
“POSSIBLY THE OLDEST OPERATIONAL FORD GPW JEEP
***FIRST WEEK OF PRODUCTION–DECEMBER 1942***
VIN #5767
ALL ORIGINAL PARTS HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND SAVED
About 6,500 were produced that first week. Somehow this one survived over 70 years in original condition. However, to be operational, it required a lot of TLC such as:
REBUILT ORIGINAL MOTOR AND MANIFOLDS
NEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, REGULATOR, BATTERY AND STARTER
NEW RADIATOR
NEW TIRES AND TUBES
NEW BRAKE SYSTEM
NEW HOSES AND BELTS
NEW TRANSMISSION AND HOUSING
NEW SEAT CUSHIONS
NEW FUEL PUMP AND FILTER
ORIGINAL CARB REBUILT
NEW FUEL TANK AND LINES
SEVERAL HUNDRED HOURS OF THE OWNER’S LABOR”
https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/6030885794.html
Not perfect, but runs.
“There are not a lot of this model around. It has the taller hood to make room for the overhead engine. I bought the jeep for $2000 about 2 years ago. I put 1800 work of repairs into it and I am just trying to break even now. New: Wiring harness, brakes, carburetor, tires, some gaskets, lights, blinkers, batteries, and all kinds of other parts. All work done by a great mechanic. The body has been patched is areas. It has been repainted (yellow). It runs and drives good and straight. (as good as a 1950’s jeep does) Great little jeep for cruising around town or the backroads.4 cylinder and 4 wheel drive
3 speed manual trans
I just pulled it out of storage today, turned it over and it fired right up. No smoke, idles and runs great.”
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/6022534051.html
Seller describes it as an M-38 clone.
“Rare year, M38 clone, jeep is in nice shape for the year. This is a project that should be an easy fix for someone willing to take the time. Started frame off restoration, frame was painted, no rust and bumpers have also been straightened. T90 transmission will bolt up to a V8. I will include the two motors i have with it (134 Hurricane and Flathead 4 go’ devil) and a lot of extra parts. The jeep needs to be wired for 12 v. I have all the motor parts from when it was 6 v included. Jeep tub is in really nice shape and sheet metal is straight. This jeep is titled in WI in my name. Serious offers will be considered. Scammers do not call. I will not accept checks and arrange a delivery service to pickup.”
https://duluth.craigslist.org/cto/6034390412.html
This photo shows the truck prior to disassembly.
“1954 Willy’s Pick up truck, almost completely disassembled. Original driveline is long gone. Complete cab, bed, front and rear fenders, hood, grille, doors, all hardware is bagged and labeled. Some parts where stripped of paint and now have light surface rust. Frame was professionally boxed out ($1000) to support a high torque engine. I haven’t had the time to finish this project and I won’t for a while, so I either sell it or it sits and waits. Not looking to part out but if enough people are interested in different parts I will. Nothing on this truck is perfect (rust/dings/etc) but it is all repairable. The worst parts are the 2 rear fenders. I do have the original seat as well, needs to be recovered. Sorry for the crappy pics, it is buried in a garage right now. I am open to trades or cash. First pic is how I bought it.”
http://www.jeeptruck.com/mjs/sale17/adm123/adm123.html
No pics provided.
“I have a 1954 Jeep Willys for sale very hard to find it has a nice straight body first $2,000 cash gets it”
https://sd.craigslist.org/cto/6016342470.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750
(12/05/2016) There’s been some work on the body. No title.
“Willys Jeep, No Title.”
Paul’s made more progress on his M-100 trailer restoration/transformation into stainless steel.
He wrote, Twelve cut and bent stainless steel tie downs for the M100 trailer with two original tie downs (one has been straightened) along with four replacement stainless reflector bodies just above an original reflector body.
The old reflector and the new replacement reflectors. The replacement tie down hooks and the reflectors will join the other repaired or fabricated parts in the crawlspace under the house until needed.
Also in the crawlspace are the duplicate sides and front and rear panels (18 gauge stainless steel) for the M100 trailer box. The gnarly looking hunk of what appears to be a dinosaur bone just to the right of the metal panels is actually an odd piece of wood from a coffee tree.
Kaiser Willys will be generously contributing to the Alaska Or Rust venture by giving buyers a 5% discount on purchases and then sending 3% of said purchases to Alaska Or Rust! So, you save and we receive! Even better, they’ve offered to throw in a free vintage poster (from certain categories) with your purchase.
Just enter in the code “alaskaorrust” into your shopping cart. Please note that there are three exceptions to discount products, which are body tubs, tub kits, and tires. The 5% off will apply to all other products.
UPDATE: Sold for $1225.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-Jeep-FJ3-Fleetvan-/182476888025?_trksid=p2141725.m3662.l6403
“Hello,this listing is for my 1963 Willys Jeep FJ3 Fleetvan as-shown. These are getting to be super hard to find in any condition,sadly though this one needs to be completely restored. I bought it in Alabama 4-months ago and AL does not issue titles on older vehicles,so I do not have a title with this vehicle,I do have a Bill of Sale from the last owner which is enough in most states. Ebay required that I do not leave that option blank so I put Salvage. I was not told of the actual condition of this before I bought it,and I will be surely taking a large loss on it,but I want it gone. I have too many vehicles,not enough time,and a 9-month old at home.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Seller doesn’t seem to know much about this. Could be a great price.
“I am so done trying to sell this. I am going to lose money and you will not find a better deal on a RHD jeep, especially one thats been imported and fully legal. This is ridiculous really.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
Looks like lots of value for the price.
“This car ran when I bought it. I disassembled to build from ground up. Moving and ran out of time. I have all the parts. Some rust in firewall and front seat floor panel. The rest of the body in pretty good shape.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(08/03/2016) Needs a little bit of work. Appears to include the Warn winch. Could be a good jeep for working on and driving (once the brakes are fixed). Has a purpose-built structure for carrying something.
“Can’t bleed the front brakes, no battery other than that everything works”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/6032763377.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/09/2016) Looks good.
“1954 willys truck 221 ford v8 with original transfer case and trans .runs good, solid steel truck ,4×4 front end is gutted ,have other axle assembly and all parts to put it back 4×4.asking $9000 obo”
https://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/6003588730.html
This was just listed at jeeptruck.com.
1963 Willys Jeep Pickup on a 1976 Ford F150 4×4 Chassis, runs and drives great. 5.9 / 360 Ford engine with 750 Edelbrock carb and intake with cam and lifters to match, C6 Automatic trans with shift kit and servo upgrade and a 2500 RPM stall torque convertor. New aluminum 4 core radiator, high volume water pump and thermostat. PA titled and inspected and ready to run.”
http://www.jeeptruck.com/mjs/sale17/adm121/adm121.html
It’s not running at the moment, but looks in good shape.
“’53 Korean War vintage M38A1 Willy’s Jeep. Overall in good shape but presently not running. Was running great when I purchased it two years ago for a restoration project, but it has been sitting in the garage since then. I’m sure batteries will need replacing, oil pan gaskets leaks and carb will need cleaning. Everything else looked solid when I bought it. Tires are like new. Canvas top & seats are awesome. Body is solid. Even have side doors and flaps. Hurricane engine only has 22,700 miles. Also has a heater (not installed). Great start for project military Jeep. Selling for $5,200 while it’s not running. Once I take to my mechanic and get it running price will go up to $6,200. ”
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/6025915146.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600.
There could be some value here.
“1955 willys pick up truck, manual, new starter. I don’t have the time to work on this project.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
(12/19/2016) Craig shared this project.
“WILLYS 56 PICKUP TRUCK 4 WD. MOTOR IS IN BUT NOT RUNNING, ITS A ROLLING PROJECT WITH TOO MANY PARTS TO LIST . GREAT FATHER SON PROJECT! CALL ME FOR INFO AND PLEASE SERIOUS INQ ONLY. ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(012/26/2016) This GPW is #60673. Not sure how rusty the floors are.
“CASH OR CREDIT ONLY
NO TRADES
YOU MUST PICK UP / NO DELIVERY”
https://smd.craigslist.org/cto/6032586281.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
(01/02/2017) Doesn’t run.
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep. Original motor, transmission and rear end. Motor turns over, trans shifts. WL need gas pedal reattached (included), new tires and seats to be roadworthy. Bought it as a project and don’t have the time to finish it. Picked it up in Indiana, there’s no title just an old vin plate.”
UPDATE: We had a busy, long weekend, Normal updates resume on Tuesday morning. In the meantime, here’s a rerun from 2010.
Eureka, Utah is a very small town. I imagine it was even smaller when Frank Zamboni was born in 1901. From those humble beginnings, Frank grew up to create one of the most iconic service vehicles ever: The Zamboni® Ice Resurfacer. I’m not sure why they have entered the public’s imagination in the way they have, but if you say Zamboni®, people know what the vehicle does.
In fact, the Frank J. Zamboni company is legitimately concerned about the name Zamboni® passing from being a description of an Ice Surfacer into a noun, which can spell death for a Trademark. You’ll note on the website that Zamboni® is quickly followed by Ice Surfacer for that specific reason. In addition, there’s an extensive discussion of the Zamboni® trademark here.
By now, you are probably asking yourself what all this has to do with jeeps? For about 7 years, from 1942 through 1949, Frank Zamboni attempted a variety of experiments to create a good ice resurfacer, mostly using different Jeep models. Below is a summary of the Zamboni® history from the company’s website coupled with pics I’ve found all over the web. The CJ-3B Page also has some information.
2. Model B introduced the jeep to ice surfacing. In 1950, apparently Frank decided he needed something more portable, so he came up with Model B, which used a War Surplus Jeep (I’m assuming MB?). If you look closely below, you can see Frank connected a U joint to the steering column and then added another steering rod so that you could steer from behind the jeep. According to the Frank J. Zamboni Corp:
In 1950, Olympic skating star Sonja Henie’s traveling ice show was practicing at Paramount Iceland, and she saw the Model A in action. She had to have one and asked Frank if he could build one in time for an upcoming Chicago performance. The deadline was tough, but Frank worked day and night, then loaded all of the resurfacer parts into a U-Haul® trailer. He towed the trailer to Chicago behind the Jeep he would install the parts on and assembled the Model B there.
The Moonshiners swap meet is this weekend. It’s 9am to 4pm at the Puyallup Fair Grounds. Thanks to Rob Stafford, I’ll have a warm, indoor booth in the main building to promote eWillys and Alaska Or Rust. Admission to the event is $10. Here’s more information: http://www.moonshinersjeepclub.com/swapmeet/.
There may be some parts value.
“I have a 1964 Wills Jeep CJ5. Original Running 4 cylinder.3 speed manual tranmission
Body’s rough. Good wheels.
Soft top. Soft doors. Rear end. Transfer case. Front axle.Windshield.
Tailgate says Willys. (A little rough but with a little TLC can be nice. Rare) Seats. $1500 for all, or will sell parts.”
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6013166337.html
Limited updates for Sunday. We are having our annual Oolie Christmas gathering, which means lots of mayhem. In the meantime, here’s a story that Alaska Paul spotted about a family who traveled around in a custom motorhome towing a CJ-2A
http://bundlings.com/galesvillelimited.htm
