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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 .
Replacement body?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/930665914695564
“New carb. New starter. New alternator. New battery”
This appeared in the “Vintage willys parts cj2a, cj3a, cj3b, cj5” group on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/533087846854829/permalink/2608721539291439/
The body is a bit rough. It may need a closer look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/866100234936686/
“1947 CJ2A. Tires, Battery, Coil, Points, Condenser, Spark Plugs, Wires, Cap, Choke Cable all new. Rebuilt Carb. Previously posted while it wasn’t running. Reposted now I got it running (see video) DM for serious inquires $5,000 Cash/Certified Check”
TJ shared this project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/598293555825225
“1948 Willys Jeepster. Been in storage for many years. Has the drivetrain from a 1961 Ford wagon. 292Y block, auto and rear end. It was running and the transmission shifts into and out of gear. That was what I was told a few years ago when I bought it. Body if fairy solid for the year. Will need a few patch panels. Convertible top bows are all there and intact. Great restoration project”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/11/2023) Not quite “all” original.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/588735319948414
“1946 Willy’s jeep all original runs and drives great $8.000 OBO”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000.
(07/25/2023) Thanks to Andy for spotting this FC with a crane. dump bed and winch.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/969201027734866
“This Jeep has a crane, a dump bed, and a winch in the front. This Jeep is great for someone who likes to restore historic and rare vehicles.”
This wagon will require some effort to move. It’s also a bit remote for most folks.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/816669983429078
“50s era willys overland jeep frame, has minimal rust mostly patina. Has some running gear parts inside it. Has all the doors very solid shell ready for your swap. Will not part out, parts vehicle has no title bill of sale only price is negotiable but don’t waste my time with offers for 500 or 600”
Apparently, there are other jeeps for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/791170585511801
“I have Willy’s Jeeps for sale.. between 48-52. I believe it’s a CJ2. Miscellaneous extra parts as well. $2500 each or OBO. no titles”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/19/2023) Justin, proprietor of Humble History Antiques, has this 24V M-38A1 for sale. Justin didn’t have much history on it, as it was his grandfather’s jeep. While the body is M-38A1, on the rear of the frame is a PTO bar, suggestion the chassis may be a CJ-5.
If interest, contact Justin via p# 978 447 4312 or email jhumble9 @ gmail.com (remove spaces from around the @).
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Parts or project. Someone on FB believe it is a M422A1. I am not positive of the differences.
“Military M422 Mighty mite jeep. All aluminum construction with an air cooled v4 engine. These were jeeps were designed to be air lifted by the USMC. This particular jeep was at the Caribou Ranch Recording studio in Colorado. It was used as a vehicle to transport people and goods around the ranch. We purchased the jeep about 5 years ago and had hopes of restoring but currently don’t have time. Supposedly Caribou ranch bought the jeep from the government on and auction. This jeep will likely need a full restoration. Not much is known on the mechanical condition it does appear to be fairly complete. It is missing the front diff but we have the housing. No title.”
Marvin’s got this USMC M-38A1 project for sale.
“I have an 1952 M38A1 project that I’m trying to pass on to someone else. I’m told it was a Marine Corp. Spec Jeep. The photos show the heavy undercoating and shovel supports as well as the shackles points for lifting.
It does not have a motor. Transmission , Transfer case and remainder of drivetrain is included. All the pictures show the condition. The floors are good and it does roll. There are some F-Head parts with it. There are door frames and top supports and seats. A large Galvanized fuel tank that’s in good shape. Some gauges are missing. It has been changed to some 12 volt wiring. The battery box in is good shape. The cover has been modified and does not have the 8 screws.
I want 3000.00 dollars for the Jeep. I can deliver if needed within a reasonable distance to be negotiated.”
Over the weekend I had time to bend the side bars and create the initial mounting brackets for the side bars. But, my metal saw blade for my evolution chop saw (which has been great) gave out due to an unanticipated dust bag mount project–to help deter flies– for the cows.
I had planned to do updates last night, but, as seems to be a regular occurrence, life got in the way, again. But, thanks to Bill, I found this interesting adventure through the Darien Gap from 1972.
Grace Wiggins posted these hubcaps to Facebook hoping to get a lead on who made them.
Given the rather ‘sloppy’ serif element at the top of the “J” I’d say these weren’t factory. And, I would be shocked if they were made in the US given Willys Motors and Kaiser Motors’ trademarks.
If does look like they are large enough to fit over most 4WD hubs, which would suggest they weren’t for 2WD models, but I could be wrong.
Here’s another Men’s magazine that depicts a jeep on its cover.
View all the information on eBay
“Man’s World Magazine 2nd Series Vol. 15 #6 VG 1969”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $775.
“Willys CJ2A 1946 Column shift REMOVED PTO AND SHAFT. $775.00
Bought from a hunting club in TN. The owner said the jeep has been at the club since middle 70s. Started replacing engine and front engine plate didn’t match and they stopped. Will need a total restoration. The original T-90 column shift tranny still in jeep but was converted to a stick. Has all data plates …use as a donor or restore.located near Whiteville, Tn.”
I spotted this Warn hub brochure out of Canada on eBay. It’s not I have documented. Its 1954 date makes it a fairly early one for the locking and automatic hub models.
This is the front of the brochure:
The is the back of the brochure:
If you open from the back, it reveals this page:
The this page opens horizontally again to reveal the interior three pages (8.5″ x 11″)
This is the back of the fully opened brochure.
Friday was our 11th anniversary. We had planned to spend the morning at Art-in-the-Park, an annual event held in Richland, Washington, then, maybe, we’d take a drive over to Walla Walla to have lunch.
But no, instead we spent a romantic day setting up our portable corral panels and moving our squeeze (and fighting several wasp nests), so we could treat a calf that has pink eye. Naturally, it was a hot day, so we both got plenty of sun (and I sweated plenty). With the help of a neighbor, we got the calf into the chute and fixed her up as best as we could. We’ll see how it goes.
Readying the squeeze to be moved:
Our neighbor Rich helping us out:
Of course, we needed a few things, so we made a romantic trek to Tractor Supply (woo hoo!):
While in Sunnyside, we tried a hole-in-the-wall Mexican place (El Fogon); the yelpers were right. Food was great!
Thankfully, I have an awesome wife who appreciates an anniversary gone awry!
This package also includes a second backhoe unit. Thanks to Andy for sharing it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/934236284306555
“Do you want a Jeep? Do you want a backhoe? Do you want both? Do you dig car shows? Really Dig car shows?? Then you need this: A mid 60s Go For Digger factory backhoe built on a Jeep frame and body. The factory was in Toledo and continues today with a small self propelled backhoe made in West Virginia. These units were used by utility companies and municipalities and few survive today. The gentleman from whom I purchased used it for a water line business for 40 years until he retired in 2020.. The upshot is, this a fully functional, working machine, not barn find project. While it may not be pretty, you can get real work done with this. The original body rusted away and was replaced with the beauty you see here at some point long ago. F head motor. I did pull the head and had valves ground and new seals put in. This price Includes half a truck load of extra parts (most new) such as radiator, cylinders, valves, hoses, clutch, etc. Also includes a complete backhoe assembly which I found a year ago. Includes bill of sale. Cash. No trades. No Venmo. No Cash app. Thank you. Other stuff: Low geared rear end with top speed maybe 20 or so. I also have a handheld hydraulic breaker for this which I’ve never used.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000.
Looks in very good shape.
“Selling a 1958 Willys F150
All wheel drive
Narrow body
Been in storage a long time!
Runs works perfect
Settling a family estate
One owner
20,000 miles
Serious inquires only!! Calling works best!
Asking $18,000”
Blaine shared this FC auction. The Curren price with 12 hours to go is $5000.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1958-jeep-fc170-longmont-co-240547
“This 1958 Willys Jeep FC170 4×4, originally a 1-ton pickup, has been extensively reimagined as a farm hauler with a new flatbed replacing the cargo box, side stakes, and a transplanted Ford V8 mated to the rest of its original powertrain. Previously used to haul hay on a Colorado horse farm, the FC170 reportedly “runs great” The Jeep is said to be “seldom driven,” its finish is reported to be new, and the seller says that “all rust issues have been remediated,” with new cab corners installed.”
“The original engine in this Jeep has been replaced by a Ford 302-cu.in. OHV V8 of unspecified vintage. The replacement engine, whose mileage is unknown, has been modified with chromed vertical exhaust stacks. The engine is reported to start easily and idle smoothly. The seller says that the original manual transmission sometimes jumps out of second gear under deceleration. A small weep from the transfer case is observed. The engine bay presents as generally clean.”
I can’t tell if the floors have been repaired or not. It looks like it may have a body liner on the floor.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/manchester-center-47-willys-jeep/7646818219.html
“47 Willys CJ2 Jeep. Mostly original. Minimal rust, non-military. Runs very well. Full canvas top. Roll bar. Needs new rubber soon. PTO option. Doubtful miles original. New brakes, rebuilt head.”
Douglas saved this wagon from a crusher. He’s hoping someone can use the parts.
https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/pts/d/oakhurst-1962-willys-wagon-4×4-for-parts/7648562098.html
“i have on my trailer a 1962 willys wagon with a good title. it was saved from being scrapped. it does not run and the body is NOT restorable. the 6 cylinder engine spins free by hand . all the drivetrain is intact. complete truck can be delivered but you must get it off the trailer. it does not roll and had to be winched on to the trailer. must sell asap. make offers please. ask around. somebody could use this for lots of rare parts. 7 three 2 7 six 6 one 8 two 5.”
This may be worth a look.
https://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/d/cummaquid-1950-willys-jeepster/7647794741.html
“This is a basically sound Jeepster that needs work. I put in a rebuilt Jeepster Jim transmission, but it still needs to have the engine wired before it will run. I am including a new wiring harness for the entire vehicle. This is the four cylinder Jeepster and ran fine before the wiring deteriorated. This Jeepster will have to be towed.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/992519655077788
“Posting for a friend. He has 3 willys wagons for sale with tons of extra parts. Located in Finley WA. Best to go look at them rather than ask me a ton of questions. Interested parties will receive a phone number to schedule a time to have a look.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(07/12/2023) This runs, but has an f-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/105621806137796
“1948 CJ2A..runs and drives great, stops but not well, needs brakes. F head motor has been installed and purrs, no smoke. Other than that, this jeep is in original condition including the seats, gauges all work, paint, 3 speed and 4 wd all work. Tires match and are 90% full tread or more. Also includes a stock spare with a very old tire. Floorboards up front need repair. Windshield and frame are savable but rusty. Fuel tank is out for a flush and air filter, stock, is all there. Comes with the 1/2 top shown and a full hard top complete too! All body panels are still factory Willy’s embossed.”
