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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.
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 .
Bruce provided this research on Surreys and found a picture of this very rare Surrey. Of the DJ-5 Surrey he writes, Only 30 were built on what looks like the dj platform. It looks to be 2wd using the full ‘JEEP’ wheel cover, rear spare, steps, 60/40 seats up front & rear seat, daffodil yellow & white interior & candy striped yellow & white top w/fringe.
According to the Saskkatoon Star Phoenix June 17 1968: “For many years a familiar sight south of the border particularly at southern hotels & resorts, the ‘Jeep’ Surrey has been introduced to Canada, Kaiser Jeep of Canada Limited, Windsor, Ont has produced 30 for a special program. Painted daffodil yellow & white interior, its chief characteristic is a yellow & white candy striped fringe top. It can also be outfitted w/fully-enclosing convertible top for winter motoring.”
Here’s two zooped up flatties running some PNW4WDA style races. It appears this is run by Region B of the East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association (EC4WDA). Interestingly, they start in the same direction rather than facing each other (this might be called the figure 8). I saw a hill climbing video, but no team relay nor barrels-like racing. They do have a Top Eliminator event, too. Here’s a little information about this year’s race. After taking a closer look at the EC4WDA schedule, there’s a variety of races at differing locations throughout the year.
The Transcontinental Flatfender Tour website follows the refurbishment of a CJ-2A and CJ-3A and an ensuing trip across the US (they started July 15th and ended August 19th, 2007).
There are many pictures, stories of adventure, meet-ups with other jeepers, and a video history. Here is Paul and Evan’s story:
“Back in December of 2007, we (Paul and Evan) came up with the hairbrained idea of trying to do 2 complete frame-off restoration/builds on two 1948 Willys CJ-2A Jeeps with the intent of driving them from coast to coast on July 15th of 2008–just over 6 months later. Not really knowing how much work was really going to be involved, we started tearing them apart.
Well, just over 6 months later we’ve almost got them completed after many a long night of turning wrenches, and we’re readying to embark on the coast to coast trip.
longest time broken down: 22hours in Georgetown, Kentucky (NOT 24!!)
list of parts replaced or broken while on tour:
2 omixada sideview mirrors
1 overdrive
1 second gear and synchro keyset
1 cruddy nat’s hat (health hazard)
1 16″ tube
1 134 headgasket
1 rear D44 pinon seal
1 speedomenter cable + housing
4lbs of grade 8 nuts and bolts/ other hardware
3 body mounts lost
1 battery box (fixed while on the trip is that broken?)
2 cooshy top bow cusions due to wind
number of times ran out of gas: 2 (Durango, Co & Moab, Ut both evan haha) (i ran out once in gordania, WV the first day and somehow coasted into the gas station)
number of other roadtrips like it: 0
THE ROUTE:
VIDEOS:
(I haven’t watched all of these, but one has a good look at a ’45 column CJ-2A in the process of being built)
(11/29/2015) “1946 Willys pick-up on ’85 custom chassis
355 custom racing engine with turbo 350 tranny and 3500 stall conversion
power steering, power disk brakes, tilt steering, dakota digital guages
the list goes on and on
runs and drives great”
“I would like to sell my old Jeeps as one lot. Included are; (1) 1945 CJ-2A chassis, with nice frame & frame serial # tag # 10308 (column shift). (1) complete 1946 CJ-2A (VIN 29938) column shift, with title (engine turns over), Another 1946 CJ-2A frame. Complete running gear for another 1946 CJ-2A (16083). (2) more 1946 engines w/transmissions, (1) keyed coil, rear PTO and other 1946 parts.
Please text me if interested and make appointment to look at them. I will try to include some photos but you should see them in person if interested. ”
“1950 Willys Jeepster ,
This Jeepster is in excellent condition, runs and drives, fairly new tires, interior and convertible top are in perfect condition and brakes work great. The engine is a inline 6 cylinder with a manual transmission which runs perfect this car comes with a extra inline six cylinder engine. The car has a Alabama Bill of Sale only. ”
“1953 Willy jeep. Came off a farm in Lancaster county PA. The second owner rebuilt the engine, front springs, clutch, new wire harness, gas tank, reconditioned harrison heater(works great), new brakes,all done by Walcks in Bowmanstown Pa. New seat covers, half top with doors. Mechanically, it is 100%. the second owner was a purist as the body was left pretty much original(still 6 volt). I have never had to jump or even charge the battery while it sat for over 6 months at times. Have a complete plow set-up from a 1948 CJ2 if interested.”
(10/17/2015) Here’s a different way of setting up the exhaust!
“his is a project rat rod that needs to be finished. the frame was stretched 18″ and wheel base a total of 30″ , it will need the steering system completed the brake system completed and radiator along with front engine accessories. It has 2010 crown vic front suspension and rear diff with 4 wheel disk brake setup and 17″ cobra r rims. the engine is rebuilt 1972 402 big block chevy with a decent size cam in it and topped with a 750 summit carb. backed by a turbo 400 tans with 2000 stall converter. engine will fire right up with ignition key. vehicle has a clean vin number but is bill of sale only.”
“1947 cj2a, rear dana 44 with 5:38 gears, buggy sprung, lockrite lockers front and rear, Ramsey PTO winches front and rear with Konig Pto, Military under water ignition, power steering, 4wheel disc brakes, 33 inch Boggers on aluminum wheels, Rancho 9000 shocks, T98 4 speed with 6.4:1 first gear, 90amp alternator, full canvas top/bikini top, pintle tow hook in rear, front hooks, heater. More that I have probably forgotten. Can be seen on you tube at flyingjeep.avi and upside downjeep.avi
Fathead 4 cylinder engine
Twin Ramsey PTO winches
T98 4speed granny transmission
Military underwater ignition
Power steering
4 wheel disc brake
Locked up front and rear diffs
Alternator
Dana 44 rear end
On board air”
“1950 Willys Jeep Wagon, 2 w/d, no engine or transmission, was being set up for Chevrolet small block. Original California black and yellow plates, non -operational current title in hand. Lots of extra parts. Restore or make into custom rat rod. Roof and floors, tailgate solid and straight. Glass good. Minor rust in typical areas. No trades or parts sales. Serious inquiries only. ”
“Jeep CJ3B 1953. Runs like a top. Body off restoration 1000 miles ago. Great WWII era civilian utility vehicle painted to look like the military version. First year of new Willys F-head “Hurricane” engine…producing 75 hp. 36% more than the 55 hp produced by the previous flat head “Go Devil” Willys Jeep engine. Everything works like new”
“for sale is a 1950 CJ3A. It has a ford 260 v8 in it instead of the original go devil engine. The v8 needs to be rebuilt and so does the transmission (original T-90). the transfer case is in fine condition. It has a bench seat in it. there is no speedometer, in addition the only gauge that works is the oil pressure gauge. There are two bad rust holes in the bed and on the driver’s side floor. I put new front brake shoes, wheel cylinders and front shocks.$2900 firm. text only please. tags are up to date and registered until december”
“1946 cj2a project with extra frame and axles. This is an original cj2a with a 225ci Buick dauntless v6 motor installed. Novak trans adapter. Drive shafts need to be lengthened to accommodate lift. Suspension is from a cj7. The body is NOT installed on frame. It needs to be completed. There are also parts from a 1970 V6 jeepster included. $1900 for all. Title from jeepster included and transferable.”
“I have a 1949 Willy’s that has a strong running V8, power steering, and power brakes! It is hard to find a 49 Willy’s in this good of condition, it has little to no rust, and is a great off-road jeep. This is a must see for the collector or just the ordinary jeep enthusiast!”
“I have for sale a 1942 Ford GPW WWII Jeep. The body is extremely rusted. It has an engine that is a later flathead willys engine that runs, no brakes. It has a cj2a steering sector. This is a list of Ford F marked parts: grill, left fender, right fender, radiator, hood hinge, t84 transmission, transfer case, headlight buckets, headlight swing arms, blackout grill lights, bell crank, GPW Glove box data tags, and tool box lids. The data plate, frame and clear title in my name have the same serial numbers. The front and rear axles are GP marked. The wheels are civilian willys. I put a gasket on the thermostat housing and it is seeping. The engine has 641087 –l-w10-a n1-cr-n2 on the block. Serial number on engine is 35234; this is all I could make out. The engine manifold has an ear broken off of it at the carb. Looks like a dj3a manifold. The head has 16h5 on it. The starter is an Autolite number mz 4163 3f and the generator is an Autolite number GDZ 6001E 3F. I am asking $2500 for it.”
