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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.
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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
This has an f-head. It also has the same hydrovac brake booster as Patterson did (Mine still needs restoration).
“Project! Willys flat fender that my family bought in 1970. It was a daily driver until 1980 when the engine (not the original engine) was seized. It needs a new motor.It has sat on the side of the house since then. Pink slip/title in hand”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/21/2024) This has some rust issues. It does include a new OD.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1147212673317554
’47 Willys CJ2A. 153ci GM 4cyl engine, T-90-3speed trans. Warn Brand All Gear Overdrive, C-18 Transfer case. New fuel tank, New Battery, New fuel pump, tires good.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Tom shared this MB. Seller can include a Bantam Trailer. Needs some work still, but looks promising.
“1945 Jeep Willys 1945 Willy’s was my brother and he owned 3 I am selling this due to his passing ? Willling to sell to the highest offer have wait for appraiser but I have an idea so offers considered needs some finishing on engine . I have tons of jeep parts in house and basemt t can add bantam trailer in great shape if the offer is good”
This looks to be a DJ-3A converted to 4WD, among other changes. Has a Kelly hardtop. Thanks to John for sharing it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/334996699072261/
“Runs, drives, stops, plows(kinda). Needs battery. Frame is very solid. Body isnt in very good condition but not horrible and floor is decently solid. Had 290 v8 put in at one point and i have no idea the mileage. It leaks coolant from the radiator cap and hydraulic fluid from one of the plow hoses but you can just take the plow off cause it’s not very useful. I just put a new fuel pump in it. It’s a 3 speed manual that shifts into all gears easily. It’s old as hell so it’s obviously not perfect. I was told that most its life it was just a farm truck. I got it as a project but i have too many going on and need to clear some vehicles off the property. I have the title from the previous owner and bill of sale. Would like it gone sooner rather than later so shoot me an offer. (i have the door for the back but it’s missing a hinge so i took it off)”
There were lots more internet searches, measurements, and disassembly over the past two days. One of my goals is to have the option to put in an original heater into the heater space, so keeping that area free has been a goal. In keeping with that, I decided to remove the power switch and put it in the spot where the vacuum hub switch was located (Just to the right of the driver’s seat). Meanwhile, the hub vacuum switch is removed and sitting temporarily on the engine; it will eventually go near the transfercase shifter to make it clear they work together.
Here’s where the switches were originally located:
Here’s another diagram. Here I have test-installed the switch, which fills the hole left by the vacuum switch, but sits lower than the vacuum switch. Meanwhile, I’ve mocked up how the transfercase lever should look once it is installed, with an arrow showing approximately where the vacuum switch will land next to the shifter.
Moving the power switch shortens the run from the battery and starter to the switch, it also cleans up the area behind the grille. In addition, when looking through the grill from the front you could see the wiring crossing the tunnel to the bottom of the switch.
Yesterday, I spent time staring up at the tunnel area from the ground, measuring tape in hand, pondering and plotting. I discovered that the water pump fan, used in this case to cool the transmission cooler, will not allow any of the after-market transfercase shifters to fit. Given the fan doesn’t really align all that well with the cooler anyway, I have decided to get a transmission cooler-electric fan combo. I can position in under the tunnel in a way that is more flexible.
So, things seem to be coming together. I still want to find a place for the extra gauges and am pondering a 4-in-1 gauges which will be a more compact and less obtrusive option, but haven’t found one that satisfies the specs.
Barney Goodwin shared this May 1980 issue of Cracked Magazine that features an illustration of M*A*S*H folks riding in a WWII jeep. I was a big fan of Mad Magazine, but don’t remember trying out Cracked.
You can have your own copy, as there are several for sale on eBay. (here is the cheapest I found).
The caption reads “Fruit Fly Spraying: Dick Burke getting things set on jeep sprayer before going out to the home where fruit flys were found”
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“This 7.5 x 9.25 inch photo has corner and edge wear. The image has spotting, creasing, and scratching. June 16, 1962. George Wheeler, Miami Herald Staff Photo.”
Andy spotted this traveller for sale. It will take some work, but might make an interesting tour-wagon-jeep. Thankfully, this is NOT close to me!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/952060756072804
“52 Willis. Project truck. Good body/very little rust. No engine or transmission. No title”
Andy shared this CJ-3B project. it’s got some rust, but also has some new parts and rebuilt engine/transmission.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2103529723344291/
“1962 Willys CJ3B *Had to select Wrangler for Model Type to complete marketplace ad* Rebuilt engine Rebuilt transmission Comes with aluminum hard top, doors, new electronic distributor, new carb, new fuel pump, 4 wheel disc brakes, new 32″ tires, tow bar, warn PTO winch, 2 Buick 215 aluminum V8s, lots of extra parts.”
UPDATE: Clay has relisted the wagon on eBay.
(03/03/2024) He noted it does lack a title and needs work. It does include a government plate.
“1959 Willys Jeep Station Wagon, note: no title. The legend, verbal only, was that this had been bought at a government surplus auction and this wagon had belonged to the US Forest Service in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The fact is it does have a brass government plate on the dash. Original 6-226 Continental Six cylinder engine, might run, original 3 speed transmission. Original part time 4WD. Rear step bumper, manual carb choke (which were US government specs). Lots of rust to go around. See photos. Where some trim is removed, the original Forest Service aqua green color is visible. It needs everything. But everything is available for it from current vendors. Replacement left and right rear fenders included. I have yard driven it some over the years, but not recently. Great to do a restoration on a noteworthy original piece of history. Some price negotiation after seeing it in person. Email to set up a time to see it. Currently garaged, but will be in the yard soon. Has good tread on tires.”