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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700
Maybe some value here?
“I have a project jeep willys for sale from what I’m told it’s all original parts, I have no time for it. I’m asking 700 OBO.. I may trade depending on what you have please no junk. I just wanna see it go, to a person that has the time for it. Make it go ASAP. ”
UPDATE: Still Available
“4WD Truck
Original Flathead Hurricane 6 Cyl Engine
Engine Runs
12 volt electrical system
12,000 lb. Warren Winch on the front bumper
Steering has some play
It does have front body damage on the passenger side
BF Goodrich tires (all terrain) 31×10.50xR15LT that are like new
Purchase is “AS IS”
I do have a clear title for this truck”
http://sierravista.craigslist.org/cto/5055546013.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(03/20/2015) Looks like there is some bondo on the driver’s side.
“Selling my CJ2A jeep. The jeep runs, has new tires, brakes, all lights work, new battery and a 12 volt system. Comes with spare parts including a new battery tray, second steering wheel, original heater, and a spare tire mount.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/5010115753.html
<– Day 49-50 – May 30th-31st: Last Dollar & Madonna | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 52 – Tue. Jun. 2nd: Navigating the Book Cliffs –>
A photo of the diligent photographer at rim’s edge fixing the camera (for me) at Warner Point.
Our destination today was Grand Junction, Colorado.
Today we drove from Gunnison, Colorado, to Grand Junction, Colorado.
Driving out of Gunnison this morning we spotted two jeeps right away, a CJ-3A in poor condition and a CJ-3B in drivable condition.
After the photos, we drove for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, a place I’ve been wanting to go for ever since I lived in Utah (more than a decade ago).
<– Day 48 – Fri. May 29th: Pikes Peak International Raceway | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 51 – Mon. Jun. 1st: Black Canyon of the Gunnison –>
Saturday May 30th we spent in Colorado Springs. On Sunday, May 31st, we began our trek westward. My goal for the day was to get a better sense of the family mines so that I can write the imagery correctly for my upcoming book.
Today we drove from Colorado Springs to Gunnison.
Our first quest of the day was for fudge. Not just any fudge mind you, but salted carmel fudge. My wife has been pining for some well-made salted carmel fudge ever since we bought some from the Alamo in San Antonio. I thought it was time to find some for her, so the first stop of the day was at Goldminers Nuts and Candy in Manitou Springs. Their fudge turned out to be pretty good, but the salted carmel wasn’t quite as good as the Alamo’s. Still, we’ve been enjoying it :-).
After the fudge stop, we began our climb into the mountains. Colorado Springs is around 6500 feet, while the small mining town of Victor is around 10,000ft. So, up, up, up we drove. The one problem we encountered on the climb was that the closer we got to Victor the more threatening the rain clouds became.
As we approached Victor from the north, we came upon the entrance to the American Eagles Overlook and Historic Mine. The entrance isn’t obvious, but if you look for the entrance in the photo below you’ll be at the right place.
This rock marks the entrance to the American Eagle Mine overlook.
Follow this road to the very end. There, you will find a guard and a small shack. Give them your name and you can drive up to the overlook.
UPDATE: Marty happened to have sand blasted an exact copy of this rim today. It looks like Todd’s rim is a Firestone rim.
Original Post: Todd was wondering if anyone recognized this 11×15 rim or what vehicle it might have come from? It’s a 5×5.5 lug pattern.
Looks in great shape.
“DESCRIPTION: Up for auction is a vintage Tyco Slot Car Track Set — Jeep CJ Snake-Track. The Tyco article number is 86617. The contents are in their original box. This set is from Italy. An incredible, rare find in this condition. The approximate measurements of the box are: 26.25 inches (L) x 17.5 inches (W) x 2.5 inches (H).
CONDITION: The vintage set is “new” and almost completely sealed. The original cellophane seal of this box is torn on one side of the box. Therefore, the set is now “open,” and I cannot call it “new” under eBay’s guidelines. However, the contents have never been played or tempered with, or removed from their slots. The back of the box has a small piece of tape to prevent the cellophane wrapping from ripping further. The box shows minimal ware, with no tears or creases. Overall, an incredible find in this condition.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/tag/5051621280.html
Looks promising!
“1949 willys wagon solid rust free body and frame 13,000 orig.miles flat head 4 cyl. 3 speed with overdrive.”
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/5053871301.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2500.
Needs brakes, but still looks like a good price.
“1965 Jeep CJ-6, all stock, needs TLC. Single owner since 1970. Not roadworthy due to needs new brakes. Off the road since 2006 but has been garaged and engine has been run monthly. In Buffalo since 1997 but always garaged during winters. Frame is solid. Engine and drive train work fine, engine and transmission rebuilt at 100,000 mi. Ramsey PTO winch in working condition. Soft top from 1970, fair condition. Needs body, seat, and other cosmetic work. Solid car for restoration or customization project. Terms: Cash, as is, where is. Buyer is responsible for pick up and transport.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $7600.
Looks to be a nicely modified truck.
“1951 Willy’s Pickup mounted on 1974 K-5 Blazer chassis. 383 Stroker; new 30″ tires;
Auto trans; new gas tank, gauges, side steps, exhaust pipe/ mufflers, floor shifter. Call or email with any questions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,900.
Sounds like it is a mix of MB & GPW parts.
“1942 WWII Jeep restored from the ground up, parade ready. Vehicle is in perfect working order. Ford body, Willy’s Engine. Jeep has been garage kept and used for private use and parades only, driven approx. 20 miles yearly. Sale includes manuals, restoration photos, and clean title. Must see to believe. Serious inquiries only, more information given at inquiry. Local pick up only, no shipping.”
UPDATE: Was $4500. **SOLD**
Seller seems upfront about the jeep’s lack pedigree.
“1943 ford gpw jeep,, not for the serious collector, non numbers matching engine, transmission, transfer case. The engine, transmission & transfer case work like they should, starts & runs fine, drives, stops, does everything it should but its not perfect, it is 72 years old.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was ‘Make Offer’
Craig forwarded this sad tale of a truck being consumed by its surroundings. Maybe you can make a difference in this abandoned truck’s life?
“I have a 1962 keep willys truck its sitting on a dram but no drive train the leaf springs are thill there , no bed and no front fenders but do have front grill , I have a clean title for it , looking to for trades let me know what you have”
Might be some value here.
“I’m looking to sell this Willy’s it’s a little project. It runs good it just needs seats, windshield frame and windshield, needs brake and signal lights, and need to find hole in brake line other than that it runs pretty good asking $1200 or would be willing to trade for decent motorcycle.”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/5051610279.html
Doug spotted this post.
“Two Jeep or Willys side shift transmission housings.One housing has both shift levers and both forks.The other is a bare case.Asking $50 for the case with forks and levers and $35 for the bare case.Also have to fit the side shift t90,one NOS shift lever #642898 and four NOS shift forks#640378.Lever or forks $15 each.Cash only call before 8 pm.No text.Thank you.”
http://limaohio.craigslist.org/pts/5053722499.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $25.
Someone must be interested in these.
“Jeep Renegade 2 Hood decals.Nos hood decals for 1971 Jeep renegade 2.One side of hood stripe is missing.Part number 985615.$25 cash only call before 8 pm.No text.Thank you.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400
“Metal tub – stamped JEEP
Windshield
Hood
Front Fenders
Dashboard
Tailgate”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/17/2015) The jeep looks solid.
“Very rare cj-6 tuxedo park model with a 1/2 cab hardtop and doors. I know the asking price might be high (I am from Denver :), but I’m uncertain of the value of such a rare special edition model so before letting it go for less than I should, I figured I’d start at a price I love, and see where that goes. Also, it needs a little to be drivable but figured it may be of no use to make it drivable if someone is buying it to tear down and restore, so I’m listing it now, just in case you can’t live without this particular one!
I just bought this and not sure what to do with it? Get it running and enjoy it, or sell it and make a bit of money, so you might get to decide for me?
Its currently not in road worthy condition but it did get driven onto the trailer, so it would not take much money to make it road worthy. A battery, a carb, and the brakes gone through, and I’m sure a few other bits, but its not far from being drivable.
The paint job is great from 50′ with old eyes, and downright “quick and dirty” from 5′ with just about any eyes, but its still presentable and a pretty neat truck.
Rust is not absent by any means, but its not a rust bucket either. See photos in link below.
Let me know if you have any questions.
I might be open to trade for a porsche 914…modified is ok (prefer 3.6 914-6 if I’m begging, or LS motor 🙂 but a project is not really what I can deal with right now so trades best if they are project free.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5028007612.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/19/2015) There’s a good amount of GPW here.
“1947 military issue flat fender Jeep Willys for sale. Asking $ 3,500. 4×4, 4 cylinder engine, not many rust spots and what is there is mostly surface rust. Recent tune up. Has front safari window. Would make a great hunting or ranch vehicle.”
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/5028831311.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1949.
(05/19/2015) Runs, drives, but needs a brake line replaced.
“58 fc150 runs drives will stop just needs front rubber brake line new fuel pump plugs wires points coil has flat head 4cyl with spicer 18 trans (standard shift) dana44s this is acwidetrac model needs drivers door or to fix the one that’s on it selling as mud truck /parts due to no title I’ve talked to the state trooper he said will be no problem gettin new vin and paper work for it they them 2000 obo”
For years West Coast Willys published a quarterly newsletter called the Dispatcher. Recently the organization turned over publishing responsibility to Norris-Banonis, the same organization that publishes those great Holy Toledo Calendars. They have upgraded the Newsletter into a Magazine, complete with high quality photos, accurate technical articles, and well-researched history.
There first issue was published in March of this year. I got a chance to read through it and I was really impressed. There simply isn’t another vintage jeep magazine out there that rivals what Norris-Banonis have created. The articles I read were interesting and informative. For example, not too many people know that automatic transmissions were tested in M-38s, let alone know the details about those transmissions.
To learn more or to subscribe, go here: http://norris-banonis.com/dispatcher.html.
UPDATE: Was $5500. **SOLD**
Dan spotted this find. Looks like a good price.
“1961 Willys wagon in awesome condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5600
(06/06/2015) Where’s the gas tank? It looks like it isn’t under the driver’s side seat.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A
170 CI inline six cylinder engine. Runs perfect.
Paint, Body looks good, no rust,
Needs new fuel tank, ”
<– Day 47 – Thu. May 28th: Back to the Springs | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 49-50 – May 30th-31st: Last Dollar & Madonna –>
I’m checking out a McLaren and an Indy race car.
On Friday Guy Kathe invited us to visit Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) and meet president of the raceway Bob Boileau.
PPIR began life as a horse racing track. In 1996, the facilities were transformed from hosting horses to hosting automobiles. The track subsequently closed in 2005, but reopened in 2008 when Guy and some partners purchased it. Eventually they brought aboard Bob as president.
Bob’s to the left. His collection of cars in is the background. He owned a Willys wagon until recently.
We arrived at the track at 1pm. We found Bob busily racing around on his golf cart. Almost the instance we jumped aboard his cart for a ride around the facilities it started to rain. The average rainfall in Colorado Springs in May is 2″. This year it has rain 10″!
Despite some intermittent drops, we got a quick tour. Bob pointed out some racing semi-trucks and explained that a new semi-truck racing circuit had formed in the US as a result of the success similar truck racing was enjoying in Europe. For some reason, more Europeans are showing up for truck races than for Formula One or other races. So, Bob and other track owners in the US hope to attract a similar following.
I asked Bob how he got started in racing. Bob’s told me his father was a racer who was involved in bringing Honda dealerships to the United States. Along the way he became the first to build and race a Honda car. That 1974 Honda is now in this Honda Museum. Bob began racing in 1982 and has enjoyed a successful career. You can see his eyes light up when he talks about cars. He loves them. Bob’s sons have followed in his path, becoming good racers themselves.
Overview of PPIR track that I found on the internet. the stands are on the left. I believe the photos is a few years old.
About this time during our visit the rain became pouring rain, so Bob wisked us to his office to show us an overview of the property. They have areas north and south of the track that they may use for off road racing or other group events. Then he showed us the race car that will likely win the Pikes Peak Climb this year. In 2014, it won all the practice runs. However, on the day of the race they discovered the frame was cracked, so they couldn’t race.
Joe in Mesa shared these photos of a jeep he saw at the local Kmart Cruise Night. I really didn’t know there were any Kmarts left!
He writes, I spoke to the owner who told me the cab was 50(?) Willys, front grill from a different Willys, 55 Chevy front axle, and 55 Ford pickup bed. I like the military theme and the graphics, sayings, and stickers. Nice guy, too. I told him about eWillys.com and said I’d be sending you the pics and info. He suggested the pic of the interior since he still kept the original shift pattern sticker inside the glove box.
