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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: Price dropped to $5000
(12/08/2015) Listed as a 1943, the body is later than that.
“Nice old willys jeep, All steel, Runs and drives, Ford 302 with 3 speed manual trans, Older build but cool, No Top. Very solid, no rust, No Trades, No lowballs, Leave your number and i will call you back.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5349910653.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Runs and drives.
“1951Willys CJ3A $8500.00 OBO call Vince
• Rhino lined tub and fenders from Smiths under coating.
• Cheaper than a 4 wheeler with more room and payload!
• Clear NM Title
• Engine has approx 500 put in 2014 Complete rebuild at Empire engines
• From 2010-2013 items installed:
• New exhaust/muffler
• Rebuilt wheel cylinders
• Installed new brake shoes
• New clutch
• New alternator
• New starter
• Seat belts
• Rebuilt carburetor
• Radiator refurbished by Performance radiator
• Sand blasted bare
• Newer primer and CARC OD military green paint
• Black accents
• New windshield glass
• All new rubber seals
• Rebuilt Carb from Skinners
• All new seat cushions and black vinyl seats front and back
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“2- 40s willys jeeps both for off road no titles.
red one runs as a 302 ford motor,brakes need to be worked on.
yellow one has a lot of good parts”
MIght be worth a look.
“Nice old jeep runs and drives
new master cyl.
Hard top and doors.”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/4826860617.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It’s a project/parts jeep.
“WWII Jeep
Did run when we parked it.
Looks mostly original.
This is definitely for enthusiasts. If you don’t know anything about these you probably don’t want it.
The longer this ad is up the more information I keep receiving from people educating me on what I have. It’s worth much more than $1500. But since that’s the price I decided on I’m not going to change it. However I have decided that the $1500 is a firm price. I hope someone with the money and time to restore it buys it. Would love to see it go to a good home. Cheers.”
No motor.
“Great project truck has everything but a motor and is set up for ford 302. Just got it but don’t have time. I know I will probably never find another one but need truck for work. Negotiable on price”
http://santamaria.craigslist.org/cto/4826194788.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
“1943 Willys MB Jeep parts or complete the rebuild, most parts are there, the motor has an M-38 head on it, ran when parked and jeep was taken apart in hopes of frame off restoration. Divorce forces sale. Needs alot to make it back to spec. The big missing things are seats, wheels and tires, gas tank, and windshield. The body is in process of having holes repaired but is solid. Needs sandblasting completed, frame work, and small things like knobs and etc. Front bumper, Rt step panel, fuel tank well and rear body panel are aftermarket, everything else is vintage like the gauges, GPW script transfer case”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was no price.
It’s a project.
“I have a 48 willys jeep for sale partly restored call or txt for info and pictures thanks”
UPDATE: Still Available.
Looks solid.
“1950 Jeepster for sale: it has a 4 cylinder engine(rebuild), new wiring, 12 volt battery, new top, new apolstery, new wheels & tires, new paint, new brakes. Show car winner, lots of trophy’s. Asking $12,500 Will trade or bring offer.”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4923742481.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1050.
(12/20/2014) Needs a motor at the very least.
“Antique 1946 CJ2A Willies Jeep with a sturdy metal frame and good body for fixing up. Restoration project. Needs a new motor. Transmission and 4-wheel drive work. $1050 or best offer.”
UPDATE: Was $200. **SOLD**
(12/17/2014) The seller recommends installing tubes in these.
“Up for sale is a set of 4 Goodyear Wrangler XT Terra Tires on white wagon style rims. The tires are 31 x 15.5 x 15. The rims are 5 lug 5.5 lug spacing. These tires are D.O.T approved but are best for off road use only. They are a flotation type tire. The tires have great tread left but are weather checked and should have tubes installed. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
(12/14/2013) This looks like a nice rig.
“1949 WILLYS JEEP WITH 350 CHEVY ENGINE, 4 SPEED OVERDRIVE, WENCH,OFF ROAD TIRES AND CUSTOM WHEELS. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. TOO MANY UPGRADES TO LIST, PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. EXCELLENT CONDITION
DWIGHT”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(08/30/2014) Sounds like it is still 24 volt.
“Drives like a willy’s and engine runs great even with poor carb rebuild. Two new batteries. All new plugs. New fuel cell, lines, and fuel pump. Extremely low miles, odometer reads 30k. Lights work and most importantly a monster of a heater. Custom enclosure and doors. Comes with a snow plow. The hydraulic motor and ram are the only things I have not addressed. The rear of the bucket is toast but the rest is pretty good. Just don’t have the time to finish this project. This vehicle has no title, but there may be one in the files of the International college on Federal. If you wish to rebuild a title is should not be a problem. I have a bill of sale from them and they may even have found the original by now. This all original Willy’s except for parts mentioned is in pretty darn good shape. Just needs someone with the know how and gumption to really finish her off.”
It’s the beginning of year seven for eWillys. Expect more jeeps, more adventures, and more great content!
Thanks to Roberto Flores for this Happy New Year’s illustration!
And to Alex at Tahiti Pacifique for this illustration:
This June 1955 article highlights a 30-hour Jeep PTO generator test run.
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Seth spotted this good looking truck. It has an updated drive train.
“400 SBC
35″ BFG Tires
Ford 9″ Rear Axle
Dana 44 Front
Detroit Locker in rear axle
Turbo 400 trans
208 tranfer case
Air bag suspension with 4 link front and rear
Onboard air compressor with 5 gallon tank
Each bag can be controlled individually”
UPDATE: Still Available. This doesn’t have all the CJV elements, but does have some (see Bob’s comments below). May be titled as a 1953. You can contact Aubrey at 480-223-8171.
“There is nothing more rugged then a Willys Jeep, especially a ’50s one with some patina. This 1950’s Willys CJ3A is almost completely original. If you’re into off-roading or just want a beast to drive around, this CJ3A is located in Phoenix, Arizona. I WAS JUST INFORMED THAT THIS IS A VERY RARE CJ. IT WAS MADE FOR THE MARINES IN 1950 AND ONLY 1000 WERE MADE. I AM NOT A CJ EXPERT IN ANY WAY – IM GOING BY THE ADVICE OF SOMEONE WHO IS. THE ENGINE IS ORIGINAL AND RARE. ONCE I HAVE MORE INFORMATION ON THE JEEP — I WILL AD IT TO THE SITE. The CJ3A was the first CJ Jeep to use the L-134 Go-Devil 4-cylinder engine. The 2.2 liter straight-4 produced 75 hp and 114 pounds of torque, which is plenty to pull this bare bones vehicle around.“
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
(12/23/2014) Look solid.
“1947 cj2a, rebuilt l134 flat head, new wiring harness, new master cylinder,brake lines,wheel cylinders, rebuilt transmission and transfer case,rebuilt carburetor, new beachwood canvas seats.
perfect body, no rust anywhere. New od paint.
done as a military tribute complete with invasion star on the hood.
Needs nothing but a new home.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/06/2015) There may be value here.
“Tub, Windsheild Frame, Tailegate and Hood are in solid condition. Have Willys Stamped into them. Tub not stamped(don’t think they did)
Frame, Springs
Custom rollcage (should fit other willy years) ITS SINGLE PEICE REMOVABLE
Dana axles
NO Running gear, no interior, no wiring, no fuel tank
BODY PARTS HAVE SURFACE RUST. IN VERY SOLID CONDITION OTHERWISE”
http://boise.craigslist.org/pts/5344933087.html
In 2010, Chris commented that a retired Ford Mechanic in Rancho Cordova, CA, built about 40 flatfenders. I believe he’s responsible for a variety of jeeps I call the “California Modded” jeeps. They often have an expanded windshield, implement a Muller Top, and have a lip added on the rear wheel wells.
Does anyone know the name of this mechanic or have any other information about him?
Here was Chris’ comment from this post:
There was a retired Ford mechanic in Rancho Cordova, Ca. that was building flatfenders for a while as a hobby. Back in the early 90′s he had built closed to 40. When he picked up a willys that didn’t have a a good windshield,the large windshield is what he put on. He has since passed away.
Here’s a bunch of photos Charles forwarded. Ann, I and the boys just returned from a two day trip to Olympic National Park. The story and pics on Thursday.
Colin forwarded this Antique Automobile Club of America list of old car movies, ads and other video related items. I couldn’t get it to work in the Safari browser on my Mac last night, but it worked find in Firefox.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700.
Has an aluminum body? Custom? Replacement?
“1947 all aluminum jeep willies. Zero rust. It runs, when put on jumper. This would be an excellent project for someone that wants to go through a old awesome jeep. Interior is mint. Original engine and drivetrain.it is a 5 speed. I am open to just about any trade just let me know!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Lots of mods. The ad includes pics of the restoration.
“The owner purchased this Jeep in 2012 with the hope of enjoying this classic car. It was already restored when he purchased it. He always kept it garaged and maintained, but unfortunately didn’t use it as much as he thought he would. It now needs a new home.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
(08/27/2014) Looks great.
“Restored Willys Jeep cj3a. Has a Ford – 289 V8 engine, dual exhaust.
Color is tan, with black seats. Sold as is. Odometer reads 1,300, but that is not correct. Still registered in Oregon where I bought it, but vehicle located in Carlsbad along with “clear” Title.“
