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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.
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: Was $1000. **SOLD**
Body is not for sale, just the running chassis.
“Hello, I have a running rolling chassis for sale. Chevy 153 4 cylinder. Stock 3 speed transmission dana 18 transfer case. Stock 47 jeep axles. Heavy duty leaf springs. Stock steering set up with column. Basically going to pull my tub off and sell the rest. I have another frame I’m building from the ground up with newer axles and a 350.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000
(12/27/2013) “I have a 1941 military jeep willy that is good condition it has all new tires,seats,roof,paint and runs good nothing wrong with this jeep these are very rare and I think $7,000 is a good price but I am willing to go lower give me a call if interested you can contact me at 520-808-5883 thank you for looking”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/4386447366.html
<– Day 4 – Mar. 23rd: Hurray for Ouray | OVERVIEW | Day 6 – Mar. 25th: TinkerTown and the Turquoise Trail –>
Rusty and me with his FC-170. This seemed like an appropriate photo to start the post since the FC Roundup is only a few days away.
We woke up a little lazily on Monday morning. We knew we had a long drive ahead of us from Durango to Santa Fe, but we wanted to peruse a little of Durango before we left, so we hunted down some breakfast using an iPhone App called Ness (that won’t be around much longer), which calculates the time of day to suggest nearby restaurants (for mornings it will find breakfast places for example) and provide ratings. That’s how we found the Durango Diner in downtown Durango.
The Durango Diner had a wide selection of breakfast items that looked good, including two eggs & a chile relleno, which was my choice. I expected to just get the eggs and the relleno, but instead there was a heap of hash browns with green chile sauce (love that New Mexican Green Chile sauce, even in Colorado). It was a lot of food and if there’s one thing I’ve learned on these trips, eating light saves money and bathroom stops. So, I ate a good portion then pushed it away, reluctantly.
I liked the sauce enough to get a “to-go bottle” of it.
We left Durango and quickly found ourselves wandering through northern Idaho, or what looked like northern Idaho to us. Southern Colorado felt remote and looked beautiful as we drove through endless forested valleys with the occasional ranch.
Today’s trip from Durango to Santa Fe
UPDATE: I had mistakenly labeled this a BRC-40. Craig corrected me.
Neat photo with caption. The Associated Press labels it a Blitz Buggy.
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Ted asked me to post these parts that he is selling on eBay.
1) PTO Shaft – View item on eBay
2) Drum Pulley – View item on eBay
3) Dual Output PTO – View item on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3300.
(09/23/2013) That’s an unusual patch/hole in the cowl. It looks solid.
“Winch
New Power Steering
Rare 1/3 Metal Cab
In family for years
Cash only, no trades”
<– Day 3 – Mar. 22nd: Old Bones and Old Jeeps | OVERVIEW | Day 5 – Mar. 24th: Talking Jeeps w/ Worn Rusty Hubbs –>
Here’s our selfie at an overlook just south of Ouray, Colorado. Ann is putting on a brave face for the camera, but she’s very scared in that photo. This overlook hangs over the edge of a steep cliff.
With beautiful blue skies overhead, we started the day in Grand Junction with our sights set on the mysterious Colorado National Monument. Having done no research on it, and trusting Dean’s advice from yesterday, we started at the western entrance of the park near Fruita.
Today we drove from Fruita to Durango.
After the ranger station, the road climbs quickly, switching back and forth, tunneling through rock, and teasing the driver (who should really keep his eyes on the road according to Ann) with beautiful views of the Grand Junction Valley. Those travelers familiar with Southern Utah will instantly recognize the red sandstone walls, the juniper trees, and narrow canyons.
After four miles of driving, we arrived at the visitors center, a complex perched near a canyon wall with a view toward some of the amazing pinnacles that dot the landscape. Inside the visitors center we learned about John Otto, the man that made the Monument happen. His early vision included an amazing road full of switchbacks that would allow cars to traverse the park from one end to the other. Hi dream might not have become a reality had the Depression not happened, for it provided all the cheap labor ($1/day/per person) he need to carve a twenty-three mile road through the park.
After driving the road, it’s my opinion that it is one of the truly unique features of the park. There aren’t many places along the drive that don’t feature beautiful views. It is one continuous bit of eye candy from start to finish.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Wait, that’s not a government issue mask! The three pictured from left to right are: CPL. Arthur Smith of New York City, NY, PFC. Matty Furyal of Detroit, Michigan, and PVT. Carl Carlson of Norwalk, Connecticutt.
“1944- U.S. troops in Italy with a mask of Mussolini attached to the bumper of their jeep.”
As Marc noted to me, the photo appears more likely to have been taken in the late 1940s. Perhaps it was a photo that wasn’t released until 1958?
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Willys Motors Employee in Vintage Jeep. Photo has staple hole top right corner & waving Photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is dated 6/17/1958.”
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Listed as a ’48 and a CJ-3A, so unclear if it is a 2A or a 49 or later. It appears to have a replacement body at the very least.
“I’m always looking for something new, Jeep CJ, hotrod, muscle car, fox body mustang conv. Must be in great shape to trade for my Willys Jeep
Willys is a 1948 CJ3A, new everything, Chevy 4.3, th350, ETC, way too much to list, just needs paint to finish. contact for more info, MUST include your trade info.”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/4384032544.html
Maybe some value here?
“I will sell or trade for an AR15 223 or 308. This is a project that my son and I started but other things became more important!! Starts runs and drives… Needs new body but everything that is embossed with WILLYS is in good shape.. Hood, front grill etc..all new brakes and some new lines a few years ago. Frame is SOLID! I have a parts jeep to go with it… No engine and frame is junk! but trans, front and rear axles, original rims. I have the hard top that may go with it depending on the AR and shape!!”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4388820026.html
It’s missing the side steps and the parking brake at the very least. It appears to run and drive.
“This is a daily driver that entertains original running gear. Although the numbers have not been matched on the engine it’s believed to be the model L-134 Hurricane. This unit is not overly pretty but an excellent start for a rebuild. New brakes, wheels and very good tires. Every where we go we find ourselves engaged in fun conversation about the “jeep” My ambition was to put it back together to show the 1951 Marine field colors as my wife’s father was a decorated marine during the Korean war campaign. Please serious inquires only,”
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/4387231327.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
It only gets 11 MPG? That seems a little low to me.
“Selling my mail jeep. It runs and gets 11 miles to the gallon, has a rca sound system. Its a right hand drive. Comes with a full set of chains. Needs some work though. Asking $2000 for it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
“1963 cj3b trail rig for sale. 225 Buick v6 3speed tranny, Dana 300 twin stick tcase. Full custom roll cage with seats mounted to cage. Lifted, will fit 35s. Dana 44 rear with a Detroit, amc20 front with a lockrite, 5.38 gears. Asking 2800 obo. Started and ran last time I tried it, but did have a slight wiring issue which made a wire going to the distributor a hot wire and jeep would not turn off when turning the key off. Can send more pics, and happy to answer any questions.”
Could use some cleaning, but appears solid.
“I am selling a self assembly aluminum jeep top. It went on a 1946 Willy’s CJ2 Jeep. The sticker on the inside of the jeep top says – Allstate Jeep Body, Model Number 73461111, Sears, Roebuck, and Co. It is $700 or best offer.”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/4389051379.html
UPDATE: Was $5500. **SOLD**
“Price is firm, Trailer tracks PERFECTLY, you dont even know its back there, Gets great looks at car shows and parades. Made from a 1995 Tub, original rear and suspension, 2 inch ball hitch, LED Lights rear and side, I used it for sales calls, always got the people outside to look at it when I pulled in. Trailer has 2 batteries in a custom well behind the rear where the gas tank would normally go. Reverse lights have a custom Flasher with remote to use as back up lighting or strobe lighting. Custom made cover waterproof , wheels are from a 2011 Wrangler but can be swithced back by just removing the adaptors back to TJ or older styles. Different lug measurements. paint has a few spots of werar but overall very cool and fun to take out. Please do NOT respond asking my lowest price or how much you’ll offer me to “Take it off my hands” ,, I dont need to sell if but I just dont use it as much and its only sitting in my driveway, was covered every winter.
Heres the You tube video walk around of it – – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFbnxwMA4KA —
UPDATE: Still Available
(01/13/2014) Here’s a fun looking truck.
“429 Ford Motor C6 9″ rear end, gauges and tack, all steel body, new tires: fast and fun $ 10,500 obo Jim 541-545-6094”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
(01/28/2014) This has an unusual rear seat setup.
“1948 Jeep – Willys CJ2A.
Original condition, runs and drives great. No Issues, Current Registration.
Asking Price $5,800 Leave Message.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(07/30/2013) Runs, but needs work.
“Moved must sell! $2,500 OBO. Serious inquiries only please reply to this post.
1947 Willy’s flat fender. All original, PTO, hard top, etc. Runs, but needs TLC. My project that I am unable to finish.”
http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/4388342818.html
<– Day 2 – March 21st: From Salt Lake City To Vernal | OVERVIEW | Day 4 – Mar. 23rd: Hurray for Ouray –>
Dave shares his unique seat implementation, which will allow the seat to be tilted back or released entirely using the custom sliding seat attachments he’ll install for his seats.
We started our day planning to leave Vernal, Utah, and drive to Dinosaur National Monument, before heading for our final destination in Grand Junction, Colorado.
But, before we left our motel’s parking lot, we spotted our first ‘feral’ jeep of the trip, a CJ-5 that was right across the street from us. The snowplow on the front suggests this utility vehicle’s singular purpose.
Satisfied with a quick photo, we were on our way, but not before one final dinosaur bid us a farewell.
Dinosaur National Monument is about a 20 minute drive east of Vernal. The monument was established in 1915 after Earl Douglas discovered a quarry of bones near the small town of Jensen, Utah. While known for the amazing dinosaur history, much of the Monument consists of over 200,000 acres of rugged canyons. Apart from exploring the Monument, there are many other day trips which could keep a person busy exploring. We plan on returning to the area at some future point and spent several days driving the backroads.
This is the Quarry building. No, this is not some cheap ploy to encourage Jeep Corp to sponsor our trips . . . unless it works.
The former river bed behind Ann is full of bones. It was cool 20 years ago when I saw it for the first time and is still cool today.
We made sure Henry had a great view.
That jeep and trailer look pretty loaded up!
“Original advertisement for their C-82 Packet cargo plane showing an Airborne Signal Team loading a Jeep and radio trailer.”
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Dan spotted this stock CJ-5.
“This is a rare opportunity to pick up an original barn find 1955 Willys CJ-5 Serial number 57548, registered with California yellow plates. This is the first year of the Willys CJ-5 series Jeeps, mid-production 1955, via serial number confirmation. Literally found on a farm!
This Jeep is so original, the rear seat factory holes have not been punched out, and the vehicle has absolutely zero RUST and extremely straight! And has original 1950’s Koenig Iron Works, Inc. Model Number 520 hard top (not pictured, but in the same patina condition as of the Jeep), plus 1950’s rare Palomino Incorporated tow bar and jerry can.
I’ve just put brand new Deestone 7.00 x 15 traction tires, including spare. New exhaust, new carburetor, wires, cap and rotor, and all fluids have been replaced.
This vehicle is perfect for your ranch, cabin, fishing, hunting, trail riding, or just adventure camping, and an absolute brilliant candidate for restoration. This truly is a Willys or Jeep lovers dream find. Parts alone are worth more than asking price.”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4378079604.html
The seller notes this is “bone stock”, but I can’t determine which stock model this one is. There may be some value here, but it isn’t “bone stock”.
“,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, FIBERGLASS BODY,,,,,,,,,FORD ,,,,, MODEL JP ,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 4 CYLINDER ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, TOP IS FAIR CONDITION ,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, HAS NOT BEEN STARTED FOR 9 YEARS ,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, NO TITLE BUT WORKING TO GET ONE ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,, I didnt know what to click on in the title area so I just chose salvage …………”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4382131246.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
Still 24 volts.
“1954 Willys Military jeep M38A1 1/4 Ton 4×4
Original 4 cylinder engine with 24 volts system, 3 speed manual transmission
Runs and drive great, has mounted tow bar, original instrument panel with tactical lights.
Clear title and current CA non-op registration.”
