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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 $2300
(11/16/2013) If it is a 3A, then it has the wrong body.
“I have a 1953 jeep Willys. Alot of new parts( spark plugs, spark plug wires, points and condenser) all new brake system( master cylinder, brake shoes, wheel cylinders, brake lines, brake hoses and springs) runs really good and smooth also just had new starter put on! Upgrading to a yj and need the money to fix it up. Asking $2300 obo.”
UPDATE: Was $2800. **SOLD**
(10/28/2013) Unclear if it runs or if it has a windshield.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4200
(02/17/2013) This jeep is in good shape, but has the F-head installed.
“1952 Willy’s flat fender cj-2a jeep. Total body off restoration 2 years ago with base coat clear coat paint. Does have f-head motor and has extra hood. Extra set of rims and tires.12 volt system. Asking $4200 obo. If interested please call/text me at 989-621-1798. No emails!!”
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/4259671710.html
Here’s an illustrated treat from Roberto Flores.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s an unusual poster.
“Original poster , 40 x 28 , folded for mailing ( has multiple folds throughout and the folded up size is 7 x 10 , which would have originally been placed in an envelope and mailed by the government to the recipient ) , overall condition is excellent with some wear at several places at the folds , shows an early Jeep with 4 soldiers wearing early style army helmets , this spectacular image was probably originally created by Walter Richards in 1941 and this poster was printed by the Division of Information , Office for Emergency Management , Washington DC in 1942 . This information was obtained from the Internet : “Walter DuBois Richards made at least two posters during World War II. Throughout his nearly century-long life and the seven decades his career expanded, he was affectionately known as Wally. His first published works as an Illustrator can be traced back as early as the mid 1920’s in Rocky River, Ohio, when he wasn’t yet 20 years of age. They were something akin to doodles throughout the pages of his High School Senior Yearbook. As far as I know, his last published work as an artist was in 1987 for a Historic Preservation stamp of Timberline Lodge in Mt. Hood, Oregon.””
I can’t say I’ve ever seen “Cottonpicken Chickenpickers“. It’s a 1967 movie that features a CJ-3B in at least one scene.
“Cottonpicken Chickenpickers ’67 MAX SLAPSIE MAXIE ROSENBLOOM ARMY JEEP
This vintage original still shows a VERY RARE photo of (from left to right) MAX SLAPSY MAXIE ROSENBLOOM in an ARMY JEEP, DEL REEVES and HUGH X LEWIS.
Moviephoto from the movie: Cottonpicken Chickenpickers
Year of the photo: 1967
Size of the photo: Approximately 8 x 10”
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: Was $100. **SOLD**
“This is a solid metal table lighter, ashtray and cigarette holder. Made in Germany in 1950. If interested,”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Auction occurred January 1st, 2014.
This New Year’s Day auction in Laporte, Indiana, includes three jeeps and a trailer. However, only pics of a MB/GPW and a M-38 are shown.
MB:
M-38:
UPDATE: Was up for location auction. **SOLD**
This in-person-auction takes place January 7, 2014, in Meredosia, IL. The truck may make a good restoration project. Looks like it has been stored quite a while.
UPDATE: Was $21,995. **SOLD**
“1953 Willy’s Jeep. Amazing Condition GM Built 327 with aluminum head intake, T-10 4 speed, Headers, 2 gas tanks. Best Of EVERYTHING!! Over $15,000 In Running Gear Alone”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5100.
“Willy’s-Jeep Gladiator 1963 2WD Pickup, $5100 OBO. First production year of the Gladiator. This pickup was refurbished in 2010 with new paint, interior, 350 engine, transmission and sound system. Runs and drives great but steering and brake system are original and need updating. This Jeep pickup is rare and very well kept. Perfect for Jeep lovers.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $2500.
These also usually have posi-traction inside the Dana 44.
“83 dj5 mail jeep. Runs and drives good. Has a 3″ lift, new mud grip tires. It is two wheel drive but does good in snow and ice. These jeeps come factory with Dana 44 rear ends. Has a 4 cyl. Motor and automatic. Have clean Texas title. Registered and inspected. Lots of fun.”
I’m sure someone can use this.
“Willys pto gearbox working condition call 260-503-0074.”
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/pts/4218187485.html
“I have a lot of other Willys takeoff parts, manifolds, bell housings, T-90 transmission parts, etc. These fit a variety of CJ’s ,MB/GPW and M38 / M38A1”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Looks like there is some parts value here at the very minimum.
“1951 Jeepster Willys 1951 Willys Jeepster Roadster. Last registered in 1972, I have the registration and plate. This is a project car and needs complete restoration. Engine did turn over when I purchased two years ago.”
No pics provided.
“Like new Bestop full soft top, fits 50 to 53 Willys cj3a”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
(10/17/2012) Both are 7500 or ‘ll sell them seperate for:
-cj2a 6500
-trailer 2500…. firm..
Comes with a half hard top… 650 desperate for this but incluslded in the 7500 price..
Both are completely turn key.. ready for parade or wheelin… or just weekend drives to the store…
Jeep has 4cyl.. jeep Fhead… all stock…
Trailer is all stock..
Both are rust free… and everything works on both…
Both are currently reg.d with clean titles and titled as the yr they were built….”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
(03/09/2012) There’s been lots of work done to this project, but still plenty of project left.
“1951 M-38 flat fender 95% completed project. This was never supposed to be a frame off restoration/rebuild; you all know how that goes. But there was nothing I touched that wasn’t bent broken or needing to be replaced. I have complete photo documentation, I can send as many as you would like, of is jeep being taken down to the bare frame and build it from the ground up. Everything has been fixed, replaced or upgraded. I will make a list but there is just so much replaced that is practically a new jeep. It is not stock and was never intended to be a stock M-38. I have over $20,000 in parts, and that is what I have in receipts, not counting the dollar outlay without receipts. Many, many hours have gone into this jeep in the last three years. I am 61 years old, bad knees, shoulder, back and I lost my build partner so I am on my own. My physical condition precludes me from finishing this project without paying a fabricator to finish it for me. It’s time to move on for me. Make me an honest offer and I will consider it.
1951 M-38 complete frame off teardown
Cleaned, sanded, rust protection and bed liner material applied to frame, suspension, and body-tub.
New brakes front and rear
Dana 25 in front completely rebuilt by Diff works
New locking hubs
Dana 30 in back completely rebuilt w/new housing and a posi put in by Diff works
Custom winch plate
10,000 winch
33X12.5X 15 super swamper TSL tires
Radiator complete recore
1968 225 odd fire Buick v-6 w/new block hugger headers/ceramic coated
Extra 230 odd fire V-6 engine
Rebuilt carb.
3″ body lift
Custom steering
Hand built custom Dash using Ford racing gauges
New hydraulic clutch
New Heavy duty clutch
Rebuilt New Process 435 4 speed trans from full sized Bronco w/7-1 granny
New Bell housings and adapters from mounting to a T-18 transfer
Rebuilt leaf springs
New 20 place wiring harness
New original seats and seat covers
Quick release steering wheel
Custom gas can spare tire holder”
I found this article by the New York Times, eBay’s Strategy for Taking on Amazon, which explores eBay’s efforts to challenge Amazon. This is particularly interesting to me, because in September of 2013 eBay radically altered the commissions it paid third parties (like eWillys) who send buyers to it’s website. Since many of us have bought or sold on eBay, I thought I’d explain this a little.
Prior to September, if someone clicked on a link from eWillys, visited eBay, bid on an auction (or purchased something), and won, I’d receive a commission. For me it was a good way to generate a little money and motivated me to find unusual items on eBay that I thought would interest folks. For eBay, it’s a good way to encourage niche sites to send them high quality traffic. It was a win-win.
However, in September eBay altered the formula. Instead of awarding commissions based on a time frame that might have tracked a user over a 7 day window, now eBay will only pay a commission to a 3rd party if they purchase (buy-it-now) or win an auction within a 24 hour period. As you can imagine, there was a flurry of angry discussions from eBay traffic partners who watched in stunned amazement as their earnings suddenly plummeted by 50-80% (some were earning 10s of thousands of dollars). The overriding argument for the change was that eBay was transitioning away from auctions to a buy-it-now mentality.
In fact, in the article I mentioned at the start of the post, the New York Times claims that auctions currently represent only 30% of the purchases made on eBay. Even more interesting is how eBay is using its systems to act as the technology provider for large brick-and-mortar companies, such as Home Depot and Toys “R” Us. The company is becoming more and more focused on retail buyers and stepping away from their original core utility: auctions.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/22/magazine/ebays-strategy-for-taking-on-amazon.html?_r=0
Well, I thought I’d have time Christmas Eve night to post some jeeps, but we got very busy. I’ll post this for now (Thanks Charles) and take Christmas day off.
Patrick wanted to share this animated GIF he created. Great stuff!
During this parade Joe reports that a little girl yelled, “Look Mommy! They are searching for SANTA!!
Joe writes, “Christmas parade took place in Rehoboth Beach, DE recently and we were honored to join ranks with members of the 261st Coast Artillery group from nearby Fort Miles. They brought along their 1942 Sperry Searchlight to liven up the parade route. This war surplus light has an 8 million candlepower beam with a 25 mile range. The rig successfully TURNED OFF every streetlight it got near and the float driver for the parade entry directly behind us had to wear SUNGLASSES during the entire parade.
Videos were taken in the parade form-up area prior to the start of the parade………Jeeps included an M151A2 (depicting US Navy Shore Patrol) and a Willys MB.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $5500
“1960 Willys CJ3B unmolested or modified. Really nice condition, new fuel tank, carb, and paint is nice condition all 5 tires are in near new condition. garage kept and miles are original too 2463miles no rust.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
(10/25/2013) This looks like a nice jeeping rig.
“For sale 1951 willys flat fender. 289 ford motor runs good,t18, dana 30 front, dana 44 rear, lockers in both. Warn Free spool hubs on all 4 corners. Sits on 33’s. mounted Jerry cans. Highlift jack an full size spare come with. Also a warn wench. Askin 5500 obo.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/26/2013) Needs starter. Floors appear replaced.
“I have a 1948 Willys Jeep for sale. Needs some work and great if you are looking for a project. I put in a better motor. I put in up to date blinkers. Needs a starter motor. Other than that it has basically everything it needs. I am asking $3000 or best offer.”
http://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/4237806194.html
