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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 .
Here’s an interesting brochure.
“This is a Willys Original Folio. Opens to approx. 16 x 22″ Folds closed for mailing.”
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Glenn spotted this unusual brochure.
“original Part Color Folder , 8.5 x 11 Folded , 17 x 11 Unfolded , Has Horizontal Folds , Jeep Trailer , Israel.”
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I didn’t know Donald drove jeeps, but here he is driving a flattie.
“Pin 1433: Disney’s Animal Kingdom – EST 1998 (Donald)
New Donald Pin released at Animal Kingdom April 8, 2000. Donald is in a pale green jeep with the tree from Animal Kingdom behind him. Along the top it says, “Animal Kingdom Park Established 1998” This pin is also known as the “Animal Kingdom Nostalgia” or “Commemorative” pin.
Pins in this series include: #1433, #1434, #1435, #1436″
*** THANKS TO PINPICS.COM FOR PIN INFO AND DESCRIPTION ***
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This is a nice looking truck.
“Up for sale is my 1954 Willys pickup. Body work was done prior to my purchase of vehicle, I have won 1st place in parades and car shows.
All gauges have been updated, and original are still in the vehicle, fuel gauge does not work, need new in-tank sensor. All electrical has been replaced (all new wires) and it is now a 12V instead of 6V.
The speedo and odometer did not when I purchased vehicle, but has been fixed so not sure of exact milage. I replaced the motor with another origional hurricane 4(THIS MOTOR WAS USED, UNSURE OF MILAGE OF MOTOR OR VEHICLE) .
Emergency break was completly redone. This jeep has lock out hubs, a big +. This jeep has new interior, with the origional interior push button door release.
Tires and rims are new.”
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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was on eBay and located in the UK.
“ORIGINAL WW2 WOODEN VICTORY 1945 TOY GPA WILLYS JEEP , UNUSUAL ITEM , 8.2 INCHES LONG AS SHOWN IN GOOD CONDITION 100% WW2 MADE TOY ”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was on eBay.
(12/19/2012) This looks good.
“For sale is a 1972 jeep cj5. It was purchased new by the canfield fire department in ohio and was used as a brush truck. It has a 304 V8 in it with a 3 speed, runs and drives perfect choke and everything still works fires right up. has like new tires on it with probably less than 200 miles on them. it has a warn 8000lb planetary drive type winch on the front of it which cost 2000 alone and it is still equipped with the light on top the radio the siren, and tank and pump in the back that runs perfect. it is 100% rust free and original minus the paint it was originally yellow the fire department had it painted red when they bought it and it still looks great, still even has windshield washer bag, and a working e-brake also still has the original brakelines too. i have the original service manual for it as well as all the maintnence records, overall a very nicely kept jeep that would make a collector a fine addition. or restore, keep in mind that this was used for brush fires and such therefore it has minor dings and dents mostly just the front fenders it isnt perfect but it is nice for its age. if you need any more details about it just ask so you know 100% what you are bidding on… (odometer shows 4370 miles and i was told this is accurate by the fire department and that is what the title says however the speedo quit on me while on my way to work about a week ago so it will need fixed i even found someone that does it, but you can tell just from driving it that it is extremely tight (even the manual steering that is known to always be sloppy on these jeeps and the transfer case is almost silent when in 4wd so i 100 percent believe the mileage.”
UPDATE: **Sold** Was $12,000.
This looks solid.
“This is a very nice complete restoration. All it lacks is a parking brake handle. Original flat head 4 cylinder. Runs and drives perfect.”
This has the coil springs on the rear along with a rear PTO and T-98 side shift.
“Hi! I have for Auction here what I think is a 1961 CJ5 Willys Jeep. It has many valuable parts. It is stuck. I do not have the title. This Jeep originaly had a Jeepatrench attachment on it. Would be good if you are looking for some parts. Help yourself to a good deal. Happy Bidding!”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
The front cross member on this looks odd.
“Great jeep for the outdoors. New shocks, clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, motor and transfer case mounts. Runs good and ready to go!”
No pics provided.
“1955 Model Runs Good”
http://odessa.craigslist.org/cto/3512341545.html
UPDATE:**Status Unknown** Was $500. Note the hood looks like a teardrop Bobcat style.
Except for the dash, the body looks good. This is the third Parkette body I’ve seen in Georgia.
“Its 1946 frame with a 1964 fiber glass body on it. It has been painted with truck bed liner I have a tranny and transfer case that is good. The body’s in good shape its has a few places where the fiberglass has spider webbing. It has a few parts that come with it. I got in on trade just putting it on here to see what else is out there trades are welcome.”
No pics provided.
“1947 jeep willys flattie/flat fender for sale… started frame off restoratiin with frame sand blasted and painted. setup and had ford small block v8 installed but sold mustang motor and project will need engine and bellhousing. has trans and transfer case with driveshafts and everything else all done. body was sanded down for paint, was a southern tenessee vehicle with very clean body. has full roll cage and lift. looking to get 2500.00 for it or trade for comparable valued ski doo, polaris, arctic cat, yamaha snowmobile…”
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/3511959437.html
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(12/20/2012) It’s rough.
“1951 Willys M-38. Runs, drives. Holds antifreeze, 40# oil pressure. Has no brakes.
Body is very repairable, Exterior and floors have some rust through. NOT terminal by any means!
I’m not sure the motor is original military, but it is an L-134. There is no S.N. on the front of the motor.
Mileage is unkown, gauges are broken
I think the hood and grill are civilian. I have an M38 grill that will go with the Jeep.
The top is a military aluminum ” Arctic Top”.
Frame and running gear are military.
Clean Pennsylvania title in my name.
Jeep must be picked up or you arrange shipping.”
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I created a post with a list of wiring schematics, but it was deleted somehow. This page provides a temporarily replacement. I’m sure I had links to where I found these, but I will have to relocate them.
CJ-2A wiring Diagram
CJ-3A Wiring Diagram
1956 CJ-3B Wiring Diagram
1965 CJ-3B Wiring Diagram
1972 CJ-5 Wiring Diagram
1978 CJ-5 Wiring Diagram
Craig found this photo from the August 1956 issue of Willys News
The Last Chancer, a wooden train built on a jeep platform, is documented at the Helena History Museum. You can view additional pictures at the Museum page. A Last Chance Train still exists, but has been upgraded.
In this early picture taken in 1954 you can see what appears to be a CJ-3B peering out from it’s enclosure.
Here is the Train as of 1957.
The Last Chancer made an appearance in the 1956 issue of Popular Science on page 104:
Check out the unusual set up on the back of the green CJ-3B. Does that jeep have a rack over the top, too? This postcard shows at least 6 jeeps.
I’ve never heard of this book. Jack Townend wrote a variety of children’s stories.
“FOR SALE IS A VERY RARE HOMEFRONT CHILDS BOOK FROM THE WW2 ERA.
IT IS ENTITLED; ‘JENNY THE JEEP’ BY JACK TOWNEND PUBLISHED BY FABER & FABER, LONDON.
THE BOOK HAS THICK CARD COVERS WHICH ARE VERY COLOURFUL.
THERE ARE BLACK AND WHITE AND COLOURED ILLUSTRATIONS INSIDE WHICH ARE REALY BEAUTIFUL AND VERY EVOCATIVE OF THE TIME. THE BOOK MEASURES APPROX JUST UNDER 8 3/3 INS WIDE BY APPROX JUST OVER 5 INS TALL.
THE STORY CENTRES AROUND A JEEP CALLED JENNY WHO WAS MADE IN THE COLOUR PINK INSTEAD OF GREEN AND ALL THE OTHER JEEPS DIDN’T LIKE HER! THEN ONE DAY ALL THE JEEPS SET OF FOR ITALY AND ALL THE GREEN JEEPS TRIED TO STOP JENNY FROM GETTING ON THE SHIP BUT SHE MADE IT. JENNY MANAGES TO PULL A TREE TRUNK OUT OF THE WAY FOR THE SOLDIERS AND IS HAILED AS THE ‘QUEEN OF THE JEEPS’ AND IS ALLOWED TO GO IN FIRST POSITION! AFTER THE WAR THE JEEPS ARE TO BE SOLD AND JENNY IS CHOSEN BY AN ITALIAN MAN TO BE AN ICE CREAM CART, WHICH SHE IS VERY HAPPY ABOUT!
THIS IS A LOVELY STORY AND WOULD CERTAINLY HAVE ENTERTAINED CHILDREN DURING THE DARK DAYS OF WW2.”
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2. Another Jenny the Jeep book is available on Amazon for $101.
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was priced at $7800
“These 47 Sedan Deliverys are hard to find, especially in this condition. This vehicle is an older hot rod that has a 1964 Chevrolet 327 c.i. 4bbl. with a Turbo 350 transmission and B&M shifter. This power feeds a 57 Chevrolet 3:56 positraction rear end. This panel has power steering and power disk brakes on front from a 72-76 Camero. Has Steward Warner gauges and tach, updated upholstery and good tires. Tires are 14” front and 15″rear with beauty rims and baby moon caps. It still has the planar front suspension wih the transverse leaf spring and needs new shocks, which are redily available. This is an older hot rod that has many updates incorporated into the running of this vehicle. The paint shows a little wear and it needs a new passengers side windshield and door window as seen in the pictures. The side windows have been updated to one piece with the removal of the stationary vent windows. This vehicle is licensed until May of 2013, but is currently on suspension because it is not insured, but it is comletely road worthy. I recently installed new upper A frame bushing and have lower bushings but they are not installed. Drive it while you refresh the cosmetics and enjoy the “hot summer nights”. Asking $7800 but open to offers. No trades and I have plenty of projects. Call Hap at (559) 960-6771. I will not respond to text so don’t waste your time, call if your really interested.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
It looks like to me that the cargo area floor panel was replaced. There’s some usable parts here.
“You are bidding on a 1947 Willys CJ2A that I acquired for a future project. Another opportunity has become available so I have elected to sell this. First off, the vehicle has a clean title in my name and I personally think it would be a very good start to a restoration project. As for its condition, I will try to descibe it as best I can pointing out what I see as the good an bad points . . . more on eBay”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It looks like this may have had a diamond plate strip along the passenger side at one time. If the body is solid as it appears this might be worth a look.
“28k miles, Original 134 L Head Go Devil 60hp motor, T90 transmission, Dana 25 Front axle, Dana 41 Rear, Dana 18 Transfer case
Starts, runs, drives. Not cut up and modified. No frills old jeep Converted to 12v fun little jeep will go anywhere and pull anything.
Don’t have time to for it any more.
No low ball offers, Don’t waste my time.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
“real nice 49 cj3a. just did a frame off refurbishing. looks and runs great with original matching numbers engine and running gear. also an unrestored original civilian trailer and pto winch I’ll through in for the right deal
floors and body channels replaced with new.
frame sandblasted and painted
body and frame painted navy grey
engine has 30,000 miles on previous rebuild
all running gear inspected and resealed as needed
seats, original heater, rims and other parts sandblasted and powdercoated.
new non-directional military tires (5)
new military canvas seats
new repro gauges
new wiring
new fuel tank
new rubber and steel brake lines
other new stuff I can’t think of right now”
This has an updated motor.
“This is a 1954 jeep it is lifted and needs a little body work but for the age of the jeep it is in good shape.
it has very little rust no dents and all gauges work.
4×4 works good and the high and low range work. It has a Buick V8 215 small block aluminum motor in it and i just had both drive lines replaced by six states.”
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/218833
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(10/31/2012) It runs and drives.
“Straight 6, original running gear, 3 inch lift, everything works, A lot of fun to drive. Obviously need new seats but the tub is in good shape with minimal surface rust. We don’t have the time right now and I would hate to see it rot away in the yard. ”
