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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 $6000.
It looks like this sat outside for a while, rusting.
“Posting a 1945 WWII Jeep project jeep. Tub is restore-able, gages are in good condition, everything sealed, transported last month from Texas. Email me at cashcrow2052 at gmail.com for questions, specific pictures, or a meeting on purchasing a WWII Willys jeep. $6000 Or best offer.”
It is dirty, but is it rusty?
“This is a restore gem right here. I have had for many years but don’t have the time, money or drive to restore it like it deserves. For a project it would make a great rig. Body and everything is in fair shape for what it is. You can reach me at email or two/0/eight/6/nine/9/seven/9/four/2.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3447572269.html
It runs, but looks rough.
“1948 willys jeep 4cyl runs but needs work good project or ??? was used on ranch for many years registration is currently on NON-OP PINK IN HAND”
http://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/3450790629.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/28/2012) Bob spotted this one. That sure looks like a Bobcat fiberglass body to me, based on the wide rear top lip and the steps that taper to the body fold.
“1946 Willys CJ 2
Rare fiberglass, flat fender, military style body.
1960’s Chevy Iron Duke 4 Cylinder engine. 3 speed high and low 4 wheel drive
Summit Racing seats and cushions
Custom pedals
New bikini top
New Cragar Wheels
Wrangler Tires
Some custome diamond plating and ’65 Mustang tail lights
Newer military OD green paint. Alot of work was done to this car.
Call Rick at 330-753-0553”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/3447453825.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(11/14/2012) Lots of customization here.
1946 Willys set up for SBC and tranny, tub and frame where stretched 9inches, 4 inch springs over XJ axles, power steering, power brakes, brand new 35-12.5-15 Thornbirds on soft 8 rims, rhino lined inside, with race seats and harnesses, all new wiring and gauges please call for more info”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is rough with rust. It appears to have a twist looking from the front.
“For Sale a 1947 Willys Jeep with a Clear Title Starts up and sounds good Not the original engine. Has the same # of my friends 1952 army jeep.Was told buy owner that engine had been rebuilt. Then parked in 2003. I put a new gas tank in it & points, master cylnder,& brake lines, plugs. Started up. I have driven it around my yard, but the brakes don’t work. Previous owner has patched the floor & other areas will work to drive as is. Underneath is rusty so is where you see primere. Frame is pretty solid except for right by the front spring mounts, there is alittle bit of rust. I took pictures they will be the last two. if you need more info let me know.THIS JEEP NEEDS A LOT OF WORK BUT IT RUNS & DRIVES & CLEAR TITLE IN MY NAME It is also advertised localy so i reserve the right to end the auction early.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6250
(11/01/2012) Not sure about the rear bumper, but everything else looks good.
“Runs good, drives good, looks good. 4-wheel drive, high/low range, 4 cyl f-head engine. 30k original miles. New shocks, tie rod ends, newish tires, 3.5 inch lift, converted to 12 volt, recent brake overhaul including all wheel cylinders, lines as well as shoes, rebuilt carb, new wiring, refurbished wooden flooring etc. All fluids recently changed, no rust and recent repaint, clean inside and out and underneath. Ready to go to a new home.”
Bob spotted this Yogi Bear game sporting a jeep today. The jeep looks CJ-3Bish to me. Looking on eBay, I found four different games for sale.
1. View a Yogi Bear Game on eBay
2. View another Yogi Bear Game on eBay
3. View still another one on eBay
4. View one more on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s an early Slattie.
“1941 willys mb slat grille. this is a very early jeep. according to the gee 503 dot com. some say it is a first or second day production.
I will list specifics that this jeep has. it has a running willys engine. with a mb 111471 that is the number on the water pump housing on the jeep engine. which consequently is the vin number. no dash plate with number or number on the frame.
this engine runs and purrs like a kitten. I base all my information of the g503 where this is a possible us replacement army engine out of the 50s but it is NOT the correct engine.
Some awesome pieces are included in the sale. Slat grille radiator (which may have a leak in the middle) Gas gauge. previous owner said it worked when the tank was full. but I doubt it. don’ tknow. air filter is early as well. there a slat air deflectors on the side of the fenders. and the big one on bottom of the hood. engine smokes a little when it is first fired up. but the jeep drives starts stops. all three gears work”
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/30/2012) This is a project. The windshield vent looks like it opens upside down.
“I have a project willys for sale. Has a buick v6 in it. needs a new home asap make offer email for info”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3450421725.html
A quick update; It was a good month:
1. Total page views topped 11,200,000 as of the end of November since eWillys began. Almost half of those have been in the past twelve months.
2. In October and November total page views per month topped 500,000.
3. The total number of posts on eWillys passed the 20,000 post mark.
4. This was the best advertising month ever, which helps keep the lights burning and my fingers typing. Because of that, I’ve been able to purchase a few brochures and other useful content items which I will share over time.
Just a few updates this morning and tomorrow so I can focus on writing.
UPDATE II: Clint did some research on Farm-aide and uncovered some additional information.
This is an ad for the Mellen plow that was used in conjunction with the Farm-Aid Hydraulic attacher.
If you click on this link you can see one of Farm-Aid’s patents: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/2553826.pdf
This article indicates the Krause Manufacturing Company bought Farm-Aid in 1948: http://ifphc.org/pdf/Heritage/2000_03.pdf
UPDATE: John found a couple pics related to Fair-Aide
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John from Saskatchewan, Canada, has a question about the Farm-Aid Implement Company from Norwalk, CA. John wanted to know more about the company or about the implement. I did a few searches, but all I could learn was that the company was sold in 1948 to Krause Plow. Anyone have any additional information about this rare disc equipment?
The March 1944 issue of Popular Science has an article about the “Seagoing Jeep” and an article about the Tugg.
View all the information on eBay
You can also view this issue at Google books. This is the link to the Sea Going article:
This is the link to the Tugg article:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks nice enough, but if you look at the pic under the driver’s side it has a piece of channel welded to a body mount. That seemed odd to me.
“Wow its very hard to call any Military truck a NUMBER ONE,but this stunning 1954 Willys M38A1 is pretty close, they never even left the factory like this! You could eat your dinner off of her and with a RUST FREE body and 11,366 miles from new she is very rare too! So in the spirit of a real auction she is for sale at NO RESERVE! But because quality always makes good money, she will not go cheap, but you will love showing her! Find another show worthy 1954 M38A1 that will actually get a new owner at the end of auction!!!! BID NOW! Its your only chance!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $275.
Walter forwarded this toy.
“1950’s Hamilton Pedal Jeep
unrestored.
works
missing steering wheel and 1 center cap for wheel.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“this is a super nice 1954 willys truck 2 wheel drive.power steering,power disk brakes .the cab,frame and drive shaft have been extended all professionaly done.it has a rebuilt 327 sb chevy with a mild cam,rebuilt turbo 350 trans ,rebuilt ford 9 inch rear end I have $28.000 in reciepts.It has a mustang inependent front end with stainless “A” arms all professionally done.stainless steel gas tank (new).has (vintage air) air conditioning blows super cold ,new lumbar leather seats.there was no corners cut on this build,this truck was built about 15 years ago and has only had 2600 miles put on it since it the owner is retiering and selling off some of his collection.runs and drives perfect.it is curently registered.drive it anywere no disapointments.Good luck and happy bidding”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
This looks in good shape.
“This is a 95% restored 1953 M38-A1. It cranks, runs, and drives like a new one. The body is perfect. All it needs to be 100% is new canvas seat cushions, top, and top bows. Come and drive it and you’ll be hooked. For a nearly 60 year old vehicle, it is amazing. I am asking $7500.00 or interesting trade”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
This might be worth a look.
“Outstanding project 99% complete only missing fuel tank. Motor was rebuilt at one time but it has sat for a few years now so will need work. email or call for more info.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was eBay
This sports custom Yale Fire Department seats. It’s just a nice little extra on a M-715 Fire truck that needs restoration.
“1 & 1/4 ton Jeep Kaiser with a Mercury 350 engine (yes it is a converted boat motor with headers). It was in running condition when parked two years ago. 1968 model. Originally purchased new by an Oklahoma Fire department and has been in their possession ever since then. Was still used periodically until two years ago when parked (indoors). Will likely need a battery, new fuel, some brake work…..not really sure what else. Tires have a lot of tread and are holding air just fine. I heard the engine turn over with a jump just the other day but it wouldn’t stay running. Needs maintenance before running well on it’s own again. It was said that this could compete with the best rock crawlers around. I haven’t personally seen it in action or driven it myself, just re-selling it to pay some bills. I’m sorry in advance, I don’t have any historical mechanical maintenance information for it and won’t be able to answer any technical questions. You’re basically buying what you see in the photos. You likely know more about these than I do….”
Neither of these run.
“These jeeps are in good condition.2 could easily be made into 1 or both could actually be restored. Do not currently run.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3446476772.html
I bought this wooden puzzle jeep the other day. It came assembled, so of course, I took it apart. It turns out that putting it together wasn’t as easy as I thought, but I did get it together. You can see me celebrating my ‘victory’ (well, that’s the fuzzy version of me — I am celebrating no-shave November)
I ran across a Salt Lake Tribune article that includes this militarized CJ-2A decoration. The article shares a little bit about Salt Lake Valley’s Grogan’s War Surplus Store. If you are in Salt Lake and have some time to kill, drop by and get your picture taken with the jeep and send it in to me! I’m sure I’ll get down there at some point and do that too :-). The store is located at 5000 S. Redwood Road and marked with a Sergeant Missile at one corner.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/55260865-78/store-surplus-military-war.html.csp
UPDATE: As of 2022, the building appears to still be there, but it is closed.
Jim wrote to tell me a little about Bruce Wadlin and his Florida 4 Wheel Drive & Truck shop. The sixty-nine year old Bruce runs the shop himself, selling “OBSOLETE JEEP & Willys Parts”. Jim grew up with him and said that Bruce has been buying and selling new (old) parts since the 1970s. Bruce is pretty old school, still using only a phone or fax machine. He doesn’t even advertise. So, Jim thought he would place ads on Craigslist and contact eWillys.
The shop is located at 6110 17th Street E, Bradenton, FL. The phone number is (941) 756-7844. Bruce generally keeps hours from keeping hours from 11am until 5PM daily (though the ad says noon to 6pm).
How about that great first picture? Love it!
“Comes with an epoxy Stand Up Paddle Board and Fly rod & Reel….not shown.
It’s true you can find a Willys Wagon for about $1,000. and throw another $10,000. at it but it’ll never be this original.
1958 Overland 4X4 Wagon, just serviced and under coated with military cosmoleen.
This is not a rust bucket, hot rod or crazy custom…it’s just a sweet old ride.
Very clean inside and out, everything works, it drives great, 100% reliable.
Five perfect Mud & Snow tires ready for winter.
Comes with an expensive ($300.) new Fly Rod in hard case mounted on the dash with hand tied flys in jockey box.
Good glass all around, windows all work, air vent (aka natural A/C) opens easily in front.
Good heater and defroster, toasty warm in winter, two speed blower.
Mechanically sound, original 226 L flat head six.
Just upholstered with two tone pleated seats new head liner, rubber floor mats.
Spare Jerry cans mounted on each side filled with fresh high test.
Original drive train, no issues with running gear, all fluids just flushed and changed.
Carter Aluminm & Redwood safari roof rack ($2,200) NOS from 1958 already assembled and mounted.
Also included an epoxy ($1,300.) Stand Up Paddle board with paddle and bag already on top (not shown)
This is a fisherman’s vehicle of choice ready for adventure.
It’s a FUN rig to own and drive….we’re buying a home in Sandpoint and no longer can store the Willys inside.
This Willys has been one of the best four wheel drives we’ve ever owned.
Email for lots more pictures…
Thanks for looking! Sorry for the upside down pictures the iPad has a mind of its own sometimes.
Contact Rags at 208-two five five-7247 any time.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3444771352.html
UPDATE: **status Unknown** Was listed at $1200.
This is a perfect trailer for a panel wagon.
“Converted black 64′ Willy Jeep station wagon, covered cargo trailer.
FEATURES: New tires; new receiver; recently painted and stored indoors; real axle; leaf spring suspension; newer tail lights and wiring; locking vertical access doors;
Roughly 8 x 5
Clean Texas registration”
