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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 $300.
Here’s a good price on a generator with a Willys motor.
“PE-95-G
signal Corps generator
WWII / Korean war generator
Willys Jeep motor
four-cylinder Flathead
Condition is as shown in pictures. I do have a carburetor somewhere, need to find it on the workbench. Starter windings in the generator still crank the motor over. Last fired up in 2000 and generated power. Approximately 250 hours on generator. $300 or best offer”
Looks nice and comes with a Bobcat hood, but a better description would help.
“307 CHEVY 210 HP
TO MUCH TO LIST
15 THOUSAND FRIM”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3137868896.html
Based on the hood scoop, I’m gonna guess this has at least a couple mods.
“1942 Jeep Willys. Does not run. Has original engine, transmission, and other stuff. I could not get the tarp off for a better pic, sorry.”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/3138082997.html
These are a good price. Wished I had found these when I was building biscuit.
“Unmounted pair of Fiberglass Fenders for a flat fender Willy’s.
$100 for the pair. FIRM (I paid $100 each).
No I will not sell one. These will need to be prepped/sanded prior to paint just like any other fender would. They have a few scratches on them and a dirty, but great deal at $100.
—
Email if interested with phone number and I will call you right back.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pts/3138139015.html
No pics provided.
1950 Jeep M38 issued in Korea
New Brakes
Good running condition(4×4, High, Low)
New Battery
New Seats(Waxed Canvas)
Army green
Would like to trade for truck. A good condition older Toyota would be ideal.
Will consider all reasonable trades.
Call or text 828-four-two-one-0776
I will be happy to send pictures.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(07/11/2011) It seems to have a driver’s side lean to it.
“1946 Willy’s flat fender jeep with V6 mercury engine. Runs great and has good body.”
Flint is selling this FC.
“This is a ex mud boggger with a full cage and wide axles. It has a non-running ford 300 6cyl with 4 barrel manifold and header mated to a 4sp to a dana 18. In the rear is a 9in ford with 4.11 gears and out front a closed knuckle dana 44 with disc brakes. There isn’t much in the interior, and this thing has plenty of rust and bad patches, but it is cool! I planned on making a flat bed or motorhome out of it with vintage camp trailer on back. Wide 15×10 rims with worn 33×15 tires. $1200. obo or trade for guns or cash plus guns.There is NO TITLE 208-371-zero-eight-two-six or email add”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/3101586804.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(08/19/2011) It is mostly, but not ‘all original’.
“1948 CJ2A $3000 or best offer
ALL ORIGINAL, RUNS with over $1000 of NEW PARTS
New parts from KAISER WILLYS
Windshield Frame with “WILLYS” Logo — 499.99
Windshield Clamp Kit — 44.99
Tailgate with “WILLYS” Logo — 199.99
Tailgate Hinge Kit — 39.99
Tailgate Chains with Cloth Covers — 59.99
Steering Tie Rod Assembly Driver Side — 42.99
Steering Tie Rod Assembly Passenger Side — 42.99
Steering Drag Link Assembly — 32.99
Steering Bell Crank Repair Kit — 33.99
CJ2A Service Manual — 38.99
And other stuff I can’t think of!
Used Parts
Frame, Motor, Transmission, Transfer Case and a bunch of other parts!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Flint is selling this package.
“This is a complete unit meaning T90, D18, overdrive and Koenig pto with winch. As far as I can tell, this is a pretty rare unit to include overdrive and PTO together. I got it for my willys wagon, but you know the story, times are tough. Not sure of internal condition, but looks to be resealed. Was in 60’s cj5 with buick motor. Will not separate. If doesn’t sale, will make it in wagon some day.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100
(04/10/2012) There may be some value here.
“I have two jeep tops laying around that I will never use. I believe they would be for an old CJ3 or CJ2. They would need work to be good or use for parts. One is metal and the other is aluminum. There is two doors for the metal one. All for $100 obo.”
Here’s an example of a Civil Defense Helmet, perfect for a civil defense jeep.
“This a cool piece and still has its liner. I thought it was from the 20’s but was told its from the 50’s. Either way its cool for the collector. Asking $100 obo or trade for vw bug parts, willys wagon parts, guns. call or text or email add 208-371-zero-eight-two-six”
http://boise.craigslist.org/atq/3085351225.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(07/26/2011) This may be a solid jeep for the price.
“i have a 1953 willys jeep that is in really good shape, have a rebuilt willys engine. 3 speed transmission and four wheel drive works great.. i am asking 3000 but might consider trading it for a nice bumper pull camper or a nice ski boat with open bow..and must be water ready…thank for looking.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“non color catalog , 4 x 9 , 12 pages , describes the Willy’s franchise and shows five models plus small photos of Jeeps and others in dealerships.”
UPDATE: I completed the book. There are some good stories of jeeping and others having nothing to do with jeeps. If you like adventure and travel, or African travel, or the challenges of border crossing, give this book a read. One favorite anecdote Andy writes about was a boss of his who at one time was Willys Overland Salesman in Africa during the 1940s. One of his sales strategies was roll them down a hill, tip them upright, and drive them away to demonstrate how hardy they were.
Andy’s website is here. You can follow his travels via sailboat as well http://www.rson.ca/index.php
I was on Amazon yesterday ordering a book called “Jumping Fire: A Smokejumper’s Memoir of Fighting Wildfire” (which has a fascinating story about how smoke jumpers used a willys wagon). One thing led to another and I ran across a second book called “African Wanderlust: Across Colonial Africa by Jeep”. Never having heard of that book, I ordered it and will report on it once I read it.
African Wanderlust: Across Colonial Africa by Jeep
This looked nice and stock and really good . . . until I saw that the body was rhino lined on the outside. Sigh.
“Jeep is a 1946 CJ2a with a Willys 4 cylinder gas flat head engine, 6 volt electrical system,3 speed manual transmission. Jeep has been totally sandblasted with a full length floor pan installed,some new sheetmetal also installed. There is no rust and very little Bondo. New seats, new glass, shocks. Axles have not been pulled. Jeep had a spray on Rhino like finish applied. Jeep has engine noise probably tappet related. Canvas top also included. For additional info contact Bill @ 307-333-3244 or email @ wmwonkus@earthlink.net”
View all the images and information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
This looks solid. The bumper is unusual. There’s something wooden on the dash that I can’t quite see either. This may be a good price.
“Parade ready, runs great, nice paint, new top, recent restoration. Lots of spares. Needs tires. I’m not using it and need the space in the garage!”
The truck has some dust, but otherwise looks nice. The jeep is listed as a 1950, but I’m guessing it is more likely a CJ-2A.
“Auction Saturday, August 11 10 am. Jeep pickup is fully restored. Willys Jeep, motor fully restored with over $2500 spent on motor. Also selling other Willys jeep parts. http://www.mchjauctioneers.com/ Owner 402-640-2487.”
http://sd.craigslist.org/pts/3136052971.html
UPDATE: Mitch pointed out that this has a battery box. To me this means this is likely an original body rather than a repro. Check out the motor and wiring. Not the correct engine, but looks like some good work here.
“COMPLETE FRAME-OFF RESTORATION (w/photos of process)
1948 Jeep Willys 4X4 (The “GI’s” vehicle)
•Rebuilt 3 speed 4 cylinder motor w/ 3 miles. Yes 3 miles total!
•Converted to an all new 12 volt system including an alternator
New electrical, wiring, fuse blocks, and a 2 week old battery
Fold down windshield & front A-frame fold down tow-bar
New paint, moulding, lights/lenses, upholstery & interior
Too much to keep listing…
It wont start now, husband passed 2 years ago
its garaged, and it hasn’t been started since…
Moving and cant take it with
Priced to Sell, WILL GO FAST!
Pink in hand w/ non-op reg
Contact:
eight O five) 9one5 – 9five80″
http://santamaria.craigslist.org/cto/3136138652.html
I hope to return to North Tonawanda soon. If you are there, visit the North Tonawanda History Museum. I’m working with the Director to make part of it a destination and the home for Wurlitzer Music History.
“this is basically a rolling frame and drivetrain,with the live rear pto unit. extra engine , front and rear axles.maybe a few other parts. with the registration….any questions please call or text dave @ 417 2301.thanks”
I’m not sure how much search pulled up a UK add, but what the heck …
“The nicest tub and frame you ever saw! No added sheetmetal, welds, bondo or any media blasting of any kind. This jeep has never been left outside. Frame tub and any drivetrain parts shown are included. Let me know if you have any questions I will keep it short here since the pictures show the story. The closer you look at this body the better it looks.
No Rust!!”
http://london.craigslist.co.uk/pts/3134173161.html
Needs carb and brake work.
“1947 willys titled as a 50, has a 289 motor, also have the omni directional tires that go with it (Not pictured). Body is in decent shape for the year has some rust. Its covered in 3M camo tape wrap (peeling). There is a crack in the windshield and it needs some carb and brake work. Any more questions feel free to ask. Text 989-3three0-zero1nine9. I will get back with you as soon as possible, I work second shift. I can also text or e-mail more pics if you want. Thanks for looking.May also be interested in trades, tell me what you have.”
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/3134824528.html
No pics provided.
“2 willys jeeps. 1948 cj2a and not sure year of other one. parts only since no titles one is pretty much complete with flat head 4 cylinder and no motor in the other one . 1300for both of them . Both are flat fender jeeps will sell seperately for 550 and 850
contact charles 541-889-8321”
This might be a column shift, but can’t tell for sure.
“NO RUST RUNS AND DRIVES NEEDS A LITTLE TINKERING. $5100 OBO THIS IS A FUN PROJECT.
CALL JIM 208-691-3206”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3135407555.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
Lots of mods here.
“Classic off road rock crawlin fun machine. The Generic 4X4 is for sale. It has an 4.3L factory fuel injected V6, auto trans, split shifter dana 20 t-case, dana 44’s frt and rear with 589 gears spool rear and ARB front. 35″ BFG’s MT’s, 21 gallon aluminum fuel tank, mechanical air compresser with tank, P/S and aux trans coolers, custom built frame and rear three link suspension, traction bar on frt diff, NO WHEEL HOP. A lot of other custom parts.”
Last month LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) opened its downtown Tacoma location. The location can hold up to 350 vehicles, many from the LeMay collection, but others are there, too, making it one of the world’s largest automotive museums. However, as Ann pointed out, it isn’t so much a museum as a gallery.
The building complex is four levels and uses a parking garage as its organizational metaphor. Visitors begin on a main, very spacious area with curved wooded beams that have a nice warmth. As you walk slightly upwards on this main floor, the vehicles at the pinnacle are a Dusenburg and a Tucker. As I’ve mentioned, I always wanted to see a Tucker in person and I wasn’t disappointed. Fortunately, the car is positioned so you can walk around the entire vehicle, unlike most of the vehicles.
Once the first level is complete, visitors can walk down ramps as they begin the descent into the garage portion. A ramp leads to a flat floor, then another ramp leads down further until the bottom floor is circled. At that point, visitors begin ascending the other side with another set of ramps that lead back to the surface.
My main goal of this trip was to see the Tucker and explore the museum. I didn’t expect to see any jeeps, because my last review of the museum’s online records didn’t indicate there were any. However, on one of the underground floors we were pleasantly surprised when we spotted the familiar WW2 grille. Unfortunately, as we got closer, I discovered this was a poor example of a jeep. Even the sign said the vehicle was “titled a 1945 MB, but made with parts from 1941-1944”. Problems with this included a passenger side fender had lots of rust underneath (not evident in the pics). Brackets were welded on to the rear and sides of the body. There was no windshield.
Despite the jeep experience, the museum is beautiful with a large number of mostly American cars. Poor Ann had to listen to my occasional frustrations about how the museum was missing opportunities to educate and entertain people. She bore my rants well, as usual. Guess that’s why I’m marrying her 🙂
Note, due to the low light and the banning of tripods, Ann had to use her cell phone to take pictures, so these aren’t as good as usual.
