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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: Frank noted this maybe VEC, a very early one given the rear hubs.
This appears pretty stock, except for those push bumps on the front bumper.
“4 cylinder, 12 volt, new tires, extra’s. Good condition. Needs windshield. Contact Kevin (775) 790-2243”
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2743811542.html
UPDATE: Was available for $3000. **SOLD**
This looks pretty stock. It looks like it would restore pretty well.
“I have for sale a 1951 willys M38 Flatfender jeep. For sale is one of the most rare flatfender jeeps made, it is a true M38 military version, not a CJ title says M38. I believe they only made these for 2 years and it was the last of the flatfendered body style. This one has a very solid body with very minor and easy to fix rust, runs great, has a 4 cyl and 4 speed trans out of a later military jeep. has the original military axles with 5.38 gears. new guages (tach, volts, fuel, engine temp, oil pressure) mounted in the factory location. Has a rattle can OD green paint job, mile marker front lockout hubs, 235/85/16 tires but have a set of original military tires that go with it. Also have a metal top/cab that is available seperately. motor starts on the first crank but air/fuel ratio needs adjusted but runs good overall, needs a rear wheel cylinder but before that blew the brakes were strong. really a nice rare jeep for the money, would make a good restorer. please txt 712-263-zero-three-five-seven or reply to the ad with any questions. Thanks for looking. price is firm I dont need to sell it just want more room ”
http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/2741941030.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600
There might be some value here.
“68 WILLYS CJ5, DAUNTLESS V6 MOTOR, 45k MILES, TUB SHOT, FRAME OK, LEAFS SHOT, RAN LAST YEAR, TITLED,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600
This is a bubba special.
“42? WILLYS MB? WITH ¼ TON TRAILER BED, FLAT HEAD MOTOR, RAN WHEN PARKED LAST YEAR, NO TITLE,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(11/15/2011) The front of the jeep in the picture looks later than ’46.
“1946 Willys Overland Jeeps.
$3,000 for the pair.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
(10/09/2011) The engine has been updated.
“48 Willys CJ2A jeep. PTO winch. 2200 pinto motor. Runs and drives good. Asking $4500 or part trade for a Yamaha 4 x 4 Big Bear 4-Wheeler.”
This is a picture of a boxed balsawood jeep kit held by the Australian War Memorial. The information below comes from the website.
Description: Boxed balsawood kit of a Jeep. Box obverse is illustrated in two colours with a PT boat and a jeep with the legend ‘MODEL CRAFT’. The sides are illustrated with patrol craft and trucks, accompanied by the legend ‘Manufactured by Model Aircrafts 1 Bond St Sydney’. Reverse is printed in red and blue with a listing of the other model kits available. Contents consist of a thin printed balsa sheet and smaller plain sheet and six long stringers, all wrapped in the plans for the kit. The instructions are damaged.
Summary: Little is known of Model Aircrafts Ltd. A Sydney-based company established in 1928 and operating from premises at 1 Bond St, Sydney, they manufactured a series of boxed balsawood aircraft, truck and ship kits. The evidence of their production is based on their wartime output, which is imaginative and extensive – and includes contemporary subjects such as the Mitsubishi Zero and the Hawker Hurricane – but extremely basic and evidently restricted by Australia’s wartime austerity drive and materials rationing. Thus, wartime contents for aircraft frequently provide merely a simple block of balsa and a 2.5 cm square of sandpaper with instructions to ‘shape fuselage according to the illustration’. Wartime plans are often signed ‘J Mercer’.
I ran across a forum thread which showed some different jeep toys. Here are a few of them. Go to Toycollecter.com to see all the pictures.
1. Here is an airport jeep
2. I’m not sure if this is a ‘CJ-3B’ or a Mitusbishi 3B.
3. I thought this searchlight and flattie was great.
4. Apparently this was from Germany.
5. My sister would have collected this if she had known about it.
6. The box and the toy jeep on top don’t quite match . . . but still neat.
7. There are several different color versions of this Nicky toy shown on the site.
8. A Mitsubishi with a big gun.
9. This was my favorite picture: A replica packing crate for a 1/35 scale jeep in balsawood.
This had a thorough rebuild. The inside sure is different.
“You are bidding on a One of A Kind 1950 Willys JEEP Pickup Street Rod ShowTruck.
First Time offered on eBay
Ready to Show and Ready to Go
There’s a lot of info here, please read all of the details.
Think about it and judge for yourself.
I know you will be impressed.
This awesome 1950 Willys Pickup Truck is a professionally built masterpiece. The attention to detail is second to none. It is a no expenses spared upgrades, quality from bottom to top, front to back. Custom Upgrades one after another, this Pick-up has many unique details setting it apart from others. Starts runs and drives just like it looks. You will not find another like it.”
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360415870479+&viewitem=
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
This needs an engine/tranny/tc. It’s worth a look.
“53 Willy’s Jeep with title. No engine or transmission or transfer case. I do have a 4 speed and np208 that I will throw in if wanted”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
This has a military tub.
“1947 WILLYS Jeep complete runs but needs carberator would make good parts jeep asking”
The body looks good.
“1953 Willys station wagon 4X4. Clean title- currently on non-op status. 283 Chevy engine (not running) and 4- speed manual transmission. Needs wiring, plugs, filters etc. to get it running. Complete vehicle with extra grill. Great project vehicle. I bought it as a project, but don’t have enough time. Body is in good condition with very little rust (only on tailgate). Needs interior (driver’s seat only). Email or call for additional pictures or to see it. $1500 o.b.o.
John (951)316-9811 or (909)625-0150”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2740200504.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
There might be some useful parts on this.
“Willys m38, all original, 24 volt system, great restore. $900.00 or best offer.”
UPDATE: Was priced at $500 . . . **SOLD**
(12/03/2011) The cage looks good. There might be some value here.
“1948 CJ2A Jeep basketcase project, tub needs rust repair in floor and sides of body.
Firewall and dash are uncut, good fenders,grille,hood, 3a style windshield frame.
Three DJ5 frames, one has been narrowed in the rear, one is bare, one is complete
with 44 rearend and front straight axle. No engine and trans.
Was going to build another Jeep like the one pictured that is( NOT FOR SALE)
But I have too many other projects to finish first and at least one must go.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/05/2011) No pics provided.
“I’m selling some of my extra parts from my Jeep that I’m restoring:
– DJ3A original Tub and Frame includes rear gas tank and and speedometer
– DJ3A original Radiator
– Willys original front and rear differentials
– Willys original ross steering assembly includes pittman arm and draglink
– Roll Bar fits any flatfender Jeep
– Set of 4 wheels alloy with new tires
Thanks for looking, just email me if you’re interested or you want to see them…”
Sonny spotted this cool truck.
“1948 Willys Pick-Up Tow Truck, Bought new by local Jeep Dealer in 1948. I have the original title. 4-wheel drive, 3-speed trans, 3 winches, lock-out hubs. All original. Some surface rust, not bad. Been garaged for entire life. Runs well. NJ registration and clear NJ title. Truck is sold as is – buyer is responsible for shipping. Reserve the right to end the auction at anytime as it is for sale locally. Please email with any questions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“You are bidding on a frame off completely restored Willys CJ3b. This jeep is a 1954 CJ3b that was totally stripped down to the bare frame. The frame was media blasted,primed and the painted in semi gloss black. NOS front and rear springs were the added along with totally reconditioned front and rear axles and differentials. All seals and bearings were replaced. The brake system was rebuilt with new wheel cylinders, new master cylinder and new brake shoes. All new brake lines were authentically reproduced and routed. The front kingpins were replaced with NOS units. New rirs were primed and painted in original air force “strata” blue paint and new military non-directional tires installed.
The engine, transfer case and transmission were totally disassembled and proffesionally rebuilt by “Army Jeep Parts” of Levittown Pa. An Nos distributor, rebuilt starter and generator were installed as well as a new water pump. A new fuel pump and new gas tank were installed. A beautifully accurate reproduction wiring harness was installed on the vehicle and is authentic in ever detail. The air cleaner was restored inside and out and the carb was totally rebuilt. The radiator is an NOS unit. All hoses were replaced and an original working Harrison heater was restored and installed. The front sheet metal, hood and grill are original units and the windshield is an NOS unit with replacement glass. The body tub was too far gone to repair so a new tub was purchased. This tub was extensively reworked to be as accurate as possible. An original dash was welded in place and the transmission hump altered to be more accurate. All top mounts and brackets are original and were welded to the body. The underside of the body and floor were covered with “Linex” for ultimate protection and sound insulation. All instruments are NOS units as are the interior lamps and knobs. The jeep has a new canvas “Beechwood” top and cushions. The top has a removable rear panel as the original and is stenciled for Offutt Air Force base. The doors and top are easily removable. The jeep is painted to represent a “SAC” line jeep of the sixties. All correct data plates and stenciling have been applied.
The jeep runs and drives like a new vehicle and has no known issues. The restoration was finished one year ago and it has been driven about 50 miles since completed miles. Everything works!!! The only known issue is the heater is noisy and should be lubricated. All fasteners are stainless steel and there is absolutely no rust! The underside is as clean as the top.
This jeep was featured on the cover of the CJ3b web page.”
This looks good.
“1961 Willys CJ3B Excellent running condition. Frame up restoration in spring 2006. New body installed turning the restoration. The mileage listed is not correct, the speedometer was changed durning the restoration. Has a F-Head 4 cyl. engine with a T-90 3 speed transmission. Has a Warn overdrive installed. Dana 44 rear axle and Dana 41 front axle. Both have 5.38:1 gear ratio. We are only the second owner of this Jeep, the orginal owner was Seabrook Farms. We will accept cash or certified check.”
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330652276781+&viewitem=
Here’s a buyer for a L-head.
“I am in need of a L-134 go devil 4 cyl engine for my 51 willys jeep need it to be as complete as posible. also in need of the original seats for it. Call Ben@509-659-0164 (i have no problem traveling to Or. as i am from there and have lots of freinds and family there) even if you have a 49 to 52 willys complete out in the brush you want to see gone and dont want a mint for it give me a call. (title is not nessasery i just need parts)”
Steve has this rear seat he pulled from his CJ-2A. After a little research, I *think* it is a CJ-5 Rear Seat.
“I sold my 48 CJ2A and now just have the rear seat to sell. Excelent shape. I dont think this is a factory type willys rear seat,but fits like it was. Has seatbelts attached 2 the frame of the seat. Downs IL. 309-357-603six aft 345pm m-f ”
http://bn.craigslist.org/pts/2738256115.html
This person needs someone to work on his brakes near Pittsburgh.
“Looking for someone with experience with Jeeps to put a new updated braking system on my 1962 Willys Pickup at a reasonable Price. I do not have the time or tools to attempt myself. Please contact if interested.”
Motor locked.
“I have a 1948 Willys M38A Jeep that is a project or for Parts purchased to fix up as a mud runner and ubable to do that at this time. Need the money out of it. The jeep has motor nd trans and rest of drive train the motor is locked I was not going to use these parts any way was just wanting the body and frame. But that was my project. I will sell it for $600.00 OBO I need the money”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2739250658.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(07/13/2011) There’s some value here.
“1949 Willys Army Jeep
Non-driver, restorable or could be used for parts.
Taking best offer.
Selling due to death in family.”
Nice truck.
“1962 Willys Truck
Original 230 engine
214-452-8579
Lots of pictures on the below link
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showgallery.php?cat=2294”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/2738166317.html
UPDATE: Roy reports this is an excellent tub. SOLD
This looks quite repairable.
“Early 1950’s flatfender tub. Needs new floor and firewall. It’s either a CJ3A or an M38 – the dash has the single large gauge hole from the factory. ”
