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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: Still Available
(11/16/2010) It still needs an additional piece.
“I have a complete Warn Overdrive. 29 tooth main gear, 10 spline . You will need to buy missing interior bearing.(easy to get). Comes with shift linakage. Also have extra, “new” main shaft, planitary gears and extra overhaul parts. May fit many applications.
(Pictures shows 2 main gears – 1 was sold separately)”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/2093841497.html
HOG alerted me to the Kaiser Willys Photo contest. The deadline has been extended to January 15, 2011. If they select your photo for the cover of their catalog, you’ll receive $500 Gift Certificate. You can learn more here.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
I’ve lightened the pictures as best I can. This body looks like a CJ-2A/3a with a 3B windshield. The rims might be decent. The hood has clearly been modified. I can’t tell much else.
“i have a old willys jeep that has a v8 ford in it and hasnt been started in 10 years my land lord is looking for the title but if he cant find it you could always go to mvd and have them run the vin numbers it cost 25.00 to do and then you get a title mailed to you i was going to do it myself because willys are kind of exspensive but i dont have the time or the money.this was going to be my project but like i said i dont have much time now with work so i am looking to trade for somthing i dont have to do so much to or eaven a old classic car thats been out of service what ever you have give me a call.i wont trade for dressers and clothes either please only trades that are worth whil”
The engine compartment could stand some cleaning, but the outside is shiny nice.
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1948 jeepster , 4 cy flathead Parade ready but not show ready. Call 850 291 9353 for more info.”
http://panamacity.craigslist.org/cto/2090879500.html
No pics provided.
“1947 WILLYS JEEP 4cly. engine has been Machine shop rebuilt with less than 50 miles ago. ALL NEW brake parts there to be installed. Has NO rust, NO dents ! !
Have GOOD Texas title. Asking $4K. Will CONSIDER interesting trade ? ?”
UPDATE: Looks like the CJ-2A is still available. The estate sale is this weekend, Dec 4/5. Rich checked it out last week; you can see his comment below.
“Tools, Antiques, 1947 Willy’s Jeep, Electric Wheelchair, lightweight regular wheelchair, toys, glassware, china, clothes, 2005 Caddy DeVille, basketball stand and much more, FRIDAY-SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7am – 5pm for the next two weekends at least. more stuff will go out as space becomes available to put it out for sale.
28411 N. 42nd Street, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. Between Tatum & Cave Creek Rds North of Dynamite. Call for directions: 602-672-6334 or 602-672-6333″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(11/14/2010) Based on the grille, this seems more likely to be a mid to later CJ-2A rather than a 1946. The body appears in good shape.
“Up for auction is a 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A. 1946 is the first year that civilian Jeeps where built. The Jeep is complete other that missing a windshield. Several pictures have been taken to show the condition. It has solid body and frame. The body does not have rust or Bondo (It has surface rust only). It does have a new gas tank. I have never started the jeep but it will turn over by hand. The radiator and engine are full of antifreeze. This jeep does have a clear title. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. This jeep is pick up only and is located in Alton, Il 62002.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000. Not running.
“Classic Military M38/CJ3A No doors or top.Had over $4000 work(all receipts) a few years ago.Not running now,but have ALL parts,some new.Water Pump,fan,etc.In Non-Op. status.Looks like original Olive Drab paint? Trailered in from Desert.Four Cylinder”Flattie”134 C.I. engine.Make offer NOW! MUST sell!”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/2091389336.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(10/24/2010) This jeep could use a bath, but appears to be a solid jeep improved for the street and trail. Among the updates are free floating rear hubs, a tilt wheel and a full cage.
“1952 Willys M38 – Buick 231 V6 engine, 4 Speed Manual Tranmission and rear locking differential.”
Sebastian pointed me to some nice photos taken by Julian Castro on October 15, 2010, in Armenia, Quindio, Colombia. Below are a few of them. You can see more here.
Or, a reader from Israel, has been trying to locate more information (especially the model number) about the Compact Willys Truck I have temporarily labeled a Tender. While doing that research, he spotted a brief clip of some Willys Wagons, Trucks and the Kaizer-Ilin plant in Israel (but no Compact Willys Trucks visible).
Look at minute mark 4.22 through 4.43.
Or also spotted another example of the Compact Truck in Israel:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
WILD FIRE is the name of this jeep. Plenty of interesting mods to this jeep.
“Engine: 283 Balanced; Edelbrock 650 Series kitted carb.;Mickey Thompson aluminum valve covers; Turbo 400 with shift kit; 5.38 posi-traction rearend with heavy duty axles; limital slip/FT with heavy duty axles; custom seats, Simson Racing lap belts; padded full roll cage; custom doors with speakers; GM tilt steering with custom wheel; Speedo Tach Recorder; dual batteries with Isolater 1000CCA…”
“need 47 or 57 hydrolics for meyer plow. must be alowed to test before purchase. call willy at 509-994-2120 looking to buy (or possable trade?)”
UPDATE: SOLD. Was priced at $1500.
This has the dump bed. It runs. It might be a good price.
“Rare 62 Jeep FC170 4 Whel Drive 6 Cyl. flathead runs, PTO factory winch, Dump bed, Title in Hand this is a rare Jeep vary Complete.”
This is original, expect for the parts that aren’t.
“1946 ORIGINAL RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT 4X4 WORKS GOOD NICE SNOW PLOW INCLUDED BEEN STORED NEEDS NEW HOME NEAT OLD JEEP LOTS OF FUN! CALL 609-780-2182 TONY”
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2088123589.html
UPDATE: A reader contacted me about this Jeep.
He wrote, “The same jeep was listed some time ago and I contacted the seller. Long story short he sends out fake invoices from a know eBay scam address (email is listed on eBay’s security page as scam) I nearly fell for it but luckily did my homework before sending the money!”
Despite the $8000 price listed at ebay, the “actual price” is $35,000 and can be seen here: http://www.fbcollectorcars.com/1945_Willys_MB_Jeep.html
So, buyers beware …..
“This is a low mileage original 1945 Willys MB Jeep. I bought this Jeep from the original family in 2005. It was in a heated storage area for the last 35 years. I am the second owner of this fine piece.
This MB still has all original canvas seats cushions, crash pads, door straps, original data plates and the original windshield glass (with dates). The Jeep also has all (5) of its original Goodyear tires with the synthetic S3 markings. This is one of the nicest untouched MB’s.
Original Accessories Included with the Jeep:
Canvas Top – Completely Original
Canvas Windshield Cover
Canvas Half Doors
Safety Door Straps
ORD Tire Pump Mounted under the Rear Seat
Hand Crank Mounted behind the Rear Seat
Grease Gun Mounted in the Bracket under Hood
Fire Extinguisher Mounted in Bracket
Oil Can Mounted in the Bracket on the Firewall
Original TM9-803 Manual in the Glove Box
Spare Parts Kit / Tool Kit / Jack and Lug Wrench
Asking $8000”
The paint looks a little rough, but this might be as solid as the seller says.
“1954 WILLYS CJ3B, RUNS GREAT ,VERY SOLID BODY, NEW TIRES, ALL ORIGINAL, NEVER BUCHERED UP, i DO HAVE TITLE, $ 2650.00 402 527 5555”
http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/2089029116.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(10/08/2010) This seems to be missing a few gauges, but has nice data plates!
“Running WWII Jeep with upgrades, 1982 Buick V-6 , T-90 Three speed Trans , Rebuilt T-18 Transfer, Rebuilt Waren Overdrive,5 New Firestone NDCC tires & tubes Repo Seat Frames front & Rear Repo Seat cusions,All new Electrical, guages over 4000.00 in Repo and New up grade parts have them. Bjust ran out of energy to put them in . Jeep drives and runs with out them it is 4X4 . Was Registerd in Az in 2008 before I started to rebuild it . I have pink and papers for it. will trade for resonable offers , 1920-1971 Car or Truck nothing I have to put money into or do majopr repairs. If your Tags out of date Ok as long as it’s not hundreds of dollars out of date. Gold , Couple Colt Sp1s, Cash . E-mail only sorry I don’t speak Spanish well enough for you hispanic people and Hearing is gone from ears but I can Read. If you have something I’m interested in we can talk. And go on from there . Show me what you have and tell me what you exspect on trade. And I’m Trader Wheeler Dealer, so give it try at waht you have if your into these WWII jeeps, yes it is Kept in WWII Look and it is WWII GPW Jeep”
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/16/2010) Includes snow plow, too.
“Willys 1962 pickup, stake body, functional daily driver, runs well, snow plow, new/doors and rockers, seats recovered, some new rubber stuff, includes non-running 62 parts truck, $2,500 pair. 802-525-3787, VT. $2,500”
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/willys/unspecified/1133917.html?refer=rss
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500
(11/15/2010) This fiberglass bodied crawler is still a project, but lots of work has been done.
“1947 CJ2A willys jeep rock crawler project. I will trade for good samurai or drivable jeep. I have lots of time into this project and still needs finished. Fiberglass body streched 5″ for leg room. Boxed in frame. Trangulated four link. Needs finish welding wich i can do if needed. Dana 60 rear/ 44 front. 39″ swampers not much tread mainly for mock up and test run. Custom roll cage made from 1.75″ DOM tubing. Custom rock sliders. 100″ wheel base. NO MOTOR OR TRANSFERCASE. Have turbo 350 trans if interested. Will take no less than $2500 CASH Call James 253-312-8796”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/2089182780.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
(11/16/2010) You know, this deserves a closer look. I think that front looks wide enough that it might be a Dana 30. The cage looks good as well. I’d let the price drop some, but there might be some value here.
“51 Willys Jeep needs motor & transmission, had small block chevy, chevy power steering. Soft top, new mirrors, misc parts.”
Jim recently purchased this nice looking CJ-2A.
He writes, “Here are a few pictures of my 1947 Willys CJ2A. It has had a ground up restoration several years ago. I bought it out of Kansas and now it is in the California Sierra Nevada Mountains where I use it at our cabin.
The Willys has a new tub body but original hood and tail gate. It has all the original plaques and auto numbers. All other parts reflect the period except a roll bar and a steering stabilizer. The engine runs like a sewing machine.
I am still working on it to make it better and original. The paint job also reflects the year. If I could find a restored flat fender with the original body and in this good of shape I might jump ship. Meanwhile I enjoy driving this vehicle where everything works like it did 63 years ago, which by the way is my age!”
Congrats Jim. It looks like fun 🙂
Gerald spotted these unusual tires. The theory behind these tires is similar to the “Sawdust tires” that were produced and sold a couple decades ago. Sawdust tires were recapped tires with sawdust (sometimes walnut shells were used too) embedded within the rubber mold so that as the rubber wore, the sawdust was exposed. These tires were only good for a year, but according to internet reports, worked quite well. Apparently, they were also much friendlier to the pavement than studded tires, though studded tires work better. Here’s a brief thread about them.
According to their history, the Green Diamond Tire of North America arrived in 1999. As of 2009, the company is under new management and seeking to build a manufacturing location in the Western US. Probably one reason for the Western Location is that a large number of Big O Tire retail outlets are selling the tires in Colorado. The company’s western headquarters is currently located in Denver.
UPDATE: Was listed at $1000. **SOLD**
“FOR SALE: 1962 Willys-Jeep FJ-3A Fleetvan with F4 134 Hurricane motor(may be seized) and T90 trans. Vehicle has been stored in a warehouse since 1982. Body is solid with surface rust, clear title. Vehicle will need to be trailered.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
This looks like a good price.
“1959 willis cj5 jeep, runs good, 4×4 works good,good tires and rims, in good shape for a 1959. $1,750 obo,”
