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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 .
Well, this is unusual.
“43 WIllys with Toyota front axle, Nissan rear axle. 31×15.50 Terra tires on 14″ wide wheels. Frame fully boxed in and ready for motor mounts etc. 4″ lift toyota springs. Lots of extra parts. $1500.00 obo or Trade for alum. Boat with motor, Car trailer, Forklift, ATV, etc. Also willing to part out. Please Call Kenny at 503-931-3547”
http://salem.craigslist.org/bar/1695239917.html
If you need some Jeepster parts, you might contact this seller.
“I HAVE SEAT FRAMES, WINDOW GARNISH, SEAT SPRINGS, 2WD WHEELS, MANY OTHER PARTS. E MAIL WITH NEEDS AND I WILL SEE IF I HAVE IT. THANKS JACK.”
Here’s a buyer for a column shifter.
“in need of cj2a column shift and linkage,,,,,complete please ike @ old car parts—503-771-9416”
There might be some value here. The engine looks good and it has posi in the rear.
“1956 willys pu chevy 305 engine,87′ 700r4 trany and transfercase power steering, disc front brakes, complete boxed frame not just plated but c chaneled, completely rebuilt rear end with posi and new brakes done by woodys 4×4,still needs a lot of work it is a project, 31″ tires but 38’s would fit no problem was going to be a toy but no time or money,runs and moves, can deliver $1800.00 O.B.O. 1-360-936-5943 Dene”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1695179951.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $350.
“Western Turbines with polished fins, hub centers and outer lips. come with brand new center caps (5 of them ). The caps are American Racing brand. They are the only ones I could find to fit the center holes properly. 2 each 15×8 and 15x 10 all with Ford 2 WD pickup 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern. No chips dings, bends, scratches, etc. These are NICE !!! Asking $350 or best REASONABLE offer.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $700
(04/01/2010) “This jeep runs and drives strong 4cylinder huricain engine with 3speed trans the frame is solid but she needs some body work. Matt 603-581-3034”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1695477923.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
(11/16/09) Looks solid.
“1951 Willys Cj3-a with fisher power angle plow. Good Condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
There’s was another one of these for sale on eWillys. It was priced at $125.
“Just trying to find a local interested party in a Willys Jeep de-icer defogger unit. This was made by the Fulton Company. It was found in my grandfathers old stuff.”
An article in the Green Bay Press-Gazette on November 18, 1962, warned readers not to be surprised if they were flagged down at a Green Bay & Western (GBW) railroad crossing by a jeep. The article goes on to describe that GBW bought 2 1962 FCs for use on their railroad, some of the Jeep’s features, and how they would be used. The history of these FCs (shown below) and the GBW in general can be found at the Green Bay & Western Lines website.
One image below appears to be a rough scan showing the two FC-170s at the time of purchase. I’ve added a link to the 2nd photo which shows the FC awaiting restoration as of 2005 (a note under the image asked that it not be reproduced without permission).
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500. I dropped by to see this old Willys. I’ve added some pics below.
One great thing this jeep has is a PTO with an old chain driven winch. It’s held on by a flat sheet of steel that acts as a bumper. There’s been quite a few mods to the front of the frame, including patches on both sides of the front of the frame. This jeep started instantly with a little help from the choke.
The windshield frame and glass looks like it’s from an MB, as it looks shorter than the standard CJ-2A windshield and has no willys stamp. The body is a little rough and probably worth passing over with a magnet.
It’s got full floating hubs on the back. It also has some great meaty, yet small, tires.
(05/25/09) “46′ CJ2A Jeep all original parts. Only serious inquiries please! Can email pics.”
Brian ran across the seller of this truck while in town. Brian reports that “The paint is not that good. The painter did not paint the engine compartment and so on/lots of mistakes in it. The stake bed is nice, but could use refinishing. Frame looks good.”
“1953 Willys Overland Pickup, Four wheel drive, 3 speed manual, original drive train, 4 cylinder, 135 CU in, F head, Runs Great! Oak custom flatbed, with removal racks. 12 Volt conversion with new wiring. Fresh basecoat/clearcoat…Lime Twist.
$5500.00 or will trade for project street rod truck. Phone: 734-426-8592 or Cell: 734-395-4249.”
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/1679494811.html
UPDATE: Was $500. **SOLD**
Here’s a parts jeep.
“rolling chassis. no running gear but has axles. has vin tags and title. Thanks Brian”
I can’t tell if this is an early CJ-2A body with the back patched or a MB body.
“Restoration 95% done and need drive shafts shorten and mounted; Has Chevy 350 small block; TH350 automatic with new; B&M shifter; Dana 20 Transfer; Dana 30 with disc brake front; AMC 20 rear; Gear ratio is 3.54; Have clear title; Still have original and functional drive train for spare parts; Recaro like front seats; 6 point roll cage; New soft top.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/1694366190.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
This looks like a nice wagon.
“Very clean and original 1962 Willys Wagon. 6 cylinder, 4 wheel drive, rebuilt engine and new clutch. I am only the third owner of this very well maintained wagon. I have all the original paperwork from the dealer and maintance receipts. This vehicle runs excellent and would make a fine daily driver.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
I can’t tell if this is a DJ-3A or a mis-marked 1947 CJ-2A.
“I have a 1957 Willys jeep for sale. It has a chevy 350ci engine, the rest of the drive train is original jeep. 3 speed tranny with 31 inch tires. Newer jeep seats and fuel tank. brand new bikini top. Has a 9000lb winch mounted on front with receiver hitch out back. Goes just about any where you would want to go. ”
Lots of updates to this old Willys.
“1946 willy’s jeep cj2a; Engine – 79 350 rebuilt, aprox. 2000 miles; Transmission – 350 turbo, has been resealed; Transfer case – Dana 20; Front Axel – Dana 44; Rear Axle – Dana 44, 5:38-1 ratio; Tires – 38 super swampers; Rims – 15” steel; Carburetor – 650 holley; Steel Tube frame; Shorty Headers”
http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/1693286907.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/10/2010) This might be a good price. It’s got a rocket for a motor!
“1946 willys with 215 rocket v/8 motor ,hard top and doors , 2″ lift, supper swamper tires on crome rims, new bucket seats, its a runner ?????? call jon @ 970 846 0176”
http://rockies.craigslist.org/cto/1637206079.html
UPDATE: UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
After some searching, I found a movie trailer that shows a short clip of the Police Wagon (shown below). You can see the entire trailer from this 2008 movie here.
“1960 willys jeep for sale. great condition. 4×4. Flathead Hurricane 6 original motor, ~100,000 miles. Was in the movie, “A Plumm Summer.” Painted like a sheriff vehicle. runs great, and always starts, may need to have the piston rings replaces, but all the seals were just redone. cheep to insure, and a great vehicle, some custom work was done to the back seats to turn them into side benches. this jeep has all original parts, except for 1 missing rear seat, but i have the replacement in storage.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/16/2010) “1950 4wd conversion…… No expense spared!!!!! Only 3k on completely rebuilt drivetrain … balanced 4.3 V6-tricked out 700r4 trans/dana300. Dana 44 axles w/ power discs and steering. Beautiful paint and chrome, only interior needs to be finished…… total ground up fabrication, over 18k in receipts!!! Pleasure to drive, truly one-of-a-kind head turner! Call anytime for more details. Thad 619 417 0770”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/1693405426.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4300
(12/22/09) I can’t tell if the paint is peeling on the passenger side of the hood or if it has an alteration of some kind.
“This 1946 Willys Jeep 4×4 has: Chevy 350 engine, TH350 automatic transmission (new rebuild), Spicer 18 /20 transfer case, Desert Dynamic hydraulic winch, Dana 44 rear and 30 in the front, Edelbrock carburetor, 33 x 12.5″ tires with a full size spare, Brand new Painless wiring harness front to back including fuse block. It comes with a fully enclosed soft top with doors for the winter and a bikini top for the summer. Runs great! We are asking $4,500 but will take any reasonable offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(March 14, 2010) “This one needs engine work all original (no compression one cyl, possible valve or stuck rings) and fair condition, last run 1987, needs new home.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** The price was $12,500. This is a nice Jeepster.
(09/29/09) “1950 willys jeepster. Its that once in a life time find at a price you wont believe for this great peace of americona, and the best looking willys jeepster iv seen bar none,this car is amazing so call me and let me tell you all about it. It looks and runs great and has some realy fun features .If you like willys jeepsters and you want something few ,very few people have then call totay..”
From the Sunday News (and Duke University’s Digital Collection Archives) comes this October 7, 1945, contest advertisement. What I find very interesting is the color scheme. I do not recollect seeing any jeeps with this color scheme. Does anyone know if this was a custom color scheme of some kind for Pepsodent or simply an artist’s creative license?
I was doing some research on GBW’s FC 170s when stumbled upon several Jeepster prototypes listed at the American Jeepster Club along with some other Jeepster specific information. Below I reference 3 prototypes found on the history page. Please visit the American Jeepster Club’s ‘Willys-Overland Jeepster History’ page to learn more. The fourth image is a 1979 Jeepster Prototype press release I found at offroaders.com — it seems to me it was a good idea NOT to develop this one.
1949 Jeepster Coupe Prototype
1962 Brazilian Jeepster Prototype
Concept drawing of a Safari Jeepster
This looks pretty stock.
“This is a 1963 Willys cj3b in very good condition. This jeep was in one family since 1978. It is almost rust free with just a very small spot where the spare tire hanger bolts on the side. It runs and you can drive it but the brakes will need some work. This cj3b is very rare in this condition. All the numbers match on this jeep, and it has a new set of military type tires on it. Call or email for more info. 336-957-7509.”
http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/1692883008.html
