emailNeed to contact me and don't have my email? Click on email button.
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
(12/21/09) I doubt this will fetch the asking price, but it looks like a great restoration. That doesn’t look like an original color?
“cj5 complety restored to original. 200 miles since complete.Has been in family since new.Have owners manual also,also have hard top,unrestored.99 percent oem parts including engine parts.alot spent to make perfect.206-491-5283”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1635548811.html
UPDATE: this is back on eBay
This CJ-2A appears to be a stock VEC CJ-2A with a serial number of 38965. What makes this CJ interesting is that it is being sold by the second owner of the Jeep, the Jeep has matching numbers, and it’s a column shift. What’s more interesting is that according to the CJ-2A site, column shifts were discontinued at number 38221. So, it’s possible that this is one of the last column shift CJ-2As made. Am I missing something?
“Low mileage – 64264 actual miles. I am the second owner of this Jeep. I have owned the Jeep since 1976. This CJ-2A has all matching serial numbers, including the tag on the front frame horn.
This flatfender Jeep is an early 1946 model. It has the original timing chain equipped Go-Devil flathead 4 cylinder engine and column shift 3 speed manual transmission. The engine was rebuilt in the 1980s by my father and me. The engine was bored 0.030 over, hardened valve seats were installed on the exhaust valves and the head was milled 0.020. It has approximately 15,000 miles since the rebuild. Has original “military standard” oil filter and oil bath air filter. Also is equipped with a NAPA top cylinder oiler. Electrical system is 6 volt negative ground. The Jeep has not been run in over a year and will need to be trailered or trucked. It will need a new battery.
The driveline is all original with the addition of a Warn “All Range” overdrive unit. The orignal column shift 3 speed transmission shifts solidly and does not pop out of second gear on deceleration as many of these older jeeps are prone to do. Transfer case is original 2 speed and shifts great. The rear axle is a Dana 41 and the front axle is a closed knuckle Dana 25. Gear ratio is 5.38…. ”
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/26/09) Well, it is a VEC, but it’s not looking all that great. No serial number listed.
“late 1945 CJ2A Willys jeep mostly parts -engines, front ends, and rear ends, frame, body bucket (not in good shape) new bearings , brake lines bell crank and various parts, extra tranfer cases and transmissions, pto winch (Ramsey Model 200 4K capacity) all tag numbers match body and frame – clear az title. call Art 520-266-2349 ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The body weaves and bobs a little bit and there’s plenty of minor welds on the inside of the fenders and hood, but otherwise this looks solid. It’s missing the driver’s side spare tire holder.
“For sale is my unique “lefty” 1948 Willy’s CJ2A. It has been a great CJ, but it is time for someone else to enjoy it and time for me to move onto another project. Brief history of what I know for sure. My Dad found it in a field in Wyoming and wanted to convert it to a hunting vehicle, but I talked him into restoring it. When he took possession, it was in pretty rough shape, so he did a frame off “garage” restoration in 1999-2000. I would estimate it to be about an 80% restoration. There are a few blemishes here and there, but overall the vehicle is in great shape. I requested not to have a complete restoration because I wanted to use it for what it was meant to be used for, fun! He re-welded the entire frame, rebuilt the original flat head engine, rebuilt the drivetrain, converted it over to a 12V electrical system, re-wired the entire vehicle, repainted it, reupholstered the two front seats, repositioned the spare tire carrier (added a rear tire/jerry can carrier- no jerry cans, sorry!), added a new Bestop Tiger Top with doors and just about everything else you would do in a restoration. I took possession of it in 2000 and used it as a daily driver for about a year. Since then I have only used it every now and again just for fun and to keep everything lubricated. Have used it maybe a half dozen times in light off-roading situations in the past 5 years, other than that, just normal street driving. Since I have owned it, it has always been garaged. The new non-directionals tires are mounted on the original wheels. The wheels have been powder coated and I put Firestone non-directionals on all four wheels and the spare about a year ago….”
UPDATE: Still Available
(02/11/2010) The paints rough, but I can’t tell how much rust is growing on this.
‘Willys CJ2A 1947 Jeep. $1000.00 FIRM! Clear title. Jeep has a 1953 super hurricane engine that ran 3 years ago before storing. Comes with 4 extra tires,extra grill and extra radiator. Bought with hopes of restoring but my time is too limited.”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1595481224.html
I was doing a search for Wagon axles when I found this Wagon-based website: Wonderful World of Willys Wagons. It’s got some interesting, funny, silly stuff, including a description of a sprung front wagon clip. There’s a section of trains and jeeps titled Geeps & Jeeps. This site could easily be called the goofy world of wagons.
A reader asked me the following “would the diffs from a 50’s willys truck bolt up to a jeep frame without modification?” I didn’t know the answer off hand. Anyone know?
Assume we are moving 50’s truck running gear to a pre 1970 cj-5, cj-3a, cj-3b, cj-2a …
Thanks,
– Dave
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
“Excellent Condition! Ford 302 (Mustang) V-8, 4WD. New Tires, Shocks, Radiator, Master Cylinder, Slave Cylinder, Battery, Voltage Regulator, Clutch, Tow pack. Original running gear. Tachs out at 55MPH. $5,000 O.B.O. Boat, trailer, and gear included free with purchase of jeep.”
Here’s a good looking Jeepster.
“Classic Willys Jeepster 1951. 6 cylinder with overdrive. Runs great. Great shape. needs new wiper motor and gauges. If interested in seeing the jeepster call Jeff at (253) 579-4183”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1632910827.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
“willy’s 1958 military jeep. i also have bought a new hood, 2 fenders and bunch of other parts for restoring that. goes with it. 2000.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
This appears in good shape. It looks like it has a Spring Over.
“283 Fuel injected. Runs and sounds great! Large fuel cell, flow master, dual exhaust. Clean Title. Eager to sell make an offer.”
The top looks good and it comes with a warn winch. This might be a good price.
“’59 Jeep Willys 4×4, 4 cyl, 3 speed, runs good, new top, has off road lights, comes with Warn 8000lb 8274 winch. head gasket just replaced, needs radiator installed. I have radiator. $1500.00 OBO serious inquiries 205-504-2970”
http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/1633245657.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550
Here’s a project. Are those hubs on the back? It might have a full floating back end.
“1948 Jeep Willys a project to finish or willing to part out. Has an iron duke motor with less than 35,000 miles on it. Selling for $550 or best offer. Make a good enough offer, we can’t refuse.”
This Jeep has some personality. It’s a bit beat up, but I like it.
“This is and old Jeep that has been in the family for about 30 years and has just been used on private property to stay out of the weather when hunting which is great and push snow. The engine is the 4cyl. Hurricane with 3 speed manual trans. It starts and runs but has been sitting for some time and will need a tune up and the pinion seals show some leaking. The electrical system is the original 6 volt but starter has been rewound for 12 volt. Generator does not work but alternator does. Snow plow is homemade but does the job. The odometer shows 63827 but stopped working long ago. A water line can be seen but that was years ago and is dry at this time. With this said it would be necessary to trailer home and do some TLC before being roadworthy. I have a clear Missouri title in my name that will be reassigned over to you with a bill of sale. You can email me at floods@earthlink.net Thank you Duane.”
Here’s a pretty good price on a very nice Jeepster.
“Stock – original – complete • 4 cylinders, 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive • In storage for the last 20 years • Complete mechanical restoration done by professional mechanics • Have all receipts • Excellent interior • Converted to 12volt • New Cooker tires • Excellent mechanical condition • A lot of fun – drive it anywhere • Call (415) 710-1898”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1633523477.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500
(12/03/09) It’s unclear what 10% still needs to be done on this project.
“1947 jeep CJ2A 90% restored runs grate would make a nice 1st car or toy to hit the beach or hills with.”
Here’s an example of a restored Ford GTB Bomb Truck that is for sale (see unrestored one below).
“I am posting a Ford GTB Navy Bomb Truck up here for a friend. He is open to reasonable offers over $8,000. The truck was completely restored and looks very sharp. If you would like anymore information you may contact Randy Lamers at Lamersann@wmconnect.com”
http://stampedout.net/odds-012-ford_gtb.html
Dan forward me this Craigslist Ad — neither of us knows anything about them. Someone has got to be looking for these. These look like they’d make an unusual project. (see a restored version above)
“I have 3 GTB Ford / Burm Jeeps for sale. 2 US Army cargo and 1 US Navy bomb truck. One cargo has incorect bed other has correct bed. Would like to sell as package. Email for questions.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1631400113.html
Paul made good progress recently with the radiator installation. I’ll let him explain …
Paul writes, “During the past few days I’ve been busy scrounging metal, making parts and playing with the welder but the end result is the Willys has an M 151 radiator installed along with a V type firewall to radiator brace and a hood hold open rod. I also picked up my new radiator from the local military surplus yard in addition to a used shroud and the necessary lower mounts. The new radiator will reside safely in the house until it’s time to be installed after I quit taking things apart for modifications and redesigns but the size of this radiator is just about perfect for the room available under the hood. I’ll have to spend some time at the local autoparts store mixing and matching coolant hoses before the engine is plumbed to the radiator and I also have to go shopping for a low profile electric fan (a puller is what I’m hunting for) but both of these tasks can be solved with reasonable amounts of money so I’m feeling pretty good with my progress so far. ”
A reader named David needs to sell his project. You can view all the pics at http://www.littledigger48.com.
David wrote, “I would like to sell my jeep ” project” my web site can explain it. littledigger48.com I would like to get $1500.oo for it.”
Dan spotted this Koenig hard top that appears to be in good condition.
“All steel cab by Koenig Iron Works. Roll-up windows need glass (I have the pattern), otherwise it is in excellent shape. Fits Jeep CJ2A.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/1629059606.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500
The seller of this modded Jeep won’t be done with it until it completes one final trip.
“46 willys,west coast rust free rig.The only stock parts are the frame,and body.Rebuid 1962 buick 198 V-6,fresno california speed shop,sm420 trans,power brakes,power steering,disk brake dana 30 front,rear dana 44.16 gallon fuel cell.This rig is on a road trip from oregon to alabama,will be running in nevada offroad for about 300 miles,will be in moab utah next week,heading to new mexico,end of march,be in alabama mid part of april,will be selling end of road trip.$5500.00 firm.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is nothing fancy, but appears solid.
“1951 willys cj3a, rebuilt motor in 04′, body sprayed with bed liner, inside, outside and underneath, frame sand blasted and painted, 9k winch mounted on front, works great, needs brake shoes, which i have, and carb kit, which i have, although it still runs fine, and a bunch of extra parts, which will go with the willys, doesn’t use oil, 4 wheel drive works great, used it at my cabin in the Adirondack mnts, sold cabin, no need for willys, ”
Here’s an unusual toy.
“Toy peddle jeep – small restoration project. Peddle power only 0cc engine, so no tunning. Air conditioned. Requires abit of loving restoration. very light. Sold as seen. Will post. Must have Jeep of the year.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $1800.
“I have a 63 Willys Wagon. It has the flathead 6cyl, 3spd trans, and all stock running gear. I was told it had been used in the Army but I have no proof of that. It does have a military data plate on the dash so it was used by some branch of the military early in its life. It was originally highway department yellow. My guess would be that it served on an air field or maintenance department for the Army or Air Corps. It runs and drives great and has a pretty decent body compaired to most of the other wagons I’ve seen. It has stock wheels and fairly new tires. It has the factory wooden slats still in the bed. THE BAD It does not have any brakes, and it has no title but I will provide you with a bill of sale. It was owned by a hunting club in AR and they never titled it. It is possible to obtain a title. Jeep is located in Paducah, KY and I’ll take $1,800 cash for it.”
