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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 $8995. Could be a Traveller.
Looks very nice.
“1961 willys panel deliver with side window conversion kit. 283 c.i. chevy motor w/ 2bbl, 350 turbo trans, ford 9″ rear end. A/C from vintage air. new glass on sides except for wings. i have a new windshield and rubber not installed. also have new rubber for wings and rear door glass.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
This looks like a great price.
“1955 WIllys CJ5. Good Paint. Not rusted out. Solid tub. New Bestop Top new upholstry. It has stock 4 cyl. engine with stock 3spd. running gear. 4×4 works. Nice little toy.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This is a very neat truck. The first year for the Willys jeep truck production was 1947, This truck was the 972 willys truck ever built out of only appx 2600 .. Its a 2 T model. 2 wd. With the rare Column shift transmission. Flat head 4cyl motor. It is in remarkable condition for its age. These are prone to rust and this one is very solid !!!
I purchased this truck at the Iola vintage car show. My son and I have taken it to some shows, driven it around town and had fun with it. Now we want to buy a muscle car . These trucks as well as any old car are prone to rust, What impressed me the most about this truck was how solid the body was. This willys has never had the floors patched !!! Even the nicest old cars ive seen have had the front floors patched. This jeep has the orig floors. very nice body mounts underneath. orig Willys rocker panels, Nice door bottoms. Orig steel front and rear fenders. No rust in bed floor. The only body damage is on the tailgate,which is dented in the middle. They do sell new ones. I dont know how old the paint job is. Not a show job, but shines nice. Has some scratchs here and there. Wheels have been repainted, Tires are old, It think the spare is the orig 1947 tire !!! The interior has a new headliner. Orig cover on the upper seat back, and recovered lower seat, Orig steering wheel, The wipers dont work. Doors open and shut great. Lights all work great”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This is worth a closer look. It appears to be sporting a M-38 dash panel.
“Willys 1949 CJ-3a, 4 cylinder 3 sp. 4×4, rebuilt top end. NEW: gas tank, windshield and frame, wheel cylinder. Runs good, needs master cylinder”
UPDATE: Price changed to $4000. Kudos to the seller for pointing out important issues.
(11/19/09) “1943 willys-overland military mb jeep,needs total body restoration!frame needs attention back by shackes,has been plated but a very ugly job!runs very good,has new clutch and pressure plate,transmission shifts well and running gears work well,transfer case shifts in hi and low range good and works well,4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive works also,no grinding.brakes are all good and stops well.tires do hold air but are dry rotted,has military split rims also.still has the M1 carbine rifle bracket on windshield frame. all gauges on dash are there, only oil gauge is hooked up SERIOUS CALLERS ONLY! LOCAL SALE ONLY PLEASE! IF YOU DO NOT WANT A LOT OF WORK, DONT CALL! 1-304-479-7274.”
http://pittsburgh.en.craigslist.org/cto/1582360374.html
Here’s a website with an extensive history of four wheel drive. Based on a credit at the bottom of the page, I believe this was originally created/published by Four Wheeler.com.
Recently, Egon, from Lichtenstein, and I had been having a conversation about a Jeep project he’s trying to determine how to tackle. Once again, the google online translation software has been effective enough to allow a conversation to occur.
Egon recently sent me some photos of his projects. He’s done some very nice restorations. Danke Egon!
Here’s a 1955 Steyr 15hp Tractor Restoration:
And a family of tractors:
Here is a 1968 Puch Haflinger he rebuilt (haflingers):
And here are a couple of great images of his Russian UAZ 469, which he says he took on a successful Elk hunting expedition in the Kirov region of Russia. It sports a 2500 cc engine and has a max speed of 75KM/H
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
Here’s a good looking Jeep.
“1948 Willys Jeep runs and drives great, Original 4 cyl motor and running gear, Upgraded steering, Upgraded brakes, Off frame resto a few years ago, Rear seat, Roll bar and Bikini top, Tow bar, Fun little jeep.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2995. More pics.
(07/08/09) Here’s one for you Pittsburgh Steelers Fans!
“Very cool driver>>>>all original drive train and still runs like new. This is a good project or keep as is and use as a slow driver. No speed demon here as this was designed as a work horse with top speed around 50 mph. This is a good 20 footer and is a lot of fun. Take to Sand Lake and you can drive to town as this is what we used it for. Give me a call and we can make a deal as I am out of room. John @ 360 600-8213. Will deliver locally. It also comes with tow bar and you can Rat Rod it or make a cool Hot Rod too!”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1581841498.html
**SOLD to an ewillys reader**
“1947 Willys CJ2A. It needs work. I bought it about 3 years ago and just do not have the time or the money to restore it. It comes with a windshield but it is not original and it has a crack. It did work 2 and a half years ago but that was the last time I messed with it. It is not a military jeep. I have the title in my possession. $1000 or best offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was for Trade
It’s hard to tell much from the pics, however it appears in decent condition. It’s a project.
“I HAVE A 1947 WILLYS 2X2 HAS GOOD BODY FOR THE YEAR IT HAS A GOOD LOOKING AND RUNNING 81 BUICK V6 IT WILL NEED SOME STARTER WORK TO HEAR IT RUN AND BRAKE WORK TO DRIVE BUT I DONT HAVE THE TIME SO WITH ABOUT $100 AND AN HOUR OF WORK YOU WILL BE DRIVING THIS GEM ANY WHERE JUST LOOK AT HOW MUCH THEY GO FOR AND MAKE ME A GOOD TRADE”
UPDATE: Was $1100. **SOLD**
“1943 willys jeep. has deer stand welded to the top over-seeing the jeep. has rack in the back for storage and reciever hitch in the front bumper for easy towing. its also painted camoflouge and is a little rough around the edges. needs a new battery, has been started up before and runs really nicely.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000
It’s a tiny pic, but at least it shows the jeep has an unusual paint job.
“Willys’ CJ-2A, It comes with the following: Full soft top, Bikini top, Doors (soft), Engine is a 1968 Chevy 350, Edelbrock intake, Edelbrock carburetor, Mallory Ignition, Brakes have been replaced with a Willwood Master Cylinder, Clutch has been replaced with a Tilton Master Cylinder and Willwood slave Cylinder, Original 3 speed Transmission, New off-road suspension, Electrical wiring has been completely replaced. $4000.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
(11/17/09) This one is right up the road … well, up a couple roads from me. I’ll drop by and check this out more closely. The description appears to highlight the important elements.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ Red”
UPDATE: Still Available. New pics.
“1944 Willys Jeep. Loaned to French during war. Excellent Condition – Kept indoors – Several Show Awards. Only serious inquiries please. (540) 336-8255 – Leave message-will return your call.”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/1579785912.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“1946 jeep have papers and new plates runs great.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000
(10/19/09) It looks nice, but I doubt it will fetch the asking price.
“WILLYS JEEP 1947 CJ2A; ORIGINAL 4 CYLINDER SUPERSONIC ( NOT REBUILT ); ORIGINAL MILEAGE UNKNOWN ( ODOMETER DOSE NOT WORK ); HAVE ALL RECEIPTS & PARTS THAT WERE REPLACED; FRAME OFF RESTORATION; GRAND FATHER OWNED IT, I HAVE OWNED IT FOR 30 PLUS YEARS; DON’T KNOW IF MY GRAND FATHER PURCHASED IT NEW ? NO RUST, FLOOR PANELS WERE REPLACED BEFORE I EVER HAD THE JEEP ALONG WITH ANY OTHER RUST. NEW PAINT, FACTORY HARVEST TAN FLAT “
UPDATE Still Available
(05/17/2010) I’m not sure what kind of body that is. Possibly a fiberglass?
“1947 Willy’s Jeep CJ-2-A, Reasonable condition, Runs well with good power.”
http://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/2190557529.html
Sebastian’s friend Esteban found these great ads.
Sebastian writes, “Here are some vintage willys ads published in Colombia during the late 40’s and early 50’s. The one showing the CJ-3B appeared on a newspaper in 1953. The other ads were published in “Revista Semana”[ed. note: That is Spanish for ‘Week Magazine’ – I hope I got he right web link?], one of the oldest and most prestigious magazines in Colombia. A friend of mine, actually one of the best men in my wedding (Esteban Ucros), found these pictures. For work purposes (nothing related with Willys), he was researching the old archives of “Semana” (hard copies) and ran across these ads. He sent me high resolution pictures and I just did some edits.”
With Steve’s help, I have obtained some rare images of the disassembly of a Sears & Roebuck Allstate Locking Hub. Accompanying them is a rough guide.
Here, the bolts are being removed:
Here the bolts have been removed. Now, the big ring must be removed.
You need to get a hold of the ring and flexing it inward to get it out of the channel.
Here is the cap being pried out:
The ring holds in the four rectangular blocks that engage in the cams inside the cam to switch from locked to unlocked. After that, you’ll need snap ring pliers to remove the ring with the two small holes that you can see in the center around the spline.
Here’s another angle:
Here the parts are getting cleaned:
Shows a box with all the parts from both sides (two assemblies):
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
“1953 Willys 3B jeep project. Son had lofty plans to restore. Started to dissassemble, now is off to college and I NEED THE GARAGE SPACE. F-head motor, mechanically complete. Jeep was as a driver before dissassembly started. Have extra additional body parts including complete grill, windshield frame, hood, cowl, fenders plus new set of omix-ada fenders. Clear CO title. $1500 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Here’s a running CJ-5 for only $1200. The rims look a little unusual.
“1959 jeep willys cj5. 4cyl 3 spd runs but needs brake work. Original hard top and both doors included.”
These are the first stainless 1/2 doors I’ve seen.
“WILLYS JEEP JEWELS STAINLESS HALF DOORS MADE TO CUSTOM FIT ALL FLATFENDER JEEPS CJ 3B , 3A , 2 A , AND MAYBE OTHERS . VERY HARD TO FIND !!! $ 200.00 call 360-957-6012 Woodland Wa .”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1579920159.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(11/21/09) Lots of upgrades to this jeep. Not a bad price. There are some minor issues the seller lists on the craigslist ad.
“Motor – Chevrolet 327-V8 with headers. This thing moves. Custom dual exhaust. Transmission – Dana 20 T-18. 4-speed twin stick. Gear Ratio – 4:27. 2HIGH, 4HIGH, 2LOW, 4LOW. Under axle shackles, no lift. 33 X 12.5 R15 Wheels. All Terrain Tires. 30 Spline Dana 44 Rear Axle (NEW UPRGRADE).
Mico-Lock – (4wheel hydraulic parking brake). Power Steering. Tilt Steering Wheel. Tow bar. Auxiliary lights….. Contact me 916-218-5676 Christopherwilliam@myself.com”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1476498373.html
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $1500
This looks like a great price!
“1951 willys pickup in good shape call for details.1500 obo.”
