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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is one of several for sale on eBay by this owner.
“1951 Willys Wagon- Red Woody style on S-10 Chassis, 700R transmission, Power steering and power brakes, tilt wheel, New tires, new paint- perfect body, Came from Arizona, All new glass and rubber seals, Electric wipers and electric windows,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is one of several wagons on eBay from this seller.
“1952 Willys Wagon- Maroon 4 cylinder, 3 speed transmission O/D, new tires and wheels, 12 volt system, gauges, seats very nice, needs new headliner, new brakes, new paint job, rust free body, all glass is there- some getting foggy around edges. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is one of several this seller has for sale on eBay. This is probably in the poorest condition.
“1953 Willys Wagon- waiting to be finished! Gray primer body, 350 V8 engine, automatic transmission, power brakes, needs to be restored, nice body, needs tailgate repair, driver’s side rocker panel needs to be replaced. Front flood pan repaired. Runs good.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is one of several Wagons from this seller.
“1951 Willys Sedan Delivery Parkway- Blue Woody Style, Buick V6 engine, automatic transmission, power brakes, new glass, new tires and hubcaps, new paint job, electric wipers, new inside, new grill bars and bumper guards, runs nice. ”
It’s nice.
“FACTORY FLAT HEAD 6 CYLINDER ENGINE, 3 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION with OVERDRIVE, FOLD DOWN REAR SEAT, SIMULATED WOOD ACCENTING, HEATER & DEFOSTER * RADIAL TIRES, CHROME HUBCAPS & BEAUTY RINGS, RADIALS & WIDE WHITEWALLS, REAL WOOD FLOOR SLATS.”
Lots of updates here, though I can’t tell if the suspension has been updated.
“1955 Willys Jeep M38A1/CJ5 Jeep. This Jeep was built for crawling and climbing. Buick 231 V6 engine with auto turbo 350 transmission, Dana model 18 transfer case, Dana 44 rear end w/ locker, Dana 35 front with locker, 33×13.5×15 Interco super swamper tires (2 brand new), new Bilstein 5150 shocks, 5.38 gearing, new best top tiger top w/doors, new windshield frame and hinges, plus many, many more parts. Racing seats up front, new bench seat in rear. All with harnesses. Currently registered until Oct 2010. I hate to sell it but we don’t really rock crawl anywhere and that is what this is built to do. I am asking $4500 or best offer. Call Robert @ 760-696-1661”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/1527319015.html
Here’s a positive review of some retread tires from the IH8MUD website.
In other news, IH8MUD purchased Rockcrawler.com in October. IH8MUD, led by Brian “Woody” Swearingen, plans to take over the site, as well as related domain names, content and Service Marks and move forward with new ideas, a new layout and plenty of new information and content.
Well, what do you know … URLFAN is currently ranking eWillys in the top 10% of all websites at #398129. Given the demographic size of people interested in flat fender jeeps, that’s a pretty great ranking in my mind, even if I don’t think the ranking means anything.
I received an email from Phil last night with pics of this beautiful flattie attached. The jeep is a 1952 CJ-3A with a 4.3l Chevy Vortex with a C4 Auto and Dana 20 with a Terra Low gear set.
It also has a 44 frt and a 9″ Rear with ARB’s. I’m sure with that drive train he has all that he needs to explore the areas near his northwest home.
In the last two pics you’ll note the custom tranny/tc cross member. Phil built this and has added a skid plate that extends from the engine back past the transfer case. Thanks for sharing Phil!
As mentioned in the post above, I found Mike’s website related to the sale of his CJ-6 and trailer. He documented both the updates he made to his jeep and updates done to the trailer. He’s implemented a number of creative ideas to support the modern family’s use of a trailer. I highly recommend browsing the website for ideas.
As mentioned above, Mike created this site to follow the build of his CJ-6 as well as other CJ-6s. There’s plenty to read and links off to other sites as well. You can also view his trailer blog here.
Below you can see Mike’s fine build was showcased in JP Magazine
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
That’s one dirty windshield! The jeep looks rust free on the outside. This might be a good deal if the jeep will start.
“1962 Willys CJ5, been parked under a shed for 10 years. When parked was in running condition, motor and transmission are both original. Have title. A second 1962 Willys CJ5 is also incuded, it is in pieces and was being used for parts, all parts are still with jeep. Great for someone looking for a restoration project.”
It sounds like the seller might be desperate.
“MUST SEL by January first! Getting a divorce and need the money for a lawyer! Happy new year to me! Make me an offer! No “reasonable” offer refused! Will be posting pictures soon! Call 920-470-1198 or email.”
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/1525579796.html
Here’s a buyer seeking rims.
“WANTED – Narrow stock wheels for an early cj2a, cj3a or military jeep. Must be 15 inch by 4.5 wide (skinny wheel) on a 5 hole, 5.5 bolt pattern. Will pay top dollar. Rob @505.203.6528.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
It doesn’t run. It appears to have some old school 10 x 15 slot rims.
“1955 Willys Wagon. 327 motor, auto trans, Has HEI. Wont’ start. Willing to trade for 2 wheel auto dolly.”
I believe this is a Dana 25. This would be a quick and easy way to upgrade to a limited slip in the front, assuming the gear ratio matches what you have.
“Willys Jeep front end with brakes, fits willys jeep cj-5 and M-38, m-38a, 1944-1953 upgraded limited slip upgrade, in very good shape, extra seals for knucles. Local pick up only or pre paid shipping”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/1553554683.html
Here’s some spare rims.
“Here are a set of wheels that came off a Willys Jeep but will fit others. They are a 15 inch wheel and about 10 inches wide. These look alot alike but are actually 2 different styles of centers. One is slotted and the other is solid – 2 of each. There is some surface rust on these but not pitted. Tires have minimal tread but may make good rollers or something. $100 for all 4 OBO 360-513-9824”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1526730966.html
Hey, it runs and drives for under $1000.
“FOR SALE 1957 WILLYS JEEP (CJ). Rough condition BUT STARTS RIGHT UP, IDLES, DRIVES, ALL GEARS WORK, 4WD WORKS, LOW RANGE WORKS. Call or text 717-253-0713. 850 obo. may consider trades for a ford 8n tractor.”
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/1526095606.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The seller provides a very nice overview of the jeep.
“This is an extremely rare 1942 Slat Grill Jeep. Depending on where you look, different sources indicate that between 25 and 300 of these Jeeps are known to exist today.
The number plate on this Jeep shows that it is number 113424 (the 1’s are punched as I’s-see photo). This is the numbering for the Jeep, and does not indicate that 113,424 of these were made. Rather, the first 25,000 Jeeps ever made were Slat Grills, and the vast majority have been destroyed. I have had this Jeep for several years, and it has a clear California title. There are no registration issues since it has been registered non-operational so that no back fees accumulated while I stored it.
From what I can know and can tell:
I bought the jeep with an F-head motor and replaced it with the correct L-Head motor, but the motor is an aftermarket Kaiser Motor rather than a Willys. The motor which is in it is a Kaiser Supersonic, and since its rebuild 12 years ago, has been run for only a few hours. Unfortunately, I no longer have the rebuild receipt but it was rebuilt professionally…..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
This looks like a solid jeep.
“1948 willys Jeep CJ Chevrolet V6 electronic ignition, saginaw 4 speed ,Dana 20 transfer case ,Disc brakes front,Air locker {ARB} front end has ARB , Rear end has ARB, currie rear axles ,reversed shackles, power steering, full roll cage, hi lift jack, new Aluminum wheels, fairly new Swampers tires,winch, good trail jeep not a show jeep, on board air. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
“1966 kaiser jeep cj5 for sale or trade.first year for the buick dauntless 225 v-6.runs great.3-speed,4×4.soft and bikkini tops,roll bar.seats are in great shape.fold down front windshield,chrome wheels.headers,dual pipes.2-5 gallon gas cans and spare tire mounted to back.like i said runs great,was driven down from nevada with no problems,nevada title.will need to have speedo and fuel gauge worked on and needs the right front brake looked at.wont take much tlc to have a real nice jeep.you can climb a tree with this jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(10/10/09) It looks solid. Hard to tell much from the pics.
“I have a1961 willys cj 3b with a 302 ford motor 3 speed and a two stick transfer stock axles locker in rear. Runs and drives. Sale or trade or part trade. Jeep cherokee with 4.0 4×4. ”
UPDATE: Was $3900. **SOLD**
“1959 Willys – full canvas package; quail hunting seats for front; outstanding hunting vehicle. Mechanically sound. “
Gerald found these pics. If anyone has or runs across any similar pics, I’d like to see them.
1. Here’s an ad for the older Armstrong tires:
2. A vintage 1946 stamped envelope top from Willys Overland:
3. During a search for the 1960 auto show pics, Gerald found this image from the 1965 auto show. He immediately thought of the show Mad Men. The girls may be as lovely as the ones on the show, but the men are much older (compare the photos below and you decide!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
This looks well maintained.
“Ok folks I have a beautiful 1948 willy in fantastic condition. Everything is rebuilt or repaired. Original flat head four tornado engine with 1000 miles after rebuild all rebuilt transmision, transfer case, beafed up drive trane, rearend, and everything else. This jeep drives like a mini tank it can literaly drive inself up a tree if your into such things. Geared low for offroading drives 45mph top speed. I bought the last white best top in the world for a willy it is only 6 months old. Bottom of jeep is sealed and there is no rust. This is a show quality ride. Blue books at $13,000 with a total of $12,000 in it. I have afew extra parts and old gas cans ext…I will take fair offers for cash and will consider trades but please no junk. We really need something safe that can fit 4 plus camping gear but good mpg. NO scammers please I will only deal in person.”
