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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 .
Mike shared this June 18, 1962, Willys Motors Service Bulletin that has an updated 1000-mile inspection checklist. It’s both a handy checklist for the inspection of your current vintage jeep or for use when checking out a new jeep.
PDF Version of Checklist
(or an Alternative Checklist create by a reader years ago)
This photo shows New York Governor Lehman and Col. Broadus sitting in a jeep.
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“1942 Press Photo New York Governor takes ride in military jeep. This is an original press photo. New York – jeep – Lieutenant … reviews, Colonel Broadus salutes, Governor Lehman takes a ride Photo measures 8.25 x 5.25 inches. Photo is dated 04-07-1942.”
A 1955 newspaper ad for jeep looks familiar to me. Noticing that the spare tire was mounted like that of a CJ-2, I realized that the CJ-5 portion of the photo had been illustrated and an extra tree added.
Here’s how the ad looks, edited and cropped, in 1955 (ad is on eBay):
Here’s how the original 1945 press photo looked:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(11/18/2018) Looks good. Appears to have a reproduction body.
“1951 Willys Jeep, 4×4, great condition, modified with Buick 6 cylinder engine, power steering, 37000 on odometer (not sure if accurate) very well maintained,cool interior, excellent for the beach or snow. rubberized floor. You will not find a nicer one in N.Y. NO RUST.
If you see the ad the Jeep is still available”
This has been for sale for a while, but never popped up on my searches until now.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3110815819010588
“1955 CJ3B 500 miles on Engine 37,000 on Jeep Body only fair but no holes Full Best Top with doors no holes a bit brittle tho Reupholstered front seats Have back seat Brand new tires Brand new 11” brakes, drums and master cylinder Replaced gas tank I will deliver for a fee $7,500 Listing for friend”
Lots of mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3485502161517540
“IF AD IS UP, it is still available. Professionally built custom ’58 Willys Overland Pickup. US Army Military Police theme. Runs and drive great! 350 Chevy motor with 4L80E Auto Transmission. 4 wheel disc brakes. Aluminum Radiator w/ Elec fan. Many Custom touches. Show winning Rat Rod!!”
Looks like the drain holes have been patched.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/730943644487771/
“Military style with new tires and wheels. Complete rebuild kit for a flathead engine.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://zanesville.craigslist.org/atq/d/dover-62-willys-jeep-firetruck-4×4/7235413915.html
“This is a nice running 1962 Willys Jeep firetruck,Has redone 2yrs ago,All new brake lines,brake bands and.whell cylinder,and master cylinder,body work was done and painted.Nice show vehicle..only 42,000 miles,has original, light on top, and working siren..6cylinder hurricane motor,4wheel drive,3speed on floor,high and low range”
The price listed is $25,000, however maybe it is supposed to be $2500? It looks like it is a lefty. It has a DJ-3A hardtop (CJ-5s has the side windows in the top).
https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/d/howell-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/7249444722.html
“1948 Willys jeep CJ2A SOLID PROJECT runs good nice frame comes with plow needs some work”
The engine spins.
https://elmira.craigslist.org/pts/d/big-flats-1950-willys-jeepster/7247516518.html
“Up for sale is a rare 1950 willys jeepster. Body is in fair condition with some rust repair needed. Frame is in very good condition, some surface rust no holes.
Has original 4 cylinder motor that turns over by hand. Engine is complete, but does not run. Seat frames are there but need redone. Frame for top is there and complete, top is long gone.
Tires are shot but does roll. I have 8 jeeps and will not be getting to this one anytime soon.
Asking $1500 or no. Call or text only. No emails will be answered.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/15/2020) Runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/628092414767876/
“I have title. Runs and drives good. It’s in good shape for a 66 yr. old Willys. $3500 or best reasonable offer”
A guy in Seattle sold several lots of jeep stuff from his collection on eBay and I was a the fortunate recipient. So, Merry Christmas to me! The items that particularly interested me were the two different Baier lighters and the two wooden jeep pipes.
The Baier lighters were heavier and in better shape than I expected, while the two wooden pipes are both from France, each with engraved differently on the bottom.
The jeep toys range in quality, but I didn’t have any of them, so they were just a fun bonus.
Here’s a close up of the two Baier lighters. To ignite the lighter on the large jeep with the map on the top, you turn the door handles (either the passenger side and drivers side). Turning the handle releases the hood piece, causing the lighter to spark (no fuel in it currently). The smaller jeep is the same principle, only there’s a single button above the driver’s door and the lighter piece that pops up is in the top, not the hood.
My growing collection of jeep lighters and smoking related jeeps hasn’t been planned, but does seem to be growing….
Jesse shared this FJ-3 ornament information. Last year, I posted about Sesame Street’s use of an FJ-3 as Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck. What I didn’t know was that Jesse sold an FJ-3 that was renovated into real Cookie Monster Foodie Truck that is now at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. But, it doesn’t serve food. Instead, it is a kids interactive challenge (there’s an online version at PBS):
Cookie Monster food truck interactive spot. (photo by @bioreconstruct from this website).
Here’s another one:
When you momma and poppa frogs hop in line for food, let the tadpoles play at the nearby foodie truck challenge. Help Cookie Monster and Gonger prepare delicious meals by following along with the video instructions and pressing the correct buttons for the right ingredients! Photo Credit: Undercover Tourist.
As for the ornament, you can order it here: https://www.hallmark.com/ornaments/keepsake-ornaments/sesame-street-cookie-monsters-foodie-truck-ornament-with-sound-1999QXI2734.html
And, if you don’t want an ornament, you can buy a kids FJ-3 Cookie Monster Food Truck at Target for $14.99:
https://www.target.com/p/sesame-street-cookie-monster-39-s-foodie-truck/-/A-76614704
Or, for only $6.99, you can purchase a Cookie Monster Board book:
Nice photo with some history showing 2 Ford GPs.
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“Offered is an original WWII time period photograph. It belonged Lt. Salvador Joseph Cuttitta who was enlisted with the 6th Armored Infantry and trained with 1st Armored Division. He was then transferred to serve with the 5th Armored Division. There is some tape on the corners. Picture measures approximately 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ inches.”
This unusual poster shows a pretty complete list of production civilian jeeps (though no FC-150). It advertises Jeep Parts out of Portland, Oregon, and is priced at $99, but the seller is accepting offers. It was an Oregon company.
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“Jeep Parts Ad Vintage 1981 Wrangler & Sexy Bikini Girl Poster Oregon 18 x 24
The company’s name is Jeep Parts. I can not find a date on the poster but the most recent model listed for part available is 1981. Lots of great old Jeeps depicted: Wrangler, Cherokee, panel delivery, fc170 truck, commando, 2500 truck, jeepster, scrambler, 475, f4-134, tuxedo park mark IV, universal, dispatcher, surrey, station wagon, cj-7, cj-3, cj-6, cj-2a, cj-101, …awesome!
The arrow is pointing at an old disintegrated rubber band mark near the top.
Size / dimensions :
18 x 24 inches
46 cm x 60.5 cm”
I’m not sure what these sell for these days.
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“This a Koenig Crank Shaft Winch Bracket for a Willys Jeep CJ 2A, 3A, 3B. Extremely rare bracket. Condition is used. Sold as is. Ask questions first. Shipped with FEDEX.”
This appears to have a replacement body, not an M-38 body.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/hopewell-junction-1946-willys-jeep/7244616770.html
“1946 Willys Jeep for restoration. Jeep needs to be gone through, motor needs rebuild. Jeep is a good and straight canidate for restoration, has rust in front floors and side cowl panels.
I believe this jeep is a combination of a civilian CJ2a and a military M38. It looks like someone put an m38 tub on a civilian Cj2a frame. The previous owner told me he ran the numbers on the motor and it came back as a C2a.
There is no title on this vehicle as it predates when titles were issued, and I do not have a registration for it. Bill of sale only”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $5200.
Listed as a 1974, this is a 1956-1963 CJ-6. I see no data plate that indicates this was ever in the military. Strangely, a dummy head appears in a few of the shots.
“I have 1974 JEEP Army Willy for sale. Manual trans. Got clean PA title. Need some repairs. It is Long Wheel Base rare to find 8 seater. Runs and drives. In decent condition. A lot of potential. First come first serve. As is”
No shots of the bed, but it appears sound.
https://louisville.craigslist.org/wto/d/corydon-bantam-willys-tc3-keep-trailer/7227787563.html
“Bantam tc3 trailer for a Willys jeep.”
I don’t have any brochures on the Fisher.
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/pts/d/southampton-willys-cj5-fisher-plow/7230760321.html
“Fisher plow for early CJ5 metal is in good shape as well as blade has a new rebuilt pump all hydraulic lines hood pressure”
UPDAATE: **SOLD** Was $20.
The Seller has more than one for sale. I imagine these are pretty rare?
“Vintage King-Seeley V54S-126D governor from Willys industrial engines. New in the box. Several available at $20 each.
OESCO Inc”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/tag/d/middletown-andy-gard-green-jeep-toy/7242939617.html
“Andy Gard Sit N Ride ARMY Jeep. Has 2-Stars on the hood,Steering wheel has ANDY GARD.
Andy Gard was well know for all his plastic toys back in the 1950’s,He made all his toy’s Near Pittsburgh Pa. in a small town call Leetsdale Pa. Comes with all wheel’s and steering wheel.”
Lots of Jeepster parts.
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/hudson-willys-jeepsters/7242197521.html
“2 1050 Jeepsters. One parts car rusted alot. Other very restorable. Yellow car orig. Paint. Very nice nose grille and doors. Extra door and windshield frame. Yellow car 90% complete. Both have orig drive trains. Both have 3 spd column shift with overdrive. Yellow car has org 6 cyl. Both motors stuck. Lots of parts. 2 nice comlete top frames. Multiple sets of trim. Cool project.”
