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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 .
This hardtop looks solid.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/pts/d/dresser-cj5-half-cab-and-axles/7738690037.html
“Front and rear axles for willys cj5 300 dollars
Steel half cab for cj5”
If you need some FC parts, you might check out this ad.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1103901014215447/
“FOR SALE: FC150 doghouses $200@, uncut dash panels $200@, (2 )passenger 1962-64 door panels 150@. Original wheels $50@. Many other parts.”
Seller is willing to sell the jeep and trailer separately. The top may be a Beck.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/pts/d/black-river-falls-willys-cj2a-spen/7739171891.html
“1946 Willys CJ2A, v6, 4spd, front disc brakes. I bought the jeep site unseen from an auction. The auction claimed it only needed a battery, which wasn’t true, and I’ve never tried to get it running. The doors (not pictured) are inside the jeep. It came with a New Mexico title, but it is now a Wisconsin title in my name. $3000 (will sell separately)
1940s Spen Model H trailer. This is the civilian equivalent to the Bantam trailers, only more rare. I’m not sure if the side rails are original, but they are well made. $1200 (will sell separately)
Willy’s running gear from a 53 pickup. The radiator, motor, transmission, transfer case, starter are sitting on a pallet and can be started the way it sits using a temp fuel can. I also have the front and rear axles with four newer leaf springs. $1200 (will not sell separately until the after the jeep sells)
Will sell everything for $5,000 or reasonable offer. Located in Black River Falls, WI.”
Not many of these crankshaft-powered winches around.
https://wausau.craigslist.org/pts/d/mosinee-koenig-pto-winch/7739225226.html
“koenig-pto-crankshaft-winch”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4100.
(03/10/2024) Looks like a good project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/329414540119988
“1957 fc150. Bought this as a project it’s got new floors and corners welded in. Body is close, no rust. Frame is solid. Motor ran recently but is not currently wired can show video of running. Have older VT registrations but no title should be able to get one. I planned to finish this but priorities have changed. Have Complete New wire harness and all parts to put this together except headlights that I can not find. New exhaust also installed. Bed and fenders and gas tank all included. Bed has some rust but not too bad. Have all glass but rear flat glass is cracked”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.
(04/05/2024) This former ice-racing jeep got modified. The former owner’s son-in-law had some opinions about this on Facebook … “This was my father in laws jeep. If you knew Smitty you knew the proud ice racing history this jeep represented. Now it is a total piece of crap?. It is sad to see someone take a piece of local history and shit all over it…” ..
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/littleton-jeep-cj-3b-rat-rod-54-small/7733629827.html
To this, which is for sale:
“After 8 years I am forced to give up my street rod project. 302 specification 4 bolt small block. Scrambler axles street geared, chrome side pipes…’98 Mustang convertible top.
Call to discuss I must accept probably nobody would finish what I started….the engine was supposed to be the best part when I bought Dirty George, a famous Colorado retired Ice Racer. Z28 spec 350 appears new inside, sounded great, but when it warmed up the engine “locked” and does so every time until it cools to restart for 5 minutes.
Duntov 40-40 cam, double hump heads etc. Big Holly leaks and would not be suitable for street use anyway…lots of spare parts one driveshaft is too long the other is too short after center-out transfer case was added with new torque converter on rebuilt transmission. 331 Jeep Scrambler axles replaced the 4;88 gears. Disc brakes. Power steering Chevy tilt steering column. Diagnosis is that rings were possibly not gapped properly on new pistons or too tight of skirts on the rebore. Scope down into spark plug holes indicates fresh parts. Oil pressure is great when running it is not the crank that seizes when it warms up. It had sat in dry storage for many years before I had a dream.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(02/27/2024) One of them is setup with a rear facing PTO.
“Toying with the idea of selling both of my jeep fc170s. The brown one will fire but will need some tinkering to get it running. The green one has been sitting a bit so I don’t know what it will take to get it going. Paperwork for both, the green one has the rear pto, the brown one has all the parts there to make it complete minus brakes and new tires. $5,500 for both of them.”
UPDATE: This rig has undergone some updates. See the pics from 2022 at the bottom of the post.
(11/23/2021) Unusual build.
https://appleton.craigslist.org/bar/d/brillion-47-willys-jeep-wrangler-9000/7733103606.html
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Photos from 2022 listing: Continue reading
Only the one pic provided.
https://lexington.craigslist.org/for/d/sadieville-willys-jeep-bodies-parts/7733124900.html
“I have 2 Willys Jeep Tubs:
Tub 1 (1948) is in good shape, yellow in color. The picture is how it looked when it was on the frame $600
Tub 2 (1947) is in better shape, stretched 9″ along drivers compartment for extra leg room. It has grey primer on it. $800
I also have fenders ($75-100 set), hoods ($60 each) and grills ($50 each)
$1500 for everything”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $34,000.
(03/21/2024) This looks in good shape with a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/777750104246288
“1961 willys fc 150. Chevy 4.3 litre v6 with edelbrock 600 carb. 5000 original miles. Custom oak and walnut bed. Custom exhaust. 31×12.50×15 tires. 1 of 1197 made this year,pictures tell the story.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1950
(03/13/2023) Andy shared this sad FC. It has a rear PTO. This will be.a big project.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ctd/d/eyota-1958-willys-jeep-cf150-4×4/7735444554.html
“NEEDS TOTAL RESTORATION REBUILD REPAIRABLE NON RUNNER
BRING YOUR TRUCK /TRAILER
1958 Willys Jeep CF 150 Cab Forward 4WD Compact Pickup
4 cyl Gas Engine 40K ?
3 Speed Manual Floor Shift Transmission
Option Rear PTO System
Right Side Box Mounted Spare Tire
Very Rare !!
Clear Title
These were Built as Utility Work Vehicles
Using CJ5 Components
I Haven’t Attempted to start Engine or Turn over yet
Leaf Springs are Broke from being moved around
Dahl Trucks 10 Miles East of Rochester MN”
Here’s an unusual build. The off-center headlights mess with me.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/concho-custom-built-rat-rod/7737127410.html
“I have a custom rat rod for sale. Asking $6,500 OBO. Would prefer cash, but open to trades; tractor, skid steer, truck, let me know what you have. The guy I got it from said it was custom built by a guy who worked as a machinist/welder at the Mines in Bagdad Arizona so he had full access to the metal shop there.
1947 Willys Tub Body
Custom Steel Frame and Tube Steel Body
Front and Rear Airbags with onboard air tank
Aircraft Aluminum Seats
Custom Front Axle with Chevy K5 Blazer Spindles
Drivetrain and all electrical parts from 1988 Ford F150
Ford 300ci Inline Six Cylinder
5 Speed Ford Manual Transmission
Ford Rear End”
We had a busy weekend. Next update will be LATE Tuesday morning, as I ran out of time Monday night to do updates.
UPDATE: Given we’ll be busy all weekend, here’s a look back at the tenth(!) anniversary of our trip through California…
It was ten years ago this week that we were visiting Dan Horenburger, viewing his collections, then tramping up to the former M*A*S*H location near Malibu, before meeting a lost Romanian woman. Wow, does time fly!
http://www.ewillys.com/2014/04/13/day-24-apr-12th-dans-fcs-and-the-scared-romanian/
Dan Horenburger and I in front of his Streamline FC Motorhome. See more pics here: http://thefcconnection.com/dan_horenberger_fc_motorhome.htm
Blaine shared this MB rebuild video by Al’s Garage. There are a few deviations from stock, but still it’s clear a lot of time was put into saving this old MB. Kudos for documenting this as getting the light and other details correct while focusing on rebuilding is a tedious task!
To view the video, you’ll need to go to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5XbCjy4nW4
Youtube has a video of the music sung by Valerie Hines and set to a montage of African American WWII service photos:
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Here’s a fascinating bit of sheet music from 1944 by Elton Box, Sonny Cox, and Lewis Ilda called “Chocolate Soldier from the USA”. It’s priced at $30. (It’s also available through abebooks for $12.74 plus shipping)
View all the information on eBay
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR A COMPLETE, RARE, ORIGINAL , USED, PIECE OF SHEET MUSIC CALLED “CHOCOLATE SOLDIER FROM THE USA”
BY ELTON BOX, SONNY COX, AND LEWIS ILDA
1944 VINTAGE
PUBLISHED BY THE IRWIN DASH MUSIC CO. LTD.
17 BERNERS ST. LONDON WI.
THE SHEET MUSIC IS IN GOOD SHAPE WITH CLEAN, CLEAR, AND LEGIBLE PAGES. VERY SLIGHT WEAR AND STAINS FROM AGE, STORAGE, AND USE.
A RARE AND ORIGINAL PIECE OF WILLYS JEEP RELATED LITERATURE”
Thanks to Joe-in-Mesa for finding these two toys and scoring them for only $20 (for both). Neither are pristine, but they will work in my collection.
This is a hard to find postcard I just picked up on eBay. There is another one still available on eBay.
Here’s an AMC themed Warn overdrive brochure that I hadn’t seen.
View all the information on eBay
“GLOSSY CATALOG INSERT 8.5 x 11
FRONT and BACK
1 PAGE INSERT
Items are described as accurately as I can, with emphasis on the flaws to avoid disappointment
~ Shelve wear from age and use is Visible
~ Scuff marks
~ Creasing VISIBLE
~ Wear/Tear on Edges/Corners
please refer to photos. Additional photos can be provided”
This is an AMC themed Warn hubs brochure. Again, not one I’ve seen.
View all the information on eBay
“GLOSSY CATALOG INSERT 8.5 x 11
FRONT and BACK
1 PAGE INSERT
Items are described as accurately as I can, with emphasis on the flaws to avoid disappointment
~ Shelve wear from age and use is Visible
~ Scuff marks
~ Creasing VISIBLE
~ Wear/Tear on Edges/Corners
please refer to photos. Additional photos can be provided”
There are two of these Jeep Parts’ postcards available on eBay. Given the FC-170 and the split window trucks and wagons, I’d say this is a 1958 or 1959 postcard.
View all the information on eBay
“Vintage Jeep Parts Advertising Brochure Big Postcard 5” x 8” in Excellent Condition see pictures. Richie Motors Cumberland Wisconsin.”
UPDATE: These are still available. Price is $100.
(12/06/2022) This may represent all the postcards in this series from what I believe is either 1948 or 1949.
View all the information on eBay
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR 10 VERY RARE,ORIGINAL EARLY WILLYS JEEP SALES & SERVICE DEALER POSTCARDS, & AN ORIGINAL WILLYS OVERLAND LUBRICATION AGREEMENT BOOKLET FOR THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT
ORIGINAL – NOT A REPRODUCTION.
40’S VINTAGE
10 DEALER SALES AND SERVICE PAPER POSTCARDS.
ALL THE BACK SIDES ARE THE SAME AS PHOTO SHOWS.
THE PHOTO’S SHOW THE 10 DIFFERENT FRONT SIDES WITH THE COLORED GRAPHICS AND ADVERTISING INFORMATION.
AS AN EXTRA ON THIS AUCTION LISTING IS AN ORIGINAL, UNUSED, WILLYS OVERLAND LUBRICATION AGREEMENT
BOOKLET FOR THE VEHICLE GLOVE BOX.”
This sheet music doesn’t show a jeep, but describes the experience of riding in one. The buy-it-now price is $25.
View all the information on eBay
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR A COMPLETE, RARE, ORIGINAL , USED, PIECE OF SHEET MUSIC CALLED “THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP”
WORDS BY VERA BROWN AND MUSIC BY FRANK BARON
1943 VINTAGE
PRINTED IN ENGLAND BY KEITH PROWSE AND CO. LTD. LONDON-WI. 1943
THE SHEET MUSIC IS IN GOOD SHAPE WITH CLEAN, CLEAR, AND LEGIBLE PAGES. VERY SLIGHT WEAR FROM AGE, STORAGE, AND USE.
A RARE AND ORIGINAL PIECE OF WILLYS JEEP RELATED LITERATURE”
According to this thread, the words to the song are as follows:
Jeep Jeep thats’s what they call it, Just needs a G.I. to hold it,
Bounc-ing o-ver road and lane, driv-ing this tune round my brain.
Have you ev-er tried THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP its a gal-lop and a wriggle not a creep,
You must find a lease.and-len-der, who is just a sol – id send-er but be carefull you don’t end up in a heap
When you hear a rat-tle and a little hoot Then its time for you to shake a dainty boot—-
All the book-ies will be leap-ing and the Ser-geant Ma-jor weep-ing
When they get THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP
You bend your knees– and then you boog-ie to your partner with a Beep – Beep – Beep – Beep, You cud-dle up,
but you had bet-ter watch your drivin cause your’e tak-ing a ride in a Jeep.
Jack and Jill no long-er ling-er on a hill
Now-a -days they’re Su-sy -que-ing with a will
At the Palais you will find them with the gang all there behind them Jiv-ing to THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP——
John spotted this solid looking CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/869489168277950/
“1951 JEEP Willy CJ3A – Runs and Drives 💯 %, From North Carolina , frame solid , really no rust at all , a few small surface spots on body, new Carburetor, new wire harness, new shocks and leaf spring in front of, have the rear but not installed comes with vehicle, new tires and wheels, new speedometer, have all paperwork for new owner, inspection was done, great Willy, don’t low ball, if serious msg me!!! Parked in doors year round!!”
TJ spotted this survivor that runs and drives. Has an F-head. It’s listed as a 1948, but the body may be CJ-3A, though it looks like the radiator attaches from underneath, so it might be a very early 3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/969711507821206/
“For sales a 1948 Willy’s. runs and drive smoke a little,clean title in hand non op,.4 cylinder 4×4 3 speed.Message me if you’re interested.”
