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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 .
Thanks to Jim for spotting this one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/470536770564722/
“1953 willyz cj3b. Fun driver in decent condition. Comes with soft top. Brakes, shocks, rear springs, gas tank, generator, and starter were all replaced about 5 years ago”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Lots of mods.
“I have a 1946 willys jeep with 39.5 iroqs with one trip on them, a sbc 350 mated to a manual 4 speed. It has a 44 front and a 12 bolt in the rear. Runs but needs one or two things buttoned up to send it to the trails. Mainly looking for trades of any sorts but I’m open to offers”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/09/2019) Not sure how much value is here.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/grd/d/peel-willys-parts-jeep/7034057810.html
“Frame & body parts No title asis can help load on your trailer 600.00”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/08/2019) A military tribute jeep. Looks solid. The drain holes have been filled, but that may have been to make it look more like an MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/803251570131330/
“Willys Jeep with a military style paint job. Original engine, ran mostly in parades these last few years”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/28/2019) These appear to be Koenig hardtop doors.
https://wichita.craigslist.org/pts/d/olmitz-early-jeep-cj-metal-doors-cj2a/7045417428.html
“Pair of doors for early Jeep CJ with metal top. Not sure what years? Doors are super solid with no rust through. Includes regulators & latches. $100 for the pair”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(01/10/2020) Doesn’t run at the moment.
“1947 cj2a Willys Jeep. Had it running. Needs carborater work amd new battery.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/08/2019) Running when parked, but no mention when parked.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pts/d/newark-1946-jeep-willys-cj2a-flat-fender/7034896698.html
“All complete 1946 willys 2.2 4 cyl with 3spd manual 4×4. Has small lift and 33″ super swampers. Was running when parked. Need points and gas tank. Will trade for daily drivable vehicle.”
Here’s a series of jeep photos from the Portal To Texas History website. There are many, many more: https://texashistory.unt.edu/search/?q=jeep&t=fulltext&sort=&fq=
This is my favorite of the bunch: An M-38A1 with a Schooner-like soft top:
CREDIT: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33411/ Man standing in uniform next to jeep advertising the Sheraton Terrace Motor Hotel, 1201 S Congress Ave.
Some interesting mods on this jeep.
CREDIT: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth476250/ .. Photograph of Capt. John M. McAfoos, T/5 Paul Severino, and two unidentified soldiers sitting in a Jeep somewhere in France. Buildings are visible in the background.
This photo is dated 1945, but it’s clearly a 1950s photo based on the grille.
CREDIT: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth586886/ .. Photograph of a group of men looking at a Jeep in a field. Trees and buildings are visible in the background. … there is a second photo in this series that better shows the plaque on the side of the truck’s cowl.
One of the few CJ-2A images in the collection.
CREDIT: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth74048/ .. Photograph of a man in a jeep in a ranch yard. A small wooden structure and a gated wooden fence are behind him. The photographer’s shadow is visible against the front wheel of the vehicle.
The only Ford GP I’ve run across in the photo collection.
CREDIT: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth436897/ .. Photograph of five soldiers, including Alphonse DeSanto, Charles Kozak, Andrew Horn, and Robert French, standing around another soldier seated in a Jeep. Buildings are visible in the background.
This February 2, 1951, photo in the Sycamore Tribune was front page news and highlighted the effects of a train hitting a jeep. I wish the photo quality was better.
UPDATE: That’s to Mark we’ve learned that at least one of these ads ran in the October 1950 issue of Capper’s Farmer magazine.
I don’t remember running across this ad. Note the lack of ‘Jeep’ promotion, part of Willys shift to the promote the Willys branding across the models.
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UPDATE: Still Available. I thought this would sell fast at this price.
(02/02/2020) Nice looking 2A with a few updates.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/atq/d/bennington-1946-cj2a/7067491034.html
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A, $700 of 5 new tires and tubes, new wheel cyls. and master cyl. All brake lines flushed and bled. Has a 1960 Chevy 153 cu in. 90Hp engine rebuilt with new clutch by previous owner, runs great. Factory insulated Sears full cab, two heaters one on each side of cab. Solid frame, little rust on body, hitch, original Willys floor mats. 12V conversion, electric wipers. Nice.”
Nice looking M-38A1.
https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-1954-m38a1/7073080758.html
“1954 M38A1. 2011 MVPA Gold Motor Pool ready award.
Parade ready-runs well. Clear Ohio title. Has had the engine replaced.
All fording components, winter top with grille cover, side panels, doors.
Original 24-volt system. Working radio set w/antenna.
Minimal rust, always stored indoors.
Has additional 4th gear overdrive.
All data plates. Have complete list of repairs.
Low mileage.
$12,000.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
(01/13/2020) Looks promising.
“WWII Ford gpw . good body did run. no windshield frame. complete drive train. has title. phone calls only.”
This has an early set of Husky Hubs. This has no frame horns, but no sign any have been removed. This may also have the bottom mounted transmission cross member (hard to tell for sure). This could be a very late CJ-2A.
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/seminole-jeep-willys-cj2a-1948/7072933960.html
“1948 Willys. Clean green title in hand. This willys needs total restoration. 2” rust hole under passenger toolbox floor. Other than that rust free. Body is pretty straight. Engine spins free and gear shifts have been freed. It has been sitting since 75. Possible trades.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/05/2020) A custom racer for EC4WDA events.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/698462943969382/
“Offroad racer for sale. EC4WDA legal No motor. Fresh rebuilt turbo400 trans and new convertor. $6,000 obo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $400.
Unclear what value is here.
“CJ3B – CJ5 Want to sell as a pair”
UPDATE: Pic now provided.
https://mobile.craigslist.org/pts/d/new-augusta-willys-jeep-counterweight/7051170108.html
“Weight that mounts just behind the front bumper of Willys Jeeps. Super heavy (200lbs+)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000. Turns out, it runs just fine!
It doesn’t run, but seems to have potential.
“Ca registration. Not running. As is. Ran when parked. Comes with some spare parts.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/12/2020) Jim spotted this partially rebuild tub.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/d/denton-1958-willys-cj3b-jeep-body-tub/7053857591.html
“Partially restored 1958 Willys CJ3B tub.
Most of the rigorous work has already been done. There is still some metal work left, but 95% rust free at this point, and that’s before blasting! A ton of work has gone into this project so far and picking it up from this point should go smoothly in the right hands. It’s in great shape, no major issues that can’t be repaired easily. Please contact me if interested. Thanks for looking! I could potentially trade for other willys Jeep parts and attachments. Looking for: warn overdrive, Koenig PTO or crankshaft winch, military soft top and bows, Koenig hard top and doors, PTO gearbox, overdrive/PTO adapter, seat frames and cushions. If you have willys parts, let’s deal!”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Has new leaf springs, new steel wheels with nearly new tires, tires are not all terrain. Engine runs good. Has been painted John Deer green.”
UPDATE: Still Available. Has an overdrive.
(02/13/2020) The has likely had some bodywork. It appears to have a seat notch on the passenger side rear wheel well.
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/d/honolulu-1944-willys-jeep-4cyl/7216410044.html
“1944 Willy’s Jeep
Runs but gas tank needs cleaning
Papers in storage, Minor work to be done,
-New Carb
-New Brake Master
-New Fuel Pump”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2500.
(01/31/2020) Has potential.
“All original, would be great for a restoration project. Was purchased with another CJ3B mid-restoration, thought I might need it for parts but would rather sell it and put the money toward my main project. Should run with a little time spent on maintenance. Would also consider trade for a Warn overdrive, large industrial air compressor, or other Willys Jeep parts/implements, (hard top, PTO winch, rear PTO transfer case, etc.) If you have Willys Jeep parts, let’s talk.”
Maury shared this video and article about Robert Wood and Icon 4×4’s rebuild of a 1965 Jeep Wagoneer into a more modern driver: https://www.automobilemag.com/news/icon-1965-kaiser-jeep-wagoneer-reformer/
Also, if anyone has a circa 1965 Wagoneer steering wheel, Robert Wood might be interested buying it. They are looking for one for their Cherokee. Email me at d @ deilers.com (no spaces around the @) for Robert’s contact info.
This might be a bit of a rant …
During the 2000s my kids were into World of WarCraft, but I could never get into the game myself. Partly, this was due to my own impatience. Generally, I’m pretty patient, but I’m less so when it comes to games. An example: one time I needed to hand my sword to another player, but to do so I had to execute a bunch of commands, spells, and other machinations that I can no longer remember. Ugh … I quickly lost interest.
Why do I bring this up? Because last night Washington State (and apparently other areas nationwide) suffered through a Verizon outage. Ann and I were in bed when we learned of it, so we tried texting one another. I texted something gloriously romantic like the word, “test”.
Being it is so close to Valentine’s Day, I probably should have texted, “Won’t you be my Valentine”? But, I didn’t …. Dumb, dumb, dumb … You should learn from my mistake … go ahead … please learn from my mistake: text your significant other right now. Ask, “Won’t you be my Valentine”?
I’ll wait. You can thank me later.
Anyway, it took about ten minutes for the texts to reach our respective phones due to the outage and despite the fact we were sitting right next to each other. It felt like World of WarCraft all over again.
I beat this notion to death only to bring up the fact that Apple (accidentally?) released code a few days ago that demonstrates the company’s efforts to bring a new “CarKey” feature to their phone. It would, theoretically, allow iPhone users to seamlessly move from one car to another, even to rental cars, without ever having to have a key. How could this possibly go wrong? Let me count the ways …
I thought these were only used on the M-38A1s. I’m surprised they were testing this on an M-38 as late as 1954. But, perhaps that was just the photo’s release date and not the date of the photo.
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“1954 Press Photo US soldiers fire rifle on a jeep at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This is an original press photo. Guns – Artillery. Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The Army’s new battalion (BAT) 106 MM. recoilless rifle is mounted on a jeep and fired during a demonstration at the Army’s Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The rifle has greater range and destructive power than any other weapon now available on the battalion level.Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 10-12-1954.”
