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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 $650.
My guess is that this is a 2A with a 3A windshield, but hard to tell much with all the snow. Thanks to Jim for spotting this one.
“Willy’s Jeep, no papers, rusty, good for parts, not sure what year. Come see for yourself. 4 wd. 4 cyl. Flathead.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/14/2019) Sounds like there’s some value here. Includes a new soft top, Koenig hardtop, PTO winch, and Warn overdrive.
https://denver.craigslist.org/for/d/como-willys-cj3b/7073093436.html
“2 CJ3B Willys jeeps
Both have V-6 engines – 1 215 Dauntless Buick, other Chevy 194
Many parts included
10k pto winch, new white soft top, Konig steel top, Borg Warner 98 4 speed, Warn overdrive, alloy wheels
scout disc front and limited slip rear (6″ wider)
lift kit on one, multi military on other
to many other stuff to list
Both are projects or one awsome build into one and a lot of sellable rare stuff left over”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(01/31/2020) Needs work.
“1949 Willys CJ3A Jeep with lots of character and patina, including bullet holes. Jeep is complete but needs full restoration, the rust is mostly surface rust. Has correct seats, windshield and tailgate, original flathead engine and transmission are locked up so need to be rebuilt. Tires are up but have some cracks. No pink, bill of sale only.”
Seller has four engines in differing conditions.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/d/phoenix-willys-l134-engines/7072837906.html
“I have 2 almost complete engines for willy’s jeep 4cyl flathead motors $300 each that will need complete rebuild and possibly some machine work done and no heads then I also have 2 bare blocks $100 each that will need to have machine work”
Looks like an unusual way to store rims.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/atq/d/kingman-wii-combat-wheels-jeep-willys/7071278643.html
“Ww2 combat wheels original not reproduction”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/19/2019) Appears solid. Has an f-head.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/littleton-1951-willys-m38-jeep/7073056413.html
“This is a Korean War era Jeep
Good title in hand
It is pretty much original except it has a F134 motor, which is a little better motor, and lockout hubs
The 4 wheel drive and high/low range work great
12 volts system
A homemade metal top
Runs pretty good
Has some rust
It sure gets a lot of attention when your out driving, it’s also fun to drive”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3250.
(12/01/219) Needs engine work.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/pts/d/acton-1952-willys-cj3a/7073224498.html
“1952 Willys Jeep C J 3A, Chevy small block 350, Chevy four-speed transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, clean title on non-operation, 32 inch mud terrain tires On wide wheels, engine needs work, original black plates, $3700 or best offer”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9500.
(04/06/2017) “1974 jeep cj6 4*4”
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/chowchilla-1974-cj6-jeep/7073249603.html
This is the last page of the Press Release. One thing that caught my eye is that every jeep shown here, based on what I can see, came equipped with dual windshield wipers. I tried to discover when wipers were required on all vehicles, but did not locate that info.
This is part II, the Jeep Line of Vehicles, of the Willys-Overland April 22, 1948, forty-seven page Press Release. Part I, the History of Willys-Overland, can be viewed here.
Roger Martin spotted this unusual pedal jeep. It’s got very distinctive fenders. I don’t recognize it and don’t see it on Derek’s CJ-3B pedal jeep pages.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/185960546095961/
“Early 50s steel jeep pedal car ready for your restoration. Body is straight”
This is a Christmas card, signed by Joyce & Glen (whoever that is).
View all the information on ebay
“Vintage Christmas, it has been used but it is in very nice condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800.
(02/02/2020) Sounds like a good build. It needs a few things fixed.
“Chevy 283,power pak heads, torker intake, holly carb. New, accel plugs, wires, coil, distributor.aluminum high volume water pump, Howe radiator.spring over lift. New NW autowire wiring harness,head lights to tail, including fuse box.power steering, brakes. D30 front posi, disc brakes, warn hubs, 4:56 gears. T15 3spd trans, T20 tcase with high/low in both 2/4wd.dana44 rear, ratchet locker, 4:56 gears. Full roll cage, new top and doors. 33″tires,tow bar. Needs rear drive line, wiring finished, and a dozen small things fixed. Runs good. $5800,or trade for TJ or YJ wrangler.”
The rims are a 1970s style, but they look in such good shape, I can’t tell if they are restored or not. The early Free-Lock hubs have been nicely restored.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/758964731178287/
“New everything 350 motor Turbo 350 Trans,Rancho shocks Bluetooth, hands free stereo”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/626179087953889/
“2 willys cj red one is 1947 and black one is a 1945… Project for someone $2000 obo”
UPDATE: Still Available. Now on eBay.
(02/14/2019) Looks like a nice build. I believe the windshield bulge allows the use of a CJ-5-style windshield wiper motor; A friend of mine did something similar with his flattie. I’ve never seen a hinged windshield quite like that.
View all the information on eBay
“Willys Jeep. 1948 C J 2 A. Rebuilt 225 Buick V6 1500 miles ago. Also SM 420 4 Speed rebuilt. Warn Winch. Spring over syst 11″ brakes. 44 rear 4.27 posi. 25 front. Tow bar setup. 33×12.50 x15 BFG. 15×10 wheels. New Best Top New gauges 2 fuel tanks. 10 gal each. Cross flow radiator. Heater. Lots of custom work. Lots of extra parts go with it. $12,500.00. OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
As the seller notes, lots of work left. No title.
“This is a ground-up build Willys Flat Fender rock crawler. It is a big project, if you want to finish it you better be capable of fabricating, as there is a lot left to do. I’m selling it for LESS than what I have into the parts alone.
The price is FIRM and I am NOT parting it out. If either of those are a problem for you, don’t bother messaging me about it.
Just a few updates today.
This is part I, the History of Willys-Overland, from the Willys-Overland April 22, 1948, forty-seven page Press Release. Part II, the Jeep Line of Vehicles, will be published on Tuesday.
Thanks again to those who’ve made donations making it possible to purchase unique items like this so that we I can obtain and publish them for all our benefit. This particular item was poorly marketed on eBay. Only one page was shown and no description of the number of pages was included. I took a chance and it turned out to be a great piece for only $13!!
This article from the March 28, 1945, issue of the Farmers’ Weekly Review highlights the mobile welding capabilities of the wartime jeep. The article also notes that the Army tested the jeep on a 500-mile obstacle course before approving it.
Welding Shop on Wheels Is Big Help
Emergency Repairs Made on Field of Battle .
NEW YORK . — A highly mobile welding shop on wheels that can traverse ground which proved impassable to most previous maintenance vehicles has been developed by General Electric, in cooperation with army engineers, to enable emergency repairs of damaged war equipment to be made right on the field of battle, the company disclosed . Consisting of a standard army jeep bearing a specially perfected G-E arc welder, this mobile repair shop, according tc army reports , has proved invaluable in helping to keep front line equipment in fighting condition. In weight the G-E welder jeep is equivalent to a one-quarter ton truck, whereas the equipment it replaced consisted of a five-ton truck towing a one and one-half ton welding trailer. This weight reduction, plus the jeep s great maneuverability, enables the vehicle to readily negotiate rugged or muddy ground where larger and heavier trucks broke down. When desired for use in air borne operations it can also be loaded aboard a transport plane
Power to operate the welding unit is obtained by means of a V-belt which is connected to the engine of the jeep. As soon as the vehicle is brought to a stop the unit can be put in use. Proper engine speed is maintained by a governor, quickly disengaged to permit normal operation of the jeep. The welding unit is installed in place of the right front seat of the jeep, allowing the vehicle to carry a crew of three -men comfortably. Before accepting the welder jeep for service the army subjected it to rigid tests on a 500-mile obstacle course, the same course on which combat tanks are tested, and it came through with flying colors .”
Maury spotted this rare ad for wagons that was published in Switzerland.
View all the information on eBay
“Willys Jeep station wagen : an old German advertising, Switzerland, 50’s. cs.
size: 31 cm x 13 cm ( 12.4″ x 5″ )
Condition: in a good condition, cut out from a magazine.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/17/2020) Roger Martin spotted this one. Has potential.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/532278640840993
“Runs drives great ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/20/2020) Seller will throw in the trailer for an additional $1000.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/541734026553478/
“$5000 ( $6000 with 16 ft flat trailer) 1946 Willys CJ 2A, 134 Hurricane 4 cylinder engine, Warn overdrive, Detroit locker rear, Loc-right front locker, Smitty built winch, Bestop/Soft top.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $8500.
May need a tune up.
“1959 Willy’s FC150 with title. Runs and drives. Still needs some work here and there but overall a very nice example of this classic little truck. I have owned this for several years and have countless hours into the restoration. My intent was to leave it in some patina with a stout look. Here is a list of things I have done.
Rebuilt corners and windshield frame ( rust repair)
New floors and door sills
New wire harness, built from scratch with fuse block, shrink wrapped and in woven loom
Frame cleaned and painted.
New brake lines
Add-a-leaf 2” lift
New suspension bushings
All new steering arms, tie rods and pitman drop bracket.
New shocks
New rear bumper
New tail lights
New hand made fenders
New bed sides
Color matched spray on bed liner
Electric fan with shroud
New switches
New clutch and seals in transmission
New bell crank
Front auxiliary lights
New windshield seal (professional installation)
New 33×10.50 BFG Mud Terrains-4
Cleaned gas tank
New fuel lines
I have many original parts that still need to be cleaned and installed to include glove box, heater box, windshield wipers seat frames and more. All the lights work, including the rare turn signal switch. The dash was painted in base-clear before assembly. The interior dog house, roof and doors need to be painted. I have an original interior door panel for a pattern. There is much more I’m sure. Please, serious inquires only.
In full disclosure, it has been in storage and now has a backfire. I may get to looking at it and tune it, but I may not.”
Thanks to Nick for spotting this garage sale. It occurred last weekend, but maybe some jeeps remain. The FC has potential. The yellow DJ-3A appears to have been a cargo loader.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/for/d/howell-willys-jeeps/7066405763.html
“Have a few jeeps for sale. B/o
Some run some don’t.
Garage sale at 7 pinewood rd Howell nj 07731.
Sat 10-6
Sun 10-6
Lots of other stuff”
UPDATE II: It is two years later, May 2022 … Well, so much for grand plans! A combination of 1) a pandemic and 2) my mother-in-law getting cancer wiped out this opportunity.
UPDATE: Congrats to Joe in Mesa (who I had already planned to see next month in Mesa) for correctly guessing that I am tentatively scheduled to fly to the African country of Namibia in early July 2020 for a 2-3 week drive/camping in a CJ-2A with 2 or 4 other jeeps for a trip around that beautiful country. I then plan to spend several days in Capetown before flying back home. There will be more info forthcoming as the trip gets put together.
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Sometimes life just happens in unexpected ways.
So, the first person who can decipher these semi-cryptic clues as to what will be happening, then comment below with the correct answer as to ‘Who? is Going Where? For What Purpose? In What Month?’ will be awarded one of two brochures. The winner can choose between this original 1955 Willys 4-wheel-drive-brochure or this original 1955 Public Service brochure.
Once the correct answer is determined (and I might not be awake when the first answers appear in the comment section, as most posts appear before 4am my time), I will explain more detail.
