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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Roger Martin shared this project.
“This is a project. Chassis is in good shape. Body can be seen in pictures. Body and Chassis serial numbers match. 20xxxx. Has correct grill too. No title. Trades possible, but don’t need another vehicle”
This may have later model Free-Lock hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/304655506887001/
“This is a farm truck so it’s been outside most of its life so body rusted here and there frame had no cracks I do not have title as it was given to me from a friend when his uncle passed although you can acquire a tag for it if you desire I just never did cause it was strictly for a farm truck. It ran all last summer with a little work it will run again needs battery, new positive and negative cables as well as clutch cable and she will be back ready for fun. It’s a old Willy’s I was told 42 some are saying 52 u can decipher once purchased. Open to trades for motorcycles, gold carts, utvs, side by sides”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/13/2019) Runs. Need some more pics.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/374504976690659/
“1946 Willy’s Jeep. Starts and runs. It is 70+ years old, it has work done but has original paperwork .”
Roger Martin shared this one. It looks to be a project with a new tub. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/333607550776857/?ref=messenger_share
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000.
(02/20/2019) The bumper and windshield suggest this is a CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/517696102089769/
“As you can see from the pictures, this is an old Willy’s Jeep and will be a project for any auto enthusiast (but for sure a fun one)! I have no clue what year it is and only selected 1954 because Craigslist required I pick a year:
We have found what seems to be most of the parts (see pictures). There is not a title to these jeep/pieces. The truck is not included with the sale of the Jeep. We accept Cash, Visa and Mastercard!”
This is listed as a 1952.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2189618241298095/?ref=messenger_share
“1952 Willies Jeep mud toy, NO TITLE, 305 V8, 35″ swampers, roll cage, race seats, nice mud toy, run great $2300 or trade”
This is rough, but it is a Lefty body. Seller is parting it out.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/406579119911719/?ref=messenger_share
“I have a 1946 willys jeep project for sale $1000 now $900 for everything or each item is priced out if you want just one thing. Complete frame in very good shape. Still very solid.
Only has surface rust Frame $500 (new one is over $1200)
Willys tub $250
2 gas tanks $50 each
Roll cage $180 2 seats (SOLD)
Wheels $150 or $50 each
Axels $50
Hood $150
Left springs $100
Tail gate $135
Has no motor or transmission. This would be perfect as a parts jeep. I can send more info/ pictures if need be. I can work with the price. Will NOT ship! Make me an offer. Willing to trade for a dirtbike.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
Doug shared this link. It seems like there should be value here.
“I have a 1948 Willys Jeep for sale. Needs restored, no motor. Sears hardtop. Many extra parts. $800.”
Updates will resume Saturday, then get interrupted again by a return to Seattle with my kids for Tuesday’s funeral. After April 3rd things should return to normal.
I discovered after dad’s passing that he had saved (thanks to his mother) most of the letters he sent home while he was in the Navy (1952-1955). I spent the last two days reading and scanning them. So, I ran out of time yesterday for most updates.
When he entered the Navy, Dad owned (most likely) a WWII jeep that he drove all over, including up to Brighton to ski (which is still a ski area above Salt Lake … the letters detail just how ski crazy he was .. and, he would work at Brighton after his Navy stint). Anyway, he left the jeep in the care of his parents and two brothers. In various letters, he advised them to be careful with it, to run it, to maintain it, and finally, as this letter shows, he asked them “Don’t wreck my jeep.” … a few months later, my grandfather sold the jeep for a Dodge PowerWagon, with dad’s blessing.
The account below was during his second week of basic training in San Diego. He was 19 at the time:
The letter reads,
Dear Mom,
We have started on our second week and things are still a little hard. I got your letter about the electric razor and stamps. You can send me both of them. Also, you can send me some cookies and candy. I am glad to hear about Carl, give him my best. I hope the weather is better out there than down here. It is hot in the day and cold at night. Say hello to everyone for me,
Love Karl
P.S. Don’t wreck my jeep .. write soon.
The 2019 FC Roundup in Phoenix is this weekend. We had planned to do a surprise appearance by flying into the event this year, but dad’s surprise exit shuttered those plans. Since next year is the last year, I have let Ann know that we will be down there no matter what.
I brazenly borrowed these pics from Steve Elkins, who posted about the early arrivals on Facebook.
UPDATE: The complete set of plans for the Wander Wagon is shown below. Previously, I’d only had the first part of the build scanned.
In 1948 Popular Homecraft Magazine did a two article series on the construction of a home built Jeep Station Wagon. The name for the custom wagon was the Wander Wagon Junior. The project was shared with readers over two issues, the 1948 Jan-Feb issue and the 1948 Mar-Apr issue. I was finally able to locate a copy of the Mar-Apr issue, so now the full build is shown below.
PART I: January-February 1948 issue:
The patent for this portable reeling device was filed on December 25, 1962. It isn’t just for a jeep, but a jeep-like vehicle is shown and referenced. I’ve never seen any evidence this was ever manufactured; anyone else?
From the patent, “Now with more particular reference to the drawing, FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4 show an embodiment of the invention with a jeep as the means to drive a power driven communication wire reel 16. The communication wire is retrieved and wound onto the communication wire reel 16 by activating outwardly an adjustable speed disk 31 with a clutch lever 20. The power to perform this function is derived from a power take-off 38 from the engine.
Persons familiar with jeeps of the military variety know that such jeeps have a transmission which connects the motor to two shafts which are connected in parallel. One of the shafts drives the ground engaging wheels of the vehicle while the other shaft is connected to a power take-off. This power take-01f may be used to drive a hydraulic system or other attachment. In this case, the power take-off 38 is connected to the shaft 37 and thence to a universal joint 36 and, from there, to the clutch for driving the reel. A pressure spring 35 is held in place and away from a spinning friction power disk 33 by means of a bearing 34 which is fixed to the friction power disk 33. The constant pressure which is exerted on the bearing 34 forces the friction power disk 33 outwardly and against the adjustable speed disk 31. By moving the clutch lever 20 to the left, a pivot 40 in a clutch lever support plate 22 will force lever lugs 39 to the right.”
The November/December 1944 issue of Home Woodcraft featured this “realistic” jeep toy-of-the-year. If you need high resolution versions of this, comment below or email me.
I’m guessing this photo was part of the 1955 CJ-5 introduction?
View all the information on eBay
“Vintage Jeep Vehicles News & Photos Press Photo KAISER JEEP CORPORATION”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7200.
(03/25/2019) Has a Bobcat hood and a nice paint job.
“Super nice, Runs great. Tons of up grades and add on’s. 327 engine with lots of goody’s, Turbo 350 Automatic trans, Hurts shifter, The 4×4 is all there, Jeep has been lowered, With New wheels and tires, All new carpet, Seats. Seat belts, Ganges,
Tac. New Canvas top, New paint, Tilt Stirring, Clean title in my name, 2020 Tags, Nice Stereo,
This is a very nice custom done street jeep. Daily driver, Super low gears, Good for around town fun. OBO gets it!”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,500.
(02/26/2018) The driver and passenger sides have been modified.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/montrose-1946-willys-jeep/6850779882.html
“For sale: 1946 CJ2 Willys Jeep. Excellent hunting jeep Fully restored from frame up with approx 500mi usage. Has many extras for towing and hunting. 10″ brakes, lockout hubs both front and rear for towing and 4wd, roll bar, gun racks, HD winch, 12 volt system, drop down game rack in rear. Excellent ranch jeep. Garage kept..”
Has some updates and a Sear Deluxe hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363138277749085/
“M38 . 350 chevy turbo 350 automatic model 20 case converted to 18 44 rear 30 front 5.38 gears spool rear lock right front 8274 warn winch many many new parts.”
Has some minor mods. Driver’s floor may have a patch.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1977405452567953/
“1943 Ford GPW runs and drives but motor could use rebuild smokes Could use some tie rods ends. The body is in very good condition converted to 12 V recent tuneup new water pump and battery”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/riverside-willys-flat-fender-jeep-roller/6848986552.html
“Up for sale is a Willys Flat Fender Jeep I had originally planned on building.
The previous owner had the dana 30 axles rebuilt.
Looks to be a great unit, solid frame and axles.
Forklift on-site to drop this on your trailer.
No paperwork or plate”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Travis spotted this one. Includes lot of parts.
“I have for sale my entire Willy’s Jeep parts hoard and project Jeep. If your planning on doing a resto this is the perfect place to start I have 2 frame 3 engine blocks one that was running when it was pulled out last year. 6 axles 2 have been inspected all seals replace and painted the frame has been painted the leaf springs have been removed the spring packs separated descaled and painted shackles are new wheel bearings are new. Chassis is reassembled and rolls easily couple sets of rims. I have a tub that isn’t perfect but is in usable Condition several hoods 2 windshields tons of stuff way underpriced come and get it.”
Engine runs, but the jeep is a project.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/snohomish-1951-cj3a/6850454724.html
” have a complete and all original 51 CJ3A project jeep.
Yes I still have it.
Clean wa title in my name.
I got it from the original owner out of Oregon, straight off the farm.
Been sitting inside shop for last few years.
Tub does have some rust.
The engine does run and quite smoothly, but needs a water pump. I have a video of it running.
Trans does not shift, likely something very simple. The T-case does shift fine.
Flat head four cyl
T90
T18
Stock diffs and wheels
original seat frames
It actually has a better windshield and hood on it now. “
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Someone ought to be able to use these hard-to-find hardtop parts.
“I have a lot of NOS Meyer Cab small parts that have been stored for years”
Not much 2A left in this rig.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2430418946977821/
“1948 willys jeep Motor. (sbc) Trans. sm465 T-case. Dana 20 Front. Dana 44 j10 high steer lock right Rear Dana 44 j10 welded Full cage to frame”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(01/23/2019) Includes extra parts. It looks like it needs some work to be road legal.
“Lots of new parts new all terrain tires glass mb conversion parts solid rust free jeep flat fender also motor rear main seal went beams so motor is disasembles and all bagged and labeld on non operation and overall nice shape well kept”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2195.
Listed as a 1947, it looks more like a 1946 VEC CJ-2A.
“Rare willy jeep. 3 speed on the column. I don’t have a title. I do have the windshield and a book that you can get any part you need. Needs work to run. Only made this model for 1 year. Very rare. I have the plates also.”
