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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 .
I think the price includes both the CJ-5 and the Topeka Mower.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/246866629546910
“Both jeeps run great the plow is a 1953 Topeka hi way mower one of the last few of its kind. Both engines are fresh on the jeeps FOR SALE OR TRADE”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was Make Offer.
This might have some Kelly Hubs on it (I don’t see the indent that Cutlas hubs have on them). The basket on the rear sure seems like it would be useful.
“Hello, so I’m selling this 46 Willy’s Jeep. It belonged to a family member, and was handed passed down. It ran when it was parked a few years ago. I believe it needs a battery and some love. Everything is original except the tires. If interested please contact me. TEXT ONLY between 6am and 4:30 pm. Calls are fine outside those times. Thank you. Entertaining reasonable offers”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/14/2019) Looks like a DJ-3A convertible body on a 4WD chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/383595465780568
“1956 Willys CJ3A Jeep 350 Chevy engine 4 speed Saginaw transmission Dana model 18 transfer case WARN hubs Limited slip front differential 5.38 gears 33 inch Buckshot tires Power steering GM tilt steering column”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $300.
Lots of pin hole rust.
“I have a sand blasted Willys CJ3A tub and fenders.”
No pics provided, but it could be a great price.
https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/englewood-warn-belview-8000-lb-winch/6806160069.html
“Early 8000 lb winch. This is the model before the 8274 model Warn Winch. Works. Has the in cab cable controls, as well as a foot switch. This is perfect for your classic 4×4. They look good polished up. Has good cable included. Stand up style winch, perfect for old Willys Jeeps, Broncos, or FJ40 Landcruiser. Looks better on a classic rig then a cheap Harbor Freight winch, will keep working years after the Chinese winch is dead. I had it on an old Dodge Military, only took off because I moved up to a 12000 lb Warn winch. Can text pics, or add later.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.
Lots of mods on this flattie.
“302,C4 AT with overdrive, dana 44 front and rear,,”
I’m not sure what this is or was.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/hoquiam-willies-jeep-1950/6806355235.html
“1950 Willie’s Jeep serious inquiry only $2000 firm”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/05/2018) Has updates. Lacks a bumper in the pics.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/300921117184116
“1952 Willy’s with a rebuilt 350 Chevy turbo300 tranny. Motor has not even been broke in fresh rebuild. Powder coated body. Bead lock wheels 75% tread on the swampers. Jeep runs and drives no windshield no top or doors”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(10/25/2018) It runs, but looks rough.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A
FLAT HEAD – 4 cylinder. 1 new brake drum. 4 new wheel cylinders. New master cylinder. New brake shoes on all wheels. New ignition switch. Recent tune up. Two new front tires. It comes with another flat head 4 cylinder engine. Comes with a hard top, two steel doors & cab & she runs”
Has some mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/384482132312130
“This is a Willy Jeep in good condition with many extra parts and pieces. So many extras that I can not list them all. 327 engine..vinyl top. Runs great.. Gone through by a mechanic and it has a new master cylinder..new fuel pump.. Oil change.. only thing wrong is it pops out of 3rd gear.. We have the title. Message me with questions”
Roger shared this story. A group of Costa Rican Jeep friends took their vintage jeeps out for an 2019 adventure to the beach, where they camped at least one night. This is their second ‘Willys Adventure’ together. You can see more pics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Willys-Pasión-Costa-Rica-1726644670912768/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2254856788091551 . Looks like fun!
This July 15, 1945, article in the Evening Star featured a great shot of Ford GPAs. I thought the article was interesting, too. It highlights the challenges of managing war surplus (links to page 1 and page 2 of original article).
TJ shared a link from Hemmings on a “This or That” article, meaning if you could only choose one, which one would you choose. Most folks on Hemmings leaned toward the Willys truck. I think I might be more partial to the Chevy (heresy, I know).
Roger shared this odd looking Jeep/Ford combo.
“Clear title. 3 ccy. Standard hasn’t ran in. 5 years. 4×4. Very very cool all original but top somone put a ford. Top it which. Makes it nice at times. Either way it’s. Cool old project. And. Don’t see any like this. ONLY TRADES be. Old muscle cars which means 74 or older”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Looks in good shape.
“Runs awesome well taken care of”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/26/2018) Looks like a nice build.
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/richland-1948-willys-jeep-cj3a/6805806210.html
“Fully restored 48 Willys CJ-3a (Flatfender). Just over 2,700 miles since completion. Well over 1,800 hours of love and care to make this Willys one of finest flatfenders you will ever find. It has been lovingly frame off restored. Every nut and bolt replaced during the restoration a few years ago. Features Dana 25 Front Axle, Dana 44 Rear Axle (we believe), Dana T90 Transmission, Warn overdrive, Dana 18 Transfer Case, Ford 200 inline 6 cylinder (for more power compared to the original 4 banger).
New steering box, new tilt steering column, new gauges, new clutch, new brakes, new Rancho leaf springs, new Warn hubs, new front bumper, new rear bumper, new wheels and tires, new lights, new wiring, and on and on. The highback seats (with seatbelts) are certainly not what came OEM from Willys but are certainly way more comfortable. Rear Bestop seat functions well and has seatbelts for the kiddos (safety first).
Might be worth a look at this price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/286028705392296
“As is . Runs Drives .”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(10/29/2018) No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2038609253105928
Listed as an M-38, it looks to be an MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1742950872479712
“1964 M38 with Cannon Turrette Great restore project.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
(12/09/2017) Has some older updates.
“For sale : 1949 Willys Jeep
383 cu. inch stroker V-8 engine
Original manual transmission
Re-upholstered seats
LED spot and flood light bar
LED front and rear turn signals
New wheels and new 265/55R16 tires
Engine starts and runs great!
Needs brake work done”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(It’s got a new ‘dizzy’ .. not sure what that is (maybe auto correct-speak for distributor?).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2491662847529662
“1948 willys runs and drives with title. Brakes need a little attention has lots for new parts. Lights work front and rear. Rebuilt carb After market starter New dizzy New battery”
UPDATE: This is not longer on Craigslist, but is still on Facebook. Was priced at $3300 on Craigslist.
It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/holly.shashaguay
“Rare 1960 Forward Control Jeep FC150 for sale.
Sat for years until I bought it last summer. I had the stock F4-134 engine rebuilt, and the T90A transmission also rebuilt. Added a steel front bumper. Brakes do not work, electrical not hooked up. Bed intact. No title, will give a bill of sale. Original paint job shows it was used at the Snowshoe Dude and Guest Ranch in Kremmling CO. (Zane Grey wrote ‘The Mysterious Rider’ while staying there).”
I spend the last couple days driving to, then back from Seattle. Dad’s been saying a few odd things, so I wanted to see how he was doing at his new Rehab facility. He may have the start of some dementia … on the joys of aging.
Because of my drive over on Sunday, I lost out on the chance to get this Dualmatic Sales Demo hub. But, I did score some cool wagon/truck/jeepster brochures fairly inexpensively. So, I’ll be sharing those at some point.
Here’s the demo hub. There’s not a good pic of it, but there’s plastic around the edge so viewers can watch how the levers engage/disengage the hubs.
Herbert Lanks wrote an article titled “… By Jeep To Alaska” that was published in the February 13, 1944, issue of the Evening Star (published on page 4 and page 5). He’d later write a second, and different, article titled with the same name published in the September issue of Popular Photography.
The article below appears between sets of photos. The first photo below shows the humble beginnings of the Watson Lake Sign Forest.
These photos were published in the November 19, 1944, issue of the Evening Star. It sure was a mess over there at times!
Matching Original Press Photos: