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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 .
Dave discovered he has this wing window with stainless trim in one of his pickups. He’s not seen one before. Anyone know if they were an option?
He writes, “So I have come across a stainless steel wing window in one of my pick ups. According to the Willys America parts restoration book 48-49 pick ups and wagons had them. I have 3 1948 pick ups. None of them have stainless. I am trying to figure out if this was an option or what?”
John shared this neat photo from the Warbird Website. You can even see the Ford tires on it. I tried to find the hood number (20145236), but it appears the G503 search has changed. Maybe someone else can have more luck determining if it is in the database.
Mark shared this image of Elvis holding a Bazooka posted to the Armory Life website. Even more interesting, this M-38A1 has a rare defroster mounted on the windshield.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
Paul’s got this Meyer hardtop for sale. I agree with him, that it looks to be a Meyer Mark III.
“I think this is a Meyer MIII
top. Surface rust. Rain gutters intact, see pic. Doors
included, windows operate up
and down. No body hinges. Rear
side window glasses, uninstalled,
included.
Extra set of parts doors included,
and a bonus hot water cabin
heater for civilian jeep. I’ll try
to answer any questions.”
UPDATE: This was supposed to publish Friday morning, but didn’t for some reason… just discover this Friday night!
This eight-page February 1959 issue of Jeep News begins with a recap of the 1960 Chicago Autoshow, where the all-white jeep lineup on display was called, by some industry veterans, the most attractive commercial display at the show. Page three shows several different FCs adapted to various speciality tasks.
Page four and five share a report and multiple images from the auto show. There’s also a reference to two films played at the show. One was Jeep Frolics, a video shown in the post below, and another video showing a wide variety of tasks jeeps could perform (not sure which video this might be).
Page six contains an article about Warn’s successful hub sales. the article estimated that by 1959 there were 135,000 jeeps using Warn hubs. Page seven covers the use of jeeps in Detroit’s underground salt mines (also captured in pics from this post). Page eight features several stories, including another example of a custom FC camping unit.
Willys Motors featured this Jeep Frolics film at the 1959 Chicago Autoshow, as explained in the February 1959 Jeep News. It features color clips from the Jeepers Jamboree out of Georgetown, California, ‘Jeep’ Roadeo racing from Yakima, Washington, and the ‘Jeep’ Endurance run staged at Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. According to the Jeep News issue, the film was a popular attraction at the auto show.
UPDATE: More on the Detroit Salt Mines from this February 1959 issue of Jeep News.
I saw a reference to jeeps in Detroit’s salt mines on Facebook. After a some research, I found a few more images. The salt is used exclusively as road de-icer.
https://ephemeraldetroit.blogspot.com/2015/06/salt-city-beneath-detroit-booklet-1971.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/30/2023) Nice looking build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6967622806590640
“350ci Chevy engine, Warn overdrive, new tires, tilt wheel, warn hubs, and more. Fun to drive”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
This appears worth a look.
“1949 willys truck. 4 cylinder flathead motor rebuilt. Runs 4wd. 6 volt system must see to appreciate. 6,000 or best offers. Thanks for looking.”
This may well be worth a look. No title.
https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/bend-willy-jeep-project/7697237758.html
“Willys Jeep project. Was a farm vehicle in California. Motor and transmission included. Transmission stuck in gear, Motor ran but hasn’t been started in years.”
This is number #14701.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/349897247625710
“All original, no rust in the body and only minor rust in the hat channels. Motor is said to run but needs installation. Clean title on PNO. Must be towed.”
Seems worth a look. Seller must sell.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2930218087115150
“Custom and very clean fresh 327 Chevy custom wheels and tires everything has been gone through/will trade for nice camp trailer or fifth wheel of same value MUST SELL make me an offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
This may lack some glass.
“Hard top with hard doors for a CJ2A.”
This has an early KS 0-10 speedometer., so I am guessing this is a 1955. There might be some value in parts here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1092221328695593
“The old Jeep outside of the Use Again Store! Fully complete with engine and transmission still installed. No paperwork, no VIN, not a whole lot of other information available! Come check it out!”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2200.
(10/07/2023) Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1572022603604171/
“1951 Willys Jeep Cj3a, THIS IS A PROJECT….Ford 302, Mid 80’s Toyota 5spd trans, transfer case, front snd rear Diffs, I do not have any info or history on the Engine or drive train, comes with extra transfer case, rear differental, there’s extra leaf springs also.Engine will need to checked. The luft us a spring over axle . On NON-OP with DMV. Asking $2500 or best offer”
Might be worth a look for parts at the very least. The doors are Meyer, but the half cab has been modified some.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/738297581553143/
“This is a 1965 Kaiser Willys CJ-5 with a Hurricane 4-cylinder as well as a half cab, and an uncommon dome light on top. Looking for $1000 Or best offer. Pros It’s cool It has a clean title and is the ORIGINAL title Has a snow plow and I believe a willys branded hydraulic pump for the plow Has a rare dome light Has a half cab Has a bunch of good parts and semi good parts! …and bad parts if you’re into that… It is complete other than the natural weight reduction Has a factory heater And the frame is good
Cons DOES NOT RUN DOES NOT DRIVE WILL NEED TO BE PUT ON A TRAILER Tub is VERY rusted out, and the motor is stuck. It definitely a parts deal or a project.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1229653601033907
“1947 cj2a all stock comes with a hard top, runs, drives, stops, 4×4 works perfectly, new wiring thru out,, cj3a windshield frame that came with the hardtop”
UPDATE: This may still be available.
(10/25/2023) This has a 1945/46 Willys Overland half cab that I believe was made by Worman.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WillysSwapMeet/permalink/3578000959139824/
“Posting this for a friend. He is wanting to sell this project Willys to offset some medical expenses. It is located in NE Oregon. He’s asking $3250 OBO. Contact him for more info. 541-786-5067”
UPDATE: A version of this issue was previously run in Oct 2020. I’ve improved the pics and added a little more detail to the introduction.
Here’s another six-page issue of Jeep News for the months August and September, which is followed in the post below by a special four-page “MAVERICK” Extra edition for the month of September.
Page one includes a short article about the US Post Office purchasing ninety FC-170s, all with power tailgates, which could mean that if you find an FC-170 with a power tailgate, it might have been a USPS jeep. Of the ninety, sixty-two had snow plows. All were stake bodies and painted red, white and blue.
Page two is all dealer-related info. Page three is mostly devoted to the Mile High ‘Jeep’ Club’s second annual ‘Jeep’ Endurance Run at FairPlay, Colorado.
Page four shows off a pretty neat truck, set up for fishing and camping. Also on page four, under “1943 Military ‘Jeep’ Vehicle Stars in Big Portland Rose Parade”, the article shares a little about the jeep and the parade. However, the jeep that’s pictured is actually an M-38. I can only suspect that the wrong photo was added to the article?
Page five has a misplaced headline for the Jeepers Jamboree (story on page six), when the story is actually about Meyer snow plows and other equipment (headline on page six). Page six is devoted to the Jeepers Jamboree.
This September 1958 four-page issue of Jeep News is devoted to the Maverick show.
This June 16, 1962, photo shows Dick Burke setting up a fruit fly sprayer on a CJ-3B.
View all the information on ebay
Anyone familiar with these dust covers? I’m not familiar with any company using that name and font.
View all the information on ebay
“Offered here are two Reproduction 1950’s Willys Jeep Wagon Wheel Hub Dust Covers. Marked Western on both that I presume to show they were sold by the old and now long gone Western Auto stores. Measure 4.50″ tall x 4 3/8″ diameter at the bottom flange. Acquired with other 1950’s era Willys Jeep Wagon parts from the collection of a long time Ouray Colorado”
I can’t recall seeing this AMC Jeep-branded camp knife.
“Offering this Colonial Camping knife with Jeep Logo;
Haven’t found any information or likeness in my searches, . . .
Possible a gift for Jeep purchase (??);
Condition is ‘Like New’ in (unmarked box).
Pictures tell it all.”
I thought this was an unusual brand decision. B’laster has joined forces with brewer Collision Bend to create a limited supply of ‘Loosen Up Lager’.
“B’laster 🤝 Collision Bend Brewing Company
The Cleveland collaboration you never knew you needed is here! We got together with our friends at Collision Bend to help you Loosen Up! Hitting stores this week, Loosen Up Lager is an amber lager brewed with German Saaz and Tradition hops that is sure to help you Loosen Up.
#pbblaster #blasterfreakinworks
Note this is a limited edition BEER. The PB B’laster Penetrating Catalyst in your garage is not. As stated on the front of the actual chemical product best for busting nuts, it is harmful or fatal if swallowed. If you’re thirsty, head to Cleveland for a cold brew!”
This is a modified FC on a Wrangler drive train.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/730950493727448/posts/2599666620189150/
“1959 Jeep FC-170 Forward Control
This FC is sitting on an a ‘99 Wrangler drive train. 4.0 6cyl. Automatic transmission. Power steering. Power brakes. Power windows. Fuel injection. It will cruise at 75mph on the interstate. All the fun of having an FC but much more pleasant to drive. People love this truck!
One of a kind build. I have taken it on lengthy road trips with no issues. Electric fan. Sat for hours in cruising the coast traffic with no heat issues.
FWD works. All gauges work. All lights, signals, etc. work as they should.
It’s time to replace the wood for the bed. Otherwise in great shape. A/C vents and controls are in but would need to be completed. It was above my skill set but a classic air installer could handle it.
I really hate to sell this one but moving back to the Caribbean and don’t have a place to keep it.
Clean title and I can deliver.
35,000 OBO
I’m moving soon so make me an offer.”
