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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 $1250.
(08/31/2012) This doesn’t run, but it has updated running gear and hurricane rims.
“For sale is a 1948 CJ2A Willys Jeep with a late model Iron Duke four-cylinder motor, four-speed transmission, model 44 rear, 30 front, and 373 gears. This is a project vehicle that is not running and needs to be finished. Price $1,250. For further information,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
It sounds like it doesn’t start at the moment.
“She needs tires, seats, and the solenoid has issues. I was able to start it up and drive around the yard this spring. I think it has an L head 4 cylinder, gears feel really good. Jeep also comes with an old heater. CASH = TITLE no trades.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $$8500
(09/11/2012) Here’s a nice looking militarized CJ-2A.
“Attention re-enactors, parade goers, or attention seekers: 1948 Willys converted into a WWII MB Jeep. Restored completely 2 years ago with rebuilt original flathead L-134 “go devil” engine, rebuilt T-80 transmission, new gauges, gas tank, brakes, windshield, radiator, military non-directional tires, M1 Garand holster, new wiring, horn, added turn-signals, canvas, new solid tailgate and tire mount and jerrycan rack like the WWII MB, etc. Converted to 12 volt. Everything in this has been gone over and rebuilt with <5,000 miles on it. Over $10K in reciepts”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(09/19/2012) It looks like its eyes have been sewn shut!
“This jeep has great potential, currently not running. Looking for a piece of history, something too ride on the dunes? The perfect winter project.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
A new paint job and this will look good.
“Willys jeep 225 V6,new brakes,4 speed runs great fresh tune up,all it needs is paint”
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
(09/17/2012) There might be some value here. It runs, but no title.
“1947 willys cj2a for sale. Not finding the time to finish the restoration. Body is vary solid for a 1947. The top end of motor has been rebuilt, Runs good, carb isn”t original, but i have the correct carter that needs a rebuild kit to put on it. 1st gear isn’t good but have a good replacement gear cluster to put in. Been sitting the last two years and recently gave it a jump and started rite up! The 6volt generator charges well but battery is shot. Brakes are down, may pump up? No title,”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. Status Unknown.
(09/29/2012) This solid looking CJ-3A looks like all it needs is a paint job to be a good looking jeep. The nicely made half top out of boat material is very interesting too. Whoever made those could probably sell a few — it is hard to find bikini tops for the early CJ’s, especially ones that fit so nicely.
“I bought this Willys from my uncle about 5 years ago. He used it in an apple orchard for many years to pull apple wagons so it went with out license tags for MANY years. It was only driven during apple harvest season so it got few miles usage each year. He and I both always stored it in the garage and never drove it in the winter. He had the engine overhauled about 9 years ago when he forgot to put oil in it during an oil change. When I got it the tranny and transfer case growled terrible do to many years with bad boots on the shift levers letting in water and dirt. I installed rebuilts about 5 yrs ago and it now runs very quietly. It is used as a summer putt around vehicle here in Deadwood SD so has been seen by MANY in this area. It purrs around nicely at speeds up to 50 mi/hr with out the typical WILLY WOBBLE. Driven mostly around mountainous terrain with out heat problems. (I had the radiator boiled out before I put it on the road 5 yrs ago). Lights and brakes work good. New windshield and windshield hinge gasket 2 yrs ago. New plastic under seat gas tank (same design as original). New gas sending unit which does not register correctly–I think it might be for a 12 volt. Other gages work fine. New speedo cable but speedo JUMPS when connected (Maybe the wrong drive gear was put in during rebuild). Emergency cable is missing but other parts including handle are included. Has warn lock outs in the front diff. It shows very little rust. The frame and floor are in good condition. The SURRY top(2 yrs old-made of boat cloth) and frame comes off very easily so windshield can be folded down. This is a very nice little Willys which I am selling only because have another.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
(10/21/2012) This has no title. Seller is interested in trades, too.
“PRICE DROPPED…. I NEED THIS JEEP GONE….I NEED THE ROOM NOW…..Going to give up on the dream i had for this project. No more money and absolutely no more time for this project, previous owner installed a 70’s olds or buick V-8 (330?) he said it ran great when parked, had tranny problems, hince no tranny is in the jeep. Everything in the pictures is included minus the roll bar (sold). Frame is very good. Body had rust signs of patches and needs more work. Has power steering. Looks like a chevy steering box. Can transport or deliver, or assist with loading on your freight carrier. no title, bill of sale only
Open to trades email what you’ve got, or a serious cash offer,or combination. $1900 or real money offer. no dreamers or lame craigslist scams. PRICE HAS BEEN DROPPED”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
(09/10/2012) This runs.
“Project Jeep only missing seats and fuel tank (that way when I bought it). It will run, needs fluids put back in it. Tub is pretty rough, and has been taken off, frame was sandblasted and osphoed and undercoated. It has Samurai axels (front one needs put in, back one is in already). It is a project, that I do not have the time to finish anytime soon. $1000.00 firm. If I don’t sell him then thats ok, I will complete him in a couple years.”
Here’s a neat postcard.
“Title: RPPC – Military Jeep on Alaska Highway thru Canada Postcard
Description: Card was mailed, has light wear, no major creases.
We are selling a large number of postcards in the near future. Some will be individual, some in large groups. Be sure to look at our other auctions as we list similar items simultaneously.”
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This is another good example of a kid’s jeep amusement ride.
“This listing is for one old photo of a cute boy on a merry go round Jeep. Photo is approximately 3.3 x 3.3 inches.”
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I’m taking the night off. More tomorrow.
Juan wrote to me the other day. He wanted to share his life long passion with jeeps that started when he was a young boy in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico. Juan doesn’t speak English and my Spanish isn’t much better, so I have done my best to translate his email (and any mistakes are my fault). Thanks for sharing Juan!
DAVE good afternoon.
I am a 60 year old retired Veterinarian. My Father was born and lived in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico, land of the best coffee. My father always used Willys jeeps or trucks to access our ranch because they were the only vehicles that could make it. When I was eighteen months of age he gave me Kings Pedal Jeep as a gift and I treasured it.
In 1969 I left my country and moved to the port of Veracruz to study veterinary and animal science. I went to work at the state of Oaxaca. Each week or two back I returned home to help my father in his old age. When I retired, I return to Coatepec to launch a small veterinary pharmacy. My parents had both passed away by that time. After returning home, I found that many friends asked about my father and whether he had any jeep parts for sale. After enough requests, I got the idea to buy some jeeps and rebuild them or part them out.
In 2007 one of my children taught me to use the computer and showed me lots of different willys sites. After seeing the Willys clubs in Colombia, I got the idea to form a Coatepec Willys clubs with some friends. We changed the name to Jeeperos Coatepec, because we have many friends that had 4×4 vehicles other than Willys. We hung out every month, attended cultural events, sports exhibitions, and were invited to participate in events on the beaches of Veracruz chachalacas, where every year all the republic clubs totaling more than 200 jeeps gathered. We have participated in movies of Che Guevara Arnold, in a French movie, in some commercials, and more.
Unfortunately, one of my children died eight months ago. This depressed me to the point where I stopped wheeling and being active in the group. However, I have slowly been overcoming this tragedy with help from my friends. And, thanks to websites like yours, I feel more motivated to keep up with my jeeps. We hope some day you can make it down here [editor’s note . . . so do I!]. If you do, you can enjoy a jeep ride through the plantation, canals and farms of these places .
In the first three photos below show the small collection I have. A 1947 CJ-2A, 1953 CJ-3B, a CJ-5, a CJ-7 and more.
Many Thanks.
Juan Lopez Badillo
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From these first three pictures you can see that Juan has a nice variety of complete and incomplete jeeps.
This has the potential for a Colorado Tour Rig!
There are some other photos that Juan included:
UPDATE: Jesse forwarded a few more pics showing the floor removed.
This is an update on the 1948 Package Delivery Van, the only one we know of in existence. When we last saw it, the van was on it’s way to Jesse’s place in Phoenix for a complete overhaul.
You can read the full story of the package van in an article I wrote and published for JeepTruck.com.
Below is the latest picture I have. The body has been stripped and cleaned a bit.
I thought the price of this book is high, and there probably aren’t many jeeps in here, but the jeep on the cover sure caught my interest. I believe it is an African Safari CJ-3B (as best as I can tell).
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(02/29/2012) “This outstanding, unique example of early production civilian jeep is the first series of jeep built after WWII. It has been restored as original, painted the listed Normandy Blue. The body was removed, repaired, and repainted underneath. The frame was painted black, as original. The motor, transmission, and transfer case were rebuilt. It has new red seat covers and red wheels with the Normandy blue stripe. It also has a new 6 volt battery, new set of springs, and 5 new 700 x15 military tires. The original Willys heater works. All gauges and lights work. This jeep starts and drives excellent. It is a VERY NICE UNIT! ”
Not restored to 100% original, but sure looks nice.
“This jeep is in excellent condition, it has been rebuilt from the frame up, new body, seats redone, transmission rebuilt, new brakes, new shocks, new gas tank, 4 wheel and all running gears work perfect, new carb. and engine runs great. I have owned this jeep for 30 years, don’t use much anymore, I need the space. Mileage is an estimate, it has a new meeter.”
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This looks like a good restoration project.
“This is a super early 1945 cj2A first year of the civilian jeeps. This is serial # 10207 or the 207th civilian jeep ever made. There are only a few known with an earlier number. Vehicle is numbers matching engine, frame and data tags. Was switched to a cain shifter but I have the correct side shifter transmission and column shift steering column. I bought it a few years ago drove it off the transport and have stored it since. I am not able to find the time to restore this as it should be.
The good:
It is solid. Numbers correct and very early. Only the first couple of hundred had no data tag on the firewall and an extra tab on the rear soft top bow storage bracket. The engine was gone through right before I bought it and it does not need to be rebuild it is in good condition. I have turned it over every few months the past couple years but have not started it. It ran perfect when taken off the trailer.
The bad:
The only rust I can see is in the driver side step. It clearly needs to be restored but nearly everything is there and correct. The only things I know it to need are the horn, and solid wheels. I may have the seat. Has no brakes they would need parts.
I do have extra parts that are not included in the price but I can help source anything if you need the help.
Vehicle is sold as is. It is a fair price for a very early project. It is a really nice start since so much is there and correct and the body is solid. Rust and needing rare parts cost a lot of money!
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http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/3364406281.html
This runs and drives.
“CJ 2 motor with Ford GPW head and Ford transmition.
This is a good ” driver” or a perfect resto. project.
Call 414-322-7777 with any questions”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/3364676199.html
That’s an unusual top configuration.
“i have a 1947 willys jeep, with military gum dipped tires, and 1 spare. all original. 3 speed. 4 wheel drive. with 1 shifter for the front drive line and 1 for 4hi and 4lo. L 134 go devil engine. original 59879 miles.hard top included. I have alot of personal problems, which is why i am selling this cheap. yes its mine. the old title actually listed it as a 48 but the VIN i looked up said 47, took it to the dmv and they fixed it for me. priced to sell. runs, drives, stops. ready to go.
5o9 834 9277 call only(anytime) please”
http://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/3364385068.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
There’s value here.
“A 170. The cab is in fairly good condition rust wise except for around the windshield where there is rust on the sides, top and starting across the bottom from the posts. The floor and lower cab seem to be fairly solid. The bed is not stock and just sitting on the frame and goes with the truck if desired. The engine is loose, but had not run in my time with the truck about 5 years. There is no transmission or drive shafts. There is a transfer case, however. This truck is good for parts or the start of a project.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550. Desert Dogs PCV on a FC? That’s a rare sight.
“A later model 150. It has the wider track and the cast iron weight in the rear of the frame. The cab has the usual rust spots, the floor, lower rear corners and above the windshield. The bed is in reasonable condition, but no tail gate. The engine is loose and ran a few years ago. I never drove the truck so I do not know the condition of the transmission (three speed) and transfer case. The rear end is a limited slip. Included is a spare front axle from a CJ Jeep. It is a project, but it is all there.”
UPDATE: Was $4500. Status Unknown
Lots of good details in the description.
“This is 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep with a WWII Willys MB motor, Serail # MB393830, casting 638632W2A A 3-80. The jeep is running and has a clear Massachusetts title. I bought this jeep because it has a WWII Willys MB motor in it. I have WWII Jeeps and intended to use it as a spare (it runs perfect, no smoke and good oil pressure). My plan was to pull the WWII motor, rebuild one of the motors I had from CJ2A’s, install it and then sell the jeep. Time marches on and I eventually found another motor that I could use as a spare. The CJ2A comes with 2 motors,, Serial # CJ2A33837 (which is a 1946; the previous owner of this motor was doing a valve job and that’s how I got it))and Serial # U48485; both turn freely and are early production (still have the oval pad); extra radiator; spare tire and mount; column shift transmission (see photo of inside, it looks really good and turns smoothly) and transfer case (this was entire drivetrain was married to the CJ2A 33837 motor); early soft top and some bows (never tried it on); extra parts; very original (i.e. right windshield, seats); no bondo, but has had sheet metal replaced (I think the side steps look cool); it has a WO 636 12 patent carb and Oakes air cleaner. I redid the brakes last year and it has a new exhaust. The seats will need to be reupholstered, but I believe that they are original, backs and seats have springs. It has your typical drips but runs and shifts fine… it’s 66 years old. It has 2 of the three original data plates on the dash (like that when I bought it). It has a T-90 transmission, but I’m guessing it origianlly had a column shifter. Currently, it is setup for 12v. It is titled as a 1947 CJ2A, that was how I got it.
A WWII Jeep guy would be interested because of the original good running motor and that they are hard to find. You could pull it, put in a rebuilt CJ2A motor the resell the jeep (you get money back). Or a CJ2A guy pulls the motor, sells it and rebuilds and installs the CJ2A motor (you get money back). I would guess the motor is worth at least $1500 (could be more, lots of WWII jeeps have CJ2A motors in them and guy want an original). Both CJ motors look fine, can’t see any cracks in the block. There are extra parts (motor, drivetrain, etc) to sell if you don’t want them.I don’t have the time or desire to do this now, so that’s my reason for selling it. I need to focus on my WWII jeeps”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
Some dents and dings on the passenger side and has some floor rust.
“This is a mechanically beautiful truck hiding inside a well patinated body. I’ve been driving it all over Petaluma this year, enough that it’s become well known and loved. I’d keep it forever, but our first baby will be here next month, and I have five cars that can’t hold a baby seat. D’oh!
Here’s a list of recent work:
– new radiator, thermostat, hoses, belts
– new cap, rotor, points, condenser
– new spark plug wires, plugs, coil, battery, battery cables
– rebuilt carb
– oil change, filter
– new fuel tank, all new lines & hoses, new fuel pump and fuel filter
– new or rebuilt all wheel cylinders and master, new lines and soft hoses
– axle seals (inner and outer, front and rear) replaced and packed wheel bearings, new swivel seals
– greased all chassis lube points
– rebuilt original Dualmatic locking hubs
– new rear main seal, timing cover seal, crankshaft seal, oil pan gasket, rocker cover gasket
– new muffler and rear portion of exhaust
– fresh tune-up including valve adjustment
– new NDT tires and tubes
– new full top bow set and Sunbrella canvas half cab
– 48″ farm jack mounted to front bumper
More good things:
– original chaff guard included (hard to find)
– starts easily, runs very well, shifts, steers, brakes etc. just as it should
– tow bar included for easier transport
– spare engine with all ancillaries comes with it; very handy for reference and emergency spares
– original black CA plates with current registration
Current needs:
– speedometer broke and was taken out to send to rebuilder; can rebuild or buy new one from Walck’s for $75 (maybe less on ebay)
– fuel tank sender needs replacement; registers ok between 1/4 and empty so at least you know when you need gas
– obviously needs body and paint if you want to win a show. Most people (including me) seem to get a bigger kick out of the patina that only 66 years of existence can produce
– rust through on passenger floor and bottom of tool box, pitted driver’s floor; otherwise just surface rust
– new owner may want new front seat canvas ($110 from New Life Canvas, screws in place)
– windshield vent levers are not installed (they are included with the truck)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(10/26/2012) This appears to be a CJ-2A frame/running gear with a replacement body (M-38 style) and windshield.
“For sale: 1948 M38 Willys. Currently registered and inspected last month. Excellent running condition, previous owner was a mechanic. New brakes and master cylinder. This is a rare jeep, first come first serve! Email with questions.”
