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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 .
Mike came across this photo on Facebook. I am so happy I don’t have to build jeeps in a dress and heels!
Some interesting history here.
“This is an original press photo. Thanks To The Fifth Division Germany–In the wake of the Fifth Division advance into Germany, a jeep crosses a Bailey Bridge, spanning the Sube River, marked with a hand lettered sign informing all who pass that they do so through the courtesy of the Fifth Division. A Military Policeman stands to one side as the jeep heads for Germany. Photo measures 8 x 6.25 inches. Photo is dated 02-28-1945.”
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The caption refers to the vehicle as a ‘Jeep’ car.
“This is an original press photo. Down a 160 foot incline on the sand dunes at Cape Henry, a ‘jeep’ car from Fort Story makes the descent with ease during maneuvers training drivers to handle these vehicles over all types of terrain. Should American Soldiers see service in desert lands the training these men receive will be of great value.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 4-22-1942.”
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I missed out on these early Warn brochures that sold on eBay. There were two hubcap brochures, also known as “summer hubs”. The third brochure (in yellow) touts the Automatic Warn Hub. According to Hugo Vidal, Warn Industries and Hugo’s company AVM had all kinds of trouble with the Automatic hub, so it was discontinued (possibly in favor of the Warn Lockomatic hub?).
Roving eWillys correspondent Tim Evans braved Hurricane Irma to file this report.
He wrote, “I arrived in Orlando, Florida, last Wednesday (9/6) to attend a conference, but found out late Thursday that it was canceled. That gave me time to visit the Museum of Military History where I found a M38 and a M151 jeep. Then I began a long slow drive home to Kentucky Friday morning, arriving late on Saturday.”
Always good to see people taking their unpaid, completely volunteer, unheralded work as eWillys correspondents seriously. I may have to upgrade his title to Chief Hurricane Correspondent!
Rick reports that there was a car show this past weekend at the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, that included a couple jeeps. My wife would have never seen the jeeps; she would have been all over the bomb!
This six page Warn brochure for the Warn Lock-O-Matic hubs sold for $26 on eBay last week.
I missed out on this Quincy Air compressor brochure model 216-s. It was for sale on eBay last week.
Thanks to eWillys, Bob just picked up this 1964 CJ-3B. He bought it out of Arizona and had Drew from the Jeep Farm replace the bumper. Because he found it on eWillys, Bob is sending Ann and I out to dinner on him. His support has been great over the years, so a big thanks to him and his wife (pictured in the passenger seat below)!
Charles shared this cool photo of M-38A1s readied for airdrops that was posted to http://www.vintagemilitarytrucks.com/M38A1-Willys-Jeep_airdrop-2_warehouse.jpg
Nick spotted these mini jeeps in Tierra Amarillo, NM. Those jeeps make him look big!
He writes, “A rare late summer sighting, Willy the mountain giant ventured down from the pine studded hills admiring various preserved Willys’ in Tierra Amarila, N.M.
C store parking lot, north of Intersection of Hwy 64 & Hwy 84.
Keep back unless you have ice cream bars or Snickers to trade.
This Kelly Manufacturing “Safari” Hardtop postcard was for sale on eBay. I’ve never run across a brochure for this.
This photo was taking in 1951 and shows Bill Warren in front of his modified jeep. It looks like a simple convertible top is stowed on the rear of the jeep.
“Vintage Photo — Photo Measures 3″ x 4.25″ — Photo Is In Good Condition with Minor Wear — ”
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Scrambler Dan emailed me about some reproduction gauge labels he’s made. You can see more information starting with post #56 here: http://www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/showthread.php?4435-Easy-gauge-restoration-and-testing-(for-beginners)&p=112509 .
If you have questions, contact Dan at scramboleer@yahoo.com
Dan writes, “Restoring your 1950.5 to 1956 Willys truck, wagon, or delivery (or 1950.5 to 1951 Jeepster) and want sharp-looking gauges? These professional “rub-on” labels might be for you. Designed and made in California. First photo shows an example of a re-done 1952-1956 dash (gauges not included obviously).
$15 for the AMP TEMP and $15 for the FUEL OIL. Free shipping to the US. International shipping at cost.”
UPDATE: Here is a brochure and some directions/schematics for the rare Sierra Dana 20 Overdrive.
The Sierra Overdrive was designed to mount to a Dana 20.
In November of 1980, Pickup, Van & 4WD Magazine published this article on overdrives, which includes several I hadn’t heard about. This series of article images comes from Christian Harrison (and thanks to Marty Tilford for spotting it). The scans aren’t perfect, but are mostly readable. You can find a similar article at the Four Wheeler Network.
Particularly interesting to me is the Dana 20-mounted Sierra Overdrive. Willie Worthy of Four Wheeler was involved in the development of it, but noted that a lack of capital doomed it.
Must be an early jeep given the solid rims.
“1942- Camouflaged Willys Jeep fitted with a Browning M1917 machine gun crossing a jungle stream.”
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This June 2, 1942, photo published in Australia of a jeep gliding on a cable has been shown elsewhere, but I like the caption. The paper calls it a Beep, a Blitz Buggy, and the diminutive of the jeep (meaning it isn’t the jeep), which was also called a command car. Basically, as of that time, the name was still being figured out.
I spent most of Tuesday on my sister’s roof, then we had a bday party for her in the evening. So, no updates this morning. They’ll resume Thursday morning.
Okay, so I said no updates, but you might enjoy this story by Brian Gabrial on Four Wheeler’s site about a 50th anniversary Jeepster Commando get-together this past Spring in Moab, Utah. Looks like it was a fun event!
http://www.fourwheeler.com/events/1708-jeepster-invasion/
PHOTO CREDIT: Four Wheeler Network
This article showing the front of a Ford GP appeared in the October 15, 1941, issue of the Criag Empire Courier out of Colorado.
Roberto Flores created this illustration celebrating Texas its flat fender community.
Peter wanted to let you all know that he is holding a Vintage jeep Gathering on September, 17th, in Wyndham, Vermont.
The Vintage Jeep Gathering at Pete’s Camp is a very casual event. We start out with a pancake breakfast at 830am. Most of the morning is spent looking at the old Jeeps and talking with the owners. There are onsite trails, and a group ride leaving around 11am that explores the local back roads and trails. This is a free event,. Breakfast and lunch is available on site on a “donation” basis.
Annual Vintage Jeep Gathering. Sept. 17th, 2017
Pete’s Camp
564 Harrington Road
Windham, VT
contact:. petescampvt@gmail.com
The February 1948 issue of Mechanic Illustrated included this blurb about a sedanized jeep.
Neat press photo that suggests this is a no-glove box slat grille.
“US AIR BORNE TROOPS PRACTICE WITH SCOUT CAR & AIRPLANE
appx size :6 1/2″ x 5 1/4″.”
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Listed as a 1948, it is an early-ish 1946.
“Grandfather’s old Willy’s. Probably needs everything. No idea If or where a title might be. More pics and parts listed under auto parts. Tore down the lean to it was in. We don’t know what year it is and didn’t even know it was in there. It is complete but will need restored. Have two extra front cowls with windshields we will sell seperate. 1963 license are still on it so a Title exist somewhere but a inheritance of one or two generations would make it hard to come up with. Any of you Willys people that know what the proper description of it is please send me a text. For some reason one L in willys is what the computer wants to use.”
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep/6289658759.html
We are enjoying a relaxing weekend at Overbored Racing’s Labor Day Weekend Race in Ethel, Washington. You can learn more about it here.
Here are some pics from yesterday:
