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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 .
This Ad was photographed at an angle. I did my best to correct it in Photoshop.
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I thought the hoses on this fire jeep were unusual. I would think they would flap around in the wind when driving?
“Factory photograph , 8 x 10 inches . Newly printed on the highest quality photographic paper . Please see scan for exact image . Photo size is 8×10”
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Norb purchased this basketcase and is working to transform it into a custom wagon. However, he is puzzled about the grille.
Norb writes, “I own a 1953 wagon that was a plow truck out in Wyoming for most of it’s life. It came to me with a Ford Y-block motor. The frame and suspension were shot, but the body is pretty good. I chopped the top and put it on a shortened Dodge Dakota chassis with a 318 V8 and 5spd. trans. Should make a nice little hotrod. I know it was a “Jeep salad” when I got it. It had been hit in the front and repaired many years ago. I cannot ID the grill though. The side aprons have parking lights on them. The air intake hole in mine looks factory, but they are usually below the parking lights.”
I asked Dan for his input. He wrote, “It looks like someone added a heater inlet hole to an early wagon grill (which were solid and didn’t have a hole) and then added extra marker lights also in a different position than factory. The heater inlet hole looks both larger and higher than what the factory added to the later wagons. I’m not sure when the factory added the heater inlet hole, but my beat guess is late 1950s.”
So, has anyone seen a factory wagon grille with the intake hole where Norb’s is?
For comparison, here is an image search for 1953 Wagon grilles
I have posted this comic as a reminder that the term Jeep is found in conjunction with planes during world war two. I suppose I need to track that a little better, because there are a variety of literary references to “Jeep Planes”. There is no information about the comic in the description.
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Zack has been a regular reader of eWillys for a while now. Though he comments occasionally, I never got around to asking what kind of jeep he has. So, I asked. Turns out he has two: One a DJ-5 that he uses as a daily driver and the other a nice looking GPW that he hopes to restore to military spec. Here are some photos he sent for us. All in all, it is a good looking DJ-5 that is a very practical vehicle, inexpensive to maintain, cheap on gas, and posi in the rear for bad weather. Thanks for sharing Zack!
Paul wrote to share his experience unwrapping some old parts as he continues his M-38 rebuild.
Paul wrote, “One of the first jobs on my Willys rebuild list from many years ago was to overhaul the axles. Naturally all bearings and races were replaced with new, new ring and pinion gears with 4.27 ratios were installed along with a complete set of 11 inch backing plates and brake drums. Well, sometime during the past 25 or so years the new steering knuckle seals failed due to old age. Geeze, I haven’t even driven this thing yet and now I’m having to replace the replacement parts which are still new but old.
Oh well, it was time to go shopping once again. I was able to purchase a set of heavy duty steering knuckle seals from the local parts store (that can even be rebuilt when necessary) in addition to an extra set of replacement rubber seals for future use. Today I installed one seal kit on the left front knuckle with no problems, everything fit like factory, nothing was missing and the quality was perfect but that’s just what I’d expected. You should understand that these steering knuckle seal kits were packed by Willys Overland Motors for military use in May of 1952. The package had never been opened and all the parts were still coated with a preservative grease like coating, which required lots of paper towels to remove.
I can’t imagine whoever packed these parts so long ago had any idea that 60 years into the future some guy in Alaska would need these parts for his M-38 but I’m sure pleased the packer did such a good job protecting these seal kits. I took pictures of each step as I opened the package and the final photo shows the clean, new parts visible for the first time in over 60 years.”
I knew nothing about QSL Cards. Turns out there are a variety of collectors and a variety of cards to collect, including some with jeeps. Here are a few.
I was nine when this came out. I should have owned one of these. Santa, where were you when I needed you??
“Up for Bid is a 1974 Hot Wheels Grass Hopper. Nice car with some play-wear. I took plenty of clear pictures so there are no misunderstandings. My camera takes super close shots so any imperfections are really magnified. Need more info or pics please let me know. * I continuously list early Hot Wheels, Matchbox and other brands so please check-in often.”
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I’m not sure how to classify this this unusual item. This bag shows appears to show Smokey driving a jeep.
“Vintage 1960’s Smokey The Bear Litter Bag. 1960’s, 9” x 12”, pictures full figure Smokey driving a Jeep, from Nevada’
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This was made from 2 CJ-5s. The seller provides a variety links and pictures for this neat project.
“This auction is for a custom four door CJ. The Jeep was built using all CJ5 parts. The front door is modeled off of a CJ7. The rear door is modeled off of a CJ5. The bed is extended to the length of a CJ6 or CJ8 Scrambler. The frame is stretched 36 inches in the middle and 14 inches behind the rear axle. The frame was boxed from the front to to the rear spring perches. It has Dana 30 and Dana 40 axles both are open diffs. The transfer case is a Dana 20. The transmission is a 3 speed. I believe it is a T150. The engine is an AMC 360 from a 1972 Wagoneer. It was rebuilt about 15,000 miles ago. It was bored over. The crank was turned. It got all new bearings, new pistons, new valve guides, and hardened seats. It has an RV cam, an Edelbrock SP2P low rise dual plane intake, and a Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb. The motor has more than enough power for a vehicle this size. I drove it about a month on the new motor when I broke the input shaft on the old transmission. I then put the heaviest spring in the secondaries of the carb and backed up the timing a little bit to take some of the grunt out of the motor. The Jeep was built in 2009. It got all new floors. There is no rust in the body or frame. The color is Rescue Green from a 2008-2009 Wrangler. The seats are new from Bestop. The seat belts were new in 2009. It has a super thick aluminum radiator, power steering, and front disk brakes. It has a 20 gallon gas tank from an 86 CJ7. The tires are 33 10.50 15 BFG Mud T/A KM2. The fronts have about 5k miles on them and the rears are new. I have no idea how many miles are on the Jeep. It has about 15k since built. Almost everything was replaced at that time. The tub and bed have bedliner throughout. It looks funny in the pictures, because it is a little wet from washing the Jeep. The leaf springs were upgraded to the wider springs from a 76 model CJ7. It has front sway bar mounts on the frame, and I have a sway bar for it. It will need new rod ends and bushings if you plan to install it. I will also include the stock front bumper if you want it. You can see pictures of it on the link below.
This Jeep was my daily driver for almost 3 years. It draws a crowd everywhere you go. You can’t buy gas or go into Home Depot without someone stopping you to talk about it. Since it was my daily driver, it has all of the scratches and dings you would expect of a truck used for that period of time. It runs and drives good. The four wheel drive works fine. Since I had to rely on this as my driver, It hasn’t been thrashed off road since built. The four wheel drive has been used in the snow, pulling trailers out of the muddy pasture, and around the deer lease.
Negative issues: This is no trailer queen, so it has normal dings and rock chips and scratches that you would expect from a driver. There is one good dent in the left rear fender well. I included a picture of it. The speedometer doesn’t work. The gas gauge half ass works half the time. The gauge is new, it needs a sender. While you are replacing the sender, you could replace the oring on it that leaks gas if you overfill it. The oil gauge works, but is falling apart. It needs a new horn switch. You have to hit just the right spot to make it honk. If you romp on it in reverse, it will pop out of gear. Driving sensibly prevents it from happening. The transfer case shifter needs new bushings, but it shifts fine for me, so I don’t worry about it. It has a top and doors that need recovering. I don’t have any pictures of it, but you can see it in the snow video below.
See it run and drive on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5oef9OP4lE
See it play in the snow in four wheel drive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-P8n3qoWf8
See some of the build pictures at http://myaffordaplane.com/jeep”
UPDATE: this is back on eBay
This amusement ride jeep weights sixty pounds.
“Jeep Lovers, this is a fantastic find from the early 1950’s. This red Jeep measures 4 ft long and 2 ft wide and easily accomodates a child up to 10 years of age. All original condition, tires, axles, steering, body, even the chain they used to use to strap us in! The Jeep when it was in use, was connected to a center motor by an arm that moved a gang of 6 different Jeeps in a circle with some steering allowed. This is not a peddle car and doesn’t have any power feature of it’s own. Heavy metal construction. A wonderful piece of childhood nostalgia! Very sturdy, steers straight, (no brakes). Very, very rare! Bid with confidence, you’ll be the only ‘kid’ on your block (or state) with one. Research shows they were made from 1950-1952. See you tube video regarding the Kiddie Jeep ride some guy was rebuilding if you’re interested. Available for inspection at Red Rooster, New Braunfels, TX M-Sat 10-6 while auction is open. Available locally so auction could end early to cash-in-hand buyer. Weighs about 60 lbs.”
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Thanks to Dennis for correcting me. Admittedly, I hadn’t had my caffeinated tea before deciding what this was. With that in mind, check out how this CJ-6 is setup for lighting.
“For sale is one 35mm Kodachrome color slide.
Washington, DC Fire Department Floodlight Unit.
1966 Willy’s Jeep.
Photographed by Charles Marcus on 10/7/1983.
From the collection of the late Richard M. Adelman of Memphis, Tennessee.
Shipping and handling is 75 cents in the USA.”
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I wish there was a date stamp on this photo.
“Very good Condition, nice size 4.25″ x 5″, inscription on the back”
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this photo was taken in 1992, so it is possible this truck still exists.
“RGB Original Slide. 1992. Jersey City, NJ. Edward T Gibbs.”
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Here are a couple items that mix jeeps and Coke. The ad is supposed to be original, while the sign is a reproduction.
1. 1943 Ad
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2. Sign with a scene from Italy (reproduction)
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Here’s a ‘jeep’ book that was released last year.
“Beautifully illustrated over 40 pages and aimed at the 4-7 years’ old age group, Bluey and Dingo’s Outback Adventure follows the exciting adventure of a farmer who has to travel deep into the Outback to save a sick camel. When his Jeep breaks down, Bluey and his pet, Dingo, are left stranded in the middle of the Australian desert. They have to contend with snakes and frightening wildlife while trying to figure out how to get home safely…”
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UPDATE: I found some pictures of the Wild Country box.
I had seen the first avon decanter but hadn’t seen the others. There is also supposed to be a CJ-7 decanter, but I didn’t find any pics of it.
1. Avon Wild Country Green Jeep Decanter
3. Avon Renegade Jeep Decanter
4. Beam Jeep Decanter
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Here’s a Fleet Van ad from the April 12, 1963, issue of the Lakeland Ledger.
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Here’s an ad for the FJ-3A that was on eBay.
Year/Era: 1961
Origin: Print Advertisement
Condition: Very Good
Size: 7.25″ x 10″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay
This seems like an oddity. A rubber stamp inkpad with a Jeep logo added. Maybe this should have a “Jeep” Stamp, too?
“Vintage Jeep Tampon Pour Timbres Caoutchouc Inkpad, With Tin
Tampon Pour Timbres Caoutchouc translates as “Buffer for rubber stamps,” pour encrer du reencrer votre tampon as “to ink your stamp of reencrer” and l’encre ideale dans le flacon parfait as “the ink bottle in the ideal perfect.”
J. Herbin was established in 1670, when Louis XIV, the Sun King, was 32 years old. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax.
His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom.
J. Herbin is also the oldest name in ink production in the world. By 1700, the company was producing “l’Encre de la Tete Noire,” followed by “Perle des Encres,” (The Jewel of Inks) and “l’Encre des Vaisseaux” (The Ink of Ships).
J. Herbin made ink for Louis XIV, and a black ink for the sole use of Victor Hugo, author of the Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. these formulas still reside in their company headquarters in Paris.”
In good condition with some wear {tattered edges} and soiling. Measures 4 1/2 by 3 inches. Weighs 3 ozs.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This is a three off frame build /// new small block 400 engine /// 3000 rpm stall converter /// turbo 400 transmission /// power streering /// four wheel disc brakes with separate front and rear master cylinders /// Dodge Dakota front end and Dodge Dakota 3.73 rear end /// power windows powered by Dakota Digital window regulators /// 45 pound popper remote key fob entry all three doors, hidden emergency latch in case of dead battery /// Sony CDX-MP3 reciever with four Infinity Reference 6952i 6″ x 9″ speakers, StreetGlow Auto Neon w/Xplod with remote /// AVA 400 A DVD player with video & audio input with remote /// Icon TV TFT LCD 7” screen monitor with back up camera /// Sirius radio with remote /// carpet and leather interior ( beige cordovan leather ) it took 7 hides to complete the interior /// DuPont B9008 torch red paint, four base coats, four clear coats /// heat and A/C supplied by Vintage Air /// rear air shocks /// Mustang Two seats /// center console and shifter is from a Wrangler Jeep ( new ) /// easy access to fuse block ( glove box ) /// Goodyear Eagle Tires front P235 60R15 rear P275 60R15 /// power antenna works manually or automatic with the radio /// easy access to battery treminals under the hood as the battery is located behind the drivers side seat /// under dash lights along with four dome lights /// no electric fan it’s the real deal /// speed regulated electric windshield wipers /// Willy’s Overland center wheel caps and horn button are tooled from 5 oringnal horn buttons /// inside black door buttons and stainless surround round door openers are original /// extra storage area under rear bench seating /// Frenched in tail lights and shaved door handles /// locking gas cover with inside release /// very rare Greenfield original windshield visor /// Ididit tilt steering column with cruise control /// Painless wiring harness /// all CLassic gauges with clock /// wood and chrome banjo steering wheel /// front seat shoulder and lap seat belts.
This is a short list of major companies using Jeeps.
Year/Era: 1961
Origin: Print Advertisement
Condition: Very Good
Size: 7.25″ x 10″
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Mike forwarded a link to this jeep dealer. The Van Buuren’s launched their shop just after World War II ended. It is still family owned. The website has jeeps for sale, projects they’ve completed (including the restoration of a seep), and more.
http://www.bramvanbuuren-jeeps.nl/index.php?lang=en
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Rare ROOF Palomino “mini Jeep” Lawnmower. Good overall condition and very original. Serial #1505 as per tag on hood. These were built from approx 1969 to the early 70’s and were very expensive in their day, hence not too many were sold and not too many left.
This one has been in barn storage for the past 10+ years. It was parked due to no spark; the coil is suspected too be bad, but I haven’t tested it yet. It ran and drove fine before that and was great for putting around the property and moving stuff (beer, parts, people and tools) around the property. It is 40 years old, so despite its good preserved shape, it will need a good service before getting it going.
-Original Kohler k482 motor, seats (with cushioning springs), air cleaner, rims, grille, tailgate, etc, etc..
-Very little rust ( just a little on the outside edges where the floor meets the body in the footwells),
-All mechanical pieces are intact. Rear tires are pretty dry rotted, but I have a nice set of 2 used tires that match the front that come with it. There is some kind of small patch on the right rear corner. Front bumper has had a small hitch added. Motor has good compression and oil pressure; turns right over.
-This originally had a 60″ belt driven mower deck. This one has been stripped of its PTO, engagement and lift levers, as well as the mower deck and its attachment points. NO MOWER OR PARTS for the mower. I have read that the Roof 60 mowers used many of the same parts, but can not confirm that.
– It will need a complete service before being taken out to have fun with! Should be easy to get going again!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
You don’t see one of these every day.
“REALLY COOL RAT JEEP GASSER. HAS STRAIGHT AXLE AND FORD REAR. 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THIS IS TITLED AMG DJ5D JEEP, MAIL JEEP FOR THE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. ITS A 43 WILLYS GRILLE AND TUBB. I DO HAVE A WILLYS VIN TAG IF YOU WANT IT.
THE 350 HAS MEDIUM SIZE CAM, 4 BBL HOLLEY, HAND MADE HEADERS W/ BAFFELS. NO POWER STEERING BUT IT STEERS LIKE IT DOES. NO ISSUE TO TURN. HAS FOLD DOWN WINDSHIELD. SOLID BODY. FLOOR IS WOOD. 50 CAL. BULLET FOR SHIFTER KNOB. LIGHTS WORK. NO TURN SIGS BUT HAS FUSE BOX READY TO HOOK UP. HAS SEAT BELTS. Real Ammo box in back. Lift the door for storage and gas filler. LITE AND FAST.”
