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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.
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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 .
Here’s a nice Jeep News article from page 9 of the Fall/Winter of 1981. Thanks Roy!
Roberto created the illustration for this cup, which will be a gift for a local club. Looks great!
Just a few updates tonight . . . I might be wrong, but looking at the slope of the driver’s entrance, it almost looks like a Willys MA curve. The frame and front clip appear MBish though. The photo was taken in the Santa Rita Hills of Southern California in May of 2008 by “ManDog”.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29812201@N00/2473955140/in/photostream/
Compare it to this shot of a MA from the WillysMA website.
Craig spotted this photo on Flickr by Curtis Joe Walker.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/curtisjoewalker/1350810361/in/faves-46060235@N02/
LeGrand spotted this unusual toddler bed (at least I haven’t seen one).
“Military Jeep Toddler Bed
Excellent Condition, looks like new.
Standard size crib mattress fits inside ( crib mattress is not included).
The Bed measures 29 x 53 inches. The entrance is 12 – 13 inches above the floor.
I bought this bed for $300, I am only asking $100.
Comes from a clean and smoke free home.
Hand crafted from laminated Baltic birch and other solid woods.”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=18399848&cat=&lpid=3&search=jeep
I did a search for “willys jeep autodesk”. A variety of images were returned, too many to list here. So, here are a few. The remainder can be seen here.
From Roger Emanuel’s blog come these two pictures. See the rest of them here:
Here are a few from Autodesk:
Here’s a nice shot of a M-677 from Lone Rover Photos.
Want to build a Pinewood Derby jeep? Check out this ‘how-to’ article from Scrollsawer.com. A pattern is also available there too.
Steve forwarded a picture of the Pinewood Derby jeep his stepson Larry made when he was fourteen. Steve notes that Larry probably got the idea from looking at Steve’s Jeepster.
Anyone else have a Derby Jeep?
UPDATE: Bob reports the vehicle arrived safely in Ohio. He verified that the frame is a Ford and the body is well-built.
He reports, “The thing looks pretty solid and seems to be made out of thick steel and very well made. I just can’t imagine some guy in his garage making this thing, but I could be wrong. Someone updated the running gear with a mustang straight 6, auto trans and the mustang differential. You can clearly see where it was column shift originally, and the frame is definitely a 46 ford.”
Steve dropped me a note and shared some pictures of his jeeps. Both the flattie and the CJ-7 look great! If you need any help driving them, just let me know 🙂
He writes, “The blue one is a 1978 CJ7 and the Willys is a 1948 CJ2A. I’ve had the CJ7 for 27 years and got the Willys from my dad last year. The Willys has been in the family for 50 years, most of it spent with my late Grandfather in California. When I got the Willys from my dad, it was in rough shape, and I spent about a year fixing it up. I really enjoy driving both, and the Willys gets a lot of attention.”
Speaking of Lego Jeeps, here is a custom one I found on Flickr.
This is a photo of an MB from England with an unusual exposure.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/etiennesa/4746903676/
Drop by willysjeep.com and check out the larger versions of these great pics of the CJ-3B in development.
http://blog.willysjeep.com/2011/09/09/cj3b-factory-mockup/
Ann’s mom Rosemary has learned to watch for jeeps. She alerted me a couple days ago to a movie she recorded with Spencer Tracy from 1955 called Bad Day at Black Rock. It’s a good movie. One of the reasons it is such a good movie is that a good looking Willys MB plays a staring role and receives some good screen time. It even gets to be involved in a chase scene! Here are some closeups:
Chris discovered two custom LEGO kits at Brickmania.
http://www.brickmania.com/kits/kits-detail.php?intResourceID=1
No more updates until the New Year. So, have a wonderfully Happy New Year Eve!
Ted emailed me today from Moab, Utah, with this image of a Tow Mater looking vehicle. It sounds like he is having some fun!
Ted writes, “We took a ride on the Hell’s Revenge trail in Moab today and ran across the tow truck from Cars in downtown Moab… This place is awesome!”
Out of the UK come these unusual metal jeep scultpures. I wish there were better pictures.
This unique sculpture created by Richard White is available for sale. Go to his website to see more pictures.
http://www.DrawToLive.com/3D_Sculpture_Pages/1952_Willys_CJ2A_Jeep_Polly.htm
Originally a Shriner’s Jeep, Bill decided since it was already had some drivetrain mods that he would take it further.
He writes, “It now sits on a altered Cherokee chassis with Dana 44 frt and rear with a 4″ lift. It is powered by a Turbo 400 and a 304 AMC. I’ve kept it original looking with a Jeep wheel and the track width is right on. This is one Jeep missed out on produceing. Drove it all last summer and just love it.”
Before changes:
After changes:
Glenn spotted this fun toy.
“Here we offer you a wonderful and hard to find, vintage `late `70ties up to the early `80ties produced, French Tin Plated Jeep Model with Trailer. This set was produced by Joyax in France. Its a genuine model and NO replica. This is one of the last Tin Plated models which was produced. Today these models are difficult to find in such wonderful and crisp condition as the one we offer you here. The model is unused!. The Jeep is a Wind-Up model and comes with the key. The box is like new too. This set depicts a USA Fire Service Car with Trailer. An awesome asset within any Jeep collection or Fire Engine collection. Be keen on this beauty. The scale is about 1:28 Fully made of tin plated and bright lithographed material. A Very RARE find these days. Be keen on this less seen treasure.”
Bob reports he spotted this last week while driving in the Florida panhandle. This was right along the Alabama-Floridastate line on route 231 north of Marianna.
Bill forwarded this great picture of his wagon in front of someone’s light show (his possibly?). Thanks Bill.
I hope every enjoys their Christmas and has a Happy New Year!
