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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 .
Craig spotted this. It doesn’t appear to have a jeep frame.
“Willys Jeep pick up Rat rod”
https://roanoke.craigslist.org/cto/6020500800.html
UPDATE: **Status Unkown** Was $8000.
(01/04/2017) That angled roof must have a challenge.
“Drives great, 357 Chevy 6 cylinder automatic speed shift transmission. The body has been modified. Serious inquires only please.”
Chris shared this ad.
“1953 M38A1 Willys Jeep – Mostly disassembled. Complete engine (F134), gear box, transfer case in good shape. It’s 95% here, you just need to reassemble and fix some rust. I have another Jeep and don’t have time or space for this one. Parted out its worth more than double the asking price. No title, bill of sale provided. ”
https://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/6012371699.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/24/2017) Underneath the green there appears to be a solid DJ-3A.
“2 wheel dr, 3 speed on colum good condition new motor painted like army jeep ”
https://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/6017562174.html
No pics provided.
“Barn fresh. In storage since 1957. 4 cylinder, 3 spd with overdrive. Complete and original. Runs great! Drives.”
No pics provided.
“1952 Jeep – 4 Wheel Drive, runs, some rust.”
Craig spotted this one. No pics provided, but it sounds good.
“I have a 1957 Willys Jeep. Turn key drive away. Mostly original has been converted to 12 volts. The engine is the 4 cyl “F” head. This is a very low geared rig top speed is 50 but does not like that for extended periods of time. The 4×4 works it is a three speed. Manual drum brakes. It is blue in color. has an open CJ type body with a bikini top.
This runs great and is a close to original 57′ not a daily driver. Could be made into a show vehicle easy.The frame is solid it has had a repair done but it was done very professionally. I have been told it is worth every penny but I am willing to dicker some.
If you want to modify a jeep this is not the one. Its that good.”
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/6021535246.html
Maybe some value here?
“It’s a Mudd toy no motor look at pictures”
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/6019462795.html
These are a good price.
“5 15×12 5 x 5.5 bolt patern rims. These came off of a 1978 jeep cj7. They will fit a ford truck, tracker(if backspacing is good?), and probally other stuff.”
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/wto/6009572670.html
UPDATE: This is form W-991-5. You can download a pdf version here.
(first published 12/7/2010) Gerald scanned and forwarded these images from the Jeep Family of 4-Wheel-Drive Vehicles in Public Service. There are 25 images. Thanks Gerald!
Looks solid.
“This jeep complete with a power takeoff unit including drive shaft. This unit also has an aluminum top compete with doors and windows.
Engine: disassembled cleaned freshened up, valve job, flywheel milled, new gaskets, clutch,pressure plate, bearing, engine painted, complete tune up, rebuilt carburetor, converted to 12 volt.
Exhaust system: all new
Brakes: New master cylinder, wheel cylinders, steel lines and flex lines.
Body: Repaired floor pans, painted complete car, four new tires, rehab. wheel
s and paint.”
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/cto/6016667890.html
Here’s a different sort of build.
“FOR SALE “ONE OF A KIND” CUSTOMIZED 1948 JEEP WILLYS 95% RESTORED . JEEP BODY ON TOYOTA FRAME , 1963 FORD 6 CYLINDER ENGINE & TRANSMISSION CHOPPED 6″ , CHANNELED 3″ , BUCKET SEATS . FINISH THIS UNIQUE JEEP AND READY FOR SUMMER CRUISING – YOU WILL CERTAINLY DRAW ATTENTION WITH TRUCK !!!”
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/6014733897.html
This could be a good price for the pair.
“One running and driving 1952 M38A1 jeep and one 1953 M38A1 non running jeep. For sale as package deal for 8k or will sale separately/part out. Many NOS parts on the 1952. Many original parts on the 53. I can deleiver in local area…for a fee if not in the local area. Bill of sale only. Great project jeeps. Vintage restore very doeable even for the non mechanic. Happy to answer questions and discuss. Was in process of restoring and other priorities have emerged.”
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/5990400956.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Looks like a good price.
“Willys mail jeep
Runs Great
Right Hand Drive
$1500 or Trade what you got?
Call for more details.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
It’s suppose to be a mix of parts. No title.
“It been added to from other jeeps. Runs and drives. I think the moter is out of a 48. Also have a top and doors soft. I Know who used to own it. It’s never had a title. I have bill of sales. We can write one up if you want it. It’s been a farm truck all its life.”
The 1948 looks solid, but the drain holes appear filled. The 1946 needs some work (no parking lights for example), so to call it “perfect running and driving condition” seems a stretch.
“Two Willys Jeeps CJ-2A One is a 1948 and one 1946 Both 2nd owner and sat 40 years.
Both Perfect Running and Driving Condition. Asking $13,500.00 for the Green Jeep which is all original, $12,500.00 For Brown Jeep which has had a newer motor installed.
Will sell both as package for $22,000.00”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/6019401248.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/12/2016) Runs and drives. Has a few upgrades.
“67 year old Jeep in very solid and original condition. Previous owner of 42 years stored inside and has been well maintained. Very straight, solid, and practically rust free. Good TN ‘yellow’ title.
The original 4 cylinder engine has been upgraded in the 1970’s to a 62-64 Buick V6 199 cu. in. Jeep has also been converted to 12 volt; steering box has been converted to a Saginaw; and 9″ Jeep brakes converted to Ford 11″ brakes. 3-4 inch lift kit installed via new springs. 12-15 tires and wheels. Original 3 speed transmission, 2 lever transfer case, and differentials. Original dash and instruments. Windshield glass good, original frame. Original tailgate. Seats very good but not original. Good soft top and doors included.
Recently done is new battery, tune up parts, fluid change, carb rebuild, and complete brake rebuild.
Runs, drives, and stops good. 4WD works.
Great full restoration candidate, or enjoy as is.
If ad is up, still for sale. Possible trades on FJ40, FJ60.”
https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/6016389058.html
No title and has a V6.
“1951 Willys m38
Early Buick v6
3 speed with warn overdrive
33 12.50 15 tires
5.38 gears
Bikini top
Bestop doors and complete top-new
Bunch of new parts installed
Runs great
No title”
https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/6016761161.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
Marty shared this one. Looks like some parts value here. Seller didn’t know year, but the VIN indicates it is a 1959.
“Late 50s Willys jeep needs a lot of work but be a cool project or parts. It’s all original as far as I know motor is stuck does not run. looking to get ”
Doesn’t run.
“1947 willys barn find all original
Does not run needs to be restored 3500 OBO”
https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/6006343391.html
Lacks glass.
“I don’t know the exact year of this Jeep CJ hard top and doors. I am guessing 1950-60 era Jeep CJ models??? No glass some dents and surface rust.”
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/6009118725.html
I haven’t seen many of these angular stainless windshields.
“Stainless Steel Windshield
CJ3A Flat Fender Willy’s Jeep”
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/6021074347.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Marty shared this one.
“1984 CJ5 350 Project. Build your own crawler or toy with these components. Everything except engine and wheels are included. Straight body, no dents, a little rust here and there, but manageable. Frame, body parts, windshield, running gear, tranny, transfer case, etc. all inclusive. ”
No updates tonight other than this one.
We made it to Seattle a couple days ago. I made some more progress blasting some smaller parts yesterday. In order to blast the t-handle parking brake, I had to disassemble it. The last thing to remove was a screw/pin so I could remove the brake lever from its housing. I didn’t know whether to unscrew or press out the screw/pin, but as I examined iI felt pretty sure it should press out. Still, I thought it best to text a friend: Chris McKay. He said he thought it was pressed out, too. So, I set out to remove the pin.
Here is what the brake looks like assembled.
Here’s the top of the pin:
This shows the back side. I had to line up the hole in the housing with the back of the pin:
I grabbed a small socket to catch the pin and an object that could press through the hole:
Here’s the second half to the Universal Jeep Booklet. The pages I shared yesterday are underneath these. I’ll get them reordered at some future point.
