emailNeed to contact me and don't have my email? Click on email button.
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 .
Given the hardtop, there might be some value here.
“65 Willys roller for parts. Most body parts are there. No motor, tranny or transfer case.”
http://chico.craigslist.org/pts/5447993735.html
No sure how much value is here.
“1942 Ford GPW. Was going to rebuild it, but like everyone I have to many projects. Bought it at a auction, no title. Has a f head engine from a cj5. Many f marked parts. Good for a offroad, a spring over lift was done to it. For sale or trade for a 65-72 ford truck. 240 or 300 inline six is best. Or a good Willys cj5 parts jeep with a good steel tub to put on my 63 cj5.”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/5491232332.html
No pics provided.
“Frame off rest. Red
will send pic or video. ad here jeep is avail.
firm, no trades, no help selling
more info, email or ph# please.”
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/5491917892.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/25/2016) Has ball instead of pintle.
“Original WWII jeep tandem hitch.
Has been modified to a ball hitch, but could be converted back to pintle with a little welding. Sandblasted and primed.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/5457444416.html
<– Day 7- Tuesday March 15th: Rollin’ Like Bill Gates | Beginning | Day 9 – Thursday March 17th: Crowded Backroads & Exploding Beer Glasses –>
Behind Ann and inside that building is a rainforest!
Today we drove from Tucson to Globe. Along the way we saw some old technology and new. First the new, then the old. (See yesterday’s post here)
We started the day with a short walk to a nearby bagel place called The Bagel Joint in north Tucson. It’s slogan, if it ain’t boiled, it ain’t a bagel. Tucson yelpers seemed to like the place, so I thought it was worth checking out. While they were very good bagels, they still didn’t top the bagel I had at the Olde Brooklyn Bagel Shop in December of 2014. My mouth still waters in memory of that one!
With bagel consumed, we drove north for the day’s main adventure: Biosphere 2.
On our drive to Biosphere 2, we realized neither of us could remember much about the project. Our impression was that it was a failure at some level. We also wondered what happened to Biosphere 1. So, it was with this total lack of research that we entered the Biosphere 2 complex.
This is an overview of the complex.
I guess they are preparing us for seeing the future?? Is biosphere 2 the future? The biosphere folks have the marketing machine in motion. I’m just not sure what they were thinking.
Pascal is hoping to build and document a complete inventory of Willys World Magazines for http://jeepwillysworld.com/the-willys-club/. He’s put time, effort, and money into obtaining, scanning, and uploading his copies to the internet. Anyone have some issues the would like to sell or donate to him? Here’s what he needs:
I’m missing and looking for;
1974 Volume 1 Number 1 up to 1977 Volume 4 Number 5
1978 Volume 5 Number 1 up to 1983 Volume 10 Number 4
1983 Volume 10 Number 6 up to 1985 Volume 12 Number 2
1985 Volume 12 Number 5 up to 1986 Volume 13 Number 2
1986 Volume 13 Number 4 up to 1986 Volume 13 Number 6
1987 Volume 14 Number 3 up to 1987 Volume 14 Number 4
1987 Volume 14 Number 6
1990 Volume 17 Number 1 up to 1990 Volume 17 Number 5
1991 Volume 18 Number 4 up to 1994 Volume 21 Number 5
1995 Volume 22 Number 1
1995 Volume 22 Number 5 up to 1996 Volume 23 Number 6
I think the last issue was in December 1998, right?
Based on the dash plaques, this has been a well-loved jeep.
“Jeep cj2a.. Dana 30 (lock right) front ,dana44 (detroit locker) full floater rear, 5:38 gear ratio, T-18 transmission, model 20 twin stick transfer case. 225 odd fire v6. full cage. 35 inch goodyear tires on beadlocks. dents everywhere. I’ve had the jeep for 20 years. used as trail rig. Reg. non op.”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5491590054.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Looks in good shape.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2, Vinyl Top, very clean.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(03/17/2016) “This is a Willys FC 170 cab over. It’s in perfect running shape with little body damage. I wanted to keep the body as is but the engine and wiring is all new. The truck is all there with no missing parts.”
UPDATE: Was a steal at $200.
There’s value here.
“1953 Willy’s M38A1. project. bill of sale.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(01/28/2016) Appears worth a look.
“Time to sell my jeep. Need to down size and will not be able to totally restore as I would like. Been a great jeep that I bought in 2000 and had a lot of fun with. Has been stored in a barn for last 10 years until I had to bring it down to Aurora. Runs good needs some work or would be great original jeep for restoration. All original with some extra original parts. Will consider reasonable offers..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
There are some cosmetic updates like the bumper, grille, and side handle.
“47 willys Great shape no issues. Drive it home. No issues no rust all metal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Might be worth a closer look given its stockiness. It does have some rust.
“This is a great little 1947 CJ2A. It was parked or rather moth-balled by the former owner in 1992 in his tractor shed. This is in great condition and runs just as smooth as silk. It is quiet and there is no smoke or missing. The gears shift just fine and the four wheel drive works just fine. The original gas tank is just fine and holding gas. It was drained when we got it. We have not gotten it up to road speed because there are no brakes. They will need to be bled or worked on. Of course they have lost their prime after sitting for so long. The top is a Bestop and is in very nice condition…just dusty. Even the little aftermarket electric wiper is working. This has a heater on the passenger side but we have not tinkered with it.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Check out the partial railroad rail used as a rear weight.
“1958 willys jeep cj5 with hard doors and top, twin stick transfer case and 3 speed manual transmission. Its pretty much original, 4 cyl engine that starts and runs well.
It does need work obviously, brakes require a couple pumps when you first start it up, feel fine after that. The lights need hooked up as well.
This was bought purely for the plow which works well i have a loooooong driveway and we see a lot of snow, ive never driven it off my land.
Im moving south, no more snow for me. Otherwise it wouldnt be for sale.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Nothing fancy, but runs and drives.
“1953 Willys CJ3A. New wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake hoses and lines, Brake shoes and drums like new. New fuel tank, electric windshield wiper, blinkers, cap, rotor wires, plugs and points. 5000 lb. winch. Has aluminum half cab, bucket seats, with good running dauntless 225 V6 engine, dual exhaust, 5:38 axle ratio. 3 speed on floor. Floors and body patch paneled, not pretty but solid. Frame in very good condition. Runs and drives but a work in progress, carb needs replacement, spits and sputters. Tires shot,3 spares w/ good rims.”
Might be a good project.
“I inherited a 1958 Willys CJ5. It needs some work, but not a ton. I’m too tall to actually drive it so I’m not going to spend the time rebuilding it.
It has an F-134 Engine-This doesn’t turn right now, but I imagine a little work would free it up.
Dana Spicer 18 – 2 Stick Transfer Case
Dana 44 Rear Axle
T-90 – 3 Speed Transmission
Dana 25 Front Axle – I Think
I have the title in hand.
There is some rust that needs to be dealt with on the front floor pan, both passenger and driver sides need to be replaced. Right side has some some surface rust as well. Other than that, its fairly clean.
The winshield will need to be replaced.
I put 4 tires on it so it can be moved, but it will need new tires
It has seats, but they need to be refinished.
I believe all parts are with the jeep and ready for someone to love it.
I think this would be a great project, if I could in fact drive it, I don’t think it would take a lot to get it going.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5491313933.html
Note the exhaust pipes out the rear of the body. No description provided.
http://montgomery.craigslist.org/cto/5493431305.html
No pics provided.
“I have a 99% complete, non-running CJ3B that I don’t have room for anymore. The engine appears to be seized but the other mechanicals feel pretty good. I started the un-sticking process but I just don’t have time anymore. I do not have a title. I bought it for parts. Bonded titles are pretty easy to get and I will supply a bill of sale.
I’ll add pictures when it stops raining. The four tires will hold air long enough to get on and off a trailer. The back two stay up, the front two have slow leaks. No driver’s seat or fuel tank.
Make an offer, bring cash and a trailer! This ad stays up until it’s gone.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Might be a good price.
“Selling two Sears Allstate Half Tops and one set of doors. Selling for someone looking to restore for their project. One top is cut and shotened to make a summer top out of.
Also I have a couple of pieces of aluminum diamond plate cut to make bulkhead. All sold together.
If your reading this set is still for sale.”
No pics provided.
“Willys jeep. It ran a few years ago when I parked it. Good drive line. Needs a body. Call Jim.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
(02/25/2016) Nicely refurbished, but not restored.
“Totally restored. With title. Tons of extra parts.”
<– Day 6- Monday March 14th: Train to Yuma Prison | Beginning | Day 8 – Wednesday March 16th: More Earth Sciences –>
Sculpture in downtown Tucson
Today, we spent the day in the Tucson area (See yesterday’s post here).
A few weeks ago I wrote an email to the folks at ASARCO’s Mineral Discovery Center (AMDC) southwest of Tucson. I told them we were coming for a visit and wanted to join one of their mine tours. Their tour involves taking a bus through the working open-pit Mission Mine, then a visit to one of their mills. As most of you know, my upcoming book SLAG includes my great great grandfather’s role in co-founding the American Smelting & Refining Company in 1899, now known as ASARCO. I asked if anyone at the Discovery Center would be curious to meet with us and learn about the book I was writing that included the early history of ASARCO.
Vice President of Environmental Affairs Thomas Aldrich, a forty year veteran of ASARCO, wrote back explaining that, yes, they would enjoy meeting us. Moreover, after the exchange of a few emails, he offered to take us on a personal tour of the mine facility. I thought that pretty generous, so I snapped up the offer before he could change his mind.
The AMDC is just off I-19, about twenty minutes south of Tucson.
On Tuesday morning we arrived at 9:00am for the 9:30am meeting (Sorry for rushing you out the door honey, but I got my times confused!). However, we put the early arrival to good use by watching the Discovery Center’s movie about ASARCO’s mining and smelting process. I found it particularly interesting, given my work on the book.
Beautiful grounds outside the Discovery Center.
After the movie, Sandra Elizondo, director of the AMDC introduced us to Tom Aldrich and Tom Klempel, Mission Environmental Manager. Together, Tom and Tom were in charge of wrangling us (basically keeping us out of trouble I think — apparently our reputation proceeds us). The four of us hopped into Tom K.’s truck and he drove us to the Mission MIne’s overlook. It takes some time to reach the top of the mine, so we had plenty of time to chat about ASARCO, the book, and each other.
At the mine overlook, the Toms explained the details of open pit mining, from the removal of the overburden, to the removal and tracking of the valuable deposits, to its processing in the mills. The copper at the Mission Mine is so low grade that only about 1% of the ore mined is copper. Put another way, the mine processes about three hundred truck loads of ore per day (see truck below), which results in three truckloads of copper. But, that’s been the story of most mines. It’s a volume business requiring transportation, industry, and science to profitably produce predictable amounts of valuable minerals.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
Appears to have a replacement body.
“For sale our beloved Blue Willy’s Jeep that has taken us on many trail rides, ice cream runs, fun summer trips and forest road trail drives. We are the 4th owner of “Eddy” and now it is time for someone else to enjoy the many benefits of owning a Piece of American History. Why sell Eddy? Another project demands his place in the garage, and it is time to move Eddy to a new loving home.
Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
Includes a bumper weight. Has an MB/GPW windshield.
“Approx. 1945-46 Willy’s CJ-2A Jeep. Ripe for Restoration. Last drove in mid-90’s pre-kids. Gas tank rusted out, have replacement fuel tank, never installed. Starter was rebuilt. Little else done before storing under cover for 20 years. Most of the Jeep is original, very little modification, once had a top installed, converted to 12V with electric fuel pump. Some accessories installed, front end weight, tow bar, siren. Will include car dollies or reduce the price accordingly if not wanted. Have retro-fit seat belts and other misc. parts (spare tire holder). Will include tons of reference materials include manuals (working and reference), OEM shop manual re-print, and other Jeep reference guides. Serious inquires only. Happy to share more details by phone and will take interested parties in order received. Provide your name and telephone number.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
(03/01/2016) No pics provided.
“59 Gala Surrey 2wd Willys Jeep limited editionDJ-3A
a little over 1000 Surrey Gala Packages were produced, until 1965, 3 SPEED
has 24,000 original miles
has been stored for over 10years indoors and will need 160.00 gas tank and fresh fluids to get running properly
The willys has custom tan safari exterior and interior, have all soft window covers and soft panels.”