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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 .
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/14/2022) Originally a GPW, it’s unclear how much “GPW” is left. This does have an unusual dash, among other updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/775885600413462
“It started life as a gpw. Has some cj2a parts on it. Has open knuckle 30 in the front. Arb locker. Buick 225. Sm420. New 33 inch dick cepeks.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/22/2022) Tom spotted this MB for sale. It has some updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1243710326395770
“1942 willys jeep 52 willys f head 4 cylinder motor 3 speed transmission. Remanufactured body. 31″ bfg and American racing wheels.”
UPDATE IV: I won this original Jeep Herders Movie Poster on eBay the other day. It’s a 40″x27″ lobby poster. It came with a lobby card with a still shot from the movie. I plan to make a scan of it so I can get a digital copy printed for display:
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UPDATE III: Brian left this comment: “Thanks to the work of Eric Steadman at the Serial Squadron, Planet Picture’s “Jeep-Herders” (1946) has been restored and can now be seen in its entirety for free on youtube. See link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owUmWZIHJRU
You can also help support the preservation of serials by purchasing a DVD copy of the restored Jeep-Herders at the Serial Squadron website: http://www.serialsquadron.com“
A quick look through the movie on youtube and one of the jeeps looks to be a Ford GP MT Tug (6×6). There’s also a Ford GP and what looks to be (based on the sides) the original Ford Pygmy.
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Last update April 12, 2018 — UPDATE II: See some still shots from the filming that show a couple Ford GPs.
UPDATE: This post once contained information on the El Dorado Jeepherders jeep club and their association with the placer miner and his pan ornament. I have moved the that information to this link.
JEEP-HERDERS MOVIE:
In 1945, Planet Pictures, a new venture founded by two stuntmen, produced it’s first movie: Jeep-Herders, a full-length movie shot in color on 16mm film. Planet PIctures’ goal was to produce movies that could bypass theaters for play in schools and churches, as 16mm projectors were very common at the time and much cheaper than the 35mm projectors. In addition, there was growing interest in 16mm for large audiences, as an industrial film on 16mm was shown to a crowd of 6000 in 1945. (click on this link and scroll down a page).
The plot of the movie was pretty pedestrian, “A wildcat oil outfit is seeking to take over the ranch belonging to Pop Martin and his son Bob and daughter Helen. Bob sends his ex-army pals a “stay-way” message, which brings them on the double. The WW II vets use their jeeps, first for a cattle roundup, and then to round up the gang of crooks, including the crooked family-lawyer Thatcher, brains of the gang.”
As usual, it’s been a busy few weeks around here. By late October, the awesome warm fall weather began giving way to colder than normal temps, so we became incentivized to finish outdoor stuff up before the really cold weather hit.
I added landscaping rock around the bunkhouse, the north side of the shop, and around the newly moved propane tank (still need to add the fence boards around the tank). The best part of this landscaping rock is that it was free, as our neighbor had a bunch of left over rock he wasn’t going to use. That saved us about $1000.
The dirt areas on either side of the walkway will become grass, but we ran out of time to complete the prep on that (may have to wait until Spring).
All the water systems have been blown and heaters installed in a couple areas related to the water systems. We didn’t quite get to burying the pipes underground for the cow’s water trough, so I buried a hose, which should work for the winter. (we did get the booster water pump fixed; didn’t cost much, so that was good)
To save on some feed costs, we lined up some of our panels so the cows can access the entrance for the neighbor’s property to eat down his pasture grass. This also saves me from having to drop hay during this cold snap.
Now, suddenly we are about a week away from Thanksgiving. Time sure does fly!
As a reminder, this is how things looked before the walkways and landscaping:
Here are some current pictures:
Andy shared this wood jeep and trailer he spotted on eBay. I liked the folk-art aspect and the size of it, so bought it. I’m sure it is a one-off creation of someones. Unfortunately, there are no markings.
The newest edition of the Dispatcher Magazine arrived in my mailbox yesterday. One article in particular caught my eye: Dan’s gauge restoration. I could have used this a few years ago! Thanks for that writeup Dan!
Also, note the classified ad at the end of the magazine: the San Juan Scenic Jeep Tour business is for sale (and has been for at least a little while).
Nothing fancy here, but looks solid with a PTO winch. It also has the V-6 badge.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/871852423984784
“1971 Jeep CJ5 V6, MT Miscellaneous extra parts and manuals $6500 o.b.o.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500. I am not sure how this can still be around for that price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3314067668836483
(Note: This was originally listed in Manchester, NH, for $7500 in 2021 (that ad is still live): http://www.ewillys.com/2021/02/05/1946-cj-2a-manchester-nh-7500/)
“1946 Jeep Willie runs and drives four-wheel-drive works as well will trade for endural motorcycle or side-by-side call”
Both appear in rough condition. The listed price is $7000, but seller says make offer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/684466316401703
“Old Jeeps Army 1 other regular call me call or leave a message or text me if you want to see. Make me an offer.”
It runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6001872083208621
“1947 Willys 134 engine, new fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel pump and rebuilt carburetor. Engine sounds really good doesn’t smoke. Needs some adjustments to the carb (not my expertise). Seats reupholstered. Brakes work. Clutch is worn completely out and makes a lot of noise so will need hauled. Tires are old. Great start to a cool project. What you see is what you get! Clean title.”
Sounds like it has been lightly used.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1012689622854152
“1968 Chrysler 440 engine, 30 over New balance rotating assembly Forged pistons Rebuilt heads, double spring valves Baffled oil pan, extra capacity (rare) Milidon oil pump, pressure to block, return back to pan Cam 4400 low end, 7200 high end Holly 1350 CFM carburetor Nitrous 300 shot fogger system MSD 6 AL ignition High RPM Power steering pump 2 magna flow fuel pumps 4 wide five wheel adapters Mud hog cut tires on front 35” Bigger digger paddles rear 35” 5.89 gears on front and rear SCS gearbox (transfer case) 3 speed 727 transmission, reverse shift pattern Fiberglass jeep racing body Both engine and transmission rebuilt in 2016, only has a total of eight passes in four events, two of those were nitrous. Worked very well, asking $15,000 OBO”
This was being sold as part of an estate. Unclear if it is still available.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1050921188834046
“1946 Jeep Willys NOT A WRANGLER! unknown mileage turns over but doesn’t start. In order to start it needs to have the fuel tank cleaned, fuel system flushed and new fuel filter to have it running. Stored in a shed for the last 30 plus years. Selling in an estate sale, must sell no trades.Clean title in hand”
Doesn’t currently run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/377401901178043
“Picked up this Willys jeep as a project but I haven’t had time for it in the last year, and I could use the garage space before winter. Everything is in good mechanical condition but is not currently running. It has all the original ID tags riveted on the body. The jeep has the original seats, and a new gas tank installed. Please let me know if you have any questions. Might be interested in trades. ”
Lots of mods. This may have a DJ-3A body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1309035536503615
“1951 Jeep Willys cj3a flat fender. Was running back in 2004. Has a 383 stroker motor. Power steering. Four speed manual t18 transmission. Dana 18 transfer case. Overdrive unit also installed. $4500. OBO located in Grand Junction Colorado. Will not ship”
Has turbine rims and runs. Looks like it could use some body patches.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/533864398166134
“Runs good,new tires, nice soft top, 3000 obo Message with any questions”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/20/2022) Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2224139637748305
“1947 Willys I bought this for a project, but never got to it. This is just a roller (no motor or transmission) I do not have a title (will need a bonded title) Located in Amarillo Texas $2500”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/12/2022) This appears to have the Hudson steering mod. It also has a Koenig hardtop with what I presume is a light bar for towing that is stored above the hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/472549264744620
“1948 Willys jeep with hard top, mostly all original stuff. Not much known on this as owner has passed away. Not sure when it ran last. Flat head 4engine. 4500 or best offer.”
UPDATE: Seems there are still some jeeps here (at least, the ad is still up).
(08/06/2022) There could be something interesting here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5435406496497803
“I am selling a collection of various Jeeps, including Willy’s wagons/trucks, CJ2, CJ3, CJ5, CJ7. Most are complete, just have not been started, run or moved in a few years. Selling all to clear the land. Please message for phone number please as I will NOT do back-and-forth texting. Thank you for your help in that regard. I also have others ads up for vintage aluminum trailers, Mercedes, Studebakers and a few other vehicles from the 1950’s thru 1970’s. Pictures are but a sample of what is available. Thanks for the interest!”
UPDATE: Still available.
(10/23/2022) Unclear how much value is here, but there is some parts value at the very least. This has been turning into 4WD and appears to have a Government plate on the dash.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/461263242023526/
“1958 keep willyz with fiberglass top needs a starter but it dose run needs breaks has rust make an offer!”
Barney Goodwin shared the exciting news that his parts business acquired an early neon Willys Jeep sign to hang in his Waverly, Ohio, store. It is 80″ long and 30″ tall.
Barney is hoping to learn more about this sign’s place in Willys-Overland history. I shared with him my thoughts on it, but he is hoping to find documentable evidence about the sign. So, he figured he would reach out here.
In my opinion, he has two challenges. One, finding evidence for a date of manufacture would help place the sign in context (though there is plenty of physical circumstantial evidence in my opinion) and, two, finding documentation that indicates this was an OFFICIAL design offered and promoted by Willys-Overland (and not some dealer-created custom item).
I will update this post with the thoughts I shared with Barney at a later point, but I hoped to get some input from others before then.
Barney wrote, “I had wanted to announce this last summer but life got in the way. Last Spring we purchased this 1946 Willys Jeep neon sign to display inside our business.
We found it at the nation’s largest indoor antique mall in Springfield Ohio, and after 6 months was able to negotiate a price.
After we do more research, we hope to have an article in the Dispatcher Magazine about it.
In the meantime, we wanted to share it with the forum and invite comments about it, perhaps helping our research.
We believe, and have been told by the sign collecting world. That his is Willy’s first dealership marque sign from 1946. Notice that it does not have “CARS” or “TRUCKS” on it like the later ones did.
One sign collector said it was the only one of 2 known to still exist and the only one operational.
It is a 2-sided, bull-nosed, neon sign. It’s about 80” long and over 30” high.
The can is original paint – much more valuable than repainting it. The neon has been completely restored by a neon professional here in Ohio.
For our research, we are especially looking for comments with verifiable details.
With over 50 personal years involved with Jeep since high school, the appreciation of owning this cannot be overstated.”
Barney,
Barney’s Jeep Parts LLC
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To the best of the my knowledge, the only other sign like this that I’ve documented on eWillys is this one: http://www.ewillys.com/2015/10/29/rare-jeep-sign-bloomington-in-4500/
I thought I would score this incredibly rare July 24, 1946, Willys-Overland Press Release packet for the ‘Jeep” Station Wagon so I could share its contents with everyone, but $302 wasn’t high enough (it sold for $308). So, congrats to the winner. I did win a few other cool items though.
It’s construction and elements is similar to the previous year’s CJ-2A Press Release packet, documented here: http://www.ewillys.com/tag/1945-07-21-press-release-kit/?orderby=date&order=ASC&more=1
The price ($99) is steep, but the photo is interesting. Anyone recognize those odd wheels?
View all the information on eBay
“Vintage Army Jeep Photograph Weird Prototype Tires
8 1/2 x 11″
I can not find another image like this anywhere/please advise
Rare
There is a reflection from my lights on the photograph”
This includes a rear PTO. The jeep is listed as a CJ-2A, but it looks like a 3A.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/7552358623.html
“Over the past 70 plus years, this super clean little Jeep has only been owned by two families. The Jeep is in super clean condition. It runs and drives as it should. Its super fun!
What really sets this Jeep apart from the rest is the rear mounted Power Take Off unit. These were ordered by farmers back in the day to run Buzz Saws, Pumps, Generators etc. The system is complete and works!
The Jeep also has an original Willys heater system. All the lights, wipers, horn etc. work! The original flat four cylinder engine had a recent valve job and new carburetor installed.
Comes with an original Service Manual and a file an inch thick of years of receipts etc. Located in San Antonio, always kept indoors. Comes with a clear Texas title. Thanks for looking!!!!!”
This appears solid.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/ctd/7552179565.html
“Classic and rare Jeep! Only 37k original miles! 4wd 4 speed! Inline 4 cylinder with 75hp. This thing is a head turner! Clean title! Aftermarket radio and speakers!”
A long time reader, Allan has this project Empire Tractor for sale.
https://dubuque.craigslist.org/grd/d/cascade-price-reduced-vintage-empire/7545762849.html
“Price reduced from $975 to $775 to have this gone before I have to plow snow around it !…This is a vintage Empire tractor chassis built by the Empire Tractor Co. in New York after WWII. The Empire Tractor Co. decided to produce small farm tractors using readily available Willys Jeep engine, transmission and drivetrain parts from war surplus.
The tractor chassis is Serial Number 5826. It was built in Nov. 1947. This sale includes only what is shown in the pictures. You would need a Willys 134 cu. in. 4cyl. engine and transmission. The driveshaft is still there, as well as the rear axle. The PTO shaft and rear output is also included. The cowl and dash still has all the rare I.D. tags attached and legible.
This would be a good restoration project for someone who may already have a Willys drivetrain in an older, rusted out Jeep. This project would be a lot of work, but well worth it. I cannot physically do the type of work needed anymore, so I am offering it for sale.
We do have a forklift and loader tractor available to help with loading for the buyer.”
