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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.
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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: Price dropped to $2500 for this week only.
“this price ends Sat Oct 11, 2014 and sale must be final, then back to $3500.00. runs and drives, does smoke some when started up. has “Best Top” soft top to go with it.”
http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/cto/4701218594.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/30/2014) This has a variety of updates.
http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/4701885402.html
“Looking for something new, Jeep CJ7, hotrod, muscle car, conv. Must be in great shape to trade for my Willys Jeep
Willys is a 1948 CJ2A, new everything, just needs paint to finish. Clean title and inspection sticker, contact for more info, MUST include your trade info. Would add cash for the right vehicle.
Original CJ3A frame,gusseted, blasted, primered and painted
Reproduction CJ3A tub, original fenders, hood and windshield, zero rust anywhere
Chevy 4.3 carbed from 85 Astro van (new short block at some time)
New quardajet
turbo 350 tranny, rebuilt
B&M converter. New
New DUI distributor and wires
power steering conversion, all new parts
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
I believe this is a fiberglass body. The jeep was listed for sale a few years ago.
“1948 Willys jeep, Fully restored with to many extras to easily list. See to appreciate. “
These photos come from the Digital Archives of the University of Wisconsin. You can see all the jeep photos at the UW archives here and enter “jeep” into the search field.
The UW sits on the shore of Lake Mendota, so this photo might not have been taken too far from the University. I never got into ice-fishing when I lived in Madison, but lots of others enjoyed it.
Copyright Center for Limnology Library
This photo was taken by Pat Hitchcock during her time in the Red Cross. No village or date was mentioned, so I’m unsure if this was during WWII or later.
These materials may be copied freely by individuals and libraries for personal use, research, teaching (including distribution to classes), or any ‘fair use’ as defined by U.S. copyright laws.
Pat Hitchcock sits in her jeep. “Red Cross Gals” is painted on the windshield. There’s no date on the photo, but I’d imagine given the license plate this was taken in the U.S?
These materials may be copied freely by individuals and libraries for personal use, research, teaching (including distribution to classes), or any ‘fair use’ as defined by U.S. copyright laws.
No Wisconsin post would be complete without a badger. Here’s an extra-large badger towed by a jeep in 1987.
A Jeep pulls a large float in the shape of Bucky Badger around the Capitol Square in the 1987 Homecoming Parade. This material may by protected by copyright law (e.g., Title 17, US Code).
When I travel, I never leave home without it. I’m not speaking of my American Express card, because I don’t own one. No, I’m referring to my Verizon 4G LTE ZTE (I might as well just put ABCDEFG for all I understand about the letters) portable broadband, also known as a hot spot (this differs from the Urban Dictionary’s definition of a ‘hotspot’).
My nearly indispensable travel partner.
Together, my WIFI and I have logged something close to 40,000 miles together. From California to the New York islands its connectivity has allowed me to carry on my noble task of posting jeeps to eWillys and answering emails. No mountain pass has been too tall (though a couple have been too remote) and no desert too barren (ok, that might not be true either, but close enough) to keep it from working. It’s one of my best friends, which might be considered kind of sad upon further review. That’s something to bring up with my shrink I suppose …
In fact, I haven’t had to travel off the beaten path much to appreciate my hotspot’s value. I can’t tell you the numerous motels and hotels that have lacked reasonable functioning ‘free’ WIFI. It’s amazing how many nice hotels have lousy — read entirely unusable — ‘free WIFI’ and also supply paid WIFI upgrades for better service.
In fact, during our March/April trip through the western states the best hotel WIFI I found was at, of all places, the Wigwam Motel in San Bernardino. It was quick, responsive, and omni-present. In fact, the nicer the hotel, the worse the free WIFI seemed to be. Thankfully, my hotspot allowed eWillys operations to continue, though there were a few times at hotels my normally dependable hotspot acted unusually slow. Perhaps now I understand why . . .
The reason I bring up this topic, is because I just read an article about Marriott’s attempts to block personal hotspots in their hotels. According to this PC World article,
Marriott has agreed to pay a $600,000 fine after the Federal Communications Commission found the company blocked consumer Wi-Fi networks last year during an event at a hotel and conference center in Nashville. At the same time, Marriott was charging exhibitors and others as much as $1,000 per device to access the hotel’s wireless network, the FCC announced Friday.
But, Marriott wasn’t using a jammer to block signals. They were using their own WIFI network to block personal hotspots. Moreover, the company was unlawfully blocking WIFI frequencies they neither own nor have the right to manage, frequencies the FCC provides for me, and you, and my friend to email, web surf, movie watch, or read eWillys.
As a comparative analogy, it’s little different than the Marriott blocking traffic on the road in front of their hotel, then allowing only cars that pay the Marriott fee to drive on it. Naturally, in that scenario, they are keeping out the rogue cars, which makes it safer for their guests. I’m pretty sure the DOT would have some issues with that!
Despite the fine, Marriott continues to believe they were acting lawfully. Naturally, Marriott claims it was doing this for our own benefit, to protect us naive users from those ‘rogue’ wireless hot spots that degrade service, steal identities and lead insidious cyber-attacks. And, of course, It had nothing to with generating income from patrons. Besides, EVERYONE knows how safe corporate WIFI systems and networks are. Just ask JP Morgan, Target, etc . . .
So, the next time you are at a hotel and your personal hotspot stops working, there’s probably a rogue corporate network at work unlawfully pirating your FCC-given right to use frequencies you’ve paid to use. Instead of some Russian-criminal-nerd trying to steal money from your bank account, it’s someone in the hotel blocking your service so they can steal $13 or more from your wallet for WIFI. It’s an employee from the same hotel whose corporate values likely include phrases like “We Act With Integrity” & “We Put People First”.
That’s all for now.
I’m going to guess this watch is later than 1981 since it has that date on it. No description.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
Looks ready the road or trails.
“this is my 1948 CJ2A offered for sale today.
1980 3.8 chev 229 with a fresh upgrade.. hid ignition. holy 390.and a nice intake.
excellent power and file economy.. 17 to 23 mpg on average… no bull!
11inch clutch package
transmission is t90 1a.. its a 3 speed
overdrive…. warn 33% over… average freeway speed 62mph up and down the pass.
front diff…. dana 25
rear diff… Dana 44 short long
transfer… Dana 18
winch… warn.. 9k lbs
very nice best top for winter ..
the customs list on this rig is long and purposeful for comfort and use… .for details get me an e mail …the rig turn key and ready for anything you can think of..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15000
Some more pics would be great.
“Built it myself in 1998. Original owner its got 16,000 miles with a small block Chevy motor 327. Asking $15,000 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
It’s a good looking Jeepster.
“1951 Willy’s Jeepster S/B Late Model Running Gear. Run’s & Shift’s Great. Good Tires..Top & Bucket Seats. May Swap For A Fishing Boat (MAKE A GOOD OFFER NO LOW BALLERS)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800
Runs and drives. Has MB/GPW body and front clip.
“El jeep esta Corriendo, placa y estampilla vigente
Vendedor motivado
the Jeep is in running conditions plates and inspeccion up date”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Appears solid.
“This 1951 Willys M38 is an excellent restoration candidate. It was in storage in Texas for about 20 years. It does have one small rust hole in the tub under the gas tank but otherwise its in very solid condition. The engine is not the original but it is the proper L Head 134 and it runs very well. It runs and drives, but needs the brake master cylinder replaced, I have a new one for it. Converted to 12 volt, but I do have a few 24v components to go with it.
Georgia does not issue titles for vehicles this old so it will be sold with a bill of sale and the previous owner’s TX title and paperwork. The vehicle has been inspected by a GA law enforcement officer and its serial number certified.
If not local call first please. This is a rare military jeep that needs the right owner who is going to preserve or restore it. Most jeeps of this vintage have been chopped up or rusted away. This is a good one! I have a set of spare axles that go with it for the asking price.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Kyle from East Coast Willys is helping a seller clean his lot of Willys stuff. Here are some links to stuff that are available.
Needs a couple things.
“Cleaning out some toys. 48 willies. Needs windshield and new starter right now but working on that.”
http://waco.craigslist.org/cto/4699896473.html
Runs and plows.
“JEEP CJ5, 1963 WILLY’S WITH PLOW 4WD . FIRST PERSON WITH $1,800.00 TAKES IT! Myers plow alone is worth $800. Have Title, great little jeep for close corner plowing. Straight Inline 4cyl. gas. Runs, definitely has rust. Would be great Jeep to restore!!!!!!!!!!”
http://swmi.craigslist.org/cto/4700676765.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000.
(09/19/2014) Looks solid. That’s a lot of horsepower for a stock GPW frame.
“1943 Ford Jeep
4WD has a 350 Motor / 450 Horsepower
Has a full vintage removable top
Runs Great !!! “
UPDATE: Still Available. Likely a Maverick.
(05/01/2014) Bob spotted this. I didn’t know there were islands in Lake Erie that were part of Ohio.
“1961 Willys Jeep Station Wagon. 4 cyl 3spd 76k original miles, runs well, needs tires.”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/4613826293.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800.
(09/23/2014) Mostly stock CJ-3A powered by a Ford 289.
“About this Jeep:
We took this 1949 Willy’s CJ-3A in on trade from a Marine. Normally, the early 50’s jeeps would be outfitted with a L4-134 CID (2.2L) 4-cyl engine that made 60 HP. This jeep went though a restoration about 10 years back, and decisions were made. The jeep would be brought back to original it’s glory with one exception – the 60 horsepower engine would be replaced with a high output V8 from a Ford Mustang – a 289 4-bbl v8 producing 271 hp! 4WD with newer tires and runs out great, paint could use some touch up in spots.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It runs, but needs a fuel line.
“I have a 1948 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A. Got it last year as a project and got a good bit done but now need the cash more than the project. I also have two seat frames (not pictured) to go with it. It has the original motor, transmission, and brass radiator. I had the brass radiator repaired and pressure tested last year and it works fine. The motor turns freely when you try to start it but the carb needs to be cleaned before it will fire. It is a 3-speed manual transmisson with a 4×4. Currently sitting on 31” tires. There is no body tub, doors, tailgate, or roof. It was outfitted as a ranch/farm vehicle and ran a little over year ago. I currently don’t have the fuel line hooked up to a tank. This is one of the original Jeeps and will make a great project for some one to finish.
The East Coast Willys Association’s 3rd Annual Swap Meet on Saturday was a big hit. Several readers submitted photos (thanks!). Here are some:
Carter and Bailey having fun at the swap meet.
Charles just purchased this pump. He was wondering if anyone recognizes it? Was it a WWII era pump?
UPDATE: Was $3200. **SOLD**
“I am selling my 1963 Willy’s CJ-5 Jeep. It is a survivor. My grandfather bought it new and it was used around the farm in Michigan until he died. I inherited it and tried to paint it, but it didn’t turn out too well. I did rewire it as the mice ate the old wire insulation. It has 23,598 original miles with the stock F134 4-cylinder engine. I have added some warn hubs, rebuild the brakes and replace the bearings that were bad. I have replacement decals for the ones that are coming off. It has a clear title in Arizona and I still have it registered. It runs pretty good, though I would recommend a complete going through to get it running tip top. It has some rust on the underbody due to the “rust-belt” of the midwest USA. The rest of the body is in pretty good shape for being over 51 years old. It comes with a full kelly metal top and homemade snow plow with two original willy’s hydraulic pumps, and some extra NOS parts that I got off a AMC garage going out of business in the 1980’s. Tires okay, but not excellent.
Good shot of the hood number.
“This is an original WWII photo of GIs and their JEEP in the center square of a small town in Luxembourg as the inhabitants celebrate liberation. The town band has assembled in the cobblestone square to formalize the occasion”
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This is an interesting one. Note the driver’s side exhaust where the gas tank should be. It also might have a column shift. The low swoop of the side body suggests this is a prototype. The rivets along the ‘swoop’ and the handle position suggest this is a Ford GP body, yet the fenders look later and the slope of the swoop isn’t quite right. Anyone have thoughts on this? See the Ford GP image below for comparison.
“You are bidding on a great photo named to CPL CHARLES SARM he servied in the HQ Company 3rd Battalion 23rd infantry regiment 2nd infantry division and also served in 3rd Battalion 394th infantry regiment 99th Division. the photos are from the in 1940 – 1945 including Louisiana maneuvers and war photos.”
View all of the sellers items on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
(09/05/2014) Looks solid.
“1953 Willys CJ3B
Early 289 Ford, Low time on motor. T-90 Transmission (rebuilt), T18 Transfer (rebuilt),
Warn Overdrive (new), Factory Differentials, 10″ brakes. NEW all steel body, hanging pedals, power steering. Owner asking 6,000.00 OBO. For further information contact Ron”
