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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.
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: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Up for auction is a Marx “NELLYBELLE” Willys JEEP. Very old vintage steel toy. About 11 x 5.5 inches. The hood was fastened with nuts and bolts, see pictures for condition.”
There’s no model inside this box to verify, but the picture on the cover looks like the experimental CJ-2 (not the CJ-2A). Note the military grill, the tool indents, not gas inlet, and the bow holders on the side. Anyone know if the photo matched the model?
“Great dusty old relic from our WW2 past. Empty Civilian jeep “ACE” model jeep box.The Willy’s Jeep evolved into the CJ Jeep “The Civilian Jeep” because of it’s popularity during WW2. The box is discolored from age, and has a bit of paper peeled from one end, please view all photos as they are part of the description. The interior of box is pretty sound structurally. The box measures 8 1/8″ long, 3 1/8″ wide and 1 9/16″ tall. This little survivor would fit in well with a WW2 Collection.”
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This model is a project, in that there’s no instructions. I looked over the parts and it seems like there’s enough here to make most of the jeep. However, I don’t see passenger seat nor a driver’s side fender.
“WWII Jeep scale unknown (parts only) no box or instructions/decals package”
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Polished wagon.
“A Beautiful and very Rare original condition Jeep, Willys Overland. The first of the Station Wagons and now SUV’s. This truck is in excellent condition, runs very strong and factory overdrive and heater. She has a new set of radial ires, withe walls, new hob caps and chrome rings. The engine and clutch has been rebuild at some earlier date. This Jeep is ready for anyones collection and every day enjoyment. You will get lots of lookers and interest wherever you take it.”
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UPDATE: Was on eBay. Status Unknown. Last bid was $7400.
Everything works.
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“1952 Willy’s Jeep Forest fire truck;
This is a unique fire truck in that it is a Willy’s Jeep AND easily fits in your garage! Former military unit (ex Marines, I believe). Runs and drives great- needs some TLC for the true Willy’s Jeep detail. It appears to be “shop built” either by military or a fire dept. as a fire pumper, but used a “Barton” front mount 500 gpm conversion kit of the day. The side compartments are ex-ammo boxes!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
Looks good.
“1952 Willys Jeep. Camaro sub frame. 350 Corvette motor. Rebuilt 350 transmission. 1996 Chevy truck rear end. New brakes, gas tank, & tires. Williamson, Ga. 30292. Pike county.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
The passenger side entry appears altered.
“Original, good condition. SPECS – 4×4 134cu in 4cyl F head engine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000. That kind of looks like a Porter & Reed top, but it is missing side windows.
“Forsale 1947 CJ2A Willys Jeep. Body and frame in good condition. Engine appears to be stuck. NO TITLE! Call only if serious. First person with cash takes the Jeep. It is located in Camp Point, IL.”
UPDATE: Was $1500. **Status Unknown**.
It doesn’t run, but does have an unusual hardtop.
“i have a 1952 Jeep M38A1 for sell, it is not running and engine status is unknown. has home made top and doors that can be removed. minimum rust not bad of shape”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Runs.
“1950 willies jeep pickup with plow runs good goes good needs brake lines and some work
but in real good shape”
This might make a good restoration project. Unclear if the motor spins.
“Restoration-Ready for the Willy’s Enthusiast!!!!
** Complete with all drive train, straight 6, manual transmission, 4-wheel drive
** Only rust through is on driver’s and passenger floor panels, approx 4″ area in length
** Windows crank up and down
** Has both back lift gates with windshields in tact
** All side/front glass windows in place, two of them cracked
** Only lacking gas tank
** $3000”
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4702287659.html
Doesn’t run.
“fresh from the barn ,parked in 1975 ,no title but the old dude will apply for a duplicate if someone
pays and helps with the forms ,i havent started it yet but i know it will you cant kill these old dogs
43,000 mi ,ran when parked”
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4695706062.html
Looks like a 2A top to me.
“soft top with doors and frame pieces. off of a 1946 willys cj6a. fair condition, doors are almost perfect.no vinal in side windows, no hinges,no mounting hardware,has oval type grommets for 1/4 turn twist locks. something good to start with or use for the summer.will fit many other year jeeps.”
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/pts/4701416052.html
It’s a project that includes a rear PTO.
“I have a 1946 willys jeep, started on the tear down to start a resto-project, now I’m going with something newer. Body is spent, frame repairable but comes with a CJ3A frame . motor turns free, rear pto set up, decent fenders ,hood, and windshield frame, and for the best part, it comes with a clean Massachusetts title.”
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/pts/4696666120.html
Here’s a hard to find motor. No description of condition.
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/4658178597.html
The body is fiberglass.
“1946 Willys Jeep Not running No Spark Jeep has been sitting Fiberglass body”
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/4696540400.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5250.
Variety of parts.
“This is a 35+ year collection of new old stock body panels. I have the front and rear floor pans, rear quarters with inner panels already spot-welded in place, CJ3B front quarters, (piece can be removed to convert to CJ3A). Also included is a N.O.S. 3A grille, N.O.S. 3A hood, N.O.S. tool box, a used windshield and used gate. This package also includes a donor JEEP that is a CJ3A with a very clean frame with straight frame horns with no extra junk welded on and it’s not rusted up. You can’t buy these parts in O.E.M. without spending another 35 years searching. This is not imported junk. Please email for an appointment to take a look at the collection. It is located about ten miles east of Hershey, PA.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
Looks like it might run.
“Looking to sell my original 1944 Jeep Willy MB, have title in hand asking $4,500 OBO. Anymore questions feel free to email me!”
Today the four 1956 Willys Newspapers in the mail I won on eBay arrived. There is lots of great stuff, both photos and interesting stories. I’ll be sharing them all in the coming weeks.
This first article from the page seven of the June-July 1956 issue tells the story of a retired couple by the name of Hawkins who readied a caravan for some cross country exploration. At the head of the caravan is a Fleetwood Caddillac. It pulls a camper-trailer that pulls a CJ-3B carrying a boat. Looks like they were ready for anything!
Bill Shaw is looking for some five lug tires for his 1/2 scale jeep project. If you comment below, I’ll make sure he get’s your info. Here are a couple links I found:
http://www.etrailer.com/Tires-and-Wheels/Kenda/AM30000.html
http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-Trailer-Tire-Wheel-Assembly/dp/B000GU40A0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Bill writes, “I am working on a ½ scale jeep, mounted on a John Deere garden tractor. The engine fits well and I am now working on the axles which I am lowering 6” (if you look on-line, most of these projects have an odd out of kilter high on running gear look). We (my son-in-law, grandson and I) are looking for 4.80/4.00-8 military looking non directional tread tires, 5 of them. If anyone has a lead please let us know – Kanda used to make them, I think. The photos are of a correct size wheel in place, the engine (just fits) and the front steering axle as I am lowering the spindles. We are going to use 5 lug trailer spindles and hubs on the front and on the rear I am going to modify 6” chain sprockets with wheel lugs for the drive axle.”
Scott has been testing the creation of small jeep parts using a 3D printer. He’s hoping to find options for the type of parts that aren’t sold by vendors. For example, you can see the wagon slider window and rear ashtray knobs he produced below. He tells me the 3D knobs he has produced look and feel like the real ones. You can see examples below that he’s made in different colors.
He’s also testing out the production of other small parts, including ones with a true chrome finish. If anyone has any ideas about hard or impossible parts to find, feel free to comment below.
Has potential.
“Selling 1942 army jeep. Mostly complete and doesn’t appear to have any major rust. Engine is original flathead jeep 4 cylinder and has transmission and transfer case still in vehicle. Have title. Doesn’t run at the moment as it has been sitting for a few years but did run when parked. Text with questions.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/4700792988.html
UPDATE: Was $6000. **Status Unknown**
Looks like a nice truck.
“1961 Jeep Willy’s Pickup $6,000,”
Lots of updates.
“FOR SALE:
1946 Willy’s
• NEW 74 -231 V6 Engine (72 Miles)
• Chevy 350 Transmission and B & M Shift Kit
• T-18 Transfer Case
• 4:10 Gears Front and Rear
• NEW 33×12.50 15 General Grabber AT2 Tires
• Electric Cooling Fan
• 5K Winch
• 10″ Brakes all around
• Rugged Ridge Side Steps
• Built In Cup Holders
• Swing Out Tire Carrier with Jerry Can Holder
ASKING $10,000 OBO
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!!”
http://killeen.craigslist.org/cto/4702086885.html
Mostly stock. The bumper is unusual.
“In working condition – rewired, new brakes and tires; new seats.”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/4702256334.html
