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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: **Status Unknown** Was ‘For Trade’.
(11/03/2013) Seller wants a Chev Gasser Project. The jeep looks good.
“1954 willys CJ3b with no cancer about 60 percent restored new paint tons of new parts 225 oddfire dauntless v6 Rancho leafs and shocks runs and drives very good has aluminum hardtop lot of detailed work done must see And drive to appreciate.I want to build a Chevy gasser 49 57 preferred 55 56 open to any hot rod.”
I just ran across this video of Cam Carter racing the family race jeep Priority. His parents, Tim and Lynette, are friends of mine and were great drivers (probably still are). The video shows Cam is channeling their skills. Tim is in the passenger seat providing occasional advice. It looks like they are running a cross country course at the Monroe Adventure Park.
Priority is a fiberglass Parkette body with a custom link arm suspension. I rode in the jeep on an early version of the suspension a few years ago, but Tim made some changes to it that improved it quite a bit I’m told. It’s powered by an aluminum V8 with about a trillion horse power that feed in a Ford Toploader four speed that used to be in dad’s CJ-5.
Dad had a side shifter installed when he owned the tranny. First and reverse gear were so close. I was learning to drive it on the road when, after stopping at a stoplight during a training drive, I mistakenly put the tranny into reverse rather than first. I nearly backed into the person behind me when I let out the clutch. Dad was in the passenger seat and was pretty rattled by my near mistake (as was I). Fortunately, I had a good grasp of how to use the brake, which averted an embarrassing wreck 🙂
Here’s a link to a nice store about Donald Fouste written by his kids. As a rancher out of Hells Canyon, Idaho, Don and his family needed the utility and comfort a 4WD truck could offer. This truck came with a stock bed, but Don modified it by installing a flatbed and stock racks. He also added a carrying rack on the top. The truck was equipped with a rear PTO, which allowed him to use a saw or water pump.
Read the entire tribute page here: http://www.cowboypoetry.com/donaldwfouste.htm
Marc found this neat photo. This Caterpillar dealer has some guts to drive the old Cochabamba-Santa Cruz Highway without the aide of a winch. Maybe there’s a big truck with a winch in front of it?
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $25,000
(04/21/2012) “1948 Willys CJ2A (LEFTY), frame off restoration, new full winter top, optional passenger heater, Capstan winch, rear PTO, factory removable extended bed, engine, trans, transfer case, rear ends, completely rebuilt. keyed coil, porcelainized manifolds, warn overdrive, painted original colors, princeton black with varsity red wheels and trim. new 16″ tires, museum quality. many spares including spare keyed coil, spare tire on drivers side due to law in 1948 that was rescended, 10,000 cj’s were made this way. consistant show winner. $25,000.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
“We are selling a 1941 Willy Jeep in great condition. If you have any questions please contact Louie for additional information about this jeep. I don’t have more pictures of this Jeep.
Louie takes very good care of his vehicles. It has been stored in his garage.”
Parts Jeep.
“1948 Jeep CJ-2A, 4 cylinder, does not run, no title. Make offer Phone 712-353-6705 or Cell 712-880-1298”
http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/4286074839.html
This hunting jeep includes a water cylinder holder.
“I am selling my hunting Jeep. Its a four cylinder, 4×4 with a feeder mounted on the back and a cooler rack and water cylinder holder. It runs well and is in satisfactory condition for its age. It would be a good candidate to re-do.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4285531633.html
This jeep looks solid. Includes a Warn winch.
“I have an 1961 M38A1 military jeep 4×4 issued to the us marine corp. it has an original f head 4cyl engine, not sure if its the original engine its been converted to 12v dc has two new batteries, floor pan under fuel tank has been replaced. floor pan has been coated with hurculiner. have soft top and hard top w metal doors. black out front running lights have been converted to running lights and wired to be street legal. exhaust has been upgraded. does not have military carburetor. intake has been modified to use k&n filter. 8000lb warn winch on the front. have an original service manual. top speed 45-50mph. new 31″ tires no spare but have spare tire carrier. has been wired to tow with a 4way flat. 40,500 miles fun jeep asking $5000. runs and drives great. Open to trades”
http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/4285612244.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4200.
(12/19/2014) No overall photo provided.
“1949 Willys Jeep. 37,296 m. Red exterior/ black interior. 2D Universal trim, L-134 Go-Devil engine, AWD, Clear title, gasoline type fuel. Priced to sell. Call John: 3o3-6o1-o937.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/4285343686.html
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Not sure how much value is here.
“50’s willy’s
Truck runs. Panel Van runs. Window van no motor or tranny. Also 50’s blue dodge truck complete,80’s chevy stepside new 6 cylinder, ready for paint and a 1972 30,000 miles Ford Courier like new inside. One owner has been sitting for 5 years.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
I’m guessing this is a CJ-3A. Unclear if there’s value here or not.
“Willy’s Army Jeep
Not sure what year it is i think 1958 I got it from a friend who was clearing out his farm it has no motor but has a transmission gas tank is there someone with the right garage could have a jeep.
$450 no title
Please call”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $500.
“for parts only no titles– bodies are in rough shape ,m38a1 has original 4 cyl, no trans & no transfer case no broken frame and axles are in place
cj2a doesn’t have many parts – has frame- rear diff– seat frames- parts to front diff -no Eng or trans 600.00 for both . good for someone doing a restore– bring your trailer –will forklift them on”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/4284941450.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/22/2013) It even comes with a winch.
“cj2a mini jeep replica. 12 hp kohler, electric start, hydrostatic drive. tube frame, head-tail-driving lites, electric wench, all work. runs good. would make a great off-road club advertisement piece, or paint olive drab & use for veterans club parade vehicle. $2650.00 obo. two3142nine1197. no calls between 9pm & 9am.”
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/for/4205506476.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5400
(11/27/2013) Sounds like seller must sell.
“1949 Willys CJ3a. $5500 obo. Boxed in frame. Replaced floor. Modified gas tank. Buick 231 v6 motor, t-10 transmission. Original transfer case. Dana 44 w/positraction rear end. I also have the original back seat. The only reason I’m selling this is to prevent the house from going back to the bank. If interested please email and I can call ya if the interested individual wants, or respond, of coarse. I seem to be lacking my own phone right now.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500
(08/21/2013) This has a variety of mods.
“1953 Jeep Willy’s CJ3A
Chevy 153 4 cyl motor
clifford performance water heated ram flow intake manifold
Weber Dual carb
SM420 transmission
Dana 20 transfercase
Dual gas tank
Reverse shackle kit
Too much to list
Offroad use only (green sticker)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(12/29/2013) It’s a project.
“THE STEEL TOP AND TOW BAR DO NOT GO !
I have a CJ-3b that my son started restoring. It is all there except the fuel tank was bad. The wires are all in the buckets and chassis was running and driving when the body was taken off about a year ago. The tub had some rust so we got another one that is mostly rust free. This is a great one to restore I just have too many projects.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/14/2013) Does not include drive train.
“1948 Willys Flat Fender Jeep
Little to no rust through, but does have some surface rust. The jeep is virtually complete minus the running gear and 95% stock original.
Great basis for a restoration or build up project.
$1000 as is,
$1800 with complete operational running drive train.
includes:
Buick 231 V6, T90 3 speed, D18 transfer case and a warn overdrive, all fully assembled and ready to install.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/4285456711.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
Joe forwarded this great deal. It includes a Winch, Overdrive, rare spoked rims, and a running, driving jeep! Phone number is in the ad.
“1947 Willys Jeep
4 cylinder with Warn Overdrive and an 8,000 lb wench mounted
Runs excellent
It is rough and tough, well-built.
Could be used or a good tough hunting vehicle
Serious inquiries only – Title in hand”
How about this cool DJ-5 custom grille. The photographer who posted these pics (and others) was also the builder.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38837621@N05/3741027990/in/photostream/
If I’d only known . . . Apparently Ceclia Gomez operates a popcorn and cotton candy stand out of a pink DJ-5 near Sunset Park in Brooklyn (near 5th Avenue and 50th Street). My wife says that is a must stop on our next trip to New York!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/xxxyxyz/5574560368/sizes/z/in/photostream/:
http://www.grubstreet.com/2009/11/the_aww-inspiring_cotton_candy.html:
From this link: http://blipadee.blogspot.com/2009/05/court-fair-continued.html:
Colin dropped by the 2014 Barrett Jackson auction and filed the following report.
“Went to Barrett-Jackson today with fellow Jeepster and DJ3A owner Jim Sullivan and saw several Willys vehicles that I thought would be of interest. I have attached several photos with a short explanation of each.
1961 FC 150 done in Coca Cola style, might have been on eWillys a week or so ago? (ed note — this FC-Coca Cola is similar, but not the same.)
A rat rod Willys wagon about a 1950-52 model (here are more pics):
A nice 50-51 Willys truck
John recently posted some detail photos of jeeps froma visit to a Wings and Wheels Fly-In at Poplar Grove, Illinois in 2008. It is mostly Jeep detail photos for restoration reference. He hopes the photos will benefit some folks.
Marc spotted this interesting photo. A British Armoured Division is shown waiting for additional signals near Pyingyaing (near Kalewa, Burma).
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