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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 $100
This appears in good condition. I’d consider getting it, but my front clip is stretched.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
“THESE ARE IN VERY GOOD SHAPE WITH NO CRACKS WILLING TO SELL ONE AT A TIME OR THE PAIR FOR BETTER DEAL.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2000
Looks like a parts jeep.
“I have 48 CJ-2A for sale. Original motor, and drivetrain. The body was swapped for a military body at some point, a box was also welded to the rear for more room. This is a huge project, I always wanted to do it but have moved and need to sell. The VIN plate has long been lost so a bonded title would need to be obtained once the vehicle was brought back to running.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600
(09/15/2013) Here’s a trailer that should interest someone.
“1942 Willys MBT 1/4 ton military trailer. Trailer needs restoration but has original tags, a unique rebuild plate, and is a pretty straight restorable project. More pictures are available Asking $1600”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(09/15/2013) Engine doesn’t run and has other updates.
“1958 willys panel jeep 4×4 project. Does not run. 350 chevy 700r4 auto and I think a 208 transfer case. Dana 44 axles front and rear out of a scout 2. Rancho lift kit. Tinted windows. I have the original bumpers. Has title.
The bad:
The engine has not run in 2 years. Starter died and has a fuel leak between carb and the mechanical fuel pump. It hasn’t been driven in 9 years due to the ring and pinion in the rear axle breaking
there’s no front drive line and the front and rear axle having mismatched gears and there is a leak in the brake system somewhere.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
(09/26/2013) This apears to be in good shape.
“1946 Willys Jeep cj-2a. Nice Jeep just sitting in my garage collecting dust. Painted Chevrolet medium green about 10 years ago. Seats out of a Toyota celica custom fitted at the same time. Roll bar purchased then too. Custom bumpers, after market gauges in the dash, Buick v-6 rebuilt 10 years ago also. New leaf springs, nice wheels and good tires. Twin fuel tanks. Runs well. New master cylinder was installed a couple of years ago and never got fully bled. $6000.00 or possible trade. boats, bikes, hotrods, trucks??? what do you have?”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
(09/07/2013) This great looking 2A is almost early enough to be a VEC.
“Selling a 1946 Willys CJ2A (serial # 34587)-
This is an all original, numbers matching jeep. It was a barn find, purchased by my father in 2005, from Eastern Washington. He has completed a full frame-off restoration on this project. It is his third completed project (has restored a CJ3B & M38A1 as well) and he is looking to sell in order to free up space for another build. Jeep’s restoration was completed over 4 years. All receipts were keep and total over 9k. Included in the sale is a photo album of original owner with jeep’s history, and photos of the restoration process.
Full frame-off restoration:
6-volt converted to 12-volt system (original 6-volt parts included).
Original L-Head 4cyl, complete overhaul (block resurfaced, valves, pistons, timing chain, etc) w/ papers.
Column shift 3 speed, with Warn Overdrive (tranny & clutch were rebuilt, w/ papers).
Overhauled carburetor, new vacuum hoses w/ papers.
New fuel tank, sending unit, w/ papers.
New speedo (original included), fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, w/ papers.
Rebuilt distributor, w/ papers.
Radiator – boiled and sealed, new hoses, w/ papers.
New electrical connectors, flasher, switch, wires, and horn.
New brake lines, master cylinder, brake cable, and wheel cylinders.
New battery.
Starter re-manufactured w/ papers.
New exhaust & muffler.
New shocks and shackles.
Rebuilt fuel pump & new belt, w/ papers.
Rebuild kit for steering bell crank, new connecting & tie rods.
New best-top, customized to “fit”.
Reupholstered seats.
New paint (body, wheels, head, & frame). Up until serial number 38221, the CJ-2A only came in two colors–Pasture Green and Harvest Tan. Painted to match Pasture Green….
I am probably missing some details of this restoration. Please email me with any questions and I’ll be happy to try an answer or will direct you to my father for further information.
This CJ2A needs nothing, is complete, and was restored to be an accurate representation of the era. All parts that were “up-graded” were done to improve reliability and drive-ability of this project. All original parts will be included with the sale. Jeep has 66k original miles, 1,100 since restoration. Has original number plates & badges. Also comes with original tool kit & manual”
UPDATE: **SOLD*** Was listed at $7500.
(06/17/2013) This looks pretty solid. The seller has sold several flat fender jeeps.
“All original and complete including drive train and flat head motor, new military paint and new seats. runs and drives good, clean paper work.”
I’m taking the weekend off and won’t be answering emails until Sunday night. Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Roger Martin forwarded these photos of his father (James “PeeWee” Martin) and others. He wrote, “I thought you and others would enjoy seeing pictures of the WWII Veterens, who gathered at Taccoa, GA this past weekend for the 71st anniversary of their training at Currahee Mountain. These were the first and “original” G Company 506 101st Airborne Division Paratroopers who parachuted behind enemy lines at Normandy the night before D-Day. Currahee Military Weekend has become an annual, three-day event in Stephens County. There are book signings, interviews, military reenactors, a parade, and tours of the Historical Society Museum and Military Museum. The pictures I have sent include Paul Grice’s (Waynesville, OH), 1942 GPW Ford Jeep which he loaned me, and I hauled 500 miles to the event.”
Col. Tom Kennedy (age 92), Ira Morehart (age 90), and James “PeeWee” Martin (age 92) are pictured:
My dad, “PeeWee” Martin is in front of the Currahee Monument:
Reenactors with “PeeWee” Martin:
Me and my dad, “PeeWee” Martin:
Camp Taccoa at Currahee Mountain at the entrance to the original camp at the foot of Currahee Mountain where the paratroopers trained daily by running the 3 miles to the top. The mountain is 800 feet above the valley below. “PeeWee” Martin was there from the first of August until the first of December, 1942 as part of his paratrooper training.:
In Long Island City there’s a warehouse that’s become a canvas for graffiti artists (by permit only). Apparently, the warehouse is going to be taken down, so Yahoo featured some of its art. One of the scenes depicts what appears to be a FJ-6 Ice Cream jeep.
You can see the yahoo article here: http://news.yahoo.com/photos/graffiti-mecca-in-long-island-city-queens-ny-is-threatened-1381434599-slideshow/
Here’s a link to a Flickr photostream with other photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nelsonminar/6289798567/in/photostream/
Here’s a postcard that includes a wagon in front of the Recreation Building in Wausaukee, WI.
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This appears solid.
“Restored: Body, Engine, Front and Rear End, Transfer Case and Transmission. Worn gears and bearings replaced.
Engine: New rings, bearings, valves and valve guides. New wiring harness with 12 Volt system.
$6500 obo
Tom 507-635-5485 Please leave message if no answer. I will return call.”
http://rmn.craigslist.org/cto/4123717397.html
Here’s a good looking militarized CJ-2A.
“have a 1947 Willys CJ3A Military Jeep for sale. This is a older restored ground up. New M38 steel Body. No Rust Anywhere On Ithis jeep.Motor rebuilt,Trans and Transfer Case.To much to list. Have extra parts manuals and paperwork. This jeep starts and run excellent. Everything is in working order. Asking $13500.00 Or BEST OFFER For more info Call Bill At (847) 903-4515 This is a nice jeep.”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/4122483850.html
Mark just listed this over at warjeeps.com.
“Runs great – recently on the road at 55 MPH. Newer canvas top. Five combat wheels. Seats in great shape. A parade vehicle for years – generates lots of smiles! Tow bar and Jerry can included. Amateur restoration – body has some fiberglass repair in floor. Gas gauge not currently working. Turn signals have been added. Located in the Pacific Northwest, 1 hour north of Seattle. Will show by appointment.”
http://www.warjeeps.com/jss/sale/adj119/adj119.html
Lots of parts.
“$2500 obo on whole lot
$2000 obo on black Jeep – has doors and fenders
$800 obo on black Jeep hardtop and doors
$750 obo on brown Jeep – comes with tires and some other Jeep parts inside
$400 for chassis with motor
will consider trades
pics on
http://s907.photobucket.com/user/txcars4sale/library/#/user/txcars4sale/library/Jeeps?sort=3&page=0&_suid=1366965109612037130358424421344”
http://abilene.craigslist.org/cto/4122579628.html
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $750.
This is a restored model jeep of some type. I just looked to see if I have plans for this one, but I didn’t find any.
“Hello, I am selling a very unique pedal jeep. It was built in the late 50’s by a craftsman/machinist, partly from scratch and partly using other pedal car parts, which makes it almost like folk art. Has steel and wood body parts, All wood parts are new (but follow original pattern) and has new wheels w/ball bearings. It has a suspension which is unusual for a pedal car, chain drive, and steering via steering gear box which is also rare and unusual. I have not found one like it ANYWHERE, it has been restored in an army jeep theme. Come check it out in person! Would be a really great addition for a collector looking for rare pedal cars, this is more rare than a Garton.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $225.
I’ve seen photos of the Hamilton Surrey Pedal Jeep (mid page ad here) on the CJ-3B Page, but I hadn’t previously seen a Garton version (see info about Garton here).
“FOR SALE: 1970 PINK JEEP PEDAL CAR. I DON’T KNOW IF THIS WAS A BARBIE JEEP OR NOT. ALL METAL, MISSING ONE PEDAL. HAS FRINGED SURRY TOP, AND WINDSHIELD. CAN’T FIND A MANUFACTURERS NAME ON IT, ALSO CAN’T FIND ANY INFO ON IT ON THE WEB.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
This has been repainted.
“Rare vintage toy pedal Willys Jeep. Kids outgrew and it needs to go. Good collectors item. Thanks for looking.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100.
Another repainted body.
“HAMILTON JEEP PEDAL CAR REALLY SOLID BODY IF INTERESTED CALL”
This doesn’t run and my have a seized engine.
“1952 Willys 1/4 ton M38A1 Military Jeep. Old restoration and has sat for twelve plus years.
Does not run engine may have seized engine. The Jeep has all the extras jerry can, shovel,
canvas top, and sides, etc. VIN is MC362. 38480 miles on the clock.
Price: $15,000 negotiable”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/4123745651.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600
Unclear what value is here.
“1948 Willowsy , perfect for ranch, as is no title for $600.00”
I got a chance to scan “The Universal Jeep”, a thirty-two page booklet published by Willys Overland. It was published by Willys-Overland to educate consumers (and dealers?) about the differences between the ‘war’ jeep and the CJ-2A. One of the sections provides some interesting details about the testing done with the CJ-2s. I’ve included that section below.
Here’s an interesting photo showing an early water fording test from the Baltimore Sun archives.
“JEEP GETS WATER TEST: LT JOHN CULLAR, OF OAKLAND, CALIF, TESTS A JEEP FOR ITS AMPHIBIOUS POSSIBILITIES EXPOSED PARTS SUCH AS THE MANIFOLD, THE CARBURATOR, INTAKE AND OIL BREATHER PIPE ARE SEALED AND EXTENDED UPWARD; THUS PREVENTING THE DANGEROUS POSSIBILITY OF SALT WATER SEEPING. LT CULLAR IS A MEMBER OF THE VETERAN AMERICAL DIVISION.”
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