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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 $2800
(04/23/2013) No motor or tranny.
“here is a good project a raer old jeep van body is solid shows serfes rust no motor or transmition build it the way you want.
Not much original GPW here (maybe only the body).
“As the pictures show, this is a very rough car. I bought it as a piece of history that I planned on playing with off road. It drove when I parked it because the brakes didn’t work. The 4 wheel drive worked fine. It is loud and smoked badly. I have many extra parts for it including an aluminum gas tank and headlight replacements that convert the system to the modern lights while preserving the look, also brake parts. This year was made solely for the military. I have a signed title that hasn’t been transferred by the last 2 owners. If you’re handy, I think, you can get it off road ready. If your rich you could possibly restore it (ha ha). Otherwise, it would be a good parts car.I have a person wanting it Sunday so it will not be available unless he doesn’t show. Email me or call 918 617-5791. I’m in poor cell phone reception area but will return your calls”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/3850703276.html
UPDATE: price dropped to $3500.
(04/27/2013) Lots of parts, but not a ton of value.
“$3500 or
$2500 for black Jeep ($1200 for hardtop)
$1000 for brown Jeep
$600 for chassis Lots of pics at photobucket.”
http://abilene.craigslist.org/cto/3852338862.html
UPDATE: Still Available. It runs.
“I have a Jeep Willy CJ2A for sale, Runs good but needs pull started right now. We have no time to restore it or drive it (to many other toys and hobbies). This has been in the family a long time and comes from South Dakota so there is maybe just a small spot with rust if any. I know for sure it needs new seats and windsheild. We also have a set of after market wheels and tires for it. call anytime for more details. “six four one-485-0026”
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/3850645716.html
<– Day 31 – Mon. June 3rd: Through Russia With Love | Trip Overview | Day 34 – Thurs. June 6th: Carousels and Awards –>
No, the sign isn’t referencing the Beatles; it’s explaining an earlier invasion by Brits playing musical muskets.
On Tuesday June 4th: we drove from Pulaski, New York, to Buffalo, New York.
On Tuesday June 4th we drove from Pulaski, New York, to Buffalo, New York.
Last night I got a “really good deal” on a motel room in Pulaski, New York. Strangely, no one else showed up at the motel. We had the entire place to ourselves. To make it odder, the supposed two-star place was only of one-star quality. The whole place had an odd vibe. We had no desire to stay any longer than need-be, so we departed early in the morning.
Our first stop today was the beach at Oswego, NY, near Fort Ontario. There, we looked out onto the fourth Great Lake of our trip: Lake Ontario. The warm temperatures of the past few days turned to a bone chilling 67 degrees … Brrr. We almost had to put on jackets!
Henry taking a well deserved rest at Lake Ontario.
From there we drove to the State University of New York at Oswego. We met with a reference librarian in the hope she could find more information on Dorothy Rogers, the author of Jeopardy and a Jeep and Highways Across the Horizons. The librarian provided some reference material that led to additional biographical information, but it didn’t prove useful.
After our library trip, our next stop was in Seabreeze, NY, where we found a diner near a park called, not surprisingly, the Parkside Diner. Our food was very good.
Somehow we didn’t get a picture of this place. So, here’s one from Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kewing/7778492628/in/set-72157624608428385
The strange part about our experience was that as we waited for the check, Ann and I started to hear some strange sounds from the booth in back of us. It sounded like a little kids TV show that seemed, intellectually, one step above Teletubbies. The sounds were loud enough that the grating voice would have disturbed us if we were still eating.
Fortunately, moments later our bill arrived. We dropped the money on the table. I stood and turned to see what was making the racket. I discovered a couple behind us had placed a phone on a table so they could watch a television show. They seemed completely unaware (or uncaring) that the obnoxious show might disturb anyone else. Ann exited the restaurant asking, “Really? Who does that? Who plays a TV loud enough to disturb other people in a restaurant??”
Just before we left, I took a picture of the offending couple. If you see these two ‘kids’, beware that they have no awareness for others around them. The red colored phone is propped up against the white container of sugar.
We arrived in Northeast Buffalo soon after our lunch. We napped, then I worked. Wednesday June 5th is my birthday, so there won’t be any updates and we have no plans, other than to rest and find some good food. We’ll be here through Saturday.
Wednesday June 5th: Day off 🙂
On Thursday, we have a variety of plans in North Tonawanda, New York.
<– Day 31 – Mon. June 3rd: Through Russia With Love | Trip Overview | Day 34 – Thurs. June 6th: Carousels and Awards –>
Marc spotted a photo on Flickr of a modified flat fender. After a little searching, I discovered that the jeep is part of a collection of farm tractors at the DD Living History Farm (Unfortunately, the site doesn’t have too many pictures) in Roxbury, CT. It claims to be one of the largest collections east of the Mississippi. Had we known, we might have tried to get there while in Connecticut. Oh well, we’ll save that for next time!
Here’s the Flickr picture
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11465521@N08/2647747926/in/set-72157601445935524
Here are a few more:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11465521@N08/2646915777/in/set-72157601445935524/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11465521@N08/2647748296/in/set-72157601445935524/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11465521@N08/2646916597/in/set-72157601445935524/
Marc spotted this photo at Flickr. Though it’s listed as a MB, the holes in the bumper suggest GPW to me.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11465521@N08/2586458778/in/set-72157601445935524
Jack asked me to post this event. Email: targheejeeps@gmail.com if you have any questions about the Rendezvous.
What: A gathering of pre-1970 Jeeps for a Rendezvous. Any model, CJ’s to Deuce-and-a-halfs, civilian or military, any condition, from “Rusty to Restored”. If it was made by Jeep before 1970, we’d like to see it here! Public is welcome! No admission charge for Jeep owners or spectators!
When: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon
Why: 1. Display your Jeep vehicle, meet other owners, share and preserve the history of Jeep vehicles
2. Optional: drive your Jeep on a self-guided ride in Targhee National Forest to see some of the less visited areas of the Targhee National Forest, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. We suggest either Cave Falls Road to Cave Falls or the Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road to Grassy Lake.
Where: Ashton City Park
How it will be organized: 1. 9:00 a.m. until Noon: Jeeps, from “Rusty to Restored”, will be displayed at the Ashton City Park. The Public is welcome to stop by and enjoy these old Jeeps!
2. Noon until dark: optional, on your own tour of forest roads.
Who: All owners of pre-1970 Jeeps, if it was made by Jeep, bring it! CJ’s to Deuce-and-a-halfs!
About Ashton, Idaho
Ashton is a small town located near the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park. The Bechler Region of YNP, Jedediah Smith and Winegar Hole Wilderness Areas and Grand Teton National Park can be reached from Ashton via Targhee National Forest roads. Ashton services include groceries, lodging, restaurants, gas, tires, auto repair and camping for tents and r.v.’s.
The fine print: there’s no charge to join us for this event and no registration required. We are not an official club, just a group of people who enjoy old Jeeps. Your travel to and from, attendance at and participation in this event is at your own risk and your own expense.
Don’t trespass on private property. Know and obey all laws, rules and regulations. Respect the fragile nature of the forest. Travel on established roads only. We suggest you get a Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest from their website or office.
Ted wanted to share a picture of his plow jeeps. Having back up plow jeeps is a necessity if you get a lot of snow.
He writes, “Anyone who has ever plowed over two and three feet of snow up and down a long dirt driveway with a flat fender can surely appreciate the beauty of 5:38 gears, military weed and ice chains all around and a ton of weight in back of the jeep.They all break every now and again; that’s why I have back ups, but when there going good they are unstoppable!!! The green 2a has made a lot of big dollar rigs look silly (some of the time). Its short list is original 60 horse flatty w/ supersonic head ,T98 four speed ,overdrive w/adapter and rear PTO wrecker option winch, front warn, rear 44 flanged, power steering, bigger brakes, full cage and so on.The overall crawl ratio is 95 to 1 with the 5:38’s and 1st gear in t98.”
Also, here is a list of PTO items Ted has for sale:
Drum Pulley: http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/3847053966.html
Warn Overdrive: http://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/3847174342.html
PTO Shifter: http://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/3847128944.html
Truck Bumper: http://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/3846967085.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“You are bidding on an original press photo from 1968 featuring Sylvia Porter . Photo is 8” x 5” in size.”
UPDATE: Was $15,000. **SOLD**
“1967 jeep cj6 ,225 c.i. ,3.73 gears, 3 spd., all orig. except exterior repaint 5 yrs, cast as amovie extra in film to be released this fall, American Hustle with many hollywood A listers! When i talked to second owner he claims it was delivered to a dealership in belgrade maine the way you see it now except for ext. repaint.The interior and suspension, driveline are Commando! Much smoother ride because the commando has the extra long rear leafs,drives like a car.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
Note the squared gas tank.
“this jeep has original engine and lots of original parts, runs, complete.
Drives and new tires, in very good condition!”
Nice looking MB.
“For Sale by owner:
1943 Willys Overland MB Jeep. Looks like it just drove off the battlefield. Complete WWII historical vehicle with all the canvas and tools, to include tire pump, engine hand crank and shovel with axe. Jeep was frame-off restored in 2004 with mostly new old stock parts. Runs great.
Also included is an extra Willys Go-Devil engine with water pump and oil pan.”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/3846800472.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Glenn spotted this nice looking 3B.
“VINTAGE 1954 Willys Jeep; excellent original condition. 36,000 original miles. A steal at $8,500”
UPDATE: Were $300. **SOLD**
These look in good shape. It’s rare to find them with the Armstrong logo. Those sand tires to the left are pretty vintage, too.
“4 new 10-15 Armstrong Desert Dog tires mounted on 5on5.5 Jeep wheels.Stored for years inside.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9250.
Looks solid.
“Complete body off restoration. Rebuilt engine. Rebuilt transmission. New floorboards. New seats. New tires. Bimini Top Runs beautifully. Have all receipts. Painted with Olive Drab Green with a clearcoat.”
This includes a Warn OD. This was forwarded by Dave Zibrat
“Found this CJ3B up near Linesville, PA……….(At Pymatuning State Park)………See attachments
Frame looks in good shape with extra pieces welded on front and back. Has overdrive with
V6 engine…….Firewall very modified…..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
This may be worth a look.
“Beautiful 1953 CJ3! Frame is off Bestoration, 350 Chevy with overdrive, 4 Wheel Drive Only. 300 Miles since restored.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
There may be value here.
“1962 Willys Jeep, body looks pretty straight, tires flat, motor???? rest ????. Title in hand.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
“For Sale 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep for parts or restoration. This jeep is reasonably whole but was modified with a 6 cylinder engine that is shot. axels, transmission and transfer case all operate and body is fairly solid. It has been parked for over 10 years. Vehicle is sold as is where it is, no refunds or returns. If interested I will gladly supply more photos.”
It looks solid. The motor has been updated.
“51 willys 4×4 , modern jeep 4 cyl motor hooked up to orig. trans and transfer case . new tires ,new battery , new seats , new seat belts , new smitty built console . diamond plate interior . modern wiring with diagram , frame off rebuild in 09-10 , 5000.00 open to cash and trade deals too .”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/3847509207.html
The tub appears straight. There’s some diamond plating lurking inside.
“1947 Willys Jeep- frame off restoration completed in 2001. Electrical converted to 12 volt, new seat, stereo American racing rims. Color is midnight blue. Crate motor (same as original), good tranny. Been in storage last 2 years! Great condition! Moving must sell!”
http://waterloo.craigslist.org/cto/3849887487.html
There are various updates.
“1946 Willys CJ-2A Jeep /Hurricane 134 engine vehicle starts and runs well. The frame and drive train are actually from a CJ3-B a new floor has been installed and the original hat channel supports have been replaced with rectangle steel tubing. The electrical system has been converted to 12 volt. both high and low range 4-wheel drive work smoothly. It has a custom canvas top and a new heavy equipment heater for those cold mornings. A flat tow bar not shown here also is included. The alternator, fuel tank and pump have been recently replaced as well as the front tie rods. My only reason for selling is that I want to buy more toys and I am one of the over stuffed.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3848483486.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
A play jeep. Needs work.
“willys jeep, 4×4, lock out hubs, 4 cyl flat head, 3 speed, n-78 buck shot tires, red neck side by side, brakes need to be fixed, I have a good ky title for the jeep; great for trail riding no wider than a rhino, only about a foot longer”
