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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: **SOLD** Was $1800.
“1947 willys jeep
6 point roll cage
brand new chevy 305 motor th-350 tranny
runs great, needs full exhaust
fiberglass hood, tilt steering, tilt windshield
call for questions, needs final assembly for gages and some other electrical. NO soft top…
open to trade for things that go bang or for a quad
no trades for other vehicles or junk.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000
(09/10/2012) Apparently this has a few bugs.
“Restored with 800 miles, 37,000 prior to that. Ebay buy that had a buggered up engine mount and “details” that need attention , being done by someone who knows right from wrong.
15 inch wheels, 12 volt, roll bar, soft top”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/3310961162.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $500.
(10/18/2012) Well, if that isn’t a confusing body. I *think* that is a repro CJ body (with the M-38-like tool indents on the passenger side) with a tail gate that someone has added a glove box. Of course, it could be a MB body to which someone cutout the tailgate and added tool indents?
“For Sale is a 1946 Willys CJ2A, was a restore project but do not have the time to start it and have to clear out the drive way. Complete rolling chasis Jeep was originally restored in 1980’s made to look like an MB.Complete drive train with original 4cyl “GoDevil” L134. Engine needs to be rebuilt. Not running. Asking $750.00 cash no checks or credit.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/3312396901.html
No pics provided.
“53 CJ3B JEEP FRAME HAS NEW SHACKLES NEW FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS ALSO A NEW BATTERY TRAY I HAVE TITLE CALL 786-339-6292”
UPDATE: Was $7500. **SOLD**
(01/08/2012) At least the seller acknowledges it isn’t all original.
“This is rare, most left the USA never to return.
It runs, shifts and stops, I have driven it in parades the last few years. It has been covert-ed to 12 volts and has a few other minor mods but for the most part it is stock and un-restored.
Body and frame numbers are gpw and match, engine is also gpw #’s, ID tag date is January 1944, original and unmodified body (except windshield) with very little rust. also have Pentagon manufacturing hardtop that goes with it. The trans, transfer-case and axles look original for the year.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(06/14/2012) I wonder if that is some padding at the driver and passenger entrances? This has seen some patches, too. Are those Wagon seats or the CJ-5 2/3 1/3 bench seat?
“Cool piece of history
runs really well
too many new parts to list.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
“Complete, all original. Valid title, currently registered through Aug 2013. California street legal. Hurricane 226 six cylinder flat head starts, runs, drives well. All meters (except speedometer), heater, lights work well. New battery, tires, muffler. Rust free, clean, straight body. Some surface rust only on the floorboards but strong and solid. Many additional pictures available upon request. Located in Northern CA, can deliver if arranged before sale. Email David with questions, to arrange to view, or to make offer.”
http://www.jeeptruck.com/mjs/sale/adm298/adm298.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/18/2012) I might be mistaken, but it looks like this was painted with the hood closed. There appear to be lines down both fenders.
“Red, Manual, 4 Cylinder, 65,000 original miles. If interested call (270) 465-1972.”
http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/3312867934.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2300
(09/19/2012) The seller lists the mileage at 506,290.
“1953 Willys CJ-3B High Hood, Overhead Valve ‘Hurricane’ Engine,
F Head. Famous for reliability and very easy to work on.
3 Speed Manual, High – Low 4×4
I do not own the pink slip to this vehicle,
It was given to my father by a local. It can probably be tracked down, but it might not be worth it. May be cheaper to re-enter into the DMV system
EMAIL me your phone number and offer IN CASH ONLY
THATS THE ONLY WAY I WILL RESPOND SERIOUSLY TO YOUR EMAIL.
I won’t call you unless I say so in my RESPONSE EMAIL
Rare car, needs to go to a Jeep person.
The odometer looks stock
506,290 MILES”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $1750
(09/02/2012) !958 jeep fc150, very rare. 4 wheel drive, hi low, forward control.
-Runs great
-Starts right up.
-complete
-comes with snow plow setup and plow
-1 1/2 spare motors, 2 extra carbs, Many extra parts (to much to list)
-Has new rings, and new head gasket.
-Needs brakes and wiring work
-gas tank needs cleaned, doesnt leak just needs to be cleaned, using a 6 1/2 gallon external tank right now.
NOT a beauty queen, will not be participating in any pageants any time soon.
-The pics show its flaws.
-Have ran out of time and recources to continue with cleaning the ole girl up.
-$2100 or trades. interested in a military jeep, Quad of equal value or quad + cash deal. newer crossbow, barnett, ten point. let me know whatcha got? please serious inquires only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000
(08/24/2012) Looks nice.
“1942 GPW Ford Jeep.Original data plates and hood number. Restored a few years ago. Thus jeep was used in several movies filmed in Petaluma , Ca. It has a rebuilt carb., rebuilt transmission (I was told this when I purchased it), new tires on 5 original split rim combat wheels, new paint and a new canvas top.It has a Willys motor (which was in it when I got it) and a 12 volt system. It was restored with all the original parts., i.r everything was taken off, sandblasted, cleaned and repaired (as needed) and put back on. The front seat cushions are not new- there were on it when I got it. It had a new wiring system an all lights and horn work perfectly.The beauty of this jeep is the original data plates – often missing and the original hood number – often sandblasted off or painted over.”
I got busy on other projects last night, so just a few posts today.
Craig has a chance last month to make a trip into the mountains of Colorado. He thought everyone would enjoy these pics, which are beautiful!
“Here’s some pictures of our trip to Black Bear road on 9/21/12 . The Jeep shown is a 1978 Wagoneer converted into a tour jeep. It has been in service since 1978. I’m going to try to put together something on my site maybe. It’s not FC related but has to do with the history of my tour jeep. I might have some time this week before we leave for our vacation. Some factoids; Wild Bill has been down Black Bear more than any other person living or dead, upwards of 2000 times. He’s been driving for the company for about 34 years and drove for others and personally drove the area 10 years before. We were there at the height of the Fall colors out there! IT WAS AWESOME!!!!! I put some descriptions on the titles of the pictures. The switchbacks are below the steps of Black Bear and both are past the summit. Once you pass the summit Black Bear turns into a one way trail as passing is obviously impossible to do on the trail from that point on.”
Here is the Tour Jeep:
Below is a view of Telluride, Colorado
Black Bear’s swtichbacks:
Wild Bill
Black Bear Pass at 12,840 Feet
Another View of Black Bear’s Switchbacks
This is a 900 foot drop. Tread carefully!
Steps of Black Bear
Patrick forwarded this website. According to the website, Jesse Smith is a big Landcruiser fan. He is such a big fan, that he builds Landcruisers (and over vehicles) out of paper. Below are two non-Landcruiser models he makes that you all ought to recognize. He sells the models for $7.00.
Roberto’s friend Mr. Paco, has run into some bureaucracy trying title his Jeep. I will let Roberto explain the details.
Let me introduce you the Willys CJ2A jeep owns by my friend mr. Paco, who lives at Valladolid, Spain. The jeep was found years ago at a farm (barn find!!!) and have belonged to an aristocratic dame, if I´m not wrong.
As you could see in the pics, it has a very curious extended body conversion with short hard-top and that´s the reason to ask your help. We would like to know if this kind of conversion could be done at the States as an extra ordered by the customer, or the institution which imported to Spain. Paco wants to get a tittle for his jeep as an historic vehicle and it seems that here, he needs to claim that this kind conversion was made at the factory. I mean, that this characteristic is “historical”. If not, he should modify again it to be a standard CJ2A jeep…Absurd, and illogical, as the guy who has pointed him this doesn´t care about the possibility of a local conversion made at Spain…isn´t would be this “historical” too? Burocracy, absurd and illogical burocracy…
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Roberto67/Willys%20CJ2A%20jeep%20Paco/?albumview=slideshow
I responded to Roberto writing that while I knew a small outfit in California created CJ-2Ls by expanding the middle of some CJ-2As, I was not aware of any aftermarket group nor any Willys option to have the bodies extended in the rear (despite plenty of examples of jeeps that have been extended in the rear). Does anyone else know anything different?
Here are some examples of jeeps extended at the back.
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/04/28/1950-cj-3a-heber-city-ut-3500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/04/06/1953-m-38a1-hamilton-mt-5500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/01/16/year-flattie-phoenix-az-3750/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/01/05/1946-mbgpw-murphys-ca-2500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/10/22/1945-gpw-ceres-ca-2850/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/04/27/1947-cj-2a-with-extended-rear-ramona-ca-ebay/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/04/05/1946-cj-2a-phoenix-az-3150/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/01/29/1963-dj-picture-rocks-az-2000/
http://www.ewillys.com/2010/11/26/army-depot-dj-3a-alexander-city-al-ebay/
I ran across these images of ‘swedeherbie’s’ 1941 Ford GP project. He has posted over one hundred pictures.
View all the images at Photobucket
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was at auction.
Thanks go to Steve for spotting this jeep on municibid.com. Plenty of details provided, though the pics aren’t the greatest.
“The Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company is selling a 1975 Jeep CJ-5 previously utilized as a brush fire unit. This vehicle is owned by the original owner and it was delivered on June 7, 1975. The configuration into a brush fire unit was completed by the Brush Buggie Corporation prior to delivery. Configurations included the integrated roll cage, water tank, extended front bumper with fire pump, and emergency warning lights and sirens. The vehicle was refurbished in May of 1993 by Fire Company members.
Specifications:
1975 Jeep CJ-5
258 Cubic-inch 4.2 Liter Straight 6
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Manufacturer Date of Jeep: February 1975
BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A Tires
Size: LT235/75/R15
Tread Depth:
Driver’s Side Front: 18/32”
Passenger’s Side Front: 18/32”
Driver’s Side Rear: 18/32”
Passenger’s Side Rear: 18/32”
GVW: 5,500 lbs
250 GPM Gorman-Rupp Exhaust Powered Centrifugal Pump powered by a 9 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 4 cycle motor (Rebuilt during May 1993 Refurbishment)
110 Gallon UPF Poly Tank (Added during May 1993 Refurbishment)
Hannay Electric Hose Reel with 100 feet of Garden Hose
Mileage: 13,625 (As of 9/23/2012)
Inspection Expiration: April 2012
Front Axle Rebuilt: May 1993
Ball Joints and U-Joints Replaced: May 1993
Shocks Replaced: May 1993
Steering Dampener Replaced: May 1993
Re-sprung Leaf Springs: May 1993
Radiator Replaced: November 20, 2008
Fuel Pump and Filter Replaced: March 14, 2009
Equipment Included:
– Federal AeroDynic Lightbar
– Federal 100 Watt Dynamaxx Siren Speaker
– (2) Brush Rakes
– (1) Spade Head Shovel
– (1) Pulaski Tool
The water tank has a 1-1/2” inlet for filling the tank. Pump provides water to hose reel as well as 6 foot garden hose stored under the passenger’s seat. Vehicle is capable of “pump and roll”.
Damage includes a tear on the driver’s seat upright portion, a small tear in the passenger’s side seat upright portion, a dent on the passenger’s side front fender, and dent on passenger’s side jamb.”
The folks at Billy Bob and Company documented a carnival ride discovered at a local garage sale. I wish I found garage sales that good!
This link shows a photo of a little girl riding what appears to be the same ride.
Buz spotted this pedal car at genuinehotrod.com.
“Hit the trails! This pedal car captures the look of that classic flat-fendered trail runner preferred by all-terrain kids. It’s constructed of durable stamped steel, with smooth-turning pedals and steering, and steel wheels wrapped in soft, knobbed tires. Measures 33 1/2” L x 16” W x 15” H, perfect for kids 3-6 years old.”
http://www.genuinehotrod.com/itemgroup/four-by-four-pedal-car
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This looks like a good price.
“This is a 1953 cj3b. Its has a rebuilt 134f head , the original motor. Its has the t18 3 speed tranny and the duel stick transfer case. has warn hubs, an 8000 puond warn winch, the tires are bfg mud terrians with about 80% on them. This is a great jeep to go hunting,a project, or just to cruise around.It runs great”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Another nice CJ-3B.
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ3B,Buick V-6 w/RV Cam,4 Barrel on Alum. Intake,Headers,HEI Dist.Rebuilt T-90 w Warn Overdrive,27 front,44 rear,4 Wheel locking Hubs,10″ Brakes,Wagoneer springs,Saginaw Steering,tilt GM column,Heater/Defroster,BMW front seats,stock type rear seat,locking boxes in back,Air Compressor and rear bumper tank.Swingout spare tire mount,1 year old paint,soft top &surry top.Elect. Wipers,Like new Tires(all 5).Rare jeep,1st year of the High Hoods.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
There’s still value here, despite the lunatic who modified the back.
“One of the very first of the civilian Jeeps produced after the end of World War II. The column shift was Willys attempt to break away from the military era and appeal as a everyday driver. This does run and everything mechanically functions. All stock with original running gear. L-head 134 engine, t-90 trans, and model 18 transfer case. This was however the victim of a lunatic that started to fix a little rust in the tub and ended up cutting the rear of the tub up. I have another tub to go with it. Front sheet metal is in good condition and the 2A flip-out windshield frame is in very good shape. This is a great project that is worth restoring.”
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(07/03/2012) This looks like a good restoration candidate.
“WILLYS 1952 M-38 JEEP
The jeep has a strong engine, needs carb rebuild
Has Ramsey PTO winch on the front
The electrical has been changed to 12 volt
Very solid body, frame, floorboards, floor support channels
No rust! just on surface!
This Jeep is for restoration, I would like to see this go to someone that would put it back to original M-38 specs. My intention was just that when I purchased it but do not have the time now.
Please ask any questions before bidding on it, I will be happy to answer the best I can. If you are interested I would suggest come and see the M-38 in person. I will be happy to show you the Jeep. It is located in Northern California area.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Was $3000. **Status Unknown**
This looks solid. It is at four different colors: blue, black, red, and green.
“For Sale 1949 willys jeep… 1959 volvo motor runs great. Body good condition. Street legal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
It’s got matching numbers, but needs work. No title.
“At this point I’m not finding the time to restore GPW 266079 DOD 4-21-45. I’m in Woodland Hills. It’s matching number engine frame and dataplate. Has 5 combat rims, back seat and a few other goodies. There may be an item or two I haven’t taken pictures of a few things such as gastank, spare gas can holder and other parts that go with the GPW. Has a T-90 installed and you can see in the one picture of the skid plate that they dropped the tranny down rather completely cutting up the cowl. I have a complete GPW T-84 tranny and transfer case that goes with sale. There is no title as it came off a ranch in Colorado, so only bill of sale.”
