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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 listed at $4800.
(06/10/2012) The paint job isn’t all that nice (especially the engine compartment) and I suspect that isn’t the original bumper, but otherwise this looks pretty stock.
“all original, flat head, 4 cylinder, 3 speed, runs good.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/15/2012) This looks solid. It includes a Warn OD.
“fresh rebuilt engine( original engine)
rebuilt transmission
warn overdrive
two inch rancho lift
new battery
new front brakes, have new pads for the rear just need to be installed
has a 29 tooth transfer case gear
Call Gary 707-391-6337 I dont check email very often so calling is the best way to contact me”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3296188465.html
3Taps has pulled off the gloves. The company that produced one of the best national search mechanisms based on Craigslist data has filed a counter suit against Craigslist claiming the company’s behavior is anticompetitive. I can’t help but think that 3Taps has been angling for a fight with Craigslist since its inception. It have to know Craigslist would go after them, as it has been sending Cease and Desist letters to other sites for years. This results of this suit could resonate throughout secondary marketplace communities. For example, there were websites that combine eBay listings with other auction listings, providing a one stop auction site. eBay used Craiglist’s tactic of C/D letters to shut them down. So, the decision may define the meaning of ‘public information’ and may also decide if/when/where classified ads/auction ads constitute copyrightable material.
The CEO of 3Taps Greg Kidd says,
While we respect what craigslist has accomplished in the past in attaining dominance over online classified advertising, we object to them using that market power illegally to stifle innovation and hurt consumers. As craigslist spends heavily to bully and intimidate companies that challenge them, consumers are deprived of better ways to find and execute real-time exchange transactions.
Below are images from Sunday’s event at Bob Christy’s house. Looks like there was a good variety of jeeps there!
– Bob posted lots of photos at his Facebook page and on Flickr as well
– Sebastian also posted some pictures at the Flatfender Club of Butler’s website
– Dennis posted some photos at the CJ-2A page
Here are a few of Bob’s pictures. This photo below is of the unusual Jeepster.
Here are a few of Sebastian’s photos. Both Bob and Sebastian took a variety of photos of this chassis, but I can’t tell if there is something special done to this or not. In fact, you can see Bob with camera in hand.
Here is a link to the earlier post and comments posted before the event.
Credit Colin and Glenn for uncovering this information.
A rare 1945 Christmas Al-Toy that was on eBay recently
Mr. Stub Cole, at the right, and Harold Bell, Sales Manager for Willys, at the left, seated at a table with an unnamed WGN radio announcer. On the table is an Al-Toy Jeep and on the bookcase behind Mr. Bell is another Al-Toy Jeep and a smaller model of a Jeep towing a trailer.
“About one year ago, Glenn Byron and I became involved in correspondence with Mr. and Mrs. David (Sue) Cole, part time residents here in Arizona and Michigan. The conversations revolved around the story that David Cole’s father, “Stub” Cole had gone to work at Willys in the latter part of 1945 for the purpose of getting the farm implement accessories and documentation then being supplied for Jeeps out to the dealer network. He left his
family in Michigan and lived in a couple of hotels in Toledo during the time he worked at Willys.
During this time, he took home a tan Al-Toy Jeep for David’s brother and at Christmas 1945, he brought two more Al-Toy Jeeps home. One was tan, like the first one, but the third Jeep, which he gave to his wife, was done differently than the others. It was silver, with a red interior and the underside was painted green. The wheels were cream colored and it had a spare tire mounted on the right rear fender. The Cole family always called this the Christmas Jeep due to its Christmas colors. As close as the family can remember, Stub left Willys in about April or May of 1946 and returned to Michigan.
Fast forward to 2011. David and Sue are trying to plot some of their family history and realized that David still had his original Al-Toy Jeep from 1945. They contacted the remaining family and learned that David’s brother’s tan Jeep and the “Christmas Jeep” were still in the family. With that, Sue began searching the internet for anything on Al-Toys and came up with Glenn’s name. She contacted him and he replied, copying me on the correspondence. Photos of the three Jeeps were sent to both of us and we realized the “Christmas Jeep” was indeed special and we made arrangements to meet with the Cole’s at their winter home in Cottonwood, AZ. Glenn and his family were on a vacation out west, to coincide with the FC Roundup here in Phoenix and we also got to meet Dave and Ann at the FC Roundup as well. We arranged to meet the Coles in Cottonwood on March 25th and look at the Al-Toys and share their findings on Willys history where their father was involved.
The photos below show the 1945 Christmas Al-Toy Jeep and a tan one in their original condition in March, 2012. We talked about the condition of all three Jeeps and possible things to do with them. The two tan Jeeps had been played with and had some pencil markings left over from nearly 70 years ago and there were a couple of items that they would like to have repaired, but wanted to leave the Jeeps as close to their original condition as possible.
Roberto has created some CJ-3A T-shirts. I’m going to purchase one. If you are interested in getting one, then lets work out a way of splitting the shipping. Just add a comment if you are interested in getting one.
http://www.robertoflores.com/trabajos.php?cat=2&id=156#item156
UPDATE: Here’s an updated picture of the final deck in case anyone was interested. You can view more about the project here: http://www.deilers.com/deck/
However, I do have a couple quick updates on what we’ve been doing. Much of our time has been consumed by a deck rebuild for my parents (it turns out Ann is great with power tools!). Below are a couple shots. The first photo shows how bad it looked after we pulled up the decking. The second shows the deck partially done. There was quite a bit of rot in those joists.
There are several of these pinball games on eBay. These have several different vehicles, include a jeep in the lower left side.
“Vintage “Marx” Bazooka Pinball Game “Bagatelle” From Very late 40’s to early 1950’s
The backboard of the game is tin with World War 2 military graphics of jeeps, tanks and Anti-aircraft guns.
Made in United States of America Marx Toys logo.
It measures about 12 1/2″ long, 6 3/8″ wide and ¾” deep.
It is in excellent condition. Has some wear to the plastic. There are no cracks, but some age crazing lower left, has both it’s legs.
Upper left hand top has some glue left from tape. Other wise in great condition!”
View all the information on eBay
I searched for single issues of the Nov 1992 magazine on eBay, but didn’t have any luck.
View all the information on eBay
This might be an interesting book.
“Jeep Accessories Special Parts and Major Assemblies for All Models” This is a reprint of the book that originally was used in a Jeep dealer’s parts department so that customers could order accessories. You will find illustrations and the original part numbers, which are still useful today because most parts vendors still use Jeep’s numbers to keep track of their parts. Use this book to make your search for parts both quicker and easier. The black and white illustrations in the book will help you to identify parts. Covers heaters, defrosters, radios, windshield washer, windshield wiper kit, locking fuel cap, power brakes, spotlight, slack adjuster, mirrors, gasoline filter, mud flaps, canvas tops, CJ-5 hard enclosure, pintle hook, bumper weight, step, bumper guard, governors, draw bar, propeller shaft guard, skid plate, and a few more. The book also includes engines and axles available for purchase from Jeep. You can use this catalog to find out which features on your car are accessories, if those accessories are original, and which accessories you can add. Find out which accessories interchange with other years and models covered in this book. All Jeeps from 1957-1962 are covered, including CJ-3B, CJ-5, CJ-6, DJ-3A, pickup, station wagon, FC 150, and FC 170. The manual measures 8 ½ x 11″, has 22 pages, and is in new condition. Buy now to find out how to make your Jeep into a “loaded” model.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Fuel pump needs replacing, but looks solid.
“1960 Willys CJ3B for sale. This Willys has the Super Hurricane six cylinder rather than the normal four cylinder. I bought it about 1 1/2 years ago as a project but work committments and other hobbies have taken the time. It’s a great straight vehicle really. The fuel pump is out and needs to be replaced. Body is straight and in very good shape as is the frame.
Shouldn’t take much to get this to a good driver condition and would make an excellent restoration candidate.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
This looks nice.
“Want to trade a 49 Willys 4×4 pickup, runs and drives great, trade for 70’s-82 corvette”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
Perfect for the next Road Warrior movie.
“have a 47 willys jeep runs and drives great, four wheel drive works. the body has been modified, looks more like a mud buggy. the engine, trans and running gears are all factory. everything is their as factory other than the body. interested in trading or saleing, if you have an offer throw it out there you never know. i like anything that that has a engine and wheels, any kinda parts that u may have (chevy parts mainly) has no tittle is for off road only, you can file for a savagle tittle but it is 47 jeep with the top speed of about 40 mph not really highway material.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
This appears solid, though the area around the steps might have some rust (hence the primer).
“1947 Willys CJ2A. All orginal. Very good condition. Runs great. Seat in rear is easily removable. Clean Title.”
This has a flathead six. Looks restorable.
“POSTED FOR A FRIEND. IF INTERESTED CALL 707 – 529 – 1197 (EMAILS WILL NOT BE ANSWERED).
Military Jeep made by Ford (not by Willys).
First registered as a civilian vehicle in 1947.
Flathead 6 cylinder (originally a Flathead 4 cylinder).
Converted to 12 volt with alternator.
Vacuum brake booster (power brakes).
Electric fuel pump.
Stainless steel gas tank.
Runs good (Battery not in photos but is included).
Clear title. Currently ‘Plan Non-Op’.
Great ranch / hunting rig.
$2100”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3290403370.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
This might be worth a look if the body really is good. The passenger rear quarterpanel certainly has some dents.
“This is a 1949 CJ2A Jeep. It is a 4 cylinder 3 speed. It runs good, and has a good body. Please call me with any questions you have, or to set up a time to come look at it”
This sounds like is has power and a good drive train ratio for the roads.
“This Jeep is in excellent condition ! The body is an original Arizona body. 350 Chevy motor with Corvette valve covers. Aluminum intake, small cam. 600 Holley carb and headers. 4 speed trans, Warn transfer case with over drive. 4:10 gear ratio front and rear. Aluminum wheels with 33 inch Super Swampers. Hard top is removable with a built in roll cage and a rack in the back for storage. Comes with a light bar you can mount on top with K/C lights and K/C lights mounted on the front bumper. $3800 O.B.O.
Call or text anytime – leave me a message if needed and I will get back with you 989-712-0588 Cody”
http://up.craigslist.org/cto/3289752802.html
Here’s a wagon that appears to have the unusual Willys Overland bumper sculpture. I can’t quite make it out clearly to know for sure.
“Family jeep, has been outfitted with winch system and boom for hunting, minor rust, need minor repairs but runs. Also comes with tire chains for snow.”
http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/3290965265.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This looks good for the price.
“1952 Willys Jeep, M38A-1 military from Korean war era. Needs restoration. New soft top. 3 speed, Hi-low, 2-4WDR.
Moving and need to sell. $2500 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This appears solid, but could use a paint job.
“1953 CJ3B Jeep in great condition. $4000. Serious inquires only.”
Needs a little tinkering and the body has been patched/repaired, but it runs and drives.
“Up for sale is my pride and joy very much hate to sell it but times change. the willys has new brakes and lines exhaust, tires and soft top and have two hard tops to go with it new interstate 6 volt battery and starter,
it drives and stops needs tinkering for the road the carburetor needs cleaning it runs on full choke , i think the body was a older restoration from the 80s and the frame is excellent condition
I’m sure i forgot something so ask away my cell 933-3095”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3289936751.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Well, it’s advertised as a ’48, but clearly isn’t. It could be a ’58 though. Also, it has a CJ-2A windshield.
“I have for sale a 1948 Willys Jeep. This Jeep was rebuilt in 2006 as a two wheel drive, it has a very strong 350 small block V8 mated to a turbo 350 automatic transmission. Both the engine and transmission work great. The interior is fully coated in spray on bed liner and the exterior is finished in the smoothest red paint that i have seen. This Willys is the high hood variant making it somewhat rare. The only flaw is that the fuel gauge does not work, i haven’t attempted to fix it as it has a small tank and i just look inside for the fuel level. This Jeep is a real hot rod, very nice and very fast, it is perfect for a weekend cruise, parades and gets a lot of attention at local car shows. I am asking $6500 for it as i believe the body alone is worth that, however I will consider reasonable offers”
There might be some value here.
“Project, sitting on blazer 4X4 frame, no rust. This willbe a nice tin woody. Call for more details 401-359-3033 ”
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/3290170278.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/02/2012) They broke the mold after creating this one. It includes a capstan winch.
“Willy’s jeep 1942. Has original 4 cyl. engine that purrs and doesn’t smoke. I’ve yet to see anther like this one, it is two seat with a pickup box behind. On the front bumper is an engine driven capstan winch, go online to “willy’s capstan winch kit” and you will see that this item alone sells for $3250.00 plus shipping. Also comes with an aluminum bolt on roof with two aluminum doors and an A-frame rig that bolts to the front bumper for pulling stumps and whatever. If you want to have a jeep that nobody else has, respond to this ad. I’ve had many people look at this jeep and they all agree that it appears to be made this way by the factory. You won’t find another like this one. No scams accepted, cash only.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/3290865946.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
The seller lists this as a M-38A1, but it looks like a CJ-5 to me. Given the bumper, I wonder if this wasn’t a service station jeep at some point. Here’s another example of the same bumper.
“i got a 1950 something willys jeep runs drives no brakes thats why every corner has a dent in it lol needs gas tank running it out of a gallon can now has plow frame im trying to get a plow for it if i find one it goes with it will need a tune up and exhaust work great little plow truck the motor is a Fhead 3 speed trans it is what it is so if your looking for a cheap plow jeep thanks for looking.”
