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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 .
Here are some inexpensive plans.
“Full size plans/patterns to make an authentic looking Wooden model Willys jeep.
These plans comprise sixteen A4 pages and are drawn full size so can be used as patterns the finished model is 14″ long with 3″ diameter wheels.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(06/06/2012) Lots of mods to this flat tie.
“Fiberglass body
Powered by a 283
Twin stick transfer case
12 gallon fuel cell
Detroit locker rear
7500 obo
Call Rick at 209-380-3696”
http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/3227997083.html
No pics provided and no description.
“call for info 1500 obo 3042673032 phillip”
UPDATE: Was $2200. **SOLD**
This might be a good price. It’s got a fiberglass body.
“Everything major works fine needs a handful of tweaks mostly on steering column linkage, turn signals, and rear driver drum brake (currently leaking fluid)
Is still drivable but issues need to be addressed before it is taken many places and is something that can be relied on.
Motor, transmission, transfer case, differentials, and all other linkages are in fine to great working condition.
Strait six 4.0l, Four speed, 4×4 high and low,
Has fiberglass body (nice not to have to worry about rust issues in alaskan climate, also easy material to work with), Front tow bar, tow hitch on the back, soft top (not top end)
Not sure on miles
Firm on price, this is currently a great deal on a cj6 even considering its problems will make a great rig with little work.
You can easily catch me this weekend thanks for looking have a good day.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(06/03/2012) Plenty of work left on this project.
“Completely rebuilt drive train from motor to rear diff. Just needs to be finished! Call for more details after 6 PM and speak with Jason.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
(11/08/2011) “1948 Willys CJ2A – Original flathead engine, rebuilt 4cyl, new clutch, orignal rebuilt 3sp tranny, new radiator, new gas tank, new water and fuel pump, disc brakes on front, dual resevoir master cylinder, tilt steering, chevy steering box, full cage, body in good condition, needs tires am/fm cd player.
Starts everytime! Very dependable, great hunting machine! Asking $3800.00 but willing to negotiate some. Also consider trade for a decent camp trailer. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was up for auction.
Buz spotted this unusual toy. The auction takes place Saturday and Sunday. I’m not sure which day the jeep will be up for auction.
Here’s a great video of a run at the 2012 Summer Convention held this year in Camas Valley, Oregon. There are a few more videos posted as well.
I purchased this small article about a Jeep Jamboree in 1957. The event was held on South Padre Island in the Gulf of Mexico off Texas. This two page spread has pictures and a bit of info on the action. As soon as I get my scanner working again, I’ll larger versions of this.
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
This is an unusual Jeepster. I wish the pics were larger.
“UP FOR AUCTION IS A VERY NICE ONE OF A KIND 1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A VERY NICE STREET ROD THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS THIS IS IT FROM THE CUSTOM PAINT TO THE CHEVROLET 350 DRIPPING IN CHROME. POWERD BY A NEW 350 MOTOR 350 TRANS MUSTANG TWO FRONT END POWER STEERING. THIS IS A ALL STEEL BODY WITH A REMOVIBLE HARD TOP WITH GLASS CAPPER ON THE BACK”
It’s not stock, but looks like a nice little rig.
” I am moving and need to down size my toys–I did a total frame off rebuild of this Jeep in 2004- Brakes,wheel bearings,all seals front and rear,new brake lines,new wheel bearings..everything was put back just like new-It has a 1985 Chevy 4.3 V6 with a 4 barrel carb- It has LOTS of power- The engine does smoke a little when you first start it up,but after it warms up its okay- Does not use any oil- Slips out of second gear on deacceleration(which is a common problem) I did not catch it when I rebuilt it,because it was not running when I got it– Paint is a little faded – No rust- good brakes- gauges all work- seats are good-still retains all of the Military hardware- Good top- Lots of fun to drive- 5 brand new Military NDT 7.00X16 Tires- Has a heater-What else can I say this is a one time deal you want find another one like it- It was titled as a 1947 Willys when I bought,but is is a 1942 Ford GPW- I have a clear Texas title- Give me a call @ 325-665-3495 for more info.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
You can see these Ideal toys at the CJ-3B Page.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Check out the 100 mile-per-hour speedometer. Is that aftermarket or from a different vehicle?
“WOW! Can you say classic that can take you anywhere you want to go! With 2 Superlow 4×4 gears and a 6000 pound WARN Winch, hit the trails and make heads turn! 3 Speed manual transmission with WARN Overdrive. This is no common off roading vehicle, this 1949 Willys can go in a car show Saturday, and on the trails Sunday!”
UPDATE: **SOD** Was $800.
This looks like a good price. It might even run.
“I have a 49 jeep pickup thats been sitting in my yard for 8 years and i just need it gone.
Truck has not been started or moved in a year but should still run.
still has original bed that isnt rusted through . was an eastern washington truck its whole life untill it sat here for 8 years.
has willys flat 4 engine and manual 3 speed trans. 4×4 works”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5400
“Here is the story this Willys lived it first 62 years in Eastern Oregon. I bought it about one year ago for a hunting and pleasure rig. It was repainted about four years ago and had a pretty complete restoration at that time. Still has original Flathead 4cylinder, selectro hubs, 12volt system. rest of drivetrain is stock with 16″ wheels.
Since I have had rig I installed the Superlift 1″ soft ride springs, the later style shackles, superlift shocks, I had R&P 4X4 install updated CJ5 steering system and front 11″ Drum brakes.. This vehicle runs and drives awesome for being 63 years old.
Is this a perfect show quailty rig no. With that being said you would have to look long and hard to find a willys of this vintage in this kind of shape.
The only negative thing I can say is the original CJ2A Window was modified for single plate of glass, it works just not as nice as a cj3a window frame, also the wiper motor needs wired.
I have had several jeep and willys experts look at this rig and it does appear to be rust free. I’m selling only because I feel guilty about using a rig this nice for hunting and would hate to cause any damage to it ”
This runs and drives.
“Well, I’ve changed direction again and need to sell the 2a. I thought about using it for parts, selling what I could and scrapping the rest. But, after I got her started, and looking her over, I realized that this ’46 was pretty original and unmolested. She’s too good to part out, and would make a good restoration project if one wanted to start cheap. Has clean title, matching frame and vin numbers. Hood straight, fenders good, grill good, surface rust on frame, but sound. In the pictures, you’ll see some 24 volt parts that come with it. Youtube video of motor running and jeep moving are at
http://www.youtube.com/user/nedmcclung I think. I just want what I’ve got in her, so it’s yours for $1000 cash. Located in Atlantic Beach, NC. My phone is 252-three, four, nine-twothreefoureight for questions.”
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3226907317.html
UPDATE: Was $2000. **SOLD**
It runs and drives, but looks rough.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A. Runs and drives. Has brakes. Bottom of tub and frame is rusty has been in WI its whole life. Floor boards and back pan were replaced. Rest is solid. All original drive train. 6V. Rewired with turn signals. Put on a 6v alternator, new glass, new shocks, ignition and plugs and fuel pump. Don’t have original seat frames. Have extra parts to go with it. Good hunting/farm truck or restore. Clean WI title ready to licence. Will take trades on things that go bang, ski doo rev, tundra or utility sled of compareble value”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000. The seller is not parting out.
(03/05/2011) “I have a 1944 Ford GPW that is titled as a 1944 ford willys jeep that i have had for some time now and it is a FRANKENSTEIN! It has a 2.5 Chevy 4 cylinder in it, it has 4 wheel drive but the front drive shaft is removed, full roll cage, and brand new yokohama tires. The Jeep comes with alot of extras, including… brand new in the box tiger-top worth 700 bucks, a painless wiring harness, an extra windshield (does have a broken arm), full set of diamond plate (rocker panels and rear quarters). May i remind you, this is a project jeep but has major potential. the guy we bought it from was turning it into a STRICTLY 4×4 vehicle, i want to restore. if you have any questions email me back.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(07/09/2012) Needs plenty of work to be restored.
“THIS JEEP WAS SENT FROM THE WILLYS FACTORY TO HOWSE FIRE AND APPARATUS IN INDIANA AND OUTFITTED AS A FIRE TRUCK IN 1947 FOR THE CITY OF ST. MARTINVILLE, LA. I AM THE 2nd OWNER. THE FIRE EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED BY THE FIRE DISTRICT 1 MONTH PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE. I HAVE ALL OF THE FIRE EQUIPMENT EXCEPT FOR THE 2 TOOL BOXES AND A COUPLE OF THE ALUMINUM TUBING FOR THE LADDER RACK THAT I KNOW OF. THE BODY IS RUST FREE EXCEPT FOR SURFACE RUST. THE ORIGINAL JACK IS STILL IN THE TOOL BOX. THE JEEP IS FULLY OPERATIONAL BUT WILL NEED A NEW BATTERY. BUYER WILL HAVE OPTION TO PURCHASE A LARGE INVENTORY OF NEW OLD STOCK PARTS FOR $1000.00.”
UPDATE: I’m reposting this February 2010 post in honor of the SEEP that appears in my next book. Ann and I spent Wednesday on a journey to review some of the places I will mention in the book. I’ll report on our research tomorrow.
Apparently, Paul cornered Ralphie in his garage today and refused to leave until he got some pics for us. Ralphie’s GPA is well on its way to being a great looking rebuild. Thanks to Paul and Ralphie!
Paul writes, “Crazy Ralphie’s garage suffers from the usual garage problems, no matter how big your garage is it still isn’t big enough to hold all the tools and projects you want to stuff inside so the work area becomes a bit cramped. I’ll be able to get better pictures this summer when things can be moved outside but for now these pictures will have to due. The poor little GPA is sandwiched next to the chassis of a 1934 Ford four door sedan which is tight against a 1956 Caddy convertible undergoing restoration and every flat surface becomes a parts storage shelf until the pile becomes a pyramid towering towards the ceiling.
Crazy Ralphie is in the background of a couple of photos working on the body of the 34 Ford but he’s locating missing parts and doing some work on the GPA in the meantime.
The UPS guy just delivered my new Buick 225 V 6 radiator and I didn’t anticipate it’s arrival until the end of the month so it looks like I’ll have something to work on tomorrow what with building a mount and fabricating brace rod/hood prop combinations. I got my taxes done and Uncle owes me money, it just doesn’t seem right to put that money into a savings account when I could buy Jeep parts instead so I was on the phone ordering and the tax return has been killed.”
I thought these top brochures were informative. So, I’ve posted four of them.
This brochure breaks down some of the differences between Koenig Hard Tops.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: This was likely a 1957 brochure. It was for sale on eBay in 2012.
1) Colin shared this video clip. In the 1950s Post Cereal partnered with Kaiser Willys to giveaway a CJ-3B as demonstrated by this video. All customer had to do was write down on a piece of paper their favorite Kellogg’s cereals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=fvwp&v=SkDM7HHprXY
2) (from an earlier post) In this 1960’s Kelloggs All Bran Contest, Kellogg’s partnered with Kaiser Willys to giveaway a CJ-5 or DJ-3A Surrey, plus an Aruba vacation. 1,500 model Surreys (Tonkas maybe?) were given away, too. The box below was sold on eBay in August of 2012.
