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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 .
My wife thought this puzzle was too good to pass up, given our 2017 Alaska Or Rust trip, so she surprised me with it. This puzzle is available through a variety of sellers (one of which is Amazon). The illustration was done by Ken Zella.
This article shows FDR in jeeps. It was published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune February 02, 1943.
This may have been a CJ-3A. It lost a battle to a Kansas Tornado. The photo was taken on May 25, 1955, and is a part of the National Archives of Kansas.
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/283888 National Archives of Kansas 05/25/1955
I can’t tell what hubs this has.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3729001223815228
“65 JEEP CJ2B Restored Frame Boxed in Motor Tranny Differential All rebuilt. Custom Roll Cage Bumpers Nerf Bars. Removable Wench. 1350 Miles $10,000”
This might have the Hudson steering upgrade.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/237560367896992
“Willys jeep 1947 Chevy 350 v8 engine Drives good Clean title 3 speed transmission”
This looks in pretty good shape. There are a variety of DJ-5s on Facebook for sale, unlike Craigslist which doesn’t show any for the southeast region. Listing jeeps (and other items) on FB, and not Craigslist, continues to be the trend.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/881784179321666
“This 1974 Jeep/Am General is powered by a 232 inline six with a Borg/Warren Automatic Transmission. Don’t have doors and no glass except in front window. Has 2 reconditioned seats and new mirrors. Does not have power steering or power brakes.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
This has some rust and is missing the hood clamps. It is skinned with some diamond-plate. The drain holes are covered .The cargo floor is also covered in diamond-plate.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3599730943482587
“1949 JEEP WILLYS CJ3APLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW
For sale is a classic 1949 JEEP WILLYS CJ 3A. This Vehicle was accrued from a gentlemen in Monterey, CA. It’s in solid running condition. The has undergone a full service to the engine, it fires right up and sounds excellent. The brakes were also addressed, it has new brake lines and new brake hoses. Mechanically it runs / drives well and shifts through all the gears. Original engine, transmission, and transfer case/running gear. Never wrecked . It was converted to a 12 volt. The body is very straight, it has some rust on the body (as you can see in the photos). But the floors are very solid. Please watch the video to see all the details. Clean title.”
UPDATE: Okay, it was listed in Alabama, but after some more research (thanks to Galen’s message) it is clear this should be listed in the Philippines. It may be a scam (with the scam the high price), but I can’t tell for sure …
I assume the seller is kidding when he writes “high performance machine”? I imagine the price is a placeholder?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/416858502958652
“Looking for a buyer good condition Jeep, high performance machine. Urgent reason for starting business only”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/01/2021) Looks solid with lots of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/431714948175603
“I have a 1950 Jeep willys cj3a for sale. Just testing the waters so not in the biggest rush to sell. Has a 327 small block in it with about 8000 miles on it. Too many parts to list so any questions feel free to ask.”
More southeastern US DJ-5s found for sale yesterday:
And a few from the west coast:
Has an F-head and some Cutlas selective hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/483008532707733
“Old jeep willys for sale early 50s. Message me with any questions. Jeep needs work but it doesn’t take much to get these going”
I found this wagon’s headlights modifications interesting. Just something different. There may not be much value here unless those rims are Renegade D-Slot rims. Given this appears to be 2WD, they may not be.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3929903343696656
“Willy’s wagon $500 I don’t know what year it is. Somebody cut the round headlights out. Bummer… Come get it”
This looks to be a Koenig hardtop. Looks like the rear hatch and doors are missing?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/597805654244745
“Here is a good condition factory Jeep CJ 3A hardtop. It bolts on. This is just for the hardtop only…not the Jeep. No rust or bad areas……needs painting. The Jeep is gone.”
It’s a project or parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/113168482030203
“Flexible on price open to trades. Small block Chevy mounted to t90 trans (no clutch in currently), Dana 20 tcase, new frame horns (18”), plated frame from bumper to firewall w/ 1/4” steel. Unfinished project don’t have the time right now. Registration was just paid. I have a good bit of parts for it.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/07/2021) Listed as a 1945, this looks to be a DJ-3A convertible that’s been modified with four wheel drive.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/676541556372550
“1945 willys jeep Clean title Drives good Buick v6 engine 3 speed transmission”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/07/2020) It’s a project. Has curved rather than flat fenders.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/168482501463382
“For sale rare 1973 stainless steal jeep style body . Needs to be fully re-stored (was bought for that purpose) Has title to the jeep Asking 6,500.00 or 6,000 Cash Only”
This is a project that lacks brakes and leaks fuel.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/192259265985281
“I have this gem of a jeep here, rust free 1945 willy’s cj2a with all original tub, body panels, axles, motor, trans, t-case, and much more. Flat head 6 3 speed. It has been 12v converted and a new carb and shocks and a few small things here and there, but I’d say about 90% original. Great restoration project. It runs and goes into gear hooked up to a gas can but there are fuel leaks, and the throttle and breaks are not connected. Might be able to fix it but I’m seeing what I’ll get for it as is.
Negotiable on price, but based on what everyone is telling me about this it’s worth every penny I’m asking and then some. Would easily go for 10k with minimal work giving her a tune up (which I have two boxes of new parts to do so) and can fetch upwards of 30k fully restored, which this is the perfect rust free body and frame to do that to. I want to restore it myself but I have too many projects, took this one in on trade.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/08/2020) It runs, but needs work. Listed as a 1947, it could be earlier.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3182737025148730/
“Jeep with a 350. Chevy. Runs. Have extra brakes lines and wheel cylinders. Drives but pulls hard has been sitting for two years”
Bill shared this short article written by Daniel Stroh where organized four videos featuring folks and videos you may have seen on Facebook. These guys have been busy the last few years:
Here’s one of the videos showing parts of their trip over Black Bear Pass:
UPDATE: Todd shared a sign that matches the Jeep sign which appears in the lower part of the ad at the bottom of this post. I’ve not seen one quite like this, so I imagine it was only available in Canada?
The sign was double sided, but he separated the halves so he could hang them on the wall. Here are some pics:
This is the back of the sign. It was made by Tek, a company still in business in Canada.
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This March 1957 ad in an unknown magazine highlighted the FC-150 distributers.
Gayland shared this photo of a Seabee MB NCB 6 (later changed to an MCB in 1949). He added, “I don’t know the location but suspect it is Guadalcanal. MCB6 was the first Seabee unit in combat when it joined the Marines on that island. Seabee equipment, at least in the Pacific theater, was painted the same color Marine equipment. Haze Gray shows up a little too well in the jungle.”
The good looking MB in this photo has a nice top. What kind of structure is that? A Cabin?
The Swedish translates to English as: “Staff trip to Storvallen 1948. From left: Uno Branden, Britta, Ingrid Hellström, Einar Montén and Astrid Walster.”
https://jlm.kulturhotell.se/items/show/143324
You can see better pics of this type of brochure here: http://www.ewillys.com/2020/05/18/1951-jeep-moving…uipment-brochure/
View all the information on eBay
“JEEP Willys Jeep Earth Moving Equipment BROCHURE PAMPHLET. 2 page fold out 1940-50’s has 3 punched holes to fit in 3 ring binder. Condition is good “Used””
This is likely a CJ-3A with a replacement tub.
https://kpr.craigslist.org/pts/d/waitsburg-1953m38/7276343197.html
“1953 m38 in great condition. No body rust at all. Runs great. Steering is not hooked up, as somebody stared a steering column conversion and had not finished before I got it. Has the f head converted in as well. Great project. Could be used as parts, but it is very complete and I have a title. Sad to see it go but I have to many projects and not enough money.”
CJ-5s:
M-38A1s: