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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 .
Look ready to go. Includes a rear PTO gearbox. Note the wood flooring in the rear cargo area.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1163825668052183
“Inferno orange
Rebuilt barn find. Put back all original.
Every thing works.
Message me for more information and access to complete photos on the restoration.”
This looks great from the top, but it does have some rust underneath the body. It’s got a Scheneker snow plow with a data tag.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1230635377956367/
“1947 Jeep CJ2A survivor. This Jeep was last registered and driven in 1978. It has been in dry storage and only recently been prepared for sale. Repairs include a new fuel tank, brake master cylinder, wheel cylinders and miscellaneous brake lines and hoses. The generator has been rebuilt and a new voltage regulator installed. The carburetor has been rebuilt and the water pump replaced. The tires are new period correct non directional 6.00X16 reproductions. This Jeep starts easily, runs smoothly and carries good oil pressure and does not smoke. The transmission shifts properly and yes, it jumps out of second gear. The transfer case operates properly. It has had one repaint from Picket gray to tan in the 1970’s. The paint is scratched but still has a shine. Included is the original canvas 1/2 cab top which is only good for a pattern. It currently has a black top that is very serviceable. It is also equipped with a Shenecker hand pump snow plow. Rust through is limited to the tool box”
This could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/486011227705607
“Runs and starts well. Clean title. Collectible, in good condition. Original engine, it was rebuilt about 30 years ago and not driven much.”
This has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/992412765487457
“For sale is a 1946 CJ2A Willy’s Flatfender Jeep, restored in 2006 It has a Ford 302 engine w/headers, Electronic ignition, Bronco 3 speed manual transmission, adapted to CJ5 transfer case. 44 rear w/ detroit locker 4 wheel drive all new gauges, power brakes, Power steering, Fox shocks, Ramsey 7,000lbs PTO powered winch, 35” Baja claw tires. 1,400 miles since overhaul Starts up and runs great. More pictures and details in progress, and available upon request.
I’m selling this on behalf of my father who currently resides in zip code 95948 in northern CA. That is where the vehicle is currently located. He needs it sold. Message me and we can work it out”
No close up pics of the motor or interior included.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/796538729306944
“Sand drag Jeep. Ready for the strip. Very consistent time, Low 4s. • Chevy 427, 4 bolt main bored .030 over, 12.5 to 1 compression. • Solid roller cam • Roller rockers • two speed power glide transmission w/transbrake. • 6000 stall converter • ford 9” rear end. 6.50 possi spool. • spare 9” third member 5.60 open diff”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(09/16/2023) It could use more pics, but looks promising.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1074331987440851
“1948 Vintage Willy Jeep, four wheel drive, as is for sale. Vehicle is on a Non-Op registration for California. Asking $6,000.s”
The hood on this is hinged in the front.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/866661288514475
“1951 Willys jeep 350 create engine with a 3 speed stage 3 clutch the rear axle been both costing 4000 dollars replaced there rust in the drive side floor and Fenders also have rust there’s rust in the tub out of the tub +1 (775) 410 1127 everything works”
UPDATE: price dropped to $12,000.
(09/17/2024) According to the seller this was a Navy contract CJ-2A. It’s not clear what evidence the seller has, but there might be a plate under the serial plate on the firewall. This would be a rare 2A if that’s the case.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1285645242411339
“Former navy contract CJ2A. Was an airport jeep for a while. Easy to work on, currently turns over but I haven’t got it to start back up. It is a great hobby vehicle and so much fun to cruise around in. Give me your best offer!”
Andy spotted this one with two steering wheels.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508098791817127
“Willey’s Jeep Truck
Tennessee
Unsure Year
Unsure Mileage
No Title
Make Offer $$$ ”
UPDATE: price dropped to $10,920.
(09/30/2024) Listed as a 1941, this lacks the correct grill, but appears to have an MB frame. It also appears to have GPW tool lids. There is no glove box. This might be a compilation of parts? Note that the hubs are stamped “Allstate” and likely are rebranded Husky hubs. Also, the tires are branded “Allstate”.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/835691158553174
“1941 Jeep Willys MB · Convertible · Driven 9,732 miles
1941 WILLYS MB JEEP
This jeep is ready for restoration for someone who has the passion, knowledge and time (which unfortunately is not us right now).
– [ ] Appears to have the original paint and seats.
– [ ] All original except for the Allstate locking hubs.
– [ ] 4-cylinder; 6-volt system.
– [ ] Sitting on 4 good tires (replaced two tubes).
– [ ] The engine turns over, but we have not attempted to start it.
– [ ] New battery.
– [ ] Needs gas tank under driver seat (included but needs repair).
– [ ] Lots of original and replacement parts (most still in the boxes).
– [ ] Manual with all the info on the vehicle, how to replace, rewire, restore.
– [ ] Been in Arizona so only two spots of rust on the passenger floorboard and on the body undercarriage.
– [ ] Arizona historic plates.
– [ ] Ready to be loaded on a trailer and delivered.”
This is a project of some type. The body looks to be a replacement body, so hard to tell if this has a WWII or CJ chassis/
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/504980092355959/
“I have a 1942 Willys Jeep. This Jeep was in WW.needs carborator. ORIGINAL transimission. Everything ORIGINAL. I do not know original Miles. Registered and I also Have title in hand.”
UPDATE: price dropped to $8000.
(08/12/2024) This FC-170 has been shorted to accommodate a Parson’s 6ft bed.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1127671751643306
“1962 Jeep FC.Originally a 170 model,I took the bed off and shortened the frame. I had this PARSON’S 6FT utility bed I picked up years ago and I put them together. The utility bed had a missing door so I made one and just need to cut the hole for the latch and install it.. Minor rust on both the cab and bed.. Some rust above windshield. Most panels are straight. Missing drivers glass. The 80 year old previous owner installed a 67ish chevy 250/th350 and wired himself with this brother.. They installed a 8.8 rear end but left the front axle. This thing runs and drives well,stops well. Has manual steering but it’ll put hair on your chest! The only thing is that it runs a bit hot,I just installed a 16″ electric fan and it can idle for a while but if you drive it kinda hard,the temp creeps up.. I think I needs timing and maybe more airflow since the bumpers kinda block that… Great for your business. No trades..”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/478456465195930
“Up for sale is my 1948 Willys CJ2a and my 44 MB. I have the data plates for them and can provide a bill of sale. No titles. I can get titles for 600.”
The VEC has been disassembled.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1205011604079924
“2 1946 Jeep Cj2a’s took apart to restore needs to be finished motor turns over trans locked axles roll all parts are there clean title on non op second jeep has frame axles wheels no title $4000 obo”
Andy shared this 2A with a rear PTO gearbox setup.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/514002737715316
“Real solid cj jeep very cool”
The wheels were the coolest part of this, but just as I was about to post this I read that part about the wheels not being included.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8792158874129177
“1967 Jeepster Commando convertible 350 Buick engine Power steering Power brakes Radio Headers minor hole w/ flow master exhaust New cap/ plug wires fuel filter Carb could use some attention Rare Th400 3 speed automatic transmission No body or floor rust , some bumps and bruises Complete Roll bar Bucket seats Rear bench seat Rear spare tire bracket Runs and yard drives brakes need to be gone through Gas tank recently cleaned out Brand new convertible top two years ago in excellent condition Located in Columbia Falls,Mt.”
Ann taking her cousin for a spin in the Race Jeep.
We had our annual family gathering last weekend (hence the lack of updates). I was busy up til folks started arriving on Friday morning and didn’t stop moving until Sunday night. We had around 40 folks camping, tenting, RVing, staying in the house, crashing in the bunk house, and even sleeping in the shop’s extra rooms. The weather was perfect, warm during the day and cool enough at night for some fires.
The balloons launched at 7am Saturday morning, but Sunday proved too windy (the balloons launch about a 2 miles from us). This year the winds took the balloons east, so we didn’t get any close up views from our property (but most relatives went to the airport to watch them). However, most of the time we were all having fun, playing games, eating and hanging out. Here are some random pics from the event.
We rented a bounce house and obstacle course for the young ones.
A silly race.
Using chalk paint, I made four square, hop scotch, and a tic-tac-toe play areas.
I built a set of corn holes with a balloon theme. These were a bit hit.
On Friday night, one of the relatives got out his fire dancing items and entertained us at the fire pits. He’s been spinning fire for more than a decade (though he’s only been part of the family for just over a year). So, this is a neat treat.
UPDATE: Bill shared this article about the DJ-5Es, the electric postal jeep.
https://carbuzz.com/forgotten-jeep-first-electric-fleet-vehicle/
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Originally posted January 21, 2020: Thanks to Gayland for sending me this brochure of the Electruck, an electric powered DJ-5E made by AM General.
These images were from an eBay auction in 2015:
UPDATE: Mike continues to update his VEEP. You can view more pics via this blog post:
https://ranchotransaxles.com/vw-veep-visits-rancho/
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Originally Posted January 4th, 2020: Mike bought this VEEP in September of 2018 in Arizona. It ran, but had lots of surface rust on the paint. So, he blasted the body, rebuilt the engine (to 1915cc), redid the engine compartment, and added some other custom elements. His goal was to enter it in local car shows and, so far, he’s won four trophy’s with it. Nice work!
Bill shared this short story about a man from South Africa who had a life-long dream to own a Willys. FYI: 1 South African Rand is currently equivalent to $17.50 USD. R21,000 = aprox $1,200USD.
https://4x4afrika.com/2024/07/24/a-lifelong-dream-come-true/
Tanner found a set of four of these adapters, but several of us don’t recognize them (Here are some for comparison: http://www.ewillys.com/2017/04/05/dual-wheel-adapters/). They seem closest to the Hickey adapters, but also different front them. Here are the pics:
Thanks to Hayes for sharing this fire jeep for sale. It runs and drives. This is the model featured in the Willys-Overland’s Fire Jeep brochure: https://cj3b.info/Fire/Fire3BBrochure.html
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/546445864476133
“Very good shape to be as old as it is. Very rare old Howe fire truck jeep. Runs and drives has tag and insured. Price is 15k obo great as is or restore and double your money.”
Looks like a solid build. Might be a CJ-3B or CJ-5 chassis?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/977894083945484
“1955 flat fender Galvanized Philippines flat fender body Scout frame and axles 4:10 gears welded front and rear 351W balanced .030 over flat top pistons Ported heads roller rockers Not sure specs on cam Gear drive Holley 750 Top loader ford 4spd 20 t-case New seats Jeep doesn’t have a lot of miles on it since it was put together PLEASE ASK YOUR WIFE IF YOU CAN BUY IT BEFORE CONTACTING ME !”
Dan shared this nice looking CJ-2A with a Kelly 23 series hardtop. This HiBid auction ends with a soft close in 23 days. This does have some unusual looking hubs, which I imagine are just a cover over the original hubs?
https://hibid.com/lot/215131194/1948-willys—overland-cj—2a-universal-jeep?ref=lot-list
“1948 Willys – Overland CJ – 2A Universal Jeep Runs & Drives – Located in Minden, NE Technical specifications: Length – 130 1/8″ (3,3 m.) Width: 59″(149.8cm) Height: (overall): 69″(175 cm) Tire size: 6.00-16, Front 26, Rear 28 psi Electrical: 6 Volt Transmission: 3 speed T-90 Transfer Case: 2 speed Dana 18 Front Axle: Dana 25 Rear Axle: Dana 41 Wheel Base 80″ (203cm) Other: 2-Piece windshield, tailgate Engine: 4-134 L Head Motor Fuel Capacity: 10.5 gallon Extra equipment on this CJ-2A, tailgate, spare tire carrier, seven-slat grille, rear seat, center rear view mirror, front passenger seat, rear bumper that accommodates rear PTO, dual electric windshield wipers, dual taillights, hot-climate radiator, driveshaft guards, heater, side steps, radiator brush guard, 2 piece windshield and custom Kelly All-Steel Cab.”
