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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 .
UPDATE: It appears this site has changed — at least I don’t remember it quite like this …
The “Jeepsterman” Morris Ratner has a variety of old brochures for sale on his jeepsterman website. You can see an example of one of those to the right, which is about the roper digger. Did you know the roper digger can be used in multiple ways? Now you do … Another interest brochure compares the jeep to the scout.
See all the Jeepsterman brochures here
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“UP FOR AUCTION IS A 1945 MILITARY BASE JEEP WILLYS. THIS JEEP HAS MANY ORIGINAL PARTS ON IT. ORIGINAL 4-CYLINDER ENGINE WITH VERY LOW MILEAGE (14K) RUNNING VERY QUITE AND SMOOTH. ORIGINAL 3SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT SHIFTS WELL AND THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFTS INTO HI AND LO AND IN AND OUT OF 4WD. AS YOU CAN SEE THERE ARE SOME ADDED AND CHANGED PARTS. METAL BOX ON THE FRONT, SEATS, TOP, WHEELS. “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
Either the tailgate has been patched or this jeep has a fiberglass body. I can’t tell which from these pics. The back part of the roll cage is somewhat unusual — at least I haven’t seen the bars organized quite like that before.
“Small block chevy, runs great, headers with side pipes, Warn overdrive, highlift jack, good tires. Could use some body work.”
I found a very helpful article from a toyota landcruiser owner at offroad.com about building custom power hoses. In the article he provides pictures and a list of parts he used from Summit Racing. Unfortunately, his part numbers don't correspond exactly to the numbers from the Summit Racing catalogue I have, but they are close enough to guide me correctly.
To do my build the way I want (which is routing the power steering through the cross member) based on this article and the new summit racing catalogue, I believe I would need:
5 -6AN EAR-309106ERL 90 degree bend tube $16
2 -6AN EAR-300106ERL straight $7 each
2 -6AN EAR-983206ERL Straight Bulkhead $4 each
1 –6AN to 11/16-18 Not sure on part number yet approx $7
1 –6an to 5/8-18 Not sure on part number yet approx $7
-6an power steering 6ft perform-o-flex hose EAR-406006ERL $45
That's a grand total of $161. If I only do the power side, I can cut this amount in half. I'm gonna talk to the folks at my local hydraulic store and see what they can do for me.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600.
“I bought this cj3b last fall with the intent to make a rock crawler but lost interest. This is a rare high hood model that was only avaible for a few years. Here is what I know or have been told about it. The engine is a Buick 225 v6, T14 3spd tranny, Warn overdrive with a stacked PTO, Dana 44 rear, Dana 27 front and 4:88 gears, all from a 1970s Cj5. There is a pto winch on it that does work! The Jeep runs and drives great, but it does need some work on the brakes, (pulls to the right while braking).”
Update: **SOLD**
James asked me to post this CJ-2A for him. Some of the upgrades he doesn’t mention in the ad include swing pedals with a hydraulic clutch, trusses on the front and rear axles, and reversed front springs.
“This is a 1949 CJ2A with a no rear gate (MB) pan. It has a CJ3A one piece windshield.
Engine: GM Dauntless Odd-Fire V6 225ci Dual exhaust
Front: Trussed Dana 30 (72 jeep) 4.88 lockers
Rear: Trussed AMC 20 (72 Jeep) 4.88 lockers
Trans: Muncie 4speed
Steering: Saginaw power with Chevy SS tilt column …”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The term ‘rare’ accompanies a variety of FC-150/170s.
“This extremely rare 1963 Jeep Willys FC-170 4X4 is both a stake bed pick up and a hydraulic dump bed. The trucks prior owner was into these vehicles in a big way and kept his eyes open for the right FC to purchase for over 15 years. He acquired this truck from the original owner and had it for another 15 years until illness forced the sale. The prior owner advertised this as “Very Complete & Original all the way down to the Windshield Washer Bag that hangs on the dashboard.”
While the terra tires will pop up for sale every so often, these tires are much harder to fine. I've never run them so I don't know how much better (or not) they are than terras.
"two (2) 31×15.5×15 v-bar tires. Run them forward in the mud/snow/dirt or turn them around and run them backwards in the sand. These tires provide alot of traction. Rims are for a 15" tire and are 14" wide with 5 on 5 1/2 lug pattern(1/2 ton ford & 86 and older jeep). There is some surface rust on the rims but nothing a little elbow grease and some paint won't take care of. These are not implement tires (like on a backhoe). these are made by Goodyear and I believe they are radials. They are called super terra grips. They are not street legal/off-road only tires. call 503-458-7010 Chris Phone call will be best will deliver for the cost of fuel and a cheeseburger."
I'm guessing 'thin floorboard' = rusty floorboards? No obvious modifications or damage.
"All original except farmer modified bumpers. Axles, tranny, Transfer case, and entire engine compartment is original and all there. Body is very strait except floor boards are pretty thin. Give me a offer I need to sell."
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
“Willys Forward Control Jeep pickup. Body complete but in fair condition. Frame good. Not running but complete “
I assumed these pictures were lost, but they appeared in a trunk my ex-wife kindly gave back to me. The first pic is a good shot of my first jeep’s roll cage. The second pic is a pre-paint job pic of my first jeep stuck in the Rabbit Hole, a small mud pit at the Eastern edge of the Naches Trail. The third pic should come with a caption “Oh does my nose hurt!”. The fourth pic is a great shot of the jeep parked at Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island (Washington State) while working there in 1987. The final pic shows the down side of oil pressure problems — broken rod, piston, and other parts.
Mike got a deal on a $530 CJ-3A, but buying it was the easy part. Mike's built an extensive website called Jeepchasm that follows his extensive rebuild from a cheap deal to best of show.
"We hope this site will serve as a resource and an inspiration to others who are interested in vintage Jeeps and in Jeep restoration. We will post and update links to various Jeep restoration resources on and off of the Internet. We will let you know where and how we found our parts, and the obstacles and challenges we had to overcome."
With my kids help, I finished rebuilding the engine. Once done, I dropped the engine into the jeep and attached the new headers — only to find out the new headers don't fit. On the left is the old header that fit perfectly. On the right is the new Headman headers that apparently have a shallower drop, which directs them straight into the roll cage mount. l'm pretty sure I can heat and bend them enough to make them work, but it's less than ideal.
Jeeps with these beautiful type of paint jobs, much more common a couple decades ago, have become rare. However, the paint job isn't the only well done item. The engine compartment is nicely updated and organized. The fender wells were carefully modified to accomodate the headers. There's just lots to like about this jeep.
"Summer is here and the time is perfect to spoil yourself with this vintage 1948 Willys Jeep. Brand new rebuilt V6 Jeep engine with 3 speed transmission with overdrive. Manual hubs in front and back detroit lockers infront and airlockers inback. Custom paint rootbeeb brown and tan, a real eye catcher. CB radio and stereo built in to theroll bar. tires are fresh and in good shape. The reserve has been set low, the boat is also for sale, but not in this auction. Seller reserves the right to end auction early and sell to private party as it is also beingadvertised locally. I am selling thisjeep for my dad and it is located in Murphys, CA 95247…."
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
“Small Block 350, power steering, tilt wheel, locking hubs on all 4 wheels, Dana 44 rear end, full cage, runs great normally, but needs new tires and a transmission now. 8000 1b warn winch. Too many toys Mom says something has to go! $3,000 OBO. I will deliver it to you within reason as I have access to a trailor.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
This looks to be a pretty stock jeep in great condition for only $2000. This is a deal worth checking out. Note the hood has flexed a bit.
“great condition excellent project/ colleters car.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
“This is a military issue model M677 (Crew Cab FC-170) and is an 11-passenger troop carrier that has the original issue aluminum canopy on the back body. It runs and drives and the brakes work. It has the orignial Cerlist 3-cylinder, 2 stroke diesel/multi-fuel engine. We believe the mileage is original. The sheet metal is in incredibly good shape, minor surface rust on frame, but no heavy rust anywhere. We have the original owner’s and parts manuals. It seems to be 98% complete. It’s just missing the head liner on the roof. It’s a very solid unit and very rare. Only 3,000 military FCs were built and only 60-100 of those FCs had the multi-fuel Cerlist engine. According to Jeep expert, Jim Allen, “it has a five-star investment potential”. There are a few spots where you can see the original Olive Drab color underneath the white paint. Feel free to message me if you have any questions or comments. Happy Bidding!”
This is the first Stakebed FC-170 I've seen. Looks good.
"HI You are bidding on a beautiful FC 170 Willys Jeep. This jeep has had a frame off restoration in 1992 and has been garage kept. There is no mud in this turck. It is a 1961 Jeep FC170, 6cyl, 3 speed with overdrive, 4×4, power steering, power brakes, vinyl and cloth interior (custom made), clear title, 235/85/r16 tires and 16 inch rims. The bed is made of appatong wood and it is beautiful. The bed is a dump bed but the hydraulics were never installed. The truck has been undercoated…"
This site contains information and a variety of pics about a 1944 MB Build. It's worth a look.
"Here it is a small collection of the finished jeep throughout the summer of 2003. I logged over 2200 miles in "Phoebe" since her restoration was completed this early spring. I hope that everyone enjoys these pictures as much I do, I had a blast taking them. I had a great time and will forever remember this experience, its kinda like having a child I guess. I have one on the way so i will find out shortly what that is like. Everyone says its like owning a jeep, when you first get your jeep home everything is ah's and oo's. After a while it starts to bear down on you…. you get the picture. Enjoy the pictures and if you have any questions please feel free to email me."
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
“jeep runs good needs master cylinder.I put 31×10.50bfg all terrain tires in the front there are not in the picture.”
This jeep was listed back in January. The builder put in a toyota drive train without dramatically modifying the normal flattie look.
"1953 Willys CJ-3A Jeep. Beautiful pewter metalic paint, full carpeting, tan high back seats, custom padder roll bar, chrome nerf bars, custom toneau cover, and embroidered back arm rests, new VDO gold and chrome guages, unique frame off project with a full Toyota drive train, rebuilt 20R engine, weber carb …. Can be shipped from Montana through Western Auto Motive Transport to the US or picked up in Calgary Alberta Canada. Phone (403)698-3983"
This CJ-3B appears meticulously restored.
"Willys 1953 CJ3B restored, all new metal and paint, everything else mechanical new or rebuilt, transferred to 12 volt, new soft top, new looking original stickers and markings, engine & dashboard are new, orig seats reupholstered 599 miles since rebuild"
My question is, are the paint spots highlighting bullet holes? Looks like there has been some changes in the rear related to the suspension (frame over axle perhaps).
"Please Call and leave a message at 916-416-3777. I will get Back to you as soon as I can Thanks For Looking…"
Obviously, these aren't available every day, especially with less than 5k miles. A great collector piece!
"1961 Willys jeep, 4270 original mileage ( no misprint) original 4cylinder engine, 4 wheel drive; 3 speed manual transmission; 5 ton front -pto driven winch ( original equipment) very good tires; 160 gallon water tank that is easily removable; siren and lights.Maintainance records will be provided. This Willys can be put back into original state easiliy. Always garaged; This vehicle was used as a brush fire vehicle by fire department. Buyer will receive extra rear axle and original tire and rim. must sell as per Federal Grant requirements."
Updates will be intermitent for about a week as I'm heading up to Great Falls, Montana, for a commemoration of the new interpretive information at Giant Springs State Park. Apparently, my great great grandfather, Anton Eilers, is considered the father of industry in Great Falls (due to the construction of a smelter). The park department sent me an invitation to attend the event as the representative for the Eilers clan. Since I love a good road trip and have never been to Great Falls, how could I resist?