emailNeed to contact me and don't have my email? Click on email button.
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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.
Brian spotted this unusual find; as he put it, “you don’t see a blown scrambler every day.”
“1982 cj8 486 ci stoker w/ 671 blower, new this summer. The jeep it self has 400 miles on it since total restoration. 9″ front, dana 44 rear, 4 56’s. Body all glass. New Paint. Best of everything, to much to list! Very drive able, for fun or show. 20.000 obo”
If you like rare hubs, these might be of interest to you.
“Sears-Roebucks Allsatate locking hubs in good working condition call 208-835-6902”
http://pullman.craigslist.org/pts/1912804299.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
The seller knows the front gear ratio, but not the back. That’s some honesty, but ya have to wonder why? The drive train sounds good if you need a crawling truck.
“Chevy 400 inch small block V8. Aluminum manifold w/Holly 4 barrel carb. Headers with new Flowmaster dual exhaust. SM420 4speed. 7.05:1 low gear. Modle 18 t/case w/Warn Overdrive New rear drive shaft. Ford 9″ rear axle, ratio unknown. Original Dana 27 front axle, 4.88:1 ratio w/posi. Saginaw power steering. Project with alot of potential.”
This looks pretty stock. I can’t tell if the paint is bad or the body is rusty.
“Call keith @ 517-580-3603, no e-mails.”
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1913122110.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was eBay.
Looks in good shape.
“1979 Mitsubishi Jeep, J 54. 4cyl, 3ltr diesel, pto winch, comes with original soft top, with additional bikini top. jeep has an odometer that has quit working at 29,000 Kilometers. If you are unsure what the J54 is, do a Google search and educate yourself so that way you can see how truly awesome this rig really is. I have a NC title for it if you want and all the original paperwork from when i bought it in Japan , including the Japanese title and all the importation documents as well. Please look over all the photos, and feel free to call me with any serious questions”
This looks interesting.
“Very close to original condition. GO DEVIL 134 Flat. Tub is clean but not perfect. Motor does not burn oil runs good. All stock running gear. Great collectors Jeep. I am the 4th owner and out of room. No emails please call me at (918)261-5509 before 8:00 pm.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1911658467.html
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
How about that mini-winch up front 🙂
“46 Willys CJ2A; Off Road; Good Shape; Restoreable or Ranch Use; ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
As best I can tell, it doesn’t appear to be a VEC to me.
“Deer season is almost here & this is the perfect time to snag this 1945 Willys Jeep. Needs transmission but it will run. Price is $500 firm.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $4500.
(07/12/2010) This looks to be in good condition.
“1946 Willys Jeep, includes extra transmission, transfer case, axle and new master cylinder,same owner last 20 years in Oak Shores asking $4,500”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Here’s an example of a truck on a suburban frame. Trucks sure get put on all kinds of different chassis’s!
“Have a 1962 Willys truck that has been put on a 1978 suburban frame, So it has a 400 engine with 350 transmission, power steering, 6 inch lift, 35 inch tires. Has guages and new seats, dual exhaust, the body has durabak (Rhino Line) inside and out black and orange. Automatic transmission, Runs really good and is huge, gets looks everywhere.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
(07/15/2010) The seller doesn’t mention that this body has been stretched. I wonder if those are actually chrome headers rather than stainless headers.
“For Sale. 1948 Willys CJ2 with PTO. •1966 Buick 225 V6 – Runs good. •Stainless steel headers & exhaust system. •Oversize brakes. •Lock out hubs. •New master & clutch slave cylinder. •Valid clear title. •Missing data plate. •Needs to be rewired + minor mechanical. Great restoration project! Call Al at 509-536-6382, if no answer, please leave message. PRICE REDUCED TO $1500”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1893550924.html
UPDATE: Price bumped to $2500. It appears the color has been changed, too. The top pics are newest.
(03/14/2010) Here’s a mostly stock DJ-3A and still has the column shift. The seller’s phone number is Seattle area number (prob cell phone).
“L134 hurricane engine, 3 speed on the column shift. Rear wheel drive 2X4. Runs good. passes safty. best offer. Call 206-218-7288”
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/1912392946.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $1500
(07/05/09) “1942 Willys CJ2A on a CJ3A Frame Stretched 5” Mid door, 2 Wheel Drive, Dana 44 Posi with 5.88 Gear Ratio. rolling chassy and body roll cage no engine or trans. ( 2 will drive sand racer). Need to sell.
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/05/2009)
“1960 jeep cj-3b with a 302 Boss engine and C-6 automatic trans. over $4000.00 in engine alone! high compression 12 to 1, gear driven, race motor [less than 200 miles on motor] MSD ignition with Mallory Billet distributor curved for racing. Delta race camshaft with 280 duration &572 lift! 4″ suspension lift, 2″ body lift, Superlift shocks, dana 44 rear with locker, dana 30 front, 427 ring & pinion. 35 x 12.50 x 15 Thornbird Mudders! there is just too much to list all the upgrades for this race ready mudbogger. Please Serious Inquiries Only! Don’t waste my time haggling this is an absolute gift at this price! 3,500.00 OBO. Call Kelly at (253)380-6933 or banksbros2@aol.com”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1913000238.html
UPDATE; Price dropped to $2400. This looks solid.
“53 HIGH HOOD WILLY JEEP. ENGINE RUNS GREAT, 67 BUICK V6. CALL FOR DETAILS. $2,400.00. NO TRADES… DOUG (425)831-4515.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/1912079141.html
In 
an email today, Jeff mentioned a movie I had not heard of called DIRT (IMDB Link). Released in 1979, the movie follows a narrator around as he explores the wide-world of offroad racing. It’s got some especially great/scary clips of early auto racing. The rest of the movie shows all kinds of different offroad racing in the US during the late 70s (sand, water, hill climbs, baja, snow climbs, and more). One item I had hoped to see, but didn’t, was PNW racing, though I didn’t have time to watch every clip.
Currently, you can watch the movie for free via YouTube. However, you can also order a DVD from Turner Classic Movies (about $11) or from Amazon.com (About $6).
Here’s the first YouTube installment. At the end of each installment, there is a link to the following installment (10 total).
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=MfByldRKTo4
After seeing some of the posts about the old Desert Dog and Bobcat ads, Jeff dropped me a note saying he’s been enjoying the old ads and old pics as it reminds him of the busy Northwest days of jeep clubs, playdays and racing in the northwest. So, he forwarded me a pic of one of his jeeps (he also has a sand drag jeep listed below for sale).
He’s been nice enough to let me post it. I really love the creative paint job — I haven’t seen anything quite like it.
Jeff writes, “This bobcat jeep was bought back in 1983 as a project. It was a body and a HUGE pile of parts, to which I’m sure your readers can relate. Currently, it runs a 355 chev w/ ford toploader 4 speed, a dana 20 case, a ford 9inch w/ 35 spline summers axles spool nod case and 6.00 gears. The front is a gutted mdl 27 w/ a mustang rack. The cage is chromoly. The car weights 2250lbs w/o a driver.”
UPDATE: Was $5000.
(06/01/2010) This is a little rough, but looks mostly original to my less-than-perfect eye.
“For Sale or trade a 1962 Willys Surrey Gala (DJ-3A) Original condition runs and drives, many new parts asking $5000 or would consider trade for any Jeep/Willys CJ, Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40, or Boat.
Many new parts, in good running condition. The following items are NEW: clutch & pressure plate, brake master cylinder, head light switch, dimmer switch, water pump, head gasket, fan belt, points, plugs, plug wires, coil, cap and rotor, rebuilt carb. Radiator boiled out and professionally referbished. Brakes have been gone through and new wheel cylinders kits installed. Drivers seat bottom was re-done with pink and white vinyl. All lights work, all gauges work, new tires on rear, good used tires on front. Jeep runs and drives great. It is missing the original top and top frame, spare tire holder and the rear bumper. Clear title.”
http://grandisland.craigslist.org/cto/1911324234.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3150.
Brian spotted one of these hard to find FJs.
“1964 willys ice cream trk rt hand drive 4cyl auto approx 80 k miles. Truck has on board generator signs work music box works needs to be freshened up a little call billy top hat.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.
It’s not much of a VEC any more, but it still has the indents at the very least. The tires and rims appear in good condition. This might be a good price. The seller notes there is no rust, but there is an odd plate underneath the passenger step.
“Runs, no rust,283v8,less than 300 mi on motor,roll cage.bikini top,lifted, many extras,custom made rack on back removable,good tires 5 total”
If the parts are good, this might be a good price (or perhaps even get it for less). It looks like the suspension needs some reconfiguring. It has some nice rims, a ramsey winch, and a rebuilt chev 350 among other items.
“This is my dream project I started 6 years ago. I have run out of time, money and patience, so make me an offer and get it out of my garage.
-Titled 1953 Willys CJ-3B sitting on a shortened 1979 Waggy frame.
-Dana 44 axles
– New 16” eagle alloy wheels with Cooper Discoverer tires 285/75/16
-Newly Rebuilt Chevy 350 engine
-Th350 tranny
-Original Dana/spicer 18 transfer case w/adapter to tranny
-Painless wiring kit still new in box
-Ramsey #8000 winch””
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1911733700.html
The seller says the parts are all there (though not shown) and the body is in great shape.
“i have a jeep cj3b highhood for sale with a clean title. its a resto that was not completed i bought it years ago,looks like i’m not going to get to it soon.i have almost all the parts to put back together the pics only show the roller but it comes with tons of parts.the pics don’t show any rust because it only has one small spot on the body and thats it, this thing is in amazing shape. i’m asking $3000 obo or would be interested in trades”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/ctd/1912119469.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3995
I can’t tell if there is rust around the edges or not.
“This is a 1962 Willys Jeep FC-150 4×4, with the original working snowplow. The F-head 4 cylinder engine starts and runs good, but burns some oil. It is in driveable condition and ready to be restored. Priced at just $3,995.”
I’m not sure what’s all here.
“Basket case. Flat fenders. Body rough.”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1910568123.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Assuming the data plate belongs to this jeep, I’d guess this jeep to be a late ’46 at the earliest — not that it really matters given the custom mods.
“NO TITLE NOT SURE IF IT WAS BUILD BY SOMEBODY OR IT IS ORGINAL WITH THE BED.WHEN I BOUGHT IT THE OLDER GENTELMAN SAID IT IS A 1945 BUT I’M NOT SURE WHAT YEAR IT IS IT’S AROUND THAT YEAR FOR SURE. HAS A FLATHEAD 4. HAS 3 SPEED TRANS IT RUNS AND DRIVES IT JUST DON’T HAVE BRAKES.HAS LOW AND HIGH RANGE 4 WEEL DRIVE ALL WORKS DO HAVE WINDSHEILD TO GO WITH IT.”
