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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: Jeeps still available
(02/23/2010) There might be some value here.
“I have 6 jeep willys dated about the 40’s or 50’s.One is running.All the drivetrains and motors are there.$1800 for the lot!Call 278-2441 2 jeep tubs too $300 each”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/1647245093.html
When we last checked in with Gary, he’d just bought this CJ-5 off of Craigslist. Well, Gary’s been busy this winter getting his Jeep ready for fun this year. He’s got some work left, but his progress looks great. Thanks for sharing!
UPDATE: **Sold** Was $2750.
“1964 FC-170 4×4 truck 3/4 ton, 6 cyl hurricane engine, 3 speed standard transmission, good body, good floors , great front cab corners, good title, great windshield, 9 foot steel bed, complete, runs, needs brakes bled out, 2750.00”
John spotted a flattie with an engine that has a serial number we don’t recognize. You can see the pics below. As far as we both can tell, the engine should start with a “J” rather than a “V”. Anyone know why?
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
I’ve got a couple good guesses as to why the battery isn’t charging. Both are a cheap fix. This might be a good price.
“I have decided to sell my jeep willys. Its a 1960 with a 302 v8 engine in it. The engine is good but needs the cooling system worked on in it.For this I would prefer for someone to trailer it home due to overheating. It does have a few oil leaks which is typical for a jeep 50 years old. The body is in great shape with very little rust (like 5%) The interior is complete with newish seats and all gadges work. There is an electrical issue with the battery not staying charged but it should be an easy fix. Ive just lost interest and want a bike. This is a great jeep and would be an awesome project for someone with some time and very little money to invest.”
UPDATE: Was $3500. **SOLD**
This looks good and includes a winch and overdrive. It appears mislabeled as a 1942.
“V-6 Buick engine, overdrive, 8,000 lb. winch, all new suspension, beefed up drive line, good also as a tow-behind.”
This is a ‘real nice’ ‘CJ-5’ that has no wheels. It needs seats. The exhaust manifold is cracked. It’s got the ‘factory’ 4 inch lift. Do you suppose this was parked on the hill before or after they took the wheels off?
“Hey. I’ve got this AMC Jeep CJ5 that i’m trying to get rid of cause my wife says ive got to many vehicals and she needs the money for her asthma medication. Its real nice has the odometer shows 83000 but i think it has rolled over about once. As you can see there arent any tires but wheels shouildnt be too hard and expensive to find. for an extra 400 bucks and can throw in set. Im not sure of the year cause i dont have the title but i know its got the AMC 258 inline six so that might narrow it down. My brother had it running last summer but we never drove it on the highway cause i put the rims and tires on my pickup. its got its small issues but since these are getting hard to find its a very good deal. needs seats. the exhaust manifold is cracked and i think it needs the carb cleaned. its got the factory 4 inch lift and the brakes work. Let me know if you want to come have a look at it.
thanks ray.”
http://montana.craigslist.org/pts/1650138319.html
This might be a good price, depending on what needs help.
“Runs but needs help. comes w/2 spare grills,2 fenders,hood,4 spare tires on rims. Call Me 775-200-8447”
http://reno.craigslist.org/rvs/1649810976.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“1949 Willys CJ3A Jeep with a clear Texas title in hand. The body is in great condition with little rust. The toolbox is solid and not rusted through. This was to be a restoration but I don’t have the time to complete it and I’m wanting it to go to a good home to be completed. It is a runner and can be driven. It has a long list done to it already and parts waiting to be installed … All new parts were purchased through Walcks4wd.com and the motor was rebuilt on March 3rd 2010. It is a driver and is in good shape. The transmission is in good shape. The transfer case has some slop in one of the levers but works fine. It’s at the point of needing disassembly, cleaning, painting and reassembly. This is a great restoration project and requires very little in new parts to complete it. I am asking $5000 negotiable. I have much more than that in it already. This really is a good deal.”
This sure looks good for the price.
“1960 Willys CJ5– GREAT CONDITION for a 60’s model ! Front PTO winch. original 4cyl motor. $2350 OBO ! Needs a good home ! MAke me an offer I cant refuse ! 918-476-5246 h 918-694-4948 cell John”
http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/1649810481.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,900.
It looks good from a distance. Not a 1951.
“I restored this 1951 Willys Military Jeep with M100 trailer to original condition. Many new parts; brakes, wheels, shocks, exhaust, glass, canvas, seats, new rebuilt engine, transmission, differential, paint, electrical, lights, fording equipment, etc. The jeep is registered and has a clear title. I won a trophy for the class at a local car show this past fall. I would like to sell the jeep and trailer as one unit for $19,900.”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $4500.
This looks nice and has a number of additional mods not listed, including the updated column, swing pedals, and more.
“Willys Cj3a Jeep on 72 Cj5 frame,fiberglass body.V6 4-brl,4-speed. 3 tops, 1 full 2 bikini 2 inch lift with 33 inch tires.Runs great.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000
(01/06/2010) “This is a rare 6 cylinder 1949 Willys Jeepster. The Jeepsters were constructed only from 1948 to 1950 and only made a limited number of the 6 cylinders starting in mid 1949. This particular car has been featured in an article in Open Road Magazine. The engine has recently been rebuilt and the rest of the car is almost fully restored. This car is a head turner. I can’t tell you the number of times someone has come up to me and asked what kind of a car this is and that they think it is one of the best looking cars on the road.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300.
(12/17/09) It runs and apparently stops, too.
“1955 Willys Overland cj5 RUNS AND DRIVES!!! TAKE IT ON THE BIG HUNT RIGHT AWAY! You could make this one nice project! Or… enjoy it as is! -Runs and drives! -Tow-Bar on front. -Bikini-top, Heavy-Duty Vinyl cover, -Gas Can. -Heater. -Spare tire with rim. -Lots of extra parts.
An all around fun vehicle to tool around in. Take it camping, take it hunting! Tail lights are already set up for easy connection so you can pull this behind you on the big deer hunt! You see a lot of Willys Jeeps sitting around in fields and back lots that don’t even run and people are asking crazy prices for them. Here, we have a running and driving piece of history! ”
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/09/09) It seems like there is something funky about that steering wheel, but I’m not sure what it is. The steps are missing and the back appears patched. It looks rust free.
“1950 m-3 willys jeep,4cy.turbo,4×4.new transmission,5 newtires.soft top.towbar,new plugs and points,needs nothing,runs great.new tag.extra new brake shoes in box,new clutch parts in box.great toy!!!!!!!!!!!!! call 405 672-6824 ask for LARRY garage kept.”
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1649938693.html
If you like maps and history of the US, you’ll likely find this STATISTICAL ATLAS
OF THE NINTH CENSUS (1870) fascinating. Even better, all the maps are available in 300 dpi (a 256mb download)! It’s fun, in map-geek way, to see what cities were listed and which were left out (Ex … Olympia Wa shown, Seattle Wa not)
Below are a couple map examples. Click on the map to get a higher resolution version. The first map shows a mapping of the woodlands. At least in the western half of the US, with which I’m most familiar, I think that’s a pretty accurate assessment of how the woodlands appear today (though the trees are likely newer and shorter).
And here’s a geographical map:
This looks to be a mish mash of parts.
“1943 CJ2A Jeep that runs but no brakes, this would make someone a good project or get brakes working for a river buggy, it does have title and has current tag, $1500.00 CASH ONLY”
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1648022843.html
Here are a few parts.
“I have 3 fenders 1 willys and 2 gpw. 1 cj2a hood, cj2a or m38 fuel tank and a post war engine with bell housing clutch and t90 engine is missing head and t90 is missing top cover. see pics please call 602-741-0721”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/1649093981.html
Mike’s in the Illinois area. He’s looking for a T-98 Tranny for his CJ-2A with a F-head. Drop him a note if you have or know of one at mikester51@comcast.net.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
This doesn’t look too bad.
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A. No engine, No title. $1,000 firm. As is, where is. Coolidge AZ”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $1000
This is part of an estate sale. The price will be lowered in about 3 weeks.
“I am clearing out my dad’s estate and have for sale one ‘53 Willys Jeep Wagon. This is original. No engine changes or aftermarket changes. I mean original as in 6 volt and generator charger. Jeep has 81,050 miles, never really a daily driver. Used mainly for fishing, hunting and then snowplowing my dad’s neighbor’s driveways after my dad retired to the country. Not too much time spent on salted roads. Engine was rebuilt years ago by a professional mechanic (my dad). Machine work was done by Hatch Grinding. They milled the head and balanced the crankshaft to the rods and pistons. The F head engine runs well. The rust on tailgate is lower than I’ve seen on wagons of this age. Also has the original wood guides on the floor. Brakes don’t work right now. We have not been able to remove the master cylinder cap yet. We soaked it in WD 40 and will try again in a few days. Now for the minuses, which I feel are lower than you’ll find on other old wagons. The needs are right fender (bad dents), front bumper, grill needs to be chromed. Glass in some windows is bad. Has extra glass but could be just as bad. And, of course, as any project wagon needing restoring, a complete interior redo. Body is solid with low rust, just a couple of holes, with 1 pin hole under driver’s floor. Jeep comes with extra seats and wheels. A little work and you can drive this while you restore. I can provide 15 high resolution photos to serious inquiries. We must communicate by phone first. Starting this out at $1000. I have 3 months to sell and will lower price in about 3 weeks if not sold. Snow plow parts to be removed unless you want to buy a snow plow also”
Dan found this unusual flattie. The price isn’t bad and the blending process seems to have been done pretty well.
“selling a 40 willies jeep body on a 1990 blazer chassis. this thing is alot of fun great for camping, wheelin, work wagon or what ever. runs real well has 4.3 v6 auto trans. hi and low 4×4 32 inch bfg kwa (brand new tires) willing to let go for cheap have lots invested. 2000 dollars or a running samurai gets it.contact me 208 691 2675”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1648761613.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Here’s one in the wild.
You don’t see these everyday.
“Up for auction is a really cute little single-seat, cedar squirrel feeder fashioned after a 1942 Willys Jeep used during WW II. It’s fun to watch the squirrels sit in the driver’s seat and eat. And the best thing about this Jeep is it runs on corn cobs, so you won’t go broke at the pump! We have the one pictured outside our window and the squirrels just love it.
The feeder is loosely fashioned after a photo of a 1942 Willys my 11-year-old son and I came across. We thought it would be fun to turn the photo into a feeder. So, we drew it out, cut it out, and (after a few redesigns) had us one of the more unique squirrel feeders on EBay. These feeders have quickly become one of our biggest sellers.”
UPDATE: Still available. More Pics.
(9/14/09) Three ‘small bugs’ with this, according to the seller.
“This Jeep is ready to tear it up and built to take it. It started as a full body restoration project. Powered by a Buick V-6. Chevy sm420 4 speed tranny with hydraulic clutch. Dana 20 tranfer case, 1983 Toyota diffs. Front has disc brakes and all new bearings, seals, gaskets, 529 gears, ARB air locker with high steer kit. Rear has spool and 529 as well. Full roll cage. Chevy power steering and gear box. Warn 8274 standup winch. Half cab top with rear window. All sitting on a set of 38.5 super swamper boggers with a matching spare. The tires have 95% tread and are grooved and siped for max traction. Rancho rs 5000 shocks. The body is solid and has no rust. All new fuel and brake lines. There are 3 small bugs. The exhaust neads some tlc.The fuel tank and steering gear box each have a small leak. I have a spare gear box and lots of other parts. I also have a complete extra motor that has 300 miles with a bad rod bearing. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE. 360-870-4116”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/1648696760.html
Strangely, I’ve never experience anything in my jeep like these drivers did …. (I think these are both images from Life Magazine, too — I will have to double check this)
