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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.
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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 .
Here’s an old Willys Toy Jeep
“Vintage 1940’s Willys Jeep from MARX Toys. Closet fresh. Jeep measures 11 1/2″ long hitch to front bumper, 5 1/2″ wide and 5 7/8″ from wheel to top of windshield. Push on the steering wheel and the horn honks. This toy was definetly played with in it’s day, but very cool…. ”
UPDATE: Was $1100. **SOLD**
“1941 Willys Jeep, 4 cyl. flathead engine, tow bar attached, original gas tank w/cap under seat. Restoration project that never materialized.”
A reader asked me to post this for his friend. This CJ-7 includes a fiberglass body.
“This is a 1976 Jeep CJ7, 6 cylinder, auto trans. The Jeep has a nice Four Wheel Drive Hardware Fiberglass body which cost $2200 new), it has two hard tops, two sets of hard doors and a full soft top. The bad is that the frame is shot and will need a replacement. If you have a CJ7 project going, this would be great for the body and other parts. Call Bill 330-808-224six ”
It looks like a tiny periscope sticking out of the hood. Otherwise this looks solid.
“1947 CJ-2A Willys Jeep 4×4. Rebuilt engine, hubs, and brakes. Gone through. Tow bar. $3000.00 obo Carl 970-785-6121”
I’m pretty sure the other stuff isn’t included.
“Came from CJ2a should fit 3a. Needs Sanding and a coat of paint”
Too bad these aren’t 10″ wide; instead, they are only 7″ wide.
“Jeep mags 15 x 7 for the 5 x 5 1/2 bolt pattern set of four 100.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This isn’t a perfect restoration, but it looks good. I’m pretty sure that’s a CJ-2A body though, unless someone put CJ-2A corner brackets on a CJ-3A body.
“GROUND UP, BODY OFF RESTORATION, 1951 CJ-3A, 2172 MILES SINCE COMPLETION, ENGINE & DRIVE LINE HAVE BEEN GONE THROUGH INCLUDING NEW CLUTCH, ALL NEW BRAKING SYSTEM, NEW EXHAUST, NEW LIGHTS, 12 VOLT CONVERSION, REMANUFACTURED STARTER, NEW BATTERY, NEW BELTS & HOSES, NEW IGNITION PARTS, NEW DUPONT PAINT (FACTORY FARM BLUE), STARTS, RUNS & DRIVES GREAT, GOOD HEATER WORKS GREAT, NEW SOFT TOP & DOORS, ALL NEW GAUGES INCLUDING SPEEDO WHICH WAS REPLACED DURING RESTORATION …”
Here’s a seller who will trade his Gremlin for a Willys Jeep. Somehow, I just don’t see that happening, but you never know!
“I have for sale a 1972 AMC Gremlin, restoration started, mechanically good condition, has auto transmission and PS, some rust, has patch panels in floor, solid, ill take $2500 cash (firm) or trade for 60s or early 70s jeep (Willys or Kaiser Ph: 615 888 2385, before 10 pm ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
“1954 CJ3B WILLY. NEW TIRES, NEW LEAFSPRINGS, APPX 8000 MILES ON ENGINE, MUFFLER, CLUTCH. $7000 OBO. MORE PHOTOS AVAIL. UPON REQUEST. NO DELIVERY.”
No doubt the price will drop, but it’s a good looking jeep.
“This Jeep is a CJ-2A Jeep Willy, made after WWII, the CJ stands for civilian jeep and was based on the ones used in WWII. This Jeep was fully restored by its previous owner, a former military mechanic who spent a lot of time restoring this vehicle and making it run amazing. After his death his wife sold it to us because we were friends and her kids didn’t want it. Runs amazingly, fully restored and hasn’t been driven off road since restoration, no scratches dings or even tears in the seat cushions, an instant parade, car show or whatever vehicle, this was the original ATV and can go anywhere you want it to, asking $18,000 for it, reasonable offers will of course be considered, email me for more info, pricing, pics or whatever. Email me at Hekatonheres@gmail.com thanks for looking”
No pics and little description.
“engines, transmissions, axles and misc. 970-620-3010”
This FC looks in good condition.
“1959 jeep willys fc-150 pick up rebuilt engine but body has 7900 miles on it. sandblased frame alot of work is done but needs some minor thngs plus a new paint job to make it amazing”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“Jeep is complete with stock engine, trans, etc. Bought for project car.”
Here’s someone from my hometown interested in buying a CJ-5 or Willys that doesn’t need work.
“Looking to buy a Jeep cj5 early years 1973-1978, also interested in willys jeeps to.No auto tranmissions looking for great shape rig send me your details dawgfan54@hotmail.com Location not a issue.Not interested in one that needs work…….Thanks”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $9000.
Here’s an interesting project in which a good chunk of money has already been invested. I don’t know if the seller will get his money our or not. The seller mentions this is a rare wagon model. I’m unsure whether this is true or not.
“Start off with a little history of this rare Jeep Willy’s Panel Wagon. This is a windowless panel wagon with rear delivery doors (sometimes called ambulance doors) that was a special order forest service vechiles. Some of the rarest vehicles to come by now a days. It was once used for a top fuel car in Seattle some years ago About the only thing that’s fit’s the original jeep is the body.The rest is a ground up restoration converting it back to a 4 x 4 with a ton of labor and cash put into it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Listed at $1400
It runs. It even stops now.
“I bought this Jeep twenty years ago and rebuilt the engine. Since then I have only used it to plow snow in the driveway. I recently replaced the brake wheel cylinders and two brake lines to get the brakes to work. I used it 20 years without brakes; I never went fast enough that I couldn’t stop by lowering the snow blade. The lights don’t work; I never needed them. I never had it registered on the road. There is still a license plate on it from 1976. I imagine that was the last time it was registered”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650
I wonder what the diameter of that rollbar is? Looks pretty big around. This might have minimal rust, but somethings been done to the steps.
“No time to rebuild this toy. It is in very good condition with minimal surface rust. Tub in great shape. This is a project vehicle. The last time it ran was a few years ago. It has a F-Head 134 I4 (4 cycle). The oil filter has been modified and the electrical is 12V instead of 6V. I am not going to snow anyone over or waiste their time – the engine could be siezed! Also available = The front bumper is heavy duty with a PTO Wench, however, the PTO on the Jeep has not been installed ****Not included in Price**** …. “
UPDATE 2: I’ve made a major adjustment to my basic wiring schematic. This fixed my alternator issues and got my volt meter working correctly.
Major Changes:
Here’s some links I used to resolve my questions:
Below is a video that documents the third start of the engine. It’s pretty brief, but I didn’t want to do much more than idle it at that time.
The main issue with getting the engine to work was that I simply had the distributor wires in the wrong places .. i was off by 180 degrees. Once I fixed that, it started immediately! Frankly, I was surprised when it started. I only swapped the wiring because I saw someone else on the web with a HEI distributor with the wires opposite of what I had done. Since I was out of ideas, I figured swapping wouldn’t hurt anything and, VIOLA .. it started instantly!
Once I had it started, I had to go back through and fix some of the mistakes in the wiring I had made, including discovering and fixing a key wire that ran underneath the jeep — that was a pain!
Now, most everything works. One key issue is that the alternator isn’t working. But, I think I should have that problem solved by tomorrow.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
“This is a running street driven crawler , needs some TLC that is why I have dropped the price , I am going to have back surgery and can no longer work on or enjoy it . Have over 12k in to building it and saved most recites . My loss is your gain and is a must sell right now.”
I am guessing the year of this jeep based on the serial number and the CJ-2A website production serial numbers. This jeep includes a Monroe Lift.
“Nice CJ2A Willys Agri-jeep with a Monroe lift. starts and runs good. Monroe lift has been off of the jeep since the mid 1970s. The previous owner used it to run a bush-hog cut fields. Hydraulic hose are dryrotted and needs replaced. Tires and spare in good condition. comes with air cleaner, hydraulic pump (missing rubber bushing), resivor and control valve, PTO belt drive, PTO V belt pully. The body has rust and is not straight at all. Paint less that fair. leaks oil. It needs restored but i don’t have the time to dedicate to this project.”
UPDATE: Was $12,500. **SOLD**
When I first saw it, I thought it was restored to original. Instead it’s a custom restoration that seems half original and half custom, which I think hurts the value a bit.
“1954 JEEP-WILLYS CJ-3B, 4 Cylinders, 3 Speed Manual, Call about this completely restored Willys. Complete off-frame restoration! Everything is new. Road ready! Invested $13,500 in the restoration, just looking to get my money back. I have all the receipts. There is only 60 miles on rebuilt engine, original miles unknown, Must See to Appreciate!”
UPDATE: I received some pics from the seller. The holes aren’t all that bad (I’ve dealt with worse), but the right rear wheel well has seen some stress. I’d have to look at that much more closely. I believe the body is the same as my old jeep, which was a light duty body. The good news, the area over the transmission looks like it’s hardly been touched. This is usually cut up.
The windshield is certainly unusual.
“1944 Willy’s Fiberglass tub, hood, & fenders. $200 o.b.o. Call Clint @ 559-346-1650.”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/1272390677.html
This might not be a bad price.
“1942 M.B. willys jeep new motor 2,500 O.B.O Dale 602-499-1066”
UPDATE: Was $4400. **SOLD**
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A Flat Fender. Original 134 cubic inch L-Head “Go-Devil” motor that was completely rebuilt top to bottom by a well-known professional establishment in Sumner – Bow Tie Performance -. It was pulled, rebuilt, and then all the accessories were replaced too: brand new fuel pump, water pump, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, oil filter, all fluids replaced, new motor mounts, new lines and hoses, carburetor rebuilt, sprayed with high temperature paint and runs like a dream. The transmission is the original 3-speed T-90 which works great clutch and throwout bearing were inspected and did not need replacing, new transmission mounts too. The transfer case is an original Dana 18 twin-stick. Frontend is the Dana 27 open with original lockout hubs. The rear is an offset Dana 44 with a limited slip. ….”
