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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 $1500.
“i have a 64 fc 170 one ton flat bed. its in average shape for its age. motor turns over but needs a full pupm or regulator. i bought it to restore but dont have the time anymore. will take 2000 or best offer as is. tires are up and good and i can get pics if you would like. solid lil truck. has pump assembly on front for snow plow but no blade.no title but can be gotten through dmv”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500
(06/10/09) I’m unfamiliar with the types of 4×4 or jeep racing in Montana.
“RACE READY!– 1953 willys CJ5 race jeep, powered by Chevy small block stroked to 388, approx. 450 hp, turbo 400 tranny, buckshot mudders on front, Super Swampers on back, 8 point roll cage, 2 seats w/covers and 5 point safety harnesses, races in sportsman class, mud bogs, sand drags, obstacle, tuff trucks, this jeep has won countless races and its ready to go! $6000 OBO”
While it’s not a jeep in form, it certainly captures the spirit of a jeep in function. Two alternators, three batteries, and a host of features make this an unusual vehicle. The most recent cheap jeep was launched in 1974 for the purpose of desert and mountain travel, not unlike the way original mountain bikers back in 1976 utilized old tough schwinn bikes to tackle the mountains. It’s singular purpose –the next ghost town or bust — was a cheap, but dependable vehicle capable of on road and off road travel for thousands of miles over the period of a week. This vehicle is still used and images and video from 2009 can be found on the website along with links to all the places these intrepid adventurers have visited over the past years (scroll to the bottom of the homepage). View the video below to learn a little bit about the unusual features of this vehicle (or go to their video page).
Steve Ricketts writes on the westernghosts.com website, In 1974, I acquired a 1966 Pontiac convertible from another customer. This time the price was $75.00. Like the Chrysler Imperial, the Pontiac needed a lot of work. After extensive engine repair and a transmission rebuild and modification, it was able to be driven to my house where the first Cheap Jeep (Chrysler Imperial) was stored. The transformation from old cheap jeep to new cheap jeep began. The finished product is what you see today.
It is highly modified, and works better for our purposes than anything we could buy today. It is easy to repair on the road, and parts are readily available. It carries more than “regular” jeeps and is a lot cheaper to replace should it become necessary to abandon. I would really hate to take a $30,000+, four wheel drive (Blazer/Bronco, etc.) on one of these trips. At the very least, the paint and body would be badly damaged. It would also be next to impossible to repair in the field, and a very real possibility exists that I would someday have to abandon it. After all these years of use and modification, I still have less than $800.00 invested in the Cheap Jeep…and that includes the original purchase price.”
Looks good.
“This is a 1946 jeep willys with a chevy 350 engine has only 36,000 niles on it.edelbrock intake,headers,lots of extras.lexas leather seats.previous owner did full frame off restoration.has high and low with seperate overdrive.very low gears.dana rear ends and detroit lockers.lots of extra parts.$9500 obo call robin at 559-974-3197”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1409540139.html
This thing actually runs. It sounds like this might be a good deal. Plus, the seller needs to sell it quickly!!
“Unfortunatly, I have run into some finacial issues and am not able to do what I would like with this Jeep. I pulled it out of a barn on one of our farms after it had sat for probably 20 years; Replaced the fuel lines, put in new plugs, and flushed the tank FIRED RIGHT UP! It has the original engine in it not sure what exactly it is and i believe the axles are dana 44’s? The tires all hold air and has newer black wall wheels. There is no title for it willing to write a bill of sale but it is being sold as an “Off road Vehicle”. It does not have any seats and needs a new steering wheel as well as a battery but have one that I can throw in there to show you how well it runs. The Brakes will need a service aswell. The 4 wheel drive works very well and all gears work aswell. I am looking to get rid of this ASAP! So all offers are open for discussion. Please call or email me with any other questions that I can answer! (971)226-9489 Dan.Dyrdahl@vzw.blackberry.net.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1409263978.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
It appears pretty stock, including sporting the 6 volt system still.
“Nice little classic jeep. Lots of fun! Runs good. Fairly original..just a few after factory changes. Still has 6 volt system. Need to sell to pay medical bill.”
A nice roll cage, a brand new winch, and a clean look body make this appear to be a good deal.
“i am selling a 57 jeep cj 5, body and frame are very solid. runs perfect, brand new winch hardly used. has lots of new parts. brand new tires, new springs. new carb. any questions call 998-4984.”
UPDATE: Was listed at $10k
It was stretched fairly nicely in the back compared with the patch between the hood and grille in the front.
“This custom 58 Willy is powered by 350 4BBL Chevy Motors, Turbo 400 automatic transmission, Chevy 1/2 ton front and rear axles, rancho schocks custom made leaf springs, new break system, new steering system, heavy duty full cage roll bar, Mickey Thompson 35×12.5 tires. Plus a box of new stuff that is ready to be installed. $10,000 or OBO!! This is truly a one of a kind!! A must see!!! ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It’s got a new winch. The tires look good. It also has a big foot pedal. Do you need any more than that? I’m not sure why it has lights in a 2 pics and not in the other two pics.
“It is primarily for off-road use only. 6-cylinder engine; it runs but smokes. No title. It has a new Warn 8000lb. wench mounted on front. $1500.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3250
(09/22/09) The winch looks unusual on this.
“1951 JEEP WILLYS CJ2. GOOD CONDITION EVERYTHING WORKS, FRONT WINCH, AND ROLL BAR. 3250.00 OBO.”
There have been a few mods, including some usual changes involving the tail lights. It appears the tailgate has been filled in?
“1953 Willys CJ3B Jeep.V6 with manual trans. Is in great shape for a 53. Has new clutch, brake and clutch master cylinder. Full 6 pt roll cage. Race seats with 5 points. Needs some TLC but NADA low retail is $3,350. $3000 obo
May trade for Rail Buggy or a crazy offroad crawler. Call 330-447-5343”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/1407286410.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000
(02/11/09) I’m not sure what a Canadian transfercase is?
“Must sell! 1946 Jeep Willys Flatfender with a Vortex 6 cyl. engine, autotrans, Canadian transfer case, Positraction, 8 ton Warren winch, Four wheel drive,and roll bar. Also has 2 gas tanks for going out in the hills and an old ragtop. Runs, and current on tags. Please call David @ (541) 409-2805 . ( 8am-8pm PST).”
UPDATE: Still Available
Here’s a running VEC for only $1600. The paint is a bit rough, but no obvious rust.
“1946 CJ2A Runs good, Good tires,Clear title, 4cyl flathead engine. Email or call Tod 970-406-2033. Located in Silverthorne about 70 miles west of Denver on I70”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1353817341.html
UPDATE: The website’s online purchases and inventory is offline. It appears they are gearing up to allow users to use Major Credit Cards rather than just paypal. Though Stone Tire calls the tires Ugly Dog, I suspect these tires are the same ones made for the Import/Export Tire Company by Comptred and called V-Grips. It appears Import/Export also sells the other two tires as well and other offroad retreads.
UPDATE (06/07/09): I sent the company an email, asking if they could potentially make a desert dog for racing and sending them some examples. I heard nothing back from my June 7th email.
Here’s a company out of Tennessee called StoneTire that calls itself the top resource for retread and offroad tires on the web. Here’s three of the offroad tires they sell.
Jim’s become a good friend. He is full of stories, jeeps and life (and apparently cooks some mean brisket, too). Derek Redmond gave him a call the other day and asked him to do a story for the CJ-3B Page. It’s a great story and a nice synopsis of a good niche he’s carved for himself. You might also remember that Jim builds seat covers that have been selling very well — buyers around the world are enjoying the covers. Congrats Jim! Below is one of his before and after projects (go here to see more pics of this):
Before:
After:
Gerald sent some really sad pics to me with an idea … let’s create a “Last Ride” category. We’ve all seen one or more of these jeeps: Something so rusty, so damaged, so modified, so mortifying that the grass is holding it up.
So, I’ll put up two posts tonight (courtesy of Gerald). If you have some pics, see some pics, or save some pics, send them my direction and we’ll add them to.
Gerald writes, We bought this about 10 years ago and finally decided to pull it from the weeds. We needed the rear axle. The frame collapsed as I stood in the rotten drivers compartment to steer the wheels while being pulled by the tractor. It was truely it’s last ride. We will pick it over and save some stuff. Check out the shackle lift.
Gerald writes, Here is a 1970’s Canadian version of a M715. These fell of a flatbed truck and sat for years until I got them. They were a waste of time, but could not resist.
Gerald writes, Here is an old Jeepster I took apart back in 1980, Nice plate floor…….and mini terra recaps I may add.
I was doing a Bing.com search of jeep images and ran across jeep4ever’s poster/sign/art page. Check out all the images at Jeep4ever.ca.
This has been sold to a reader. Congrats!
Appears in good condition.
“Runs very well. ALL original. 100 miles on Rebuilt original engine, radiator.Original starter re-built. Has PTO/winch with 100 feet 3/8ths cable. Has tow hitch with 2″ball socket.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1850.
It sure looks like this is a good deal.
“I have 2 Jeeps for sale.. The red one won’t turn over but is complete but no title..The green one has a clear title and is in excellent condition and needs a windshield but I pulled the engine to replace the rear main seal and it still needs the seal and gasket set installed and it would be ready to go.Both jeeps and all the parts for $1850.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
It appears a good deal of work has already been done on the drive train.
“This was a resto pogect needs to be put togather IHAVE ALL THE PARTS. Clean FL title. This Jeep has a PTO drive very rear.”
This is a project, but sounds like a good foundation for a road/trail jeep. it includes an over drive an Dana 30 with an ARB Locker.
“1963 Willys CJ5 with a rebuilt 1978 Buick 231 V6 backed by a rebuilt T18 4 sp with OD. Has Model 44 rear end with 4:27 gears Power Lock locker and Model 25 front same gear and locker. Comes with extra Model 25 and a Model 30 with ARB Air Locker. Tub was removed sandblasted, repaired and primed. New wiring kit needs to be put on has a Brand new Best Top soft top and 31×10.5×15 about 95% and many extras. This is a ground up restoration just need to complete. Medical condition prevents me from finishing this off everything is here just need to put it together. This is a full deal I will not part out so please don’t ask. CALL 253-845-1301 for more details or to make appt. look at.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1406321529.html
Here’s a cool old winch.
“Koenig Iron Works Winch front PTO driven. this came off of an old Willys Jeep. I only have the winch, none of the drive lines that hook up to the transfer case. The unit free spools and locks into gear. Call and leave a message if you are interested. 505-670-8419. I will return your call as soon as I can.”
http://santafe.craigslist.org/pts/1406721078.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
There’s been a few changes made to the dashboard.
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I have a 1946 Willy’s Jeep for sale with trailer included. Make Offer Serious inquries only!”
