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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 .
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“This is a very good project with alot of extra parts.
Clear Wis title.
Motor set in jeep but not hooked up also comes with two other motors and a rebuild gasket set.
New windsheild frame.
This is a very original jeep that has not been altered.
Call 715 238 7one 3 six”
UPDATE: price dropped to $3800.
(12/09/2012) This doesn’t run. The drain holes and the tool box are gone. This might have been through a floor replacement.
“MUST SELL 1948 cj2ajeep willy for sale . all part . just need to be put together. not running , but just a little tune up and it will run. i work days call between 4 pm and 8 pm . for more info. 715-232-0077 or email me. cash only please when you pick up the jeep after buy it”
http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/3558814700.html
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“1949 Willys CJ jeep has undergone an extensive frame-off, nut and bolt restoration and is ready for its next assignment. Call Phil at 715-456-0036 for more information.”
No Title.
“Hello and Thanks for looking at my listing. Up for sale is an old Willys Jeep that was my Dad’s. It does not run and I do not have a title. Selling for parts or project. If interested call John at 815-319-1233.”
http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/3067960333.html
Today is your lucky day ….
“If you’ve been looking for a Classic, World War II Era Willys Jeep, Today is your Lucky Day! I’ve finally decided that it’s time to give the Jeep a new owner. And I’m going to miss it! If you’re interested, call quick. People ask me every day if I’d sell it to them. As you can see from the pictures, it looks great. Painted a Military Olive Drab with US Army Symbols and many special touches. The Jeep runs well and has a complete engine rebuild (by professional Jeep experts). All of the work records are available. Asking $14,500 or best offer. Call 715-235-7465 or email rockwell@rocketmail.com”
http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/2673308959.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/24/2010) It’s got a nice old top, runs and drives.
“1946 Jeep Willys; Motor is a 1953; Runs drives; Call/text 715-299-6763 ask for Ryan.”
http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/1967518877.html
This looks to be a good price. This might have been one of the ’48s with the spare on the driver’s side and the bow top holders on the passenger side.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A. Runs great; Low time on rebuilt engine; New brakes; Reupholstered seats. 715-822-8394”
This looks good.
“frame off restored has a flat head 4 cylender 3 speed trans hi low 4×4 runs and drives great clean title also has been converted to 12 volt aftermarket wireing system or i would be willing to trade for nice 4×4 truck or other restored car of equal value im asking 5500 obo”
<– Day 5 – Wed. May 8th: Don’s 1962 Wagon and Mr. Jangles | Trip Overview | Day 7 – Fri. May 10th: From Iron Mountain to Mackinaw City –>
Following a night at a St. Paul Super 8 that we can’t in good conscience recommend — maybe it was the guy we saw peeing outside near the front door that dampened our enthusiasm for the place — we awoke to rain. It rained all day and into the evening. It can stop anytime!
In the meantime, we started the day by returning to the Minnesota History Center to complete our research. After finishing, we spent some time touring the Minnesota History Museum. The museum’s building is beautiful and many of the exhibits were cleverly designed. We shared the museum with 1,000 grade school kids who must have had sugar injections before they entered. Ok, maybe it wasn’t that many, but it sounded like that many!
We even located a Wurlitzer Juke box, so of course had to take a photo:
We definitely had a ‘blast’ at the museum:
By the time we completed the museum it was lunch time, Ann and I headed to a meeting with Jonathon McDonough, who with his brother Jim, operates the web company and data center out of St. Paul that powers eWillys. Jonathon is a jeep enthusiast who owns a yellow M-38 he’s had since he was 14.
At Jonathan’s urging, we met for lunch at Cossettas in downtown St. Paul. He made a great choice. Ann and I both loved the place. We both chose a lasagna packed full of tasty sausage and covered in a rich tomato sauce. It was fantastic.
After our lunch, we toured the market area of the restaurant. I feel fortunate that we aren’t towing a trailer, because it would now be full of italian food. Forced to limit our selections, we bought some freshly baked italian bread, a small chunk of sheep/cow cheese with black truffle, and some specialty butter. If you are ever near St. Paul, check out Cossettas. It’s a treat for the eyes and the stomach!
Picking one loaf of bread wasn’t easy.
During our meeting with Jonathon I received an email from Adam. He’s got a 1951 CJ-3A that has a pretty beat up body, but a strong power train. It’s even been featured in JP Magazine. Adam suggested we stop by Max-Bilt in Eau Claire, WI.
Max-Built is a jeep rebuilder and product manufacturer that was started a few years ago by Adam’s good friend Phil Norvold. The company’s first shop was the basement of Phil’s home, but after many late nights of basement work, Phil’s wife strongly urged him to find a space far enough away from their home so she couldn’t hear him working at 2AM.
So, in November of 2012, Max-Built moved into its new shop at 6129 Sandstone Road, Eau Claire, WI. It’s located on highway 93 one mile south of I-94. If you are driving by, you can’t miss the place with all the jeeps out front. So, thanks to Phil and his father Mark for entertaining us and showing us around.
Phil and I outside the Max-Bilt shop
Looks like a good setup.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/tls/d/clear-lake-hobart-250-dc-portable-welder/7410964702.html
“Hobart 250 DC Portable Welder. Runs great. New battery. 70 ft cables. Set up to carry torch. Jeep Willys engine”
Has a variety of mods.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/d/cameron-1948-willys-jeep/7178601909.html
“High and Low 3 speed-302 Motor-33 inch Rugul M/T w/Chrome Wheels-Dual Exhaust”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5700. The hardtop is unusual.
(10/31/2017) Includes a variety of extra parts.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/snw/d/durand-willys-jeep/6876319819.html
“This is a well maintained 1946 CJ2A that runs well and is kept in the garage when it is not being driven. Title is clear and Mileage is about 79,000 and climbing since it is usually driven for short trips every week or two during the summer. No front end shimmy. Frame is solid and bumpers are straight. Electrical system is the original 6 volt configuration. All gauges work along with headlights, taillights, blinkers, horn, and dash light. Heater and heater fan work well. The winch was manufactured by Sears and is operated by a hand crank. The body is in decent shape and would be a good candidate to restore. It has a hard top with doors that are easily removed by pushing out the hinge pins and the rear upper gate removes like a storm window. The entire cab can be removed by unscrewing four large wing nuts around the back, and two j-Bolts holding the roof to windshield frame. There is a modified bus seat that fits nicely in the back for more passengers.
Also included are lots of new and used parts such as clutch and pressure plates, clutch rebuild kits (still in WWII packaging), front axels, U-Joints, Carburetor, differential (New still in cosmoline), new in the box sealed beam headlight, starters, tie rods and ends, water pumps and much more….
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