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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.
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 .
“Body, frame, and title from 1961 Willys CJ6 Jeep. The CJ6 is a rare model that was a 20” stretched CJ5. I will delete this ad as soon as sold. If interested, please send me an email with your first name and city. Include your telephone number if you’d rather discuss on the phone. Because scammers like to send “Is it still available” messages to harvest email addresses, I will ignore those”
“Two items for sale, different prices. Sorry, no part outs. I do not reply to texts or email. Phone calls only, leave a voice message and I’ll call you back. Thanks.
1. 1948 CJ2A rolling chassis: this is the “late” ’48 frame, thicker steel, same frame used for CJ3A and CJ3B. Steers, brakes work, trans and transfer work, radiator, this would make a great chassis to build your old Jeep project on. Front crossmember has been modified, new repro front crossmember included. $950
2. CJ3B: this sale includes the 3B body tub, windshield frame, hood, fenders and grill. Tub is rough with rust, dents bondo, other sheet metal in pretty good shape overall. $750″
Lost biscuit finally arrived in Prosser, though The Jeep is a shadow of its former self. The original 3.8L V-6 was burning oil badly out of cylinder one, so while replacing the engine I also replaced the transmission, switching from an TH350 automatic to a T-18 with a low first. But, I could never find the time to complete that transition. Engine placement, driveline angle, and header angles seemed to fight me the entire transition. However, now that Biscuit is here, I’ll eventually have some time to devote to it (first, the race jeep’s seat will get adjusted for my height, then I will deal with Patterson’s generator and with the brake-clutch pedals, then Lost Biscuit).
To get Biscuit home, first I had to install a winch onto the tilt bed. After thinking through various ideas, I came up with a trial system that secured a winch frame to the tilt deck, but used a vertical angle against the from of the tilt deck as added leverage for the winch.
Here are some of the pieces I started with:
This shows the underside of the tilt deck. The square tubing in the pic above this one was drilled and bolted to the deck, with the bolts going through the wood and into angled pieces on either side of the hydraulic arm. I figured that was the least invasive way of mounting a winch (for now).
This shows the completed platform bolted onto the deck. Note how the front angle piece on the left sits down in front of the tilt bed. This allows the tilt bed to open and shut:
UPDATE II: Here’s the YouTube version. There’s background music that might offend the DCMA, so not sure if YouTube will keep the video live or not (They’ve taken down another video of mine for background music — music that happened to be playing in the car at that time of the video).
UPDATE: I’m not sure if this will work for everyone or not. I worked on my MacBook Pro and on my iPhone. I can upload to YouTube later today, which should make it more speedy to load (it takes a short time to load before playing.
Check out this unusual hanging and spinning jeep calendar that Chris found on Facebook. It’s not an easy calendar to read, nor is it all that practical, but it’s certainly a rare jeep item! Given it shows that January 1st fell on a Friday, this appears to be from 1960.
Rosemary, the queen of Halloween in her natural habitat (part of the garage converted to a dungeon the night of Halloween, 2015).
My mother-in-law passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 76. She was a complicated woman. As I’ve alluded to in the past, her declining health was a factor in the summer-long hiatus of eWillys.
Between the pandemic, her cancer and her COPD, the last two years have been full of medical appointments, oxygen machines, 911 calls, drug management, and patient management. Two Christmas’s in a row have been interrupted with Emergency Room visits.
Much of the work (and frustrating grief) fell into the hands of my wife, Ann, who, through the deaths of her sister and father (both from Huntington’s disease years ago …. a terrible way to go), along with the deaths of several other relatives, has become someone of an expert in palliative (end of life) care, especially related to COPD and/or congestive heart failure. She was a huge asset to my father during his last years and I’ve learned a great deal from her about end of life issues.
My MIL was both grateful for our help and critical of our help during her ill years, because she could be critical of most anything. One of her favorite statements was, “whoever designed this [whatever it was] should be dragged out and shot.” We heard this more and more as she got more and more confused about technology and life; but she was certain she was right and the designer of said service/item was wrong. In fact, she was usually right about everything, whether she was actually right or not.
UPDATE IV: Here’s another Knox, this time owned by Clint. It appears to have a few mods:
UPDATE III: While searching for any info on Knox trailers, Brandon ran across this post. So, he sent in some pics of his Knox trailer. He recently sold it.
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UPDATE II (From July 13, 2021) : Here’s another example of a Knox trailer that Jared recently purchased:
UPDATE: Barry worked with Periscope Films to get a higher quality version of the film and preservation of the original film. Read more here: https://www.farmjeep.com/revolution-in-farming/
“1954 Willy’s Jeep CJ3B
4 wheel drive, 3 speed, was restored in 2006 by Pioneer Jeep, Peabody,MA. Was recently gone thru – original radiator has been re- cored w/ new coil. New carburetor, fuel pump, distributor ,sparkplugs and battery. Comes with 6 ft snow plow and bench seat for back , also original mechanical manual, Chilton repair book and replacement parts catalog. **** Serious inquires only**** , PLEASE no trades or low ball offers.”
“Bought at factory in Ohio new by a returning GI and driven to Minnesota and used on the family farm. When he retired it was stored for many years. I bought it in 2017 and got the first license for it as well as a bonded title.
Did a frame off repair replacing some body frame members sandblasting painting and undercoated the body. Truck bed liner material on the floor inside. Painted the frame black and body navy blue.
Rebuilt the transmission and transfer case. Replaced the clutch and ring gear. Replaced the fuel tank, sending unit and fuel line. Replaced brake lines with steel lines and master cylinder. All new tie rods and ball joints and kingpins. Drained and replaced all fluids and wheel gaskets and bearing seals. Continue reading →
“Jeep runs, drives and stops as it should! Jeep has been in the family for a long time and has been used almost daily for the last few years. Good tires, brakes, new fuel pump, fiberglass body tub and Best Top. It does need a windshield glass.
I do have original steel body tub and fenders, but these are not included in the listed price.”
Randy’s got this CJ-2A for sale. Contact him at 1 775 289 2653.
“1948 willys cj2a “lefty” . All new wiring, guages, brakes, glass, tires and tubes, exhaust, radiator and upholstery. Rebuild 1967 Buick v6. Saturn overdrive unit. Frame off restoration.”
“(Jeep, Ford, Willys, Alcohol, SBC, TH 400, power glide, CJ, five point, Dana 60, ladder bar, straight axle, Sand Dunes, Street Racing, Fiberglass) Clear title and collector plate.
MSD 7AL-2 with two step full wiring/gauges/switch panel. Dana 60 rear end/, 6:17 gears/with spool. 2WD Wheelie bars. Full float leaf spring suspension with ladder bars.
Reverse shackle with straight axle front end. 32 x 14.5 x 15, Rear tires: staggered Super Scoops with tubes, Front tires: Desert Track, by Sand Tires Unlimited. 12 point cage, five point harnesses, suspension race seats mounted on cage, Seat covers in excellent condition. Halon full suppression (extinguisher) system. No motor. Set up for SBC on alcohol or gas, plus power glide or TH 400.”
“EVERYTHING has been refurbished, rebuilt or replaced. No rust. My intention was to remain original (except it has functioning turn signals and a low-cut in speed alternator). If you’re interested, contact me and we’ll talk about it, or better, come see it. Clean Colorado title.
Work done / new parts:
Go Devil L Head 4 cylinder 134 Engine was rebuilt by PO
Rear differential rebuilt
Transmission rebuilt
Transfer case partially rebuild
KN air filter
New exhaust system
New Solex carburetor
New radiator
New wheels Continue reading →
UPDATE: Sorry, but just this one post for Saturday. Besides the long day, I’m just not feeling my best (not Covid or virus-related). It’s been an on-off issue for the last week or so. I see a doc about it in a few days.
At the start of this video is a modified jeep named ‘Deloris’ built to keep the driver pretty mud free inside the cab.
0:00 “Doloris” on jeep with unit sign and formation sign painted out.
0:09 Artillery tractor also has unit and formation sign obscured. Transfer of Canadian forces from Italy to the Netherlands had been kept a secret. The obscuring of the signs may be part of that effort.
“1952 CJ2a project. Jeep is set up for a small block Chevy. Currently it does not have an engine or transmission, however for another $500 I can provide one. Stock axels with the split windshield. Has cage bucket seats new headlight and tail lights spare tire mount. It is a clean tub and chassis to start a build with. No title, however does have VIN plate. Jeep is located in Las Vegas NV”
“Serial number 818XX
Frame and data plate serial number on glove box match
Clear VA Title
CJ2A engine-turns
T84 Transmission, shifter stuck
Left frame rail rusted through in one place
Driver seat F script stamped
Body panels are riveted panels, not original
Tub has extreme rust
Missing inner windshield
Missing tailgate
Drivetrain appears complete.
Rolls, steers. Located in Smithfield, VA.”
“paint color: custom
title status: clean
transmission: manual
Rebuilt and upgraded 1948 Cj2a Jeep.
Engine- 327 Chevrolet with Edelbrock rpm intake, Edelbrock carb, performance cam, new small base circle Distributor and coil, headers, new flywheel, new clutch. New Hydraulic clutch master and slave has been added.
Drivetrain & brakes- has stock axles and transfercase. Axles have had brakes updated to 11” drums from 72 cj5. Power brakes and top swing pedals from Jeep Wrangler. Lift leaf springs. Transmission is a Muncie car 4speed, super fun to drive, has a overdrive that can be shifted between gears giving 8 forward gears in high range and 2 reverse gears.
Tub and interior- has new Jeep Wrangler top swing pedals added & new gas pedal, new steering with removable wheel, new seats, updated gas tank, new battery, new battery box, fresh painted roll cage, new spray in liner, newer best top soft top. Has new windshield as well. Runs and drives and stops and steers well. Has tow bar. Only thing needs, is to hook up headlights, & heater fan. Clear Title In hand
“Drivetrain: Engine: 283, guessing 60s vintage. Trans: TH350, have 2 one is bad, one supposedly good. The trans is sitting in the Jeep and a crossmember is built. Xfer: D18, have two xfer and one Overdrive, OD is matched to at least one of them. Axle: Mid 70s Waggy Dana 44s. Front has high steer arms on it. Rear is offset Radiator: New universal Aluminum Body: Body is fair for a 48. CJ-2a winsheild Tube has been cut for bigger tires. Have the front fender, have seen better days. 6 point tube cage, no idea of material. Attic Aluminum top, most window broken or replaced with lexan. Frame: Frame was cut off at center of the front axle bump and replaced with 4” box tube. Ended up moving the engine forward (3” from previous mounting point) for more firewall clearance. Reverse shackle was added. Was going to use FJ40 axles so spring mounts are to narrow for the waggy D44. This is a PROJECT Located: Kennewick WA”
“1946 Cj2a project. New MB body, hood, fenders, grill and windscreen frame. It have an f head engine rather than the L head. Ran when we took the old body off. The tub is manufactured to fit over the T-90 transmission on the 2a”
Major Frank Owen, publisher of SEAC, The 14th Army’s Newspaper,” narrates this video showing how they attempt to distribute a newspaper to the 14th Army. One shot shows a jeep mobbed with soldiers looking for a copy of the paper.
“Title reads: “Front Line Newspaper. Exclusive Commentary by Major Frank Owen, publisher of SEAC. The 14th Army’s Newspaper”.
Burma (Myanmar) and Calcutta, India.
Various shots of soldiers and mules advancing through mud in the jungle of Burma. Various shots of men firing shells. Various M/Ss of British soldiers in jungle seated around fire drinking tea. They look tired and dirty, flies buzz around them.
Various shots of editorial office of the SEAC (South-Eastern Asia Command) newspaper, including C/Us of Owen and Len Jackson, sailor in Royal Navy and editor of the paper. C/U of female typist at work on Remington typewriter. Various C/Us of Photostat copies of overseas edition of News Chronicle, Daily Mirror, Cardiff Times and Belfast Telegraph. C/U of Owen on telephone.
C/U of man looking at photos. Various shots of Indian men casting the moulds for the SEAC newspaper. Various shots of SEAC newspapers coming off printing press. Various shots of Indian men sorting and addressing newspapers.
Various shots aeroplane landing on runway. Various shots of newspapers and mail being unloaded from aeroplane and onto a jeep. The jeep arrives at army camp. There is a big scramble as soldiers clamber onto jeep to get newspapers. C/U of British soldiers looking at cartoon strip ‘Jane’ in paper. M/S of patients receiving newspapers in Burma military hospital. Various shots of newspapers being dropped by parachute to soldiers on front line. Good C/Us of soldiers reading papers.”
I’ve been spending the last couple weeks stalking Craigslist, trying to find a good price on a drill press. A couple days ago I found a Jet in great condition for $250, but I called to late on that one. After searching some more, I finally found a 16 speed drill press for only $100. So, I drove up to Ellensburg (about an hour and a half north) and picked it up today.
It turned out the seller was a long time farmer who used to own a machine shop (along with a 3000 acre farm) outside of Hermiston, but he downsized to a hundred acre place in Ellensburg. Because of that, he didn’t need the drill press. He said it worked great, but sometimes one of the chuck teeth would stick when changing drill bits. One thing that made the deal worthwhile to me was that he included the drill press vice and a notcher, two tools that together, when new, are about the value what I paid for the whole package.
Add into that, $50 for a never-used 40″ John Deere Aerator (Piece at $489 and Home Depot) and I’d say I had a good day shopping!
The funny thing about the visit was that the guy had grown up in Prosser (where we now live) and owned several Willys Jeeps (a 1956 CJ-5 was his high school vehicle). Small world.
There’s only a brief shot of a jeep, but I found the footage of the gliders compelling.
Various shots of aeroplanes all marked with D-day signs standing in an airfield. A motorcycle and jeep drive up a ramp into the planes. Various shots of the paratroops as they prepare on the ground.
The aeroplanes taxi and take off for Holland, planes include Halifaxes, Stirlings and Albermarles, as well as Horsa gliders and Wacos. Air to air of the planes getting airborne and flying in formation out across the Channel. Ground to air formation of Dakotas passing over Belgian town, people look up at the aircraft. M/S Dakota plane that has crashed into a panzer tank burning in a field.
Aerial shot of the gliders casting free and heading to ground, they land. Various shots of paratroops parachuting to the ground in Holland. Various shots of planes in the fields.
This video show Dwight D. Eisenhower driving a jeep on his own and meeting with various soldiers.
“American General Dwight Eisenhower (Ike) in a jeep driving off. Several shots of the American soldiers. Several shots of a group of people gathered around a jeep at the open air camp, tents in background. General Eisenhower in a group, he shakes hands with a man. gets into jeep and drives off. Various shots of the British and American army, navy and airmen lined up on field. “
