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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 .
No obvious rust.
https://nmi.craigslist.org/bar/d/rogers-city-49-willys-jeep/7122868352.html
“rLooking for a Yamaha rhino. I have a 1949 willys to trade. Buick v6 . Different frame and drive components”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
It’s a good price on an older soft top. Looks like it requires a 3A/M-38 windshield with the channel.
“This top came off of a Willys CJ2A. This is an older style with no tears or rips. Everything is here including all mounting hardware, brackets, snaps and doors. Please email with contact information and I will get back to you.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
Possible rebuild core.
“Used L134 Engine from Willys Jeep
Engine has low/no oil pressure
Good Core or Rebuild
Email with questions
Make Offer
As shown (no Distributer, no Carb)”
Not running.
https://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/d/cambridge-willys-jeep-1942/7123154581.html
“1942 Willys jeep
Engine complete, not currently running.
Local pickup
Cash
Offers considered”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-springfield-1948-willys-cj2a/7118227358.html
“I hav a complete Willys CJ2A Jeep that is all original. Body is pretty much shot. The motor ran when it was parked two years ago. Also have a rolling chassis with a New Jersey title. This would be a great start to a build because the frame is in good condition for its age. ”
It’s missing the rear and one side glass.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/atq/d/rutland-willys-jeep-arctic-top/7113275134.html
“Aluminum cab closure for Willys Jeep. It was on a 1947 CJ2A. Windshield glass intact. Missing side and rear. I will consider trades anything old and cool.”
UPDATE: Still AVailable.
(10/03/2019) Includes a plow. Has some wood sides that I imagine are covering a rough body.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pts/d/stoughton-jeep-willys/7121521840.html
“1950 Jeep CJ3A – have plow also.
Was my project but moving soon.
Wood on sides (see pictures).
Not started in some time.
Complete. Unmodified original.”
Mark and his son Tom have assembled another video with Drew at the Jeep Farm, this time it involves the rebury of a CJ-5.
Marked form FS-F514105, this brochure highlights some of the tool bar implements available for jeeps, including the Rotary Lister Planter, the Conventional Moldboard Middle Buster, The Roatry Bottom Middle Buster, the Field Cultivator and the Row Fertilizer Attachment.
Barry Thomas suggests that some or all of these may be ex-newgren items that, following Newgren’s struggles, Willys-Overland began to market and sell under ‘Jeep’. I’m not as versed as some folks on the individual implements, so maybe someone can confirm this?
One thing is clear to me; Willys-Overland did not devote much marketing resources to this sales effort. These brochures are pretty simplistic compared to many other marketing documents of the time. Maybe there was a small team with a tight budget assigned to try to make something happen with this niche of farming and implements?
Unlike the other brochures in this group of seven, this was the only one-page brochure and it lacked a form number.
This unusual little lighter is engraved with Willys, Packard, and Mack. Kenneth B. Schleicher ran a dealership out of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, for fifteen years. He passed away in 1984.
View all the information on eBay
Vintage Redilite Stick Lighter KB Schleicher Mack Willys Packard never used”
UPDATE: **Sold**
(05/10/2020) Seems a good price. Radiator has been swapped.
“1947 Empire tractor, s/n 5184. This tractor runs well. Tires are in good condition. We were told by seller who owned the tractor since the 1960s that the first owner had a custom haying business & the tractor kept overheating pulling a self powered bailer so he installed a McCormick Deering radiator. Sellers family built the 3 point lift & blade to clean barn stalls. Empire tractors were made with same engines, transmission, transfer case, and differential as Jeeps.”
Has a new body.
https://houston.craigslist.org/hvo/d/hallettsville-1947-willys-jeep/7117230444.html
“Super clean 1947 willys Jeep. Has new body. Rebuilt transmission. 12volt swap. Pto Winch. $9000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.
The floor appears to have been fiberglass/replaired. Has a variety of small mods.
“For sale: 1948 CJ 2A This jeep is mostly stock except for a roll bar, radio,
turn signals, tow bar, and seat belts. This Willys is in good shape although it needs bigger tires. Asking $5200 or make offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500!
Seems a fine price.
“The original model of Warn’s iconic electric winches, the Bellview Winch is 8,000 lb rated and was produced by Warn industries until 1974, when it was replaced by the Warn Model M8274, which is still in production today. These winches were popular ad-ons to old Willys Jeeps, International Scouts, Early Broncos, and 4×4 pickups.
The winch works with manually actuated cables that fix to the dash-mounted control panel, and run through the engine bay to the winch and the knife-switch. The cables control the power-in function, the clutch, and a manual drum brake. It is VERY uncommon to find one of these winches with the original under-dash controls (complete with factory WARN blue cables) as well as the control switch.
This winch was a factory option on a barn-find 1974 Bronco, and its serial number shows that it was one of the last Belleview winches to be made at the end of 1974. It would make a great piece to add to a vintage restoration, or use as is on any vehicle, as a similar new M8274 costs around $2500.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.
(03/22/2020) The Kelly top appears to be for a CJ-5.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A
Solid body and frame
Original flathead motor was rebuilt several years ago, runs good no smoke
Has been converted to 12V, electric fuel pump and solid state ignition
Stops good-new master cylinder, brake shoes, etc.
New fuel tank, sender-electrical system has been gone over, lights, brakes, turn signals, gauges-all work
Has a Kelly metal top-can be easily removed
Make a great off road or farm jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Roger Martin shared this one. It’s a project.
“This is a rolling 47 Frame and early 46 body. Frame is in very good shape. It has the axles, transmission and transfer case. Driveline’s included but not on it. It’s a floor shift that seems stuck in gear. Also have another tailgate, extra frame (needs some repair), windshield frame, Floor pan parts, 3 in the tree Trans and Transfer case (not the one shown in the back), tow hitch, tow bar, extra set of axles, and some misc parts.
Has mags and 1 original wheel, steering box or seats. I’m in Orem, Utah I might sell parts separately but would prefer to sell it all. Looks like i’ll be moving soon so I’ll entertain offers and trades.”
Has a new body. Listed as a 1949 CJ-2A.
https://wausau.craigslist.org/cto/d/nekoosa-1949-willys-cj2/7122397563.html
“Solid, brand new Phillipean sheet metal
New radiator and battery
Frame off restoration
Excellent running condition
Like New”
It’s a project.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/new-waverly-jeep-cj2-48/7115884949.html
“Clear Title, for re assembly. Eng/trans/tansfercase all new parts ready to be reinstalled. good frame/drive line/ body fair. “
Chris spotted this wonderful video showing the capabilities of ‘Jeep’ Audiovisual unit. There are lots of great details, including how to use the PTO to power the generator which operates the equipment. So cool! Thanks to Indiana University for preserving this unique film!
If for some reason the video doesn’t work correctly, go here: https://media.dlib.indiana.edu/media_objects/1r66j7359
I can’t imagine that Willys was fielding enough Land Rover questions that the sales department thought it needed to highlight the Jeep’s advantages over it?
Here’s a reasonable price for a circa 1952 4 Wheel Drive Booklet. It appears in pretty good shape. You can see a scan of this here.
View all the information on eBay.
“This is an original 8.25″ x 5.5″ 20-page Willys Motors booklet made for Jeep dealers to help familiarize them with the 4 X 4 features & help sell their vehicles by showing they can go anywhere,anytime,under any conditions.It’s in nice condition with only minor wear on the covers”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It’s listed as a 1947 CJ-2A, but it looks to be a 3A.This half top is a curious one. It looks like it’s been built out of galvanized metal? If so I suspect it’s a home made one, perhaps modeled after a Porter & Reed top?
“Pulled this out of a Quonset a couple months ago, it’s a cool little Willys Jeep but I already have a CJ2A and this is one project too many.
Hasn’t run for about 4 years, I asked the guy how long he’d had it he said, “I put those 1973 plates on it. ”
We have not tried to start it, the oil looks good and it has antifreeze in it, the gas line is disconnected at the fuel pump, they had a little can on it last time it ran. The engine has pretty good looking red paint so I asked him about that. He said they had it rebuild a “Long time ago.”
Has a solid looking Kelly top. Could be a good price. It was bought and has been owned locally in Leadville.
https://rockies.craigslist.org/cto/d/leadville-59-willys-jeep/7121228182.html
“16200 original miles on hurricane 4. All original except for radiator,hoses, front fenders, paint,seats, wheels and new tires. Have doors with broken glass.Runs good. It was bought here in Leadville at jeep dealer in 59 by original owner and I became 2nd owner in 2001. Realizing I probably will not find time to restore.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5750.
(07/25/2018) Has a Bobcat fiberglass hood, an f-head and some other updates.
“Looks and runs great. I’ve owned for 5 years and made the following upgrades:
-new clutch
-transmission overhaul
-new steering unit
-new radiator
-new generator
-new brakes
-new gauges
-new stereo
Over $11,000 invested. Recently purchased a UTV and no longer use the Willys much.
4-134 F engine. Top is in excellent condition. Custom rollbar, heater, wipers and turn signals. All fluids recently changed.”
