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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. This section used to be split into jeeps, parts and other categories, but recent changes to eBay will require this information to be recoded.
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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
I suppose the story goes like this, “One day, I parked it in the field and couldn’t start it, so I left it there …”?
“Perfect project vehicle or parts car. Has not run but 4 cyl. motor still turns.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
Note the bottom blue tub. It has the custom dash that I’ve seen on 5 or 6 or jeeps from California. Also, it appears that it doesn’t have a driver’s side gas inlet as a part of the original design. Anyone know anything about these bodies?
“I have 2 1940’s willy’s tubs the one in the photo the grey one on top has fenders hood tub and windshield frame – needs grill and tailgate and the blue one on the bottum is just a tub I am willing to sell them together or apart please call.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This jeep has a variety of upgrades.
“1950 Willys CJ-3A, NO RUST, very solid all steel body on 79 DJ-5 frame, 231 Buick V6, Almunimum radiator, push fan, 400 turbo automatic transmission, Dana 20 transfer case, centered dana 44 limited slip flanged axle rear end. 3.73 gears, Dana 30 front end with new 11in brakes. Drives like a new Jeep. Full roll cage with padded top tubes, new steering wheel,tub is durolined. 33×12.50×15 tires with less than 1000 miles driven. 2″ receiver hitch on custom square tube rear bumper. gas tank under back. Levi Strauss edition front and rear CJ-5 seats. New turbo mufflers. All new wiring. Tilt wheel, saginaw power steering, new Rancho front lift springs and 5000 shocks. Bikini top only. Engine runs strong, cold starts and warms up fine, compression is good in all cylinders. (I do not know any mileage of car or engine). This is one a CLEAN, V6 Automatic cj3a done right. zero rust and garaged.”
Here’s a good reason to head up to Priest Lake, Idaho.
“Came off a 1959 Willy Jeep. Old school- complete, and works great, with 100ft. of cable. Call between 7am, and 8am. and 5pm and 7pm daily.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“VERY NICE! 1953 CJ 3A WILLYS. RESTORED BODY OFF-ALMOST-NUT & BOLT RESTORATION. 16,267 MILES. PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING ON THIS JEEP HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW OR REMAN PARTS. REMAN MOTOR. COMPLETE CLUTCH SHOCKS & SPRINGS. ALL NEW BRAKES & HYDRAULICS. RUST FREE ORIGINAL BODY. NEW WINDSHIELD ….”
UPDATE: Was $2450. **SOLD**
This might make an interesting rebuild, assuming the body isn’t too bad.
“We have here a good running solid 50 year old Willys Jeep. Original miles 20,000 was used on farm and stored inside until I bought it 12 years ago. I have never put plates on it and only used it to plow my own driveway. I have had it stored out side the whole 12 years but never on the road in salt. I am selling due to knee surgury and unable to work the clutch in the small cab thus I had to get a full size truck to plow with. This 4 cyl Jeep plowed better that the full size truck with the V-8 engine. Would like to see this go to a new home and be restored – the old truck deserves restoration – or just to go ahead and plow for another 50 years.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
It seems like it is riding a little low.
“This jeep has a Buick V6 225cid and has a Warn overdrive installed. The transmission and transfer case has been rebuilt. It has a Dana 44 with a Locker and the front is a Dana 25 both with 4:11 gears. It has a working 6000lbs winch that is wire on both the inside and outside. She runs good and is drivable. The tags have just been renewed and are on the way. It has 31 x 10.50 x 15’s and the brakes are good. This will make a great project that you can do just about anything with. Price is $4,500.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(11/15/09) A gremlin engine? I don’t know anything about those. This also has an overdrive.
“this is an excellent runner driver has a newer gremlin 4 cylinder transplanted in it has the warn overdrive everything works well brand new tires has camaro tilt column camaro seats 4 point harness and full roll cage also has aftermarket toolbox seat in rear so best offer trades lets talk fastest”
Right in the middle of drafting a post about DJ-3As vs Galas vs Surreys, the internet managed, once again, to derail my efforts. In the middle of doing a picture search, I stumbled upon the Islamabad Jeep Club. Hmm .. that’s in Pakistan … could that really be a jeep club? Not only is it a jeep club, it is one of the three clubs from Pakistan on the internet with sites published entirely in English.
I admit, this is something I didn’t expect. I admit, despite my attempts not to preconceive, my entire conception of Pakistan is desert, Camels and a mirror of Afghanistan — a montage of movies and news footage. That was my view of Pakistan.
Here’s a video from 2008:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mt6hwbkmG0
Now I’ve learned there’s more. So, for your educational pleasure, below are snapshots from each of the three websites I found in Pakistan and a pic of the wide range of 4wd vehicles that attend the Islamabad Jeep Club events. You’ll see a wide mix of old flatties, new 4wd vehicles, and everything in between. Finally, while checking out the Offroad Pakistan websites, I ran across a wonderful post about the rebuilding of a Ford F1 from California, which I cover in the post below this one.
And, from the Islamabad Jeep Club, comes this photo that shows the wide range of vehicles that are in their club and/or attend their events. You can view more photos here.
As I note in the above post, I was checking out the 4×4 Offroaders of Karachi when I found this gem of a story. It’s a beautiful rebuild. I’d sure like to know why the builders wife wanted an F1; a rather strange request! Here is an excerpt:
“Soon after we got married, my wife Sabiha asked me to get a Ford F1 truck for her. I tried my best but could not find any in Pakistan. Some thirty years later, on one of her visits to America, she found one in a small town called Dry Town near Sacramento, California. She convinced the owner to sell it to her and I think she got it for $140 (exact amount she has not told me – only that it cost more to have it towed to our friend Javed Akber’s house in Sacramento). Till we could figure out how to have it shipped to Karachi, for over a year the Ford truck remained parked in Javed’s garage (while their own two cars remained out in the open).” Read more …
