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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. 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: Now for sale here.
“54 Willys powered by a Ford 289. It has a 3 speed with a Dana overdrive, a new 4 core radiator and a new carb. It runs well and is a blast to drive. The rubber is in almost new condition and if you do get stuck the Warn winch will pull you out. It has a bikini top so if your going to drive it in the winter you best be a tough one. Give me a call if you have any questions.”
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(03/08/2010) This has been nicely restored.
“This 1946 Willy’s is in grand condition and ready for the road, on or off. The restoration consisted of sandblasting chassis and parts, rust proofing, primer and paint. New parts include: clutch, shocks, wiring, battery, radiator, brakes & brake lines, gas tank, all gages, windshield, lights, jack, winch, & auxiliary tank. Original engine has been repaired and upgraded with a solid state electronic ignition. The undercarriage has been sandblasted and painted black. This vehicle looks and drives like new.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
(01/21/2010) Now this is a huntin’ Jeep.
“1955 Willys Jeep 4 Cyl F-Head 4X4, Completely Rhino-Lined Flat Green inside and out (this alone cost $2000.00), 4 Gun Racks and 1 Bow Rack, New All Seasons Corn Spreader (reinforced to protect spinner unit), Heavy duty overhead off-road lights, Very large front game basket / rack, Normal size storage basket / rack on back for ice chests/gear, High lift jump seat with seatbelt and additional covered storage compartment underneath, 10 ply tires & spare mounted on rear of jeep. Recently replaced brakes, alternator, starter, battery and wiring. Maintained regularly for the last 10 years. Perfect for hunting or ranch use but not street legal at current point. Runs good and quiet. Extremely simple to work on and can still get parts at almost all auto parts stores. Bought bay boat and wife is making me sell this. Can email additional pictures if needed. Best Offer. ”
So, I pulled the driver’s side head and inspected the head and cylinders. You can see in the pics of the valves that the number #1 cylinder isn’t buring as well as #3 and #5. Also, number 1 cylinder looked a great deal moister inside as well. The head gasket appears fine.
I’m still uncertain what’s causing the problems as I haven’t spotted any cracks yet. As a refresher, here are the problems:
1. Some exhaust or blow-by escapes into the block and escapes out the intake manifold (or out the driver’s side head).
2. It sounds like it runs well until under pressure such as more than average acceleration, then it seems to run rough, until the acceleration is let up a little.
3. Some coolant residual appears in various places after running the engine (in the form of a slightly white foam).
4. I have leakage of slightly watered oil that leaks from the oil dipstick and from the valve cover. I can slow this greatly by disconnecting the PCV unit from the intake manifold.
Here’s a few pics (note cylinders #3 & #5 have a little liquid from pulling the head, but the #1 cylinder is much damper/oilier).
Here are some useful engine examples from howstuffworks.com. They have a number of linked pages devoted to engines. You can start here. Here are some examples of what you will see …
Here is a classic engine (how stuff works page link):
Here is an overhead cam example (how stuff works page link):
This is an inline 4 example (how stuff works page link):
This is a V example (how stuff works page link):
And here is an electrical system example (how stuff works page link):
http://www.ewillys.com/wp-admin/post-new.phpHere’s several part jeeps.
“Willy’s Jeeps’s, $600 each. If interested call Ed @ 909-855-9897”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/1655160047.html
This looks pretty solid.
“1944 Willys Jeep. Pretty much all original military jeep. It does run and drive but needs a little TLC. It’s located in Dewey. $2500 or best offer. Call Fernando at 928-237-7394. Thanks for looking. I do have seat cushions for it.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1655058526.html
I’m not sure it’s the best price, but this is an interesting trailer in good shape.
“This classic trailer has been kept inside for many, many years. Korean War era Classic, and well cared for. Faded red paint doesn’t appear to be original, but tires do. Manufacturers metal ID tag includes “P K H 1952″. Grip handle emergency brake, carrying handles. All original, right down to the tires, Nothing has been altered, just a few holes drilled and some tie downs attached.
This is a must see for anyone really interested in extremely good condition, stock miltary trailer. One man can easily move this trailer around, and the brake works perfectly. Call me at 787 (one one nine one) 1191 or email me here. Price is firm. I’d rather keep it than sell it too cheap. Thanks, Dan.”
http://medford.craigslist.org/for/1654509144.html
It runs, it stops, it has a full cage, it has an overdrive … it’s a deal!
“This is a 1964 Willy’s CJ5. . Runs very strong. 289, 3 speed. Some rust. Needs front U joint and tags. Clear title. Warn overdrive, full roll cage, newer tires, custom dash, tilt wheel, power steering, dual tanks. Could drive it home. has soft top also. 541-942-5691”
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/1654164101.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was priced at $7500.
This looks nice.
“CJ3B SAND JEEP 9” REAR END, WILLAMS AXLES, TURBO 400, CHEV 406,”
