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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.
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 .
UPDATE: Was on eBay
Craig forwarded this great photo of a little boy ‘peddling’ Good Humor bars.
“LARGE SIZE: 19″ X 13″ Canvas ~ Image size: 16″x13″ READY TO FRAME”
Dan found this potential deal. It’s worth a look.
“Selling a 1952 Jeep Truck 4X4, Rebuilt 4cylinder engine, 3 Speed Transmission with new clutch, New brakes, wheel cylinders and brake hoses.New wiring harness that needs to be install. It runs but it needs to be register,last registration was 2009. It has rust on the body. Serious buyers only if interested you can reach me at (415)407-1218.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4015346218.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This looks solid.
“1948 willy’s cj2a
with snowplow and lots if extra parts
strong running. $4,000 or best offer.”
This looks good.
“52 Willys m38 Jeep
Stock numbers matching motor, motor has been rebuilt.
4WD.
Front winch.
Floor shift.
$8000.
See it at Midway Auto Sales
323 Towson Ave
Fort Smith
Weekdays 9-5 Saturday 10-1
479-785-5317”
http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/ctd/4014734579.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Not sure how much is salvageable, but the tag looks good.
“1945 Willys – Overland Jeep CJ2A chassis w/drive train. This is the 308th CJ2A off of the assembly line. Includes what you see and more. Column Shift. Original rear diff w/floating axles, transfer case, transmission, suspension, front bumper. Also included is an extra bell housing, drawbar/hitch, and carburetor (probably junk). The engine is not original and is frozen. Have the cylinder head. .The right front wheel is rusted out. Great for a restoration project. Would like to sell this to someone interested in getting this get back on the road. Will sell parts otherwise.”
It’s a project.
“1964 FC 170 JEEP CABOVER FLATBED PICKUP
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
4X4 STRAIGHT AXEL
CLEAN OREGON TITLE IN OUR NAME
“NOT MANY OF THESE LEFT THAT ARE SALVAGABLE SURVIVORS!!!!!
COMES WITH LARGE BUMPER AND GRILL GAURD
(THIS IS MY WIFES PROJECT) SHE HAS ACTUALLY DONE A LOT OF WORK, THAT WILL SAVE SOMEONE A LOT OF TIME. WE NEED THE $ SO IT HAS TO GO, UNLESS WE FIND ANOTHER WAY.
EVERYTHING IS THERE PART WISE, WINDOWS, RUBBER, ECT. MOST OF IT SHE TOOK OUT AND PUT IN TOTES TO MAKE SANDING AND WHAT NOT EASIER. I CAN SHOW YOU WERE IT ALL GOES. SEATS ARE IN GREAT SHAPE. WILL DEFFINITLY NEED SOME WORK, BUT FOR A RESTORE/COLLECTOR ITS NOTHING NOT FEASABLE. MOST OF THE CAB OUTSIDE HAS BEEN TAKEN DOWN TO METAL AND PRIMERD, THERE IS ONE SPOT SHE HAS NOT DONE ON THE TOP(HARD TO REACH) SOME OF THE INSIDE HAS BEEN TAKEN DOWN AND PRIMERED AS WELL. WINDOWS GO UP AND DOWN, I FIXED DOORS SO THEY OPEN AND SHUT.
WILL COME WITH A 305 ENGINE BLOCK (NEEDS A LITTLE TLC) AS WELL AS THE TRANSMISSION THAT IS STILL MOUNTED IN THE VEHICLE.
THIS IS A TRUE STEAL AT THE PRICE, RESTORED THEY GO FOR THOUSANDS.
$1600 OR BEST CASH OFFER EASY TO MOVE HONESTLY BUT WILL NEED TO BE TOWED WITH FLATBED.
541-956-3008”
http://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/4015265406.html
Gary contacted me tonight to ask if I knew which year of jeep body my father used for his CJ-5 rebuild. It was a good question I didn’t know. I’d never studied the Renegade stripes. My research was not exhaustive on this, so please feel free to correct any mistakes.
Based on my review, I believe my Dad’s body came from a 1974 CJ-5. I started with the below picture.
Notice the stripe falls vertically. So, I just had to find a comparable vertical stripe. I just didn’t know how many years jeep produced the stripe. It turned out to be just 1974.
I looked up 1971 and 1972 bodies. During those years the Renegade had a straight stripe that didn’t drop over the side of the cowl as you can see below:
In 1973 the renegade had a straight back, then drop-angled stripe:
Note how the stripe is angled over the cowl and splits. This is a supposed to be a factory photo.
In 1974, the stripe fell straight as seen in these photos:
This is a factory photo.
Possible Late 1974 Style? Notice how the name drops lower. This stripe is being sold on eBay as a 1974/1975 style.
Here’s another example, though this jeep was listed as a 1973 (can’t find the original link). It may actually have been a 1974:
Here’s another jeep listed as a 1974:
In 1975, the style changed to one that dropped, then went straight back.
Bob forwarded this cute photo from Facebook.
