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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 .
Looks like a 2A top to me.
“soft top with doors and frame pieces. off of a 1946 willys cj6a. fair condition, doors are almost perfect.no vinal in side windows, no hinges,no mounting hardware,has oval type grommets for 1/4 turn twist locks. something good to start with or use for the summer.will fit many other year jeeps.”
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/pts/4701416052.html
It’s a project that includes a rear PTO.
“I have a 1946 willys jeep, started on the tear down to start a resto-project, now I’m going with something newer. Body is spent, frame repairable but comes with a CJ3A frame . motor turns free, rear pto set up, decent fenders ,hood, and windshield frame, and for the best part, it comes with a clean Massachusetts title.”
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/pts/4696666120.html
Here’s a hard to find motor. No description of condition.
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/4658178597.html
The body is fiberglass.
“1946 Willys Jeep Not running No Spark Jeep has been sitting Fiberglass body”
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/4696540400.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5250.
Variety of parts.
“This is a 35+ year collection of new old stock body panels. I have the front and rear floor pans, rear quarters with inner panels already spot-welded in place, CJ3B front quarters, (piece can be removed to convert to CJ3A). Also included is a N.O.S. 3A grille, N.O.S. 3A hood, N.O.S. tool box, a used windshield and used gate. This package also includes a donor JEEP that is a CJ3A with a very clean frame with straight frame horns with no extra junk welded on and it’s not rusted up. You can’t buy these parts in O.E.M. without spending another 35 years searching. This is not imported junk. Please email for an appointment to take a look at the collection. It is located about ten miles east of Hershey, PA.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
Looks like it might run.
“Looking to sell my original 1944 Jeep Willy MB, have title in hand asking $4,500 OBO. Anymore questions feel free to email me!”
Today the four 1956 Willys Newspapers in the mail I won on eBay arrived. There is lots of great stuff, both photos and interesting stories. I’ll be sharing them all in the coming weeks.
This first article from the page seven of the June-July 1956 issue tells the story of a retired couple by the name of Hawkins who readied a caravan for some cross country exploration. At the head of the caravan is a Fleetwood Caddillac. It pulls a camper-trailer that pulls a CJ-3B carrying a boat. Looks like they were ready for anything!
Bill Shaw is looking for some five lug tires for his 1/2 scale jeep project. If you comment below, I’ll make sure he get’s your info. Here are a couple links I found:
http://www.etrailer.com/Tires-and-Wheels/Kenda/AM30000.html
http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-Trailer-Tire-Wheel-Assembly/dp/B000GU40A0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Bill writes, “I am working on a ½ scale jeep, mounted on a John Deere garden tractor. The engine fits well and I am now working on the axles which I am lowering 6” (if you look on-line, most of these projects have an odd out of kilter high on running gear look). We (my son-in-law, grandson and I) are looking for 4.80/4.00-8 military looking non directional tread tires, 5 of them. If anyone has a lead please let us know – Kanda used to make them, I think. The photos are of a correct size wheel in place, the engine (just fits) and the front steering axle as I am lowering the spindles. We are going to use 5 lug trailer spindles and hubs on the front and on the rear I am going to modify 6” chain sprockets with wheel lugs for the drive axle.”
Scott has been testing the creation of small jeep parts using a 3D printer. He’s hoping to find options for the type of parts that aren’t sold by vendors. For example, you can see the wagon slider window and rear ashtray knobs he produced below. He tells me the 3D knobs he has produced look and feel like the real ones. You can see examples below that he’s made in different colors.
He’s also testing out the production of other small parts, including ones with a true chrome finish. If anyone has any ideas about hard or impossible parts to find, feel free to comment below.
Has potential.
“Selling 1942 army jeep. Mostly complete and doesn’t appear to have any major rust. Engine is original flathead jeep 4 cylinder and has transmission and transfer case still in vehicle. Have title. Doesn’t run at the moment as it has been sitting for a few years but did run when parked. Text with questions.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/4700792988.html
