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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: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Looks good so far, but still a project.
“1948 Willy’s Overland Wagon 80% finish full resto everything is there except seats. Clear Michigan Title. Text only please.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(01/07/2015) Looks to have a replacement body.
“Selling my long time project 1953 jeep. Almost everything is there to finish it off. Has a buick 231 v6 installed and all original running gear with the addition of a Atlas od. Comes with a centerforce flywheel but will need to be cleaned up. When I first got the jeep it had what looked like a newer body. Clean paperwork and was put on non op years ago. All it really needs is someone with some room and time to finish it off. I’ve got to let it go so bring all reasonable offers.”
UPDATE: Priced dropped to $3190.
(12/10/2014) Has been sitting for a while.
“48 willys civilian she’s been sitting for the past 7 years and was running before then asking 3950obo or trade it will be a fun little project we just lost interest in it . shoot me a call for questions”
http://mankato.craigslist.org/cto/4905015332.html
UPDATE: Now available for $1799. The price has varied.
(04/28/2014) Has an f-head. Runs and drives.
“for sale 1952 Willie Jeep runs and drives..Jeep is solid for its age have all parts to put together and some extra parts call or text ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
“1947 Jeep CJ2A body and frame (with title). Had a small block chevy in it from previous owner. Complete exhaust from headers back. Has a power steering gear box. Body work has to be finished. Its still a little rough. If your looking for a jeep project this will give you a great start or your needing a frame with a title. $500”
In anticipation of the 2015 FC Roundup in Phoenix, Craig Brockhaus compiled this great FC Music Video from past Roundup photos taken by Scott Lehman.
Ted Jordan forwarded me the following photos of a rare American Bantam plow with serial plate he just acquired. He also forwarded several emails about the plow and Barry Thomas’ efforts to learn more about it. I’m sure Barry will continue to dig into this issue. You can follow his efforts at http://farmjeep.com & his farm jeep blog.
That got me doing my own research. There’s an interesting interrelationship between the Monroe Auto, Newgren and American Bantam companies. I’m sure some of you have information you can add to this, but for now the history below is what I managed to cobble together.
Monroe Auto Parts senior project engineer Ivan N. Schatzka helped the company develop a hydraulic lift in 1946. In the same year the Newgren Company became the distributor of the Love hydraulic lift, developed by J. B. Love. At some point Monroe Auto acquired the Newgren company (and discontinued the Love Hydraulic lift in favor of the Monroe lift?). By 1948 Newgren was advertising that its implements were operated in conjunction with the Monroe lift.
Meanwhile, American Bantam was struggling. During WWII American Bantam had annual sales around $25 million. In 1945 that amount dropped to $19 million. In a failed attempt to shift course and sell post-war civilian trailers, American Bantam sales plunged to $3.8 million in 1946 and further to $3.7 million in 1947. Unable to meet dividends, American Bantam struggled, and may have been close to shutting its doors.
For reasons that aren’t quite clear to me, on July 5, 1948, Monroe Auto Parts offered American Bantam directors a proposal. Monroe wanted to sell the Newgren Company to American Bantam. In exchange, the MacIntyre brothers, who led the Monroe Company, would take over American Bantam. Thus, Monroe was divesting itself of the Newgren company, but maintaining control of Newgren by gaining control of its new parent company, American Bantam. All of the common stock in American Bantam would become non-voting preferred stock. In exchange for the Newgren Company, American Bantam would pay the Monroe Company $600,000 in a new class of stock.
My theory is that Monroe’s management was not optimistic about the future of jeep implements, but were bullish on the auto part industry in general. Fearing Newgren could become a drag, due to its focus on jeep parts, they moved it to American Bantam. This put the Monroe company on a path to focus on the auto parts industry, yet allowed them to maintain control of Newgren by selling it to American Bantam.
It looks like the first and third military police jeeps are Slat Grilles to me.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Glenn spotted these rare Warn Summer Hubs on eBay.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.
(12/10/2014) This has some updates, including a stepping-block on the sides for entry?
“Pontiac V-6 235, headers, electronic ignition, sm420 4 speed, Dana 25 front with power locker, Dana 44 rear with power locker, 5:38 gears, 92 to 1 gear ratio, differential protectors, warn hubs, spring over, power steering, tilt wheel, high back seats, electric cooling fan, optima battery, 8000 lb. warn winch, roll cage, new gauges, spare tire and jerry cans, high lift jack, co2 tank, CB, bikini top, soft top, 33″ mud tires, chrome mod wheels, tow bar, etc.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4903085239.html
