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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 $3895.
Motor runs.
“1949 Willys Jeepster; For Restoration; Great Street Rod or Project Car; Red with Plaid Interior; Automatic Transmission; 302 Ford Motor; AS IS $3,895 Call Joe at show contact info or email: Item location: Beverly, Ohio, 45715
It runs. No title.
“1946 CJ2A Jeep that I started restoring. Jeep runs good but needs new clutch. Has all new brake hubs and studs, new back brakes, new master cylinder, new exhaust, two back new wheel cylinders and master cylinder. No title. Started restoring but don’t have time to mess with it.”
http://waco.craigslist.org/cto/4915832524.html
Looks to be a jeep salad.
“I have for sale a authentic WWII jeep believed to be built in 1944. The title shows 1947, but I believe this was when it was sold as surplus. The engine and transmission are out of a 1953 willys cj3b, though not original, runs and shifts fine. It currently has a hard top, but I do have another windshield for when the top is removed or replaced with a soft top. I currently have the doors off due to It’s missing the drivers side hinges.
PLEASE NOTICE the other windshield has broke, but is still in itse frame. The door’s have a broke window each. But at least its all flat glass and relatively inexpensive compared to other glass. The tires came off another jeep that was sitting so they will need replacing. Brakes need to be blead.”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4915003329.html
No pics provided.
“43 Willys Jeep, The title has it as a 42 Ford cause I got screwed on the title. Has a new rebuilt PTO on the back of the transfer case and a 6K lb Ramsey winch with more than 100ft of 3/8″ cable. The driveline is not in at this time due to the steering arm is in the way. Can show you how to reroute to make it work. I have new master cylinder for brakes, 4 new slave cylinders and drums for all four corners. Also have new geared starter that has not been installed. It is 12v system, and has electronic ignition, (still have the old system to go with it). It is licensed and insured and I drive it. Do not low ball me on offers as to I have more than $5K invested in this, and that does not include labor.”
Seller will sell drive train ($550) separate from jeep ($1100).
“For sale 1959 Willy’s Jeep. . . project, not running. Currently setup for Sm Blk Chevy.
On non-op status with DMV. F-Head four cylinder motor, transfer case, and 3 speed transmission. All original. Pulled from my 53 Willys “high hood” Jeep. Motor is sitting in this jeep but not hooked up. Prior to being pulled the motor ran great andTransmission needs some work, ocassionaly pops out of 2nd gear on a down hill grade. $1,100 Jeep and Axles. Motor/Transmission/Transfer Case $500. Will sell separate.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4914879161.html
No pics provided.
“1948 WILLYS JEEP FOR SALE
EXCELLENT SHAPE”
UPDATE: **Sold** Was $3000. Now listed here.
“I have a 1953 Willy’s Jeep CJ3B with a 7′ western snow plow on it. It hasn’t been used in years. Runs very good. Will need to be restored. Original paint. Everything works. Heater,Lights,horn,wipers. High and low speeds. Hydraulics for plow. It has Jeep deep lug snow tires. Motor is the original 4 cyl. overhead valve. Rebuilt carburetor, new fuel pump and gas tank. Replaced front floor pan. Purchased about 25 years ago from a church.Was used to plow the church side walks. Never received the title. They misplaced it. Probably could be replaced. Speedometer shows about 4,500 miles.
Have new tail lights and some other parts.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/12/2015) Has quite a bit of rust.
“1946 willys jeep hard top. Have title card. Great project. Buy it and restore it.”
http://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/4886741107.html
This May 1957 Willys News article provides some interesting history about the Warn Manufacturing Company. Apparently there was some early resistance to using the first generation of the warn hubs, because jeep owners felt they’d purchased their jeeps for the four wheel drive capability. The initial hubs turned the jeeps into two wheel drive, which some owners felt defeated the whole point of owning a jeep. However, through education and marketing, the Warn folks slowly turned naysayers into advocates.
From a 1995 Field & Stream Magazine article:
These were the first locking/unlocking hubs Warn developed. These were advertised as early as October of 1953 in the Popular Mechanics:
UPDATE: Was $800. **Status Unknown**
“WILLYS JEEP FORWARD CONTROL 170 4X4 WITH PLOW,FLATHEAD 6 CYL.BOUGHT AS A PROJECT BUT NEVER TRIED TO GET RUNNING. NO TITLE BUT HAVE BILL OF SALE FROM THE ORIGINAL DECEASED OWNERS FAMILY –NEED GONE 800.00 OR BEST OFFER PLEASE CALL—NO TEXTS OR EMAILS”
