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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 eBay.
This has some great information.
“Original 1958 Willys Newspaper “Booster News” With Expiermental Millitary Mule”
UPDATE: Originally published 02/18/2012
Here are a couple jeep pictures with Roy Rogers I hadn’t seen before.
http://www.westernclippings.com/treasures/westerntreasures_gallery_23.shtml. Note this one is a dually!
http://nostalgia049.wordpress.com/category/classic-tv/
Originally published in 2009
Here’s two zooped up flatties running some PNW4WDA style races. It appears this is run by Region B of the East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association (EC4WDA). Interestingly, they start in the same direction rather than facing each other (this might be called the figure 8). I saw a hill climbing video, but no team relay nor barrels-like racing. They do have a Top Eliminator event, too. Here’s a little information about this year’s race. After taking a closer look at the EC4WDA schedule, there’s a variety of races at differing locations throughout the year.
Originally published in 2008:
The Transcontinental Flatfender Tour website follows the refurbishment of a CJ-2A and CJ-3A and an ensuing trip across the US (they started July 15th and ended August 19th, 2007).
There are many pictures, stories of adventure, meet-ups with other jeepers, and a video history. Here is Paul and Evan’s story:
“Back in December of 2007, we (Paul and Evan) came up with the hairbrained idea of trying to do 2 complete frame-off restoration/builds on two 1948 Willys CJ-2A Jeeps with the intent of driving them from coast to coast on July 15th of 2008–just over 6 months later. Not really knowing how much work was really going to be involved, we started tearing them apart.
Well, just over 6 months later we’ve almost got them completed after many a long night of turning wrenches, and we’re readying to embark on the coast to coast trip.
This website documents the restorations of both these Jeeps, and the day-by-day account of the trip–beginning on July 15.”
VARIOUS STATS:
list of parts replaced or broken while on tour:
number of times ran out of gas: 2 (Durango, Co & Moab, Ut both evan haha) (i ran out once in gordania, WV the first day and somehow coasted into the gas station)
number of other roadtrips like it: 0
THE ROUTE:
VIDEOS:
(I haven’t watched all of these, but one has a good look at a ’45 column CJ-2A in the process of being built)
DAY 1 Video:
Neat photo.
“WWII Irish Boys Inspect U.S. Navy Jeep at Naval Base in Ireland Orig Press Photo”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,500
(11/29/2015) “1946 Willys pick-up on ’85 custom chassis
355 custom racing engine with turbo 350 tranny and 3500 stall conversion
power steering, power disk brakes, tilt steering, dakota digital guages
the list goes on and on
runs and drives great”
Seller wants to sell altogether.
“I would like to sell my old Jeeps as one lot. Included are; (1) 1945 CJ-2A chassis, with nice frame & frame serial # tag # 10308 (column shift). (1) complete 1946 CJ-2A (VIN 29938) column shift, with title (engine turns over), Another 1946 CJ-2A frame. Complete running gear for another 1946 CJ-2A (16083). (2) more 1946 engines w/transmissions, (1) keyed coil, rear PTO and other 1946 parts.
Please text me if interested and make appointment to look at them. I will try to include some photos but you should see them in person if interested. ”
http://elmira.craigslist.org/cto/5366561042.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7295
This might be worth a look. Pics aren’t the best.
“1950 Willys Jeepster ,
This Jeepster is in excellent condition, runs and drives, fairly new tires, interior and convertible top are in perfect condition and brakes work great. The engine is a inline 6 cylinder with a manual transmission which runs perfect this car comes with a extra inline six cylinder engine. The car has a Alabama Bill of Sale only. ”
UPDATE:**Status Unknown** Was $4000
(11/20/2015) Looks like a good price.
“1953 Willy jeep. Came off a farm in Lancaster county PA. The second owner rebuilt the engine, front springs, clutch, new wire harness, gas tank, reconditioned harrison heater(works great), new brakes,all done by Walcks in Bowmanstown Pa. New seat covers, half top with doors. Mechanically, it is 100%. the second owner was a purist as the body was left pretty much original(still 6 volt). I have never had to jump or even charge the battery while it sat for over 6 months at times. Have a complete plow set-up from a 1948 CJ2 if interested.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. Now on Craigslist.
(10/17/2015) Here’s a different way of setting up the exhaust!
“his is a project rat rod that needs to be finished. the frame was stretched 18″ and wheel base a total of 30″ , it will need the steering system completed the brake system completed and radiator along with front engine accessories. It has 2010 crown vic front suspension and rear diff with 4 wheel disk brake setup and 17″ cobra r rims. the engine is rebuilt 1972 402 big block chevy with a decent size cam in it and topped with a 750 summit carb. backed by a turbo 400 tans with 2000 stall converter. engine will fire right up with ignition key. vehicle has a clean vin number but is bill of sale only.”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/5370822797.html
