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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 .
Roger Martin shared this one. It looks to be a project with a new tub. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/333607550776857/?ref=messenger_share
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000.
(02/20/2019) The bumper and windshield suggest this is a CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/517696102089769/
“As you can see from the pictures, this is an old Willy’s Jeep and will be a project for any auto enthusiast (but for sure a fun one)! I have no clue what year it is and only selected 1954 because Craigslist required I pick a year:
We have found what seems to be most of the parts (see pictures). There is not a title to these jeep/pieces. The truck is not included with the sale of the Jeep. We accept Cash, Visa and Mastercard!”
This is listed as a 1952.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2189618241298095/?ref=messenger_share
“1952 Willies Jeep mud toy, NO TITLE, 305 V8, 35″ swampers, roll cage, race seats, nice mud toy, run great $2300 or trade”
This is rough, but it is a Lefty body. Seller is parting it out.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/406579119911719/?ref=messenger_share
“I have a 1946 willys jeep project for sale $1000 now $900 for everything or each item is priced out if you want just one thing. Complete frame in very good shape. Still very solid.
Only has surface rust Frame $500 (new one is over $1200)
Willys tub $250
2 gas tanks $50 each
Roll cage $180 2 seats (SOLD)
Wheels $150 or $50 each
Axels $50
Hood $150
Left springs $100
Tail gate $135
Has no motor or transmission. This would be perfect as a parts jeep. I can send more info/ pictures if need be. I can work with the price. Will NOT ship! Make me an offer. Willing to trade for a dirtbike.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
Doug shared this link. It seems like there should be value here.
“I have a 1948 Willys Jeep for sale. Needs restored, no motor. Sears hardtop. Many extra parts. $800.”
Updates will resume Saturday, then get interrupted again by a return to Seattle with my kids for Tuesday’s funeral. After April 3rd things should return to normal.
I discovered after dad’s passing that he had saved (thanks to his mother) most of the letters he sent home while he was in the Navy (1952-1955). I spent the last two days reading and scanning them. So, I ran out of time yesterday for most updates.
When he entered the Navy, Dad owned (most likely) a WWII jeep that he drove all over, including up to Brighton to ski (which is still a ski area above Salt Lake … the letters detail just how ski crazy he was .. and, he would work at Brighton after his Navy stint). Anyway, he left the jeep in the care of his parents and two brothers. In various letters, he advised them to be careful with it, to run it, to maintain it, and finally, as this letter shows, he asked them “Don’t wreck my jeep.” … a few months later, my grandfather sold the jeep for a Dodge PowerWagon, with dad’s blessing.
The account below was during his second week of basic training in San Diego. He was 19 at the time:
The letter reads,
Dear Mom,
We have started on our second week and things are still a little hard. I got your letter about the electric razor and stamps. You can send me both of them. Also, you can send me some cookies and candy. I am glad to hear about Carl, give him my best. I hope the weather is better out there than down here. It is hot in the day and cold at night. Say hello to everyone for me,
Love Karl
P.S. Don’t wreck my jeep .. write soon.
The 2019 FC Roundup in Phoenix is this weekend. We had planned to do a surprise appearance by flying into the event this year, but dad’s surprise exit shuttered those plans. Since next year is the last year, I have let Ann know that we will be down there no matter what.
I brazenly borrowed these pics from Steve Elkins, who posted about the early arrivals on Facebook.
UPDATE: The complete set of plans for the Wander Wagon is shown below. Previously, I’d only had the first part of the build scanned.
In 1948 Popular Homecraft Magazine did a two article series on the construction of a home built Jeep Station Wagon. The name for the custom wagon was the Wander Wagon Junior. The project was shared with readers over two issues, the 1948 Jan-Feb issue and the 1948 Mar-Apr issue. I was finally able to locate a copy of the Mar-Apr issue, so now the full build is shown below.
PART I: January-February 1948 issue:
The patent for this portable reeling device was filed on December 25, 1962. It isn’t just for a jeep, but a jeep-like vehicle is shown and referenced. I’ve never seen any evidence this was ever manufactured; anyone else?
From the patent, “Now with more particular reference to the drawing, FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4 show an embodiment of the invention with a jeep as the means to drive a power driven communication wire reel 16. The communication wire is retrieved and wound onto the communication wire reel 16 by activating outwardly an adjustable speed disk 31 with a clutch lever 20. The power to perform this function is derived from a power take-off 38 from the engine.
Persons familiar with jeeps of the military variety know that such jeeps have a transmission which connects the motor to two shafts which are connected in parallel. One of the shafts drives the ground engaging wheels of the vehicle while the other shaft is connected to a power take-off. This power take-01f may be used to drive a hydraulic system or other attachment. In this case, the power take-off 38 is connected to the shaft 37 and thence to a universal joint 36 and, from there, to the clutch for driving the reel. A pressure spring 35 is held in place and away from a spinning friction power disk 33 by means of a bearing 34 which is fixed to the friction power disk 33. The constant pressure which is exerted on the bearing 34 forces the friction power disk 33 outwardly and against the adjustable speed disk 31. By moving the clutch lever 20 to the left, a pivot 40 in a clutch lever support plate 22 will force lever lugs 39 to the right.”
The November/December 1944 issue of Home Woodcraft featured this “realistic” jeep toy-of-the-year. If you need high resolution versions of this, comment below or email me.
