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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 $2000
(05/02/2012) What is that tank on the back? This looks very restorable.
“4 Cylinder, 3 speed on column, 2 wheel drive,
13 inch tires, real good body, new tires, new brake system,
runs and drives, still needs restoration work.”
Runs, but needs work.
“I have a 1947 Willys Jeep for sale, has title. Jeep runs but needs brake work and better tires. Jeep has some rust on passenger side you can see a little bit and hole the size of a quarter on the passenger rear. Windshield has a crack and tailgate has a few dents here or there but this is a solid jeep for the age. Most are a rust pile. Gas tank is new. My price is firm at 1,600 dollars. 402-369-2497”
http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/cto/2970322099.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.
This has a variety of patches.
“Vintage Willys MB slat grill. Clear 1942 WI Title although can’t verify Vin# because data plates are missing. No glove box, early hubs indicate an early jeep. condition – needs almost everything. I put in new brakes and master cyl some years ago. Still good. Have not fired it up in several years, but it was a smoker. Trans and transfer case worked. Actual milage unknown. the body is poor – many, many patches. Jerry can rigged as gas tank. Includes one combat rim but not correct for a slat grill. Needs complete restoration. Must have had several plow arrangements over the years judging by the front frame horns. I would have parted it out years ago but it is a unique piece of American history and should be preserved as such. It can be resurrected, but not for the faint of heart.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
It runs. Includes snow plow.
“’53 Willys Jeep, runs ok, rusty body, good chassis and motor.”
I learned today that Mark Smith opened a museum a couple months back in Georgetown, Ca, at what I believe is the Jeep Jamboree Headquarters. At this point, it isn’t so much a museum as a collection of some rare jeeps, but they are nice looking jeeps. According to the Jamboree website, Mark organized the first Jeep Jamporee in 1954, traveling across the Sierra Nevada Mountains by way of the Rubicon Trail. It sounds like he is still going strong!
You can view all of them here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150857454023765.513239.143647533764&type=3
If you visit the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, Illinois, and have kids, make sure to stop by the Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum in the basement of the building. Here’s a pic of it form the State Journal-Register and a story, too.
The Hesse Hornet was an air compressor manufactured by the Hess Manufacturing Company in the late 1940s(?). The compressor used a CJ-2A engine to run, but only pistons 1 & 4. The middle two pistons were used to compress air. Keith recently bought one of these and was going to part it out, but changed his mind and now wants to restore it. However, there isn’t much online about it. Below are the links we know about it so far. If you know of any additional info, please add it to the comments.
http://www.cj-3a.com/hesse_hornet_air_compressor.htm
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/never-know-what-you-may-find_topic21663.html
http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=129&t=181482
Here is a link to Keith’s pics:
This is worth a look.
“CJ2A Tub
706-692-5488
This is a CJ2A Tub which was damaged in shipping in the crate. Cowl
horn is bent, rocker dented. Buy this and save. Local pick up prefered but
will work with a shipper of your choice. We will not crate and ship.”
http://bham.craigslist.org/ptd/3025034249.html
UPDATE: Was only $100. **SOLD** . The price is great.
“New in box doors and soft top 4 jeep 63 an earlier don’t know what all it will fit call.”
