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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.
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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.
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Bruce provided this research on Surreys and found a picture of this very rare Surrey. Of the DJ-5 Surrey he writes, Only 30 were built on what looks like the dj platform. It looks to be 2wd using the full ‘JEEP’ wheel cover, rear spare, steps, 60/40 seats up front & rear seat, daffodil yellow & white interior & candy striped yellow & white top w/fringe.
According to the Saskkatoon Star Phoenix June 17 1968: “For many years a familiar sight south of the border particularly at southern hotels & resorts, the ‘Jeep’ Surrey has been introduced to Canada, Kaiser Jeep of Canada Limited, Windsor, Ont has produced 30 for a special program. Painted daffodil yellow & white interior, its chief characteristic is a yellow & white candy striped fringe top. It can also be outfitted w/fully-enclosing convertible top for winter motoring.”
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.
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.
longest time broken down: 22hours in Georgetown, Kentucky (NOT 24!!)
list of parts replaced or broken while on tour:
2 omixada sideview mirrors
1 overdrive
1 second gear and synchro keyset
1 cruddy nat’s hat (health hazard)
1 16″ tube
1 134 headgasket
1 rear D44 pinon seal
1 speedomenter cable + housing
4lbs of grade 8 nuts and bolts/ other hardware
3 body mounts lost
1 battery box (fixed while on the trip is that broken?)
2 cooshy top bow cusions due to wind
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)
(07/21/2014) “I have a 1952 willys jeep the m38 military model. It has a newer 350 crate motor in it, 4spd, 4×4, new tires and brakework done. NOO RUST!!!! Drives great!”
(03/10/2014) This early CJ-5 has a ventilating windshield and a canvas half-top.
“For trade,
What you get is this first year Willys 1955 CJ5. Very capable JEEP includes the following.
All original Kaiser 134 cu in (2.2 L) Willys Hurricane I4
T90 D18 w/pto
Extremely rare “Ventilating Windshield” Opens fron inside cab.
10000# PTO winch that will pull you up a tree or in half.
Half cab canvas top w/doors.
Bikini top
5:38 gearing both axles are open carrier. D44 Rear D25 front with reversed (from factory) spring perches.
Amazingly Spartan interior. With CB & Antenna and 12V step up. Still 6V system! (Electro magnetic pulse attack – Zombie apocalypse ready.)
Lottsa spare parts and manual.
Brand new Walck’s fabric covered original wire harness not installed.
What I want. . .”
(06/21/2015) Looks pretty stock, but it’s an older restoration.
“For sale is a 1948 CJ2A. Has L-Head 134, recently rebuilt and runs well. Dana 25 front axle, Dana 41 rear axle, with 5.38 gears. T90 3 speed trans and Dana 18 transfer case, both recently rebuilt. 20 year old frame off restoration, using OEM/stock replacement parts. There are some upgrades that are mostly Willys/Jeep sourced. Electrical converted to 12 volt/with alternator. Has 1951 CJ3A frame and master cylinder. Front brakes upgraded from 9 to 11 inch drum brakes from 1968 Jeep J2000 pickup. Drivers side lugs converted to right hand thread from original left hand thread. Some extra parts available and service manual. Clear title, but not registered or street legal.”
“1951 willys cj3a I have been restoring. Has brand new paint on an all original mint steel body. No bondo. Body and paint done by Brian’s 4wd in Ct. Chassis and driveline are 100%. Pto, warn overdrive. Lots invested. Needs final assembly. Illness forces sale. I cannot finish this so it must go. It is a once in a lifetime find. If this is what you are into….you found her… Chris
It was painted Luzon red as it was from factory. Rare 15″ wheel option. Been on my block since it was new.”
(08/22/2012) This has been modded a bit. Does not run.
“1943 FORD JEEP. NOT RUNNING. HAS A STUDEBAKER 6 CYLINDER OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINE. HAS A PAIR OF CAMARO FRONT SEATS. SOME RUST. LOOKS LIKE IT STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL MILITARY SPARE TIRE. GUY I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID IT WAS A 1943. I DON’T HAVE A TITLE. SO IT MAY BE A 1942, 1944 OR 1945. IT IS NOT THE “FORD SCRIPT” JEEP OF 1941. HAS SOME RUST, SEE PICTURES. UP TO 90 DAYS FREE INSIDE STORAGE FOR BUYER”
(05/28/2015) Seller indicates there are only dings and dents under the diamond plating.
“I have owned this jeep for 37 years and have replaced almost everything, engine, brakes, lights, seats, tires, wiring, gauges, changed to 12 volts, and added electronic ignition. I had it undercoated 37 years ago and the body has not changed. I added the plating to cover up dings and bangs it is old and original but the plating can be removed. I put it on with about 15 stainless screws per side plus used the snaps along the upper edge for the rag top. ”
