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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.
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 .
(10/09/2016) It’s supposed to be mechanically strong.
“Only two previous owners. Nice example of unmolested Willys survivor. One paint job since new. Garaged most of it’s life. Frame horns excellent. Less than 1000 miles on new engine. Nearly $5000 recently spent on brakes, steering, transmission and axle seals, and other wear items. Have receipts. A reliable drive anywhere trouble free Willys. ”
“I have for sale this little CJ2A Runs and moves, is a bit rough but complete, has had an F-head engine transplanted in in place of the original L-head, has 16in. wheels, Sears Allstate locking hubs. 4wheel drive all works good, etc. Have title. ”
“Yes it is rough but it is complete and has a lot of great parts. comes with a “go devil” flat head 4 and 3 speed transmission. engine was running in the last year. new gas tank and other new parts. fenders, hood and grill in good condition. Seat frames and storage box still good. Frame is good was blasted and re-coated. Windshield frame is usable missing one glass but still has rear view mirror and wipers. Make a great restoration project or farm vehicle, or rat rod Cj”
(12/12/2016) Has a variety of updates. It looks like the gas tank has been moved to the rear.
“Runs great, 225 V6, 3 Speed, lots of new parts.
Tires shown do not come with Jeep, she now has a brand spanking new set of Federal Couragia Mud tires.
Pretty much set on price.
May consider trades for great Toyota 4×4 or military truck.”
“Price is 3k or best offer. Doesn’t run.
If you’re looking at this ad you likely know about these trucks.
Comes with aluminum artic top set. 78 mustang v6 engine, top loader 4 speed, offset t-case, warn overdrive, cj5 rear 44, cj5 front 30, 3.73 in both. Dual custom stainless fuel tanks under seats. Other bits and pieces. Price is delivered anywhere in the valley. Send a message if you’re interested.”
“1947 CJ2a, 283 v8, th350 Automatic transmission, front disc brakes, PS, Front and rear lockers, 5.38 gears, custom tube frame, Rancho Suspension, Holley 4 barrel, Edelbrock Intake, 33×12.50 on classic mags. Built for the river.”
“I went over the frame fixing cracks and old repairs. I also boxed the frame for strength. Then I coated it with POR15 and topcoat
Mostly all new sheet metal. I rebuilt the body using some of the original parts but the original metal was mostly used as a template. I used a thicker gauge metal than the stock and I added reinforcement metal into areas that were badly rotten. For instance, the hat channels are made from C-channel stock rather than stamped sheet metal. I used diamond plate steel to create the driver/passenger floor. I did this for strength and so your feet aren’t slipping around when wet. The windshield frame and window are aftermarket and the tailgate was on the Jeep when I got it but I don’t think its original.
After the extensive re-crafting of the body, I used seam sealer on every area metal came together. the bottom of the body was coated in etch primer then a ceramic coating was used to protect the metal from rock chips or road debris. Then it was primed and painted with color and clear. The upper body is near perfect. Etched, primed, color and clear. In between coats, it was color sanded, cleared and a cut and buff. I used Moss Green Pearl for the body color and a “broken star” pattern with a bright white and white ice pearl. Really cool looking.
For the wiring I used Painless wiring with a blade fuse block.
Autometer gauges monitor the Chevy 4.3 V6 engine.
I used a MSD 6A ignition box and MSD Blaster coil to fire the MSD distributor
The ignition box and coil are mounted under the dash with a coil wire pass-thru in the firewall.
I cut a sump into the fuel tank. I sealed and treated the tank with a POR15 tank kit. Braided stainless hose and Areoquip fittings feed the Holley Blue pump and the Holley carb.
Through the fender headers, Magnaflow stainless mufflers and the hand made exhaust were Jet coated and should last for a good long time.
The engine is cooled with an aluminum Edlebrock reverse flow water pump, aluminum radiator, and an electric cooling fan.
The engine mates to the original F-script transmission and transfer case with an advanced adapter bell housing and a GM clutch.
The Jeep needs a few things to be 100% but I don’t want to take ALL the fun out of it for someone else!
There really isn’t a way to gauge a price on something like this. I had this for sale previously asking 20k obo. and received tons of emails and calls but no buyer. No one wanted to negotiate! 🙂
“so Im selling my Baby 1946 CJ-2A Willy’s jeep. the Original Jeep. its right around 90% restored a few things left like replace the gauges in the dash and the break lines need attention there cracked and wont hold pressure. easy to do I just dont have the money to put anything else into her. I’m the second owner of her and its a blast to drive. ask me anything I can give you a answer. we painted her army green and put on a cab cover that snaps on or off. the tool box is intact and it has the original flat 4 block in her.
Im selling her because I got laid off and need to make mortgage simple but true.”