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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 .
(02/15/2014) The seller has spent quite a bit of money on it so far. The Warn summer hubs look good.
“HERE IS MY 1948 100% RUST FREE WILLYS CJ2A AND 7 TEAR COMPLETE MECHANICAL REBUILD PROJECT THAT I COMPLETED THIS PAST WEEK AND JUST GETTING A FEW MILES ON IT NOW….ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CALIFORNIA TO A PROMINENT CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIALIST AT THE TIME, THIS CJ2A HAS LIVED INDOORS IN THE DRY CALIFORNIA DESERT ALL OF IT’S LIFE UNTIL I WAS TOLD OF IT’S AVAILABILITY 6 YEARS AGO.
“This began as a project 3 years ago. The jeep has been in a barn on the Ragan ranch for approx. 25 years where it sat after the brakes went out. It was moved to a different barn in Santa Ynez where I got it and brought it back into action in 2011. I use it now for my lawn care work in town. It has all original parts except for an alternator now, a 12 volt system and a solid state ignition. I have the original points distributor as well. It runs nicely and it is what it is. Yes, the horn works. I NEVER ride around with it without an overwhelming response form about Everyone who sees me. I ride with the windshield down. I arrested the surface rust. The under side needs some attention. Some small rust holes in the low side above the floor. The 4 wheel drive works sooooo well. I have two wheel brake cylinders to install for better braking.”
Looks like the rear axle has been changed out for a wider one.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep CJ-2A. Chevy 327 V8 – Power Steering – New brake lines and drums – Edebrock Carb with K& N Fiiter – Tow Bar – Plow Attachments (plow not included) – Runs, Drives, Stops and Steers. Not a daily driver just a toy that will need tires and some TLC. Perfect Rat Rod Project.”
“Frame up Restoration No Rust on this Jeep has been inside storage all year round for over 10 years
GM 396 6.5L Same one used in the early Corvette, Nova, Chevelle and so on
custom fuel tank
Custom Frame extension for room to move the 35” Mickey Thomsons
sits on Military closed knuckle axles manual locking hubs
Warn winch /custom fab bumpers Front and rear
4 point harness seats
Full soft top and doors included
Look close at the pictures this Willys is beautifully done and can be seen by appt.”
“Body and frame are in solid shape. No motor or transmission, transfer case is in the bed of the Jeep. We have a soft top with doors that come with it and some other after market parts if you are interested. $1000 obo.
Also have a 1987ish Jeep Cherokee, Chevy 4.3, 3 speed automatic transmission, it ran when I parked it. Has 3/4 ton axles with 5:13 gears and a detroit locker in the front and hardened shafts in front. Front axle is a Dana 44, rear is a corporate 14. $1000 obo…make me an offer, I want them both gone.”
“1948 Willys-Oveland CJ-2A 4X4 Jeep. The jeep has updated wheels and tires, updated brakes, The electrical system has been changed to 12V alternator. Jeep comes with tow bar, tire and gas can carrier, rollbar, New top, and rifle rack. No rips on seats, tool box under passenger seat is in very good condition. All New fuel pump, hoses, and battery. Runs Great.”
“I have two Willys jeeps that I have and it want to see whats out there, open to trades. (Jeeps,Willys,tractors,skidsteers,cummins etc.) Shoot me a price!
419 four five zero thirteen eighteen.”
(05/31/2011) “FOR SALE 1946 WILLYS CJ2A UNIVERSAL 4 WHEEL DRIVE. ALL LIGHTS,BRAKES WORK AS WELL AS HORN STARTS AND RUNS GOOD . SMOKES A LITTLE. NEW PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND SEALS REPLACED IN TRANSFER CASE. NEW OIL IN TRANS/TRANSFER CASE. HAVE OLD TITLE FROM DECEASED OWNER. 4 WHEEL DRIVE WORKS GOOD ORG. GAS TANK HAS PIN HOLE. HAS REMOTE TANK NOW. OLD ONE IS INCLUDED. ORG SEAT FRAMES AND SEAT CUSHION SPRING ASSEMBLIES INCLUDED. SEROUIS BUYERS. NO TEXT MESSAGES PLEASE! RUSTY AND DINGS. GOOD FARM OR HUNTING RIG.”
(11/16/2013) It’s missing the front bow holder, but otherwise looks like a good restoration candidate.
“Very nice, running, mostly original 1946 CJ2A. Primo restoration candidate because you’re starting with such a great Jeep. Runs and drives just fine. Brakes need work. It stops but very hard to lock up the wheels even if you stand on the brake pedal. Been in storage for many, many years, Started a mechanical restoration years ago but never finished. Other than the brakes, needs very little mechanically. Starts right up, everything works and drives just fine. Just need to be careful to allow enough distance in front of you to stop. Panic stops would not go well, everything else great.
Almost no rust at all. Have all the original wheels even though only one of the original ones is installed on it right now. Hard top from M38. Two broken side windows on hard top (vandalized) but windshield on Jeep itself is perfect.
All original except conversion to 12 Volts. Give me a call and come take it for a drive, everything works.
