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About eWillys
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 .
“Up for sale is my 1952 CJ3A. Body is in great shape, for being 60 years old. Just a little bit of rust in the driver’s side floor. Tub and fenders are uncut. L-134 flathead 4-cylinder rebuilt two and a half years ago. Runs great. Transmission is a T90. Clutch is good, and shifts fine. Front and rear end are the original 5.38:1 ratio. Soft top, with doors, is included.
Engine picture shows a paper-type air filter. That has since been replaced with the proper oil-bath air cleaner. More pictures are available to anyone seriously interested. Need to sell ASAP. Low retail in the blue book is $5,175. Drive it as-is, and go almost anywhere, or restore it. Just an honest, bone-stock ol’ flatfender.”
The seller says that everything is new or restored, but then says 100% of the parts are new. If everything is brand new, it must have a high reserve.
“1953 JEEP WILLYS CJ3A, RECENTLY RESTORED EARLIER THIS YEAR, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN GONE THRU, REPLACED OR RESTORED DURING THIS COMPREHENSIVE RESTORATION AND VEHICLE IS READY TO GO ANYWHERE. ORIGINAL ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY REBUILT BY ARROW ENGINES IN TEMECULA CA, TRANSMISSION IS NEW FROM KAISER WILLYS AUTO SUPPLY IN AIKEN, S.C., AXLES HAVE BEEN REBUILT WITH ALL NEW PARTS INCLUDING SHAFTS, GEARS, BEARINGS…EVERYTHING.., THIS JEEP IS 100% NEW FROM THE TIRES UP, EVERY SEAL, BEARING, HOSE, CLAMP, NUT, BOLT, SEAT UPHOLSTERY, DASH GAUGES, LIGHT BULBS, CONNECTORS, WIRING, ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING, 3 SPD MANUAL TRANS, DUAL RANGE 4WD, DRIVES PERFECTLY AND READY TO BE DRIVEN, VEHICLE IS AVAIL. FOR INSPECTION IN THE CITY OF ORANGE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY,”
There appears to be some value here, but it doesn’t look like it runs though.
“43 flat finder fiber glass replica willys, 300 horse LT1, 350, turbo 400 with stage 2 shift kit, and a 488 posi. Custom paint custom rollbar. Includes 2 paddle tires. This is one of my projects but gotta sell it to move. $2000 obo for the willys . . . All for sale and all must go. Call me if interested 303.590.8762 my name is jeff ”
(07/25/2011) The winch looks good. This has the Bobcat hood.
“FOR SALE
1953 Jeep CJ3A Willy’s ‘RARE JEEP!!!
Needs a News Battery but other than should fire right up. Needs some TLC
This Jeep is made for ROCK CLIMBERS –
Comes with:
*Swamper Tires as pictured, *Dana 44 Rear end *Front Tow Hitch w/ Winch
asking 1700 obo no low balls, I have the title. You Haul or pay extra and we can ‘don’t prefer to’ More pictures or possible video upon request.”
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A. This Jeep is an absolute blast to drive.
It underwent a comprehensive restoration several years ago and is in excellent condition.
There have been under 800 miles logged since its restoration.
This is a CJ3A, civilian model, with an original Flat head 4 cylinder, Willys/Jeep engine, 3 speed manual transmission and manual, dual range, 4 wheel drive.
It was restored to original, unmodified condition, with as many original parts as possible.
I have been in the classic car business for 30 years and have never seen one of these done this nicely.
This vehicle runs so well I would bet it could be driven anywhere, as long as you do not need to go over 50 or so mph.”
“Nice partially restored CJ3A. Good frame, bodywork nearly complete, tub is excellent for it’s age. No tires/wheels. No motor, but tranny, transfers and other running gear are there and good. Was registered a few years ago and motor blew. No seats. Attached working plow frame and fisher plow included. Headlights, hood and grill all there and good, as well as hard top and rear window.”
“She needs tires, seats, and the solenoid has issues. I was able to start it up and drive around the yard this spring. I think it has an L head 4 cylinder, gears feel really good. Jeep also comes with an old heater. CASH = TITLE no trades.”
(09/29/2012) This solid looking CJ-3A looks like all it needs is a paint job to be a good looking jeep. The nicely made half top out of boat material is very interesting too. Whoever made those could probably sell a few — it is hard to find bikini tops for the early CJ’s, especially ones that fit so nicely.
“I bought this Willys from my uncle about 5 years ago. He used it in an apple orchard for many years to pull apple wagons so it went with out license tags for MANY years. It was only driven during apple harvest season so it got few miles usage each year. He and I both always stored it in the garage and never drove it in the winter. He had the engine overhauled about 9 years ago when he forgot to put oil in it during an oil change. When I got it the tranny and transfer case growled terrible do to many years with bad boots on the shift levers letting in water and dirt. I installed rebuilts about 5 yrs ago and it now runs very quietly. It is used as a summer putt around vehicle here in Deadwood SD so has been seen by MANY in this area. It purrs around nicely at speeds up to 50 mi/hr with out the typical WILLY WOBBLE. Driven mostly around mountainous terrain with out heat problems. (I had the radiator boiled out before I put it on the road 5 yrs ago). Lights and brakes work good. New windshield and windshield hinge gasket 2 yrs ago. New plastic under seat gas tank (same design as original). New gas sending unit which does not register correctly–I think it might be for a 12 volt. Other gages work fine. New speedo cable but speedo JUMPS when connected (Maybe the wrong drive gear was put in during rebuild). Emergency cable is missing but other parts including handle are included. Has warn lock outs in the front diff. It shows very little rust. The frame and floor are in good condition. The SURRY top(2 yrs old-made of boat cloth) and frame comes off very easily so windshield can be folded down. This is a very nice little Willys which I am selling only because have another.”
This runs, but the closeup pics show this is rougher than it first appears.
“This 1951Willis is a running project. Just installed 4 new plugs yesterday-could still useplugs wires, dist. cap but parts house did not have in stock. They also did nothave a brake master cylinder and they were showing 2 different ones and bothwould have to be special ordered-so I am going to sell it like it is. We did aYouTube video of it and adjusted the clutch yesterday. Gas tank was removed-cleanedand sealed and soldered up some leaks. It also has an electric fuel pump.Starter just rebuilt and electrical system has been changed to 12 volt. Originallyit had a pedal on the floor to engage the starter but it’s gone and now has arod hooked to it to engage and disengage
I got this from a friend of mines wife after he passed away earlier this year. They usedit on their hunting land-but has been sitting for a few years and he owned itfor many years. It is not a rust bucketbut it does have some on the step braces. See pictures. Floors are very solid.I bought this with intention of using it as my 4 wheeler but have since gottenme one. I paid her $1,500 cash-and have spent apx $500 in used tires and rims, usedseats, fuel pump, paint, gas tank repairs, plugs and other assorted odd andends. My reserve is 1,800 and a buy me price of $2,200 to recover my money andsome of my time.
Alabama doesnot have title on anything of this age but I do have an open bill of sale and atag receipt where it was last registered in 2004.
He hadpainted it yellow and we repainted it with spray rustolium yellow paint andblack rustolium. The seats are just sitting in there and will need somemodification before it safely be used, (Do not know what happened to originalseats). I also have other seats you could use if you don’t like these. The right rear shock mount where is was welded to the axal is going to need rewelded.
Uncertian of the milage on this as it’s excempt when registerng here.
The 4 wheeldrive system works and hubs lock in and out easy. The windshield is flat glassand has a crack in it-I folded it down and installed a piece of foam rubberwhere it lies on the hood. Has a tow hitch on it and will hook up to a 2” ball.Tires are pretty good so you should be able to tow it to your place-or if youneed me to deliver I will do for $1.00 per mile but do not want to go over 200miles. I will be going to N/East Tennessee in about 2 weeks and have a way to deliver.
I forgot to get some pictures of the motor I will do that soon and add them. If you need any other pictures let me know. Thanks Pat
Starting upand engaging 4 x 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMElGtHNJ1Y
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