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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.
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 .
Joe’s got a couple events happening this upcoming weekend. If you like jeeps and planes, head to Mesa, Arizona! The open house is Saturday only, but the SMTS is all weekend.
<– Day 13 – Monday March 21st: Food Testers | Beginning | Day 15 – Wednesday March 23rd: Blizzards & Balloons –>
Me, Benita, and Scott at the Range Cafe in Albuquerque. Benita has been test reading the book. She’s read about a 1/3 of it so far and is really enjoying it!
Today we drove from Tularosa to Albuquerque (See yesterday’s post here, or look below today’s post). Along the way we didn’t do much sight-seeing, but the winds had picked up … a LOT! I had Ann drive while I worked. Part of the time she was driving into the wind causing the jeep (and the laptop on my knees) to rock. However, she did well and we were soon at the University of New Mexico.
A month ago I discovered that only the U of NM and Yale University had a fourteen page report that I hadn’t known existed, an important one that will help shape the one of the final chapter in the book. The document was stored at the campus’ business library among the general books. If I had a little less character, I would have walked out with it, especially because I doubt no one else on the planet appreciates its significance. Damn you Conscience!! Alas, I settled for photos of it.
Elihu Root was the Guggenheim’s legal counsel, while simultaneously pretending to be an independent arbiter of the fight between the Guggenheims and the Eilers. I knew he’d been quoted in the newspapers, but there was never any mention there of a physical report.
The stop was a quick one, which worked well for us, because our next appointment was jeep-related 🙂 A half hour later, we were in downtown Albuquerque meeting with Benita. She and her partner Scott own multiple FCs and are regulars at the FC Roundup. First she showed us their unique camper FC, one that was used for years at a mine. It’s got horns, a bell, and a hoist on the front. The back of the FC had camper shell made by an unknown builder, but it appears to be professionally made. A hole in the rear of the FC’s cab allowed access to the camper. They’ve pull off the camper shell and are restoring it.
The next FC she showed us was a cow painted one. It was used as a search and rescue jeep. Unfortunately, the person who owned it had died, so no seems to know for sure why it was painted as a cow. Continue reading
<– Day 12 – Sunday March 20th: High Plains Drifters | Beginning | Day 14 – Tuesday March 22nd: Wind & Range –>
Enjoying an evening fire under the New Mexico stars.
On Sunday night we landed at the home of Ann’s aunt Cindy and uncle Fred (See yesterday’s post here). It marked the end of our trip, meaning we’d be heading home the rest of the way.
I shall avoid boring you with the details of sleeping in and lounging around until noon. Yes, it was good to be off the road for the day. I even found the time to get out the guitar and play some music for my wife. Then, we took a quick trip into Tularosa to pick up a new planter, because one we had bought two years ago broke a month ago. Of course, we had to get two ….
However, reality set in by mid-afternoon. I wanted to complete some eWillys, while Ann left with Fred and Cindy for a community service project (no, they weren’t in trouble for anything). They do a lot with the local community of Alamogordo. On this afternoon, they had volunteered to decorate a room at a senior center for a senior citizen prom. Accompanying the three of them were students from the local First Robotics team, which Fred and Cindy also mentor. Funded by a local bank, there was enough money to make the place look pretty nice.
As soon as they were done at the senior center, they picked me up, and we all went to downtown Tularosa where a restaurant is set to open soon. Called Grill 49 the place is a French Grill/Brew pub. Powering the kitchen menu is the former chef from Casa De Suenos, the most popular Mexican restaurant in the area. Their pork chops, a brine marinated, spicy, juicy treat is a favorite among regulars. I tried it yesterday evening at Casa De Suenos and it was delicious! Continue reading
Might be a Tux Park III? Tim spotted this ad.
“Hi, thanks for looking. This is a pretty unique little Jeep. Known history from new. I bought it from the original owner 17 years ago. It is the Tuxedo Park Model which was an early attempt at making an upscale Jeep. It has chrome grab bar, windshield hinges, bumpers, windshield hardware etc. Shabby original convertible top is included for patterns if you’d like. Also I have the original Fisher plow installed when new in 1963 which you can also have if you’d like. I took the plow off when I started to restore the Jeep. The Jeep runs excellent. Brakes are down but I had put new wheel cylinders in so just need bleeding. Reupholstered as original. Repainted as original. I left the dash alone to show the original color. The tub has floor rust underneath. Frame is fine. Sheet metal is needy. Nice whitewall radials. PTO- power take off winch, Tow Bar and Roll Bar also included. 76000 original miles. Easy project to finish. It is at the point where a little brake work and wiring the tail lights and you can use it all Summer and no one else will have one like it. How many original pink Jeeps do you think there are within a 1000 miles? Jeep. CJ5. Scrambler. 4X4. Tuxedo Park.”
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/5458620696.html
<– Day 11 – Saturday March 2016 FC Roundup Report | Beginning | Day 13 – Monday March 21st: Food Testers –>
You gotta have pie in Pietown, New Mexico!
Today we drove from Globe, Arizona, to Tularosa, w Mexico (see yesterday’s post here). We woke up early, aware we had a long drive ahead of us. We headed north out of Globe via Highway 60. We said goodbye to the Suhuaro and prickly pear cactus as we climbed rapidly into the mountains.
Our trip today took us from Globe, Arizona, to Tularosa, New Mexico.
After an hour or so we dropped into the beautiful Salt River Canyon along some twisty and windy roads. We soon stopped for some photos.
Ann at an overlook on the south side of the canyon.
A better view of the Salt River canyon.
Parked at an overlook on the north side of the canyon.
The rock wall on the opposite side of the road was pretty, too.
John shared this video about a Dutch couple that has traveled the world in a Model T.
UPDATE: Cody found this US Jeepney link.
Steve wrote me about a wagon that he transformed into a Jeepney. I wrote him for more info and am waiting for additional details. If you live near Port Angeles, Washington, you might have seen his Jeepney.
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Roberto wanted to share these illustrations. If you have ideas or suggestions for other drawings, drop him a note at robflores@robertoflores.com. If you’d like your jeep or something else drawn, he takes commission orders as well.
John shared this video about the Ford Pygmy.
<– Day 10 – Friday March 18th: The Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum | Beginning | Day 12 – Sunday March 20th: High Plains Drifters –>
UPDATE: An additional Pic and Video:
Four handsome jeep guys. Left to Right, Craig Brockhaus (theFCConnection.com), Jesse Ybarra (A most excellent roundup host), Mark Smith (Jeeptruck.com/sellajeep.com/warjeeps.com), and me.
Tom Smith of Jeeptruck.com put this video together: Tom Smith’s 65-Sec Tour Jeep Video:
Original Post:
It’s late. Ann and I have to rise early for our drive to Tularosa, New Mexico tomorrow. So, my report will be short. Thanks to Jesse and Andrea for putting on another great event. Everyone I spoke with was enjoying themselves. It was good to see old friends and to meet others we’ve only known virtually! We look forward to next year.
