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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 .
This is a neat photo.
“You are bidding on an original 8 x 10 press photo of Moscow Russia Wayne Hall, Thomas Kridler in Jeep at US Exhibit. The attendants were meeting visitors from Russia while seated in the first Jeep truck ever to be seen in Russia. Hall was from Cincinnati OH, Kridler of Columbus OH. Photographer Unknown. Dated 8/5/1959. The following stamps are on the back of the photo: Cleveland Press”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
A reader was concerned that an eBay seller was trying to sell a y50r Ramsey winch as a 50r Ramsey winch. More info in the comments.
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1. Information on a y50r: http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=98583 (2nd pic below)
2. Information on a 50r: http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album127&id=M38_manual_page_169_detail_drawing (3rd pic below)
3. Comparison photos:
Looks like the driver is having fun.
” 1954 Ford Motor Company Tests New Jeep For Army Ordnance Corps Press Photo. You are bidding on an original press photo of Ford Motor Company Tests New Jeep For Army Ordnance Corps. It shows the jeep flying around the Ford Motor proving grounds track. Photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is dated 9/16/1954.”
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It is always funning to hear the f-head described as a high performance power plant. The article was featured in the November 30, 1960, issue of Lakeland Ledger.
Thanks to Charles for sharing jeep pics from some movies. I don’t have time to figure out which pics belong to which movie, since Ann and I are going to enjoy an evening together.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Thanks to Blaine for spotting this good looking Model 90 for sale. What’s an Empire Tractor?
“Empire tractors were only built for a few years after WWII.
The drivetrain of these tractors was the Willys Jeep 4×4 which were available at that time.
The engine, transmission, transfer case, rearend, radiator, steering column and wheel are all Willys.
The operator platform of the tractor is surplus navy ship decking.
This tractor does not have the original Willys engine, but instead has a flat head Jeep engine with a counterbalanced crankshaft. The electrical system has also been updated to 12v instead of the original 6v system.
The engine, transmission, and transfer case were all rebuilt a few years ago. The engine runs great and idles very smoothly.
The tractor can easily do 20mph on the road and if the rear tires were balanced it would go faster.
This tractor would be great for someone wanting to do one of the antique tractor drives that various tractor clubs offer.
There are less than 500 Empire tractors in the USA, known to the Empire Tractor Club.
(oh…. also included with the tractor for the buyer would be all the Empire Tractor Club newsletters that I have)”
For just finished restoring this Holden Ambulance jeep. For more pic’s go to: www.yankreenactment.nl then choose “jeep”, there you find the amb jeep and the finnished project under “canvas top”. Looks great!
Before:
After:
Powerful photo.
“1944- Wreckage of Allied jeeps and armored vehicles on D-Day beachhead. Bert Brandt photo.”
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Seth spotted this odd coin.
“Medal of Tourism of Paris :
FRANCE Arromanches:
War Debarkation Museum of 6 June 1944
Jeep
Year: 2012
Grade: Uncirculated (Unc.)
Gold Plated”
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This great photo was posted on the G503 Facebook page.
