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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 .
Tuesday’s updates will be arriving late morning (though check out the jeep in the post that follows this one), as will answers to many emails in my inbox. In the meantime, for you early risers who have suffered eWillys withdrawals, here’s an article on FCs to string you along.
A reader asked if the WILLYS logo stamped on a hood could be used to replace the WILLYS used on the rear of Willys MBs during the war. At first blush, I thought they were different, but had never actually compared the sizes. So, below is a comparison (I randomly grabbed a tub and a hood example off the internet). The top photo shows the rear of a tub (obviously being repaired) and the bottom photo is a hood stamping from a CJ-3B.
As you can see, the war-tub Willys logo has more letter spacing than the post war logo. The spacing within individual letters (the W, T, & S) also is less. The post war letters are taller than the tub letters.
The May 1957 issue of Willys News covered the 2nd Annual Jeep Derby in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Among the racers were Bud Jackson from the Hemet Jeep Club and Wally Klingele and Barney Nelson from the Yakima Ridge Runners. Klingele and Nelson drove their jeeps to the event! Only 14 of the 20 entrants completed the eighty mile race.
The San Francisco Gate published this photo of Princess Elizabeth as part of a tribute to the jeep in 2014.
http://m.sfgate.com/cars/slideshow/A-tribute-to-the-lowly-Jeep-95269/photo-6976182.php
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In fact, even during her Honeymoon in 1947 Princess Elizabeth was driven by her husband Prince Phillip.
Looking to add some polish to your jeep? Tdperformance offers some options (thanks Curt).
1. They sell a polished aluminum or 2-toned finish aluminum covers:
2. Polished Aluminum Dana 44 or Dana 25/27/30 covers.
3. Powder coated aluminum Dana 44 or Dana 25/27/30 covers:
4. 2-Toned Finish Aluminum Dana 44 Differential Cover:
5. Dana 25, 27, 30 Chrome differential or thick chrome covers:
6. Dana 44 differential chrome cover:
If there was a caption with this photo, it’s no longer on the back.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of WWII WAC Staff Sgt B Sherman With Seep Jeep . Photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is dated 9/24/1943.”
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $800 on eBay.
(09/24/2014) ” MAK-A-CAR ALUMINUM JEEP KIT, SCALE 1/8″ TO THE INCH, FROM 1946. INSPECTION OF INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST, ALL PARTS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AND WILL MAKE FOR A COMPLETE MODEL. ALL INSTRUCTIONS (TWO SETS) INCLUDED TO BUILD THIS KIT. BOX SHOWS A LOT OF SHELF WEAR AND SOME WATER DAMAGE. MODEL ITSELF HAS NEVER BEEN ASSEMBLED. EXTREMELY RARE MODEL FROM THE ’40’S, THIS IS AN AMAZING FIND. I HAVE DROPPED THE PRICE FROM $1,500.00 TO $800.OO!!!…. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE ABOUT THIS ITEM. WILL SHIP PRIORITY MAIL WITH TRACKING NUMBER TO LOWER 48 STATES ONLY.”
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Leftover Racing and Damian’s CJ-5 Drag Jeep are prepared for the 2015 racing season. They will be defending the Nickel Nightmare points title in the Outlaw Sanddrag Series.
I saw this CJ-5 bbq on Facebook. I thought I’d better add it to the BBQ posts.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Need to stamp an image of a CJ-5 onto leather? Here’s one tool that will do the trick. Who would have thought?
“Vtg Rare Baron Tool LA #923 large old car stamp”
