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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 .
HOG spotted a great Willys hubcap thread over at the International Full Size Jeep Association Forum.
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=106352
After a day down at the Seattle Waterfront, I’m turning in early. However, Roberto forwarded some videos that ought to keep everyone busy until tomorrow’s updates. So, check out the next two posts.
Mitch dropped by my parents’ house tonight to have me sign his book and to chit chat. He told me he isn’t a big reader, but he sat down and read the book in only three sittings. He loved it, which was great to hear, and has a waiting line of people who want to read it. I mentioned that I was thinking about getting a booth at the Moonshiner’s Swapmeet in March (March 11 in Puyallup). He suggested that someone might have an indoor booth they’d like to split or share with me. I figured that was a good idea, so if anyone has a booth at that main hall and wants to split or have me stay there and sign/sell books, let me know. For those that don’t know, the book has some PNW history, racing history, a few jeep trips and more in the book (though it is much more than just about jeeps).
In the meantime, here is Ann and I enjoying the beautiful scenery today (57 degrees and sunny!)
Here is a three part video about the history of the jeep forwarded by Roberto. It was produced by Canada’s History Television and is part of their Turning Points of History series. Though not perfect in its accuracy, such as the clip of Marilyn Monroe in a M-38A1 during a discussion about movie stars and jeeps at the start of WWII, there is some footage I hadn’t seen. This lasts 45 minutes.
Part 1:
Turning Points of History – Man and Jeep – i by canajien
Part 2:
Turning Points of History – Man and Jeep – ii by canajien
Part 3:
Turning Points of History – Man and Jeep – i by canajien
I doubt that everyone will like this movie that Roberto forwarded, but I did.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=moEr8mgJkDQ
Believe it or not, I did a search on Willys+Jeep+Superbowl and discovered the paper jeep project below. Pretty cool!
From Paperkraft.net comes this papercraft template that dates back to 1944. Agence Eureka scanned it and posted it online.
DOWNLOAD THE ORIGINAL SCAN HERE OFF OF FLICKR OR Click on the bottom image.
Here is a finished product:
The images I shared last night came from the Toledo Lucas County Library. If you have some time, check them all out here.
http://images2.toledolibrary.org/getdcdata.asp?typesearch=keyword&key=jeep&B1=Search&how=cp
This is a beautiful shot of a 6×6:
Buz forwarded me an “Air Police” jeep for sale at eBay. Clearly there are some issues with this ‘restoration’. One choice I thought was strange was the “Air Police” label itself; but, then I started doing some research and found some references to Air Police Jeeps. If Ann weren’t sleeping so soundly beside me, I’d wake her up and ask her about Air Force Jeeps. Instead, I’ll let her sleep. You can see more jeeps and learn more about them through the links below:
This is the “Air Police” M-38 for sale on eBay:
Below are just some of the images I found:
1. http://defensorfortis.info/AP/2010/07/11/air-police-jeep-air-police-kid-and-polizei/
2. http://www.ancientfaces.com/research/photo/405090/tom-wilson-air-policenew-castle-delaware-family-ph
http://www.modellautos.miniatures.de/
The link for the picture below doesn’t work, but I was able to capture the image.
Flint got this modified wagon as part of a trade with a reader named Dan. Since that time he’s been doing some additional suspension changes and having some fun with the paint job. His faded school bus art fooled me into thinking it had been there for years. Thanks for sharing Flint.
These images came from the Toledo Lucas County Library. If you have some time, check them all out here.
http://images2.toledolibrary.org/getdcdata.asp?typesearch=keyword&key=jeep&B1=Search&how=cp
Speaking of unique Surreys, Mike wrote the following Comment:
“Back in 1962, One of my dad’s favorite hangouts, Lee’s tavern on Crooks Ave. in Clifton, NJ bought a special order CJ5 with a pink surrey fringe top and matching upholstery. It was the talk of the town. This Jeep was a double twist on the phrase “special order”. It was a first generation Tuxedo Park model with the featured color scheme of white body with red grille and red wheels, along with the surrey top and seat covers which were installed over stock upholstery at the factory. The local legend story at the time was; He had to wait 6 months for delivery.”
So, I spent some time searching for a CJ-5 Surrey picture. I didn’t find any real ones, but I did find one toy: A CJ-5 toy from 1960.
http://www.carhobby.com/page1960.htm (stock #875 3/4 down the page).
