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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 .
“Red and white van example only – to show possible finished project. Yellow mail truck is the donor vehicle for frame and drivetrain which has a title, V6 drivetrain runs and drives, and is included with project purchase. Other two photos are the restoration candidate. 4 cyl Drivetrain is present- condition unknown. Frame is very bad but body and coachwork are complete and very restorable. Call or text for more info. 10,500 obo Trades possible. Vehicle is located in Hastings MN.”
The sellers of this are getting some evaluations of the powertrain before deciding upon a price. But, they posted it on Facebook. I’m not sure where it is located either.
“RARE 1963 Willys postal fleet van. Clear title. Nearly everything is there and original. I believe it will run but haven’t got to it yet. Has new tires”
“I am doing a chassis swap on my 1961 Willys Jeep Fleetvan. So this is the stock frame, suspension and axles from my Fleetvan. The motor and transmission have been swapped, and it has a MerCruiser four-cylinder, 140cc motor and a 700R4, two wheel drive, transmission. The motor and transmission work just fine. You can see the video of us doing a last-minute burnout before we took the body off the chassis. It should be a perfect swap for any early Jeep, if you wanted to keep it two-wheel drive. It is the same 80” wheelbase as the early CJ-2, CJ-3s, and DJ-3. The Fleetvan was originally right hand drive, but the previous owner converted it to left hand drive. It is located in central Michigan. On a side note, if you’re interested in following the build of my handicap conversion Fleetvan, you can follow it at, https://www.facebook.com/GreengoTheMoewillyteeVan?mibextid=ZbWKwL“
“I currently have a 1964 Jeep FJ6A Fleetvan project I’m looking to sell. It is missing the title, so will be sold on a Bill of Sale. Motor is locked up. Everything is there with exception to the rear tail lights and front Glass. Asking $4,000 OBO”
“Unrestored 1964 Jeep Fleetvan FJ3A that is stock.
Ran when parked, but it’s complete in excellent shape and has surface rust (patina).
Has a clean title. ”
“1965 Jeep FJ-6A Fleetvan Stepvan Right Hand Drive Delivery Van! No Reserve! Clean Ca title.
Up for sale is a very rare, hard to find Jeep FJ-6A Step Van. Complete. I had big plans to turn this into a Beer Truck for catering events. I have had it for 6+ years and haven’t really done anything with it so it is someone’s else turn.
Previous owner used it for his auction company. He extended the back bumper and stood back there and auctioned things off and then had his wife inside with the service windows to fill out the paperwork.
Engine and transmission is complete but the engine doesn’t look great. I purchased another engine out of a running Jeep that comes with the sale. I planned to swap them out. Continue reading →
“This van has a clear title, is drive-able, clean inside and out, rollup rear door. We bought it to convert to a food truck, but unforeseen events have caused us to discard those business plans.
Ready to convert to your specific needs.”
“We are selling this amazing 1961 Jeep FJ3A Fleetvan from our collection. We initially were going to use for our business but have decided to go a different direction. These vans are incredibly rare in the step van world. These don’t come up for sale often, if they do they sell quick.
It is a very clean vehicle for its age and has lived the past ten years indoors inside a wedding venue. It has the original vin plate on the dash. No motor or trans so it’s a great start for a new motor or leave as is and pull it like a trailer.
This size van would make a perfect candidate for your next mobile business vehicle. It’s a blank canvas for your taco truck, food truck, ice cream truck, coffee truck or whatever you can dream up….The sky is the limit!
Currently not running. No title, Bill of sale only. “
Dave asked me about the type of adapter used on DJ-3As and FJs to connect an automatic transmission (which may have been the Borg Warner model 12 according to David Sapp mentioned in his comment to this post, though I have no documented evidence of this, but it should be out there somewhere). Essentially, a adapter plate is bolted to the back of an L-head/F-head engine, to which the transmission bell housing attaches.
After some searching, Dave spotted the adapter in an FJ supplement book. Here are the pics.
As for the rare shifter that’s been captured in some pics, this pic is the best I have (from a DJ-3A automatic). It confirms Barry Goodwin’s comment on another post that the transmission lacked a “Park” feature. Instead, the driver would put it in neutral when parking (and I assume pull the parking brake).
If anyone has a document that confirms it was the M-12 BW transmission that was used, or has more pics or is aware of other useful discussions on this topic, please let me know. There isn’t much info about these setups on the web.
FYI: Based on my research, it appears the Willys Aero cars of the 1950s used a GM Hydramatic rather than a BW transmission.
(03/02/2022) Nate’s uncle has this FJ-6A for sale.
“This van spent its early life in Honduras as a diving instructor van, then made it’s way to WA where it has been since the mid ‘70’s. Actual mileage is unknown. It does not have an engine but is currently set up for a 327 Chevy v8 and a Chevy automatic transmission. It comes with what is believed to be the original manual 3-speed transmission. It also comes with a 4×4 Jeep transmission though it doesn’t have the 4×4 axles. As seen in the photos, some of the glass is broken. The body is in decent shape and it in good structural condition. The front grill also comes with it.”
