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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 .
(09/02/2013) “To the best of my knowledge this is the correct information. {I am this for a family member}1962 6cyl/ automatic with plow. My family member said he had it started a year or so ago. I may be able to find the book that goes with it. Buy it as it is—no other info regarding this vehicle is available. am willing to work on a solid offer.
PLEASE NOTE:THIS WOULD NOT LET ME GO TO
PAGE WITHOUT PUTTING IN PARTS/SALVAGE/CLEAN
ETC.—–I am not saying this is clean—this is an old vehicle—
it is what it is. old.”
I’m taking Sunday off to work on Biscuit. I installed the new springs Saturday night (photos forthcoming) and will begin the engine installation Sunday.
Meanwhile, later this week my boys arrive. We’ll have a short time together, so there will be some reruns of old posts later this week. Next week Ann, her mother, and I will be camping up by Deception Pass. I don’t expect to be doing much but relaxing, so I will have mobile updates from there.
The Tri City Military Vehicle Club was out playing in the dunes with their jeeps this past weekend. These dunes are just a few minutes from our place in Pasco, Washington. I’m hoping to get Biscuit there at some point.
Only the one update (above) today. Since it is my birthday, I’m taking the day off.
On another note, four readers have emailed me saying that eWillys appears offline to them (and has for several days). Three of the four are from outside the country. My web host made some firewall changes and that might be the root cause. If you know of anyone his having troubles, have them email me. We are trying to determine just how many people are affected.
Interestingly, Pascal noted that he tried to use Google from Canada to locate the site and eWillys didn’t appear in his results. So, something strange, but limited, seems to be happening.
I’m going to take the weekend off. Next update will be Monday morning.
Today I spent some time doing some housekeeping on the site, including updating the WordPress backbone to the latest version along with all the plugins. Phone users (and everyone) can now search a little more easily using the ADV search link at the top of the page. So, if something doesn’t quite work right, that’s probably why.
Here’s how our Spruce Goose photo is supposed to look:
On another note, Colin shared an email with me that I altered into the story below. I don’t know about you all, but I warned Ann when we first started dating to tell me before she cut or colored her hair. I said I’d never notice. She’ll even point it out and I still can’t tell, but I can sure spot a jeep with just a glance.
A husband went to the police station to file a “missing person” report for his missing wife:
Husband : I lost my wife, she went shopping & hasn’t come back.
Inspector : What is her height ?
Husband: I never checked.
Inspector : Slim or healthy ?.
Husband: Not slim, can be healthy.
Inspector : Color of eyes ?
Husband : Never noticed.
Inspector : Color of hair ?
Husband : Changes according to season.
Inspector : What was she wearing?
Husband : I think it was red, but not sure whether it was a dress or a suit.
Inspector : Was she driving?
Husband : Yes.
Inspector : Tell me the make, model & color of the vehicle . . . . .
Husband : She was driving a harvest tan CJ-3A with a Buick V6 that generates 250 horsepower powering a Ford Toploader 4 Speed. It has a full cage colored a faux shade of aluminum. The winch on the front is a classic pre-Warn belleview winch held up by an ARB bumper that I customized. There’s a small scratch on the hood and a dent on rear quarter panel …..
The husband halted, then started crying…
Inspector: Don’t worry sir, ……. We will find your jeep.
“Just used for hunting does run but need thing done first Main thing is gas tank but can be an easy convert to a boat gas tank next on the list will be breaks Price will be negotiable but not by much motor runs great transmission is on the better side of great clutch is good would have to mess with it one with just need gas tank and breaks and the will to hunt or restore will send pictures when asked for them and does have the original hub caps thank you”
This looks like a good price, despite the odd body.
“1942 Ford GPW WWII Jeep #109046. The original body has been cut, and though sound, is not restorable. Has good MB engine, rebuilt trans and transfer case, new steering parts, 5 new NDT tires, new brake parts, etc. The Jeep runs and drives excellent. A fun Jeep as is or, with a new body kit, would make a nice classic. $3,000.”
“I bought this jeep for a hobby when I retired,but I have to many projects,and I just know I not ever going to have the time, I bought it about 15 years ago for 875.00 and that what I want for it.”
