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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 .
“I am selling my 1943 WWII Jeep Ford GPW. This is the real thing runs and drives great. This would be a great vehicle for a frame up restoration or drive it like it is. I hate to let her go but remodeling house and need the cash. My lose is your gain if this is what you are looking for.
Good: Its the real deal. GPW Block, Willys Head, Many ‘F” stamps solid running vehicle original three speed 4wd works. two combat rims included and many other spare parts.
Bad: Converted to 12 volt (that may not be bad to some folks but not the original set up). Spings, shocks and spring hangers are not original. (original set of springs and new set of correct hangers included. Some Bondo in gas tank area (old repair) Does not have a top or bows aftermarket Warn locking front humbs installed.
This is a 69 year old vehicle but still very solid. I want to sell it so the reserve is resonable. You can call me with questions, there is no info on data plates. 843 314-3362 Eric”
As you can see below, we had a ‘blast’ on a quick trip over Snoqualmie Pass last night, getting stuck for an hour on Interstate-90. You can’t see it, but there are miles and miles of traffic and cars on the highway just to the left of the picture.
Today, I’m patching the roof, running Biscuit, and an assorted collection of ‘sonny-do-chores’. So, updates will be later tonight.
Also, tomorrow we will be checking out the new Le May Auto Musuem, which opened last month. We will file a report tomorrow.
“1954 Hobart G200 D/C welder on trailer. Uses a CJ2A four cylinder Jeep engine. There is also a 120 volt outlet on the machine for running your power tools. The machine was just restored. Valves and valve seats were reconditioned, fuel and oil lines replaced, new belts, hoses and tune up parts. Generator bearings were repacked, brushes were replaced, radiator was cleaned and pressure checked. Body panels were stripped to bare metal and repainted with automotive paint. Machine was thoroughly tested and runs and welds perfect. Is ready to weld for another 56 years”
“I have an 1948 2A for sale, it will need body work and front frame horns. It runs good and the trans seems fine the brakes work well also. It comes and harrison heater. I am open to offers and I am asking $1750, I will provide a bill of sale with the jeep.
It is located in Cranbury, NJ 08512.”
There’s some value here, but I’d like to see that cage going down to the cage.
“Jeep CJ5 Fiberglass Body $1,000, Custom Roll Cage $600, Balanced & Blueprinted Chev 3.8 V6 w/ March Pulley Set $1,500, Custom ATS Built Turbo 350 Transmission & Torque Converter, Dana 20 Transfer Case W/Advance Adapters Kit $1,000, Dana 30 Front Axle $250, Dana 44 Rear Axle (4:27 gears) $250, Billet Aluminum Steering Column $75, Dual Gate Competition Shifter $50. Plus, many original Military Jeep parts. Over $10,000 invested, clean title”
The new design …. isn’t done yet. I’ve reverted back to the old design. I’ve made some good strides on it, but there’s more to be done. I’m going to focus on my next book for a short while and return to the updated site changes at a future date.
Unfortunately, the seller didn’t provide any of the pictures of the 3 page jeep pictorial spread from this magazine. The seller explains what the SALT Magazine was.
“SALT: AUSTRALIAN ARMY EDUCATION JOURNAL 10th April 1944 ( Vol 8, No 3 )
Contents:
Our PWs ( Prisoners Of War) In Italy Jeeps- Civil ( 3 page pictorial on Willys MB, Ford GPW Jeep potential Civilian Post War uses
Britain v Japan ( Q&A Plans for war in the far East )
On the shores of Milne Bay ( Milne Bay Entertainment Concert party)
I got distracted by a few things today, including hunting down Gus and the Model Garage stories involving jeeps (read the first installment of that below).
Last night I revamped the eBay section some. There’s more that I hope to do. I’ve expanded the search keywords as well. Besides a little nice look, when you run your cursor over the picture it will expand so you can see it better.
I am also hoping to get the new version of the site running this weekend. The reason for the new version of the site is that I decided that creating a separate app for phone users would be unnecessary if I could implement a website that ‘degraded’ well onto the mobile platform. After doing my research on mobile apps and experimenting, I found that developing for the iPhone (and other platforms) was more frustrating than I expected (and more difficult than advertised). To explain much more requires understanding how the web is moving towards a HTML5 and CSS3 foundation, how phones are embracing that technology differently (differently among different devices as well as the web itself) and how they are implement those programming techniques on top of the their native programming and how only natively programmed apps (especially on the iPhone) actually run the best. So, in the end, building a better mobile sensitive website is a better use of my time.
If the above paragraph doesn’t make sense to you, don’t worry. I wish it didn’t make sense to me either (and didn’t a month ago before I started the app development process).
James spotted this article. According to it, a British company has built a special operations jeep they call Pegasus, using a Wrangler as the foundation. The company built the frame to fit inside a CH-47 Chinook. It is 201 inches long, 79 inches wide, 72 inches tall with an 11 inch ground clearance. It has a curb weight of 6,610 pounds and a potential payload of 3,310 pounds
According the the article, “It is named after the Pegasus Bridge crossing the Caen Canal the British 6th Airborne Division wrenched from the Germans in the invasion of Normandy in World War II …. ”
“1948 Brown Willys Pick up, 89k, runs and drives, four wheel drive is good. No rust. No tailgate. Comes with extra factory like tires and rims. Call Kirby at 320-three six zero-9028.”
This appears in good condition. I think this might have been the text from an eBay ad, because it has a ‘buy it now’ reference. I think the third party appraiser has been partying too much given the appraised value of $11,000. The seller will do better if they paint it OD green and put some military tires on it. Those metal (as opposed to aluminum cast) slots in that good of shape are hard to find.
“Collector owned. Collector has Street rods, frame off restored muscle cars, woody’s, Mopar’s, classic trucks, etc and this Willys Jeep is one of the many in his collection.
THIS JEEP WAS JUST APPRAISED AT A VALUE OF $11,000.00 BY A CERTIFIED THIRD PARTY APPRAISER (SEE APPRAISAL BELOW WHICH IS INCLUDED WITH THE SALE OF THE VEHICLE). NOTE: THE COLLECTOR IS A MOTIVATED SELLER. Call me for a buy it now.
A show and award winning full frame off restoration of this Willys Jeep proves it to be one of the nicest restorations around today. OVER $16K INVESTED in the frame off, nut and bolt, restoration. Heavy documents and receipts included.
With the original F Head 4 cylinder motor that has less than 2,000 miles on it, this Jeep has seen very little road time. Car has never seen rain and has only been driven around town. Jeep likes like showroom new.
The interior and floor pan are in excellent condition, matching the dash and gauges the truck reflects the countless man hours installed to get it to the condition that it is today.
This Jeep is ready for shows or a Sunday cruise, with its manual transmission run it down the highway at 65mph or take it to the trails to see what it was meant to do!
This Jeep will come with multiple awards one at local car shows. This is a military Jeep sold Civilian with very low original miles.
In full disclosure, the items that are not 100% show quality as follows:
-A small run in the paint on the passenger side of the hood. See pictures
Everything works and this Jeep is ready to drive anywhere!
