2012 was a great year for both me, personally, and for eWillys, too. Obviously, getting married was a pretty big deal as was finishing my book, Finding Virginia.  In addition, eWillys reached several milestones in terms of page visitation (600,000 this December and 12 million overall) and posts (now over 20,000).

For 2013, Ann and I have two trips planned, one down to Arizona for the FC Roundup in March and a second trip to the East Coast in May/June for the 2013 Midwest Willys Reunion in May (where I am scheduled to do a presentation) and The Bantam Fesitval in June.  More details to follow over the next couple months.

And, for 2014, we hope to do a trip to Europe during the summer to re-trace my grandfather’s trip through europe in 1924 (90th anniversary) and meet a variety of supporters from there who continue to visit daily and add to our knowledge base.  That will mean eWillys will need to be even more successful in 2013, which means a lot of work for me!

Happy New Year Everyone!

I created a post with a list of wiring schematics, but it was deleted somehow. This page provides a temporarily replacement.  I’m sure I had links to where I found these, but I will have to relocate them.

CJ-2A wiring Diagram

CJ-3A Wiring Diagram

1956 CJ-3B Wiring Diagram

1965 CJ-3B Wiring Diagram

1972 CJ-5 Wiring Diagram

1978 CJ-5 Wiring Diagram

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

“This 1949 Willys Overland Jeepster is in excellent used condition. The car has never been comprehensively restored because it has never needed such drastic attention. The car has been re-painted at least once. Paint is in good, presentable condition. There is no indication of any prior body repair or rust repair anywhere on this vehicle. The paint finish is red with some black fades highlighting the trim. All chrome is original and is very presentable as-is. The seat upholstery is in good, presentab l eand useable condition. The carpeting is new, original-style loop carpeting in proper color for the vehicle. The recently replaced the side curtains have never seen weather. This vehicle would qualify as an AACA HPOF (Historic Preservation of Original Features) car. As a collector who values original vehicles above restored vehicles, I believe that this Jeepster shoudl be enjoyed and cared for as-is and should never receive a comprehensive restoration. That said, if someone wanted to restore and have the very best Jeepster on earth, this is the right foundation for such an endeavor.

Noteable atrributes of this vehicle include:

* Very Rare, Original hub-caps in very presentable condition
* New reproduction set of hub caps are included (to be used when concerned about originals being stolen)
* Car is equipped with factory Overdrive – fully functional
* Car starts easily and runs smoothly with good oil pressure, no smoking, or other bad habits.
* Steering and suspension are all in good condition and the car travels well at highway speeds
* Tires are in good condition
* All chrome is original and serves as a testiment to the fact that this Jeepster has been well cared for its entire life.
* I would have no hesitations about getting in this car and driving it across the country”

I managed to get some updates up late last night.  However, I’m behind on emails, a condition without a cure until the 28th when I’ll be back in Pasco. So, if you emailed me and I haven’t responded, that is why 🙂

UPDATE: Was $3100. **SOLD**

(11/10/2012) Ron forwarded this ad.  It looks to be a good price.

“58 Willys CJ, clean title in hand. with a newly not even broken in built hot 79 camaro 350ci engine, Comp cam thumpr cam, edelbrock single plenum, edelbrock. 650cfm, headers, gear drive timing, 12 volt converted, roll caged and rhino lined this jeep is scary fast.”

I had some time this morning to do a few updates, but I have having a horrible time getting Craiglist ads to open.  It seems Craigslist is having some DNS issues.  Hopefully, this will be resolved later.

– Dave

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600

I thought this trailer might interest someone.

“I bought this trailer several months ago with the intent of doing a factory restoration. But its cutout tailgate was perfect for hauling dirt, gravel and those occasional Saturday trips to the dumps. So that’s what I used it for, but now I no longer have any use for it.

Email me your phone number and we’ll talk. Otherwise, don’t bother. I’m not being an ass, just simply trying to avoid scammers and tire kickers.

– Current Registration to my name
– Stored indoors for 50 years based on info from the previous owner
– Tows great
– Solid body, no rusts or holes
– Solid frame
– Modern hitch welded to the frame, but can be cleanly removed
– Tail gate cut, but original panel was used
– Solid Military-style Kelsey Hayes rims
– Frame and underside of body have untouched and unpainted original OD paint
– Exterior body has been primered, but a quick pressure wash revealed the original OD and what looks like a surplus number painted in yellow
– Attempted to reveal the USA number, but stopped. I’ll let the new owner bask in that glory.”

John spotted this ammo box speaker for the jeeper who doesn’t want to put a speakers in their dash.  Just hook your iPod right to it.

http://www.thodio.nl/english/products/abox