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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.
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’ve spent most of the weekend coding and reorganizing content so that readers can use the menus to navigate ewillys differently. I’ll be launching this updated system sometime next weekend. One small is example of today’s efforts is that you’ll now find Trucks and Wagons have their own categories and areas.
Two new areas will include (1) a how-to area, which will integrate readers submissions and web content, to help builders/problem solvers with their vehicles and (2) an “identify” area which I’ll be building out to help people identify their jeeps (by grille type, body type, data plates, serial number, engine type, and more).
This Salvage location is in Antelope, California, and called J&W
J&W Garage was founded in 1945. The original owners were James Auld and “Wegge” Wigren, hence the name J&W. James purchased Wegge’s portion of the business. For many years the business was known as J&W for “James and Wife.” The business was located on Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights, California.
The Duncan family took possession of the business on January 16, 1981. We formed our own corporation, CAN-GRO, INC., and purchased J&W Auto Wreckers, Inc. We are located in Northern California just outside of Sacramento. We ship parts Worldwide, but we would be more than happy to have you stop by to check us out. 8626 Antelope No Road, Antelope CA 95843; Phone: (916) 723-3950; Fax: (916) 723-3953; Toll Free: 800-924-9732.”
Collins Bros has thousands of used jeep parts at our Wylie Texas location. Call them at 1-800-699-JEEP (1-800-699-5337). They say they have everything for Jeep CJ’s 76-86 and almost everything for 87-95 YJ Wranglers. Review the rest of their catalog for new Jeep parts.
I have some t-shirt ideas and thought I’d see what you all thought about them. I’m trying to create a different kind of willys t-shirt. The “Africa” shirt would be one of a series of “WWII” vehicles.
No pics and no description. However, it sounds like there’s some cool stuff for sale.
“Saturday 9-3, 105 Fremont Ave (hwy 12,121 between sonoma and napa close to 116 arnold drive) Tons of Equipment. Electrical panels, milling machines, old willys jeep, lube truck, mechanics service truck with crane and air compressor, pro-tech and Merrit cab protectors, bar stools, metal studs and misc. metals, office furniture, picture frame moulding framing equipment and tons more”
Hemmings.com reported yesterday that Tucker #1045, estimated by RMAuctions to go for $550,000 – $750,000 was auctioned on Friday, August 13th, for $1,127,500 — the most ever for a Tucker. Now that’s some price appreciation!
I spoke with Bob over the weekend and he mentioned stopping by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware’s 13th annual Jamboree in Ohio. He estimated there were over 300 jeeps and plenty of things to look at and do. Among the things he learned was that the Butler Pennsylvania Tourism office wants to produce a large Jeep Festival during Aug 12-14, 2011, where they hope to hold the largest Jeep Parade ever held (and over take Colombia’s Guiness Record).
From Butler Tourism’s website, “Bantam Jeep Year-Long 70th Birthday Celebration Kicks Off Summer 2010: Jeep enthusiasts, automotive and military history buffs and thousands of visitors will make their way to Butler County to celebrate the Bantam Jeep’s 70th birthday throughout 2010 and 2011. Butler is the birthplace of the Jeep. The Bantam Jeep was developed and produced in 1941 by Butler’s American Bantam Car Company in response to the U.S. Army’s request for an all-purpose military vehicle. Nearly 3,000 Jeeps were produced at Bantam’s Butler factory.
To celebrate the Jeep’s 70th birthday, a year-long celebration will begin June 2010 and culminate with the first Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival August 12-14, 2011. The festival will feature off-roading opportunities, historical displays, a Jeep parade/cruise and other events. ”
I sent an email today to the office of Tourism and was surprised to see a response within a couple hours, which included an offer to keep us updated on the festival progress along with this attached pdf brochure.
Kaiser Willys has generously offered to provide eWillys readers with a one time discount of 10% off parts purchased from the company (the offer excludes Body Tubs and Body Tub Kits). You’ll note their ad in the sidebar to the right. So, thanks to Kaiser Willys and thanks to Greg, a reader who took it upon himself to contact the company and launch this relationship. So, take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts!
I’m also hoping to publish a post in the future that describes how this family business started so we call all learn more about the company.
From the website: “Kaiser Willys Auto Supply, a family owned business for over 10 years, is dedicated to providing quality and reasonably priced vintage Willys parts and Willys Jeep parts and accessories for all 1941 to 1971 Willys and Jeep vehicles. In 2002 we built a 6,000 square foot warehouse to house more than 7,000 parts and to better serve our customers. We guarantee full customer satisfaction – our goal is to make every first-time customer a lifetime customer!”
The jeep platform has been used for a variety of different projects, including multiple versions of the Zamboni Ice Re-surfacer. But, I didn’t know that in 1958 the famous Oscar Meyer vehicle was built from a 1958 FC-150. I guess that didn’t work so well, as they didn’t do it again based on the info I’ve found.
“For sale is a 1948 jeep willys, jeep is currently taged and registered…truck has been converted to 12v with new battery…have all 12v lights for jeep, engine has been rebuilt runs good and sounds good, traded my bobber for this 2 weeks ago i need money my loss is ur gain”
When I was a kid, jeep play/race days were held all over the Pacific Northwest. Whether at the sand dunes, in the forest, under some powerlines, in a boggy area of Everett or at an ORV park, it seemed the places a club could sponsor a playday were unlimited. For a variety of reasons, those days have passed and options for holding 4×4 events are limited.
This is why I was surprised to see a new area that allows some PNW racing (and motorcycle, trucks and atvs as well) called Cadillac Ranch MotorSports. From the website, “Cadillac Ranch Motorsports was started by three brothers who had some unused land that they decided to turn into a destination for excitement. Bring your ATV, motorbike, or truck to our track for a day of outdoor fun.” Check out some sprint racing pics here and some cross country pics here.
From the pics I saw on the website, a few friends and readers have already ventured down for some their outdoor fun, though I haven’t heard any feedback thus far. Even better, it’s only a stone’s throw from my sister’s place in McKenna, so I’ll have to swing by and check it out!
Here are some images from the Cadillac Ranch Motorsports website. This image shows the area in general, which looks great for spectating — you can see an entire run.
This is a pic from a sprint race:
And here are a couple pics from what I assume is a cross country course of some type. In the second pic you can see there is a pretty good line of racers ready to take their turn.
