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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.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
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 .
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“Misc. parts from a 1962 FC 170, seats, switches, rare speedo cable, much more. NO BODY PARTS or DRIVETRAIN ITEMS. Call 201-741-1423”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
“Four-wheel drive Willys Jeep station wagon. It has a 1975 Buick V-6 odd fire engine (approximately 65k miles), a SM465 manual transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, Dana 30 with Power-lock front axles, and a Dana 44 with locker in the rear (axles are 4.10s). The drive train is in good working condition. It is suitable as a daily driver, and for longer trips. It’s a great camping vehicle.
12-volt system with upgraded headlights. It has a custom suspension, with Firestone inflatable air springs, and a towing receiver. All other parts are original, including the seats (all reupholstered), gauges, and wood floor strips. It is a California vehicle, with some rust and dents. The outside has been repainted once. Inside is all original paint. It would make a great project vehicle. Receipts for work done are available.”
Bob forwarded me this image. We both felt the top looked more designed for GP, Bantam or Quad than for a MB/GPW.
Bob writes, “A woman at work gave me a small print today. Said it was in her aunt’s stuff when she died. It was taken around 1947. Looks like an MB sporting it’s combat wheels. It was her boyfriend who drove the jeep. He was int he Navy at the time, but I don’t know if it was his Jeep or the Navy’s. I think the top is pretty cool”
Looking for anything Easter & Jeep related, I stumbled upon Jinx Faldenburg and her Jeepster named “Hi Jinx” at this website. Since I had no idea who Jinx was, I had to look her up. It turns out she was one of the first ‘supermodels’, while also being an actress, expert swimmer, and tennis player.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinx_Falkenburg
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. This is a no reserve auction so it will sell regardless of price. The bidding will start at $1.00. It starts good, runs good, and drives good. Original 4 cylinder L-head 134 flathead engine. Good shape. Carb will need to be cleaned or put a carb kit in it (choke has to be pulled out halfway to get it to run good). 4×4 seems to work good as well as the Hi-Lo Transmission. Tranny has a howl in high gear but not too bad. Missing brake access cover. Brakes work good. Clutch works good. Needs a new speedo cable. Speedo shows 1415 miles but not sure if it works (the speedo end of the cable is frayed). Temp and Oil Pressure.”
After fourteen hours on the road yesterday, through sun, wind, snow, rain, fog, and nightfall, Ann and I returned safely to Pasco. Between the scenery of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona, the FC Roundup, and camping with my kids, and 3200 miles of driving, there was plenty of adventure and fun. I even went 48 hours without internet connectivity! Yes, it is still possible to escape the internet (if you have ATT — Ann (Verizon) and my daughter Kasia (Sprint) both had connectivity).
Speaking of my daughter, it was her 16th birthday April 2. It is safe to say that her birthday evening was NOTHING like the My Super Sweet 16 over-the-top birthday parties on MTV. The main reason for that is because I’m her dad and I’m horrible at putting together parites. However, she took her ‘party’ in style as we celebrated at the Howard Johnson in St. George (the winds that night were to gusty to camp). No doubt it will be memorable for her.
Regular updates return this evening.
Here’s Kasia’s Cake:
Here’s me, Karson (to my left), Colter (to my right), and, in the seat of honor, Kasia:
FEATURED IN JANUARY, 2009
So, you wanna shoot guns, dig with backhoes, race a suzuki, work a jackhammer, and drive a dozer all in one day? Where do you go? How about a Disneyland for Dudes?
The most recent edition of Wired Magazine ran a very interesting article about the Mannerspielplatz, which I roughly translate as a “play place for men” (I knew those 3 years of highschool german would come in handy someday). I went to the Mannerspielplatz, but even my rudimentary German isn’t quite enough to translate all the things you can do at this unique German park.
However, it did get me thinking — could you pull off something similar in the U.S.? Of course, the version in my head has an jeep/4×4 focus, but adding some big machinery along with some old automobiles, a tank or some other cool stuff might really be fun. Frankly, there’s all kinds of vehicles I always wanted to drive but never have had the chance. If the insurance and liability issues could be successfully negotiated, which I’m sure they could, then this could be a really cool idea.
After discovering Snow Canyon State Park was full yesterday, we decided to hold up in a motel last night. Because of the crazy winds, camping didn’t sound all that great anyway. Today, the winds have died down and we’ve found a new area to try: Cedar Pockets, Az, a small area a little ways from I-15 in the northwest corner of the state. It’s off of that one exit in the middle of the plunge through the tight rocky canyon as I-15 descends from St. George, Utah, to Littlefield, Az. So, we’ll see what we think of that spot. I expect no cell service there, so if there aren’t any updates for a few days, that is why. However, I will re-run some older feature stories each day for fun.
Here’s an image from the area (not ours):
Am I missing something? This looks like a great price. Fuel gauge doesn’t work. It might even be financeable.
http://classiccarliquidators.com/classic-cars/1958/willys/wagon/5416714665
I’ll do some updates from the road on Tuesday.