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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 .
“1948 Willys Pickup – Extended cab project. The engine is installed but hasn’t been wired. It does not run and will need to be trailered home. Open Montana title.
1948 Willys Pickup cab with panels from a Willys wagon grafted on to create an extended cab
Suburban frame
4 wheel disc brakes
Dana 60 front axle with G2 Hubs, no locker, gear ratio not known
14 Bolt rear axle, no locker, gear ratio not known
GM LS 6.0 engine with aluminum heads and iron block. Includes wiring harness and computer
5 speed manual
transfer case, no drive shafts”
“1951 Willys jeep Va Title in my name has f134 motor that runs and yard drives good,working 4 drive,vintage lockout hubs,needs mastercylinder and wheels cylinders resealed, to stop. Recent tires Starts easy and purrs like a kitten”
“1961 Willy pickup, great condition, restored has $30,000 into it, looks like new, Hurricane 6 eng. 71 k org. miles, inside/outside mint, org. green color, new tires/rims,”
Since then, I’ve been searching for an original US version of the Tender, but have not found one. So, while not beyond the realm of possibility, I highly doubt this is an original 1954 Tender for the following reasons.
The seller of this truck is describing it as a 1954 Truck and the serial number is claimed to be 55168 10001. However, as of 1954, the serial number system used was the 654 XX2 prefix system (the “X”s standing for various letters) to describe 4WD Willys trucks. It wasn’t until 1955 that Willys Motors adopted the 55168 system, but that year that prefix started with 55168 5001. At some point, there was a 55168 10001 produced, but that would have been late into the1955 year.
Consistent with a 1955 build, the 1955 55168 trucks model was defined as a cab only version of the Willys truck accompanied by the Super Hurricane engine, same as the truck herein. The “bed” of the truck could have been built from a wagon, so that might be consistent, too.
However, the speedo shown wasn’t produced until late 1956ish. The Willys emblem used on the hood and on the glove box looks more like an Aero emblem than a jeep emblem. The hockey-stick styling of the external chrome didn’t appear until 1960(?). Meanwhile, the two piece windshield was discontinued in 1960. So, there are major inconsistencies.
I’m sure there are other issues that folks can add to this list.
“This 1954 Willys was built as a 1955 model and is Serial #0001. A piece of Willys Jeep history, this example has 2,122 original miles and is equipped with 4-wheel drive. It’s powered by a Super Hurricane 226ci 6-cylinder engine backed by a T90 3-speed manual transmission and Dana 18 transfer case. The exterior was repainted in its correct shade of tan.”
This doesn’t run, but includes a plow. Its a project.
“1947 willys pickup, NOT running. 4wd with Meyers plow. No title. Chevy 250 3sp engine (in bed), original transfer case and transmission. Extra bed and rear fiberglass fenders (no pics). Serious inquiries only please. $4000. Thanks for looking.”
“Truck’s features:
– Super body. It spent most of its life in west Texas. After it was moved to Massachuesetts, it was never driven in the winter. No known Bondo. Very little rust – see the photos.
– GM 350 automatic transmission plus a Saturn overdrive and a 2 speed transfer case, giving 12 gears forward and 4 in reverse. Transfer case rebuilt with Timken bearings and special intermediate gear using tapered roller bearing instead of stock needle bearings (lasts much longer).
– Front steering rebuilt, including steering box. New front springs & shocks.
– Power brakes. Front auto-adjusting brakes newly rebuilt. Electric wiper motor.
– Holley Projection electronic fuel injection (EFI).
– Includes the missing sheet metal “bed skirts” under the bed (are in primer paint).
– The truck is the relatively rare early 50’s model with the split windshield, the small back window, and the “W” embossed on the tailgate.
– Clean title (Massachusetts) Continue reading →
“1947 Willy’s. The body is a new reproduction and it’s on a 1957 frame. It needs a full restoration but I have all the parts that were taken off to put the new body on. Also have the old body and a spare frame also. I would love to restore it but don’t have the funds to put into it.”
