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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 .
(02/04/2021) Mike spotted this CJ-5 with a myriad of updates. I don’t recognize the top; I’m wonder if it has been customized with extra large windows?
“I have owned this very unique 1955 Jeep for the past 40 years. It is very nice to look at, but it has been built to be used! You will never find another Jeep like this one. Load up your gear and you are ready to wheel.
Features include: Rebuilt 1976 Chevy 350 engine that was blue printed/balanced, RV cam, Rochester Quadrajet 4 barrel carburetor, Edelbrock Performance Intake Manifold, Hooker Headers, and Flowmaster mufflers.
It has dual Yellow top Optima batteries, power steering, power-assist brakes, Chevy SM420 4 speed transmission, 5:38 gears, T-18 transfer case, Saturn overdrive, Model 30 front differential with a ARB locker and disc brakes, Model 44 rear end with a Detroit Locker and full floater Dutchman axels. Also a MicroLock emergency brake, York air compressor, 12,000 Mega Wench, and custom black/green Imeron paint with gold striping.”
“no title, 2 jeeps for parts, 1 has body-needs work, excellent front clip that we have stored in barn, grill hood, fenders, n windshield frame also stored in barn. Bell housing for v8 conversion, bell housing for orig 4cyl, engines need rebuild, i restored a 1949 cj3a willies from ground and know whats entailed, have no desire
to do again. Good father and son project. Asking $1000 cash”
NEW UPDATE: Here are some more pics of the Scheneker Iron Works Demonstration Jeep that I snagged on eBay. The first pic shows the Dozerette. The other three show the snow plow.
This shows the same(?) Demonstration jeep with a lift bucket. I’m not certain whether it’s the same jeep or not.
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UPDATED and posted April 18, 2020:
The Scheneker Iron Works company of Buffalo, New York, produced some interesting pieces of specialized equipment for the jeep. The first items appear in the Willys-Overland Special Equipment Book starting in the late 1940s and the last evidence of their association with the jeep was in 1957. Other than that, I could uncover very little about this company. So, if anyone has any more background information on Schenker, please let me know!
One early item produced by Schenker in the late 1940s was the “Jeep” Dozerette, a scraper.
Here is a more colorful ad:
Another odd item that I don’t remember ever seeing in the wild is this Scheneker all-purpose lift:
Another item which didn’t sell all too well was this Sheneker loader (none of the various loaders sold all that well).
The last item, the snow plow, is what I believe to be the most common item manufactured by Scheneker. It was available from at least 1948 through 1957. Several of these have been for sale over the years, with and without jeeps.
Given the VEC CJ-2A and the lack of a model identifier, I believe these two images show “Model A”, or the first model:
As indicated on the second page below, these brochures appear to feature “Model B”:
Here’s a comparison between the first model and Model B:
Scheneker included a 30 day warrantee:
This early 1950s brochure features one of the company’s snowplows on a CJ-3A:
Here’s the earliest sign I have that the company produced a “V” model snow plow and a Model T for trucks and wagons:
At some point, the company introduced both a Model T (for Trucks and Wagons).
By 1957, Scheneker was manufacturing various snow plow models for CJ-5s, Trucks, Wagons, and FCs:
When the company ceased operations isn’t clear, but I have no brochures later than 1957.
UPDATE: Thanks to Matt, I’ve added a photo of the front page of this six-page 8″x11″ brochure:
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I recently purchased a 1952 Dealer Signage Brochure off of eBay. After receiving the brochure (I will post in a couple days), I realized the seller of the brochure mistakenly added the photo below to the auction, which at the time puzzled me because the signage didn’t seem to fit how Willys-Overland was positioning itself in 1952 (no ‘jeep’ signage, only Willys). Now, I think this image is from one of the earliest post-war dealer signage brochures.
I tried asking the seller if they have more pics of the early brochure. Unfortunately, communicating with the seller of the 1952 has proven difficult (after a few emails, it’s clear that the seller either can’t read very well or isn’t proficient with English).
So, does anyone recognize and/or have scans of this brochure?
This 4-page station wagon brochure, that I think was printed in February of 1947, is a common one on eBay. It’s got a form number of 472-A-500. One clue to it’s early printing is the prominent use of the term ‘Jeep’, a term that disappeared from wagon advertisements by 1950.
The December 19, 1945, issue of the Los Angeles Times noted that the county sheriff’s department hired 85 deputies and purchased 25 jeeps to tackle a jump in criminal activity in the unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County. This may have been the largest and earliest attempt to employ jeeps by law enforcement in the US (Outside of the military of course).
“1948 Willys Jeepster Roadster Such A Cool Ride ! 73 Years Old And Going Strong 350 Engine Sweet With A 350 Turbo Automatic , Power Steering Tilt Wheel Mustang 2 Front End With Disc Brakes 9” Ford Rear End New Tires And Wheels New Brakes Ready To Hit The Road Awesome Cruising In This Baby The Folks I Got This From Had It Over 30 Years That Red Shinning Paint Has Been On It For Over 30 Years Some Chips and cracks And Scratches And Still Is Awesome ! The Top And Interior is In Great Shape Good Solid Car I Have All 5 Of The Wide White Wall Tires Wheels And Centers in Great Shape Dont Know Where there is Another Like It For $12,500”