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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 .
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/20/2020) If you like side pipes and diamond plating, this might be for you.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/208677596911129/
“Chevy 350/ th350 trans. 44 front and rear axles 4:27 gears. Current registration. Full custom body inside and out. Needs some work but all there and drivable now”
An October 18, 1949, article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram announced Daniel M. Towns decision to drive a jeep from Magallanes, Chile, to Fairbanks, Alaska, then drive to Washington, D.C. He is hoping to be able to cross the Darien Gap rather than boat around it. He plans to use tracks on a jeep to get through the Gap. As of the date of the article, Willys-Overland (or a dealer) had already agreed to supply a jeep.
A few weeks later, Towns received some advice from Frank Buck, as described in a November 07, 1949, article in the Forth Worth Star-Telegram. Frank Buck died a few months later.
Somehow, I never posted these Instructions for installing DJ-3A seats that Terry sent me. So, here they are in a post of there own. These are the official instructions dated June 15, 1956, for the front passenger seat installation on a DJ-3A using Field Kit Attaching Parts No. 696529:
UPDATE: Steve spotted this interesting post that shows a hoard of envelopes sent by customers and dealers to Olympic that was found. It’s kind of cool.
“There were over 100 covers here, and I have scanned a number of them above to share with members. A few were pre-war 1930s.
There are amazing array of origin country, commercial covers from the 1940s mainly. They have never been near a stamp dealer for ~65-75 years.
Burma, Portuguese India, Iran, Iraq, Cyprus, Malta, Southern Rhodesia, Thailand, Malaysia, France, China, Netherlands indies, Sarawak, Uganda, Belgium, Portugal, Turkey, a real early Israel cover, Egypt, Trinidad, Fiji, South Africa, Argentina, Sudan (several!), Lebanon, Ceylon, Greece and
There is a 1949 India Gandhi commercially used – a $50-$100 cover in today’s market. Who would know – 1949 Gandhi stuff is white hot.
Includes Registered mail and Postage dues assessed etc. Pretty much all of them sent to Olympic Spark Plugs Pty Ltd in Melbourne.”
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This May 29, 1946, ad out of Australia in “The Bulletin” shows what I believe to be a depiction of two Chinese women driving a jeep.
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“Olympic Spark Plugs Large Full Page Original Advertisement removed from a 1946 Australian Newspaper and in good condition for age having some marks and creases and age yellowing and minor damage around the edges. PLEASE NOTE the minor damage around the edges. Size of the paper which the advertisement is on is 43 cms x 27 cms. It would look good framed on your wall or displayed with your Olympic Spark Plug Collection or if you collect Spark Plug Memorabilia. This advertisement would be hard to find in this size.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600.
Has some updates and needs some love.
“1947 Willys jeep cj2a, starts and runs, small block Chevy, manual 3 speed T90 transmission, stock differentials, rancho lift springs, new windshield glass and gasket, Saginaw manual steering, gm steering column, needs some TLC”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/07/2020) The jeep is located in Moore, Idaho, at the seller’s ranch. There are two trucks and a CJ-5 also shown in pics included in the ad, but I there is no information about them.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4088049491236078/
“1947 JEEEP WILLYS READ ALL 7500. OR BEST OFFER TRADESOFT TOP / HARD TOP, IN GREAT CONDITIONWITH GREAT INTERIOR ( NEW SEATS ) , NEW GAS TANK,HAS LOTS OF EXTRAS AND A SNOW PLOW THAT YOU CAN PUT BACK ON IT. WINCH IN NOT WORKING . RAN AND DROVE GREATWHEN I PARKED IT 3 YEARS AGO. AT OUR RANCH IN MOORE, ID.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/16/2020) This project may have a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3454522101248014
“1947 Willy’s project, new radiator,gas tank, seats. Needs transmission and transfer case. Lots of parts that go with the sale. The engine is in running condition.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/08/2020) Could use better pics.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/201859051175253/
“My grandpa wants to sell his 1952 willys high hood or trade for a good bass boat”
Appears solid, but clearly not all original. The body seems to be a reproduction CJ body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/917402432114999/
“1945 Willys MB Jeep Classic. All original. Complete stock. New tires. 488 miles after restoration. 3 speed manual with high and low. 4×4 works great with locking hubs”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
(07/28/2020) Needs brakes. Runs. Has a Koenig hardtop.
“In decent shape 46 willys with hard top that can be removed has a internal roll bar body is straight has a sbc 283 v8 in it runs drives needs breaks bled and a carb kit the engine was put in correctly not a hack job clean title”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/24/2020) If all it needs is cleaning, it could be a good price. Has a Meyer hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/707214473446653/
“Pretty solid taken care of”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/05/2020) Major project with a variety of non-stock parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/146507773457210/
“1947 ford jeep project or parts. The only real Jeep parts are the windshield and the Willy’s grill. Everything else is aftermarket. Over $20,000 invested. Fiberglass tub, 1976 Buick v-6 rebuilt with many high performance parts, never fired. Curry Ford 9” rear end,front and rear air lockers, new soft top, winch, aftermarket overdrive, rebuilt t-98 trans with new clutch and chrome bell housing. Ididit steering column,painless wiring harness, Corbeu seats and new belts, lecarra steering wheel, willwood disc brakes, 2sets of exhaust manifolds and headers. To much to list. Sacrifice for $7,000. Don’t want to sell but I need the room and don’t have time. I was going to swap parts to my 61 willy’”
