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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: **SOLD** Was $550.
(12/18/2019) The top appears solid.
“WILLYS JEEP STEEL TOP WITH DOORS AND REAR GATE, FAIR CONDITION, SEE PICTURES. SHOULD FIT MB GP CJ2, ETC. TEXT”
This isn’t far from me.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/890492814733562/
“Flat fender cj2a. Body. Front grill fenders and hood. Complete tub with dash ,steering column, roll cage. Clear title in my name. There is no frame or running gear $300”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
(01/26/2020) Appears to have a little wear, but a good price.
“For sale one stainless steel jeep tailgate for CJ2-CJ5
Measures 36 inches wide by 15 inches high
No logo on tailgate”
UPDATE: A reader named Jim actually served on the USS Slater. He spotted this post from 2013 and had some insights into the real history behind the USS Slater jeep:
I was pursuing the many facets of ewillys when I found a page with our jeep (the USS Slater jeep) ! I got a good laugh when I got to the last picture of it (the plaque).
This is why:
First, this is our jeep a number of years ago in a parade.
Way back when, some “idiot” member of the board thought it would be an idea to auction off the jeep. No one knew what happened to it after that. Then, several years ago I went on a hunt for it. I found it! Where? The Chrysler Traveling Museum”! Apparently, the auction winner had sold it. (to a museum?)
Then, in the picture on eWillys I see on the plaque (last pic below) where it says “This particular vehicle was owned by the US Navy and served on the USS Slater”(during Korea).
Well just to correct their version of history, during the Korean War the Slater had already been given to Greece where she served for the next 45 years in the Hellenic Navy! DE’s (Destroyer Escorts) did not usually have jeeps. because they couldn’t fit them onboard!
My search for the jeep got me to Chrysler and I emailed them. Not that I would expect them to give it back, but…. Then I get this email back:
The funny thing is all this is happening just months after the posting on your site in October of 2013! I especially like how a so-called “historian” believed how it came to be!
Well, according to this letter they were still touring the country in 2014 (which answers your “where is it now” question from 2013)!
When I am finished with my jeep and she is all lettered up as the USS Slater jeep, I think Chrysler may have a little competition!
Ciao for now,
Jim
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Originally Published 2013:
Joe shot these photos back in May of 2005. He writes, “I visited this DiamlerChrysler Corp. traveling exhibit in Virginia Beach, VA back in 2005, photographed it and posted the story on the G503.com website back then. (when the ewillys.com concept was but a dream for sometime in the future.) I’ve included the link for you to read as background and to share with your readers. I found the follow-up comments by other G503 members the most interesting based on their expert knowledge/experience of the subject.”
Anyone know if they still run the traveling exhibit?
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=105&t=61931
UPDATE: This post has been updated with more pics. Also, there is currently a Kelly Hub brochure on eBay.
In May of 1957, DA Ruben L. Beck filed a patent for a new hub design. Beck was a dreamer and like many dreamers, some saw him a genius while others thought him just plain crazy. Beck’s goal was to create a simple, but effective, four-wheel-drive hub.
Beck had already made an early impact in the jeep world, when he founded D.L. Beck Manfucaturing in Middleport, Ohio, a company that made hardtops (see Beck hardtop history here).
Beck sold his hardtop company to Hubert A. Kelly, in the 1950s but Beck and Kelly remained in contact. The date of the sale, thought once to be 1951, is less clear after this document hit eBay in 2014. It indicates Beck was still selling hardtops in 1954.
No matter when the sale occurred, Hubert took control. It wasn’t long after the patent filing that Mike Kelly, Hubert Kelly’s descendent, remembered seeing the hubs for the first time. He thought that was about 1958. I asked that he review the patent and Mike sent me the following notes:
“The Kelly Self Locking Hub I knew a was little different than the one pictured in the patent drawing. The housing was larger in diameter and had reliefs milled along the outside to allow clearance for the mounting bolts. The internal parts looked very similar to what I remember. I’m pretty sure the final Kelly product was a Beck design. I don’t recall anyone else working on it.
The hubs were manufactured in Charleston West Virginia. We already had an large machine shop there on Broad St. So moving production from Ohio to West Virgina was only logical. I know the assembling the hubs could be “interesting” if you weren’t watching what you were doing. Putting the internal workings together with the ball bearings being under spring pressure woke up more than one man who wasn’t paying attention.”
This was taken shortly after the start (06/25/195) of the Korean War.
View all the information on eBay
“1950 Press Photo US patrol jeeps move along the Naktong River dike. This is an original press photo. South Korea — A U.S. patrol jeep moves along the dike of the Naktong River on the lookout for North Korean infiltration. First Cavalry patrols crossed the Naktong to assess damage done by a B-29 attack on Communist positions.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 08-16-1950.”
This early Warn manual No. WD-255 sold on eBay for $36.20. My last bid was $35.20, so someone out there outbid me.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2200. (or parted out)
(08/18/2019) This may be a flat fender body on a later model CJ-5 chassis.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/d/south-prairie-willys-cj2-jeep-wheeler/7095801020.html
“Lots done
Dana 30 open knuckle
Ratchet locker
All new front wheel bearings and seals
All brake wheel cylinders are new (4]
Converted to 11 inch brakes from ford truck
New master cylinder
Converted to hydraulic clutch
Front stear with power steering
Newer tires and wheels 33X10.5
Rancho lift kit with Ranchero shocks
Rock sliders that are welded to the frame
Relatively new paint on Jeep painted in John Deere yellow with Implement paint looks okay
The roll bar was just be painted in glossy black
Would rather trade for car or 2wd pu
Might part out
Chevy straight 6 installed ok
I have windshield frame with good glass
And headlight assemblies”
Mark posted this one over at warjeeps.com.
http://warjeeps.com/mjs/sale20/adm053/adm053.html
“Matching numbers, original data plates.
During restoration: New batteries 24 volt, 700X16 military tires and tubes. Custom military wiring 14 ga. prestolite rubber coated, new sealed plugs and wires, turn signals, vacuum wipers, military radio and antenna, New original canvas top and seats covered, fresh paint.
Improvements: Brakes, clutch, YS carburetor, water pump, radiator, locking hubs, hidden ignition cut off, Military trouble light. Clean title, AZ. NO CALLS PLEASE (SPAM) TEXT 602.684.3457
NOTE: The ID on the Jeep stands for my military experience: 38th Division, 2nd Battalion, 293 Infantry, Headquarters Co. The S-1 stands for the jeep ID, communications. Google for history, interesting. Bataan.”
Engine has been removed. Body has been repaired in the rear.
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/clt/d/south-hadley-1954-willys-jeep-cj-3b/7096792086.html
“1954 Willys Jeep CJ-3B
Jeep has been sitting in a heated garage since 2014 with engine removed
Being sold as is, complete with removed engine on stand, see pictures
Bill of Sale and previous VT reg only
NO title
Four cylinder, F-Head Engine was overhauled and failed at 505 miles due to rod bearing cap keeper loosening
Picture of engine installed in jeep is prior to removal
Engine is complete but has been removed, put on engine stand and lower end disassembled.
Have new bearings and gaskets for re-assembly
Good tires
Military spare tire
Shovel and Ax brackets, jerry can
Side steps
PTO driven Koenig cable winch
No windshield glass, frame only
Trailer tow bar
Front tow hooks and trailering tow brackets on front bumper
This jeep is very clean and is being sold as is with no warranty
Possible delivery is available
Asking $5,200”
