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About eWillys
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 .
“Jeep m38 this is the military version of the cj3a. Good for parts, restoring or crawler project. No engine, transmission, t case and drivetrain are there, looks like the transmission has a belhousing adapter for maybe a ford v8. No paperwork, currently out of dmv system. Bought as a project years ago and it has sit in my garage as I don’t have the time to fix it up. Not willing to part out, must take all. All the parts I have are what’s shown.
$950 obo or possible trade for running atv.”
“For Sale: two pristine 16″ two piece combat wheels. Believe these to be original, low mileage rims off of a trailer, no warping or cracks. Were powder coated yellow by previous owner. These are not repop wheels, as evidenced by the pitting normal to WWII era combat rims & the presence of the tags.
Willing to entertain serious offers, or trades for 6 x 16″ NDCC tires or correct military fuel tank for M38A1. Free delivery in the NWA area.”
“Shown here is a 52 M38 Military Jeep with the waterproof engine. 3 speed manual transmission and original 4 cylinder flat head engine. Original axles and original transmission. Photos show condition of the Jeep. Needs to be restored. We have a new steel tub that goes with the Jeep. This Jeep is rare and was only made for two years. Now is your chance to own a collectible item. Restored Jeeps like this are fetching $20,000 plus..Nice way to restore a cool item.”
“Last ran 2 years ago. Previous owner said it had carburetor issues. It is not stuck. Rolls good. It is what it is. No title. Bill of sale only. No plow.”
“Barn find, low miles, former civil defense vehicle , Been stored inside for 40 years , 1948 I think , applying for a title . The bed has some rust in it because the barn leaked, rest of the Jeep appears solid , engine turns over . Cash only ,no trades please”
It was another fun year of travel, jeeps, and interesting posts. Our trip east was a lot of fun and we got to meet a variety of readers along the way. Here’s the final map of our April/May/June trip.
Now, anytime we sit at the kitchen table, we can look at the painting Ann bought in Spanish Fork and think fondly of our trip, especially of our flat tire, her lost purse, and that rough first day.
HEALTH ISSUES:
Ann’s ongoing ankle and other health problems kept us from traveling much of the rest of the year. The good news is that we hope that her upcoming surgery in three weeks will fix some female issues that will get he back on track to address her ankle issue.
Dad’s health took a big dip at year’s end. We’ve decided to support him with in-home care, along with family-care, in hopes he doesn’t have to go to a nursing home. His inability to walk at this point (though he can stand) will insure we’ll be around him a lot until his end. Meanwhile, my mother has hip surgery in two days, so the family will have our hands full in January for sure!
I wish I’d had time to get more done on my jeeps in 2018, but time demands and distance kept that from happening. However, rest assured, we do have a plan in place to make that happen.
CHANGES:
The good news is that, eWillys will be around for all of 2019. However, assuming everything happens as we expect, in 2020, probably around April or so, eWillys will transform from a system of daily updates to more of an occasional blog.
In fact, the 2020 FC Roundup will be Jesse’s last one and that will likely be where I will end the daily eWillys reporting as well (at least that’s what I’m telling myself right now). Because of some upcoming, most excellent (stealing Jesse Ybarra’s phrase) changes to our lives, we’ll be moving to a new place where I’ll be able to work on my jeeps and get a couple more.
Even better, our goal is to have the room, facilities, and space to begin hosting an annual vintage jeep event somewhere in the Pacific Northwest (we aren’t sure where exactly we’ll end up). The first year could be in 2020, but more likely in 2021. And, again if everything happens as we expect, that’s just the beginning …. So, stay tuned!
“You are bidding on a Readycut Sport Jeep Wood Model in the box. Box is there but has some staining from age and use. Box measures approx. 12 x 3.5 x 2 inches. Comes with instruction sheet and all parts are there that I can see from instruction sheet. You be the Judge and look at pictures. Has been put together and then disassembled.”
“Up for sale is a 1947 Willy’s cj2a,
Jeep was originally built by a car dealership in Illinois in 1960,
It was used as a lot Jeep. has very few miles on the 283 Chevy small block that has been placed in it,
Was then placed in storage for nearly 30 years,
We have went through the entire Jeep, everything works as it should,
It’s far from flawless,
Very cool little Jeep,
All stock axels and suspension , Muncie 3 speed,
No trades,
Very firm on price,
Located at Sideroad Jeep & 4×4 Martensdale Iowa ,”
“1946 Willy’s CJ2a
New steel tub, new steel fenders, new tailgate, new hood, entire frame is new, new electronic distributor, new starter, new alternator, new military rear lights, new gauges, new aluminum radiator and plastic gas tank still in the boxes, new plug wires and rubber covers, new made to order olive drab seat cushions, etc.
Previous owner said the motor was rebuilt. Everything is painted with POR15 (frame, underneath side of tub and fenders, motor)
Needs a windshield frame, grille, seat frames and wiring.”
