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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 .
“Vintage,Willys- Overland ,Korean Era 4×4,Jeeep.upgraded w/a1971 Jeep Dauntless v-6 225 c.i.d.Headers,Dual mufflers/exhaust out the back.rollbar,tow bar..Last year for the flat fendered machines that ruled the world ,in all wars.Check it out @ the Tennessee Motorama,Jan,13th.James e.Ward / Wilson co Fairgrounds”
“L134 go devil engine trans and transfer case. Trans and transfer case we’re rebuilt. Engine needs parts but crank. Have steering column and other engine part, pedals etc. Also have the Dana 25.”
It’s the 10 year anniversary of eWillys! Whoo hoo! Below are some thoughts, memories and photos from 2017, along with a brief preview of 2018.
eWillys now boasts more than 45,000 posts, which averages out to 12 posts per day for 10 years. In terms of photos, I’d guess there are more than 150,000 jeep photos. It’s a unique treasure trove (in my eyes anyway) of information bits, a gigantic database/puzzle that sometimes add up to interesting discoveries and articles. It also continues to serve as my jeep brain, as I have forgotten so much of what I’ve posted. The summer traffic was particularly good this year, reaching 300,000 page views a month. Given the niche-nature of this site, I’m pretty happy with that.
Ann and I on the Alaska Highway just south of Watson Lake, entering the Yukon for the first time.
This year was certainly a unique year for me. I notched my 50th state (Alaska, finally) with the Alaska Or Rust group. In addition, over the past year I’ve published three Dispatcher Magazine articles (Laurel C. Worman’s biography, Free-Lock Hubs and The Alaska Or Rust trip). Worman’s family has been surprisingly appreciative of my efforts, as I uncovered some history they didn’t know.
My Free-Lock hub article in the Dispatcher Magazine
I was gratified this year when my book SLAG received critical acclaim from a professional historian who wrote, “Reading SLAG was a real pleasure for me – it was SO WONDERFULLY READABLE – and moreover, I believe it’s a real contribution to the historical body of work on American mining/smelting.” The woman who wrote that had encouraged me years ago to write a book on my family, so to hear her acknowledge the quality of the work was particularly special.
Ann and I at lake Mead in March on our way to the FC-Roundup.
Paul shared this update on some custom heat shields for Knardly Rolls.
Paul writes, “The exhaust manifold is closer to the steering linkage than I’d originally intended but there isn’t any easy way to increase the distance between these two systems so I decided the best solution to this problem was to make some stainless steel heat shields that would bolt to the fender and fit between the exhaust manifold and the steering linkage.
First I quickly made a test shield from some leftover poster board so I could check how this paper part would fit before I cut any stainless sheet. Once I had the shape of the heat shield figured out I made a test piece from thin gauge aluminum.”
“First I made a test heat shield from poster board to check for the correct shape. Once I was satisfied with the shape of the heat shield I made one from thin aluminum to double check any clearance issues. After the aluminum shield was modified I made a third shield from thin stainless sheet but I saw a need to fit the fourth and final heat shield a little closer to the manifold and also use a thicker gauge of stainless to prevent unwanted flexing during use. Once the fourth shield was fitted I drilled the attach holes and bolted the shield to the front fender.”
“Here’s the final heat shield temporarily attached to the front fender using Clecos so I could drill the fender and the heat shield at the same time.”
“As you can see, the double U joint between the lower end of the steering column and the first steering shaft is still exposed to heat from the exhaust manifold so another heat shield was necessary. This smaller heat shield will be attached to the steering column by adel clamps so it’s easily removed for maintenance. The two adel clamps are bolted to the column with enough threads exposed on the fasteners to attach the aft end of the second heat shield while the forward end of the second shield attaches to the aft end of the first heat shield where the two empty holes can be seen. If you read that last sentence fast it sounds like a square dance call.”
“Here’s the paper pattern and the finished stainless steel second heat shield ready for installation.”
“With the second heat shield installed I think most of the exhaust manifold heat will be deflected away from the steering linkage thus preventing damage to the U joints and shafts.”
“An underside view shows the clearance between the steering linkage and the heat shields”
“Modified 1952 Willys Jeep Truck—lots invested, lots of custom fabrication—recently appraised for 49.5K. Open to reasonable offers–contact through email with any questions.”
Ted shared this amazing looking CJ-7. It hasn’t been run in 9 years and seems to be missing a battery.
“1978 Jeep CJ7 RENEGADE LEVI’S EDITION, Garage Find Stunner! This car has been preserved in time! Very rare CJ 7 Renegade with many options: Glove Box Quadratec BW#1339, automatic transmission TH 400, steel doors, fiberglass top and top of the line 304 CU V8! 4 x 4 comes with spare tire included and has even original Levi’s rivets on the seats! Details! Details! Look at the Details! Bought from lady that was the original owner that adored this car. Documented restoration with receipts of over $6,000 mostly interior and body. Car has not started in over 9 years. Perfect car for the true classic collector that is looking to complete an original CJ7 of their dreams. CJ 7 will be sold including customized high end cover, owner’s manual, brand new owners workshop manual and more!!”