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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 .
“We have a really nice old willy’s truck. It has been painted hot rod black and is 4wd. It has had motor and trans from 85 jeep rebuilt and installed in it. Bowman’s Auto Sales”
“Have a trailer for sale. Old willys truck bed. Trailer has good tires and tows fine. Think someone might be more interested in the bed than the trailer shoot me a text if you’re interested.”
“1950 CJ3A Willys Jeep
Rebuilt in the 80’s and modified with a Ford 289 engine.
Engine runs well, but could use a carb rebuild. 120 average compression; 49-50 psi oil pressure.
The rest of the drivetrain was rebuilt, but is original.
No noises from axles, transmission, and transfer case. All function fine. Four wheel drive is perfect.
Clutch works fine, brakes work but could use attention on the front passenger side.
Tires will leak air after a few days.
6782 miles since rebuilt, always stored inside.
Speedometer, oil pressure, fuel, amps and temp gauges all work.
Paint was never perfect, and there is some small rust staring to show.
Very fun Jeep!”
“I’m selling my 1946 jeer willys project. I have done a lot of work but like has other plans for me, so I’m selling it.
I have a title for it, which is a big plus especially in Nj.
I have replaced the floors, hat channels, rear riser, steps, side braces, etc. please look at the pics. The left side of the body still needs some welding.
4 rims were sand blasted, primed and painted with automotive paint. 2 tires have new ndt tires mounted and I have one more tire and tube that needs to be mounted.
The engine was running before I disconnected everything in order to pull the body off. I also have 2 extra radiators and I have an extra working transmission because I’m not sure of the condition of the trans that’s in there.
I also have 2 extra bell housings and 2 flywheels, 2 extra engine heads, transmission mount, and lots of other parts that I’ve accumulated over the past few years including a rear seat, steering wheel, and many more parts.”
“I have a CJ3a Willys Jeep for sale. I believe it is a 1953 model, but am not sure. I purchased it to restore, but never did. The Jeep is not running and is not complete. It’s missing a hood, gas tank, seat brackets, and miscellaneous other items. The body is not in great shape, but the frame appears to be in really good condition. I also have a spare motor (flathead), transmission, transfer case, and front and rear axles. The front axle need a chunk but the rear axle works. I have another frame as well. It’s basically two rolling chassis with one body. Also, I have a Ford 302 motor included. Will sell the Ford 302 separately, but prefer to keep the Jeep parts together. Cash only. No title or VIN due to age of vehicle, bill of sale only.”
“1949 Jeep Willy’s was parked for years and was running. Needs maintenance, battery, fresh gas, and other things to make it reliable back woods transportation. No title.”
Born in 1893, Louie H. Ponnequin, a veteran of WWI, was fifty-five years old when he filed a patent in January 1948 for what appears to be the Clary Hubs. At the time, he was living in Hawaii, so it’s possible that being around the military bases there he saw a need for a simple free-spinning jeep hub. Though Arthur Warn invented his standard spinning hub cap a year earlier in 1947, there’s no evidence that Warn ever patented his “summer hub”.