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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 .
“1957 Jeep Forward Control FC-150. Frame of restoration from the first year. Narrow track axles. 6volt electrical system. 4cyl. 3speed. Every item was restored bumper to bumper back to original. Had the lead counterweight in the back. Full leaf pack on rear. This was a painstakingly meticulous restoration. It even has the bag for windshield washer fluid. I have not come across one of these that has a higher quality restoration.”
This auction will be held at 3276 Springs Hill Rd Salisbury Pa (At The Springs Shop) on May 4th. The top and rear cover look custom. At first I thought the windshield was a CJ-3A, but the round arms suggest it may have been a modified 2A or military windshield. The jeep appears to included a plow.
“Nice M170, I’ve had it for over 10 years. No time to work on it. It has been converted to 12V. It’s the same length as a CJ6 but it is a military ambulance. The entire drivetrain is in great condition, I have pages of receipts. Located in Watford City.”
“Has a 1985 Toyota chassis, 1986 Toyota 22RE engine, fuel injected, 5 speed manual transmission. Power steering, power brakes, front disc brakes. New soft top and new windshield. Also an extra engine and tranny and roll bar. Asking $8000 OBO”
“Has 3.8 Buick V6 motor, has compression, turns smooth, we have never ran it.. Had a 4sp transmission with overdrive.. Has most of the parts to put it back together in boxes in the back. Located at Hess Brothers Auto dismantling 20722 Walnut St Red Bluff CA 96080”
It continues to be a busy month. Yesterday felt like a 2-step-forward, 1-step-back kind of day. The new raised garden is about done, as seen below. Still some details to complete, such as adding some plastic sheets at each corner of the raised beds, because, as it turns out, the corrugated sides create gaps at the corners, which allows dirt to fall onto the ground. So, we will need to dig up each corner and add some plastic sheets to stop that. Once we get all the plants in and gravel laid, I’ll take some final pics.
Yesterday morning I spent some time working on the FC. My goal had been to create the cover plate for the mini-gauges and power switch that will sit on the angled area of the dog house.
I cut a raw piece of 14 gauge steel, rounded the edges (not shown), then, to test the size and look, placed the plate on the dog house. That’s when I noticed the plate didn’t lay flat. After testing some flat edges, I eventually concluded that there’s a slight twist in the dog house at the very spot I want to put the gauges. It’s not undoable, but I’d rather the plate sat flat (passenger side is flat).
This pic shows the angle. You can see the slope increase as the angled portion moves to the front.
That problem led to me removing the driver’s seat (for the first time) so I could better evaluate my options.
I eventually concluded that it will take some clamps and braces to straighten it (if even possible). Since i didn’t feel like tackling that project right now, I turned to the driver’s seat.
First, I installed an original driver’s seat just to see how it fits vis-a-vis the steering wheel, which proved to be a comfortable angle (whew).
I removed the seat, then pondered the areas where the seat originally mounted. It was immediately clear that the original driver’s side seat mount areas had been patched and welded. My guess is that the area had been fatigued over the years. In addition, a portion of one seat mount bolt remained in it’s original hole, while the other mount area holes had been filled entirely. Continue reading →
Bill shared an updated article on the Jeepney situation in the Philippines. The push to eliminate Jeepney’s isn’t popular, which isn’t surprising given the cultural significance of them.
“just dont have the time to finish. has nice honda pacific coast 800 twin. also ford fiesta 5 speed. new tires and wheels. needs someone with some fab tools and time.”
“1975 CJ5 Drill Rig / Post Hole Digger Loaded with hydraulics 6 cylinder engine (258ci) Needs tires Hasn’t run in a few years Not pretty Bring a trailer Located in Jackson, Ca Amador County, Ca $1,500 cash”
