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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 $500.
(01/02/2017) Doesn’t run.
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep. Original motor, transmission and rear end. Motor turns over, trans shifts. WL need gas pedal reattached (included), new tires and seats to be roadworthy. Bought it as a project and don’t have the time to finish it. Picked it up in Indiana, there’s no title just an old vin plate.”
UPDATE: We had a busy, long weekend, Normal updates resume on Tuesday morning. In the meantime, here’s a rerun from 2010.
Eureka, Utah is a very small town. I imagine it was even smaller when Frank Zamboni was born in 1901. From those humble beginnings, Frank grew up to create one of the most iconic service vehicles ever: The Zamboni® Ice Resurfacer. I’m not sure why they have entered the public’s imagination in the way they have, but if you say Zamboni®, people know what the vehicle does.
In fact, the Frank J. Zamboni company is legitimately concerned about the name Zamboni® passing from being a description of an Ice Surfacer into a noun, which can spell death for a Trademark. You’ll note on the website that Zamboni® is quickly followed by Ice Surfacer for that specific reason. In addition, there’s an extensive discussion of the Zamboni® trademark here.
By now, you are probably asking yourself what all this has to do with jeeps? For about 7 years, from 1942 through 1949, Frank Zamboni attempted a variety of experiments to create a good ice resurfacer, mostly using different Jeep models. Below is a summary of the Zamboni® history from the company’s website coupled with pics I’ve found all over the web. The CJ-3B Page also has some information.
2. Model B introduced the jeep to ice surfacing. In 1950, apparently Frank decided he needed something more portable, so he came up with Model B, which used a War Surplus Jeep (I’m assuming MB?). If you look closely below, you can see Frank connected a U joint to the steering column and then added another steering rod so that you could steer from behind the jeep. According to the Frank J. Zamboni Corp:
In 1950, Olympic skating star Sonja Henie’s traveling ice show was practicing at Paramount Iceland, and she saw the Model A in action. She had to have one and asked Frank if he could build one in time for an upcoming Chicago performance. The deadline was tough, but Frank worked day and night, then loaded all of the resurfacer parts into a U-Haul® trailer. He towed the trailer to Chicago behind the Jeep he would install the parts on and assembled the Model B there.
The Moonshiners swap meet is this weekend. It’s 9am to 4pm at the Puyallup Fair Grounds. Thanks to Rob Stafford, I’ll have a warm, indoor booth in the main building to promote eWillys and Alaska Or Rust. Admission to the event is $10. Here’s more information: http://www.moonshinersjeepclub.com/swapmeet/.
There may be some parts value.
“I have a 1964 Wills Jeep CJ5. Original Running 4 cylinder.3 speed manual tranmission
Body’s rough. Good wheels.
Soft top. Soft doors. Rear end. Transfer case. Front axle.Windshield.
Tailgate says Willys. (A little rough but with a little TLC can be nice. Rare) Seats. $1500 for all, or will sell parts.”
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6013166337.html
Limited updates for Sunday. We are having our annual Oolie Christmas gathering, which means lots of mayhem. In the meantime, here’s a story that Alaska Paul spotted about a family who traveled around in a custom motorhome towing a CJ-2A
http://bundlings.com/galesvillelimited.htm
These posthole diggers were built by Federal Machine and Welder out of Warren, Ohio.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Could be a good price.
“This is a 1962 Jeep CJ6. It comes with the soft bikini top as well as the wooden top. The doors are wooden with sliding plexiglass windows. Yes the top is homemade. But it works really well. I have parked the Jeep at several fast food places when the wife and I stopped for lunch. People always walk over and check it out. They have even taken pictures. It still needs some work. But it is drivable the way it is. I sometimes take it to work just for fun. I have had it for four years. I just kind of lost interest in the project. I am asking for $4,000. I do not need to sell it. So don’t make any stupid offers. I will consider reasonable offers. I would also consider a trade for a 3/4 ton Chevy pickup. Something from the 70s. The tires are really nice.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4200.
(01/08/2017) Looks solid.
“Old school baby! 1947 Willys Jeep runs great. Original Flathead 4 cylinder engine; fiberglass body. Two new tires. Bench seat in back. Removable soft top included in price. In good working order. Please contact with a serious offer only. Great weather for a fun jeep ride.”
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/6005050767.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $7000.
(02/09/2017) “1962 Kaiser Willys Wagon for sale. This a very nice, well kept original vehicle. It runs and drives as well as it looks.
This vehicle was purchased by a local ranch and it stayed there until a close friend of mine purchased it in 2014. We replaced all 4 springs, installed new wheels and tires, and replaced the water pump. It has had less than 50 miles put on it since this work was completed.
The original straight 6 was replaced with a 283 small block chevy. The original 3 speed Borg Warner T-90 trans was retained, and it shifts very smooth. The transfer case is a Dana 18 twin stick (Hi/Low & 2wd/4wd). Front axle is a Dana 27, rear is a Dana 44. I believe the gear ratio is 4.10.
The original paint shows very well. Two tone Fountain Green Poly over Plantation White. There are some faded spots on the hood, but I’m certain it could be buffed and made to shine nicely. The interior is in very good condition. The drivers side front and rear seats appear to have been re-covered, but still look good. The headliner has been removed. No rust to speak of as this rig spent the majority of it’s life in a barn shielded from the elements.
This would make an excellent restoration candidate as very little needs to be done to the body and the running gear is all functional. Or drive it as is, and enjoy it for many years.”
