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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 $3500.
(01/28/2016) Appears worth a look.
“Time to sell my jeep. Need to down size and will not be able to totally restore as I would like. Been a great jeep that I bought in 2000 and had a lot of fun with. Has been stored in a barn for last 10 years until I had to bring it down to Aurora. Runs good needs some work or would be great original jeep for restoration. All original with some extra original parts. Will consider reasonable offers..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
There are some cosmetic updates like the bumper, grille, and side handle.
“47 willys Great shape no issues. Drive it home. No issues no rust all metal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Might be worth a closer look given its stockiness. It does have some rust.
“This is a great little 1947 CJ2A. It was parked or rather moth-balled by the former owner in 1992 in his tractor shed. This is in great condition and runs just as smooth as silk. It is quiet and there is no smoke or missing. The gears shift just fine and the four wheel drive works just fine. The original gas tank is just fine and holding gas. It was drained when we got it. We have not gotten it up to road speed because there are no brakes. They will need to be bled or worked on. Of course they have lost their prime after sitting for so long. The top is a Bestop and is in very nice condition…just dusty. Even the little aftermarket electric wiper is working. This has a heater on the passenger side but we have not tinkered with it.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Check out the partial railroad rail used as a rear weight.
“1958 willys jeep cj5 with hard doors and top, twin stick transfer case and 3 speed manual transmission. Its pretty much original, 4 cyl engine that starts and runs well.
It does need work obviously, brakes require a couple pumps when you first start it up, feel fine after that. The lights need hooked up as well.
This was bought purely for the plow which works well i have a loooooong driveway and we see a lot of snow, ive never driven it off my land.
Im moving south, no more snow for me. Otherwise it wouldnt be for sale.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Nothing fancy, but runs and drives.
“1953 Willys CJ3A. New wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake hoses and lines, Brake shoes and drums like new. New fuel tank, electric windshield wiper, blinkers, cap, rotor wires, plugs and points. 5000 lb. winch. Has aluminum half cab, bucket seats, with good running dauntless 225 V6 engine, dual exhaust, 5:38 axle ratio. 3 speed on floor. Floors and body patch paneled, not pretty but solid. Frame in very good condition. Runs and drives but a work in progress, carb needs replacement, spits and sputters. Tires shot,3 spares w/ good rims.”
Might be a good project.
“I inherited a 1958 Willys CJ5. It needs some work, but not a ton. I’m too tall to actually drive it so I’m not going to spend the time rebuilding it.
It has an F-134 Engine-This doesn’t turn right now, but I imagine a little work would free it up.
Dana Spicer 18 – 2 Stick Transfer Case
Dana 44 Rear Axle
T-90 – 3 Speed Transmission
Dana 25 Front Axle – I Think
I have the title in hand.
There is some rust that needs to be dealt with on the front floor pan, both passenger and driver sides need to be replaced. Right side has some some surface rust as well. Other than that, its fairly clean.
The winshield will need to be replaced.
I put 4 tires on it so it can be moved, but it will need new tires
It has seats, but they need to be refinished.
I believe all parts are with the jeep and ready for someone to love it.
I think this would be a great project, if I could in fact drive it, I don’t think it would take a lot to get it going.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5491313933.html
Note the exhaust pipes out the rear of the body. No description provided.
http://montgomery.craigslist.org/cto/5493431305.html
No pics provided.
“I have a 99% complete, non-running CJ3B that I don’t have room for anymore. The engine appears to be seized but the other mechanicals feel pretty good. I started the un-sticking process but I just don’t have time anymore. I do not have a title. I bought it for parts. Bonded titles are pretty easy to get and I will supply a bill of sale.
I’ll add pictures when it stops raining. The four tires will hold air long enough to get on and off a trailer. The back two stay up, the front two have slow leaks. No driver’s seat or fuel tank.
Make an offer, bring cash and a trailer! This ad stays up until it’s gone.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Might be a good price.
“Selling two Sears Allstate Half Tops and one set of doors. Selling for someone looking to restore for their project. One top is cut and shotened to make a summer top out of.
Also I have a couple of pieces of aluminum diamond plate cut to make bulkhead. All sold together.
If your reading this set is still for sale.”
No pics provided.
“Willys jeep. It ran a few years ago when I parked it. Good drive line. Needs a body. Call Jim.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
(02/25/2016) Nicely refurbished, but not restored.
“Totally restored. With title. Tons of extra parts.”
<– Day 6- Monday March 14th: Train to Yuma Prison | Beginning | Day 8 – Wednesday March 16th: More Earth Sciences –>
Sculpture in downtown Tucson
Today, we spent the day in the Tucson area (See yesterday’s post here).
A few weeks ago I wrote an email to the folks at ASARCO’s Mineral Discovery Center (AMDC) southwest of Tucson. I told them we were coming for a visit and wanted to join one of their mine tours. Their tour involves taking a bus through the working open-pit Mission Mine, then a visit to one of their mills. As most of you know, my upcoming book SLAG includes my great great grandfather’s role in co-founding the American Smelting & Refining Company in 1899, now known as ASARCO. I asked if anyone at the Discovery Center would be curious to meet with us and learn about the book I was writing that included the early history of ASARCO.
Vice President of Environmental Affairs Thomas Aldrich, a forty year veteran of ASARCO, wrote back explaining that, yes, they would enjoy meeting us. Moreover, after the exchange of a few emails, he offered to take us on a personal tour of the mine facility. I thought that pretty generous, so I snapped up the offer before he could change his mind.
The AMDC is just off I-19, about twenty minutes south of Tucson.
On Tuesday morning we arrived at 9:00am for the 9:30am meeting (Sorry for rushing you out the door honey, but I got my times confused!). However, we put the early arrival to good use by watching the Discovery Center’s movie about ASARCO’s mining and smelting process. I found it particularly interesting, given my work on the book.
Beautiful grounds outside the Discovery Center.
After the movie, Sandra Elizondo, director of the AMDC introduced us to Tom Aldrich and Tom Klempel, Mission Environmental Manager. Together, Tom and Tom were in charge of wrangling us (basically keeping us out of trouble I think — apparently our reputation proceeds us). The four of us hopped into Tom K.’s truck and he drove us to the Mission MIne’s overlook. It takes some time to reach the top of the mine, so we had plenty of time to chat about ASARCO, the book, and each other.
At the mine overlook, the Toms explained the details of open pit mining, from the removal of the overburden, to the removal and tracking of the valuable deposits, to its processing in the mills. The copper at the Mission Mine is so low grade that only about 1% of the ore mined is copper. Put another way, the mine processes about three hundred truck loads of ore per day (see truck below), which results in three truckloads of copper. But, that’s been the story of most mines. It’s a volume business requiring transportation, industry, and science to profitably produce predictable amounts of valuable minerals.
