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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 $10,000
(12/26/2016) This has a rare Willys Overland half cab, along with a center seat and an overdrive. Has updated engine.
“Great rig for hunting or search abd rescue outfitters. Could also use for mining. ”
Could be worth a look.
“Runs needs a gas tank though great project”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5959606949.html
Runs, but needs work.
“This is a running cj2 comes with what you see in the pictures.It has a very clean rust free frame and running gear.It looks to be patched in some of the floors not to bad. They make most of the sheet metal for these jeeps.It is being sold with a Bill of sale.I was told the motor was rebuilt new alternator starter.Can’t confirm on rebuild. Sounds good no smoking.”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/5960283705.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was auctioned.
There appear to be 2 lots of trucks parts available. These are online auctions, but there is preview day on January 26tht, 2017.
Here’s an example truck:
What .. $5500 .. ????
“THIS IS A PROJECT I STARTED & HAVE LOST INTEREST, IT STARTED AS A WAGON, SECTIONED 28″ OUT OF TOP, MOVED FORWARD TO CAB, TOOK UPPER TAILGATE AND USED AS A SPLIT WINDSHIELD , COCA COLA PANEL FOR VISOR***I HAVE THE COMPLETE FRONT FENDERS, HOOD & GRILL & ROLLING FRAME TO MOUNT & CHANNEL*** LOST INTEREST, I HAVE MORE $$$$ JUST IN FABRICATION**I HAVE AN EXTRA WILLYS PICKUP CAB & BED & FRONT CLIP FOR SALE ***$1500 ) ANY ??? TEXT OR CALL*”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5957345322.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/29/2016) Does have some rust.
“I have a 48 willys delivery wagon 2wd no title bill of sale motor starts but will need gone through the whole car needs it, its a project it has rust and needs repaired Will trade for a pre smog car/truck project or not show me what you have, again no scams or spam please no help selling either cash and in person dealing,”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5948897228.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
It doesn’t run, but it kind of has zebra stripes. That’s gotta be worth something??
“It’s a bit old and a lil rusty, but would make a great project or sick rat rod….. It has a 6 cyl. motor (not running) and drivetrain is all there. No seats, no top and you guessed it, NO AIR!! It’s sold as is.
Text preferred, CASH is KING and the damage is $1200”
Not sure how much value is here.
“Full restoration needed. Some rust. Not junk.’
http://montgomery.craigslist.org/pts/5950047398.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/05/2015) Engine isn’t running correctly. ”
“1952 willy’s jeep small block 350 top loader 4 speed blow proof housing timing is off and the clutch is stuck needs battery 16 gallon fuel cell Dana 44 front and rear 31 inch tires 95% tread”
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/5961846208.html
According to the CJ-3B Page, the Post Office experimented with several different types of jeeps for mail delivery. However, finding photos or history of these jeeps has proven difficult. Last week I acquired this awesome photo stamped December 18, 1955, showing a DJ-3A with a hardtop, no tailgate, and no sides to make entry easier.
Then, on eBay, this brochure has been available for a couple months. There’s no date on the brochure itself, but the seller claims it is from 1955:
Both documents show what appear to be the same hard top and same side cut body, but the jeeps in the photos aren’t quite the same. Unlike the top jeep, the bottom jeep has the same hubcaps as the early DJ-3As, but has custom parking lights. The top photo has the side mirror on the right side, while the bottom jeep has the rear view mirror on what would normally be the driver’s side. The seats are colored slightly differently. So, are these two jeeps both experimental models?
What surprises the DJ guys the most is that we weren’t aware the low cut body was available as of late 1955. None of the marketing materials show that body as an option in 1956, as this early brochure demonstrates:
So, the search for information about early dispatcher mail jeeps continues. Anyone have more photos or information about these early post office jeeps?