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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 .
“50’s Jeep come with extra tires and wheels turns over freely gets fuel but won’t fire. Supposedly ran couple years ago. Comes with the pto winch and top. Need gone asap”
“1950 willis overland body frame no engine or transmition all bumbers two heaters compleat convertable roof frame worth 1000 by it self paid 500 for rear croect bumper 2 spare tire tubs one glass the other reel. looking to traid for good running truck worst i can say is no what you got no title bill or sale”
“1946 Willys CJ2A. $3200. Located just West of Centerton. Not going to answer tons of messages. If you are seriously interested, call me at the shop. It is almost 80 years old. Needs work. Not running has been sitting for many years. If you know old jeeps you will know this is a fair price. Includes PTO and winch. Price is firm. Includes title. 4seven9 3to3 7zero3niner”
UPDATE: At bottom is a printed version of the plate listed on eBay. A few of the pics show the truck with the high middle cross piece on the grille, which helps date it.
“8 x 6 x 1 inch
“Let us demonstrate America’s lowest priced 4-wheel drive truck”
“4-Wheel Drive Jeep Truck”
“Willys…world’s largest makers of 4-wheel drive vehicles”
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Originally published April 14, 2013:The ad is from 1956.
The June-July 1961 issue of Jeep News is only six pages.
Page one shares news about the FJ-3A, which the company planned to introduce in the fall of 1961. Interestingly, the paper refers to it as The Commercial ‘Jeep’ Fleetvan. Page two includes another example of an FC-170 with a custom camper on the back.
An articles on page three highlight the use of jeeps at Lake Placid, New York, and the continued use of DJ-3A Dispatcher surreys as part of the Pepe movie promotion. Page four shows how an FC-170 was converted into a horse carrier. Page five is all dealer news.
Page six shows some images from a jeep club meet at Kaiser Steel, while a pic at the bottom shows a militarized FC-170 with it’s top removed.
Claus is curious about the size of a Kong body-extension data tag size. Anyone have one they can measure? Alternatively, anyone know the size of a Koenig hardtop data tag?
Using photoshop, I was able to figure out that the body-extension data tag size is about a 2-1 ration, meaning if the height is 2″, then the width is about 4″. My guess is that the tag may be 1.5″ x 3″.
Jake shared some pics of a t-shirt he found at the Soul City Dry Goods store in Missoula, Montana. The shirts do not appear available on line. I also don’t know the price or how much inventory the store has.
“1948 Willy’s CJ Jeep. Runs great. Drives and stops great for a 75 year old jeep.. street legal. Turn signals/hazards.brake lights and wind shield wipers. 12volt system. All gauges work.Body and Frame are very good as well for the year. Not a show queen but definitely a driver.. Clean and clear Missouri title..”