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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 .
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..”
“Jeep M677 No drivetrain Plenty of rust Massive project, but for the right person it’s a doable project. Please only message me if actually interested. This is a personal project that I wont touch for a long time(several vehicles lined up before this one including a FC170) So happy to sell in the meantime. South Paris Maine”
“1946 Willys CJ-2A It’s an older restoration but runs and drives well. Needs minor brake work “Master and brakes adjusted” I have a new master that goes with it. Also comes with original hard top that wasn’t restored but it’s there. Original 4 cylinder runs good 4×4 works. Cool truck just needs a little love $10,000 or B/o also open to trades for hot rods , muscle cars, corvette , boats or anything else cool. Willing to go up or down with cash depending what you got. Solid truck no rust issues”
“elling this original 1965 Jeep FJ-6A Fleetvan Postal Truck. These are Right hand drive postal vans, very rare.
It has the original vin plate on the dash, original motor and trans, currently not running.
You won’t find another one this clean and original. This size van would make a perfect project for your next mobile business vehicle, it turns heads. It’s a blank canvas for whatever you can dream up, ice cream truck, coffee, mobile bar….The sky is the limit! It’s a great candidate for a restoration.
Can send a dropbox link with additional photos upon request.
If this add is up it’s still available. Cash Only. If you’d like to schedule a viewing, its currently located at my shop in Midlothian, TX.
No title, Bill of sale. Will need to be towed. Can potentially help with transport in the DFW Metroplex.
No title, Bill of sale. Will need to be towed. Can potentially help with transport in the DFW Metroplex.
This 3A has an interesting hood flap addition. It’s got some springs on the underside to hold it closed (I think). It’s unclear to me what it accomplishes? The seller does not want to ship it.
“1951 Jeep cj3a flat fender. 350 V8 motor. Runs good. Four-speed transmission. High and low range. Four wheel drive. Needs a little TLC. No tailgate. $4,500 OBO. Located in Grand Junction colorado. Will not ship.”
