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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 .
“This is a 1946 CJ2a that I bought a number of years ago in North Carolina as a father / son project. It has followed me around the country through various jobs and life has gotten in the way of me making any progress. I am now preparing to return to the South East and it’s time to let her go. I have a clean North Carolina title in my name.
She is a solid vehicle that is completely stock in every way. Original Flathead “Go Devil” engine and manual transmission. There is some rust in the body but not enough to require tub or panel replacement. The areas that will need to be addressed are: Floor in storage box under passenger seat, Windshield (right body attachment arm rusted through), and factory stiffening ribs under the floor pan. Continue reading →
“I have a willys overland for sale it’s in pretty good shape and mostly complete. I bought it just like it is to build a mud toy out of but I really don’t wanna ruin it like that. The motors all there but the head is off. I took pictures of the three first rust areas. The rest of it is pretty solid. I do not have a title for it.”
“1953 willys cj3b spring over axle lift rear track bar front disc brake conversion original tranny/transfer with rebuilt chevy 350 4 bolt main only ran a few times tubed 35 12.5 super swamper radial tsl’s forgetten project thats almost done Body is in rough shape, good candidate for a diamond plate wrap.
trades considered but looking for atvs motorcycles a set of Boggers chopper projects bobbers guns atvs swampers tsl thornbirds on off road amigo wranglers pretty much anything or best cash offer”
“1948 Willys jeep with Willys stamped hood and tailgate
Warn 8000 lb winch with remote
Chevy 350 engine with newer vortec heads and holley truck avenger carburetor
Sm420 4 speed transmission(with reverse lights)
Dana 20 transfer case
Front axle from 1987 toyota truck 4.88 gears with detroit locker
Rear axle from 1989 Toyota truck 4.88 gears with detroit locker
36-12.50 super swampers
Mechanical and electric fan Continue reading →
(03/17/2014) Given the name on the tailgate it is clear this is a Fiberglass Bobcat body. If you look at the first pic you can see the windshield frame sitting on the cowl with only part of the rubber. This builder discovered what I and other discovered. The cowl wasn’t formed quite right to fit the windshield correctly. So, this builder decided only to protect the driver from rain.
“FOR SALE IS A 1945 WILLYS JEEP WITH FIBER GLASS TUB NEVER WORRY REPAIRING RUSTED METAL NEEDS BRAKES, BATTERY RUN LAST YEAR”
“1949 Willys Jeep, on CJ frame. Original axles, sheet metal in very good shape, tub floors completely redone. Fuel cell in back, no tailgate. Roll bar will need to be modified, it was like that when I bought it, just needs to be shortened. Excellent seats with harnesses. Motor is a 302, 4 speed transmission. This is an off-road machine only – no title. Tons of power, tons of fun and everything works – will go through anything/anywhere.
$1600 or best reasonable offer
816 Seven Five Two 7351”
“I’m selling my 1946 Willys Jeep, it is a fiberglass body/hood. It has a ford 302 w/4speed tranny. Dana 30 up front with a Dana 44 in rear w/locker. New radiator, dual electric fans. Fuel cell in rear. Jeep is in very good shape, motor is extremely fast!”
“I have a 1948 willys with a stock 302 mustang motor in it. Motor was rebuilt recently and I just put a new transmission, transfer case, and rebuilt the rear end. I did all of that becuase I was gonna use it for hunting so it was reliable but I want something with a little better fuel mileage. It has brand new tires also. Well give me a call and shoot me a offer. I also have a spare tire and two jerry cans that go with it.”
“This most unusual jeep truck will get you noticed. Take advantage of the fact that we just have to many projects at one time to get to this one. Engine runs, will need carburetor work, but runs strong. Good base for a rat rod! Will listen to all reasonable offers.”
The entrance to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City
Well, it had to happen. After five weeks of mostly great weather, the temperatures dropped and the rain arrived. So, rather than drive to and walk through historic Virginia City, we decided to drive south from Reno and visit the Nevada State Museum, then head to our motel to do some eWillys updates.
Today we drove south from Reno to Carson City, Nevada.
On our way to Carson City this morning we passed this unexpected mural tribute on the side of a building to Alice Ramsey:
The Nevada State Museum was a surprising amount of fun. There was lots of Nevada history told in interesting ways, such as a rebuilt ghost ‘town’, a working Carson City coin stamp (there used to be a US Mint in Carson City) , and an underground mine in the building’s basement that was great to explore. Much of the museum of dark, so we didn’t take many photos.
Entering the mine in the basement of the museum.
Along some of the walls were a variety of exhibits showing how mines operated.
This area demonstrated that sometimes the timbers would fail. Good thing I’m there to hold them up!
This is a huge bullion scale, the type necessary for the Carson City mint.
This assayer’s scale is similar to one I have from 1895, a leftover of the family’s smelting history. We also have a neat portable one that fits in your pocket. It’s got the counter weights as well.
This overloaded stage coach was a neat photo:
Naturally, my wife found an explosive . . .
We both really enjoyed this museum. We left the museum and decided to head to the motel; it was not the best motel experience, but that happens sometimes.
Hopefully the weather will improve for our visit to Virginia City on Saturday.
