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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 .
Steve spotted this great article about a jeep owner who decided to build a teardrop trailer for his rig. Alan Johnson wrote the article as part of the premiere issue of Cool Tears and Tiny Campers Magazine, a magazine devoted to small campers.
The more I look at these, the more one of these might be a good solution for our trip back east. I guess I’ll need to share this idea with my wife.
This short blurb about a fumigator on the back of a jeep was published in the January, 1948, issue of Popular Mechanics and available for free at Google. It doesn’t indicate whether this is a custom unit or an aftermarket fumigator available for the jeep. I see no indication it is powered by the jeep; it may be self contained.
“A Tonka Toys Jeep Dune Biggy in the box. The box does show some light soiling and wear. The jeep also shows some light soiling/wear. There is some light surface rust on the axles, very minor. There are two stickers that say Tom on them, I have not tried to remove them. Overall a nice used boxed toy.”
Looking for early NOS spark plugs? A reader asked me to pass along this ad.
“FOR SALE: Original NOS spark plugs Firestone F-40 (Federal Stock No. 17-P-5365, Willys Part No. WO-A538, Ford Part No. FM-GPW-12405) correct for JEEPS Willys MA, MB, CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B, CJ5, Ford GPW, GPA, F head & L head 134 cubic inch 4 cyl engines. I run these F-40 in my WWII jeeps, spark plugs are in mint condition, clean, like brand new, inspected / dated Jan. 15, 1945.”
UPDATE: This is listed on eBay. More pictures added.
(02/01/2013) With the dogs and the cage, this could have been an old racer.
“1942 WW2 Ford GPW (Jeep) with matching S/N# GPW 82585 on frame, engine, and title. Clear Ohio title in my name. Needs restoration. The engine does turn over. It has a T90 transmission with the original syle transfer case. I bought it to restore but I’ve can see I’ll never get to it because I have too many other of projects. The tub needs new floors and sheet metal work. It’s been cut out for a tailgate. Obvious rust for its age. Front end, hood to dash look pretty good. From dash back will need work. Many “F” marked parts. I do have another better GPW tub that I am including in this auction. In the picture it is on a running gear that has been sold. The sale includes the red tub (only) and the 1942 GPW.
These are pictures when I bought it. I cleaned it up some and took off the roll cage and most civilian parts. I’ve got more pictures but couldn’t find them right now. The jeep is in storage, and I’ll have to pull it out to take more pictures.
I am selling this as is and am happy to answer any questions and send more pictures. Call: 937-862-4182
This needs a tub and fenders, but lots of work already done.
“1962 Jeep CJ-3B. Started the frame up restoration, but I do not have time to complete.
What has been completed:
* Rebuilt 134 F-head 4 cyl.
* Rebuilt carb, new fuel pump, new water pump
* New clutch
* New brake lines and master cyl.
* Upgraded to 11 inch brakes
* Frame sandblasted, corners re-inforced, painted
* New leaf springs
* New warn lock out hubs
* New second gear and bearings in trans.
* Rebuilt starter and generator
* PTO gear box
Parts included:
* Two Bestop soft tops w/doors
* Metal hard top w/ full metal doors. All glass in metal top
* Both original front seats (need to be recovered)
* Two windshield frames w/glass (one windshield is cracked, one original to jeep)
* Original hood and front grill
* heater core with defroster and other vents
* Full roll cage
* New rear cross member
* Original oil bath air filter
* many other small parts: gages, control nobs w/cables, turn signal, lights, parking brake handle, etc.
All parts in my garage that belong to the CJ-3B are included. The Jeep needs a body tub and front fenders. These are available through 4WD Hardware or other parts suppliers. Delivery of Jeep could be arranged if willing to pay for fuel and time.”
