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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.
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 .
“- Willy Fender Jeep Stainless Steel looks good
– Much of the info may be incoreect. I will update upon examining the vehicle closer
– Owner was always upgrading it, full detail unknowm
– V6 engine runs, I tested the 4-WD and transmission, work OK
– Let me know if you want me to email a movie of the engine runnig
– The owner did excellent work and was very gifted mechanically
– MIleage is not accurate, and it is unknown at this point, I will update if possible
– Best offers will be considred”
“1946 willys jeep motor ben gone threw runs like. A champ. $300 dallors on front tires comes with army box two fuel cans top speed is 45mph had sand blasted the whole thing threw some green pait on it i drive this jeep aroumd my place and to the store runs good needs alot of body work rust evey were cant find thease jeeps anywere its a blast to drive”
“1953 Jeep CJ3B willy’s for sale. Own a real running piece of history. Rare high hood and solid body. Original F-134 Hurricane 4 cyl engine runs strong recently updated to electronic distributor and coil. New Optima red top battery and fuse panel. Dana 44 rear 5.38 gears with original equipment powerloc locker. Dana 25 front 5.38 gears with powerlock locker. Superwinch hubs.
Spicer T18 transfer case and Warner T90 3 speed transmission all original. Recently serviced. 44.09 crawl ratio as equipped.
Wearing 33×12.50R15 mud terrain tires. Wilco off road swing out tire carrier. 10k winch works well.
Rugged radio preprogrammed and installed antenna tuned to vehicle. Roll bar. Fire extinguisher. Smittybuilt front and rear seats and seat covers.
Full service manual from Kaiser Willys included as well as full tiger top and doors and bikini top for summer shade. Little jeep runs strong and is highly capable after almost 70 years. Would be a great toy as is or convert to v6 or v8 power for serious crawling.
Our Family is grown and time to let someone else enjoy this little jeep. Serious buyers only cash only no trades. Clean title“
Mike shared this unique build. It’s got a 181 Mercruiser engine, which was one I was considering when I was building Biscuit. I wish I could take this for a test drive.
“Complete rebuild 3 years ago
181 4 cylinder mercruiser engine
T90 transmission
New 33 inch tires
4 wheel disc breaks
Custom best top
8500 warn winch
Duel fuel tanks
Line x tub
New seats
Warn locking hubs
Roll cage
Heater
Waterproof radio
Electric windshield wipers
Millatery grill
Hi lift jack,axe,shovel
Tow bar”
UPDATE: Solved the oil spillage issue. The oil was coming from the back of the engine where the oil gauge line attaches to the engine. I had made the hose a little too long, so it didn’t tighten down correctly. Trimming the line fixed the issue. So, I got to drive around the property yesterday instead of doing updates for today ….
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Gassing up the racer.
The good news: I rolled the racer out of the garage, put in some gas, and tried to start it. Naturally, it didn’t start straight away. After fiddling with it, finally figured out that the manual choke needed to be opened (the choke was never hooked up on the old racer, so I never thought about it). Once I adjusted the choke, the jeep started right up! So, I will be adding a choke cable.
Unfortunately, while looking for the starting problem, I ran my forehead into the tall air cleaner bolt. It was only a large scratch and some blood, so not that big of deal. I was more made than anything. This highlights the problem with the bubble in the eye; sometimes it screws with the depth perception.
Starting the racer.
The bad news: Once it started, it sounded as great as it did last year. However, for some reason the fuel pump didn’t stop pumping prior to starting the engine (that’s how I remember it working). This suggests to me that maybe something isn’t sealed correctly, so it’s not building the pressure needed to shut off the pump? I will have to research the pump to double check this. I’m sure the fix will be fairly simple.
Discovering the rear main seal likely needs to be changed.
The ugly news: The worst issue was underneath the jeep; I discovered that a significant amount of oil was leaking out the back of the engine. My guess is the rear main oil seal needs replacing. Ugh! It was fine when I parked it last summer (and this highlights the risk of “ran-when-parked” jeeps!). I’ll let it sit for a day or two and see if things magically right themselves.
I have been wanting a set of 5 lug aluminum rims that match the six lug aluminum rims for the racer. Yesterday, while fuming about the oil leak, I went on FB Marketplace and did some searching for local motorhomes (pondering the idea of getting a gently used, older motorhome to take to races). After looking through ads, on a lark, I entered a search for Desert Dogs. Lo and Behold, these three popped up for sale for only $400! Check out all that barely used tread!
Even better, the dogs were mounted on the style of rims I had been seeking! I made arrangements to get them, which meant driving to Boise today.
It turns out they had been an extra part of a Suzuki Samarai purchase.As a bonus, they threw in another desert dog, though it doesn’t have much life left.
This rim has a little cosmetic discoloring and the tread is slightly different, but no bid deal. On the left you can see the other rims. The COOP tires on the green rims will be transferred to the other matching six lug aluminum rims that I have.
This is the worn tire. It has enough tread for racing.
UPDATE: This post originally highlighted Paul’s Warn hub counter display model. Now, this post will highlight several different demo or display hubs with sections removed for dealers. Anyone seen images of other examples?
2. Dualmatic 2-lever Watson-style Display Hub: This hub has a Dualmatic sticker, but is the type sold under the Watson brand (Watson-branded hubs & Dualmatic hub lever variations). This display hub was also on eBay, though I don’t remember the price. It probably sold off ebay as a package with the Cutlas hub above. See more pics here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/175866718846
UPDATE: Unlike the other Hub Lok hubs made for jeeps, this Hub Lok hub model was designed for early Ford Broncos. It is listed for $149 on the Bronco Graveyard website. I can’t confirm if these are rare or not.
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Originally posted on June 8, 2023:The seller of these Hub Lok hubs for jeeps sold the hubs with the original installation and operation instructions! The manual accompanying the hubs confirms that the Hub Lok hubs were sold by Dana and/or Spicer, which is what we thought, but lacked physical evidence as proof.
An original dash sticker? Probably not another one of these around!
Jordi bought this CJ-2A with an interesting hardtop (the plates indicate this is a jeep outside the US) and posted pics to Facebook. To me, this top looks most like a Station Wagons, Inc, body. The suicide doors and certain elements are extremely close (especially in the Pop Mech ad), but not exact.
