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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.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
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: **SOLD** Was $4499.
(08/23/2012) This looks like a real nice rig.
“Awesome 1947 Willys CJ2A, desert tan with newish exterior and interior (zolatone) paint – always garaged. Original drivetrain, strong flathead four, new T90 with rebuilt transfer case, rebuilt steering gear and new tires. Clear title”
Norb purchased this basketcase and is working to transform it into a custom wagon. However, he is puzzled about the grille.
Norb writes, “I own a 1953 wagon that was a plow truck out in Wyoming for most of it’s life. It came to me with a Ford Y-block motor. The frame and suspension were shot, but the body is pretty good. I chopped the top and put it on a shortened Dodge Dakota chassis with a 318 V8 and 5spd. trans. Should make a nice little hotrod. I know it was a “Jeep salad” when I got it. It had been hit in the front and repaired many years ago. I cannot ID the grill though. The side aprons have parking lights on them. The air intake hole in mine looks factory, but they are usually below the parking lights.”
I asked Dan for his input. He wrote, “It looks like someone added a heater inlet hole to an early wagon grill (which were solid and didn’t have a hole) and then added extra marker lights also in a different position than factory. The heater inlet hole looks both larger and higher than what the factory added to the later wagons. I’m not sure when the factory added the heater inlet hole, but my beat guess is late 1950s.”
So, has anyone seen a factory wagon grille with the intake hole where Norb’s is?
For comparison, here is an image search for 1953 Wagon grilles
I have posted this comic as a reminder that the term Jeep is found in conjunction with planes during world war two. I suppose I need to track that a little better, because there are a variety of literary references to “Jeep Planes”. There is no information about the comic in the description.
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Not perfect, but looks solid.
“Runs great – mechanically sound. $10,000 AS IS – FIRM! Almost original. For any questions about the jeep, please call 575-520-4768.”
http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/cto/3327270147.html
Not much value (if any) here.
“Believed to be 1947 Willys jeep
Moderate to severe rust in tub but frame ok
Project jeep
Does not run and has no title
Looks to be all in tact except drivers side floor board is rusted out and gas tank is missing
Motor not locked up…will turn over.
Soft top to go with it!”
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UPDATE: This is back on eBay
There might be some value here.
“This Willys was running and driving when parks a few years ago. Bet you never heard that one before. I didn’t think so. Ok, here’s the deal. I picked up this Jeep a few weeks back because I wanted to get rid of the Buick V6 in my flat fender and put it back original. This one looked like a good candidate. Well, almost.
First of all, its an M38 and while not the best candidate of restoration, it is a little to good to part out without trying to save it as a whole vehicle. Secondly, the engine was stuck. It had been sitting under a shed for about 5 years so I didn’t anticipate it being real serious, so I pulled the head just to see. The pictures pretty much tell the story, but I’ll describe. The good is there is no ring groove and probably a light honing will clear the cylinders up. But it is going to have to be torn down. #3 piston has a couple of broke pieces missing out of it. Don’t exactly know how or why, but it is what it is.
Other than that, its a pretty complete old Jeep. All the engine parts are in place, except the conversion to 12v. generator. Nice windshield. Good seat frames. Study the pictures. The tag on the dash is definitely not original and I don’t recognize the number as an M38 number but there is an ID. This is BILL OF SALE ONLY!!! Please don’t expect anything more. I won’t try to get a title don’t even ask. ”
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Dan spotted this one. It might be of value to someone.
“I’m scrapping my Willys truck project and would hate to see all that go to the scrap yard. If you need any of it please let me know and I’ll give you a good deal. Hurry though because it will be going to the scrap yard soon. All of this glass is in great condition but the floor of the cab and firewall is missing. It’s currently sitting on a Chevy frame which is for sale too. price is pretty much whatever you will pay.
John
9706890691”
http://ventura.craigslist.org/pts/3316052055.html
It’s a project.
“This is a willys jeep m38 on a cj5 frame that has been blasted, powdercoated, strapped etc. It has a dana 30 front with disc brakes and a 44 rear with 19 slpine axles. It has a mercruiser 140 hp with zero miles. The t90 and 18 have both been rebuilt. The tub is an mdjuan in good shape and zero rust. It has 33” tires on new powdercoated black wheels. Saginaw power steering with tilt column. Has honda bucket seats. I have a title. 1500 cash no offers and please look at a map before you call 509-261-0306 pat”
http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/3328412717.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
This has a variety of mods, including a front clip that has been extended.
“1961 Willy Jeep w/ a 283 Motor
* New Tires
* Runs”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000
This is a nice looking jeep. It has an unusual mod to the back bumper.
“1960 jeep willys cj3b
New:
Paint and bodywork
Interiors
Tires
Rhino lined interior floors and bed
Working Spedo, and lights
Clear title
Runs great. Tops out at about 55 mph
I have a tow bar that I can include as well
If you are looking for a great cruiser for the beach, ranch or neighborhood this is great. Just fold down the front window and enjoy the ride. You won’t find another one out there in this good of condition.”
Zack has been a regular reader of eWillys for a while now. Though he comments occasionally, I never got around to asking what kind of jeep he has. So, I asked. Turns out he has two: One a DJ-5 that he uses as a daily driver and the other a nice looking GPW that he hopes to restore to military spec. Here are some photos he sent for us. All in all, it is a good looking DJ-5 that is a very practical vehicle, inexpensive to maintain, cheap on gas, and posi in the rear for bad weather. Thanks for sharing Zack!
Paul wrote to share his experience unwrapping some old parts as he continues his M-38 rebuild.
Paul wrote, “One of the first jobs on my Willys rebuild list from many years ago was to overhaul the axles. Naturally all bearings and races were replaced with new, new ring and pinion gears with 4.27 ratios were installed along with a complete set of 11 inch backing plates and brake drums. Well, sometime during the past 25 or so years the new steering knuckle seals failed due to old age. Geeze, I haven’t even driven this thing yet and now I’m having to replace the replacement parts which are still new but old.
Oh well, it was time to go shopping once again. I was able to purchase a set of heavy duty steering knuckle seals from the local parts store (that can even be rebuilt when necessary) in addition to an extra set of replacement rubber seals for future use. Today I installed one seal kit on the left front knuckle with no problems, everything fit like factory, nothing was missing and the quality was perfect but that’s just what I’d expected. You should understand that these steering knuckle seal kits were packed by Willys Overland Motors for military use in May of 1952. The package had never been opened and all the parts were still coated with a preservative grease like coating, which required lots of paper towels to remove.
I can’t imagine whoever packed these parts so long ago had any idea that 60 years into the future some guy in Alaska would need these parts for his M-38 but I’m sure pleased the packer did such a good job protecting these seal kits. I took pictures of each step as I opened the package and the final photo shows the clean, new parts visible for the first time in over 60 years.”
