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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 $8900
” have a restored 1950 willys jeep
350 chevy engine 700r4 tranny
Possi track it is 2 wheel drive
Very fast. Runs great it has been just a weekend driver big head turner. Garage kept.this is not a must sell plz don’t low ball Thxs Any ??”
UPDATE: Sold on eBay for $1400.
(12/26/2012) The engine is out.
“Selling an old 1946 CJ2A Military type Jeep for parts or restoration. Most of the parts are there and will go with it, including the origional Willys flathead engine. Some of the parts have been taken off the jeep, but these jeeps are fairly simple to work on as you may know. The engine is out and was needing a valve job. It ran but smoked a little. I saw this same model go for over $8000 on ebay when restored. It has like new tires on it with full tread. The body and frame are solid but the body has a few rust spots. The tailgate is rusted at the bottom. The bumpers are there and the Grill appears to be new with chrome on the bars.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
(11/06/2012) Lots of updates to this rig.
“This thing is wild! 383 Stroker Motor with Edelbrock Weber “Pro-Flo Fuel Injection”. Accel Ignition, 4 Core Aluminum Radiator-The Works. Dana 44s Front and Rear with Detroit Lockers in each! High Strength Summers Brothers Axles in Both Front and Rear with High steer set up-not gonna break! Turbo 350 Tranny and a T18 Transfer Case(3 stick). Art Carr Shifter, Race Seats, Full Cage and Ramsey 8000lb. Winch. Tall Hood. 4 Wheel Disc Brakes and a Heater. Hold on to the Grant Steering Wheel smoothly at 65 mph down the HWY.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/08/2013) The conversion appears well done, but it still needs additional work to shine.
“1947 Wylls Wagon Jeep with 350 Chevy engine, new carburetor, headers, Chevy S10 Frame with Power steering and brakes, automatic transmission, new guages, new aftermarket air conditioning, air bag shocks, reece hitch, radiator has 2 fans, and 20+ gallon gas tank, recently added dual exhaust, newer bucket seats with seat belts; new smoothy moon wheels and tires, new front bumper installed, rust repairs and restorer has been started.
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call Jackson (517) 962 2243 for appointment to see and negotiate”
http://jxn.craigslist.org/cto/3531563280.html
Craig’s pic this week comes from the August 1956 issue of Willys News
Dave forwarded this beautiful version of Ms. Autolite perched on a Surrey.
Maury spotted this blog article by Brian Albrecht at Cleveland.com. It’s a great article detailing how some letters led David Keckan on a search for a jeep in his Grandfather was photographed.
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/10/search_for_grandfathers_world.html
Check out the interesting tarp setup. Looks pretty clever.
“Great view of what I think is a 1957 Jeep Forward Control pick-up in front of the Red River Jeep Trips Trailway Depot in Taos County New Mexico. “For reservations contact Jack Chambless Enterprises.” Standard size vintage postcard. Not postally used; no message written on the back. Nice crisp postcard with minor edge/corner wear.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s an oddball item. This is actually a Go For Digger Dash Tag (manufactured by the Go For Digger Trenching Machine Company) and not a Jeep-a-Trench Tag (by Auburn Machine Works) as claimed by seller.
“Hi! I have for Auction here a Brass Tag off a Willys Jeep. It is 8″ long and 5″ tall. It is in good condition. It was mounted on the dash for a Jeep-A-Trench Attachment. Happy Bidding!”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **Status Unknown**
“Here is a beautiful book that pays tribute to WW II era GPW military Jeeps, made by Ford Motor Co. The book features one particular jeep, S/No.242581, that has been meticulously restored. It was produced in 1997, as a special gift pack for the 20th anniversary of “4X4 magazine”, a Japanese publication. Only 2000 were published, this is #1129.
The Book is a beautifully made hardcover, with OD green canvas wrapped covers, and brass plate title on the front (similar to the Jeep ID plate). It measures 12″ by 11″ and has 132 pages of text, photos, and tech information. All text is written in English and Japanese. The book has sections with detailed photos of the Engine, Power train, Suspension, Frame, Interior, Tools & accessories. There are sections on Specifications, and Restoration notes. There are also many full page views of the complete vehicle. The photos are all studio quality with white background, printed on thick photo quality pages.
The book is packaged in a fitted wooden box with a hinged lid, The box also has a brass title plate, and a brass copy of the original ID plate from S/No.242581. Included is the cardboard shipping box, a mouse pad, and a package of post cards. Everything is in “as new” condition, the 3 brass plates still have their plastic sheet anti-tarnish covers, the post cards are still sealed, there is no address or writing on the cardboard shipping box.”
