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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 NICE RATROD.ON A 1990 S10 FRAME V8 CHEVY WITH 350 TRANS.MOTOR AND TRANS HAS 10,000 MILES ON THEM .480 LIFT CAM GEAR TO GEAR TIMING HEADERS FLOW MASTERS.YOU CAN DRIVE THIS CAR ANYWHERE.15 MPG LOTS OF NEW PARTS NO P/S OR BRAKES OR A/C ”
The Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles is located at 606 Heartland Road in Lexington, Nebraska (just off I-80). What this means is that I drove right by it, 15 years ago, and didn’t know it was there; However, at the time, we were traveling with 3 vehicles, in-laws, a 6 week old baby boy, 2 cats, and a everything we owned. The trip was a 3 day move from the moraines of Madison, Wisconsin, to the mountains of SLC, Utah.
Given all the factors and distractions, I suppose it wasn’t the best time to stop at a museum. However, we did stop when the rear tire blew out on the motorhome I was driving somewhere in the middle of Nebraska. Now, I didn’t know this was the rear tire when the explosion rocked the motorhome at 65 mph. No, I was pretty sure a crack opened in the middle of the highway and the devil himself had grabbed a hold of the rear axle, attempting to pull us all to the depths of Hades. It wasn’t until I slowed (perhaps screeched) to a stop that I came to my senses (an started breathing again) and realized that it was only a tire. My next step was to clean up my pants.
Importantly, it wasn’t just a tire that blew, because something was opened by the blast …. a hole in the wheel well. Though we didn’t realize the hole was there, the cats did. So, in the middle of the night, after a long day of driving, with everyone asleep, those dumb Wisconsin farm cats (Dodger and Tucker) snuck outside (by opening one of the kitchen cabinet doors near the floor and then sneaking out the hole in the wheel well). At about 2 am, one of our cats (Dodger) started crying outside the motorhome waking us all up. It took all my effort not to strangle Dodger; the other cat, Tucker, didn’t reappear until we were packed up and ready to abandon him. By then we were actually happy to see him.
Yes, that was not a good time to visit what appears to be a fine Museum, with over 100 military vehicles of all kinds. So, just a tip, leave the cats and all your stuff at home. Here are some pics of what you’ll see.
From Dieselpowermag.com is this cool image which includes a MB SlatGrille and a M-38A1:
Check out those headlight bezels … they look a lot like CJ-V35s to me …. The seller has a second ’49 body and parts for sale as well.
“All Org, But the wheels and front hubs. I have Org front hubs. 4 cly flat head. still 6volt. 10 ton pto winch. Also extra set of newer wheels and tires. Used to use hunting all the time. Have’nt used in 15 years just stored in the garage so time to sell! $3200 OBO. I also have another complete 49 body, With fenders and hood I may sell also for $1500”
“1946 Jeep CJ2A This Jeep is in excellent condition. A lot of work and money invested.
Engine – 1979 V6 Buick Engine professionally overhauled by Outlaw Racing Engine Co., Upland, CA. Only 232 miles on Engine. (Have receipts)
Transmission, Transfer Case overhauled by B & H Automotive, Hesperia, CA (Have receipts)
New Steering Box and Stabilizer. Plus, Tilt Steering Wheel.
100% new wiring throughout – everthing works. AM-FM Radio
Tires – 33 X 1250 R15LT and rims in excellent condition.
New (still in box) Topper Kit with Doors
License, Tags and all paperwork is current.”
Lots of parts, but lots of work, too, for the price.
“THIS JEEP IS IN RESTOREABLE CONDITION ( this means there is work involved)
This jeep engine starts up and runs.. sounds beautiful.
Title in hand.
Items included :
2 extra hoods ( total of 3)
1 extra engine
1 extra transfer case
5 split rim wheels ( 4 are on jeep one on spare)
5 new inter-tubes
4 new tires ( 1 on jeep rt now)
Windshield glass is NOT broken
4 wheel dust covers
Nuts and bolts
Pedal
Brackets and handles
Axel
Drive line
2 gauges
New air filter parts
you can see more pics here http://s1008.photobucket.com/albums/af206/distracted1968/”
This looks like a good foundation, but plenty of work left.
“1952 JEEP WILLYS. This is a great project. It comes with a new body. The motor has been painted but not re-built. The cover has been pulled off the transmission and there are no broken gears. The tires are in excellent shape. There is a new exhaust. There are some missing parts. This is a good start on a restoration project. Please feel free to email me with questions. This vehicle is “Sold As Is.” Due to this vehicle being advertised locally, I may end this auction at anytime.”
“cj2a jeep 1946 willys needs motor and trans rebuilt.have no title sold with bill of sale only this jeep is not in running condition it will need to be rebuilt.”
(05/21/2009) It appears this body sports an early CJ-2A body with a VIN number of 11891 (though the seller believes it to be a 1947 body). At the very least, it’s got the driver side cutouts to validate the VIN number. It’s hard to tell what else is original.
“This jeep was a project vehicle for our prop building studio. It was intended to be used in parades, promotional pictures, and promotional videos as a Cobra runabout. We got this far, before we just didn’t have the spare cash or time to pour into it any longer. Serial Number appears to be 11891. The plate is still in place on the dash, but is pretty weathered, so the last digit may be off. You can judge for yourself, as I have added a pic of the Serial # plate…..”
(05/25/2010) “I have a 1947 willy’s it is very unique ,it has a factory pto for farm use. yellow in color 4 x 4 It does run ,but needs brakes,it has a few dents but is not rusted out. price is firm! I have title and original bill of sale.”