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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 .
“Truck is in working condition. Has v6 and 3 speed trans, hi and lo gange works well.
Chevy running gear and suspention. Interior was re-done 3 yars ago. Comes with tonnue
cover and tire rack. Truck is solid steel no bondo!!! Great Truck for total restoration!
Not in perfect condition but far from poor. Asking 4,200 obo!!”
(03/22/2010) Nice, very nice. But, it does need the floor boards replaced due to the transmission install. It’s unclear just how much work is required.
“1954 Willys CJ 3B highhood with the following: Chevy 327, 4bbl, high torque starter, headers, new clutch, newly rebuilt SM465 4-spd with “granny low”, Advance Adaptors to a rebuilt Dana 18 transfer case with upgraded intermediate shaft, Warn overdrive, new drivelines fr/r, Dana 44 front and rear with Detroit lockers, 4-wheel disk brakes, tilt steering, full cage, bikini and full top, racing bucket seats and 5 point harness, custom front bumper with receiver mount for portable Warn winch. (winch not included), towbar, 33″ (?) Swampers on American Racing wheels, Warn locking hubs front, upgraded axel shafts (forget brand)……red….Hummm…. That’s all I can think of right now. It looks great and everything works. Only thing it needs is the floor boards replaced from transmission swap. Have the floor boards.”
(08/21/2010) Last night I spotted this Truck for sale. The seller, Brian, doesn’t provide much detail, however he does provide a link to stories about his Truck. And let me tell you, they had me laughing (in that kind of Oh SHIT manner). For example, two stories involved failed brakes in precarious spots. Oh, and throw in a 15ft drop over a rock face and, well, you get the picture. Visit Brian’s Willys Blog.
“Back in the Spring of 1976 I bought my 1960 Willys Jeep pickup. It’s been at the center of many fine adventures, including driving it to Seattle from Bozeman in 1980. Recently, though, it’s pretty much been relegated to my garage and I think it’s time find someone who can care for the old guy the way he deserves. You really need to see this truck to to fully appreciate this virtually all original vehicle. If you’re interested in some of the adventures see my blog at http://geezergleanings.blogspot.com/ I’ll be around most of this weekend. If you want to check it out let me know.”
“Here is a 1950ish CJ-3A Willy’s Jeep. This is a parts Jeep only. I do not have the title for it. I will write out a bill of sale for whoever buys it. What you see is what you get. It does have a good windshield, hood, grille, front fenders, seat frames, and some other small parts. The tub of the jeep is average for the jeep of this age. There is no motor, transmission, steering column. I do have a soft top for the jeep, but it looks like the jeep looks…rough. I bought the jeep like it is for a parts jeep, all it has done is sit in the shop collecting dust so its time to sell it.There are several good parts on this jeep and would make a good parts jeep for someone.”
I’ve spent most of the weekend coding and reorganizing content so that readers can use the menus to navigate ewillys differently. I’ll be launching this updated system sometime next weekend. One small is example of today’s efforts is that you’ll now find Trucks and Wagons have their own categories and areas.
Two new areas will include (1) a how-to area, which will integrate readers submissions and web content, to help builders/problem solvers with their vehicles and (2) an “identify” area which I’ll be building out to help people identify their jeeps (by grille type, body type, data plates, serial number, engine type, and more).
As a kid in elementary school, I remember climbing under my desk as part of our emergency drills (earthquake, nuclear blast, bully avoidance). But, I always wondered what I would do if there wasn’t a desk to dive under!
Now I know the government had already been planning for a lack of desks. Thanks to this image Alex spotted on Wikipedia, I now see that I just have to locate a Willys Wagon and dive into it for safety. Sure, it might get blown over, but it would sure be more comfortable than getting trapped underneath my desk (unless I was trapped under my desk with my sweetheart from 6th grade Michelle, but that’s a whole ‘nother story)! See the expanded image here.
I saw this and I had to post it. There are apparently a couple of these left in the South African War Museum. Due to their weight and the thin tire profile, these were poor offroad performers.
According to this website, “The British Army in India had a requirement for Armoured Cars for areas such as the North West frontier. A delegation was despatched to Britain to see what was on offer and particularly to look at the offerings from Rolls Royce as wartime models had performed well. As well as being expensive they surprisingly were unable to get over the gradient test on the cross country trial.
There was however also at the trials a 1 1/2 ton Crossley based on the chassis that had been intended for a Russian contract that came to nothing because of the Revolution. This was the chassis that was under consideration as a medium truck for India and eventually became the IGL1. It sailed through the trials and one was immediately purchased for an extended trial which consisted of loading it with 4 tons of ballast and driving 4000 miles round Britain. An order for 32 followed with bodies by Vickers. These were delivered in 1923 and a further order followed. Total deliveries were about 100.
All of these vehicles were fitted with solid tyres presumably to remove the risk of punctures but these were never very successful when used off road as their narrow profile inevitably led to the vehicle sinking up to its axles. Two of the armoured cars were also shipped to South Africa where the tyres also caused trouble and were eventually changed to pneumatic types. Both of these survive and are in the South African War Museum.”
“Willys M-38 – Ruff but could be something, might make good trail rider or mug slinger, basically just rolling chassis with body tub, good tailgate, no title. – $300.00 call 336-363-2693 ”
Someday, I look forward to learning how to weld better; I’d especially like to work with MIG and work on my TIG (I actually have a rudimentary setup, but haven’t done much with it yet). So, I’d hardly classify myself as a welding expert (though with two pieces of clean metal I can make a pretty nice stick bead).
Until, if ever, I master welding, here are a couple threads that discuss welding sheet metal together for body repair. If you have any other great, helpful threads, let me know and I’ll add them here.
Brett spotted this potential deal. If this runs, it’s a steal. This could be a 1947 Lefty CJ-2A that was accidentally titled as a CJ-3A (the CJ-2A page forums mention this happening a few times). That said, just to confuse us a little more, it almost looks like a front bow holder sits just above the gas inlet.
(07/01/2010) This looks like a good price. I *think* that’s a vented hood.
“starts runs and drives the brakes need some attn. leave me a number with any questions and ill call you asap i also have the soft top and doors for this.”