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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.
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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 .
“Really clean jeep, it’s a project but is all complete. The motor is stuck and will need to be broke loose. Or I have a fresh rebuilt 4 cylinder motor I can throw in for extra money. Has a clean title”
Listed as a 1948 CJ-2A, this looks to be more likely a CJ-3A due to the transmission crossmember mount and the lack of holes for the 2A ignition switch.
Cj2a frame and running gear No shafts in front axle 44 rear Trans and tcase will be pulled before sale Mb body that is very rough and no longer mb. Tool boxes and shovel/axe mount are welded over, dash is cut to hell Front fenders have been widened Lots of bondo M38 cold weather top (aluminum) One tire is good, one holds air for a week , two fronts are shot. If it’s posted it’s available! No you can not buy just the top No I will not sell just the grill I’m totally happy with this being yard art so low ball offers will be ignored. I know it’s rough, but I don’t care, if you want to look at it pm me and we can set up a time. Stupid questions will be ignored.”
UPDATE: Thanks to Jan for pointing out that on page 4 are two photos of a 2A with a driver’s side spare tire. That would suggest that this issue was printed later than around mid-1948. Given the Santa highlight on the cover, I’d say the Fall/Winter of 1948 prior to the introduction of the CJ-3A. If that’s the case, then maybe these came out every six months?
Thanks to Jan in the Netherlands for sharing a scanned version of the late 1940s issue of ‘Jeep’ News Volume 1, Number 6. The “Cristie’s” at the top of the banner is a reference to Cristie’s Garage out of Monticello, New York.
I wonder if the Mahl Loader shown in a photo on Page 6 out of Minnesota is the one that was restored here.
“1950’s pedal car Nellybelle from Roy Rogers TV show. Bought new tires but not installed. I was debating on restoring but decided to leave as is. Shows value from 2015 auction (not this jeep.) Windshield folds down. Mecum is selling one in September.”
“1969 Jeep Commando Jeepster * 33k km * 4×4 *Removable Top * Runs Great * Manual Rare ‘69 Commando, You are welcome to come drive it. *Note this is a Commando not Commander as ad says. 1969 Kaiser Jeepster Commando Wagon”
“1955 cj5, 4 cyl hurricane engine, runs good. has dual koenig pto and a koenig front winch, all works, has new brake drums, fuel tank and new points and condensor, carb was rebuild and many other things were repaired or new.
very little and minor rust, no rust cancers through the body or frame. has a newer bestop soft top for the jeep and is in good shape, no rips or tears and the soft vinyl windows are whole and clear. comes with a tow bar
has current ca registration and clean ca title”
This June 28, 1970, article form the Lexington Herald describes tours of Kentucky’s Red River area via a modified FC-170. The business was started by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bowen with a VW bus, but it’s easy to imagine that a better vehicle was needed.
I looked for additional articles about this endeavor, but didn’t have any luck locating anything.
“1950 Willy’s jeep custom new engine and rear end is out of a s10 new wheels and tries it’s got a shade Axle front end new gas tank new seats new Steering column New steering wheel and new Wheelie bars everything on it is new nothing is wrong with it no rust on it it’s a good Jeep pm for more questions.”