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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.
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 .
“1942 GPW , parts Ford restoration, 1942 Tubb, GPW T84 and transfer box, marked A27451, so that’s January 27 1945.Three Ford frames. Lots of parts. No engine, rear end is a CJ2, front is a GPW with CJ2 gears. The last picture with the soft top it had a cj2 body on it , I pulled the body off. Frame numbers, 1942 GPW 79xx, 1942 GPW 781xx *the last one is a 1943 GPW 1109xx.
To many Jeep projects.”
“Project CJ2A. Pretty complete Jeep including a full PTO system. Body is rough but salvageable and frame is in decent shape with the exception of the front frame horns and one spot by the master cylinder. Was told that it ran five years ago but has been sitting since then. Does not currently run. Will probably need to be gone through regardless. Asking $3,800. Bill of sale only NO TITLE”
A photo from the May 30, 1959, issue of the Eugene Guard showing the FC-170 “EL Borrego” with the Boyds.
UPDATE: This series of articles was first published in 2015. I’ve updated with several additional articles and photos.
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(First published February 15, 2015) This interesting collection of news articles captures Howard & Ora Boyd’s 1958 trip in an FC to South America. The first article was published prior to the trip. The second was published during the trip. The third was published following the trip. I was only able to find one photo and it was poor at best. It may have been that the Boyd’s got the idea from the Schreiders, who did nearly the same route three years before them.
Howard Boyd died in 1993, but Ora Boyd lived until 2009, dying at the age of 106, meaning she was born around 1903. Living much of their lives near Eugene, Oregon, according to her obituary their year-long jeep trip was one of her all-time favorite memories. The obituary was published in the Talent, Oregon, Historical Society newsletter, so I’ve written them to see if we can learn more.
1. This October 31, 1958, EugeneRegister-Guard article discusses trip preparations. The Boyds had a custom camper built for their FC (though no articles mention the model of the vehicle — it looks to me like an FC based on the pic below). They named their jeep “El Borrego”.
2. November 09, 1958 Eugene Guard .. brief article:
David shared this ad with me. The jeep has an Allison three-speed automatic transmission (it was a 2-speed BW auto trans that was installed in some 1964 DJ-3As). It’s unclear to me if this was some kind of special order or if it was customized. The radiator has been swapped out with an older radiator, so this has seen some modification.
“4 cylinder flathead, Allison 3 speed automatic. 2 wheel drive. Rough. Been sitting a long time. Did run and drive, when parked. But I have no idea condition of engine now.”
“PA Titled 1953 WIllys CJ-3A. It is actually made up of Military Axles and engine, DJ-3A Tub, 3A transmission and drive train. I call it Muttly. It has a redone Military L134 Engine, and brakes, Tires are newer about 2 years old and I don’t put a lot of miles on it. I have re-done the electrical for headlights, and put in a new clutch. It does drip from the oil pan a little. The transmission pops out of second, but I do have a fully rebuilt transmission that I will provide for the price I list. I did replace the seats and add the spare tire carrier, jerry can holder, wipers, and a ebrake. I have other projects now and need space. $7500.00 OBO. I will supply a non-rebuilt transmission (dis-assemble ready to be rebuild for $500.00 less.) I also have a second 1947 title CJ-2A Ready for rebuild”
I am posting this for my cousin, he soes not message or text so if you are interested you must pick up the phone and call him!! [hidden information] , leave a message if he don’t answer [hidden information] is his cell phone number, he does not text!!
Phone calls only *the phone number is in the first picture * 1949 jeep willys All original 4 cyl 3spd 4×4 Aluminum wheels Needs some minor work to be driving again, have had the jeep for a very long time, was driving up till about a year ago.
The jeep runs great!! the battery has gotten weak but will still crank it , the tires have some dry rot but they never leak or anything. It is a very solid jeep!! You dont find many jeeps this model in this condition, it has decent paint, good seats, its overall in very good condition it just never gets drove! Located in lenoir nc 28645″
Jo-Jo is selling this half cab which I think is for a CJ-3A.
“Half hard top make by Koenig Iron works
Willys CJ Jeep Half Hard Top.
All original, even has the manufacture tag.
Roll up original windows and extra set of handles.
Let me know if you have any questions.”
No description provided other than “Make Offer”. This may have rear full floating hubs. Given the lack of a fuel inlet, this could be a DJ-3A or an MB/GPW tub.
“1947 CJ2A. Was used as a plow jeep for many years. Its rough but it was running and driving around the farm up until a few months ago. Has an F head overhead valve engine from a later Jeep that has been rebuilt. Frame has been plated in different spots and body has plenty of patches. Would make a great yard jeep or trail jeep or use it for parts for a restoration. $1800. No paperwork”
