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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 .
This is a CJ-3A that’s been nicely altered into a M-38 clone.
“1953 M38 CLONE, Rust free, 225 V6, Over drive,”
Steve’s got this good looking grille for sale, though I believe it’s a M-38 grille. Note the holes at the bottom. I believe they are for attaching the M-38 grille hinges.
“All Orignal early Flat fender Grille with Shroud ( I think CJ2A), Uncut or molested, Light surface rust but in great shape, been in storage 30+ yrs, call with questions, 206 890 6233.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/1462257584.html
I don’t know the full story here, but I suspect Jim didn’t have a good morning.
Jim writes, “Reason number 13 why you do not let your lazy good for nothing 250 pound coffee drinking buddy lean against your willys on jack stands in the gravel at 8am in the morning!”
This is for sale by Steve, as close to a brother as I had growing up, who grew up in the back of his jeep (Otis) while I grew up in the back of mine.
“I have a Best Jewels SS tailgate super rare. It has a small dent on top tube but could be easily repaired. 206 890 6233 call with questions.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/1464094723.html
It’s certainly a clean, nice looking rebuild.
“A unique custom with a 4.3 Chev FI and 4L60E. Drivetrain professionally built by Tri County Gear Pomona with Dana 300, 4.88 gears, full floaters, 44 rear, power front discs and ARB lockers, It has Tom Woods drivelines and a beautiful BMW Titan Silver finish. If you are looking for the nicest Flatfender around that is good on the street, beach or trail check this one out. 600 miles on complete restoration. It only needs the key turned-gas is in it! Call Doug at 559 287-4668 or Email at mailto:dlevers@sbcglobal.net”
Here’s several DJ-5s that popped into my inbox in the passed few days. I don’t know if it is coincidence or not, but all three are different primary colors.
Rick has rebuilt two of the three below. Rick writes, The Red one has a Ford 302. Blue has a 351 Ford bored to 394 ci. Thought you might be interested in seeing them. You can post them if you think anyone would like to see them. No, they ain’t for sale.
The third jeep, the yellow one, is on bidding, though bidding has ended.
And the yellow one on eBay (bidding ended)
Here’s a before image of the yellow jeep
I was doing some research on which Registered Trademarks relating to Willys or Jeep were related to Daimler, Chrysler (D/C) or their subsidiaries (and I was surprised at how many of these are owned by different subsidiaries within the D/C organizations).
A short primer on Trademarks. Registered Trademarks are applied for with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. If the Office thinks you have a good case, they’ll grant you a trademark. Sometimes you apply for a trademark with just words OR sometimes you apply with the words in a particular design.
When you apply for a Trademark, you apply for 1 or more different classes, with each class costing currently between $275 – $325. As you see below, over the years, D/C has applied for additional Trademarks over additional types of goods and services (and in fact has applied for and then abandon some other categories also which I don’t list).
So, if you aren’t bored yet, keep on reading. Below, I’ve listed all the valid Willys, Jeep and some other interesting Trademarks. First, you’ll see the Trademarked Name, followed by the Registration number of the Trademark, and finally, notes about the particular Class for which the Trademark was granted. In most cases, you’ll also see the year when it was first used in commerce, which is important for protecting your rights of ownership.
1) I was surprised to see that D/C only has registered trademarks for WILLYS in two classes, which is good for me because it leaves a large number of Willys names open should I want to Trademark some additional names.
A) Willys 2722568 IC 028 TOYS, NAMELY, MODEL REPLICAS OF LAND VEHICLES.
B) Willys 3387789 IC 012 G & S: Automobiles.
MUCH MUCH MORE ON THE NEXT PAGE
Not a bad price for a column shift T-90 and BW Overdrive. The Engine is seized.
“THIS IS A F HEAD ENGINE IT WAS ORIGINALLY OUT OF A 62 WILLYS WAGON 2WD IT IS JUST A CORE AS IT APPEARS TO BE SEAZED UP BUT HAS A 12 VOLT STARTER GENERATOR THAT CAN BE USED ALSO ON A L HEAD ENGINE THIS IS COMPLETE FROM FAN TO TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION IS A FACTORY COLUNM SHIFT 2WD TRANNY WITH BORG WARNER OVERDRIVE ENGINE TRANNY COMPLETE AS PICTURED $150.00”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/1463401389.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** $750.
It’s been modified in some unusual ways.
“1948 Willy Jeep, not running. Sitting on an early ’80s CJ frame with a Buick V6 under the hood. Ignition needs rewiring, and fuel tank/pump needs to be pulled and checked out/sealed. Will turn over, but couldn’t get it to fire with starter fluid. Bought it to fix up, but have since bought a new house and until I get a shop built at the new house, no room for all my projects. Comes with tow bar that is attached to the front and will throw in the ignition switches I purchased to install. It’s rough looking, but would make a fun project or hunting truck. Currently no fluid in the brake reservoir and I’m unsure on what they’ll need. No title, but I’ll provide a bill of sale along with the bill of sale I received and a copy of the last registered owner information that I have. That’s about everything I know about it. $750 obo. Will consider trades for an ATV, double door white refrigerator & cash (email dimensions), .45 cal pistol (looking for a Kimber ultra carry, but will consider others), tractor, box blade…..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
There might be some value here, but the body looks beat up.
“Asking 500.00. Great project. I bought it to fix-up. Too many projects. My loss your gain. Call to see! Comes with motor, Clean title”
