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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 .
Here’s an M-38 that’s seen a few trails.
“1952 Willys Jeep for sale runs but has knock all running good no rust”
The poster of this jeep isn’t the seller. I’m not sure if this runs or not.
“1948 willys jeep for sale 1500.00 obo. I am posting this for my father inlaw, I don’t know much about it. please call Al for details. (503) 397 1699”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
This looks ready for the trails.
“Freshly rebuilt Ford 302 ci with cam, intake and headers. This Jeep has PLENTY of power to climb up anything. 3 speed manual, front and rear lincoln lockers, body lift, 33×12.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws in good shape, racing seats, new battery and new extra parts waiting to be installed. Black soft top and doors in good condition included. The truck runs great. First $5,000 drives it home.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $2100.
“This model is actually a Ford. Has a F head motor (not original) 4 cylinder, 3 speed transmission, PTO Wench. The title is clean, and the jeep runs . Needs for this jeep is as follows: a passenger seat, one gauge glass is cracked,new speedometer and a U- joint for PTO, a new battery.I have some extra nick nacks,radiater,seals for balljoints,wipers,extra pto,and more.All parts go with sale . It is military version and has a gun mount.It has no tailgate. The Jeep has been kept in dry storage for many years. This vehicle is fun, climbs well in harsh terrain and is a great 4 wheeling machine. I will respond to the any email as soon as possibe”
Here’s a poem quickly penned earlier this decade by the girlfriend of a jeep.
Whether at war time
or at peace
Its wonders never cease
It will conquer anything
standing still
That’s a mountain
To a Jeep it’s just a hill
That’s a river
Just a puddle I see
That’s a ditch
Just a pot hole to me
Lockers and tires-37 inch
If that don’t work, use the winch
There’s no stopping this machine
Persistence like this you’ve never seen
So when you think an incline too steep
You might consider owning a Jeep
– jeepfreak’s girlfriend
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
It looks like some good upgrades have been added to this jeep.
“1946 CJ-2A The exterior of the Jeep is rhino line, and also comes with hard top and doors. -spring over lift -new springs -new custom fuel tank -32×10.50 BF Goodrich tires -L.E.D. tail lights -2.8L Ford V6 -T-18 -Power steering -tilt steering colum -heater -rear seat -Brush gaurd -stock 16″ wheels”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
“Complete (but completely in pieces) 1947 Willys CJ-2A, all good body panels and tub, straight frame, 2 transmissions and 2 transfercases, comes with a complete small block chevy (I was told its a 327 but I think its a 350, either way its complete with a manual transmission bellhousing). You will need a flatbed and tie-downs (tub is resting on frame, not bolted). I can usually show this in morning before 10:30am”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
This CJ seems quite stock, however its condition is less clear due to the lack of image closeups.
“1946 Willys Jeep straight body, runs great. Needs upholstery.”
One of the positives about living in Idaho is that there are lots of tractors and tractor stores nearby. I stopped by one today and picked up one item I hadn’t yet purchased: a steering knob for my steering wheel for only $6.99 — the best price I’ve seen anywhere (I got it at D&B, a local farm/garden store). Now, these aren’t legal in every state, but they are sure handy for jeeping and racing.
I brought it home ready to mount it, but realized I couldn’t remember exactly how to mount it, so I jumped on the internet. The first thing I learned that a steering knob was actually called a Brodie Knob, which is where the term “doing a Brodie” comes from.
From Wikipedia, “Brodie Knobs were widely popularized, especially on the west coast of the U.S., during the 1950s. Their intention was to be used primarily as addition to a Hot Rod. The knob was used to spin the steering wheel, rapidly in one direction or the other, while accelerating, to cause the tire(s) to spin while rapidly whipping the car 180 degrees or half of a “doughnut”. Hence, comes the term “lay a brodie”. In the 1950s and 60’s a person could go into any local “Pep Boys” and choose from a large variety of brodie knobs, with every conceivable theme, from “Candy Apple colored”, “Product Logos”, to “nude women,” and everything in between, some automobile dealerships even used them for advertisements. They were very useful during a period of auto manufacturing, when power steering was truly a luxury…. ”
I also discovered that there’s a wide variety of knobs that I didn’t know exist. For those growing up in the world of hotrods, they probably aren’t surprised, but the knobs I have seen are generally all tractor related. Other names for the Brodie include the Suicide Knob, Granny Knob, and Steering Wheel Spinner
Check out the different kinds of knobs offered through thehotrodgirl.com.
As a part of Crystal Tours, Tinker Bell is one of the official tour jeeps. Restored a couple years ago, Smitty documented some of his efforts. Smitty has restored several jeeps and operates Smittys Willys Online, where he writes about his restorations, his trips and restoration advice. Below is some info about his CJ-5 rebuild, but he also has a 1954 CJ-3B and a 1964 CJ-6 he has or is rebuilding.
On his website about the CJ-5 he writes, “The restoration work was started in August 2005 and substantially completed nine-months later in May. During that period seven-months labor and about $4,500.00 in parts and material was devoted to this restoration. The job took longer than expected due to the deteriorated condition of the body, and me — relearning the restoration trade and techniques, and reading everything available dealing with old Jeeps and their restoration. This Jeep is a RESTO-MOD. It’s a stock chassis and drive-train with minor modifications in the electrical, brake system and body….”
