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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 .
CJ-6 pretty solid, of course it’s in AZ so they have an advantage out there, but it looks like a nice Jeep and has a Half Cab Top.
Information from seller:
Rare 1957 Jeep CJ6 Willys – Classic Project with Great Potential Selling my 1957 Willys CJ6, a true classic Jeep that’s becoming harder to find. Runs & drives 4×4 drivetrain, heavy-duty and original Hardtop and doors included Nice paint and body for its age Clean vintage look, perfect restoration candidate or off-road toy New tires New battery Clean title Jeep has the stock drivetrain. I’m not a Jeep expert, so don’t waste my time with a bunch of questions. If you’re serious, come see it. If not, don’t message me thank you. selling for my brother $6900 obo
John sent over these two great shots of Jeeps that supported Military Aircraft.
The first one John sent over was referenced as an FD-1 Phantom; but I found a lot of links to the FH-1 Phantom, so down the rabbit hole I go to figure out differences. What it seems to have come down too was a weird reuse of the letter that indicated MFG. From post 1922 to pre 1962 the middle letter typically designated the MFG of the aircraft. Since Douglas had not provided aircraft to the Navy in a long time they reassigned the “D” to McDonnel, later on they moved McDonnel to “H” and reassigned Douglas the “D”. Interesting that in 1967 the two merged and became McDonnel Douglas, that MFG naming convention was no longer used in ’67.
FD-1 Phantom: MFG by McDonnell- Renamed FH-1 was first flight was late 1945, introduced in 1947 then Retired 1949 (used in reserves till 1954)
F4D Skyray: MFG by Douglas- Progressed into the F-6 Skyray was first flight was late 1951, introduced in 1956 then Retired 1964 (used in reserves till end of the ‘60s)
Looking up the F4D Skyray on the web, it started out development in the late 40’s with the Navy accepting the proposal in 1948 and the aircraft continued through the mid ‘60’s. It held some serious records for speed and altitude for a carrier based aircraft. Had a few configurations along the way but a really neat part of early Jet Aircraft.
Information from email:
I’m John, a daily reader. Retired USAF officer and M38A1 owner/restorer.
Attach are photos of Jeeps (presumably Navy) used as aircraft starters.
I suspect the photos are by the US Navy.
As you can see, they’re used as the cover photo for these paperback books about Navy aircraft published by Ginter books.
It looks like a MB/GPW on board a carrier with the old McDonnell FD-1 Phantom (the Navy’s first jet fighter..best remembered as the namesake for the famous 1960-80s Phantom II fighter).
The second book shows one of the CJ-5 conversions the Navy purchased next to a Marine Douglas F4D Skyray.
My guess is the photos were used because of the general lack of period color photos in a vertical format.
Hope you find them interesting.
Common Military Aircraft Naming Convention (post-1922 to pre-1962)
Here is some short information on the naming convention from the post-1922 system to pre-1962 system for naming aircraft. (web search for the lift here)
Pre-1962 U.S. Navy designation system
Under the system in use from 1922 to 1962, the aircraft designation specified the aircraft’s mission, followed by a number indicating the manufacturer’s design number for that mission, and finally a letter for the manufacturer.
For example, an F4U Corsair breaks down as:
F: Fighter
4: The manufacturer’s fourth fighter design
U: Chance Vought Corporation (the manufacturer)
Some common manufacturer letters under this system include:
This would make a good Movie rental rig for period correct movies, I don’t think the hub caps are Willys but they look the part for being what this is. I like the simple look of this one. 3 on the Tree, OD. Don’t know how long its been listed.
Information from seller:
Completely restored. 2wd, 3spd with overdrive. This is a rare find. Valued way more than what we are asking. Two zero seven 7786030 located in Farmington,ME
1948 Jeep Willys Truck $3,500 Independence, OR ***SOLD***
Really solid project here.
Information from seller:
Moving on to other projects. This is a 2wd vehicle. Engine looks to be a Chevy 327 out of an early Camaro. Runs, but a bit rough. Four-speed manual transmission. Mileage is unknown. Hasn’t been on the street for about 8 years.
-new parts include wiring harness, shocks, muffler, alternator, head gasket, spark plugs
-needs minor things like a new radiator cap, brake lights (even with a new switch and wiring I was unable to get them to work), could use seat cushions, speedo cable, gas tank strap, etc.
-Ran and drove great until I went to drive it a couple miles to my shop the other day and it sputtered a little on the road, not sure why and haven’t had time to look into it. Maybe needs a carb adjustment or tune up. Video is from right afterwards. Located in Elkhart, IN. Clean title in hand in my name. Will not respond to “is this available”
Listed a few weeks back but another solid looking CJ-5 in the sub $10k market. PTO Winch, Hard Top, has a nice stance to this one. I agree why buy a SXS when you can grab this one and do some things to make it yours and mechanically sound and cruise around in.
Information from seller:
Up for sale is an 1964 Willys CJ5. It is a Mississippi Jeep, and has spent all its life there. It is sound and has not been molested. It has a humongous winch on the front that runs with a PTO.. I also have an extra winch. It has a hard top and hard doors with rollup glass. One of the doors at the bottom is starting to rest, but has not broke through the paint.  It is a four-wheel-drive and it works. It has a toe hitch on the front. It folds up in a cool manner. She has a four-cylinder motor with a top speed of about 60 MPH. Why buy a side-by-side when you could own an original classic. She is ready for the street or the wood.
