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About eWillys
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 .
“Jeep FC-150 Project No title. Came from Alabama Has rear fenders in the bed. Drivetrain is complete. Engine turns over by hand. Located off Perkins Rd in Baton Rouge. Can assist with loading.”
“5 original wheels with good traction tires from a 1953 Willys cj3b jeep.
Will fit 2a 3a 3b and cj5.
5 on 5 1/2 steel wheels–15 inch-ORIGINAL.
$300—–OBO”
This rare Metamet catalog came from the UK via eBay. I had hoped there would be information and pics in side about the twelve different style of jeeps sold by Metamet, but this truly only covers the parts. The best part of this might be the back page, which lists the different jeeps. The catalog also has some well-done diagrams.
This is the cover:
This is the back cover, which is slightly longer than the rest of the catalog. On the left is a list of the Metamet jeeps:
Here’s the inside of the front cover, followed by the pages in order:
Roger shared this color photo of a Chicago Fire Department FC-170 designed to eject smoke. It was posted to this Fire Engine Facebook group. This appears to be engine #1.
A similar black and white photo was printed in the February 1969 issue of Popular Science. This appears to be engine #2.
This collection of literature also includes some J-Series documents as well. It’s hard to tell if this is mostly just a manual or a large number of Bulletins.
“Up for sale is a PAIR of new old stock, in the box Willys Jeep CJ5 coasters (possibly ashtrays or small plates). They are in perfect, brand new never used condition, but the box has some water staining on the corner of it. There are no identifying marks that show a manufacturer on them, but they certainly are vintage, most likely from the 1950’s. I’m assuming they were some sort of dealer or manufacturer promotional item. They show a detailed picture of a light green colored Willys Jeep CJ5 on smoked colored glass and they measure about 4-1/2″ in diameter.”
“This sweet little open air cruiser has been converted to 2 wheel drive. It has 4cyl. Chevy motor, automatic transmission, Mustang 2 front end, and a S-10 rear end, new front tires and a fresh alignment.”
This looks in good shape. It also has a 110 volt outlet.
“1940’s Hobart G-261 welder. Good running Jeep CJ2A industrial engine. Purchased several months ago at an estate auction where it had been neglected in back corner of a garage for decades. Rubbed on it a little, installed new battery, poured water in radiator and in just a short time it started. Engine sounds great, good oil pressure. No water leaks, no oil leaks. Still working out kinks. Gas tank needs good clean out, will require sheet metal removal and I just have not gotten revved up for that yet. Have not tried to weld, have not attempted to test for weld current output. Have plugged a grinder in to 110 volt outlet and that did work.”
These look in good shape. They came off of a 1960 FC-170.
“Early vintage Willys Jeep 5 lug steel wheels. Set of four, 15” wheels. Sandblasted clean, no cracks one with small wrinkle on rim lip. One with hub cap clips. Stamped 15×4.50 E with 59 and 60, dates? Off 1960 Jeep Forward Control, I upsized to 16” rims.”