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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 .
(04/23/2012) This looks nice and has a variety of updates.
“this is an exceptional, well cared for Jeep. with all the right upgrades. the engine is a Chevy 350 the trans is Chevy truck it has a 2 stick transfer case with super low gear reduction. 4 link long travel coil spring rear suspension and lifted leafs in front. it has power stearing and the tires are bogger super swampers 16-35-16 on Weld 16×10.5 aluminum wheels. Ramsey 8000 lb winch with new cable and new motor. front and rear diffs are Toyota with toyota brakes. metal hard top comes with it. tags good thru 5/13”
Nearing 60 years old without any rust. NEVER HAS! I can prove it. You will be the 4th owner of this mechanically sound classic antique Jeep.
Rebuilt original Hurricane 4 cylinder F head motor
New fuel pump
New ‘off the shelf’ factory original carburetor
Rebuilt factory original generator
New starter
Completely re-wired with 6 volt original era cotton wrapped wiring
New electrical regulator
Custom extended skid plate to protect E-brake drum
Newer tires
Original era wheels
Newer springs
New motor mounts
New body to frame PADS (I missed one, but I have the pad)
Newer exhaust
New brakes
New master brake cylinder
New U-joints
New gas tank (original metal style)
Re-upholstered original seat frames
Original gear shift knobs
Original mirror on driver’s side
Original Willys stamped tailgate
Original era tailgate chains
New oil sending unit (low oil light)
New battery ‘cable’ terminals
Newer battery
New E-brake cable
The tub, fuel tank, floors & tool box (under the passenger seat) have Line-X coating.
Screws, bolts, nuts, and washers visible on exterior and inside the cab are stainless.
Everything works like new. Just warm it up and go!
Original ‘new off the shelf’ turn signal indicator
Heater
Defrost via vent hose to heater
Vacuum style window wipers
New fuel sending unit (fuel gage)
New thermostat (engine temp gauge)
Headlights “on” indicator
High beams “on” indicator
Amp light
Speedometer light
Odometer re-cabled
New emergency brake pads
New ‘original’ “road-runner” sounding horn
Original battery stand (not rusted or corroded)
Custom gerry can strap simulates original era
Original ‘chrome’ (not pitted) E-brake handle
PTO (power take off) winch valued at $1,000.00
No missing ‘original’ or ‘original style’ parts…even the original chrome glove box button.
No rust!
Included:
Tow bar
Tow lights
Roll bar
Soft top & doors
Spare tires
Jack
Problems: Body has a few character dents (was fun, kinda regretting it now), Jeep could use paint, E-brake not holding.
Receipts are available….So why put money into an antique fixer-upper when it’s mostly done? A fixer-upper eventually cost way, way more than this Jeep.
“Engine runs good. Starts up right away. ( I was told the engine was rebuilt ) It moves under it’s own power, however, the brakes recently went out ( left rear cylinder bad )
It received a ‘quicky’ paint job by a previous owner. ( Rust has been repaired ) The interior has been re-done. It has a passenger ‘bench’ seat. ( rare option ? ) I’m told the truck originally came from Missouri.”
“Restored with 800 miles, 37,000 prior to that. Ebay buy that had a buggered up engine mount and “details” that need attention , being done by someone who knows right from wrong.
15 inch wheels, 12 volt, roll bar, soft top”
(01/08/2012) At least the seller acknowledges it isn’t all original.
“This is rare, most left the USA never to return.
It runs, shifts and stops, I have driven it in parades the last few years. It has been covert-ed to 12 volts and has a few other minor mods but for the most part it is stock and un-restored.
Body and frame numbers are gpw and match, engine is also gpw #’s, ID tag date is January 1944, original and unmodified body (except windshield) with very little rust. also have Pentagon manufacturing hardtop that goes with it. The trans, transfer-case and axles look original for the year.”
“1942 GPW Ford Jeep.Original data plates and hood number. Restored a few years ago. Thus jeep was used in several movies filmed in Petaluma , Ca. It has a rebuilt carb., rebuilt transmission (I was told this when I purchased it), new tires on 5 original split rim combat wheels, new paint and a new canvas top.It has a Willys motor (which was in it when I got it) and a 12 volt system. It was restored with all the original parts., i.r everything was taken off, sandblasted, cleaned and repaired (as needed) and put back on. The front seat cushions are not new- there were on it when I got it. It had a new wiring system an all lights and horn work perfectly.The beauty of this jeep is the original data plates – often missing and the original hood number – often sandblasted off or painted over.”
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ3B,Buick V-6 w/RV Cam,4 Barrel on Alum. Intake,Headers,HEI Dist.Rebuilt T-90 w Warn Overdrive,27 front,44 rear,4 Wheel locking Hubs,10″ Brakes,Wagoneer springs,Saginaw Steering,tilt GM column,Heater/Defroster,BMW front seats,stock type rear seat,locking boxes in back,Air Compressor and rear bumper tank.Swingout spare tire mount,1 year old paint,soft top &surry top.Elect. Wipers,Like new Tires(all 5).Rare jeep,1st year of the High Hoods.”
(08/28/2012) This looks good. It doesn’t have the original block.
“1951 M38; while NOT restored this jeep is very solid; its been converted to 12 volt; has new steel tub; starts easy and runs well. Some parts such as seats not authentic. More photos available. Selling to buy a different military vehicle and hope it goes to a good home! $6,900. ”
