eWillys | Your source for Jeep and Willys deals, mods and more (2024)

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.

(04/10/2021) It’s listed as a 1955, but not sure how that is.

“1955 willys cj3a it has a Vin tag I’ll research the real year.. Great starter project. Front clip is off and have start on freshing up the motor. I put the front clip temporarily back on for sale. I also have a box of parts I’ll upload later.. anything that came off is in there as well as new parts I’ve ordered for the engine rebuild. I have a spare Trans too. If you didn’t want to rebuild the old one. Sold separately.. bill of sale. If I decide to get the title. 2500 firm not a penny less. Might take trade PLUS CASH.”

No looking back now; It’s official (with only five days to spare before our final contract expired). The World Headquarters of eWillys has been upgraded from a cramped bedroom-sized office to a full-on shop on five acres (and of course a house, too .. well two houses and an apartment).

So, other than some videos and a few jeep listings when I have some time, I’ll be busy doing other things.

We are located just outside of Prosser, Washington, which isn’t where we were aiming (Walla Walla is where we’d hoped to land), butthe layout and potential of this place should serve us well.

We won’t actually start moving into the house for a few days until the previous owners leave. They are painting their new place, so needed extra time to finish it up. The former owner of the Wilgus house was a life-long employee turned manager of Les Schwabs (and knew Les as well) and seems to know all kinds of goings-on about the area, so he’ll be a good resource.

But wait … I hope to have another, unexpected surprise for Monday morning. For now, here are a few pics:

Here’s an overhead shot. As you can see, we have a nice chunk of pavement for a meet-n-greet (or a really long game of basketball).

We’ll have some better pics onceas we get settled.

Bill shared this story of Prince Philip’s design for a Land Rover customized to become a hearse.

Read the full story here:https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56771164

This video shows a few jeeps acting mostly as ambulances.

There aren’t many jeeps in this video, but the sea of soldiers marching is pretty impressive.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.

The jeep looks in good shape.

“Selling a 1947 fully restored CJ2A Willy’s jeep and 1947 restored Bantam Trailer. Part of estate being sold off. Have plenty of receipts to go along with sale. Painted in a period color “Princeton Black” with “Sunset Red” lettering. Call with questions or offers.”

No description provided.

https://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/d/arcata-willys-jeep-1948-cj2a/7304026943.html

It’s a project.

https://boise.craigslist.org/pts/d/greenleaf-1948-cj2a-jeep-project/7305931927.html

“1948 Jeep CJ2A project. Original flat 4 , aftermarket suspension. I don’t have time to work on it, so it’s time to send it down the road. I was told wen I purchased it that that I ran and drove but has steering issues. 2500 firm no trades.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8499.

Has a variety of updates including custom front fenders. It appears to still be a project.

“1951 CJ 3A Willys. New: steel body, 215 V-8 Buick engine, A/T, front and rear differentials with front disc brakes, rancho suspension, custom rims, tires…..,call for more details. Asking”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

Daryl has this 3B with the windshield for an early top (which I believe was produced by Worman).

“Cool old Jeep with factory hardtop windshield.
No top.
What you see is what you get.
No Title.
Can load for you.”

UPDATE: SOLD. Was $1400.

Engine spins. I can’t make out the front hubs.

“1946 willys jeep 4×4 has motor, transmission, and transfer case. Motor is free. She is rough but is all there and I don’t think it would take much to get it running again. Don’t have time to mess with it. $1400 O.B.O or trades No title but can get one.”

This March 23, 1943, article on the “Seagoing Jeep” was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram Evening edition.

Thanks to John once again for finding this news real. A variety of jeeps make their appearance.

Per John, “L/S devastated German town of Hurtgen. M/S of American soldier suffering from trench foot limping past the camera. Various shots of the soldiers eating a long awaited meal. M/S American jeep racing through Linnich to escape shells, the roads are littered with dead German soldiers. L/S as tank backs into building. Troops run for cover in the streets. M/S as church steeple collapses after being hit.”

Has a variety of updates.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/northport-1942-ford-jeep/7305481140.html

“really neat older build .42 ford looks like willies jeep has bf good wrench 275 hp add aluminum intake 4bbl electric ignition and headers i figure about 300 havent dyno ?no jerry cans has custon back seat gas tank has wipers heater tilt wheel im6ft 240 and drive it dont see much bigger than me enjoying it.has winch locking hubs all lights it has a gernorator not alternator nice blacktop roll bar the plasticwindows in top need replaced have gotten old and cracked out was quoted 825 to repair top,has locking hubs a stereo needs replaced bounced to death lol.

is registered to me but havent tabbed it in two years but start it religously and do a lap around property to keep everything functional am open to offers but need no help selling i will only respond to emails containing telephone numbers and dont do car reports and such will only be shown by appointment no test rides on asphalt you can drive it in dirt i drive it on street for i can bust it on command,previous owner/builder said he can get front tires up i dont try (im not as good with a wrench as he was)only trade would be deisel box truck 14 ft to 26 ft box under 100000miles yes ive cash to add if needed.”

Seller’s interested in a trade.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/854212385305845

“53 willys jeep runs good has good body and frame flat head 4 in it like to trade for Honda foreman or just lmk what ya got”

WAGONS:

1. 1959 Wagon Loveland, CO $7000:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/856538851567552
2. 1958 Wagon Jefferson City, TN $5000:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/493479258456212
3. 1963 Wagon (Parkway?) Eden, UT $5000:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/537047221033034
4. 1956 Wagon Jordan, MN $4850:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4561853060507961
5. 1951 Wagon Loveland, CO $5000:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/271842404368220
6. 1954 Wagon tulsa, oK $6500:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/668271427451288
7. Wagon & Sedan Delivery Bodiesplus partsActon, VA $4000:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/517196959276644
8. 1954 Wagon Elizabethtown, KY $4500:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/915615462571915
9. 1962 Wagon Kitty Hawk, NC $6500:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/163720158910748
10. 1952 Wagon Charlottesville, VA $1200: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/504135470572246(no rear body; a good optionfor a custom project).
11. 1961 Wagon Mendon, VT $6500:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/167557411882821
12. Year? WagonFort Smith, AR $1000:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/722901978380241
13. Year? Sedan Delivery Seattle, WA $2500:https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/d/seattle-48-willys-panel/7303078036.html

TRUCKS:

1. 1957 Truck Portland, TN $7500:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/154582129897316
2. 1950 Truck Knowlton, WI $6000:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/796050631289533
3. 1948 Truck Shreve, OH $15,000:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/472697160587406
4. 1955 Truck Dixon, MT $3000:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1070731560003580
5. 1952 Truck Oroville, CA $8000:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/267214171614332
6. 1954 Truck Wilmington, IL $1800:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/744264632822164
7. 1951 Truck Santa Cruz, CA $1800:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/159335159383406
8. 1947 Truck White Hall, IL $1500:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/433407307877447
9. 1960 Truck Mason City, IA $2500:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/252593409899636
10. 1956 Truck Greenville, NC $12,150:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/141405237904386

UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $9500.

(02/01/2021) This has a set of leaf springs in place of the front bumper.

“Nice running jeep with the 134 4 cyl that was gone through 13 years ago but only 5000 since, just tootle around the back roads. Has been in the same family since 1954. We replaced the block, front and rear mains, carb. and newer brakes, wheel bearing, leaf springs. Good body with un-cut fenders, no patch work or repairs on the body. small spot in tub. Real nice starter or enjoy as is. $9500 clean title and know of good shipping”

Listed as a CJ-2A chassis, the transmission crossmember indicates it is later than a 2A. The back frame rails have been strengthened. It’s got two different front hubs (Warn and a cutlas/kelly)

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/522923848703466

“Old Willys Jeep CJ2A frame, comes with tires, and plow hook up. $1000 or best offer”

UPDATE: Price dropped to $1700.This project has a serial number of 15947, but I’m not seeing any VEC detailson the body.

(02/09/2021) This CJ-2A has been disassembled.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/d/kent-1946-jeep-willys-cj2a/7305179733.html

“1946 CJ2A. I’ve torn the entire thing apart, repairs and sandblasted the chassis, began rebuilding the engine, and now we are moving and I can’t take it with. The plan was to completely restore it. Needs a fair amount of work and some parts.”

UPDATE:Status unknown. Was for trade.

(04/06/2021) There looks to be 2 CJ-3As, 3 CJ-5s, and a DJ-5. Sell has a very brief description.

“I have 6 jeeps
Any trades”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.

That Kelly half cab looks in great shape.

“1956 Willys Jeep Cj 5 odometer reads 02100.2 miles 1956 Willy’s Jeep that has been in storage for almost 40 years runs and drives good it was recently a all tuned up any questions call 1-906 337 5512 or cell phone 1906 2815027”

Includes a bunch of parts. Could be worth a look for someone nearby.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/52437986231821

“2 willys Jeep’s , 49&57! Green tub for flat fender is almost done, other has running gear, plus a truck load of parts!!!”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.

TJ shared this ad for a running CJ-2A engine.

“Engine is a 1946. Ran good in my MB. Just pulled it to replace it with a 1944 MB engine. Messenger me for a video of it running just before I pulled it. Brand new never installed manifolds with new gaskets available for an extra 300.00”

Pepperdine University’s Digital Archives includes a photo of Academy Award Winning Art Director Water Tyler in a DJ-3A Gala jeep. He wasinvolved in a variety of movies from the 1940s through the 1970s. In this case he was working on the Elvis Presley movie “Fun in Acapulco“.

Here’s the trailer for the movie, which includes a brief photo of a DJ-3A:

The Internet Movie Car Database also includes a photo from the movie that shows both a Gala and the DJ-3A-mobile co*cktail bar:

Was this movie the one that inspire Elvis to get himself a DJ-3A Surrey?Nope, according to the 3B page, he bought his famousTropical Rose/Coral Mist 1960 DJ-3A from Sharp Motors in Memphis, prior to filming both“Fun in Acapulco” and “Blue Hawaii”.