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

This weekend racers from the Pacfic Northwest will sharing their love of jeep racing with attendees of a monster truck event. He writes,the Pnw4wda competition has been invited to be part of the Monster jam show at the Tacoma Dome this weekend. We will be part of the preshow doing barrels. We will be having 12 race rigs in each show. 1 show Friday, 2 shows Saturday and 1 show Sunday. This will be our 4th year that we have been invited to race with them.

Here’s a look at a past race. They do a two barrel rather than a three barrel race for space reasons.

A February 1956 article in Willys News told the story of a special promotion in Wenatchee, Washington. Drivers who brought their jeeps could get into the local baseball game for free.

Great press photo.

“1942- Soldiers in a Bantam BRC-40 Jeep towing a 37mm anti-aircraft gun go airborne as they top a hill at high speed.”

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Marc pointed out that these soldiers are wearing British style helmets. It also looks like one of the jeeps doesn’t have a glove box, indicating it is possibly a slat grille. I did a couple searches, but couldn’t locate the Grand Hotel Du Pacifique.

“WWII U.S. ARMY PHOTO OF MB GPW JEEPS WITH 37MM GUN AND 1 1/2 TON CHEVY 4X4 TRUCK. This is a (U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS) photo copy made from the original negative at the National Archives 25 years ago. This is a nice sharp 8″ x 10″ in excellent condition.”

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UPDATE: Was $5000. **SOLD**

It’s called the “Biff Bus”.

“1963 Jeep Fleet Van FJ3-A. Cute as can be, very rare, and a great conversation piece! Many people have stopped and asked me what kind of vehicle it is! 15 years ago it had a 1973 4 cylinder Pinto 2.0 engine transplant, and in 2007 a professionally rebuilt transmission by Marty’s Transmission of Portland. I have owned it for 28 years and have driven it very little since 2007 and did use it for an ice cream truck for about 7 years, and it has been in several parades. Its size is 12 ft. long, 5 ft. wide, and 7 ft. tall. The reason for selling it is that I have to find a happy new home for my beloved Biff Bus, as it is affectionately called. It has power brakes, an electric cooling fan for the engine, a nice array of marker and clearance lights, and a cassette car stereo. Some things on it that need work are: it needs a new alternator, has a little surface rust on the side and rear doors, and it needs new tags. $5,000 firm and no trades.”

UPDATE: Was $1900. **SOLD**

This later model CJ-3B has the large speedometer.

“Jeep Willis runs drives excellent, engine has been rebuilt, good brakes, drives good on the road or in the woods.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.

Looks to have value. Front weight NOT included.

“1948 Willys CJ2A for sale as is; does not include front bumper weight. Complete but hasn’t ran since about 2001. Engine doesn’t turn, steering has problems, brakes, clutch, etc. need to be looked at after sitting so long. Price dropped from previous posting. Feel free to make offer.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500

Runs and drives. No title.

“1953 CJ 3B. F-134 “Hurricane” 4 Cylinder Engine, manual transmission, runs, drives, 4 wheel drive works good plow works.. Very solid. Fix a few things and drive it as is or restore… Has been a yard truck it’s whole life. Sold with bill of sale… Serious inquires only thanks…”

Looks solid.

“1948 Willys Jeep fixed up really nice. 2.5 Iron Duke, 4 cyl. All new brake system, new top, new stereo. Jeep has lots of custom upgrades. Jeep runs out really well must see to appreciate. May trade on a Tandem Dump Truck.”

http://wv.craigslist.org/cto/4837339345.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.

Funky windshield. Looks like some value here.

“I have a 1946 willys jeep for sale it has a 1965 ford inline 6 with a standard soft trans no title I got this jeep thru an auction when I bought land in Adams county ohio! I have bill of sale from auction company it is supreme shape for the year needs a windshield I need it gone for I am in need of cash but won’t give it away so only real offers apply!”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.

(10/07/2014) Runs and drives.

“1963 CJ6 hunting Jeep. All original. Motor has been rebuilt. Low miles. Runs great. Body rough.”

UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $4800

(09/16/2014) Listed as a 1945, there’s nothing that indicates it is a ’45.

“1945 Willys CJ2A. Runs like a sewing machine. I have title in hand, ready to sell. 4800.00 cash only, no trades.“

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.

Includes an extra tub. Looks like a good deal.

“Project jeep for someone with time. My grandmother game me this 25 years ago and I haven’t been able to find time to work on it. Text me with any questions”

This might beworth a look.

“Hobart DC welder from the 50s powered by a 4 cylinder CJ2A jeep flat head engine and mounted on a 2 wheel trailer that fits Chrysler rims. Item has been stored in a garage for around 25 years after being taken out of service due to a leaky gas tank. The cables were scrapped due to the insulation all falling off of them years ago. The trailer tongue has a single hole in a flat strap cut with a gas torch.
The engine is stuck from sitting for years but should not have gotten any water in it.
I have a key for it that fits the switch and moves between positions.”

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mat/4838605616.html

Seller wants it out of driveway.

“47 Willys, project, parts,etc. No title, has a fully rebuilt Ford 200 straight 6 with about 3500-4000 miles on it. Has not been run in at least 6 years and is missing a few plug wires. What you see is what you get. Make offer, just want this out of the driveway!”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/4834209511.html

Looks like at least one tranny is a T-84?

“3 original willys trans for sale also have one transfer case out of 1950 willys all working when pulled”

http://binghamton.craigslist.org/pts/4839236386.html

No pics.

“1955 army ambulance M170 runs great, tires 90% body is solid with tail gate. ”

http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/4839410282.html

Motor is stuck. No title.

“This is a ready to restore “core” jeep, meaning it has 90% of the original parts, less searching. The motor is stuck, but it has black oil & anti-freeze in the radiator, probably a good core motor. Overall, this is a really good Willys to restore. . .Naturally it depends on how far you want to take it. Delivery arrangements can be made & only comes with a SC Bill of Sale”

http://augusta.craigslist.org/cto/4840032652.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500

I’m not sure why the gas tank inlet sticks so far out the body.

“1949 CJ3A Willy’s Jeep 4.3 Chevy V6. Have stock flathead four cyliner complete with Willy’s stamped in head and many other stock parts. ”

UPDATE: Still Available

(12/24/2014) This runs. Not sure how much ‘GPW’ value is here.

“1943 ford jeep 1500.00 obo runs but needs carb and brake work I have brake parts has rust on floor pans needs a gas tank have title. Engine is out of a 55 willys jeep”

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4840179310.html

Paul’s made some additional progress over the last month on his stainless jeep.

Paul writes, The upholstery is done, the driver’s seat has been installed and the seat belt/shoulder harness combos have been adjusted for length and bolted in place. The passenger seat will still need to be removed to allow access to the battery mount and cable connections in the electrical box but progress is being made.

Corbeau three inch wide belts with a cam lock release and in a color that goes well with the upholstery andstainless steel.

Paul has also been working on the battery installation. He continues,The open space on the right side of the electrical junction box should be filled with a new Odyssey AGM side post battery

Here I’m comparing the size of the Odyssey battery to the mockup battery I taped together out of poster board. I used the mockup battery to locate the attach points for the battery hold down bracket in the electrical junction box.

The battery fits and there’s even room for a longer battery. This small battery weighs 45 pounds so I don’t believe there’s any need to get a larger and heavier battery anytime in the future.

This hold down bracket is slightly bigger than the battery but the battery is firmly held when the attach hardware is tightened. The bracket consists of eight separate pieces of stainless held together by 40 rivets.

Now it’s time to start smoke testing the wiring and that might take a while.

I think these people are nuts! One slip and you’d get run over by a fancy car, which doesn’t help the pain. No jeeps on the video, but you might remember the similar sport of Jeep-Joring.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

A poster of a penguin driving a Bantam BRC-60 sponsored by Kool Cigarettes. It is 20″ wide by 30″ tall.

“Up for sale is this Super Rare estate fresh WWII era Kool Cigarettes advertising sign / poster featuring Kool’s Willie the Penguin in WWII attire driving a military jeep with a Kool Cigarette Machine Gun on the hood and shells exploding in the background. The poster reads ‘KOOLS The Pack To Take Wherever You Go!’ The bottom of the poster reads ‘Save B&W Coupons for US War Stamps’. The poster measures 30 inches tall by 20 inches wide. The poster is in good condition for its age and has great color although there is a good deal of wear and creases around the edges and holes where the poster had been hung (Please See Photos). These issues don’t take away from this great WWII advertising image and this would make a great addition to any WWII, Advertising, or Tobacco collection.”

Marc spotted this neat photo.

“1941 original silver gelatin photograph of Life Photographer George Rodger. Flying Tigers A.V.G. in Burma. Image shows Flying Tiger AVG Burma base, jeeps and medivac building, shark nose art fighter planes in background. There is no byline on the back but they are part of the George Rodger photographs.”

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UPDATE: **SOLD** on eBay for $30.95.This one was sold in 2015. The one below was sold in 2013 (price unknown). Both have the same blemish.

April2013, on eBay: