We were on our way back to the Jeepster when our friend Sarah snapped this picture with her cell phone after walking 1 1/2 miles down a bike path to find an abandoned wooden train trestle in search for a Cache while Geocaching (a nationwide treasure hunt). It was a beautiful sunny September afternoon in Wisconsin and though we did not find that Cache, we discovered there is nothing like a Geocaching adventure in the Jeepster!
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Mike, I couldn't help myself, so I am sending a few more Jeep photos.......... Primer colored Jeepster is a 1948 from Windsor Ontario Canada, and the 2 photos of the 1949 green one are; 1st taken in Newport Vermont when I found it, and the second was after I got her home & cleaned her up. Both are currently under restoration by the gentleman I sold them to (in Montreal, Quebec Canada) My most recent order from you (for the Oak bows for the top & a carpet set) was for the restoration of the green '49 Barry Evans Danville, Quebec, Canada 1st photo (Blue Jeepster) ; 1949 VJ2 Jeepster, 4Cyl. I purchased this original condition car from Somerset New Jersey in 2006. The vehicle was originally owned by a Mrs Louise Bell from Flemington NJ. Upon her death, her daughter inherited the vehicle, and then sold it to the gentleman from whom I purchased it. It is very original...even the headlamp bulbs are date stamped April 1949 on the back! It is a well maintained, low mileage vehicle that runs impeccably. The 2nd photo (red Jeeptruck) was purchased by my Dad as a gift to me when I was 15. It is a 1948 2WD Jeeptruck with a 134L 4 Cyl (no overdrive unfortunately!) I spent many of my teenage years fixing and restoring this old girl, and I regrettably sold it in 2003. The current owner (to whom I sold it) passed away in the fall of 2009, and I an in negotiations to "bring her home" again. Keep your fingers crossed for me! The 3rd photo (Yellow Jeepster) is a 1948 with the standard 4 Cyl. I purchased this car from Fall River MA back in 2005. Again, like the blue '49, I bought it from a lady who inherited it from her deceased father. This car is my weekend cruiser, and as most Jeepsters, is a reliable old girl that is a blast to drive!!! Hope you enjoy my photos... Keep up the great work Mike! us Willys guys need you! PS if you want more photos let me know.... I have a many "barn find" photos of Jeepsters that I have bought & regrettably sold! (My wife seems to think that 2 are more than enough??!!) Thanks, Barry Evans Danville, Quebec Canada
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Here are a couple of photos of my 1949 Willys Jeepster. I have owned it about two and a half years. I believe it had a partial restoration many years ago. It runs quite well and is a fun car. I have never understood why it did not have the chrome step plates on the rear fenders. The title clearly states that it is a 1949. Bob Singdahlsen
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1950 Willys Jeepster - Love at First Sight! The summer of 1969 is when my brother Roger and I first saw the 1950 Jeepster with a blown motor our neighbor had for sale. It had black gorilla hair carpet lining the interior, no brakes and two flat tires. Jeff was asking fifty bucks for this beauty! We wanted it bad! Dad saw through our request for the money and bought it himself. The Jeepster sat for the next twenty three years in various places and rotted away. Dad and Tom worked on it for two years to get it ready for Mom & Dads 50th wedding anniversary in 1992. Primer red with a new convertible top and mixed matched tires, but it moved on its own power to give Mom a ride on their special day. Dad passed away in 1994, so the Jeepster sat again till 2003 when it came to me; or did I steal it? I tubbed it out, gave the brakes an overhaul, shocks, tires, electric fuel pump, rewired electric harness, removed giant mouse nests in the seats. My father-in-law did the repainting with my help. Mom got to ride in it for her birthday and special occasions, grinning wide and happy! Its a fun old car with lots of stories to tell yet.
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My trusty 1970 Jeepster Commando. It\'s been a kind of \"flagship\" for my land surveying business here in Washington State for several years. On nearly every field assignment, it elicits thumbs-up and affectionate comments from both guys and gals. We work some of the wildest, toughest terrain in the country and it has been proved a dependable workhorse. In the summer it goes topless, putting a good dose of pleasure into the daily grind. It\'s the perfect rig for me.
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We have had the Jeepster for 33 years and in 2005, upgraded it with a 1982 Buick 231 V6, Muncie close ratio 4 speed transmission, 8 inch Ford rear end with 2.79 ratio, Mustang II front suspension with disc brakes, rack and pinion steering and front and rear sway bars. A couple of friends and I did all the work ourselves.
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I am in need of any advise or help in the Kansas area on how to remove both rear brake hubs on my 1949 Willys Jeepster. It sat in storage for 30 years and I can not get them to budge. Any help would be awesome. Thanks
Just bought a 1949 Willy’s Jeepster Overland and am in need of a mechanic in SF or near SF. Any ideas. Just don’t want to leave my repairs to anyone and really want an expert! Thanks, J
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I am trying to locate the alignment specs. for a 1949 Jeepster. any leads?
Hi John, We don’t really get into conversions that are not original to the vehicle. We can supply you with any restoration parts you may need. You can also try Jeepster Jim, he specializes in the Willys Jeepster and check out Forums to see if others have done this same conversion.
I have a 1948 Willy’s Jeepster with a 350 chevy engine. Yesterday while driving, the steering completely went out. I suspect that the internal worm gear in the steering box failed.
I now want to convert the front suspension system to a mustang II. What are the difficulties in doing this. Is there a kit specifically for the willys? Does the engine have to be pulled?
I am in Michigan, anyone know of a place that does this?
Give us a call Toll Free at 1-888-648-4923, Monday – Friday, 9AM-5PM EST, we might be able to find you a good used windshield frame for your Jeepster. Another thing you can do is post a wanted ad on http://www.willysforsale.com and also on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Willys-For-Sale/264527936927635. Hope this helps!!
Hi fellow “Jeepster’ers” ha ha… I’m in great need of a windshield frame for my ’50 Jeepster!! Truly hoping that someone can help me locate one. I have completely finished “except paint”, my jeepster. Theres no sense in going any further on the project, having no windshield frame. At one time, in the early ’80’s, my car was complete, with all parts n pieces. Somehow, I lost the windshield frame. Is there anyone that can steer me in the direction of possibly finding this?
Thank You.
Paul Martin
936-828-8276
Hi Hudson, We have complete steering gear box repair kits. What engine do you have in it? Year?
I need help with finding a power steering gear box that will fit my jeepster. My wife can’t drive the jeepster because it is to difficult to turn the wheels at slow speeds. I am considering rebuilding all of the steering components but I think some of them will be replaced when fitting a power steering gear to the unit. Thanks for your help.
Does anyone out there have a yellow jeepster that had a caddy engine in it??? my father in law built one like that in about 1960’s in Vallejo, CA. ED
What kind of shape is it in? Does it have a refurbished engine? Do you have clear title?
need to sell my 1949 jeepster 310-930-2719