Five Generations, One Willys CJ-3A: The Legacy of Glen
Kaiser Willys My grandfather, Glen Beck, was a Marine in the 2nd Marine Division, armored unit, in WWII. During his service, he was the driver of his units commander utilizing a Willys…
Willys Jeep Life
From a Brick Seat to Easter Jeep Safari – My Willys CJ-3B
Purchased from Northern California. Pretty beat, cut up, not a straight panel on it. Rusted crusty, under the hood found a service tag from PG&E (pacific gas and electric) last…
Grandpa’s CJ-3A, Restored for the Next 70 Years
I inherited this Jeep from my grandfather back in 2005 when I was in college. At the time I had no money to properly restore it, so just put enough…
Bucket Seat to Forever: The $800 CJ-2A Story
First vehicle I bought with my wife of 32 years. We had saved up $1200 dollars for our moving expenses after college. I found this Jeep in Cheyenne, Wyoming for…
From Fishing Trips to Fresh Paint: The Story of Our 1949 Willys CJ-3A
Thanks to my wife Kathy and our son Graham for all the help and support on this project! I never thought I would ever own a Jeep, much less a…
It’s Never Too Late to Find Your Dream Willys
I’ve wanted an antique vehicle my whole life, but didn’t really have the time and finances to make the dream a reality when the kids were younger. But at age…
Tools of the Trade – Getting Started with your Willys Jeep
So, you bought an old Willys Jeep! Congratulations! Now the real fun begins! The beauty of a vintage Jeep is that they are nothing like a modern car. That includes…
Frame-Off Perfection: Restoring a 43′ Willys MB
This 1943 Willys MB was found in a barn on Cape Cod in 2016. The story I was given was that the jeep was purchased from one of the many…
Finishing Dad’s Dream: The Story of Willie’s 1953 CJ-3A
In the summer of 2013, my dad Willie came across this 1953 Willys CJ-3A Jeep in Aitkin, Minnesota at an auction viewing. Since he was not able to attend the…
Restoring More Than a Jeep: A Veteran’s Labor of Love
I am a USPS letter carrier and an Army vet. I started my new route 6 years ago and noticed this CJ-2A in a pasture. Trees and weeds were all…