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A 1947 Willys CJ-2A Project Named “Old Vern”

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Rachel | 7 Comments

A couple years ago I posted an ad in search of a Willys project. A year went by, and I was contacted by a guy named Ron. Ron was an older farmer who inherited this Jeep when his friend Vern passed away years ago. He told me he had a Jeep sitting in his barn that runs, and drives that…

Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 445

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Rachel | 2 Comments

445: Ben Todd’s Willys M38 It started life as a M38 but was used to fish out of at the beach in the 1960s and 1970s. The body and many of the components rusted away. I picked up what was left of it in 2018. It had been sitting in a barn for 30 years. I completely rebuilt it although…

A Late Willys Truck Produced in Brisbane, Australia

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Rachel | 3 Comments

This is my 1966 Willys Pickup. It has been converted to a Toyota 3B Diesel engine & 40 Series Land Cruiser gearbox & transfer case I also put a two-piece windscreen in it for a more vintage look. Although these trucks ceased production in 1964 this was built in Jan 1966. I’m guessing sales were very slow after the new…

Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 444

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Rachel | 3 Comments

444: Jay Barr, Jr. 1948 Willys CJ-2A Bought new in 48 by my great grandfather. Recently completed restoration by my Father and myself. CJ family for life! Pictured is our 48, my 78 (green) that I drove in high school (I’m 45 now) and my Dads 78 (blue) that he has owned since the early 80’s. Kaiser Willys was instrumental…

Willys Jeep Family History Photos and Stories from WWII

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Rachel | 2 Comments

~ This history snippet was sent to us by Christopher Waalkes. The first two photos are from my Grandmother’s brother William “Pete” Ralph Evans (28 Jun 1913 Bement, Piatt, Illinois – 27 Aug 1985 Montague, Siskiyou, California) USN 1927-1950. He started in the Idaho National Guard. He was on Ford Island during the Japanese attack (Unit VJ-1B Hanger 37 Enlisted ACMM Aviation…

Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 443

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Rachel | 1 Comments

443: I found this 1962 Willys M38A1 on Ebay, it was painted like a John Deere and had fat off road tires. It was restored about one year ago. Kaiser Willys Jeep Blog Story – David Willyard If you would like to share your Willys Jeep Story please send us a line. We ‘d love to meet your Jeep. Like Us. Facebook…

2019 Photo Contest is Now Open for Submissions!

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Rachel | 0 Comments

About The 2019 Photo Contest: The grand prize winner of the 2019 Contest will receive a spot on the front cover of the 2020 Catalog AND a $1000 gift certificate from www.KaiserWillys.com. The second place winner will be featured on the back cover of the 2020 Catalog and will receive a $500 gift certificate. The 2020 Calendar(s) winners will each receive…