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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Could be worth a look.
“Aluminum top and doors produced by Porter and Reed for a Willys CJ2A . Don’t know much about it, make me an offer.”
This is an early hardtop by Porter & Reed. It looks to be a Full Econo-Body-Type “B” model.
https://bozeman.craigslist.org/pts/d/bozeman-willys-jeep-hardtop/7478587123.html
“No idea who made it, can’t find any tag or stamping. Grabbed it for my ’47 2a but am not going to use it. In pretty great shape considering it’s age. Both doors intact.”
Doug had a Porter & Reed Hardtop for sale a couple years ago. He took some great detail photos of it and it represents a classic example of the Full Econo-Body-Type “E” model, so I’ve included them all in case someone tries to restore one of these (I have higher res photos, too). For example, in Doug’s photos you can see the pull down sunshade and bracket on the driver’s side and just the bracket on the passenger side.
I’ve also included both brochures from the 10/1/1948 First Supplement of the Willys-Overland Special Equipment book (Besides full and half tops, Porter & Reed also manufactured bed extenders). (Learn additional info about the tops on the CJ-3B site)
The odd thing about Porter & Reed tops is that there were a multitude of variations, from no small side windows, to small side windows to larger side windows, or from a single back door window to dual back windows, and from rear doors that opened up vertically, to a couple that opened sideways, to a set of barn doors (custom)? There may have been a change in the doors as well, as a couple tops have angled bends at the lower front edge rather than the standard vertical bend where the body bends. What was factory and what was customized is likely lost to time ….
Some of these variations are evident in the Deluxe (Type “A”) vs. Econo Body (Type “E”) full top models, but others are not. For example, the Deluxe model had a rear door that swung sideways, rectangular side windows with rounded corners, while the Econo model had a rear door that swung upwards and square side windows. Meanwhile, the deluxe half top (Half body — Type “B”) had a rear door that swung upwards, while the econo half top’s (Half Econo-Body–Type “H”) rear didn’t open at all.
You can see all the full and half top examples I have here: http://www.ewillys.com/?s=Porter+%26+Reed … I’ve also included a few at the end of this post.
Here’s the basic hardtop brochure:
Now for Doug’s ad:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/533087846854829
“I have a full hard top for a CJ2A for sale. It’s in pretty good shape. It needs glass or plexiglass. $450, I am coming north on the east coast November 3rd, from Florida to New York, can help deliver”
This might be good for parts, such as there rear hatch or doors.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/reno-jeep-willys-cab-cj2/7290902431.html
“Aluminum cab for a CJ2A or CJ 3. VERY rough shape. The next stop is the recycle yard. Respond with first name,”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $700.
This is one of the nicest Porter & Reed hardtops I’ve seen.
“Real nice aluminum hard top and full tool up doors. Came off a Willy’s Jeep
$700”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
It’s a fairly rare top that appears in good condition.
“Full cab with removable doors. Aluminum in good condition for it’s age, not dented or trashed out. The door windows both cracked but are still complete.”
If you can fix the damage, it’s a good price.
“This is a all aluminum hard top that doesn’t fit my car. So off it goes to you if you have a need for it. Pickup only. I will not ship this.”
https://longisland.craigslist.org/pts/6141310552.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
The shape of the top is Porter & Reed-like, but I’ve not seen one with those large windows. I wonder if they were added later?
“Aluminum Hard top for a willys cj2a with roll up window doors. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100.
Might be a little twisted, but this Porter & Reed top is still worth a look.
“This is a jeep top for a CJ2A.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Looks like a Porter Reed top. Did they have the large rear windows?
“Very nice condition cracked glass one side window and the rear window doors are in good shape”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
I thought this might be a Porter & Reed, but as Bill points out it isn’t aluminum. Now I think it could be a Koenig Jiffy Cab (which came in aluminum or steel).
Looks like a good price. Is it a Porter & Reed?
“THIS IS A VERY NICE ALL STEEL CAB FOR A 1941 TO 1953 WILLYS JEEP CJ-2.”
Example of a Jiffy Cab:
UPDATE: **SOLD* was $250
(04/04/2014) It’s not in perfect shape, but has potential.
“For sale a Porter & Reed all aluminum hardtop off a 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A. Complete with hinged gullwing doors and rear door. Excellent condition (plexiglass could use updating). This was a winter top and the Jeep sold without it.”
This project includes a Porter & Reed hardtop.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bar/d/brighton-1949-jeep-willys/7761935946.html
“All original complete barn find. Flat head 4 cyl motor. Have not touched. No rust . .
So many calls. . First 2500 gets or trade for ford work truck. Bill of sale only. Thanks,”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(05/22/2024) This has a rare Porter & Reed half cab. The interior looks surprisingly good.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1016796679411745
“Will need love does not run brand new tires. Used to be my dad hunting jeep again does not run will need work. Possibly rebuild the motor. 6500 or best offer shoot me ur offer and il talk to my pops about it thank u short video of its first wash in well over 20 years back from when I pulled her out of my backyard”
Unclear how much value is here. It has a dilapidated Porter & Reed hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1093217518572388
“Body is in bad shape. Early chevy V8 255 Cubic inch transplant motor. Current Iowa title. Comes with a 72 inch Meyer snow plow. I can load on a trailer”
This is likely a 1948. It’s got a rough Porter & Reed hardtop. Body is in tough shape, but does include a 6′ Meyer snowplow.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1093217518572388
“Body is in bad shape. Early chevy V8 255 Cubic inch transplant motor. Current Iowa title. Comes with a 72 inch Meyer snow plow. I can load on a trailer”
This has a Porter & Reed hardtop. It’s also got an unusual exhaust setup.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/982408862883667
“1946 willys Jeep 2.8 GM V6”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $9500.
This has an f-head. The Porter & Reed hardtop looks in very good shape.
“!947 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A. 12 volt, Solid 4 Cylinder Hurricane engine, heavy duty front PTO winch, and tow bar. Selectro lockout front hubs. Runs and drives good, everything works, no rust. Great winter restoration project. Get it before we put it away for the season.
$9,500.00 if you would like to pay more, I would be more than glad to accept.”
This has a Porter & Reed hardtop. Seems there is value here.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/colorado-springs-1950-willys-jeep/7678309800.html
“selling a 1950 Willys jeep. Has 134 cubic inch flat head 4 cyl motor needs a new starter and carburetor but engine turns. Has a hydraulic winch but needs to be rebuilt. Aftermarket hard top no doors. All in all its in pretty good shape for the age very little rust or damages. $4000 o.b.o.”
The top on this is an interesting one. I thought it was a Porter & Reed (the front portiion appears identical (maybe built from that design?), but it has angled edges along th sides of the top rear rather than rounded ones. Another Kanas-based aircraft-related manufacturer of hardtops was Blue Star, but this doesn’t look like one of theirs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/310890408212163
“95% bone stock 1947 Willys CJ 2a Jeep. Orig flathead 4 cylinder engine w/3 SPD trans and stock transfer case. Engine has not been started for approx 20 years but turns freely by hand. Body in decent shape w/75 years worth of dings, dents and rust. The hat channels are needing the most work. The top (aluminum)is a unique “military look” that, according to original owner, was built and installed by a Wichita aircraft manufacturer in 1948. The interior seats, including the rear seat, are correct. The transmission and transfer move into their gears freely but the unit seems to leak an excessive amount of fluid into the driveway. The engine also seeps oil from the oil pan drain plug. Frame is in excellent condition showing only a slightly bent front bumper end. This is a very original 1947, the perfect candidate for a resto. Currenly registered and titled. Numerous extra parts included: f & r axles, trans / trans case etc. Rolls freely on old tires.”
This has some updates, including a different sort of carb and exhaust setup. The top is from Porter & Reed.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/247270289549336/permalink/1331042294505458/
“1946 willys Jeep 2.8 GM V6 $3,600 located in northeast Nebraska”
This is pretty rough. It does have three data plates. This has a Porter & Reed hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/635758251833990
“Willys 1946 CJ2A Standard Transmission No title Mostly complete”
This has a Porter & Reed hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/729214582203036/
“Has title, ran when parked”
This top portion of this top is a Porter & Reed hardtop. It appears the sides and back were removed and replaced by canvas (or remnants from a soft top).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/701735811559702
“1946 Jeep CJ2A · Other_body_style · Driven 1,000 miles 46/47 CJ. Minor modifications over its history. 12 volt. Was running up till a few years ago. Previous owner had medical issues. It does turn over. My son(owner ) is working on starting it up. Price is NOT firm. If your interested I can give you his number”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/16/2022) This is a project whose value isn’t clear. The top was made by Porter & Reed.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1213574532828620
“This Jeep has a great frame and the axles and suspensions are all there. The body has some good panels around it. A CJ2A windshield comes with it. I should have tires and wheels to put on it. I’m asking $525 for the jeep and parts.”
