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King Top Manufacturing Company

July 10, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Magazine • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: This post has been merged and reworked after I figured out that the two tops were actually related. 

In July of 1963, Fresno-based Automotive Fiberglass Company placed an advertisement in Four Wheeler magazine for its new fiberglass hardtop. I wonder if the builder of this top was also a member of the Fresno Jeep Club?

This is the 1963 ad:

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July 1963 Ad from Automotive Fiberglass

This Automotive Fiberglass top appeared on a CJ-5 for sale in Fresno in 2010. It is the only jeep I’ve seen with an Automotive Fiberglass Top:

CJ-5 with 1963 fiberglass hardtop from Automotive Fiberglass. 

TIMELINE —
July 1963: Automotive Fiberglass places ad in Four Wheeler Magazine;
November 1963: Top King Manufacturing files design patent for an altered version of the Automotive Fiberglass top;
February 1964: Top King top is advertised in the Four Wheeler Magazine;
September 1964: A more detailed ad is placed in Four Wheeler Magazine.

A few months after the Automotive Fiberglass advertisement, two design patents were filed and assigned to Top King Manufacturing. You’ll note that the rear side-angle has been reversed. The mid-section insert piece for the side was also changed, altered from a triangle shape to a rhombus shape.  Here’s the design patent information from the Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office:

 

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November 1963 Design Patent filing for Top King. Note that I haven’t had the time to investigate the designers mentioned in the patent. 

By February 1964, King Top was advertising the newly redesigned top in Four Wheeler Magazine. Curiously, the company listed its name as the Top King Fiberglass Company rather than Top King Manufacturing (could be a relic from the Automotive Fiberglass company days):

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February 1964 Ad from Top King.

Seven months later, this second ad was placed in the September 1964 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine. The company had corrected its name for the ad back to Top King Manufacturing. Additionally, Top King announced it would soon have flatfender versions of the top available, along with a half cab version. Have any of these survived?

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September 1964 Ad from Top King Manufacturing.

 
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2 Similar, But Different 1946 Willys Wagon Ads on eBay

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These two slightly different luggage-plus-people-wagon ads were published in different magazines.

This first was appeared in a 1946 issue of the New Yorker. This family is planning their first post-war vacation. You can view all the information on eBay:

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This second one is from 1946, but the publisher is unknown. This ad includes less luggage for the group’s trip to the ‘big game’.  You can view all the information on eBay:

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Boulder Bouncers Patrol 12 Jeep Club Badge on eBay

July 10, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images Jeeping This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The buy-it-now price is a weighty $749.99.

View all the information on eBay

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“VINTAGE Jeep Off-road Car Club Boulder Bouncers Colorado Grille Badge RARE 50s. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS First Class Package. It is 8” wide.

When we moved into our house the original owner had this in the garage on the wall.

He was a founding member of a very early off road club here in boulder Colorado but not sure of the year? There were early 50s Jeep parts in the garage too that have already been sold”

 
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Hemet Cavalcaders Jeep Club Sign on eBay

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This is an even crazier price at $1,149.99 (priced to sell??). Was this the original name of the Hemet Jeep Club, with the Cavalcaders portion of the name dropped at some point?

View all the information on ebay

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“Old School, Hemet/San Jacinto Valley – Jeep Cub sign. “Hemet California Cavalcaders.’ – 1940s – The Cavalcaders, were one of the FIRST 4×4 Clubs in the USA! …An ultra-rare item.

9” in diameter, was generally mounted to the Willys’ Jeep door. Cool & Beautiful.

Priced to sell. 2-minor scratches. TAC numbered and officially authenticated! The real dealio – not a fake knock-off!

Antique – 1940s, Hemet CA., “Cavalcaders” – 9″ Round Door – JEEP Club Sign – ultra-rare!

The Hemet Cavalcaders Jeep Club was one of the first four-wheel drive clubs – in the United States, dating back to the late 1940s. Many Club-members affixed these signs to their doors to highlight their club.”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Tulsa, OK $12,500

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Looks like a solid build.

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/twin-oaks-1949-willys-jeep-cj-3a/7153835034.html

“Complete restoration, 4.3 v6, power steering, new drivetrain, Micky Thompson T/W. Less than 20 miles on build. Make offer”

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1954 CJ-3B Sacramento, CA $16,000

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UPDATE: price dropped to $16,000.

(05/24/2020) Lots of updates to this rig.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2953329921370162/

“The time has come to but the 1954 Willys Cj3b up for sale. 17k OBO Engine: 1969 Chevy 307ci Transmission: Recently rebuilt Th350 Transfer case: Dana 20 Front axle: 73 Cj5 Dana 30 with 30 spline axles, Detroit Truetrac, disc brakes, warn hubs and 4.27 gears Rear axle: 73 Cj5 Dana 44 with 30 spline shafts, Detroit Locker and 4.27 gears. Wheels and tires: 5x 17in Method Racing wheels and 37×12.5×17 Maxxis Trepadors. All tires have 80% tread and spare has full tread. Clean Title in hand and smog exempt. Duel gas tanks”

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1951 M-38 McKinney, TX $19,400

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There’s some kind of bar installed between the front frame rails. Unclear what it did/does.

https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/bar/d/mckinney-1951-willys-jeep-mb/7135110745.html

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“All original!! Original four-cylinder 60hp motor, all lights in working order that air raid light/blackout light is the light on the fender as well as the headlights even the gauge lights work! Tires are almost new but I have been driving it quite a bit lately… Original windshield wipers that are exhaust fed, original front and rear seats, original plates on the dashboard As well as all the brackets on the bumpers for lifting and towing… original even down to the front tow rope. Too many extra list!

Mechanically this jeep is amazing! The brakes have been re-done recently you can see it in the photos… This jeep goes maximum speed of 50 miles an hour most of these jeeps only go 30 to 35… It’s reliable starts every time even when it hasn’t been driven for weeks! Transmission is great all the gears work including the low and high, all the axles work, this is a running machine and I’ve been using it to drive my daughter to school each day and take the family out on rides on the weekends.

No tire kickers please serious inquiries only! I don’t have time for time wasters that have a lot of questions and want to talk about history… Serious callers only… Text is great and if we want to proceed we can talk on the phone…”

 
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1952 F-head/Tranny/TC Socorro, TX **SOLD**

July 10, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Engine, Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

Seller will thrown in a second F-head for free.

“For sale 1952 Jeep Willys Engine, Manual transmission and two stick transfer case. Engine was running, it smoked a little bit, transmission and transfer was working fine. The electrical it’s already converted to 12 Volts. I’m asking 500.00 or best offer. Hablo Español. I can throw an extra identical engine for free.”

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1969 Toyota FJ40i Landcruiser Klamath Falls, OR $7000

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The Land Cruiser projects I usually run across are in worse condition for similar dollars. This looks like a great candidate for a restoration or drive as is (Probably needs some mechanical fixes and hasn’t been run in a while). No description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/282808182860949/

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Year? M-38A1/Oddity Kingman, AZ $5000

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UPDATE: I had the wrong link.

This looks to have a modified M-38A1 body. It just looks odd like that.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/198294898177045

“Project real willys jeep motor is there with most maybe everything great project for you or your kid buyrs only will trade motor cycles cars etc no time for it and want something new”

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1949 CJ-3A? Las Vegas, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

(02/08/2020) I would guess the body is a replacement body. The front roll cage loop rests atop the step. I hope there’s something connected to the frame underneath the step. The soft top looks custom and doesn’t use the windshield channel. It kind of looks like it snaps on the front? No description provided.

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1947 CJ-2A Baker City, OR $3000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/02/2020) This looks to be a pretty much untouched Bobcat Body on a CJ-2A chassis. I don’t see the tailgate.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/189947615458033/

“Selling for a friend it is a 1947 jeep willeys fiber glass body its a project to put together so if ur look for a project here u go comment or messge for more info 3,000 obo”

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1946 CJ-2A Missoula, MT $5900

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5900.

(06/16/2020) Has. variety of updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/289919862198111/

“This sweet little Willys CJ2A Jeep sports a 289 V8, 4 speed automatic tranny. I’ve poured a pile of cash into it but don’t have time to enjoy it. Starts and runs fine.”

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1943 MB Albuquerque, NM $2750

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We’ve seen worse for more.

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1943-willys-mb-jeep/7155396709.html

“1943 willys MB- lots of bondo, not a lot of rust. Incorrect windshield for the year but in good shape, no title, does not run.”

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1991 ‘The First 50 Years’ Jeep Press Packet

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Thanks to Maury, I was able to get this 1991 press packet off ebay and shipped for under $10. That’s a good day. It wasn’t clear to me all that was inside, but it turned out to be a heck of a deal. The three-page tri-fold stores photos, old press releases, histories, and a few miscellaneous items.

Here’s the front of the packet:

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These are the materials that are stored inside. There are four press releases, fourteen reproduction 8×10 photos, a 40-page AMC/Chrysler history, a jeep history that’s attached to the binder (see upper right corner), one March 1963 Jeep News front-page reproduction and a late 1940s wagon ad reproduction. Just the reproduction of the Willys Quad photo was worth the cost of this package (I’d never gotten around to getting one).jeep-pr-packet-05

I haven’t read this history just yet, but wasn’t in a hurry as I’ve already read this book on AMC’s history:

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Here’s how the binder looks when opened. The jeep history starts at the page in the middle.

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Under the last page of the jeep history is a holder for all the photos and other documents:

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Here are two 1990s press releases (I only took photos of the front pages):

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These are two 1980s press releases:

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The press release on the left is from early 1942 and covers the changing situation with America’s entry into WWII, while the one on the right is from 1965:

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The Jeep News reproduction page from March 1963 is shown on the left. It includes a report on the name change from Willys Motors to Kaiser Jeep and the Willys-Overland Export Corp. to Kaiser Jeep International Corp. The reproduction wagon ad on the right is from 1948 and includes details on which magazine and dates it appeared (I wish I had that database of information!).

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1961 Jack Gray “Jeep City” Ad

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This ad for Jack Gray’s “Jeep City” for his Jeep Sale-O-Rama was published in the Akron Beacon on February 26, 1961. Anyone old enough to remember Jack? Was it truly the largest jeep parts supplier in Ohio?

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1956 DJ-3A Press Photo on eBay

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Great DJ-3A press photo.

View all the information on eBay

“This is an original press photo. Autos-Willy’s. Willys Jeep Dispatcher, above, designed for light delivery work particularly in congested traffic areas, is now being introduced by Willy’s Motors, Incorporated. Highly maneuverable and economical to operate, the Dispatcher is offered in a hardtop model (illustrated) a convertible canvas soft-top, and a basic open model. All models are powered by the Jeep four-cylinder 60 horsepower engine.Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 6-3-1956.”

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1945 MB San Andreas, CA $10,500

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Nice looking rig. Not much ’45 left on this.

https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-andreas-willys-roadster-1945-willys/7153234748.html

“1945 Willy’s Roadster- 327 cubic inch V-8, 4-barrel carb, Electronic MSD ignition, Headers, Large wheels and tires, Roll Cage, Racing seats- Newly upholstered with 4-point harnesses, GM Tilt steering wheel, Previously taken down to the frame and repainted- frame black, Body- bright Red.”

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1942 MB/GPW Phoenix, AZ $12,500

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Seems to be a mix of parts. I wonder if the seller has documentation about the “first prototype for the Air Force claim”.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/mayer-1942-jeep-willys/7154253294.html

“1942 original Jeep Willys was in the second war first prototype for the Air Force. The engine was rebuilding.”

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1948 CJ-2A Florissant, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.

The body and frame are 2A even though the front frame rails are missing the frame horns.

“Too many other projects going on, my loss, your gain! Flat head 4 cyl. CJ2D – ready for the trail. Good condition. Very little rust. Runs great!”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Henderson, NV $3500

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Has a modified windshield with an extra row of glass.

https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/henderson-1946-jeep-cj/7155364268.html

“1946 Jeep Willys Cj. This is a project. Most everything is there. I have the front hood, fenders, and grill. Started to take apart to restore it. I have the gauges. Does have a couple small rust spots. Motor was running before taken apart.
Title in hand. Will consider trade.”

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1959 CJ-6 Modesto, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.

(02/08/2020) Looks solid, though the dash has been modified somewhat.

“1959 rare cj6 body is in good shape. 5 new tires and wheels all new brakes including E brake. Has rare pto driven winch works good. Has been converted to 12 volt system. Currently registered and tagged text is usually best”

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1948 CJ-2A O’Fallon, IL $18,500

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This CJ-2A looks in excellent shape. It’s got a few updates/mods.

https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/KCM/217/1948-Willys-Jeep-CJ-2A

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1966 CJ-6 Brighton, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,000.

Nice looking CJ-6 with a Koenig hardtop.

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“Jeep 1966 CJ-6 V6. One owner 59,558 original documented miles. Purchased new in Boulder Colorado and lived a pampered life in Boulder. The owner ordered it very well loaded including the Dauntless Oddfire Buick V6, 2 barrel carburetor, 3 speed standered transmission, Warren Overdrive, Warren lockout hubs, full metal hardtop (removable) with hard doors (removable) with roll up windows, headliner, and back lift gate, electric wipers, heater, AM radio, flashers, roll bar, tow hitch. Plus owner added tow bar, fog light, backup light, trailer wires.

Repainted the original color in the 1980s and not driven much after that.. Stored inside a climent controlled garage until last year. It has recently received new battery, the fuel tank cleaned, 2 barrel carburetor rebuilt, new fuel pump, fuel lines replaced, fuel filter replaced. Water pump replaced and system flushed. Oil and filter changed. New BF Goodrich tires and new wheels.
Runs like new!
Drives like new!!
Looks great!!!
NO Rust!!
Everthing works great.
Comes with original wheels, old water pump, all paperwork from owner.
Clear title in hand.

I am helping the original owner sell her Jeep. You will be purchasing the vehicle from her. I will be the one showing the Jeep. NO Trades. Will not hold the CJ6 without large deposit. No test drives without proof of funds.”

 
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Model 100 Koenig Winch Bella Vista, AR **SOLD**

July 9, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.

Galen’s got this PTO winch for sale.

“Koenig Model 100 PTO Winch for sale. $350 OBO. Winch, plate & cable, & chain drive, no other PTO pieces available. All parts move freely, winch is in good shape, just needs the PTO shaft and PTO transfer case. DM me to discuss delivery. Located in Northwest Arkansas.”

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