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TJ shared this ad for the doors (hardtop not for sale) out of Everett, WA. The doors are priced at $50 on Facebook. I don’t recognize the doors or top. Does anyone else recognize it?
“These doors fit a hardtop like the one pictured. They contour to the jeep body nicely and are complete with glass. Unfortunately the top is not available.”
This has a rare Boston hardtop.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/greenville-1948-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7426813224.html
“48 Willys CJ-2A with a title in my name.
Rough shape but all there except interior.
All drivetrain is there. The engine is newer not the original flat head. Has an over head valve engine that I’m pretty sure is bad. Does have a rare hardtop with one door that’s in bad shape but probably fixable.
I’ve owned the jeep for years and realized I’m not going to have time to do anything with it.
Looking for $1000 will negotiate in person if you’re interested.
Feel free to call or text me with any questions.”
This has an unusual hardtop. I’m unsure how much real value is here.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/d/justin-antiques-thunderbird-willys-jeep/7422841411.html
“1951 Willys. All original. 4 cylinder. Needs work. Ran when it was parked, hasn’t been driven in years. Title in hand. $1100”
Seller will combine with two other jeeps and parts for $7000.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/d/olympia-1951-willys-m38-jeep/7419950700.html
“1951 M38 , have most of the parts, 24 volt. I know the original USA numbers also.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(12/05/2020) A ran-when-parked specimen (though looks like it was parked many years ago). It includes a set of rare X-Style Desert Dogs which look little used. Unclear how much value is here, but the price seems to overestimate the value.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/888335851749585
“1953 flat head ford v8, Was told it ran when it was parked. The more I put into it the more I will raise the price. Elec front winch, pto rear winch. If your interested i will get it started before I sell”
UPDATE: This also ran in October of 2016. I’ve still not uncovered any more relevant information about these tops. However, I can tell you that the Plastic Turning Company suffered a break-in on March 15th, 1970. the company was located at 511 Lancaster St, Leominster, MA.
In March of 1969, Four Wheeler Magazine featured Plastic Turning Company’s Topless Top. It was built from plexiglass and was offered in a clear and tinted model. The company was based out of Leominster, Massachusetts. Has anyone ever seen one of these out in the wild? I didn’t have much luck searching Google for other images.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
Looks like it might clean up pretty well.
“Selling the cab off a 1966 CJ5. Let me know if you have any questions or want additional pictures.”
Diego Collia posted photos of this CJ-2A with a beautiful hardtop from Argentina on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/837017479769475/permalink/2093832107421333
If your Meyer hardtop needs doors, here is a pair.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/894885104755220
“1955 Kaiser/Jeep cj5 doors driver and passenger side good glass not all rotted in great shape”
It looks like there is a $1000 worth of value here. Note the hard-to-find Hudson steering setup.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/sandy-1946-jeep-willys/7407874513.html
“Here it is the opportunity of a lifetime. A 1946 jeep Willys that could become your dream come true. I purchased this vehicle and it was stored in the garage since the 1970s. The 70s is also when it was last driven. See the pictures that it is a work in progress and will become a labor of passion.  Unfortunately this beauty does not have a title and is to be sold as is. What a fantastic opportunity to bring this rich piece of history back to life.”
Listed as a 1946, the grille suggests it is later than that. The hardtop looks to be for a CJ-5.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/d/albuquerque-1946-jeep-willys-3000-or/7408113372.html
“Used was run about 25 years ago”
This custom top appears to be a shortened wagon roof possibly melded with a DJ-3A cowl windshield piece(?). Unfortunately, it does have some rust. But, someone did some good work on this.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/d/lancaster-jeep-top/7408362188.html
“What appears to be top off vintage Willys Jeep.$800.00”
UPDATE: This video is making the rounds on FB, again, so, I figured I’d repost it.
Original Post March 2017: Listed as a 1940s promotional film, the inclusion of CJ-5s and the exclusion of DJs and FCs suggests to me it was created in 1955. There’s an extended look at a cargo personnel carrier near the end of the video There are also a variety of specialized equipment and hardtops shown.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(10/21/2021) Has a Warn OD, plus other updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4415141041905977
“Hate to get rid of this guy but need the money. 52’ CJ3a Buick odd fire V6 3 speed trans with warn overdrive factory 5.38s with factory locker some extra misc parts message for any questions. Will need to be trailered”
UPDATE: Back on Craigslist.
(05/07/2016) Looks like this has a Boston Top.
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/grd/d/saint-bonaventure-willys-jeep-snow-plow/7404295644.html
“1940’s Jeep w/plow, starts runs plows, NO title, NO brakes, off road only. Rare aluminum full cab. Jeep is rough and rusty.”
Might be worth a look.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/d/sparta-jeep-mil-spec-winter-top/7402631469.html
“Off a 1951 M 38 Military Jeep. Will fit others. All Aluminum except front windshield frame. It had a canvas rear window panel, long gone.”
Has some rust.
https://plattsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/peru-1953-jeep/7399961290.html
1953 cj3b with hardtop roof,,,,,,,,,,$4000″
There sure is a lot to like here, especially that hardtop, which looks to be a Koenig Super Cab model 550 with the optional vertical doors in the rear (see other Koenig brochures here).
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/caldwell-1953-cj3b-willys-jeep/7396940273.html
“This is a unicorn. This little green gem has around 36k miles on it. Nothing is rusted out. It is mostly all original from what I can see.
Runs good
The rare hard top is in amazing shape with keys to lock doors.
Still has the 6v system and has cloth wiring. You will not find another cj3b in this shape that has not been restored..”
Seller has removed a layer of blue paint which revealed olive drab. Otherwise, I would have thought this was an Air Force jeep. Maybe used by the Army, then. the Air Force?
https://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/d/salmon-1953-m38a1-willys-jeep/7401497735.html
“1953 M38A1 Willys Jeep. It is pretty much original though the electrical system has been converted to 12 volts. The brakes have been rebuilt and the tires are new. The canvas top is laying in the back on the floor. The exterior and interior were painted blue and the seats are upholstered in blue. I was going to freshen up the exterior paint. The blue easily came off with sanding leaving the original olive drab and markings. To restore it back to olive drab will take more time and energy then I have so it is for sale. Asking $6000.”
This runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2880813782182428
“Full Hard top, Extra windshield for summer/1948 champion 6. Six cylinder Studebaker engine L head. L-F engine block 402751/ 518448-6 lower. 525332.8 intake manifold 199697 2.5 head Runs, new tires, needs brake job”
This may make a good restoration candidate. The speedometer is wrong for the year.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/643373567072577
“Jeep CJ5 for sale best offer. This Jeep is 100% factory equipment. Runs, drives, 4WD works, manual transmission, lights work, runs well 4 cylinder F head hurricane; could use a carb tune up. Garage kept since 1973, 108,000 original miles. Frame is SOLID rust but no rot. Tub, fenders, grill, and hood are very solid; a little bit of rust, but very solid for the year. Needs brakes and a windshield and it would be road ready. Message if you have questions; I can send video of the Jeep starting and running upon request. A MUST SEE for any Jeep enthusiast. I have title, appropriate year license plates and all paper work from original owner. Continue reading
Looks like a good price. Has doors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/581933546389194
“Aluminum cj2a or cj3a jeep too. I believe it was originally for a 2a but it fit fine on my 3a. In good shape. Trying to get some room back in the garage.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6800.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/611290303188386
“Mechanically restored. New Tires, Brakes/Brake Lines, Carburetor, Fuel Tank, Battery, GM Alternator, Seats, Dash Instruments, Steering Wheel, Wiper Arms/Blades, Engine Rebuilt, New Clutch. Needs some body work. Runs. Owned by one family since 1973. Orig generator available. Tow Bar conveys. Clean title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
Seller doesn’t think this was original to a 1961 CJ-5, but it in fact is a factory hardtop (minus the rust of course).
“Hard top that came off 61 willys Jeep cj5 I don’t think it’s original”
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”
