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1956 CJ-6 San Gabriel, CA $6500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(07/08/2020) This appears worth a look. It does need a little work.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/san-gabriel-1956-willys-jeep-cj6/7174448826.html

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“Mostly original – 4cyl hurricane engine, 3 spd transmission, front lock/unlock hubs, 6V. Vintage hard top with glass in-tact. Matching spare wheel. Engine bay reasonably clean, engine and drive train needs solid cleaning. Gauges mostly not working, 6 volt, wiring has had a few things added but it is mostly original. Floor boards rough. Tires hold air but are not road-worthy. 26xxx on the ODO but it isn’t working. Needs fuel line cleaning and new gas tank (or have it refurbed). Originally forest green. Bring a trailer or get ready to tow it (2” tow kit installed and goes with vehicle).

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King Top Manufacturing Company

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Magazine • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

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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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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1948 CJ-2A Burlington, WA $3200

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Needs work.

https://skagit.craigslist.org/pts/d/burlington-1948-willys-jeep/7153088232.html

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“Have a 1948 Willys / Jeep old school original. This is where it all started for the awesome jeep wrangler’s we have today! Just think in 28 years this Willy’s / jeep will be a hundred years old and a pretty cool piece of history. Ready for restoration. This would make a great COVID-19 project keep yourself at home and restore this to its former Military glory! Have clean title for it! Sorry but Im not super knowledgeable on these but looks like a lot of it is there to restore. I have seen some online with no title or they are pretty chopped up or incomplete. Fully restored these things bring quite a bit of money. Makes a nice project because they are not very big so if you don’t have a lot of room or maybe your thinking of getting into restoring old vehicles.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Loveland, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $5000.

(08/15/2018) Has an odd top. Includes a snow plow.

“1947 Willys Jeep. Buick V-6 motor. 3 Speed trans. 4 x 4. 8000 # winch. With snow plow, Selling together, will not separate.”

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1948 CJ-2A Hamilton Beach, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

I can’t imagine this will last wrong. the Koenig top itself looks to be worth at least $500.

“1948 Jeep Willys CJ 2A with original hard top and doors . This is the dream project you have been looking for $1500. Obo. Clean title.”

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Koenig CJ-5 Hardtop Rescue, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.

Looks like a real good price. Jeep is not for sale.

“Koenig metal jeep top. This top came off of a 1959 willys CJ5. Good condition. All glass is good. I have the doors but are not in the pictures. The top is off and ready for pick up, It’s heavy. I got a lot of thumbs up when it was on the Willys, but I am going with the soft tops now. $200 obo. Jeep is not for sale. (don’t ask).”

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1977 Hardtop/Body Keesport, PA $750

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This Meyer hardtop looks grafted onto the body. The seller is only selling the body/front clip and a few other parts.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/214298616555761/

“Selling the tub, hard top roof, fenders, mirrors, rear hatch. I purchased a new tub and I’m looking to sell this body. Good, windshield, grill, tail gate, not included. Would like $750 obo the tub needs work could use a floor and side panels, fenders are far from perfect, hard top is good and rear hatch doors need love”

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Year? CJ-5 Hopwood, PA $300

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There might be some value in the Koenig hardtop if the rust isn’t too bad.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/572325430060930/

“1950s jeep cj body only. No drive train no seats and no title. Rough but to nice to junk. Would make a nice off road bod”

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1975 CJ-6 Bastrop, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500

(05/18/2020) The bumpers have been modified and an under-seat gas tank added.

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“1975 Jeep CJ6 (rare and longer wheelbase than CJ7), 232 engine, 3 speed, 78k original miles, 3.73 gears, Meyer metal hardtop with doors and tailgate hatch.

New parts include gas tank, sending unit, fuel lines, carb, brass radiator, heater core, water pump, thermostat, fuel pump, exhaust and intake manifold gaskets, tune up and battery. Also has new tires (235/75/15) brakes, master cylinder, shocks, steering stabilizer, tie rods and ball joints, bucket seats and seat belts.

Has original Warn winch, back seat, bed mat, heavy duty front and rear bumpers. Lights, blinkers, horn, wiper, guages and heater in working condition.

Jeep is in overall good condition. Only rust is small hole in passenger floor.”

 
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1948 CJ-2A “Lefty” Meyersville, TX $500

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There could be some value here.

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/d/meyersville-jeep-1948-willys-cj2-lefty/7146439741.html

“1948 Willys CJ 2 A lefty. Should run with new radiator. No title.”

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1954 CJ-3B Westmoreland, NH $3000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.

(05/072020) Unusual canopy setup.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/327792088204837/

“motor turns freely, needs restoration, new tires, PTO winch, plow , good glass, spot light, safari top, have repair metal for inside fenders, frame great, good suspension, few spare parts. Message me with questions”
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CJ-3A Kemco Hardtop Auburn, WA $500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/02/2020) Kemco top with tag, model F 2A 3A 300 A. It’s especially rare to see these in Washington State.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1313601018832821/

“CJ3A steel top or possibly other flat fender jeep”

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1946 CJ-2A Selah, WA $3000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.

(03/25/2020) It’s powered by what I believe is a MerCruiser boat motor (maybe this one?). Custom top? I don’t recognize it.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/633277267464993/

“1946 willys jeep runs and drives . Mercury 110 4 cylinder boat motor.3 speed manual transmission. Cash only No Trades.”

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Year? CJ-3A Phoenix, AZ $1000

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Looks like this has a Koenig hardtop. Not sure how much value is here.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/d/globe-military-jeep-willys/7144463346.html

“Military jeep willy’s with hard top, doesn’t run,”

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1962 DJ-3A Juliustown, NJ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $999.

This parts DJ-3A has quite a bit of rust. But those hubcaps look in great shape. It amazes me that all four are still on the jeep!

“this rare barn find has all the rare parts a dj3a jeep should have correct 3 speed on column/60/40 bench seat/defroster on windshield/correct hard top w/doors/front straight axle w/correct rims w/hub caps/vin tag,comes w/bill of sale,pick up in Pemberton NJ”

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Montgomery Wards Hardtop Hesperia, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $401.

Pics could be a little sharper.

“Willys arctic top
Aluminum
Sold by montgomery wards
With doors
Good shape
Currently on a CJ2a willys jeep
Was told will fit a CJ 3 also”

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1964 CJ-5 Klamath Falls, OR $6500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.

(02/06/2020) Looks like a nice CJ-5 with a well-kept Meyer hardtop.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/669958620449899/

“clean 1964 willys jeep”

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1966 CJ-6 Lakeside, CA $8000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $8,000. Last listed in 2018.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/d/1966-jeep-cj6/7136837048.html

(09/08/2016) Looks nice. Has a Meyer Hardtop.

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“Very rare 1966 CJ6 with factory hard top. Super clean for it’s age! Stock V6 and 3 speed manual. A couple modifications. Could easily be take back to stock or modified for the ultimate offroader! I don’t carry my phone vary often so leave a message, text, or e-mail.

Spec. (overall vehicle mostly all stock)
• 225 V6 engine (Buick odd fire– factory installed)
• 3 speed manual trans (T86a)
• Transfercase (dana 18)
• Rear diff (dana 44)
• Front diff (dana 27)
• Factory hard top (extremely rare)
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1947? VEC CJ-2A Curlew, WA $850

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/30/2020) It appears to have a VEC body. I think that is an early Koenig top.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/curlew-1940s-cj2a-parts/7170996692.html

“Willys Jeep CJ2A parts! Includes 1947 parts jeep with title and a good galvanized steel hard top. Parts also include 3 blocks, heads, cam shafts, and oil pans, miscellaneous oil filters, generators, and some transfer case parts and clutch housings. There are axles for the ’47. There are transmission parts, but none are complete.”

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Pentagon-Made Cab Enclosure Hardtop Coos Bay, OR $100

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Price is right, but will need some work.

https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/pts/d/coos-bay-rare-willys-jeep-civilian/7127497775.html

“Early civilian Arctic top. These are hard to find.”

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1948 CJ-2A Port Angeles, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

No title. No engine.

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“1948 jeep cj2a for sale, no title, its missing. Bought it to restore thinking it would be an easy quick one but its too much of a project for me. No motor. Has original tranny, t-case, and axles. someone along the way put on a decent suspension and a roll cage. Neat old Jeep!

will trade for plymouth duster /valiant/scamp/ dodge dart part, chevy square body parts, rotary motor, old ww2 military memorabilia, ford galaxy / galaxie parts, Isuzu rodeo parts, 1 gen supra parts or late 1st generation mustang parts.”

 
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Kayline Soft Top and Cab Enclosure Hardtop Stayton, OR Make Offer

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TJ shared Therese. The seller listed these at $100, but it sounds like that is just a place holder. Seller is really looking for offers.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/246167143348842

“I’ve got an arctic top off a 47 cj2a and a Kayline soft top. The Arctic top has been on the Jeep for many years just sitting in a barn. Pretty dirty and definitely needs paint, but structurally sound. The Kayline top I just got for the Jeep, as I am starting to fix it up, but it is not going to fit the full roll cage that I’m using. Seems to be in decent shape, just needs to be cleaned. Honestly, I’m not really sure what to ask for these tops, so if you’re interested, just make me an offer.”

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1951 Jeepster Live Oak, FL $8500

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UPDATE: Back up for sale. 

(12/29/2017) Isn’t this just a little different? It’s sitting on a CJ-5 chassis.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/171228887663624/

“1951 Custom Willys Jeepster Woody. Jeepster front body on 1974 CJ5 4×4 with custom woody back. Std. transmission 3 spd., 4.2 6 cyl. engine. 20″ extended frame. Runs good. Needs new tires and windshield wiper motor. Many new parts.”

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