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1961 CJ-5 Jim Thorpe, PA $3400

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Steve spotted this ad. The CJ-5 runs, has a plow, a Acme hardtop, and a Warn OD. Seems worth a look.

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/lehighton-1961-willy-jeep-cj-5/7094755646.html

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“Original condition Willys Jeep CJ-5 showing 71k miles on the odometer. F-head 134 Hurricane 4-cylinder engine runs smooth and sweet. Three speed manual transmission, two speed transfer case, coupled to a Warn overdrive gear unit and a newer clutch. (have video of engine idling)
The jeep drives, shifts, and brakes normal. The overdrive unit, when engaged, reduces engine RPM and allows for a more road friendly vehicle. Look up Warn overdrive to get an idea of its value. (have video of driving through gears)
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Different Versions of the Koenig-Manufactured Hardtop

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UPDATE: Adding to this post, there are a few examples of DJ-3As with wide windowed hardtops. It’s possible they were just using the CJ-5 hardtops. http://www.ewillys.com/2021/02/10/photos-of-a-1956-rhd-dj3a/

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Original post from March 17, 2020: 

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The small rear window can be seen on the back of the top at the left top of this 1956 DJ-3A brochure.

Mike raised a question the other day, which resulted in us learning something new. He was viewing the launch-brochure for the DJ-3A when he noticed that the Koenig-manufactured hardtop was illustrated with a small rear window. Up to that point, Mike and I and several other folks were under the impression that all these tops had the same size rear window, but in fact that was false.

Instead, it appears that in 1955, through 1946(?) and possibly into 1957, Jeep used a small window in the back of the top, before moving to a larger one. Especially with the DJ-3As, with their lack of side windows, that small window would have made backing up difficult, as it would have been hard to see anything behind the driver.

Here are the four types of hardtops of this style identified so far.

  1. This top was available as early as 1955. This photo is a 1955 press photo showing a CJ-5 with the small window in the back. The CJ-5 version of the top also came with side windows. The image below is also available on eBay.
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  2. It’s not clear when the transition occurred, but in late 1956 or in 1957 the top began arriving with a much larger window as seen in this photo.
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  3. Though an early photo of the DJ-3A with this style of top showed it with windows, the production version was manufactured without side windows.
    1956-dj3a-buffalo-ny8This photo shows the same jeep from the side. You can see the lack of side windows.
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  4. This image shows a 1964 hardtop on a DJ-3A with the larger window.
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    This photo shows the solid sides:
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1956 DJ-3A Troutville, VA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.

Not sure how much value is here. It’s got plenty of rust.

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“Flat Head 4 Cyl. Engine
3 Speed Transmission on the column
Seats in good condition
All original condition
Ran when parked

96000 correct miles
Original title
A real barn find!
$1700 OBO”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Cotopaxi, CO $2500

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That’s one of the more unusual hood bumps.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/835515820300771/

“12 volt converted runs and drives was an old man’s hunting rig. Has a 3 B motor in it that’s why there is a air cleaner on hood. Shoot me a offer. Come look come see this old Willy’s”

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1947 CJ-2A West Pittston, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

(01/28/2020) Not sure how much value is here. Does not appear to run. Has what may be Kelly Hubs and a Sears Hardtop.

“1947 Willy’s nice and crusty ready for a full restoration or Hot Rod. Complete with a clean Pennsylvania title in my name”

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1947 CJ-2A Mulberry Grove, IL $2600

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Looks like this one has a Worman Jee-Cab.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/WillysSwapMeet/permalink/2572513319688598/

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1947 CJ-2A Spring Hill, FL $650

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $650.

(09/22/2019) Not sure how much value is here. Has a Buick V-6 engine.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/ctd/d/spring-hill-1947-willys-for-parts/7068126558.html

“11947 WILLYS FOR PARTS.FRONT END PARTS IN CAB.HAS A V-6 ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.FRONT TIRES ARE IN THE BACK”

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1951 CJ-3A Renton, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $9500

(0206/2020) Appears in good shape. Has a Sears Deluxe hardtop.

“Well preserved, all original, in great condition, Jeep willys 4cyl flathead with overdrive. All aluminum top from Sears and has never been removed.”

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Cab Enclosure Hardtop Oregon City, OR $1500

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Jeep not for sale.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/d/oregon-city-willys-jeep-hardtop/7077420082.html

“I have a complete hardtop (windshield frame, doors, and top enclosure). Top only, jeep is not for sale. The doors have good glass, but the rest will need to be replaced. It’s in really great shape”

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1965 CJ-5 Tux Park Klickitat, WA $8500

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Blaine spotted this Tux Park IV accidentally listed under the trailers category. Could be worth a look. I can’t tell if there is some whitish spray paint on the lower half of the doors or if that is caused by shadows.

https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/tro/d/klickitat-65-jeep-tuxedo-park-mark-4/7077421761.html

“1965 Jeep Tuxedo Park Mark 4, 58000 miles, no rot , steel top, good tires $8500.00”

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1946 CJ-2A Lefty? Inchelium, WA $5000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.

(10/17/2019) This has a driver’s side mounted spare, so might be a lefty body, but the grille is early. It looks like it has a sears top, not a “homemade cab”.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/inchelium-1946-willys-jeep/7077000601.html

“1946 Willys Jeep, C-J2-A
4 Cycle, 4 Wheel Drive, 3 Speed Manual Transmission
Enclosed Homemade Cab
6′ Snow Plow, vaccum lift blade
New Tires
Collector Plates”

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Odd Tops in Argentina

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Blaine share this link from a forum in Argentina that included some jeeps with odd tops.
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2 Koenig? Hardtop Doors Hoisington, KS $100

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/28/2019) These appear to be Koenig hardtop doors.

https://wichita.craigslist.org/pts/d/olmitz-early-jeep-cj-metal-doors-cj2a/7045417428.html

“Pair of doors for early Jeep CJ with metal top. Not sure what years? Doors are super solid with no rust through. Includes regulators & latches. $100 for the pair”

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1946 CJ-2A Bennington, NE $6800

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UPDATE: Still Available. I thought this would sell fast at this price.

(02/02/2020) Nice looking 2A with a few updates.

https://omaha.craigslist.org/atq/d/bennington-1946-cj2a/7067491034.html

“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A, $700 of 5 new tires and tubes, new wheel cyls. and master cyl. All brake lines flushed and bled. Has a 1960 Chevy 153 cu in. 90Hp engine rebuilt with new clutch by previous owner, runs great. Factory insulated Sears full cab, two heaters one on each side of cab. Solid frame, little rust on body, hitch, original Willys floor mats. 12V conversion, electric wipers. Nice.”

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2 CJ-3Bs Como, CO $3000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/14/2019) Sounds like there’s some value here. Includes a new soft top, Koenig hardtop, PTO winch, and Warn overdrive.

https://denver.craigslist.org/for/d/como-willys-cj3b/7073093436.html

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“2 CJ3B Willys jeeps
Both have V-6 engines – 1 215 Dauntless Buick, other Chevy 194
Many parts included
10k pto winch, new white soft top, Konig steel top, Borg Warner 98 4 speed, Warn overdrive, alloy wheels
scout disc front and limited slip rear (6″ wider)
lift kit on one, multi military on other
to many other stuff to list
Both are projects or one awsome build into one and a lot of sellable rare stuff left over”

 
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1950 CJ-3A Bakersfield, CA $4500

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It’s been a while since I’ve seen a Blue Star top on a jeep.

https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/pts/d/bakersfield-1950-willys-cj3a-jeep/7066794166.html

“I am selling my military style flat fender jeep. It is road and trail ready. It is very well used, with rust in spots. Runs amazing and strong. Licensed through this year. Transmission, transfer case and differentials are all stock.
List if upgrades as follows:
231 Buick v6 out of 1978 skyhawk
Power steering out of a f150 truck
Warn overdrive
Mile marker 8,000 lb winch
High lift Jack
Custom bumpers, with rear tire carrier, rock sliders, and roll cage
4 inch suspension lift, new leaf springs and shocks
Full length bikini top
Hard top with doors and windows
Fold and tumble seat in the back
Tuffy lockable tool box under rear seat
Custom lockable center consul
Seats out of a 2004 Chevy aveo
4 point master craft seat belts
Set of 5 new Mickey Thompson Baja mtz on 5 white steel wheels”

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1953 CJ-3B Springer, CO $6500

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Looks like it has had some body work. Includes a Sears Bradley trailer.

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/springer-1953-cj-3b/7064618280.html

“L-134 Go Devil motor. Model 100 Koenig PTO winch, Sears aluminum full cab. General David Bradley Ben Hur type trailer. Jeep drives good. Clutch, brakes, transmission and 4 wheel drive all work as they should. All gauges, heater, lights, blinkers, wind shield wipers work. Motor has a miss at idle. Hate to sell but need to buy a house. $6,500”

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CJ-5 Meyer Hardtop Agoura Hills, CA $395

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The seller has some other parts, including a running f-head and tranny.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/pts/d/agoura-hills-jeep-cj5-hardtop/7065509098.html

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“Original hardtop AND doors from a 1963 Willy’s CJ5. I believe it will fit any older CJ5. Original white paint. No rust other than light surface corrosion where paint has been dinged. A small dent in passengers side rear corner.

Pictures of doors will be supplied for serious buyer. They are in the garage rafters and I will have to dig them out.

If you happen to be doing a restoration of a CJ5 and need a motor and tranny I will have the excellent running original F134 motor along with 3 speed transmission available in the near future and would make a great package deal for everything. Motor is 100% Complete and is running still in the vehicle. We could drive it to show how well it runs. It would also come with a brand new radiator, hoses, air cleaner etc.”

 
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Year? M-38A1 Williamsburg, MA $600

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Given the hard top, there seems to be value here.

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/clt/d/chesterfield-willys-jeep/7064310744.html

“This is the willys md variant. It use to be a plow truck. Hasn’t run in years. Ran when it was parked. Looking to sell. $600 or best offer”

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Cab Enclosure Hardtop Shelby, NC $350

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Glass is broken and it’s missing the rear hatch, but otherwise looks in reasonable shape.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/d/shelby-willys-jeep-hard-top-m38-cj2a/7061073993.html

“Willys Jeep Hard Top Fits M38 CJ2A CJ3A. No rear hatch. Pick up in Western NC.”

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1948 CJ-2A Glendale, AZ $7800

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $7800. See a video of the jeep here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI7rbArxKxI

(07/31/2019) Sam’s former jeep has popped up for sale again, this time in Glendale.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/glendale-1948-willys-cj2a-artic-cab/7050080657.html

“Note: This vehicle will be on display at the 29th Arizona Military Vehicle Show held Sat-Sun 25-26 January 2020, Turf Paradise North parking lot. West Bell Road and 15th Avenue. Take Bell to 15th Ave and head south. Show will be be on right (north) side in front of Turf Paradise. 1501 W. Bell Road, Phoenix AZ. See http://www.armytrucks.org/mvshow.php for more info on the show.

Fun, running, driving and functional, but sold AS IS. 16,528 indicated miles, but overall mileage is unknown. 3 speed floor mounted transmission shifts well. All gauges and horn work.

Valuable accessories include a scarce cold weather fibreglass cab, towbar, Warn overdrive and lockout hubs gives a top cruising speed of 60mph. Turn signals, roof mounted air conditioning, defroster, Am/Fm and CB radio with mount and antenna, dual mirrors and extra stop lights for safety. New June 2019 battery. 2” receiver trailer hitch, dual G.I. type gas cans and spare tire with mounts included as well. A trunk, accessible from the tailgate, has been installed instead of a rear seat. The loose rear seat frame, comes with the vehicle.

This Jeep has a military history, supposedly being an Air Force “follow me” vehicle in Greenland, but this can not be confirmed. The body in good shape, not a rustbucket. A great running, practical, hunting, or fishing, classic, flat fendered Jeep. If restored with Air Force markings, it would be a scarce variation of a military Jeep.

$9600 – Sale by wire transfer (bank to bank) only. Call prior to purchase. Clear Arizona title. Sold as is. Non-Dealer private seller, so no sales tax. ”

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1948 CJ-2A Hood River, OR $7200

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Has some mods, including a Studebaker engine. Front bumper looks angled in the photo.

https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/underwood-1948-willys-jeep/7052256235.html

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“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2 with rare military aluminum top with upgraded engine. Engine is a 1950 170 (2.8L) I6 @85hp Studebaker engine number #778167. New tires, and recent military paint job. This rig is ready for the outdoors in any season. The Arctic Top was made by Willys for the M38 military jeeps in 1950 and is considered the best top ever made for that era jeep. Floor pans and rust areas repaired. Tires are Hillner Directional mud and snow 6.50 x16LT 6ply on original rims. Front seat belts and ball hitch have been added, however the rest is stock 1948 Willys CJ2. Recent repairs include brake hydraulic system, motor mount, charging system, carburetor rebuild, fuel pump and battery cables.
This is offered as fund raiser for Western Antique Air and Auto Museum. It may be insprcted and tested at 1600 Air Museum Rd in Hood River, Or. Asking 7200, or test and make offer.”

 
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Year? CJ-3A? Dripping Springs, TX $500

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Listed as as 1946 Cj-2A, it looks more like a CJ-3A. If the top only has surface rust, then there could be value here.

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/dripping-springs-1946-jeep-cj2a/7051726516.html

“Need parts? has a Koneig hard top with doors. Engine ran when last tuned off.”

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Cab Enclosure Hardtop Cheney, WA $400

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Maybe someone can put this to good use.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/four-lakes-willys-m38-arctic-top/7049174102.html

“Aluminum arctic top for Willys M38 flat fender Jeeps. Good shape. All windows are there but cracked. Have a set of metal doors but I believe they’re for a CJ5.”

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1948 CJ-2A & 1950 CJ-3A(?) Wausau, WI $1200

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Could have some value.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/769400206804519/

“1948 Willys CJ five jeep , hard top, One owner, Needs work on body and engine Pick up only – Wausau WI , comes with snowplow, also 1950 Willys Jeep for parts (not pictured) 1200 for both”

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