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1961? CJ-5 Pueblo, CO No Price

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This may have potential. That appears to be a Kelly Bonanza III hardtop.

https://pueblo.craigslist.org/atq/d/pueblo-antiques-that-must-go/7016329423.html

“We also have a 1951 Jeep Willies”

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1947 CJ-2A Tyngsboro, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

(11/04/2019) This jeep looks to have a Worman Jee-Cab.

“This is a 1947 Willys CJ2A jeep for parts. Serial # 138877. Frame appears to be solid, front horns are in great shape; The T-90 transmission is stuck and the L134 engine turns by hand; front floor is toast, hood is good. It has a rare Worman Jee-Cab (will need some repair) It does roll. I’ll throw in the fenders and radiator for an extra $150. Has a nice bumper too, $50..”

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CJ-5 & Snow Plow Livingston Manor, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.

Mike spotted this ‘free’ jeep with a $300 snow plow. Looks like a good deal. The Meyer top alone makes this a good price.

“Snow plow for Jeep. Simple but works. Comes with FREE JEEP. It ran when I parked it. Has a flat head 4cyl engine.”

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1958 CJ-6 San Gabriel, CA $9000

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Gauges do not work. I think it has a Kelly hardtop?

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/san-gabriel-1958-willys-jeep-cj6/7017645612.html

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“Mostly original – 4cyl hurricane engine, 3 spd transmission, front lock/unlock hubs, 6V, minimal rust. HARD TOP with glass in-tact. Matching spare wheel. Engine bay reasonably clean, engine and drive train needs solid cleaning. Runs well and starts every time.

I bought this as project sight unseen. Was going to resto-mod it but I can’t bring myself to hack into and part out something this original. It is truly great condition considering its age. Last owner put $1500+ into normal repairs back in May of 2019. I had it shipped out here and have slowly been poking around at it but have not started doing anything major.

Details: Gauges not working, 6 volt (although new battery), wiring has had a few things added but it is mostly original. Tires hold air but are not road-worthy. 26485 on the ODO but it isn’t working. This is a perfect Willys for someone looking for a super vintage restoration.

Currently clean titled in Colorado. Pink slip in hand. Asking $9000 OBO. Also interested in trades for other Willys / Jeep / etc. If you are at all interested please send me an email. I have a few Jeep projects underway so I’m looking to make a deal!”

 
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CJ-5/M-38A1 Meyer Hardtop Corinth, KY Free?

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UPDATE: May not be free after all.

Roger Martin spotted this Free hardtop.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/949385735447100/

“Make offer need gone heavy metal doors windows still in tact. Cab is missing one smaller window on side garage kept until this week Was told it fits a cj 5 from 65 to 75 models”

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Year? CJ-3B Park Rapids, MN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

Given it runs and has a plow, this might be worth a look.

“Vintage Willys Jeep with plow. Good runner. No brakes.”

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1954 CJ-3B Wadena, MN $3250

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Supposed to have a rear PTO, but I don’t see it on the back? It’s got an L-head rather than an f-head.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/554898255248464/

“54 Willy’s CJ 3b, 4 cup flathead engine. Less then 50 miles on overhaul. New brake pads and master cylinder, new rear leaf springs, has the rare agricultural rims. Has the rear pto”

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Hardtop Indio, CA $350

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This may be a Koenig hardtop. A few had the flat back like this. It also looks very similar to a Lambert top, but those tops had smaller rear windows. Oddly, it seems like the passenger side of the top near the passenger door area has been trimmed. I would ask for passenger side pics of this one before going to see it.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2397674526934432/

“Here is a good condition factory Jeep CJ 3A hardtop. It bolts on. This is just for the hardtop only…not the Jeep. No rust or bad areas……needs painting”

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1947 CJ-2A Dolan Springs, AZ $8500

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UPDATE: Still Available?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/412008219661947/

“All original, has a metal top. Runs good but needs battery. 4 cylinder flat head”

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Koenig Hardtop Brochures

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UPDATE:  Thanks to Dave, we have some additional Koenig history: 

“The son of the founder built the company up into a successful business making winches, “truck bodies”, and other stuff. His name was Herbert Koenig and he died in 2011 at age 95. An obit mentions that Koenig Iron Works (of Houston) was sold in 1978, and is now known as “RKI” and makes truck equipment (in Houston). They are RKI-US.com. Nothing indicates they care about Jeeps anymore!

Also, a Danish guy seems to have a website named Koenigwinches.com and it seems he makes parts for Koenig winches.”

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Original Post November 2019: 

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This is a good example of simple post that spun out of control. Initially, I wanted to look at some changes in Koenig’s CJ-5 hardtop model numbers over the years; But, that then expanded to a look at twenty years (or so) of brochures.

THE EARLY YEARS:

The timeline of the early Koenig brochures are pretty easy to identify based on the jeeps used. In later years, Koenig began using numbered ‘bulletins’ to identify brochures. At first, I thought the numbered bulletins should be ordered by ascending number, but after closer examination, I the later two digits of each bulletin number reflect the year of the brochure. As you will see, other brochure elements back this theory.

Before we start, you can find installation instructions for some Koenig hardtops here.

The earliest Koenig brochure I can find was published in an early Willys-Overland Equipment brochure (1949?). The models consisted of “Full Cab” and “Half Cab”. This brochure was included among a surprisingly large number of hardtop competitors’ brochures, including Worman tops, CarsonCraft tops, Boston Top tops, Sturdee tops, Porter & Reed tops, Body V7 Works tops, Blue Star tops, Lambert tops, Hills Custom Built tops and Meyers tops (which became sears tops and a company that was different from the one that produced later Meyer tops).

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This brochure circa 1949 showed half and full cabs on a CJ-3A:

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Carson’s “CarCraft” Hardtop

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UPDATE: This post started out as a post about Koenig hardtops, but that lead to updates on the Car Craft and Blue Star hardtops. I should have the Koenig post done for Saturday morning.

This updated post provides more info on the CARCRAFT hardtop. An early Special Equipment catalog contained two different versions of the Carson Machine & Supply Company’s Car Craft brochure. I’ve added a third brochure at the bottom which I’d found off of eBay years ago. Here are two real-world examples: one jeep and another jeep.

This brochure was published back in 2017. It features a CJ-2A and does not have the stylized CARCRAFT branding. Instead, it shows a plain “Car Craft” brand with a space added.

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This is the first time I’ve published this brochure. It includes the new CARCRAFT branding and used a CJ-3A jeep:

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This brochure was available on eBay in 2013.  It appears to be the company’s signature brochure for the hardtop. I haven’t tracked down another copy:

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Blue Star Aluminum Tops

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Rooney77’s Blue Star Top for sale

UPDATE: This post from 2014 has been updated with additional brochure examples. See all the Blue Star hardtops documented thus far:

(From 2014) This Blue Star aluminum top was built by the Blue Manufacturing Company, founded in Kansas by Max Blue circa 1946. ‘Blue Star’ was the brand name used on several products he produced.  There’s some conflicting information, but it appears In 1946 Blue Manufacturing was building aluminum airline parts. About that time, as a hobby, Max began building aluminum boats. He also tried manufacturing and selling jeep hard tops.

Demand was so great for the boats that in 1948 he leased space and built boats full-time. Meanwhile, he either sold or abandoned the jeep top business altogether. Given only a few Blue Star tops have surfaced over the last few years, I imagine he didn’t sell too many of them.

However, Max was able to sell boats. By 1953 the company was building 1,000 boats a year. In July of 1953 he moved the company from Goddard, Kansas, to Miami, Oklahoma. There are various articles into 1960 that talk about the Blue Manufacturing Company. However, the company appears to have ceased boat production in 1964.

This brochure featuring a CJ-2A is the earliest example I have of this top. It was part of an early industrial equipment book.

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Here’s another example, this time with a CJ-3A:

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Here’s an ad that was featured on eBay.

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Here’s an example of the logo badge:

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Here is an example of the half tops:

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Actual top:

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Here are some photos of actual full hardtops:

blue-star-hardtop3 blue-star-hardtop2 blue-star-hardtop4During the summer of 2013 a seller on eBay had two jeeps with Blue Star tops for sale:

Jeep 1)

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1960 CJ-3B Cape Coral, FL $3500

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Neither the hood nor the tailgate have a Willys script, so the tub seems to be newer than 1960. The top appears to be for a CJ-5. Not that the steps have been modified and the drain hole removed.

https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/pts/d/north-fort-myers-willys-jeep-cj3b-1960/7012632492.html

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“1960 Willys Jeep CJ3B
Runs and Drives
Has overhead Valve original engine and running gear
Needs Master Cylinder
Jeep is complete
Has aftermarket Cab (maybe Sears)”

 
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Year? MB Gouverneur, NY $800

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Listed as a 1950, this may be an MB.

https://watertown.craigslist.org/cto/d/hailesboro-1950-willies-jeep/7012789565.html

“1950 Willies Jeep with arctic factory top. All glass is good. Brakes work. 4 wheel drive works. Clutch is good. Has been driven. Running on 3 cylinders. Has 1 broken valve. No piston or cylinder damage. $800.00 obo.”

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1949 CJ-3A Rancho Cucamonga, CA $4500

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Jeeps runs, but needs brake work.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/rancho-cucamonga-1949-willys-jeep/7012869097.html

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“Hard to find 1949 Willys 4X4 Jeep With very hard to find original M38 aluminum Arctic enclosed top, good windows,original paint jeep has no bondo or old repairs nothing fizz caned or repaired it has dents and dings and scratches,the rear and tailgate are very solid all the front end pieces hood, fenders, fender wells. grill .firewall all are good no rust there is rest under fuel tank drive side, Has new OEM fuel tank, had the orig carb rebuilt new fuel pump and lines! Jeep starts right up doesn’t smoke goes in n out of gear and drives I have all the parts to go thru the brake system all parts go with jeep and I have spares,It has 90lbs of comp in all 4 cylls Fun project I can’t finish”

 
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1963 CJ-5 Missoula, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.

Could be a good price.

“Are you looking for a great project? This is the vehicle for you! 1963 Willys Jeep for sale $1000.00 or best offer. Cash only sale!”

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1955 CJ-3B Rapid City, SD **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

Has a custom half cab. It’s not road worthy.

“1955 Willys Jeep CJ3-B for parts. 4 wheel drive. Has custom enclosed cab with removable doors, Open rear cargo bed. Lock-out Hubs. Electric Fuel Pump. Brakes are Good. New Battery. Original 4 cyl motor Runs but starter sticks. NO TITLE. Vehicle is not road worthy. Comes with many extras, Starter (used), 2 New Electrical Wiring Harnesses, 2 extra tires on rims, 2 sets Brakes, Set of Snow Chains, Radiator Hoses, 6′ Heater Hose, Coolant expansion Tank, Repair Manuals and more. Sold “as is”. Can arrange shipping Transport.”

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Koenig CJ-5 Hardtop Madison, SD **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.

Looks like a good price. Seller has a Ramsey PTO and CJ-5 cage (won’t fit flat fenders) for sale, too.

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“Complete steel cab for CJ Jeep.
No rust it’s all there even the glass is intact. Just need nuts and bolts to mount it.
$300.00

Ramsey PTO winch. It turns by hand, it’s just the winch I have NO parts for the pto.
$150.00

Full roll cage came off a CJ5 but should fit any Jeep.
$200.00”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Colorado Springs, CO $3800

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Might have a modified Porter & Reed hardtop.

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/pts/d/colorado-springs-last-chance-yard-sale/7006409036.html

“Selling:1948 willyscj2a,Studebaker eng, re-built, trans&T-case,steering,brakes,12volt,dual front shocks,11″brakes,lockout hubs,turn signals,hard top,(have doors),rear seat,new glass,15x8Kelsey-Hayes wheels,good tires, clean title,cash only in full at time of purchase, cash&carry only”

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2 Kelly Hardtop Doors Eldorado, IL Make Offer

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I’m sure someone with a Kelly CJ-5 Hardtop could use these doors.

https://carbondale.craigslist.org/pts/d/eldorado-cj5-hard-doors/6979572694.html

“Pair of Willys Jeep early CJ5 hard top doors. Both have good glass but will need some cleaning up. Very rare”

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Koenig CJ-2A Hardtop Baldwinsville, NY $225

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Doors are a bit damaged.

https://syracuse.craigslist.org/pts/d/baldwinsville-cab-for-willys-jeep-cj2a/7002646709.html

“Complete cab for CJ2A. Yes some rust but all panels very solid. A tree fell on it so the bottom of the doors are a bit curled. Some glass broken – one door has unbroken glass. Has all original handles on both doors and rear window. Includes side closeout panels/door hinges. I acquired this for my early 60’s CJ5 but it is too short to fit.”

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1954 CJ-3B Roaring Fork Valley, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.

(10/02/2018) Looks in very good shape. Has a Koenig top. Might have a custom, lockable compartment in the dash?

“Beautiful ’54 Willy’s Jeep.. Rare with steel top.. Original motor, original trans.. original engine bay.. 6v.. Accessory original heater.. This Jeep turns heads like no other.. Everything works as should.. interior is mint.. no rust.. Don’t need help selling, no low ballers, don’t waste our time..”
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1950 CJ-V35/U Gilbert, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000

(09/15/2018) Mike’s selling this rare CJ-V35/U military CJ-3A.

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““This is a very Rare 1950 Willys CJV35/U Waterproof radio Jeep. Only 1000 of these were built in may of 1950 for the USMC. This was the only Military Contract Willys Radio Jeep between WW2 and Korea. Only a handful of these survive. These Jeeps were built on the Willys line side by side with CJ-3A’s but were upgraded at the Willys Factory for the USMC Contract to include a deep water fording kit, waterproof underhood components and other improvements that would later end up on the M-38. Included with this Jeep are many hard to find original parts. Tow Hooks, 2 Lifting Rings, Fuel Tank, Tool Box, Fording Kit, Air Cleaner, Floor Mount Generator casting, Headlight Rings, Pintle Hitch, PTO. The Jeep is running and driving and has new brakes installed. This is S/N CJV-10824. The body is all original except the Hood. The Drivetrain is all original including the V prefix engine that was only in this series of Jeeps. The Body is rough but restorable. The jeep runs, drives shifts and stops. Clean AZ Title. Ready to go to a new home. Email me a phone number and i will contact you.”

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1947 CJ-2A Fullerton, CA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2700. This was previously listed in Irvine.

(09/16/2019) From the pics, it looks like there was some good work done on this.

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“Very cool Willy’s Jeep all original drivetrain does not run. It looks like the cowl and windshield were grafted from a Willy’s wagon, and the steel cab is all one piece. Probably not a prototype vehicle or a relative to the CJ4, but a cool “missing link” CJ2a built with awesome craftsmanship 40+ years ago. Possibly a non-US made Jeep wagonette. Suicide doors latch. Great patina. This will be the coolest Jeep at Easter Jeep safari.”

 
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Year? CJ-2A Garden City, ID **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.

Listed as a 3A, the body is a 2A.

“I have a 1949-1953 (unsure exact year) Jeep willys CJ3A. Asking 3,000 OBO. I believe it has all original parts (sorry I am from out of state and will be driving up in a few weeks to get it sold), but I doubt it runs.”

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