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Rolling chassis.
“1946 willys jeep – needs engine”
https://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-jeep/6318418220.html
Will asked if I’d scan this brochure for him. In a post a couple days ago I thought the Bonanza III hardtop had wide glass pieces where the brown indents are, but it turns out those are just indents with dark brown simulated walnut stickers. This also shows that Kelly made Jeepster Commando and Bronco hardtops.
Looks in good shape. Has a Kelly Hardtop.
“Perfect Texas Hunting Jeep
1955 Willys with detachable hard top, tow bar on front, gun rack
Repainted 2010- good condition”
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/perfect-texas-hunting-jeep/6301322952.html
Hugo, our eWillys correspondent from Uruguay, filed this report. He spotted this strange jeep, possibly a CJ-3A, with an unusual hardtop. He would have taken more pics, but its proximity behind the US embassy made snapping photos a little uncomfortable. So, he was in and out quickly!
I shared the photos with Fernando Vidal. He wrote back, “Actually, you can see ANY of weird adapting on vehicles in Uruguay… Uruguayans are customization specialists! Everyday on the roads and streets of Montevideo we use to spot many strange things on wheels of every kind. Uruguay never produced cars or trucks, which have always been imported as an expensive commodity, and its replacement parts were usually hard to find. The long term result is that they were used to the maximum (it’s common to find vehicles from the 40`s and 50`s being used as daily drivers). Creativity led to some horrendous (sometimes really funny) “frankensteins”, of vehicles from different decades stitched together on the most bizarre ways… “
Bill shared this project. It looks like a cross between the Bonanza III and the standard cab. The Bonanza III had windows where the those horizontal indentations were located.
“I have a 1967 Jeep metal top metal doors body good shape been sitting on a ranch for a long time sold on a bill of sale”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/6273560897.html
UPDATE: A search revealed a second ad, this time in the December 1968 issue of Desert Magazine (pg 34). That same issue also included ad for VW fenders by the same company (pg 42).
This fiberglass hardtop for CJ-5s was advertised in the November 1968 issue of Four Wheeler. I’ve never run crossed one.
1968 Desert Magazine Ad of the VW fenders:
This was another good score off of eBay. I’ve seen the first few pages before, but not the last page with the all steel grain boxes.
Might be worth a look. Has a Koenig hardtop.
“Classic Jeep in great running order, just in time for hunting season. Top on or top off, you choose. This Jeep is a classic, fun to drive, fun to own. Call today and make an offer.”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/6310240406.html
I snatched this awesome Kelly hardtop brochure off of eBay for a good price. It includes information on the Kelly Safari hardtop. What I like is that the brochure also documents the models numbers.
Also included was the price list (one that includes two different types of dispatchers) and an original order envelope. I also didn’t know that Kelly interacted with Kayline tops at one point. Based on a Kayline brochure, it appears that Kayline handled the territory west of the Mississippi, while Kelly sold Kayline tops east of the Mississippi.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Looks rough.That’s a taller hardtop. I’m not certain what brand it is.
“1946 CJ-2A, clear title. Frame tag and cowl tag are present, matching, and match the title. The engine is RMC-marked on the top of the deck in front. The engine supposedly turns, but I have not tried to make it turn due to harmonic balancer being removed. There are extra parts included with this jeep. $1000.00. Located in MD near Baltimore”
Could use some paint.
“Have the hardtop and doors off a cj3b. Needs work. First $100 takes it. It will not last and it is aluminum.”
https://scranton.craigslist.org/pts/d/cj3b-hardtop/6292943518.html
I can’t tell what brand this is.
“Hard top off 1954 CJ-3B $250”
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-jeep-parts/6311378641.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $649.
Appears to be aluminum.
“up sale is a 1940’s Jeep Willy’s top and doors”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
Seller does not have the tailgate for it.
“This is a Sears Roebuck Aluminum Hard top for a cj2a. Includes everything except the tailgate. I do not have it. Doors have hinges and latches.”
It’s very red, but looks in good shape.
“This is your chance to own a Vintage Classic Jeep. 1957 Willys CJ5 2 door 4×4 with a back seat. manual transmission, manual windows, New tires, runs and drives great. This Jeep is in excellent condition and priced to sell. ”
https://butte.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1957-willys-jeep/6289537128.html
Has the Cab Enclosure hardtop.
“Jeep 1951 CJ3A Korean war radio cab, Small Block Chevy engine, Ford transmission, overdrive. Rear ends regeared with positrack (same gear ratio as 4 wheel drive Chevy pickup). Mopar brakes, 8000 lb. Warn wench (like new) and Warn hubs. Set up for dual batteries.”
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-1951-cj3a/6308699087.html
They sent most of these to Africa??
“1966 Kaiser Willys Jeep CJ6. This is basically the CJ5 but 20 inches longer. Most of these went to Africa to be used as safari vehicles, so they’re not as prevalent as the CJ5. This one has been in our family for 30 years and kept in a barn on our mountain property for most of that time. There is some rust on the sides and undercarriage, but not nearly as bad as most. My uncle replaced the front seats, dash, and steering column with ones out of a Buick. I’m not sure about the actual mileage, but the V6 Dauntless runs great with no smoke. It has a 3 speed manual tranny with the Warn overdrive and dual exhaust. It is 4 wheel drive and has the factory Meyers hard top, but the previous owner mounted the rear lights on the back. Please feel free to email any questions. ”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1966-jeep-cj6/6308839739.html
Has the Cab Enclosure hardtop. No description provided.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/awesome-1946-jeep-willys/6308408622.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
(03/30/2017) Interesting story. The 3B hood with the louvres is unusual.
“I purchased this to turn into my dream FrankenWillys, stretched to allow 3 rows of seats. When I called the Idaho DOT, everything went well until I said “stretch”. Apparently that makes it a new vehicle, that would need to meet current safety standards (airbags, etc.). So I set my dream aside and bought a CJ8 as a compromise. I need to get the CJ3 out of the garage, so I can get the CJ8 fixed up.
Most of the CJ3 B body has been sandblasted. If it is gray in the picture, it is likely sandblasted. The floor has rust, see pictures, but overall it is in good condition for an old Willys. Comes with Koenig steel top. The top comes with a set of full doors. There is also a set of half doors. There is a spare firewall to replace the original firewall that was cut out for a V8.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $6500.
Joe-in-Mesa, think Jan will agree to a plow jeep? You’ll be prepared in case it snows 🙂
“Antique WWII “Willy” Jeep with attached Snow Plow
Was driven in Williams, Az until 1992. From 1993 – now parked in garage in Gilbert and not used.
Exterior of basic jeep looks solid. Interior needs lots of work.
Custom cab cover very worn. See pictures for condition.
Snow plow worth around 1K.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/04/2017) Listed as a 1941, it looks more like a ’46 CJ-2A.
“1941 Willy’s Jeep
$1,000 obo
clean title”
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/d/1941-willys-jeep/6284431951.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/18/2017) It might have a rear PTO based on the comments in the text.
“I have a nice antique 1954 CJ 3B Willys Jeep for any jeep lover this is the end of the world vehicle four-wheel-drive clean title use as is or restore this week I will let you hook up a PTO and you can run farm equipment or log splitters over the ads you can think of looking to trade for something like motorcycle golf cart firearms throw me an offer what I can’t refuse”
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bar/d/1954-cj-3b-willys-jeep/6267820274.html
Looks like a solid CJ-5. I like the canvas half-doors.
“65 Jeep, Buick V6, runs great, 4 wheel drive, Hard top with full doors and half canvas doors. Current tags ready to go to the hills. New tires, open tail gate and lift hatch. Also has luggage rack for top.”
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/1965-willys-jeep/6299153779.html
This Kelly Manufacturing “Safari” Hardtop postcard was for sale on eBay. I’ve never run across a brochure for this.
Looks like a fair price.
“Hard Top for a CJ-2A or CJ-3A. All aluminum Sear’s hard top.”
https://fingerlakes.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-cj-2a-hard-top/6296190793.html
