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1947 CJ-2A Chassis Westfield, NJ $3000

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Refurbed chassis that might work for someone.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/405737584534352

“1947 cj2a Fully restored willys jeep chassy and motor.with brand new fuel cell.and radiator.350 chevy small block with 82,000 miles”

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History of Bikini/Bimini Tops?

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UPDATE IV: Barney sent a photo of his rare Whitco Bikini Top attached to a 1971 CJ-5 (with his dog Manny smiling in the back). While not exactly like the bikini tops we saw in the later 1970s, it likely represents the first production example of what became the bikini top (if defined by attached to the windshield in the front and held in place by straps in the back)

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UPDATE III: It appears the definition of the Bimini top is that it is open in the front, which isn’t consistent with the tops we’re discussing below ….  I’m trying to determine when/where the top cover originated that, in the front, connects to the windshield, then goes over a mid-bar (usually a roll bar), and, in the back, is held in place by two straps from either side of the top.

Here’s a DIY Bikini top made from a 4-by-4-foot canvas tarp via Four Wheeler Mag: https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/diy-bikini-top-willys-jeep/

UPDATE II: This Whitco brochure shows that the company was advertising a “Bikini” top during the 1960s, though it isn’t the design of top (like the one below) I was hoping to document. This top is closer to a Surrey top design.

UPDATE: Vernon notes that these were also called Bimini tops, a term I think came from the boating world?

Maury asked me if I knew when bikini tops were first produced. I don’t have any information on this.  My guess is they arrived for jeeps in the mid-1970s as none of my earlier parts catalogs show the bikini top as an option. Anyone remember when they first started seeing them?

Pic for reference:

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1947 CJ-2A Franklinville, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was For Trade.

Lots of custom work on this flattie.

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“Looking for trade offers only really, not even sure I want to let it go. Just bored and looking for the next thing to tinker on since I don’t have room to store them.

1947 steel tub Willys CJ2a stretched about a foot and sitting on a 1979 CJ5 chassis. YJ springs, fresh built 258 (built by Steve Damon) oil catch can, crane cam/lifters, heavy crankshaft (early model with 7 counterweights great for low rpm no-stall) Keith black pistons, head and block surfaced, T18 4 speed with 6.32:1 low gear, D20 transfer case, Ford 9″ rear end & D30 front (with lockers) 3:54 gears, 35×15 tires, custom oak dash/center console with all SpeedHut gauges (GPS speedo), hi-output single wire charging system, Kicker speaker pods, kicker amp/10” sub, integrated roll bar, Griffin radiator, MSD ign, “monstaliner” coating on body, no rust many more pics and parts but this is getting long.

I like all sorts of vehicles so shoot me a [worthy] trade offer and if I’m interested I’ll message you back to exchange more”

 
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1970 Struck Mini Beep Wayne, NJ $2800

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This appears setup for a snow(?) blade. It is unclear if it was ever a mower.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/885404889012691/

“1970 Struck mini beep this is the all metal 4 wheel drive model very rare $2800 takes it ..located in Wayne NJ. . Mini dozer jeep”

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1949 CJ-3A Coventry, CT $16,000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $16,000.

(08/02/2021) Bill shared the ad for this former Texas Gas Transmission Corp jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/645857763441193

“1949 Willy’s Jeep CJ3-A in awsome shape. All you have to do is enjoy. All of the work has been done. Here is a list of the repairs:
New Starter, new battery cables, new front and rear brakes, new emergency brake, new master cylinder, new clutch, carburetor rebuilt, choke connected, oil and filter change, new directional signals, steering shaft column rebuilt, reseal transmission and transfer case.
20,200 miles”

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1956 CJ-5 New Gloucester, ME **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Looks like there is parts value here. That front bumper must have hit something very hard!

“Selling a 1956 Jeep Willys CJ5. I got this years ago in the hopes of restoring it, but never found the time. It was running when i got it. So, all of the major parts and pieces are there. It is not road worthy without some restoration. Selling it as is. You will need a trailer to pick it up.”

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1948 CJ-2A Oakridge, NJ $5000

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This has a funky half-cab, but it runs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/545217443489774

“Stock jeep with power angle plow. 4 cylinder, 3 speed. Brand new wrangler radial tires. 4 wheel drive. Converted to 12 volt electrical system. Brand new brakes, master cylinder, wheel cylinders and pads. Runs drives and stops. It’s an old jeep so it’s got some rust but nothing detrimental. All body mounts are good. Mileage is unknown but it still runs”

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Year? Flattie Pahrump, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** WAS $1000.

This old racer has a fiberglass front clip that looks in good shape. The cage looks worth a few hundred as well. There seems to be some “sweet temptation” here.

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“195ish jeep cj2 or cj3 tub. Has No engine or transmission. Frame appears to have been cut on the front? Fiberglass hood and front fenders one piece. No title, appears to have been raced or play in the dunes. What you see in the pictures is all I know”

 
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Meyer Hardtop Doors Freedom, ME $150

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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”

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1961 CJ-3B Easton, PA $500

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Looks like some parts value here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4755062871181753

“Jeep Parts Vehicle – No title, For Parts Only. Body parts ,”F” Head engine, Axles, Transmission, Transfer case, Wheels, Tires, Roller”

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