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1950 CJ-3A Caledonia, IL $3500

November 13, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: still Available.

The serial number indicates this is a 1950 CJ-3A. It’s unclear why the title lists it as a 1946. This has a Sears-branded Deluxe hardtop and EasyLok hubs.

https://rockford.craigslist.org/cto/d/caledonia-willys-jeep-1950-cj3a/7551364386.html


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“CJ3A – 48114- which by numbers is a 53 yet title says 46. Restore started – frame has been POR, engine was gone through. Body very solid. The tool box top is gone and this is worst corroded part of floor. Has heater and all trans/transfer case are there inside the cab. L 134 engine. Steering box is shot. Tub has a repair to outer panel under passenger door you can see some rivets in the pic. Hardtop is all aluminum the brown material you see is old insulation falling off. Some Floor panels I can Facetime video for a real full inspection.
Possibly delivery/ meet half way. If you have a Jeep/Willys I would consider some trade towards a 65-69 Jeep.
I also can offer possibly delivery or a half way meet up for a reasonable price.
More pictures available on request.
Clean open Kansas title.”

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1948 CJ-2A Ovando, MT **SOLD**

November 11, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

(02/01/2022) Listed as a 1949, the serial number for the chassis is near the end of the 1948 production run. This lacks an engine. The hardtop does appear custom.

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“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep. $2000/obo. Sincere, old Montana jeep, surprisingly rust-free body, some bondo. No motor. Title (Helena, 1971); title says 1949 but I was informed the serial number is 1948 production. Unique, custom, well-built, steel full cab, therefore no original windshield frame or tailgate. Floors minor rust-out, bed very solid and straight, toolbox replaced. Some metal sheeting tacked on exterior of body. Original radiator and toolbox lid included. 16” rims, tires have air but need replaced”

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Unknown Green Hardtop

November 3, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, Parts • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: I learned this top was manufactured by a metal worker who manufactured tops for custom tractor trailer companies. He couldn’t find the top he wanted, to he made this one. 

I was asked to look at a top located in Oklahoma last night on a Facebook group. It turned out to be one I’d never seen. Anyone ever seen one like this?

This first photo shows multiple unusual accents. First, the rear roof lines are unlike any other top I’ve seen. The rear of the roof looks to be a 90 degree angle, but at the sides, there is a slope that moves towards the front to hug the rounded edges. The roof’s edges look to be sectioned as goes over the edge, rather than round.  The hinge-type is different. The existence of a wiper suggests it may have been constructed later than most vintage tops (or added onto the top at a later date). The windows appear appear standard sized, as if reused from a Kelly, Koenig, or Meyer hardtop. The front of the top edges inward towards the front, suggestion it was made for a flat fender.
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These doors have been indented in a way that allows for a flat piece of glass or plastic. They also look to be suicide doors, with the handle at the front and hinges in back.

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The windshield might be the most unusual aspect. Given its short heigh, I think it might be for a CJ-3B.

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1964 CJ-3B Seneca, SC $5500

October 30, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Tom shared this intriguing late model CJ-3B. It hasn’t run in a couple years, but there is a lot to like here. It looks to be low/no rust with a Government data plate and a ventilating windshield. This looks like a true barn find.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/499957622151226

“1964 Military Willys High Hood Jeep CJ3B. 56k Original miles was running over 2 years ago. I have the title.”

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1947 CJ-2A LaPryor, TX $2200

October 21, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $2200.

(07/25/2022) This has some body rot, but there may be some parts value here.

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bar/d/la-pryor-1947-willys-cj2a-trade/7544342578.html

“1947 Willys CJ2A. Barn find. Comes with Engine, transmission, transfer case, axles, 5 new tires, hard top and full doors. Missing interior. Glass broken. Floor boards rusted and will need replacement. No title. Willing to trade for nanny goats, heifers, quality hay, covered livestock trailer or $2500 cash.”

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1970s Sears Installation Docs

October 18, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Documents, Features • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This documentation came from a friend. It accompanied a Sears Deluxe hardtop, though for some reason it shows the simpler hardtop instructions. Maybe the owner of this document lost the rest of the instructions? Either way, this might be useful to someone. 
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Cab-Enclosure Hardtop Phoenicia, NY **SOLD**

October 13, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Parts • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.

Glenn shared this ad. Andy is selling this arctic style hardtop. It includes doors and windshield.

“Willys M38 arctic hardtop kit. All aluminum used to have glass windows but now plexi. Comes with aluminum doors and front windshield more pictures of doors and windshield to come soon thanks for looking”

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1973 CJ-5 Tekoa, WA $4500

October 11, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This eastern Washington jeep might be worth a look. It’s got a Kelly hardtop. Those rims aren’t very common in the west.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1673475853050192

“1973 Jeep, 304 AMC, RV cam, fenderwell headers. 3 speed, AMC posi rear axel, Dana 30 front. Very good condition all steel body, steel hard top, factory 6 point roll bar. Warn winch. 70’s turbine wheels never mounted Pro Comp MT tires-32×10.50. Would run well but accelerator pump went bad, needs carb rebuilt. Good driver after that. Needs a bit of work but great for project or winter driver. $4500 obo. More photos available on request”

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