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CJ-2A/3A Kelly Hardtop Cleveland, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550.

(12/18/2019) The top appears solid.

“WILLYS JEEP STEEL TOP WITH DOORS AND REAR GATE, FAIR CONDITION, SEE PICTURES. SHOULD FIT MB GP CJ2, ETC. TEXT”

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DJ-3A Hardtop Mount Kisco, NY $375

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $300. This looks to be the sliding type, based on the additional pic that shows the handle at the front of the door. Technically, this is the DJ-3A version. The CJ-5 version of the top had windows. But, I believe this would fit a CJ-5.

(07/25/2019) There’s some rust on this top, but I can’t tell how deep it is.

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/somers-cj-5-hardtop-and-doors/7095069567.html

“Rare model jeep postal dispatch DJ3a hardtop, windshield, and doors
Windshield glass perfect, drivers door glass pefect… tailgate glass perfect…. passenger door glass missing and the door itself is a bit rough”

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1950 CJ-3A Woodinville, WA $4995

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UPDATE: Still Available .

(04/04/2015) Nice looking jeep. Front brakes currently disassembled.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/bothell-1950-willys-cj3a-flatfender-jeep/7092899656.html

“1950 Willys CJ3A Civilian Flatfender. 95% stock, Flathead 4 cyl. 4 wheel drive, stored for 20+ years, few new improvements, Koeniq “Tin Top”, half roll cage, Diamond Plate corners and steps. Willys ready for restoration back to original or modify to whatever level. Has heavy duty detachable tow bar included. Have more photos, send email address if serious restorer / collector / hunter. Vehicle has not been started in 15 years. Was running when last parked. Front brake system currently partially dissembled. $4,995″

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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: 

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.
  2. It’s not clear when the transition occurred, but between late 1955 and 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 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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