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UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/26/2020) Appears to have a little wear, but a good price.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/d/walnut-creek-willys-jeep-stanless-steel/7096842831.html
“For sale one stainless steel jeep tailgate for CJ2-CJ5
Measures 36 inches wide by 15 inches high
No logo on tailgate”
UPDATE: This post has been updated with more pics. Also, there is currently a Kelly Hub brochure on eBay.
In May of 1957, DA Ruben L. Beck filed a patent for a new hub design. Beck was a dreamer and like many dreamers, some saw him a genius while others thought him just plain crazy. Beck’s goal was to create a simple, but effective, four-wheel-drive hub.
Beck had already made an early impact in the jeep world, when he founded D.L. Beck Manfucaturing in Middleport, Ohio, a company that made hardtops (see Beck hardtop history here).
Beck sold his hardtop company to Hubert A. Kelly, in the 1950s but Beck and Kelly remained in contact. The date of the sale, thought once to be 1951, is less clear after this document hit eBay in 2014. It indicates Beck was still selling hardtops in 1954.
No matter when the sale occurred, Hubert took control. It wasn’t long after the patent filing that Mike Kelly, Hubert Kelly’s descendent, remembered seeing the hubs for the first time. He thought that was about 1958. I asked that he review the patent and Mike sent me the following notes:
“The Kelly Self Locking Hub I knew a was little different than the one pictured in the patent drawing. The housing was larger in diameter and had reliefs milled along the outside to allow clearance for the mounting bolts. The internal parts looked very similar to what I remember. I’m pretty sure the final Kelly product was a Beck design. I don’t recall anyone else working on it.
The hubs were manufactured in Charleston West Virginia. We already had an large machine shop there on Broad St. So moving production from Ohio to West Virgina was only logical. I know the assembling the hubs could be “interesting” if you weren’t watching what you were doing. Putting the internal workings together with the ball bearings being under spring pressure woke up more than one man who wasn’t paying attention.”
No pics provided.
https://austin.craigslist.org/snw/d/west-point-jeep-parts/7091091266.html
“1950 CJ3A Rolling Chassis with Jeep F161 6 cylinder engine. Good grill. usable fenders and hood, body junk! No title. Comes with an extra L134 engine, two good L134 heads, 2 repairable CJ5 fenders, two military Jerry can holders,one bell housing, one red Jerry can, one heavy duty brush guard, one extra Jeep wheel, one radiator with a good copper core (fits pickup or wagon)and boxes of gears, shafts, speedometer heads, one T84 shift plate,one mirror assembly, and several buckets of bolts, nuts, and small parts.
This Jeep was to be my next rebuild, but at 79 years old, I decided to clean house and give it up. Most of the parts are an accumulation of parts from Jeeps that I restored over the last 50 years.Two of my Nephews have Jeeps that I passed along to them. One is a 67 CJ5 with a V6 engine and is for sale for $4500.00 and the other is a 1942 GPW that is 85% original and is for sale for $9,000. Both run very well. Both Jeeps are in Winchester
I will consider any reasonable offer on the CJ3A and parts. The price on the GPW is firm but the 67 price is negotiable. The CJ3A and part’s price is also negotiable and will consider any reasonable offer for all of it as one package. The two flat heads sell at Kaiser Willys for $300.00 ((new) and the L134 engine block (new) is $2000.00.”
There could be some value here (We’ve see worse for more). Only the one pic provided.
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/wenatchee-1957-willys-jeep/7093544095.html
“1957 Willys Jeep. It’s rough and is a project. I’ve only owned it a short time and have never even tried to start it but I know it’ll take a lot of work. I do have a title but it hasn’t been licensed for many years.”
This old package of Buckeye Silver Liquid Iron includes an endorsement by Willys Motors, Inc.
View all the information on eBay
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR ONE/1 USED RARE/VINTAGE ORIGINAL BOX CONTAINING BUCKEYE SILVER SHIELD LIQUID IRON TESTED & INDORSED BY WILLYS MOTORS.
MADE BY BUCKEYE PAINT AND CHEMICAL CORP. OF TOLEDO OHIO, ALSO HOME OF THE WILLYS JEEP.
ITS A 2 PART ADHESIVE AND FILLER. BOTH PARTS ARE IN THE BOX.
THE HARDENER IS STILL IN LIQUID FORM. THE LIQUID IRON LOOKS MORE OF A PASTE. I DID NOT OPEN EITHER ONE OF THE CONTAINERS.
GREAT GRAPHICS ON BOX. GREAT IMAGE OF A WILLYS JEEP CJ5.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Includes a variety of extras.
“Selling my awesome collection of 2 1961 willys CJ5 JEEPS with lots of extras 2 complete running machines with solid frames and body you will not find a better pair of these jeeps will be adding more pictures and info throughout the day and questions”
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
“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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UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/132385384566178/
(08/29/2019) “1956 Jeep cj5 trench a Jeep This is a very rare Jeep very few were made like this. It is a complete Jeep with all the pto’s and parts for trencher only thing missing is back chain covers This is a project does not run Frame is bent and body is rough Does not have title or vin plate I have a 55 parts Jeep that comes with it that has a good frame and vin tag no title Will provide a bill of sale This is a project I picked up and just don’t have tome to dedicate to it have to finish my projects will sale with parts Jeep for $2200or $1800 without parts Jeep”
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.
This photo shows the same jeep from the side. You can see the lack of side windows.
This image seems to show a Jeepster Commando version of the CJ-5-camper concept. It’s unclear to me whether this was a prototype design or someone’s custom creation. Anyone ever seen other pics of this?
For this eBay auction, this image has been applied to a metal sign.
View all the information on eBay
“Vintage Jeep With Camper Extension New Metal Sign: Toledo, Ohio
Suitable for framing or hanging, has pre drilled holes. A nice piece of 20th century history.
Great coloration in the sign.
The sign measures 9″ x 12″
Watermark will not appear on your purchased sign.
This sign is also available in 12″ x 16″ size for $29.88
Please message if you are interested in the larger size.
This sign has a high quality baked on gloss finish, and is made in America
Sign is crafted of aircraft grade quality aluminum.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/14/2020) Could be some value here. The jeeps won’t be sold separately.
https://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/d/easton-2-jeep-cjs-66-cj5-63-cj5/7069306777.html
“2 Willys Jeeps. One 1966 (Estimate no title) and One 1963 with Title. The red one is in poor condition but runs and drives. No brakes but parking brake does work. Plow does work but it’s manual angle. The front leaf springs are both broken. The white Jeep has an engine but is locked up. It has oil in the engine and I did put ATF in the cylinders but that’s as far as I got. It is also missing the radiator and heater core along with the starter and generator. I guess someone stole them for scrap before I bought it. I bought this one from an auction. I found the last PA registration in the glove box. Body is in great shape compared to the red one. I was going to build one good Jeep from the 2. Will not sell Jeeps separate. The title to the red one has to be changed before it leaves the property. $2500.00
I have had a lot of emails about selling the Jeep separate or selling Parts off of the Jeeps. The Jeeps will not be sold separately. There will be no parts sold off of either Jeep. They either go together or they will stay here and hang out.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(02/19/2020) Has later model fenders. Looks in good shape.
“Beautiful fully restored 61 willy’s CJ6 (21″ longer than cj5). All mechanical rebuilt. Looks and drives amazing.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Not sure how much value is here.
“1946 Willy’s last ran in 2009 needs work but have the original motor and a 1955 currently runs but breaks are froze call if interested 3,500$ or will trade for trike or three wheeled motorcycle”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(02/26/2020) Could be some value here.
“We have two 194? Jeep Willys. Want to sale both together. $1500 Obo.”
Seller has a rolling chassis, among other parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2548278722120591/
“Random Parts for CJ2A, CJ3B, CJ5 Jeeps”
These might be a set of Renegade rims.
http://www.earlycj5.com/xf_cj5/index.php?threads/renegade-rims-15×7-forged.140801/
“I have a set of 4 Renegade rims. 5×5.5” bolt pattern. I’m not sure, but I believe these are original to the 72-75 renegades, but will fit any CJ.
They are all stamped “FORGED” on the back side. Also a number is found stamped on each rim. 3 have the number 3153655, and 1 has the number 3153542. These numbers don’t mean much to me, but they may to someone.
These are in really nice shape with no damage and should look like new with a good polishing. $400 for the set. Would consider shipping at your expense, but pickup in Newtown CT preferred.”
UPDATE: Mario shared his newest flea market find. It’s a Ford GPA Seep shaped lighter that holds a lighter similar to the small flat fender jeep lighter shown below.
While searching for another example of the above SEEP lighter, I discovered someone made a SEEP ashtray. It may have been a one-off build, but it’s neat none-the-less:
From the Collectors Weekly website: “This is another more unusual piece of trench art. This model is 6″ long and stands about 1 3/4” tall. The body is of shell brass and the wheels are “42” and “43” dated .50 cal rounds. The headlights are smaller rifle brass cartridges, dated “43”. The center portion lifts out for cleaning.”
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Original Post (Feb 2020): I just returned from a quick trip to Seattle, so limited updates today.
While there, I picked up three different sizes of Jeep lighters (thanks to Dan)! I plan to keep one of each and will sell some of the others. I tried to price these on eBay, but none of these are currently on eBay.
The largest one is particularly cool (far right). To ignite it, you collapse the steering wheel; the fire shoots out the hood. I’ll get a video of it tomorrow. The smaller ones are surprisingly heavy.
Has lots of updates.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/snw/d/dixon-1953-willys-cj3b/7083739074.html
“1953 willys CJ-3B (reg as ‘48 for some reason) (it’s small like an atv so I posted it here)
Flatfender high hood 4×4
Clean title
Current reg, Runs and drives, needs some minor maintenance and improvements (imho)
cj5 frame and engine (oddfire 225 v6)
Good compression
Good 2 barrel Rochester carb (needs a little tuning)
sm420 4 speed transmission with AA adapter
Twin stick Dana 20 transfer case (drips, of course)
SOA cj7 axles, 4.56 gears (amc20 rear with Detroit and one piece shafts, Dana 30 front with lockright)
New front u joints, calipers, rotors, pads, ss lines (one drips)
Warn hubs
YJ springs
6 point cage
36” tsl’s, black rims. Spare set of champion bead locks and rings included
New front driveshaft
Power steering
Manual brakes
Windshield frame not installed (have two, one banged up, one straight, neither have glass)
Autometer gauges (loose ground wire somewhere)
12v air compressor mounted on firewall (was for air lockers in previous axles)
Spare headers (straighter then than the currently installed ones)
Great project”
Includes a Warn OD. I wonder if the light on the inside dash is for monitoring the blinkers.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/d/palisade-1963-cj5-tuxedo-park-jeep/7079275978.html
“1963 jeep cj5
VIN: 57548151366
condition: fair
cylinders: 4 cylinders
drive: 4wd
fuel: gas
odometer: 56567
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: other
1963 willys Cj5 jeep tuxedo park edition original Indian ceramic paint , hard top, 134 F head 4 cylinder 3 speed warn overdrive 56,567 original miles runs good $4500 obo”
ModMike spotted this one. The Vin indicates this is a 1966 CJ-5 Tux Park. It might be good for some parts. It runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/473624636455516/
“Rusty all original drive train all matching numbers. Runs not sure of the year.”
I don’t think I’ve seen that version of the “How to use 4WD” booklet.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/901489286987742/
“Selling my 1961 Willys CJ five runs and drives comes with a complete working plow set up that is original tons of paperwork and history message me with any questions I have others for sale as well”
Blaine spotted this Tux Park IV accidentally listed under the trailers category. Could be worth a look. I can’t tell if there is some whitish spray paint on the lower half of the doors or if that is caused by shadows.
https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/tro/d/klickitat-65-jeep-tuxedo-park-mark-4/7077421761.html
“1965 Jeep Tuxedo Park Mark 4, 58000 miles, no rot , steel top, good tires $8500.00”
This 1956 CJ-5/CJ-6/CJ-3B brochure targeted the export market. It’s form number is Form W-250-6X, however it looks nothing like it’s Form W-250-6 CJ-5 brochure counter part. It’s larger and folds out to 17″ x 22″ (vs 17″ x 11″ for the domestic version). Why re-use the form number, but make the brochure wholly different from the domestic brochure? I haven’t a clue.
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $400.
Unclear what value is here.
“CJ3B – CJ5 Want to sell as a pair”
This runs and drives. It could be a solid, good buy.
https://missoula.craigslist.org/pts/d/missoula-willys-jeep/7069326684.html
“Runs and drives body in good shape”
