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This is a CJ-2A with a Meyers-made Sears Top and a DJ dry gauze air cleaner.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/305161411224153
“Up for sale is this 1950’s Jeep. I don’t know a lot about this, just looking to get rid of it. Contact me for more info or to come see it.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/19/2021) Listed as a 1942, I’m guessing this is a CJ-2A. It’s got a Sears/Allstate Meyers-made hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/499034301493290
“Need to be restored motor is not seized it all there bill of sale best offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
Only the one pic. Has a Koenig hardtop. Looks promising.
“Just call with any questions, or leave us number and I’ll get back with u. It’s good shape and runs”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3150.
This CJ-5 needs some love, but it looks promising. It’s powered by a diesel. It’s got a Koenig hardtop.
“1957 diesel willys jeep pto clutch driven winch no rust holes ran when parked 2-3 years ago open to trades serious inquiries only please”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/27/2021) This looks like the airpot jeep that Andy used to own. If so, I saw this one in person back in 2011.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/233890698533552
“Cj2a 1947 runs and drives needs to be restored”
This CJ-5 has an M-38a1 “arctic” top with the wood doors. It seems in reasonably good shape. The side of the body threw me a bit as it appears to lack the “JEEP” stamps on the cowl sides. However, the passenger side looks like it may have had some bondo work, so that may explain why this lacks the stamp (likely either cut and repaired OR bondoed over OR both).
The seller included pics of a text message where some anonymous expert labeled the jeep a “ch3a”[assuming they meant CJ-3A), based on the “one-piece windshield”. The texter continued, writing, “In military lingo I believe it is a m38 … My best guess it is a 47/48 is is definitely military because of the gas cap.”
Hmmm …
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/470642740657768
“1958 Willys Jeep cj5 hard top project in assembly phase. Parts cleaned painted surfaced for gaskets. On most parts. Block still needs to go to machine chop. Transmission ready for assembly T case is intact. PO did axles and hubs. Before purchase so it rolls. PO also gave a manual and a kizer willys mag for parts most the stuff is outlined With some notes from PO.
Lots of work has been done to this already & lots of leg work already done lots of new parts already new brake lines new brakes new U joints diffs serviced hubs are packed I would really like to see this go to a good home to run someday. Sooner than later I just don’t have the time My loss is your gain. In the kizer willys mag I found the tub of this Jeep $4700 Let alone all the new parts. Already purchased countless man hours already done dismantling cleaning resurfacing. Somethings already reassembly I’d say it’s a steal”
David M. Barlow posted this photo of a jeep top his father made while serving in the Pacific on the island of Peleliu during WWII. Now we know where George Barris got the idea for the Model “T” Buggy top, lol.
PHOTO CREDIT: David M. Barlow https://www.facebook.com/groups/171273526715147/permalink/1086718468503977
George Barris’ Model “T” Buggy:
UPDATE **SOLD** Was auctioned.
This CJ-2A with a Sears Deluxe top will be auctioned June 5th (https://morrisauctions.com/2021/06/05/).
“TO BE SOLD AT FARM AUCTION June 5th.
See sale bill at http://morrisauctions.com/
1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A – runs good
4 X 4 High/Low
4 cylinder
3 speed manual transmission
39K miles
Brakes were looked at and repairs made as needed.
Aluminum Topper
Back seat
Have owned for 50 years”
This has a Blue Star hardtop.
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/d/tulsa-1948-willys-v8-jeep/7326417737.html
“48 Willys with chevy v8. Runs and drives. Needs brakes gone thru due to sitting”
UPDATE: The October 1962 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine included an ad for the Harris top and doors, along with an article.
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Originally Posted October 07, 2017: Here’s a rare Harris Dura-Door one-page brochure on eBay. This fiberglass half door produced out of Bakersfield, California, for CJ-5s was also advertised in Four Wheel Magazine (see ad at bottom).
This ad appeared in several Four Wheeler issues, including the June 1966 issue. I’d have to guess that by 1966, Harris had dropped its soft top product and focused on the dura-doors for jeeps.
