This Koenig brochure highlights the early tops made by the company. This brochure was produced circa 1948.
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1947 CJ-2A Bremerton, WA $4300
I wonder if that Big Block is hooked to a T-90?
“1947 Jeep CJ-2A, original PTO winch, 401 Big Block, Flowmaster dual exhaust, full roll cage, aluminum Arctic Top, new starter solenoid, rebuilt starter, military front end, custom gas tank, brake rebuild (hard/soft lines, pads, etc), POR-15 interior coating, stock wheels on it now, also set of 31″ (non-matching). Jeep has collector plates ($200 value), never register again. Clean title. Driver door included, just not shown in photo.”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/1947-willys-jeep-cj-2a-4×4/6327777870.html
1948 CJ-2A Loveland, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Doesn’t run, but there’s some value here.
“1948 JEEP CJ2A civilian 4X4. Good condition to restore, little rust, light metal damage. No holes cut in dash.Very original. Seat frames without upholstery. Koenig steel top. Koenig pto winch. Free turning six cylinder flathead Studebaker engine, not running. Referbished radiator. 15″ wheels with fair tires. Six original 5″x16″ steel wheels without tires”
1964 CJ-6 Florence, AL **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $3500
(10/04/2015) Needs gas tank, but looks like a good price.
“1974 jeep cj6 304 v8,3speed,winch,good tires,full hardtop,needs gas tank”
CJ-6 Hardtop Longwood, FL $375
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/07/2017) Seller notes it needs some work.
“We have a jeep hardtop that came off of a 1974 Jeep CJ6 which is pretty rare. This hardtop needs work and has some rust but rare, can send more pics if interested”
https://orlando.craigslist.org/pts/d/hardtop-for-jeep-cj6-rare/6310240137.html
Steel Hardtop New Florence, Pa **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
(09/19/2017) Looks in good shape.
“Kelly all steel hard top and doors. Great condition. All glass in tact and everything works. Came off a 1963 CJ5. This will fit 1955-1975 CJ5s OR a 1976 and later CJ5 with a pre-1976 windshield frame (the tub perimeter didn’t change, just the windshield frame).”
1946 CJ-2A Sauk Center, MN $700
Rolling chassis.
“1946 willys jeep – needs engine”
https://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-jeep/6318418220.html
1970 Kelly Manufacturing Brochure
Will asked if I’d scan this brochure for him. In a post a couple days ago I thought the Bonanza III hardtop had wide glass pieces where the brown indents are, but it turns out those are just indents with dark brown simulated walnut stickers. This also shows that Kelly made Jeepster Commando and Bronco hardtops.
1955 CJ-5 Grandview, Tx $7500
Looks in good shape. Has a Kelly Hardtop.
“Perfect Texas Hunting Jeep
1955 Willys with detachable hard top, tow bar on front, gun rack
Repainted 2010- good condition”
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/perfect-texas-hunting-jeep/6301322952.html
Unusual Hardtop from Uruguay
Hugo, our eWillys correspondent from Uruguay, filed this report. He spotted this strange jeep, possibly a CJ-3A, with an unusual hardtop. He would have taken more pics, but its proximity behind the US embassy made snapping photos a little uncomfortable. So, he was in and out quickly!
I shared the photos with Fernando Vidal. He wrote back, “Actually, you can see ANY of weird adapting on vehicles in Uruguay… Uruguayans are customization specialists! Everyday on the roads and streets of Montevideo we use to spot many strange things on wheels of every kind. Uruguay never produced cars or trucks, which have always been imported as an expensive commodity, and its replacement parts were usually hard to find. The long term result is that they were used to the maximum (it’s common to find vehicles from the 40`s and 50`s being used as daily drivers). Creativity led to some horrendous (sometimes really funny) “frankensteins”, of vehicles from different decades stitched together on the most bizarre ways… “
1967 CJ-5 Santa Rosa, CA $1500
Bill shared this project. It looks like a cross between the Bonanza III and the standard cab. The Bonanza III had windows where the those horizontal indentations were located.
“I have a 1967 Jeep metal top metal doors body good shape been sitting on a ranch for a long time sold on a bill of sale”
Ad for an Autodyne Hardtop
UPDATE: A search revealed a second ad, this time in the December 1968 issue of Desert Magazine (pg 34). That same issue also included ad for VW fenders by the same company (pg 42).
This fiberglass hardtop for CJ-5s was advertised in the November 1968 issue of Four Wheeler. I’ve never run crossed one.
1968 Desert Magazine Ad of the VW fenders:
Koenig Hardtop Brochure
This was another good score off of eBay. I’ve seen the first few pages before, but not the last page with the all steel grain boxes.
1948 CJ-2A Laramie, WY $4800
Might be worth a look. Has a Koenig hardtop.
“Classic Jeep in great running order, just in time for hunting season. Top on or top off, you choose. This Jeep is a classic, fun to drive, fun to own. Call today and make an offer.”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/6310240406.html
1962 Kelly Hardtop Brochure
I snatched this awesome Kelly hardtop brochure off of eBay for a good price. It includes information on the Kelly Safari hardtop. What I like is that the brochure also documents the models numbers.
Also included was the price list (one that includes two different types of dispatchers) and an original order envelope. I also didn’t know that Kelly interacted with Kayline tops at one point. Based on a Kayline brochure, it appears that Kayline handled the territory west of the Mississippi, while Kelly sold Kayline tops east of the Mississippi.
1946 CJ-2A Maryland **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Looks rough.That’s a taller hardtop. I’m not certain what brand it is.
“1946 CJ-2A, clear title. Frame tag and cowl tag are present, matching, and match the title. The engine is RMC-marked on the top of the deck in front. The engine supposedly turns, but I have not tried to make it turn due to harmonic balancer being removed. There are extra parts included with this jeep. $1000.00. Located in MD near Baltimore”
Sears CJ-3B Hardtop Wilkes Barre, PA $100
Could use some paint.
“Have the hardtop and doors off a cj3b. Needs work. First $100 takes it. It will not last and it is aluminum.”
https://scranton.craigslist.org/pts/d/cj3b-hardtop/6292943518.html
CJ-3B Hardtop Cuddlebackville, NY $250
I can’t tell what brand this is.
“Hard top off 1954 CJ-3B $250”
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-jeep-parts/6311378641.html
Sears Hardtop Newark, NJ **SOLD**
Sears Hardtop Jersey Shore, PA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
Seller does not have the tailgate for it.
“This is a Sears Roebuck Aluminum Hard top for a cj2a. Includes everything except the tailgate. I do not have it. Doors have hinges and latches.”
1957 CJ-5 Butte, MT $9995
It’s very red, but looks in good shape.
“This is your chance to own a Vintage Classic Jeep. 1957 Willys CJ5 2 door 4×4 with a back seat. manual transmission, manual windows, New tires, runs and drives great. This Jeep is in excellent condition and priced to sell. ”
https://butte.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1957-willys-jeep/6289537128.html
1951 CJ-3A Post Falls, ID No Price
Has the Cab Enclosure hardtop.
“Jeep 1951 CJ3A Korean war radio cab, Small Block Chevy engine, Ford transmission, overdrive. Rear ends regeared with positrack (same gear ratio as 4 wheel drive Chevy pickup). Mopar brakes, 8000 lb. Warn wench (like new) and Warn hubs. Set up for dual batteries.”
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-1951-cj3a/6308699087.html
1966 CJ-6 Denver, CO $4100
They sent most of these to Africa??
“1966 Kaiser Willys Jeep CJ6. This is basically the CJ5 but 20 inches longer. Most of these went to Africa to be used as safari vehicles, so they’re not as prevalent as the CJ5. This one has been in our family for 30 years and kept in a barn on our mountain property for most of that time. There is some rust on the sides and undercarriage, but not nearly as bad as most. My uncle replaced the front seats, dash, and steering column with ones out of a Buick. I’m not sure about the actual mileage, but the V6 Dauntless runs great with no smoke. It has a 3 speed manual tranny with the Warn overdrive and dual exhaust. It is 4 wheel drive and has the factory Meyers hard top, but the previous owner mounted the rear lights on the back. Please feel free to email any questions. ”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1966-jeep-cj6/6308839739.html
1946 CJ-2A El Dorado Hills, CA $4000
Has the Cab Enclosure hardtop. No description provided.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/awesome-1946-jeep-willys/6308408622.html
CJ-3B Body Rathdrum, ID **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
(03/30/2017) Interesting story. The 3B hood with the louvres is unusual.
“I purchased this to turn into my dream FrankenWillys, stretched to allow 3 rows of seats. When I called the Idaho DOT, everything went well until I said “stretch”. Apparently that makes it a new vehicle, that would need to meet current safety standards (airbags, etc.). So I set my dream aside and bought a CJ8 as a compromise. I need to get the CJ3 out of the garage, so I can get the CJ8 fixed up.
Most of the CJ3 B body has been sandblasted. If it is gray in the picture, it is likely sandblasted. The floor has rust, see pictures, but overall it is in good condition for an old Willys. Comes with Koenig steel top. The top comes with a set of full doors. There is also a set of half doors. There is a spare firewall to replace the original firewall that was cut out for a V8.”