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Ad for an Autodyne Hardtop

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

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). 
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This fiberglass hardtop for CJ-5s was advertised in the November 1968 issue of Four Wheeler. I’ve never run crossed one.

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1968 Desert Magazine Ad of the VW fenders:

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Koenig Hardtop Brochure

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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.

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1948 CJ-2A Laramie, WY $4800

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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

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1962 Kelly Hardtop Brochure

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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.

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1946 CJ-2A Maryland **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

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”

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Sears CJ-3B Hardtop Wilkes Barre, PA $100

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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

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CJ-3B Hardtop Cuddlebackville, NY $250

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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

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Sears Hardtop Newark, NJ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $649.

Appears to be aluminum.

“up sale is a 1940’s Jeep Willy’s top and doors”

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Sears Hardtop Jersey Shore, PA **SOLD**

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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.”

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1957 CJ-5 Butte, MT $9995

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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

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1951 CJ-3A Post Falls, ID No Price

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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

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1966 CJ-6 Denver, CO $4100

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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

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1946 CJ-2A El Dorado Hills, CA $4000

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Has the Cab Enclosure hardtop. No description provided.

https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/awesome-1946-jeep-willys/6308408622.html

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CJ-3B Body Rathdrum, ID **SOLD**

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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.”

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Year? GPW Gilbert, AZ **Status Unknown**

• CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $6500.

Joe-in-Mesa, think Jan will agree to a plow jeep? You’ll be prepared in case it snows 🙂

“Antique WWII “Willy” Jeep with attached Snow Plow
Was driven in Williams, Az until 1992. From 1993 – now parked in garage in Gilbert and not used.
Exterior of basic jeep looks solid. Interior needs lots of work.
Custom cab cover very worn. See pictures for condition.
Snow plow worth around 1K.”

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1946 CJ-2A Lannon, WI $1000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/04/2017) Listed as a 1941, it looks more like a ’46 CJ-2A.

“1941 Willy’s Jeep
$1,000 obo
clean title”

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/d/1941-willys-jeep/6284431951.html

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1954 CJ-3B Waukesha, WI Make Offer

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/18/2017) It might have a rear PTO based on the comments in the text.

“I have a nice antique 1954 CJ 3B Willys Jeep for any jeep lover this is the end of the world vehicle four-wheel-drive clean title use as is or restore this week I will let you hook up a PTO and you can run farm equipment or log splitters over the ads you can think of looking to trade for something like motorcycle golf cart firearms throw me an offer what I can’t refuse”

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bar/d/1954-cj-3b-willys-jeep/6267820274.html

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1965 CJ-5 Clovis, CA $6000

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Looks like a solid CJ-5. I like the canvas half-doors.

“65 Jeep, Buick V6, runs great, 4 wheel drive, Hard top with full doors and half canvas doors. Current tags ready to go to the hills. New tires, open tail gate and lift hatch. Also has luggage rack for top.”

https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/1965-willys-jeep/6299153779.html

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Kelly Manufacturing’s “Safari” Hardtop

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This Kelly Manufacturing “Safari” Hardtop postcard was for sale on eBay. I’ve never run across a brochure for this.

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Sears Aluminum Hardtop Wayne, NY $200

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Looks like a fair price.

“Hard Top for a CJ-2A or CJ-3A. All aluminum Sear’s hard top.”

https://fingerlakes.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-cj-2a-hard-top/6296190793.html

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1948 Article About Modified Jeep

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The February 1948 issue of Mechanic Illustrated included this blurb about a sedanized jeep.

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1947 CJ-2A Forest Lake, MN $1000

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $1000.

“”47 CJ2A with hard top and doors. Original engine and drive train, good for parts or restoration. Windshield frame, hood, front fenders and many other parts are good. Tub is borderline… Seat frames and passenger side heater are not included.

Has not run in 2 yrs, but motor turns easily. Clean, new, legitimate matching title. VIN number is 84580.”

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/1947-willys-cj2a-flat-fender/6286807466.html

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Custom Built Woody on Jeep Chassis

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The February 1948 issue of Popular Science included a small blurb about this custom wood jeep out of Seattle built on a WW2 chassis.

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1952 GPW Hoodsport, WA $4000

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Hopefully this will find a good home.

“My Dad has owned and garage kept this WWII classic since 1974. He saw somewhere that it is numbered 350 or something like that. With Warn front hubs, he towed it as a hunting rig for many years and then used it to help him build his dream/retirement home in Hoodsport. At 90, Dad has not been able to use this fine running specimen for many years. It has sat in the garage for many years with only being run a few times a year to keep the seals moist. It has an all original drive train and motor with the exception of converting it from 6v to 12v. Dad also installed aluminum floorboards in the 70’s. We believe the original miles are only slightly more than the 25K showing. It also has a super strong WWII electric winch. Minimal rust, it leaks a little oil and the steering wheel has some play. Other that that, it runs and drives great. It’s been a part of our family but it’s time for someone else to love it like my Dad has for 43 years.”

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/1942-ford-gpw-jeep/6287370555.html

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1965 DJ-3A Charlton, IA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Jeep Rods, Unusual • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,900.

“65 dj3a hand built hot rod jeep, very rare body heavily modified jeep frame, 454 mark 5 crate motor with bigger heads all comp cams valve train , cdi ign.,177 blower, 9 quart oil system carbon fiber clutch, all new suspension, fuel cell, gel bat., so much more.600+ horse power,2400 pounds, this car isn’t for light weights. pearl paint on it ,in it, under it. 5speed w3500 over drive. runs on lightly doctored pump gas. will trade for way bitchin rat or kemp custom.”

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