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Kemco Hardtop Brochure

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A big thanks to Ted Jordan for making and sharing these scans. When Hubart A. Kelly initially purchased the D. L. Beck Manufacturing Company, which produced CJ-2A hardtops, initially the cab company was called Kemco. At the time Beck was still a working partner at the company. This rare four-page brochure was produced at that time. Not too much later, Kemco was officially became the Kelly Manufacturing Company and Kemco disappeared.

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These are the interior two pages.

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This is the Dealer’s Confidential Price list:

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And here is what the rest of us would likely have paid:Kemco-brochure4-lores

 

 
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Early Kelly Manufacturing Hardtop Brochure

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Ted Jordan also shared this early Kelly Manufacturing Hardtop Brochure. Note that the brochure mentions Kemco on the front page, which suggests this was printed shortly after the name was changed to Kelly.

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1949? CJ-2A Trinidad, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3420.

(02/16/2020) This has three data plates, so it is likely earlier than the listed year of 1949. Looks like it’s got a Porter & Reed hardtop.

“1949 Willys complete last time it runs smoked a little bit !”

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1957 CJ-5 Chico, CA $7000

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This jeep has a couple neat features. It’s got an interesting spare tire/back bumper set up and it’s still has the Cutlas operation sticker within the glove box (alas, the cutlas hubs aren’t on it anymore).

https://chico.craigslist.org/pts/d/chico-1957-jeep-willys/7100309062.html

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“This Jeep is the cleanest unrestored 1957 around. No cancer!!! !! Original paint. Has dealer option hard top and doors that have NEVER been removed. Jeep was ordered with a snow plow but plow has since been lost.

Original 1/3 2/3 front seat. Factory “ Willys all range “ overdrive. with original 3 speed trans. This Jeep never came with a roll bar or a rear seat. Rear cargo area is extremely clean. Original owner had a 351 Windsor installed in 1974.

When he passed away 5 years ago, the Jeep was left to his best friend who had the engine rebuilt, balanced and blue printed by a local hot rod shop. The jeep was driven approximately 500 miles since the rebuild. Just replaced the fuel line and filter as well as the the cap, rotor, points etc.. Tires are 32×11.50 BFG all terrains with at least 90% tread on 15×10 wheels.

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1963 CJ-5 Highland Mills, NY $1500

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Maybe some value here.

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/highland-mills-1963-jeep-willys/7097990004.html

“Ran last year. Body is rough. Comes with paperwork and plow. ”

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1955 CJ-5 North Platte, NE $4000

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Has a PTO winch and a Meyer hardtop.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/819839738491403/

“1955 Willys Jeep. Good Condition Runs – 4 Cylinder Pinto Engine. More pictures & video of it running/driving – Upon request. PM If Interested – $4000.”

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1948 CJ-2A Townsend, MT $4500

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Home made hard top? Sure has a rough side (fiberglass?).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1066858207030654/

Runs. “New Tires, New Gas Tank, New front Glass and new battery. This jeep starts. Manual Transmission”

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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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