Search: half-cab

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

Craig shared this one. Between the plow and the half cab alone there is value. It has an f-head swap. It runs, too.

"Up for sale, a friend has a 50's something Willys Jeep. Either one of us know what year it is exactly. He last used it 2 years ago, to plow his driveway and it has sat since as it needs brake work so it can stop, he never got to it. He wanted me to try and unload it for him. Easier for him to just have me do his snow removal. Anyway, it runs and drives, just doesn't stop, plow works, tires hold air, 4-wheel drive works, I think the cab heater works, and maybe the wipers too. He ended up with this Jeep when he bought his house and it was the sole vehicle for snow removal at his place, but it needs some work that he'll never get a chance to do and it needs a new home now.

I'm pretty sure he has no paper work at all for it and neither did the last owner he got it from. Have no idea if it was ever registered and on the road in its lifetime, but my guess would be no. Floors are decent in it, and from what I can tell it's still got plenty of life left after some TLC it would be a great little work horse around cabin, farm, or house and snow removal. I think it's been patched up here and there and some obvious stuff not original to it by the pictures and would have to be picked up by rollback or car hauler to move from location, with it not being able to stop. Thanks for looking, any interest, text or call me."

UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.

Ted's got this 3A for sale.

https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-for-sale-1951/6747560299.html

"For Sale is a 1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A. Original Motor ,Drive Train , Transmission ,Transfer Case etc. Hurricane Flat Head L Head motor. Starts ,runs, drives and stops. Original six volt electrical system still charging battery, Brand new 8 Volt battery starts great and runs well. Could use some plugs and wires at some point but runs good.Headlights work, Horn works. Still pulling fuel from original tank which looks nice and clean and fuel pump as well.

Front Frame horns are in good shape and not all beat up. Original 3A windshield frame is in very good condition with vent door working properly. Frame is solid with no major issues. Passenger front leaf spring pack has a few broken springs but I will be including a nice original replacement spring pack and u bolts. I be-leave Ive got the original oil bath air cleaner as well as some other extra parts that will be included also.

Three of the four rims on this Jeep look like there M38 Military wheels and I think Ive got a fourth somewhere I will include. Original body is kinda rough and has been patched over the years but I have seen much worse that's for sure, rear tub area floors are still pretty solid.This Jeep would make a great restoration candidate with a new body or give it a little tlc and drive and enjoy it like it is. Would make a great yard Jeep, Hunting / Camp Jeep etc. Jeep comes with period correct 3A Half Cab Hard Top, and I think Ive got the doors as well. Would be a great Father and Son or Daughter Winter project and with it already starting, driving and stopping Id say its a pretty good start.Jeep comes with a State of CT Bill of Sale"

Looks good.

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/6000659271.html

"Here is a very complete mostly original CJ5. I believe it received a frame-off restoration in the 1980s. Judging by the engine swap, and the quality of paint both on the exterior as well as under the tub body. The frame is rock solid. Top speed is around 45mph-50mph from the factory. Not suitable for the highway. I have driven it a few hundred miles around town with no mechanical problems.

Almost 100% solid body - Small patch under tool box, rust spot near driver's fender. Some body damage on driver's rear quarter. Small amount of rust at bottom of tailgate.
Ultra rare Meyer Half Cab
Late 70s Buick 231 V-6, a little cold natured but runs well once warmed up with a great amount of torque
Could probably use a carburetor cleaning
3 speed manual

Heater works
Lights work
Blinkers work
Horn works
Oil pressure gauge works
Volt gauge works
Humvee style kill switch on dash
Wipers, speedo, temp gauge don't work
Radio isn't hooked up
Brakes are decent. I've driven it for a couple months with no problems. But if I were to keep any longer I would upgrade the brake pads and flush the entire system with fresh brake fluid.

Passenger's side door is missing the exterior door handle
Passenger's side door could use a little more alignment
Window cranks are stuck
No door keys

New ignition coil
New spark plug wires
New distributor cap
New side mirror
New gas cans
New shift boot and transfer case boot
Fresh transmission fluid
Fresh transfer case fluid
Custom spare tire / gas can holder / cargo rack
Custom front bull bar
Tow points front and rear
Side steps

Not installed
Diamond plate rocker guards
Diamond plate rear quarter guards
Diamond plate door entry guards
New brake master cylinder
New trans/transfer case shift pattern dash decal
Original roll bar
DIY wooden rear bench seat
Bestop soft top frame [FRAME ONLY] with hardware
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Feel free to call/text with any questions."

UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.

(02/11/2022) The half-top looks refurbed/customized and the roof of this half-cab extends a little too far over the front. It seems that would be a big wind catcher at any decent rate of speed.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1004905546767542

"THIS IS 1948 WILLYS CJ2A ORIGINAL MOTOR REBUILT BY PROFESSIONAL SHOP EVRYTHING DONE TO ORIGINAL SPECS THE JEEP HAS ROUGHLY 500 TO 1000 MILES ON THE MOTOR SEE VIDEO IT IDLES QUIET RUNS PERFECT I HAVE A NEW GAS TANK AND GAUGE SENDING UNIT THAT COMES WITH THE JEEP THE ONE IN IT IS FINE GAS GAUGE WORKS JUST EXTRA STUFF THAT GOES WITH THE JEEP THE TOP AND BACK COVER WILL COME OFF IF YOU LIKE

THE WINDOWS DO ROLL UP AND DOWN THE DOORS LATCH GOOD BUT IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE TOP YOU CAN SIMPLY TAKE IT OFF THE BODY WAS NOT CUT ON OR ALTERED TO PUT THE TOP ON IT IS HOME MADE THE TOP WITH WINDOWS IS METAL THE BACK COVER IS WOOD THE FRONT WINDOW IS ORIGINAL AND GOES DOWN PROPERLY ALL LATCHES ARE GOOD NICE CLEAR GLASS IN THIS SPLIT WINDOW JEEP THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH ARE GOOD

SHIFTS EASY CLUTCH IS STRONG THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WORKS EXCELLENT THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SHIFTERS GO INTO HIGH AND LOW VERY EASY ALL WINDOWS ARE GLASS IT HAS A NICE SET OF TIRES AND RIMS GOES DOWN THE ROAD SMOOTH NOT MUCH PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL

RIDES NICE FOR A JEEP THE BODY IS PRETTY SOLID FRAME IS ROCK SOLID IT DOES HAVE SOME PATCHES IN FRONT FLOORBOARDS THE BRACES AND FENDERS LOOK RUST FREE IT HAS THE ORIGINAL TAILGATE ON THE JEEP ITS ALL STEEL NO FIBERGLASS FENDERS WIRING IS ALL IN WORKING ORDER IT HAS BEEN REWIRED BUT THEY DID A GOOD JOB

GAUGES ALL WORK HEADLIGHTS TURN SIGNALS HORN THERES A LITTLE DOME LIGHT THAT WORKS THIS IS A NICE JEEP WITH A FRESH MOTOR IT WILL LAST FOREVER THESE ARE GOOD LITTLE ENGINES I DO HAVE CLEAN CLEAR TITLE"

UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/19/2023) I have called the seller of this CJ-2A a friend for over a decade. His 1948 CJ-2A Lefty includes numerous extras. Also included is a unique collection of literature, some of which I've never seen elsewhere.  The seller was instrumental in provided a great deal of unique, early civilian documents.

This collection is in Europe, so for a European collector it is likely a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get all this at cost far below what it would take to ship (if you could find the equipment) from the US.

If you are interested, either leave a comment at the bottom or email me at d@deilers.com.

Here is a list of items.

Willys Overland CJ2A 'lefty' (1948) with agricultural equipment:
• capstan winch
• 'Koenig' 100 winch with dual PTO shifter 48-50
• 'Dearborn' 19-52 rear boom pole crane
• complete rear PTO (shifter, shaft with boots, rear gearbox)
• rear PTO shield
• drum belt pulley with angle drive gearbox
• 'Newgren' 3 point hitch frame
• 'Monroe' 3 point hitch with original hydraulic pump, tank, shifter
• 'Hy-Lo Monarch' hydraulic pump (for use with winch or capstan)
• equipment toolbar
• 'Monroe' 3 point hitch brackets
• 'Monroe' lift arms
• 'Novi' governor
• 'Monarch' governor
• governor T handle & cable
• 'Roper' post hole digger
• 'Stockland' reversible hydro scoop
• 'Fergusson' dual plow
• front bumper weight
• 'Koenig' coil helper springs
• 'Grade A' rear mount mower (only survivor worldwide)
• 'Dearborn' buzz saw with belt
• body bed extension
• half cab canvas top with bows
• various original vintage hubs
• 'Harrison' cab heater
• Firestone NDT tyres 600 x 16
• side steps original diamonds
• T90A column shift gearbox
• T90A transmission cover
• jack, pump, fire extinguisher
• rear view mirror
Original complete collection of literature:
• equipment book (agricultural & industrial)
• special equipment book
• mechanics manual book
• service bulletins book
• various original photos
Price : USD 37,500.00 (location Europe) (no equipment or document will be sold separately)
After more than 25 years of collecting rare agricultural Jeep parts, It is time for the entire collection to find a new home.

Photo of the equipment:

Original Photos:

Just a few of the ads from his collection (hundreds of documents):

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,995.

Ken shared this rare Jeepster SC-1 Sport Commando. This one has had some mods. You can learn more about them in the Motor Trend article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/1710-1971-jeepster-sc-1-hurst-commando/

"This 1971 Jeepster Commando SCI and the 1971 Jeepster Hurst Edition were built for only a couple of months or so making them the rarest Jeeps ever built. Only around 300 of each were ever built and around 125 Hurst Editions are known to exist and less SC1’s are known to survive making it the rarest Jeep known.

I bought it pretty much as is a few years ago adding the wheels and tires. Everything mechanical was rebuilt like the V6 engine and upgraded in horsepower with 4bbl carb, turbo 400 tranny both rear end and front end. Power Steering and Power brakes were added and an aftermarket stereo replaces the original radio and unfortunately small refinements were made to the dash to get an earlier edition radio to fit.

Less than 1600 miles on the restoration. An original radio is included. It features an extremely light one man removeable custom half cab top and roll up tonneau cover. It is extremely roadworthy and will go down the road at highway speed all day long. I had the original paint pro detailed when I first got it and the shine is beautiful with all the jeep lifestyle scratches and dents it has accumulated over its jeep life.

I was going to have the front fender dent repaired, but after the detail, I decided against it. They are only original once and it is shiney and beautiful to me. IT JUST LOOKS RIGHT!!!. When, if ever, have you seen one. You can’t go anywhere without someone wanting to talk to you. The eyeball on this rig is amazing. It just looks right. It has been my honor to have this SC1 and I hate to see it go, but we are downsizing and it is time to let someone else enjoy it. $19995. I can only communicate by phone, so if you are interested."

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000

Some dents and dings on the passenger side and has some floor rust.

"This is a mechanically beautiful truck hiding inside a well patinated body. I've been driving it all over Petaluma this year, enough that it's become well known and loved. I'd keep it forever, but our first baby will be here next month, and I have five cars that can't hold a baby seat. D'oh!

Here's a list of recent work:
- new radiator, thermostat, hoses, belts
- new cap, rotor, points, condenser
- new spark plug wires, plugs, coil, battery, battery cables
- rebuilt carb
- oil change, filter
- new fuel tank, all new lines & hoses, new fuel pump and fuel filter
- new or rebuilt all wheel cylinders and master, new lines and soft hoses
- axle seals (inner and outer, front and rear) replaced and packed wheel bearings, new swivel seals
- greased all chassis lube points
- rebuilt original Dualmatic locking hubs
- new rear main seal, timing cover seal, crankshaft seal, oil pan gasket, rocker cover gasket
- new muffler and rear portion of exhaust
- fresh tune-up including valve adjustment
- new NDT tires and tubes
- new full top bow set and Sunbrella canvas half cab
- 48" farm jack mounted to front bumper

More good things:
- original chaff guard included (hard to find)
- starts easily, runs very well, shifts, steers, brakes etc. just as it should
- tow bar included for easier transport
- spare engine with all ancillaries comes with it; very handy for reference and emergency spares
- original black CA plates with current registration

Current needs:
- speedometer broke and was taken out to send to rebuilder; can rebuild or buy new one from Walck's for $75 (maybe less on ebay)
- fuel tank sender needs replacement; registers ok between 1/4 and empty so at least you know when you need gas
- obviously needs body and paint if you want to win a show. Most people (including me) seem to get a bigger kick out of the patina that only 66 years of existence can produce
- rust through on passenger floor and bottom of tool box, pitted driver's floor; otherwise just surface rust
- new owner may want new front seat canvas ($110 from New Life Canvas, screws in place)
- windshield vent levers are not installed (they are included with the truck)"

UPDATE: This post has been merged and reworked after I figured out that the two tops were actually related.

In July of 1963, Fresno-based Automotive Fiberglass Company placed an advertisement in Four Wheeler magazine for its new fiberglass hardtop. I wonder if the builder of this top was also a member of the Fresno Jeep Club?

This is the 1963 ad:

This Automotive Fiberglass top appeared on a CJ-5 for sale in Fresno in 2010. It is the only jeep I've seen with an Automotive Fiberglass Top:

TIMELINE --
July 1963: Automotive Fiberglass places ad in Four Wheeler Magazine; November 1963: Top King Manufacturing files design patent for an altered version of the Automotive Fiberglass top; February 1964: Top King top is advertised in the Four Wheeler Magazine; September 1964: A more detailed ad is placed in Four Wheeler Magazine.

A few months after the Automotive Fiberglass advertisement, two design patents were filed and assigned to Top King Manufacturing. You'll note that the rear side-angle has been reversed. The mid-section insert piece for the side was also changed, altered from a triangle shape to a rhombus shape.  Here's the design patent information from the Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office:

By February 1964, King Top was advertising the newly redesigned top in Four Wheeler Magazine. Curiously, the company listed its name as the Top King Fiberglass Company rather than Top King Manufacturing (could be a relic from the Automotive Fiberglass company days):

Seven months later, this second ad was placed in the September 1964 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine. The company had corrected its name for the ad back to Top King Manufacturing. Additionally, Top King announced it would soon have flatfender versions of the top available, along with a half cab version. Have any of these survived?

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600

"I have two (2) Jeep CJ 2A's for sale. Here's the story: I saved one (no title) from the shredder that had a complete chassis but the body had been ruined beyond repair, so I cut it off. I got that chassis running until I could find a body for it - which I found in the form of a complete Jeep that had the motor out and was missing the transmission. I thus dropped the running motor/tranny/transfer case from the chassis into the more complete Jeep.

So what you get is a 1946 CJ-2A (Montana titled) that runs and I have driven around the block, but no further. Why? Basically because I have done nothing to the brakes and don't have a radiator (but I know a man who has). The Jeep just has a crude hotwiring system to make the motor run. You will have to attend to the brakes, lights, gauges (missing), greasing stuff up, etc. I can demonstrate that the motor is good and that the Jeep runs and drives and that 4wd works, but it will of course require some more work to make it ready to use for fun. It is missing its tailgate, but there is a bent one that you get that is green and could be straightened out to work. I am trying to get the house/garage where the Jeeps are rented and need to sell them.

On the plus side, the orange Jeep has a nice solid body, complete windshield, gas tank, decent paint (orange), tow bar (1 7/8 in ball) and is generally very clean.

You also will get:

- a complete metal half-cab with doors
- an extra motor and exhaust system
- an extra transfer case and complete clutch
- two sets of wheels, one with good newer radial tires and one with older bias ply's
- an extra chassis with axels
- extra grill/bent but usable hood and tailgate/bent but repairable gas tank/brake hardware/misc

This shouldn't be a difficult project, and for example with the brakes, between the two Jeeps you should be able to make up one good set of every part (shoes/drums/etc). If you wanted to sell the extra parts off or make a second complete Jeep you could essentially get one for almost free."

Ted's got a huge collection of PTO parts and more for sale. You can reach him at:
860-428-3265 orwillysted@charter.net

I have a very large collection of items for sale if anyone is interested in certain items feel free to email or call with your needs or items your looking for . If anyone is looking to add a large collection of stuff to there inventory I would be open to offers on my entire collection ,alot of it is not pictured as it was too heavy to be moving around !!!
Some of whats included is as follows
Dual wheel adapters
excellent set of original side steps
Complete Monarch Governor
Novi Governor
Excellent condition Pierce industrial Governor
About two dozen single stick rear out put PTOs Spicer , Ramsey ,and even a super rare Koenig model
Right angle belt drive Drum Pulleys
Right angle belt drive (minus the drum)
Rear gearbox out put shafts 5 or so
A few PTO drive shafts 4 atleast
Monarch HY-LO Jeep plow pump and reservoir units 8 to choose from
Tons of misc Willys Jeep factory approved plow parts and components
Very rare Hornet Willys Jeep compressor head
2A windshield frame ,very good condition
Atleast 6 PTO driven winches  (sorry no Ramsey model 50s for you m38guys)
One koenig king winch
one very rare Ramsey front mounted Crank Shaft driven winch complete with everything needed
Also have a completely restored Koenig brand steal half cab in excellent condition w/ period correct locking handles
there is a factory model 27 power lock unit there and I have a model 44 rear with 5:38 gears also with a factory power lock

There is tons more that I just couldnt fit into the picture and as mentioned if anyone is interested in my entire collection I'm open to offers . I have been collecting this type stuff for a long time and its time to thin out my collection a bit ,one things for sure in that its kinda like land .They just dont make it anymore!!!

I will send pics of top to anyone interested although it is listed locally and is mentioned in a previous ad for a 48 cj2a farm jeep I am selling