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1966 CJ6 ...what exactly?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by demonjigger, Oct 21, 2008.

  1. demonjigger

    demonjigger New Member

    I bought this from an estate auction... it is a 1966 CJ 6 (per serial #). It's a V6. 14600 miles on it, one owner. With Meyer plow.

    I can't find too much else out on it... what model, value? any one have one? Is this a Meyer hard top?

    I hope to restore it, put some bigger tires 33's or smaller, maybe a little 2" lift...

    New to this site, I like it, great info, and sharing...

    thanks in advance.
     
  2. mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

    Wow shes a beaut. Welcome from central Va.
     
  3. surfj9009

    surfj9009 New Member

    That sure is a nice ride!! welcome to ECJ5
     
  4. kiowamtp

    kiowamtp Member

    That a nice looking six. Gonna make me cry. CJ6 is merely an extended CJ5. 20" in the passenger compartment added. Do a search on this site and you will find much info. Also, any shots of the interior, seats, dash, etc. Might be nice to see some unmolested JEEP pics. Especially if it is a one owner with low miles.

    Also, check out Boyinks site. Welcome.

    http://www.boyink.com/splaat/ssdutch/
     
  5. 1970CJ6

    1970CJ6 new mexico air

    Welcome from another CJ6 owner from Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
    Andrew
     
  6. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    The model is CJ-6. Value, well, that's a tough question. If she runs and drives, and in that condition, certainly more than $1000 but less than $10,000.

    Several of us have one. Mine is my second.

    Not sure when production started, but domestic production ended in 1975. They are a bonafide model of Jeep, just like the CJ-5 or CJ-7. They were all factory built, just like you see them now. They share parts with the CJ-5, except those parts needed for the extra 20" of wheelbase (frame, body tub, etc). The factory built the bodies by splitting the CJ-5 panels and inserting a 20" long filler panel, as ytou can likely see by inspection.

    The cab is not a Meyer, at least not one of the most common design. The CJ-3B page has a nice article on hard cabs - take a look there and compare your cab with those pictures.

    Mike Boyink's blog has some interesting pictures of other CJ-6s. I'd give you a link but you can google it as easily as I can.

    Welcome from Boston!
     
  7. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    First year was 1955 sometime after the CJ-5 was introduced.

    Domestic sales ended in '75 though, they were export only '76 until '81 when the Scrambler debuted.
     
    Last edited: Oct 21, 2008
  8. demonjigger

    demonjigger New Member

    thanks everyone. I am learning as i go. I thought it was a meyer hard top just off of pics i saw on the meyer catalog on this site... interesting. i will post more pics of the interior... also is this pickup box very common?


    thanks again
     
  9. demonjigger

    demonjigger New Member

    here are a couple pics of the interior...
     
  10. cjmike1962

    cjmike1962 Member

    Holy .....................smokes that is in great shape!!! Welcome from Illinois.
     
  11. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    inspiration....w/ lift and 33's
    [​IMG]
    welcome, nice looking rig ya got there
    Jim S.
     
  12. windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

    Thats really nice! Congrats you stumbled on what looks like a really streight original cj6. Looks like a dual PTO as well? two sticks between seats. if so it's the most sot after of the ptos.:beer:
     
  13. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    Great rig! Welcome from San Diego!
     
  14. bkd jr.

    bkd jr. Back From Beyond

    I like the two tone paint, and the half cab is really nice.
     
  15. OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

    It appears that you have "scored"...Enjoy!
     
  16. Malachai

    Malachai Total Newbie! :D

    If ya dont mind, I really gotta know, how much did ya steal this one for?? Ya dont have to say if ya dont want to, just the cat in me peaking my curiosity... :D
     
  17. Tom in RI

    Tom in RI Member

    wow
    thats appears to be a nice, unmolested original! I would love to see engine pix. Is the fan and crank pully white?

    Tom
     
  18. Kman

    Kman Member

    The doors look like Meyers but the actual half cab looks like a Koenig to me. Awesome looking rig!! Congrats!!
     
  19. Brian P

    Brian P Member

    Score ! Great looking original rig 8)
     
  20. Hansh

    Hansh Going Mobile

    Nice, may want to keep that one stock. Looks good! Good year.