1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

1966 tuxedo park

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 181jeep, Jul 10, 2004.

  1. Jul 10, 2004
    181jeep

    181jeep Banned

    central valley, ca
    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2004
    Messages:
    376
    What is a 1966 tux MK IV worth. I see one in my local paper for sale for $5000. What are features of a tux to tell if it realy is one. I'm going to take a look but it has original paint and all original parts. (so he says) and no rust. I don't need it and really don't want to buy it but I might if it looks as good in person. Anyone looking for one?

    JB
     
    181jeep, Jul 10, 2004
    #1
  2. Jul 10, 2004
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Tulsa, OK
    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2002
    Messages:
    6,197
    Tux features usually include chrome bumpers that are slightly curved, chrome hood and w/s hinges, column shift, 60/40 split bench up front, chrome license plate mount on the center of the tailgate, and the tux badges on the hood.

    Price-wise, I'm not convinced that the Tux's are *that* much more valuable than a regular Jeep in the same condition. Probably just depends on if you can find someone specifically looking for a Tux, otherwise some of the things like the column shift and bumpers are less desireable for a working/trail Jeep.

    Take pics!
     
    Boyink, Jul 10, 2004
    #2
  3. Jul 10, 2004
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Los Alamos, NM
    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2002
    Messages:
    8,360
    Not all Tux's were column shift.......
     
    Patrick, Jul 10, 2004
    #3
  4. Jul 10, 2004
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Tulsa, OK
    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2002
    Messages:
    6,197
    Hence my qualifier....;)
     
    Boyink, Jul 10, 2004
    #4
  5. Jul 10, 2004
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Los Alamos, NM
    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2002
    Messages:
    8,360
    Missed the "usually" part :oops:
    Dad's tux wasn't column......... ;)
     
    Patrick, Jul 10, 2004
    #5
  6. Jul 10, 2004
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Tulsa, OK
    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2002
    Messages:
    6,197
    One thing I've learned with old Jeeps is never say "always", less'n you mean "they're always inconsistent"....;)
     
    Boyink, Jul 10, 2004
    #6
  7. Jul 10, 2004
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Los Alamos, NM
    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2002
    Messages:
    8,360
    I know...... ;)
     
    Patrick, Jul 10, 2004
    #7
  8. Jul 10, 2004
    wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    York, PA
    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2004
    Messages:
    4,521
    cccc

    When the owner isn't looking, pop the original hub caps off and see that I get them. :D Bumpers too if you can manage it.
    Is it a V6? I'm hoping my 66 Tux wll be worth that or a little more when it's restored. Again, like anything else, if somebody wants it, it's worth the price. Personally, I just think they're neat cause there aren't an awful lot of them and they are just a little different than a standard JEEP.
    Pics?
     
    wheelie, Jul 10, 2004
    #8
  9. Jul 12, 2004
    kamel

    kamel Senior Curmudgeon

    Erlanger, Kentucky
    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2003
    Messages:
    891
    The trouble with the Tuxedo Park today is that very few have the original equipment that made them unique.

    So, if this jeep does not have 100% of all the unique items on it, it is just another jeep CJ5 and is worth what a 'common' CJ5 is worth.

    I guess that the only performance items that were on the TP that made them "better"?? than the ordinary CJ5 were the 10 inch brakes, variable springs, and steering box. Later ordinary CJ's had the 10 inch brakes and the V-6 had the better steering box.

    One could say that the column shift (in the 4 cyl) made it better, and then again one could argue against that. Even jeep wasn't sure and they went back to the floor shift on the later model 4 cyl tuxedo parks.

    All the rest was trim and chrome which is why that if the jeep does not have it all, there is no reason to pay extra for a tuxedo park.

    Even if it does have 100% of the correct chrome stuff there is no reason to pay extra for it unless you are some sort of collector.

    If you can get a 1962 or 1963 Tuxedo Park Mark III that would be a nice find -- I'd pay a few extra bucks for one of them in undisturbed condition.

    I've never seen or even heard of a '62 or '63 Tuxedo Park Mark III CJ-6. That would be interesting to see.
     
    kamel, Jul 12, 2004
    #9
  10. Apr 3, 2005
    Tuxedo Park 125

    Tuxedo Park 125 Member

    Bedford IN.
    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2005
    Messages:
    80
    My license plate on my 64 CJ-6A isn't chrome.My be not even original!!!!Never really thought about it.Will the column shift work with the 225?Is it a good idea?I do have the converted T90 (I think).
     
    Tuxedo Park 125, Apr 3, 2005
    #10
  11. Apr 3, 2005
    Tuxedo Park 125

    Tuxedo Park 125 Member

    Bedford IN.
    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2005
    Messages:
    80
    Also I'll ad if you're gonna restore (and it dont sound like you are) restore a unique Jeep.You can alway get unpitted parts and chrome'em.
     
    Tuxedo Park 125, Apr 3, 2005
    #11
New Posts