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My call with Don Prine about Stainless Steel and More …

December 24, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Body Parts, Features, stainless/jewels This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I spoke with Don Prine today (12/24/08).  Don lives and runs a shop outside of Tacoma, Washington.  I quickly learned that Don is quite the character.  If I remember correctly, Don said he’s 91 years old and it’s clear to me he has no plans to retire.  He’s at the shop regularly and he’ll be there on the 26th, he told me, snow permitting.

Don’s been in the jeep business for 40+ years.  He told me stories of purchasing surplus jeeps in lots (one time 80 m38a1s), or as he put it, ‘the bank and I purchased them’.  We talked about some of the other jeeps he had purchased and  we exchanged some names of people we both knew in the Jeeping world.  Then he kindly provided me several contacts of his own in the Boise area he said I should call.  It did not take me long to figure out that Don has friends  everywhere.

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1944 MB/GPW (?) Body Clovis, Ca $700

December 9, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, GPW (Ford MB), MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I can’t say for certain, but the year would indicate this is a MB or GPW body and parts.  No condition noted and no pics included.  It’s been available since at least Nov 24th.

“1944 Willy’s body for sale. Body, fenders, and hood. $700.00 or best offer. Call 346-1650.”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/932901960.html

 
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Steel Side Guards for flatties Spokane, Wa $35

November 19, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I don’t know whether these are made anymore (anyone know)?  What I do know is that this is the first set I’ve seen for sale in two years of watching craigslist.  In addition, I haven’t seen a design quite like that. Normally, the steel is taller and goes up farther on the body.

“Here is a pair of vintage side rocker panel guards for a flatfender Jeep. They are steel and have some pittting from age but are straight! Hide that nasty rust with these vintage goodies! (((Please call instead of emailing for faster response))) $35 or part of a trade for a set of 15×10 or 15×8.5 American Racing Vector wheels…Think Dukes of Hazzard….. 953-7151 Matt”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/924817589.html

 
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Fiberglass Race Body and Desert Dog/Coop Tires Eatonville, Wa **SOLD**

October 19, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, Features, Racing, Tires and Rims • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  SOLD

If you are doing some PNW racing, here’s some good stuff for you.  Plenty of tread on those tires.  The body comes with fenders, hood and grille.

“Bobcat willys flat fender race body complete with seperate fenders hood and grill. Has removalable tailgate and no floor. Very good condition.$700.00

4 co-op front tires. 2 are brand new, 2 have 1 race and 1 spare. 10 desert dogs 2 are brand new and the rest are 60% and 85-90%. $1000.00 for all. Must take all tires. Will not separate.”

 
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Aluminum CJ-2A body Spanaway, Wa $2000

October 4, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Update:  The price is now $2000

This was for sale as part of a project a couple months ago.

“aluminum tub new 253-212-6047 ”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/867501679.html

 
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Flat Fender Repro Body Nevada $1500 – $2000

September 20, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is a brand new reproduction body that includes front clip and windshield frame.  Never installed.  If you already have a title, then this is a pretty sweet deal for only $1500.

“New, never installed, Jeep Flat Fender body. Includes tub, front fenders, grill/radiator support, radiator, hood, windshield frame. This was a project that never got started, built a CJ7 instead. It cost over $3000.00 new, I will take $2000.00 with title and VIN plate or $1500.00 without title and VIN plate. Prices are firm. Reply to this ad for more details, questions or to make an offer.”

 
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Fiberglass tub and front clip, St. Maries, ID **SOLD**

September 3, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, CJ-2A, CJ-3A, DJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550

It says it’s never been used, but it looks like the front clip was ready to be installed.  If it is in as good as shape as advertised, then this is a great price.

“Willy’s Jeep CJ2A, CJ3A, or MB Fiberglass Tub with Steel Fenders, grill, & tailgate. It’s never been used, no cracks – good shape! Also has a fiberglass tailgate included. There is a frame included if you want it.”

 
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Old School Baja Fiberglass Seats Spokane, Wa $30 obo

August 23, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I haven't seen these type of seats in years.

"Baja fiberglass bucket seats with covers(covers are worn as you can see from pictures).Come with brackets that are adjustable.Came out of a CJ Jeep.$30obo.email or call 939-4910.Thanks."

http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/803854687.html 

 
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Fiberglass Body and Grille

July 24, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Biscuit, Body Parts, Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here's a few pictures of the Body and Grille I grabbed while down in Springfield, Oregon a couple of days ago. I need to get a few better pics of it.  I've got it listed for $450 on Craigslist.  

The outside of the body is in excellent shape and would make a great racing shell for PNW4WDA racing. The interior of the body is well designed and strong and could make a good jeeping/street body, however the plywood attached to the bottom is bad in spots, but could be fixed pretty easily.  Also, the firewall has an extra large opening that needs to be closed.  Otherwise, the body looks straight and is pretty light.


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Aluminum Tub From SavanahJones.com $3,799

April 30, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is the first Aluminum Flatfender Tub for sale that I've run across.  Anyone have any experience with these? 

"If you're thinking of replacing a tired CJ body tub with a fiberglass or steel unit, why not also consider the benefits of aluminum? These amazing aluminum bodies are 30% stronger than steel and the example CJ-7 tub weighs only 275 pounds…."

http://www.savannajones.com/products/32500_300_T.htm 

 
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Fiberglass Flatfender Tub $198 Kelso, Wa

April 24, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This fiberglass flatfender tub appears to be exactly what I started with, but it is in better condition than mine was.  Note the gas tank inlets on both sides and the wide rim around the back of the body (though I'm wondering if the rim isn't slightly wider than mine).  Interestingly, it has very similar cutouts in the wheel wells (for seats) that mine did.  In a year and a half of looking this is only the second of this style I have seen.

"what you see if what you get unknown manaufacturer but heay they rerail for 2k can you complain for under $200? peramently fix the rust issue, lighten the load, eliminate dents"

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/649358370.html 

 
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CJ-3B Fiberglass Bodies

April 2, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, Builds, Features • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Since I wrote this back in April of 2008, I have learned that someone in the Seattle Area purchased the Parkette molds, but I still haven’t learned who.

In April of 2008 there was an ad from a buyer looking for a CJ-3B Fiberglass body.  Frankly, he was the only person I have come across on Craigslist looking for a fiberglass jeep body other than I.  The CJ-3B bodies are very rare.

I did search and found a guy named Rick in the Northwest who says he has a CJ-3B mold (looks like a parkette mold with the side stripe).  Here’s a website that show’s a variety of pics of him building his CJ-3B. (see more of his pics below)

According to the CJ-3B Page, there are no sellers of CJ-3B fiberglass bodies.

To the right is a fiberglass CJ-3B body I found for sale back in 2008.

“This is a Willy’s Jeep that i got off a friend in a trade. it was sitting in his field for years. it used to be covered but the tarp blew off a couple of years ago. someone put it together in the 80’s with a fiberglass body tub and fenders. they didn’t do such a good job, the wiring is atrocious and it needs alot of other work, but they did put lockouts and disc brakes up front, thats a plus. it needs to be completely stripped down and re-done.”

Here’s more pics of Rick’s Fiberglass CJ-3B with a Parkette (?) Fiberglass Body.  You can read more about it here:

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MB Body on CJ-2A frame

March 29, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, How To This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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A reader asked how well a MB Body would fit onto a CJ-2A frame.  My guess was that it fits pretty well, though some minor mods are necessary.  This website provides some further clues http://www.dlbensinger.com/website/FAQ.html.  The site suggests that body mounts might have to be changed slightly.

Anyone have experience doing this? 

 
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Unknown Body out of California

August 29, 2007 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Anyone recognize this body?

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