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Jeff’s Fiberglass (Bobcat Body) Flattie

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After seeing some of the posts about the old Desert Dog and Bobcat ads, Jeff dropped me a note saying he’s been enjoying the old ads and old pics as it reminds him of the busy Northwest days of jeep clubs, playdays and racing in the northwest.  So, he forwarded me a pic of one of his jeeps (he also has a sand drag jeep listed below for sale).

He’s been nice enough to let me post it.  I really love the creative paint job — I haven’t seen anything quite like it.

Jeff writes, “This bobcat jeep was bought back in 1983 as a project.  It was a body and a HUGE pile of parts, to which I’m sure your readers can relate. Currently, it runs a 355 chev w/ ford toploader 4 speed, a dana 20 case, a ford 9inch w/ 35 spline summers axles spool nod case and 6.00 gears.  The front is a gutted mdl 27 w/ a mustang rack.  The cage is chromoly.  The car weights 2250lbs w/o a driver.”

 
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1952 CJ-3A Drag Jeep Bakersfield, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000

(05/10/2010) It’s not the fastest or the prettiest, according to the seller, but it’s fun!

“what i have is a 1952 Willy’s sand jeep. It has a title (in Arizona) and off road sticker in Ca.  motor- 350 Chevy with world pro heads,roller cam and rocker, edlebrock torker 11 manifold and well built non stock 750 holly carb. turbo 350 trans. with 3500 hughs converter.  ford 9″ with nodular pinion support 31 spline axles and Richmond 543 gears. all brand new have not used since it was put in, YET.  new rancho 9000 adjustable shocks and new manroe air ride adjustable in the rear.  gasser style front straight axle with Koni coil over adjustable shocks.has Edlebrock NOS 175 kit (never used) YET.  not the fastest or the perddiest but ist’s reliable and a heck of alot of fun. asking $8000.00 or trade for 97 or newer trail jeep OR trade for lund or lowe style fishing boat”

 
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1953 CJ-3B Racer Colville, Wa $2500

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3B, Racing • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE:  Pics now provided.  Nice looking CJ-3B towing the racer.

“1953 willys cj-3b hi-hood race jeep, 44 front an rear axle, front disc brakes,cj5 frame, outboarded rear springs power steering sway bars fr n rear, rad n air cleaner in the rear,safety net for driver, shoulder harrnes, front springs reved. no moter or tran. 684-1094”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1873410673.html

 
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1946 Sand Dragster Lincoln, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  Was $5000. **SOLD**

(07/19/2010) Nice …

“This is a 1946 willys jeep full dart 454 motor this things has lots of money into it 5000.00. or trade for nice rv 18 to 20 foot lite or motor home could be street legal with a few parts the motor along has 10000 $ plus in it.”

 
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Fiberglass Drag Jeep Loveland, Co **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

(01/14/2010) It looks like a lot of work has been put into this rig.

“fiberglass flatfender race jeep stretched, coil over suspension narrowed dana 44 rack and pinion steering , cage nhra certified, new paint ,new wheels and tires, msd 7 ignition new pro shifter, new fuel pumps,new tach and gauges, new painless wiring harness still in box 360 amc block, 401 crank and rods, bored 80 over rollerrockers aluminum intake,oil system added, hardblocked , new carb, 727 trans needs rebuilt,jeep was torn down stretched engine plate put in body repainted and no time to finish will sacrifice for 5000 firm please no lookey loos serious buyers only”

 
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1949 CJ-2A Drag Jeep Yuma, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500

(05/10/2010)

“1949 Willys Jeep –  Turbo 350 Tranny with Trans Brake. Ford 9″ Rear. Beard Seats. Paddle Tires. Must see  to appreciate.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Anza, Ca $800

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How about this classic sand jeep.  If the tires goes with it and are in decent shape, then this looks like a good price for the right person.

“1946 cj2a, 2 wheel drive, no motor or trans, set up for small block chevy ,streched front end, Pink slip in hand. Contact Don @ Don’s Automotive. (951) 763-0113

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1822401071.html

 
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Sand Drag Jeep, Southern California eBay

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UPDATE:  This is back on eBay

(06/09/2010) Fun and fast.

“This is a very unique Willys CJ2 Jeep built to have fun in many different situations and is why its called 3 Dimensional. This Jeep is a very consistent multiple ASDA and NSDA sand drag event winner and runs in 4.0 to 4.20 second range to 300 feet at about 76 mph. However it also equally comfortable at the dunes and can run all day on a tank of gasoline. Lastly it is registered and licensed for the street and would be a bunch of fun with the proper tires. The Jeep sits on a 112″ wb Twisted Tubes Fab chassis and the body is by Mallet. This is a very well built, seldom seen example that was constructed with only the best parts.  I will try to detail the vehicle here as much as possible but if you have a question or would like a picture of something specific please feel free to ask.”

View all the pics on eBay

 
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1952 CJ-3A Yacolt, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800

I’m sure this is a fun rig.

“1952 willies drag/play jeep, 16.5 rear paddles, sand steer tires. 500 +/- horse 350 chevy, turbo 350 tranmission and 205 trasfer case. 9 inch ford rear end with heavy duty ladder traction bars. full role cage with new 5 point harness system. external rear radiator with high volume electric fan. I have a 2800 stall converter but not yet installed. price is half of invested cost. ready to play.”

 

 
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1942 Willys Flat Fender Drag Jeep Placerville, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,500

(12/09/2008) I doubt there’s many MB parts left on this drag jeep.

“’42 Fiberglass Willys Flat Fender Sand Car, all Chromalloy frame and rollcage, Ford 9″ 5 on 5 1/2 40 spline axles, Willwood calipers and disc brakes on rear, 617 gear, adjustable QAR coil overshocks, 2-speed power glide magnum pro-grip shifter, Chrysler A-arm front end with coil over shocks, motor is Orange engine built 383 Chevy small block approx. 500 HP, AFR aluminum heads new 1150 Holley dominator carberator, gauges, front head lights, rear tail lights, new rear taunel cover, paint and body work is all 6 mos. old, 2 Kirkey driver and passenger seats, and much more.”

 
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1942 GPW/Crawler Placerville, CA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB), Racing • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

1942_gpwcrawler_placervilleUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $35000

(04/07/2009) This is certainly an unusual GPW, complete with a Ford script body.  It’s apparently street legal, though I don’t see any lights on the back.

“1942 rare ford gpw script body , paint & body in excellent condition. Custom roll cage built straight to frame. Custom tube front fenders and nerf bars alum.hood . Purple and black Mastercraft seats and seatbelts. Custom 2 x 4 tube frame with 16″ stretched wheel base, now 97″. Custom 4 link rear suspension with cantilevered Walker Evans nitrogen shocks, with air bag asist. Rubicon reversed eye spring over front springs with reverse shackle and Rubicon remote reservoir shocks……”

 
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Drag Mail Jeep Bonney Lake, Wa **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE:  Was listed at $400. Status Unknown.

(04/10/2010) Everyone needs a drag mail Jeep, don’t they?  Brian spotted this unusual racer.

“This is a highly modified postal jeep that was used for 1/4 mile drag racing. $400 obo ***don’t expect to turn a key and hear it run for $400. i also cannot tell you everything it needs to run*** …”

 
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CJ-5ish custom build Cheney, Wa $12000

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This would be a fun jeep to check out.

“Every thing about this jeep is custom. Built 350 chevy motor, turbo 400 trans, detroit lockers, 456 gears, five 38″ boggers on and on.  ONLY REPLY IF YOU ARE SERIOUS.  I WILL NOT PART A THING OUT ON THIS JEEP, ALL OR NOTHING.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1707462967.html

 
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I don’t know what this is …. Azuza, Ca $12,000

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UPDATE:  Please See Bill’s comment.  He went to check this one out.

I don’t know what this is, but it looks like someone has spent some money on it.

“UP FOR SALE IS EXTENDED JEEP WILLY/MAIL MAN JEEP…. MANY MANY FFEATURES….. 383 STROKER MOTOR-600 HP AND 500HP NITROUS TWO TANK SETUP FOGGER SYSTEM.  BRODET ALUM HEADS TI VALVES.  PISTONS CHILD AND ALBERTS
CARRILLOS RODS.  KEITH BLACK CRANKSHAFT. 2 SPEED POWERGLIDE TRANS/WITH TRANS BRAKE. 1350 DOMITOR HOLLEY CARB. MSD IGNITION. 4 NOS TANKS. FORD 9″ INCH REAR END. STREET/STRIP AXLES. SPOOL REAR END SOLID/POISE TRACTION. SO…… SO…. MANY THNGS TO LIST INVESTED OVER 70 GRAND.. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES IF INTRESTED CALL ME UP AT 626-213-8182 JAVIER OR 909-975-9329 RUDY..  ASKUNG 12,OOO OR BEST OFFER. NEED SOME MONEY TIMES ARE TOUGH…..”

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rvs/1628684406.html

 
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The Olson’s Ice Racing Jeep

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I ran across JP Magazine’s feature about the Olson’s ice racing jeep “Black Ice” today.  There are a variety of interesting and unusual ideas implemented in this custom rig that could probably be used for road, trail and off-road racing applications.  It’s a fun Jeep to check out.

Learn much more about this vehicle at JP Magazine and view many more pictures there, too.  Here are a couple images:

 
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CJ-3B Sand Racer Vancouver, Wa **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was priced at $7500.

This looks nice.

“CJ3B SAND JEEP 9” REAR END, WILLAMS AXLES, TURBO 400, CHEV 406,”

 
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1946 Ice Racer Denver, Co $6000

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And, it runs on propane!

“A 1946 willys ice racer it has a 350 chevy motor in it it runs on propain. call (720) 937-3417 Dean”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1622215465.html

 
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Flattie Hallsville, Mo $200

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This looks like it was a racer.  Now it’s a parts jeep.

“Selling a Willys jeep that I was going to use for a project but have bought something else so it needs to find a new home. NO MOTOR OR TRANNY! NO TITLE! It is 2wd right now but have a set of CJ axles I would sell also if someone was interested. Body is in decent condition and would make some good parts for another jeep or make a crawler out of it. Old engine was a small block chevy. I don’t want to scrap it out since there aren’t to many of these still around so let me know if you are interested. Call 573-673-4776 after 5pm or send me a email.”

http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/pts/1590708750.html

 
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2010 Barrel Racing at the Tacoma Dome

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A couple weeks ago some of the folks from the PNW4WDA put on another barrel racing show in the Tacoma Dome.  There’s only room for two barrels, rather than three, but it still looks like fun.  Here’s a few videos from the event.

 
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1953 Sand Jeep San Diego, Ca $11,000

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Looks fun.

“1953 Jeep Willy, 350 eng.,350 auto trans., full cage roll bar, 20” paddle tires, alum rims, reinforced tube housing for engune,750 Holley carb., turnkey, 11,000 or best, call for complete details, George, 760 788 6224.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/1582480349.html

 
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Some Ice Racing Pics

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Gerald found these good quality Ice Racing related pics on Flickr.

 
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Drag Jeep Valley Springs, Ca $5000

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $5000

(12/19/09) It’s not much of a jeep, but it’s likely fast!

“Completly Custom. Tube frame w/ fiberglass body. Narrowed Ford 9″ rear end, 4-11 gears. Summers Bros Axles. Austin 4 link w/ adj coil overs, 5 gal fuel cell, 1/2″ braided fuel line, Edelbrock elec fuel pump & reg, auto meter guages, MSD Dist w/ 6 AL box. 358 Chevy w/142 Weinad polished blower, 25% overdriven, 850 Holley, Steel crank, 292 Comp Solid Cam & triple valve springs w/comp.  Roller Tip Rockers, 9.5-1 pistons, Morso elec water pump. 350 Turbo w/ 2500 B&M stall converter, 36″ Austin Tubs w/12.32-15 Firestones, 110” Wheel base.
Would make great Sand Dragger or Strip Car. TURN KEY. Won 1st place @ Joey Grosse Racing Auto Show 2008, Lodi Calif.”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1548503632.html

drag_jeep_valleysprings

 
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Finnish Hill Climber

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Here’s a great pic of one of those crazy Finnish Hill Climbing Jeeps courtesy of Gerald.  If you haven’t seen them do their thing, checkout the videos below:

finnish_hillclimber

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNELnOvJFag
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51A3zA29Nmk

 
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Sand Drag Jeep Mesa, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $5800.

It looks nice.  The seller must sell quickly.

“Fiberglass body on a 1947 Willy’s CJ2A frame. Rockwell 2wd front axle, Ford 9′ 5.44 gears and spooled, Douglas aluminum wheels front and rear, 16.50 Eliminator Comp paddles, custom cut Hoosier smoothies on the front, new lights, new battery. The jeep runs excellent and handles great. Has ran high 4’s on the track. Motor: 355 Small Block Chevy, Corvette heads match ported and polished, roller rockers, big cam, MSD ignition, Victor Jr. Air Gap Edlebrock intake, Holley 750 double pumper, electric fans, Holley Blue Label fuel pump
Tranny: Turbo 400, 2800 stall, B&M Rachet shifter w/lockout NEED TO SELL ASAP!!!!”

 

sand_drag_mesa

 
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1947 Drag Jeep Upland, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17500

I wonder what’s left from the original ’47 besides the VIN.

“1947 willys.  tube frame, fiberglassbody, 440 ci big block chevy, alum. heads, 400hp NOS system, street legal, hoosier tires, very fast car $17,500.”

1947_dragrace_upland