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PNW4WDA Summer Convention 2022

March 13, 2023 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing, videos • TAGS: PNW-Race.

Steve let me know this video of the 2022 Summer Convention had been published.

After our wayward trip to Phoenix, I’m back in the shop making progress on the racer. The rear sway bar has been added and some rear bump stops should be done soon (once I get some more welding rod). That will complete the rear suspension repairs/mods.

Once I finish the mount for the gas tank and battery, the rear area will be complete. Then comes the floors and cowl area, after which is the seats, the wiring (most of it just needs to be re-run), and, finally, mounting, prepping and painting the body. May 1 is still the goal.

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1950 Race Jeep Battle Ground, WA SOLD

March 11, 2023 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: Bobcat, Fiberglass.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6750.

(01/05/2023) This is one of Rob’s former racers. I believe that’s a Bobcat body.

“Anyone interested in getting into the short 8 class of pnw4wda racing? I’m posting this up for a buddy, it used to be our family racer for many seasons While it’s been a few seasons since it was ours, it’s had a couple upgrades, and is for the most part turn key ready for next season. Comes with a spare fiberglass body and a pile of spare parts. Engine is 500 ish horsepower mostly Brodix full roller 327,top loader side shift 4 speed manual transmission, 20 transfer case, 44 differentials front and rear Current owners have moved up to a slightly more family friendly medium rig. If interested, send me a message and I’ll get you in touch with Brad.”

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Our Gang Ice Racing Video

February 25, 2023 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing

The Our Gang 4 Wheelers in Georgetown, Colorado, have one more race this weekend (unless the ice holds a while longer). This video gives a short overview of their sport. The club also has an updated website with lots of images.

https://ourgangiceracing.com/

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Former Ice Racing Jeep Thornton, CO $5500

February 25, 2023 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: Ice-Race.

Looks fun.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/932634601443156

“Old ice race Jeep 355 sbc Turbo 400 trans Rear Ford 9” with disk brakes Front dana44 5.29 gears.”

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Jeep Rodeo in the 1959 Issue of Man’s Magazine

February 11, 2023 • CATEGORIES: Features, Magazine, Racing

UPDATE: This post originally appeared April 2, 2016

The February 1959 of Man’s Magazine contained photos and short report from the annual Jeep Rodeo in Yakima, Washington. Unfortunately, most of the pics aren’t a whole lot different from the March 1959 issue of Modern Man Magazine, featured in 2013.

Man’s magazine turned out to be a lot less risqué than the cover image and headlines might suggest. There was even an opinion article expressing concern over how American college football was fast becoming too professionalized.

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1947 CJ-2A Race Jeep Project Big Lake, MN $2500

February 5, 2023 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: Fiberglass.

Not sure how much value there is, as it lacks a power train, but it must have some interesting history.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1955951404747395

“1947 Jeep Willy’s cj2a, 1st gen bronco frame, Dana 44 swap front and rear with. 5:89 gears Chevy motor mounts. no motor or trans. Brakes work. Comes with everything you see. Fiberglass body with original cj2a frame welded to this frame. Was built by John Witt in the 70s and raced in the southern states. I have too many projects that need funding and this was the last project to come home so sadly it needs to go. OBO WILL ONLY EXCEPT OFFERS IN PERSON. Maybe trade for a nice Honda three wheeler. Home by 5:30pm durning the week. Weekends are open.”

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1946 Sand Jeep Victorville, CA $40,000

January 7, 2023 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: Dash, Drag, Hood-Tilt, Nice, Rollcage.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $40,000.

For serious inquiries, contact Justin for more info at 760 953 1364.

or https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/642130777553173

“It’s a 1946 Willys CJ2A tilt up shell, full drag chassis built by Rick Thomas in Hesperia ca., Wally World Custom paint. 568 C.I. Dart Big M. Gary Williams 1150 Dominator, Reher Morrison intake, heavily worked Dart Pro 1 heads, Ron Davis radiator, Eagle rotating assembly, Jessel rockers, oversized .904 Howard’s solid lifters, custom cam from Forsyth speed, Ross custom pistons, Custom Hooker headers, pro star 500 pump, Best of the Best from front to back. in this configuration it made 989 hp on an engine Dyno, but can easily be de-tuned to 800hp. I have complete professional build sheets. PowerGlide w/4500 stall (2k HP build), scatter shield and drive line loop. Modified Dana 60 (4 link) w/removable wheelie bar, spool w/6.17 gears, 35 spline Mosers. Areospace brakes, QA1 shocks w/adjustable height linkage. I Have a complete ledger of the build. make me an offer.”

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1976 J-10 Racer Caldwell, ID SOLD

November 29, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s, Racing

Bill shared this former racer that just sold on eBay for $4,049. and featured on Barnfinds.

“Vintage racing Jeeps aren’t around every corner, making this listing pretty unusual. Here on eBay is a 1976 Jeep J10 said to be a Baja racer, bid to $2,025 with no reserve. The vehicle is located in Caldwell, Idaho, and this tip came to us courtesy of T.J. The seller’s ad is unfortunately short of details, so we’ll have to fill in the blanks as best as we can. We do know the Jeep J10 started out under the Gladiator name, a vehicle that was produced from 1962 through 1988 in one form or another. By the time this Jeep was made, the two-wheel drive option had given way to the much more popular four-wheel drive. The paint scheme indicates Marlboro as a sponsor; the driver’s name is Mike Honcho and the co-driver is Gator McKlusky. Mike Honcho was the Playgirl-posing alias of the Cal McNaughton Jr character in Talledega Nights. Burt Reynolds played the Gator McKlusky character in White Lightening, a movie produced in 1973, but the movie car was a Ford Galaxie, not a Jeep. The truck is set up to tow behind your race trailer.”

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1947 CJ-2A Race Jeep Rogers, MN $1700

November 20, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: Fiberglass, Paint, Rollcage.

A fun old racer from the 1970s used in the Mint 400 and “Bonnie and Clyde 350”.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1455813524911645

“Vintage Off Road Jeep Racer Built by John Witt early 1970’s Raced in the MINT 400 and the “Bonnie and Clyde 350” Bronco Frame Fiberglass Jeep 2A body Roll Cage Custom built Dana 44 axles with 5:88 gears Original Firestone “Baja Runner” race tires. NOT RUNNING – PROJECT Jeep 360 Motor with Torqueflight Auto Would make a great trail rider or restore because of race history-or as lawn sculpture. Stored in Rogers $1,700 Jim 6one2-28two-362one”

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1948 CJ-2A Williams, OR $3600

November 18, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: Paint, Rollcage.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $3600.

(11/03/2022) I love the classic paint job. Pink. Flames. Looks like it was a fun rig (and could be again).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1363073704223287

“1948 CJ2A runs and drives has a ford 289 with the original 3-speed. Was an old dessert racing jeep back in the day. Then later restored in early 70s. Engine has had some work done to it. The heads are off a 302 that have had some work done. I have a video of it running that I can send to you. Has a aluminum intake off of a HO mustang. Has a electrical fuel pump. And power steering. Asking $4,000 OBO. Accepting trades”

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Mud/Drag Flattie Dalhart, TX $15,000

November 16, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: Drag.

Sounds like it has been lightly used.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1012689622854152

“1968 Chrysler 440 engine, 30 over New balance rotating assembly Forged pistons Rebuilt heads, double spring valves Baffled oil pan, extra capacity (rare) Milidon oil pump, pressure to block, return back to pan Cam 4400 low end, 7200 high end Holly 1350 CFM carburetor Nitrous 300 shot fogger system MSD 6 AL ignition High RPM Power steering pump 2 magna flow fuel pumps 4 wide five wheel adapters Mud hog cut tires on front 35” Bigger digger paddles rear 35” 5.89 gears on front and rear SCS gearbox (transfer case) 3 speed 727 transmission, reverse shift pattern Fiberglass jeep racing body Both engine and transmission rebuilt in 2016, only has a total of eight passes in four events, two of those were nitrous. Worked very well, asking $15,000 OBO”

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The Moby Dick Rally Cherokee Story

November 7, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing

Bill shared this story from DirtFish the introduction of a Jeep Cherokee to the Rally circuit in Michigan, and the subsequent banning of 4WD from the Rally circuit.

https://dirtfish.com/rally/how-a-jeep-led-to-fias-infamous-4wd-ban/

PHOTO CREDIT: From the Mark Henderson collection

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1981 Stretched CJ-5 Sarasota, FL $8075

November 3, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Racing • TAGS: Rollcage, Stretched.

This is an unusual build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2057107987824298

“Jeep off road only, no title, built this with my son , then he went into the Air Force , I finished the build and never took it in the mud. It’s a racing jeep, Chevy 327 with 385 hp Chevy running gear, shift kit, electric water pump. Electric fan, Radiator in the back, it has roll around tires on it now, will take bigger tires. Engine has all the goodies, will run on pump gas I have racing fuel in it. I have 12,500 invested in this project. It just needs a driver. It’s loud and it’s fast, will pull front off the ground. I am to old to be doing this that’s why I never took it in the mud”

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2005 Drag Jeep Yuma, AZ $28,500

October 23, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s, Racing • TAGS: Drag.

Nice looking build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/457833389787526

“Sand drag jeep ready to race, 4wd, 434 small block with a 400 and 250 shot of nitrous, ran 3.70 with 400 only then added 250 with separate fuel system and haven’t ran yet, built power glide trans, full electronics with trans brake and shift control, goes straight down track, selling for a friend”

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Narrow-Bodied Fiberglass Racer Sacramento, CA $8500

October 13, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing • TAGS: Fiberglass, Paint.

This single seater former mud racer has a variety of mods.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/528018095354935

“340 Buick emotor with a muncie 4 speed. Willys jeep not a Cherokee but has 460 rear ended gears and 540 front gear, mud racer. It runs and drives”

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1949 CJ-3A Roseburg, OR $6000

October 9, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Racing • TAGS: Rollcage.

Looks like a fun sand jeep.

https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/winchester-jeep-49-willys-flat-fender/7540641532.html

“Off road use or dunes just had 15,000 into it everything new 383 motor roller motor crane rockers 11 1/2 to 1 compression race fuel only come look to much to put in add”

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1953 CJ-3B Sand Drag Jeep Kelso, WA $12,500

October 9, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: Drag.

UPDATE: Now priced at $12,500.

(04/25/2022) This nice looking 3B drag jeep looks like a fun ride.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/7538036797.html

“Hot Rob jeep looking to trade for boat or??? Value must be around 18,000 send pics and description of boat.

The jeep has a 355 small block chevy 10.5 to 1 compression ratio. Big cam single plain intake manifold 4 bolt main. 750 brawler carb. MSD distributor and 6AL ignition box. Around 400hp turbo 400 transmission 3000 stall speed converter. Ford 9 inch rear end. 4 link with coilovers. 5.38 gears. Griffon aluminum radiator, holly electric fuel pump bucket seats with 4 point harness. Rear tires are 33×21.5×15 Hoosiers and fronts are 29×12.5×15 Hoosiers.”

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1951 Sand Drag Jeep La Farge, WI $7250

September 17, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Racing • TAGS: Drag.

This drag jeep is named “Wicked Willy”.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2860049174303406

“This is a nostalgic Jeep Willy’s sand dragger with a clear title and matching VIN number. Small block chevy engine with a 350 turbo transmission. MSD 6AL ignition. Lots of good parts. Ford 9 inch rear end. 4link suspension and coil overshocks.”

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1977 CJ-5 Race Jeep(?) Weatherford, TX $3500

September 14, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Racing • TAGS: Drag.

This might have been rebuilt for drags of some type.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/370692988552838

“1977 CJ5 304 on vin. Has the 4×4 dep in ft no transfer has the AMC v8”

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1954 JeepRod Sonora, CA $16,000

September 8, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Jeep Rods, Racing • TAGS: Nice, Paint, Rollcage.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $16,000.

(08/31/2022) Mike shared this nice looking custom build. I am surprise this is street approved.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/standard-1954-jeep-willys/7524297806.html

“Selling my 1954 Jeep Willies with a blown BBC. Professionally built with all the best parts. TH350 with stall and manual valve body. It’s licensed, registered and insured. Tags just paid last month. This jeep is a head
turner anywhere it goes.”

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2 Off-Road Racing Jeeps Shamokin, PA Estate Auction

September 6, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing

These two racing jeeps will be auctioned Saturday October 8th, 2022.
LOCATION: 883 LOWER ROAD, STATE ROUTE 3004, SHAMOKIN, PA
(Approx. 1.5 miles east of Route 225/Hunter Station)

https://dockeyauctionservices.com/auctions/

Sneaky Snake:

Timber Rattler:

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1959 FC-150 Drag Jeep Grayson, KY $32,500

September 1, 2022 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Racing • TAGS: Paint.

Roger Martin shared this old school modified FC-150 called Jumping Jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/348607694129993

“Great wheelstander
1 of a kind
Runs on alcohol
Body great condition
Blower motor runs great
Trades ”

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1949 Drag Jeep Salem, OR $10,000

August 31, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: Bobcat, Fiberglass, Hood-Tilt, Nice, Rollcage.

This likely has a Bobcat fiberglass body.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/593904315556944

“Sand drag Jeep. Sbc383. TH350. Runs on race gas or mix 50/50 gas/race gas.”

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Ex-Racer Brightwood, OR $800

June 30, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Racing • TAGS: PNW-Race.

This looks to be an ex-racing jeep. That pinto engine might have some other HP updates besides the offy intake manifold. Note those “heart” rims; I’ve never seen them before (see last pic).

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/d/brightwood-40s-willys-jeep/7499992613.html

“Old Willys jeep project. Pinto motor with offenhouser intake and custom header- doesn’t run appears to have factory transmission/ transfer case but I’m not an expert on that. 4×4 with power steering custom wheels and tires. Full set of the wide wheels with turf tires that are old plus tractor tires that appear to be in very nice shape. Custom roll cage – aftermarket gauges . No title not street legal price is Firm clearing up the yard of projects so no trades- lots of potential- thanks”

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1970s Era Local Jeep Races

June 23, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles, Racing

Jeep races used to be a near weekly event during the summer back in the 1970s. Below are examples of Pacific Northwest 4Wheel Drive Association (PNW4WDA) races held between 1967 and 1970 near my local Eastern Washington community.

It’s hard to believe gived the growth in the Tri Cities (an area consisting of three cities–Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, all separate by rivers) in southeast Washington that races were held near Columbia Point. Now, that area is either wetlands, parks, or homes. Here are several articles with names I’m familiar with. These races were held in conjunction with the annual Water Follies celebration, an event still being held, though without jeep races, though the unlimited hydros still run.

From the June 4, 1967, issue of the Tri Cities herald:

An article later in the year contained some great images (July 16, 1967 Tri City Herald):

The results of the race were reported in the July 24, 1967 issue of the Tri City herald:

The July 20, 1969, issue included this pic from the racing:

Two days later, the July 22, 1969, issue of the Tri City Herald published the results:

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