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1979 CJ-5 JeepRod San Antonio, TX $17,500

February 13, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Racing • TAGS: Drag, Paint, Stretched. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

I can’t tell if this was built to drag/sand race or just built to be a hot rod cruiser.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/694852867850230

“1979 CJ5 stretched Jeep hot rod. Many newer parts and upgrades. Straight axel, R&P steering, front disc rear drum( rear brakes and MC are new). Ford 9” rear, 5:13 w/ spool. 1964 327 , steel crank, shotpeen rods, 12:1 pistons. Corvette angle plug closed chamber heads. Crane full roller cam/valvetrain. With stud girdles. Victor jr intake and Proform 750 DP carb. MSD ignition and Hy- Fire coil. Hughes PG trans with deep pan, transbrake, 1:90 first gear. Ballistic blanket. 10 gallon fuel cell. Passed Texas state inspection. Clear title. Rear tires are newer Mickey Thompson SR drag radials. MT Sportsman’s on front. Fiberglass front fenders and inner liners”

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Fiberglass Drag Jeep Bodies Monticello, IL Status Unknown

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, Features, Parts, Racing • TAGS: Fiberglass. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **Status Unknown. Was $1800. As of June of 2023 the link no longer works.

(11/26/2020) There’s a company out of Illinois selling drag ‘jeep’ fiberglass bodies called Dunn & Gone Racing, Inc. (some of the ads on the racing junk site are old, so, this may or may not be available).

https://www.racingjunk.com/Sand-Drag-Racing-Cars/184108659/RAMROD-JEEP-BODIES.html?category_id=&search=jeep&quickSearch=1&np_offset=32&from=search#6

jeep-drag-race-bodies

“The newset addition to our high quality fiberglass family
—RAMROD—
Each body is hand laid with the best resins and glass available
Specs
overall length 143 inches
cage opening width 30 ½ inches
rear width 63 inches
front width 52 inches
Basic wheel base from rear center to front center 96 inches
untrimed rear wheel well opening 34 inches, trimmed 39 inches
no body work required, just wetsand and paint!!!!
1800.00 in stock and available NOW
Thanks
JD
Dunn and Gone Racing Inc.
Located in Monticello Illinois”

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1972 Pikes Peak Winner a CJ-3A Race Jeep?

February 7, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

A reader heard a rumor that the winner of the 1972 Pike’s Peak “in the unlimited class was a cj3a”. I found a video of the 1972 race, but no jeep was mentioned:

I also learned that the overall winner on one day of the 1971 Pikes Peak Hill Climb trials was Bob Sievert (his obit) in a jeep, but Bob failed to win that year. His rear end broke during his race up the hill, forcing him to rely on his front wheel drive. Still, he finished 5th in the four-wheel-drive class. Here are the results of that 1971 race, though no pics are provided that show why type of jeeps were raced:

Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph, July 12, 1971.

In 1973, Bob did win the Non-Production Truck division of the Pikes Peak race. There’s supposed to be a mention about him and his jeep in the July 1973 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. Eventually, I was able to find a photo of Bob from 1973, but it appears he raced using a modified Jeepster Commando:

https://www.pinterest.ie/pin/516928863464329770/

There was another jeep entry in 1973, this CJ-5 operated by Ken Anderson, but no mention of how well he did:

So, I’ve been unable to confirm that a CJ-3A was used or modified for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, but I’m sure CJ-3As, as well as WWII jeeps and CJ-2As and other vintage jeeps were raced given there was a 4WD class. Anyone else have more info or photos?

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1950 CJ-3A Drag Jeep Sacramento, CA $17,500

February 6, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Racing • TAGS: Drag, Fiberglass, Paint. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/03/2020) Looks fast.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3876330212378713/

“Sand Drag/Dune /. 1/8 mile asphalt. Jeep. BB Chevy. Powerglide 8” converter. 9” rearend. Disc brakes. 4 link and coil overs front n rear. New rear tires n wheels. Engine ,Trans and Rearend fresh beginning of last season.”

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Ronald Reagan’s Jeeps

February 5, 2021 • CATEGORIES: International, M-38A1, Racing, Unusual • TAGS: Stock. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Joe-in-Mesa shared this pic of Ronald Reagan driving Mikhail Gorbachev around his ranch in his beloved Jeep Scrambler. The image was part of a Calendar his parents had.

Four Wheeler Magazine has a collection of photos showing both his CJ-6 and his CJ-8 Scrambler. Not shown in the Four Wheeler pics, but shown at the bottom, is the M-38A1 purchased by the Secret Service.

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Originally Posted November 12, 2020: The CJ-3B

A recent post highlighted Presidents and Jeeps. Included was a stock photo showing Ronald Reagan in his late model CJ-3B:

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Originally Posted March 30, 2016: The CJ-6

Former President Ronald Reagan’s CJ-6 was awarded national historic status in 2016 when it was placed on the National Register of Historic Vehicles. You can learn more here: https://www.hagerty.com/drivers-club/my-garage/78598943/national-historic-vehicle-register/a5c43c08-c897-4387-9edd-a9ffe6df3180

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Originally Posted May 10, 2013: This M-38A1 was for sale for $50,000 in 2010.

Well, if you are looking for a special Jeep for your collection and you love Presidential Stuff, then this is the jeep for you. Ronald Reagan’s personal M-38A1 which he owned from 1982 – 1996, before donating it. It’s now in the hands of a collector who wishes to sell it.

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1977? Flattie Milville, PA $2000

February 5, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Racing • TAGS: Fiberglass, Rollcage, tilt. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.

(01/15/2021) This has no powertrain. Looks like a metal body with a fiberglass tilt front clip.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/443828039953439

“Jeep CJ5 body has NO engine or transmission was set up for Ford. Dana axles out of a scout they are locked have driveshafts has new 31 inch mud terrain tires mounted on Wagon Wheels also full roll cage mounted to frame has fuel cell mounted in rear new extended leaf springs also traction bars on rear front axle moved forward several inches also fiberglass tilt front end 2 fiberglass race seats MSD ignition box aluminum radiator power control box for ignition and lights an electric fan on radiator don’t miss out on this deal make it a great toy or racer There is no title off-road use only get it before spring so you can get it ready to play for the summer”

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1947 Race/Sand Jeep Canyonville, OR $8000

February 1, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: PNW-Race. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Looks like a fun race rig.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1089426504835742

“For sale,1947 jeep, set up for racing or dunes, has a wild Chevy 383 putting out pretty good HP, custom built turbo 350 with manual shift, Dana 44 front and rear with spool in the rear, disk brakes, trussed diff. solid cage including engine cage, bead lock wheels, this is handful of a jeep, not for the timid! Comes with new 31″ sand tires on Mickey Thompson aluminum wheels.”

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Sand Drag Jeep Placerville, CA Status Unknown

January 27, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: Fiberglass, Rollcage. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was No Price.

(11/08/2020) Looks fast.

“Sand drag / Dune / 1/8 mile asphalt Drag. Bb Chevy. Call.”

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1976 CJ-5 Rochester, MN $3000

January 5, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Racing • TAGS: Fiberglass. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

I’m not sure how this build was used, but it has a variety of mods.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/253754752532245/

“Fiberglass CJ5 aluminum tub Roller set up 4 Chevy Too much to list Get in touch if interested, can then you give you more info.”

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1979 Spain Jeep Rally video

December 13, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s another, less exciting video with more safety equipment. I don’t understand why they are racing with the windshield in place? And, I’m glad when I raced I didn’t have so many people so close to the track.

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Stainless Steel Flattie Atascadero, CA SOLD

December 4, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Racing, stainless/jewels • TAGS: Drag, Nice, Paint, Rollcage. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

“Stainless steel Willys Jeep roller no motor no trans … (from previous ad: it has a supper 14 rear end with leaf springs and 44 up front on coil over it a cj Frame that is boxed).”

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1978 Article on Road Rebels Playday

November 27, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles, Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

An article in the June 22, 1978, issue of the Longview Daily News highlighted an upcoming Road Rebels jeep club payday. The reference to 199 trophies to be awarded reminded me of just how big of an event the Sunday evening trophy awards could be. They could last hours. People usually lumped together by clubs in one large group. Each name would be called. Imagine it takes one minute to hand out each trophy; in the case of this event you’d be looking at over three hours for 199 trophies.

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1975 CJ-5 Drag Jeep Mesa, AZ $11,500

November 26, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Could be worth a look if you just want a fun sand/drag jeep. (some of the ads on the racing junk site are old, so, this may or may not be available).

https://www.racingjunk.com/Sand-Drag-Racing-Cars/182905393/1975-CJ5-Jeep-436-CID.html?category_id=&search=jeep&quickSearch=1&np_offset=59&from=search#9

“1975 JEEP CJ-5 436,CID small Block
This Jeep is not a show car but
Built for fun!

Engine is New with only one tank of fuel (C-14) ran through it.
Over 15k in Engine 980+ Hp, built to add 500 hp NOS kit.

Racing Part Number:ESP-B12028040 Continue reading →

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1979 CJ-5 Drag Jeep San Antonio, TX $17,500

November 26, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The is actually street legal in Texas. (some of the ads on the racing junk site are old, so, this may or may not be available).

https://www.racingjunk.com/Willys/183206129/1979-CJ5-stretched-Jeep-.html?category_id=&search=jeep&quickSearch=1&np_offset=51&from=search#4

“Fiberglass front fenders, Rockwell straight axel with disc brakes. Rack n pinion steering. New MC,rear brakes. 9” Ford with 5:13 and a spool. New MY Sportsman S/R tires. MT rims. 1964 327 with 12:1 pistons, Crane roller valvetrain. Crane Fireball heads (292 Corvette angle plug heads) , Victor jr. Proform 750 carburetor dp. New MSD distributor and coil( HVC II) . New 10 gallon fuel cell. Hughes racing pg with trans brake. 4000 stall converter. Ballistic blanket.
Many new parts and miscellaneous parts go with it.
This Jeep has been set up to be street legal. It passed Texas state inspection 11-18. Clear title.”

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Drag Jeep McMinnville, OR $25,000

November 26, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: Drag, Fiberglass. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This drag jeep uses a narrow racing body which were popular in the PNW4WD racing scene. (some of the ads on the racing junk site are old, so, this may or may not be available).

https://www.racingjunk.com/Mud-Racing/184109610/Fiberglass-Jeep-.html?category_id=&search=jeep&quickSearch=1&np_offset=46&from=search

“540 c.i. Dart block, Turn Key, Chrome Molly frame. Power Pro Chain drive, 1250 CFM, TH400, Mac, 360 c.c. heads.”

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1972 CJ-5 Drag Jeep Franklin, OH No Price

November 24, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Racing • TAGS: Drag. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The FB ad indicates a dealer is selling this. No description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1930173613784962

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1943 Flattie Willamina, OR $6500

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: MB, Racing • TAGS: Rollcage. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/06/2020) Former PNW racer?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/701712834055357

“Chev small b 400 turbo 400 2500 stall 513 gears”

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1975 Drag Jeep Project El Paso, TX $4000

November 5, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: Drag. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

I’m not sure how much value is here, but there seems to be at least some value.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/955940711575366

“Selling or trading rolling chassis for mud drags or sand drags”

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1982 CJ-7 Race Jeep Findlay, OH SOLD

November 3, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-7, Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6750.

Maybe some old timers remember this race jeep? It was last raced in 1986.

“Mileage is inaccurate cuz its a built race motor. I am selling this for my dad. It is as is condition. Only been fired up a few times in the past 20 some years. This Jeep is mean and believe me loud and mean. As is what it sits condition.”

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1962? Sedan Delivery Luka, IL $15,000

September 27, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Racing, Willys Wagons • TAGS: Drag. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE Still Available under new link.

This was a drag jeep that’s been made street legal. I’m not sure why it is listed as a 1962.

https://www.shoppok.com/mattoon/a,45,97262,1962-Willys-Panel-Wagon-Rat-Rod—-15-000–Iuka-.htm?utm_source=ClazAutos&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=global&trmsource=clazoutfeed

“For sale is a very nice and fun to drive 1962 Willys Panel Wagon. spent most of its life as a drag car on the Coles County Dragstrip before being returned to the street. Very strait body, no rust or dents. Very reliable, I have driven it to the NSRA Nationals event in Louisville KY the last 2 years. No problem running 70+ mph down the interstate. It has a .030 over 350 crate motor, 400 turbo tranny, 9″ ford rearend, power steering. Always gets a lot of attention and you wont see another one like it at the car show. Trades considered”

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Ice Racer “Dirty George” (not for sale)

September 26, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing • TAGS: Ice-Race, Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This image was included as part of the sale of a CJ-6 axle (pumpkin removed). It’s an ice-racer with an extended body and a mustang convertible top (reminiscent of the DJ-3A convertible top). It’s sort of an art-car ice-racer. Nice to see folks just having fun with their rigs.

According to the seller of the axle, “I used the [CJ-6] tub and frame to extend a CJ3B to add a Mustang convertible top.”

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Sun Carnival Jeep Derby in El Paso, Texas

September 15, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles, Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

In the autumn of 1962, the Sun Carnival organization in El Paso, Texas, decided to add the Sun Carnival Jeep Derby, one of only four derby’s held in the US, to it’s late December events calendar (the other ‘derbies’ were held in Las Cruces, Truth or Consequences, and Denver). The grand prize was a brand new 1963 CJ-5 donated by the Willys Manufacturing Company (I think they meant Willys Motors).

Clipping from El Paso Times - Newspapers.com

September 12, 1962, El Paso Times

Before being presented to the race winner, Carnival manage Bruce Brooks planned to use it by carnival staff to carry tickets between the four branch offices.

Clipping from El Paso Herald-Post - Newspapers.com

December 25, 1962, El Paso Herald-Post

Ted C. Brewer of Roswell, New Mexico, went on to win the Inaugural Sun Carnival Jeep Derby.

1963-01-01-elpaso-times-derby-jeep-winner-lores

January 01, 1963, El Paso Times

The next year, the Sun Carnival volunteers put together another course.
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Marty’s Race Jeep

September 8, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Marty was able to complete the work on his race jeep in time to make it to this weekend’s jeep race in Glenwood, Washington. This is a pic from the property where the race was held (beautiful setting). His kids, Ian, Emerson, and Miranda, look like they are having a great time.

He reports there were a few glitches, but he got them worked out enough to make some runs.

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1961 Article on the Las Cruces Jeepathon Track

September 2, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles, Racing, Women & Jeeps This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This July 30, 1961, article shared the news that the Las Cruces Jeep Club planned to allow non-racers a chance to drive the ‘Jeepathon’ race track before the racers got a chance to race. The photos show Carol McDonald checking the jeep and the track. I wish the photos were clearer. I’m guessing she was a Las Cruces Jeep Club member?

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Year? CJ-5 Rialto, CA $10,000

September 1, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Look slike a fun sand jeep.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/snw/d/rialto-sand-jeep-383-stroker/7178573396.html

“Sand Jeep based on a 1942 mail Jeep frame.
– 383 motor
– Power glide trans with brake
– 9” rear end
– Brand new PRP seats and harness’
– New fuel cell
– New radiator w/ electric fan
– New headers.
Very clean, well maintained. Never abused”

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