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The February 1963 issue of Popular Mechanics included an article about the New Mexico Jeep Derby held annually in Truth or Consquences, New Mexico. It’s a great article about the early days of jeep racing. I’ve also included a video of one Derby race, but the quality is poor. Still, in some clips, you can see just how much the co-pilot shifts his body around the jeep.
View Popular Mechanics February 1963 at Google Books
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
Looks like a simple Dana 18, but I’m guessing it’s been modified based on the seller’s comment that the transfercase is worth more than the asking price.
“Hi guys looking to sell a Aluminum body sand dragster Jeep. It’s just a rolling chassis. There is no motor but does come with a direct drive transfer bolts right up to a BBC or SBC. Comes with a few parts. It’s definitely a project but be sweet for the drags or dunes. I’m asking $1800 O.B.O the transfer is worth more than that. And no trades please cash only”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
“Two Sweet Sand Drag Jeeps For Sale.. Located in Yuma,Az.”
If you need a little more speed, maybe this will do it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/550516045688878/
“Willys Jeep S/G S/P etc. Drag Car very unique roadster One of a kind Chromoly cage built buy Lloyd Culp race cars Multi event winner, car is very consistent Ran 9 flat @149 with mild motor 2300 LBS w/190# driver Roller, Minus Motor/Tranny/Ignition Setup BBC 4-link rear front and rear willwood disk brakes”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5450.
(05/17/2019) Has a fancy paint job.
“1973 jeep sand drag v8 automatic paddle tires”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/snw/d/valley-center-1946-willys-sand-jeep/6904347979.html
“Motor was built by lead mechanic for mario Andretti, made 850 on alcohol, Oliver billet main caps 4 bolt main, solid roller cam with dart stud girdle, dart intake with 1050 quick fuel, Currie 9 inch rear end with fully upgraded internals,brand new fox 2.5 in rear with hydrolic bumps front and back, brand new fox shocks in the front and rebuilt 4 link. I had the trans and converter rebuilt by Mike’s transmissions cost almost 5k, rugged radio system with two headsets, prp seats and harnesses, bead locks front and rear. Motor is a 496 13.5:1 compression”
Joe’s got this drag jeep with a hint of Willys DNA. If you want to learn more, call Joe (780)472-1938 or Email remos@shaw.ca.
“1952 Willys with a small block Chevy 355 Cubic INCH 4 Main BLOCK,Steel Crank,New World HEADS 202-160,Titanium Keepers,Steel Valves Keith Black Hypereutectic Pistions,30 Over,Steel Pink Rods,Windage Trays High Volume Oil Pump. Victor Junior intake with spacer 750cfm Holley Carb,100 Shot NOS, Zoomie Headers Msd Model AL6 with Retarder, Autometer Gauge Big Tack with shift light.
Powerglide Tranny with 5000 Stall Torque D. Differential Nodular Steel Pumpkin Steel Spool 35 Spline Mark Williams Axles 6.50 Ratio Front Diff 3.56.
Rear Tires are Unlimited Paddle all aluminum Rims with small center line aluminum rims in the front. Adjustable Suspension.
Best RACE TIME 3.76 SEC
This Jeep is Turn Key Ready only has a few Races under its belt. Runs and Drives Great. Need to Sell no more room to store it
$8,850USD
Does look like much value here, but maybe(?) someone can use some of the parts for a cheap PNW race rig.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/snw/d/aldergrove-mud-race-truck/6880591653.html
“46 willys narrowed lenghend has no motor has turbo 400 dana 20 transfer drive shafts chev half ton diffs posi front rear 35 inch boggers rear ground hawgs front billetdistributor blaster coil 6al ignition box monster tac nitrous system removable steering wheel cheap must go”
This looks like it was a race jeep to me, probably from the 1980s as there is no driver’s side “door” bar. It appears to have a Chev 1953?
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/snw/d/ethel-ol-jeep-willies-4700-obo/6879168495.html
“Bad ass jeep
Runs great
Holly carb
Warn locking hubs
Updates 4 banger
Roll cage”
Something different.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/d/nekoosa-two-wheel-drive-pull-truck-for/6862495802.html
“I have a very nice complete two wheel drive pulling truck for sale.
If you ever wanted to get into truck pulling this is your opportunity. I am selling at very reasonable price. I can finance terms or become partner if you are able to provide nice shop to work on it and have mechanical abilities I can help with the truck give you my knowledge of it. And if you want I can help finance a plan to purchase.
This truck is custom made was in top 4 out of 12 to 14 trucks.
Its complete with engine to wheels and all weights for all three weight classes. 5800lbs 6000lbs 6200lbs.
The truck needs to be gone through and have engine upgraded and worked on to perform.
To build a truck would cost you twice what I am asking for.
Serious inquiries only. To many things to list on here will discuss with you over phone.
Trailer not included but can transport.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4250.
(10/28/2019) Has a Bobcat body and hood. Has custom suspension. May have been a racer.
“1951 Willys , fiberglass , 289 Ford engine. Too much extras to list., Runs but needs tuning. $4,250”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Seems like this ex-racer could be modified into a racer again.
“Jeep willys body on a shortened blazer frame. Healthy SBC 350, world 2.08 iron heads around 450hp. Th350 and dana 20. 10 bolt front open 12 bolt rear locked. Full cage tied to frame, pb,ps, aluminum radiator. Very reliable and can wheel all day and not overheat. Very fun in sand and mud. Runs great. This jeep is an ex barrel racer.”
UPDATE: Still Available on eBay. The Buy-it-now price is $9500.
This Drag Jeep was featured on Road and Track. Labeled a 1957 DJ-2A, the year, the serial number (56337 11539), and the body style mark this as a 1956 DJ-3A.
View all the information on ebay
“It’s time to part with my very first street rod. I bought this in 1982 right out of high school. Over the years it has morphed into what you see here.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(09/03/2018) Engine is locked. A rare desert dog sighting on this former racer.
“47 Willys Jeep aftermarket steel body, tilt front end, CJ chassis, Dana 44s, 480 gears, a true four-wheel posi front, and rear, 327 .30 over thats locked up, Ported heads, intake, Holley carb, 400 trans. This jeep was raced in the Great Lakes sanction. Sand Drags and obstacle course in the 80s, and 90s known as a shuffler..”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/13/2017) Fred’s selling his great looking drag jeep. You can contact him at Waytoogood@earthlink.net or (909) 560-4902.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/snw/d/sand-jeep-show-car-awesome/6804563732.html
“For Sale
Complete Sand Drag Willys Jeep
Well Known “Sidewinder” Pro Jeep
SCSDA and NSDA Event Winning Car
Beautiful Show Quality Jeep, Turn Key Ready to Race
Removable Fiberglass Body and Front Clip w/Pro Stock Scoop
Custom Paint w/Flames and Stripes
385 cu. in. Small Block Chevy
Custom N.O.S Nitrous System w/onboard Bottle Heater
Dart SHP Pro Block w/Billet Steel Main Caps
3.75 Eagle Steel Crank
Eagle 6.0 Rods
Kevco Racing Oil Pan
JE Nitrous Pistons and Pins
Hell Fire Rings
Brodix Aluminum Heads w/ Special Port and Valve Work
Comp Cam
Crower Rollers
MSD Digital 6
Jessel Belt Drive
Big Tube Turbo-Hot Coated Headers
Aluminum Electric Water Pump
Electric Fan
Griffin Radiator
Magna-Flow Fuel System
Holley Carburetor Done by Engine Dynamics
Power glide Trans Done by Remac Racing Transmissions
Trans Brake
Scatter Shield and Driveshaft Loop
B&M Pro Bandit Ratchet Shifter w/ Dedenbear Adjustable RPM Controlled Electric Shift Actuator
Billet Stall Converter
Dedenbear Adjustable Reaction Time Delay Box
Autometer Premium Gauges
Autometer Ultimate Playback Tach /with Shift Light
Painless Switch Panel
Race Head lite and tail lite
RCI 5-Point Harness
Race Seat
RJ QuarterMax (Rick Jones Pro Stock) 4130 Chromoly Fab Rear End w/Strange 3rd Member
Summer Bros. Custom Axles
RJ QuaterMax (Rick Jones Pro Stock) Fab Wheelie Bars w/Quick Connects
Alston Chassis Works Ladder Bar and Panhard Bar (All Adjustable)
Strange Engineering Adjustable Coil over Rears
20.00 x 15 Paddle Trax
Hoosier Drag Front Tires
Centerline Wheels
Too Much To List! This Sand Drag Jeep Was Built with the Best!
The Car is Fun to Drive and Very Reliable and A Proven Winner
It Has Run 3.61 and Run’s Consistent 3.80’s
Priced For Quick Sale
$ 19K
Can Help with Delivery and Also Help Consult at the Track on Setups if needed
Please See the Pictures for Your Review
Please Call, E-mail or Text Anytime For Additional Information and More Detailed Pictures”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
“Willys Sand Jeep, Built from 1942 mailcarrier. Custom, Stretched Frame, Chevy 383 stroker with 200 shot fuel/200 Shot Nitrous. TCI 2 Speed Powerglide w/ trans brake(New trans/ No Trips on it), Ford 9″ w/ 6.22 gears, Leaf spring suspension front and rear. This is a fun jeep to dune or get down and race!! Turnkey fun!! ”
Seller has some pricing options.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/733585400349197
“Pro Stock jeep for sale as a roller or complete ,with cuts and dot tires ,as a roller asking 15000 obo,may trade for drag car”
The local Denver CBS Affiliate covered the Our Gang Ice Racers.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6800.
(01/02/2018) “Willy’s fiberglass body , 383 stroker, powerglide 2 speed tranny , 9 in rear , 456 full spool spline ,
Msd electronics , launch controller, 2 step modulator to retard timing for nitrous, has no nitrous but is built for a 150 hp shot , never ran nitrous all motor so far it is fast enough without it . 4.62 sec at dome valley raceway.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/14/2016) Has quite a few mods.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/pts/d/las-vegas-1949-willys-jeep/7250963486.html
“Please view YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlg2NWe2UOw&sns=em
MOTOR:
Small block Chevy 283
Iskenderian racing cam
270 grind Hydraulic lift
Holly carb 4160 Avenger
Weiand 3000 intake manifold
Mallory Unilite ignition
Flex-a-lite fans with custom alum housing
Alum overflow tank
Fram HPG1 and inline fuel filters
Fuel pressure gauge
TRANSMISSION:
Automatic turbo 400 transmission
B&M Star shifter
Rear trans cooler and dual fan
Stock transfer case
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/26/2018) Looks ready for some racing.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/760719570986867
“383 Stroker motor
11.5:1 compression
Full roller and balanced
Australian Aluminum Heads
MSD ignition
Pushing 600 HP
Turbo 350 trans with manual over ride.
4 wheel drive
Lockers front and rear
4:45 gears
Dutchman axles
Rear radiator and tranny cooler
with cooling fans
12 gallon fuel cell
Blue HID head lights, light bar
PNW race registered
Built for barrel racing but is a blast on the sand with it’s light weight and high horse power!
Sand, mud, race, Jeep”
This has a couple Desert Dogs that lookin decent shape. The rear springs are outboard. There could be a little value here. This is about 2 hours east of me.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/212747852875958
“Old raceing. Jeep need the moter put back to gether its a 455 old.lot of parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $49,000
(01/27/2014) All hand controlled. No foot pedals.
“. chevrolet 350 zz4 crate motor
. ford 9″ with poss
. turbo 400 trans
. B&M BLOWER
. one off custom valve covers
. Art Morrison chassis
. coil over independent front
. 4 link coil over rear
. custom all steel body
. all hand controlled”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This is a former ice-racing jeep. This could well be worth a look at this price.
“Titled as 1964 Jeep CJ five, has 1978 CJ5 frame in axles, Dana 30 front with disc brakes and 4:88 gears, Dana 20 rear axle was solid axles and power lock with 4:88 gears, 400 small block Chevy with aluminum intake and edelbrock carb MSD 6AL ignition, Turbo 400 transmission and Dana 300 transfer case, full cage rollbar, the complete body except the windshield frame is fiberglass. This jeep was used for ice racing in Georgetown Colorado so it has steering brakes on the front brakes and a line lock steering break, the lights are on the jeep but not currently wired for the street. If you want to ice race, this is competitive competition jeep but can also wire the lights and put it on the street.$4000 is a great price for all you were getting. I also have a set of competitive studs for sale and set of Competitive bear rubber tires I would sell.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(01/27/2017) Looks fun. A stretched, custom sand toy. Interesting cage design. That middle loops leans way back.
“1953 Jeep Willys CJ3 Jeep was built for Silverlake and has been stretched 14″ to accommodate room for rear seats and fuel cell. 355 SBC, steel crank, dome pistons, 3500 stall converter, fresh rebuild on t400 trans, J20 rear end, built 455 rear gear. custom cage, 5 point harnesses front and back. Griffen Fab Works built custom suspension that include deaver springs, fox shocks, over 5k invested. Works extremely well in the sand and can eat up most everything Silverlake has to offer. Great opportunity to get into a smooth, safe, and fun ride at Silverlake. ”
