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1942 Flattie Ellensburg, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

(03/15/2019) Marty spotted this old school build with a Bobcat hood and some min-terra tires.

“42 willys with a 350 fiberglass front end, runs good, needs tinkering with finishing touches”

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1942 Flattie Sandy, UT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.

Seller would like to trade or sell this.

“Looking to trade or sale i want a nice sandrail or sxs or? 1942 willys jeep sbc muncie 4sp new led head lights and 50in light bar 95% 33in tires very nice inside and out”

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1943? GPW Elgin, OR $15,600

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No doubt there is little GPW left in this modified flat fender.

https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/elgin-1943-willys-ford-jeep/6857057009.html

“1943 Willy’s Ford Jeep, Toyota lockers front and back, 3/4 ton Chevy transmission and transfer case, stretched 13” for rock crawling, 455 gear ratio, 350 engine. Serious inquires only”

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1951 CJ-3A Stanwood, WA **SOLD**

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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”

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1950 CJ-3A Lake Elsinore, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7200.

(03/25/2019) Has a Bobcat hood and a nice paint job.

“Super nice, Runs great. Tons of up grades and add on’s. 327 engine with lots of goody’s, Turbo 350 Automatic trans, Hurts shifter, The 4×4 is all there, Jeep has been lowered, With New wheels and tires, All new carpet, Seats. Seat belts, Ganges,
Tac. New Canvas top, New paint, Tilt Stirring, Clean title in my name, 2020 Tags, Nice Stereo,
This is a very nice custom done street jeep. Daily driver, Super low gears, Good for around town fun. OBO gets it!”

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1950 CJ-3A Burgaw, NC $8500

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You don’t see many Bobcats hood in the Southeast.

https://eastnc.craigslist.org/cto/d/burgaw-willys-cj3/6832883610.html

“1950 Willy’s v8 frunt disc Brakes new top 33 tires seats steering wheel brakes frunt gears hubs and more runs perfect”

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1950 CJ-3A Browning, MT $6000

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UPDATE: Still Available?

(09/11/2018) It’s got a Bobcat fiberglass hood.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/browning-1950-willys-cj3-v8/6821767543.html

“1950 cj3 v8 willys new tires top seats brakes dics brakes are exsost stering wheel radeo 4by4 runs great lots of power new top”

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1942? Flattie Kelso, WA $8000

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Looks like a good build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2265335440419025/

“42 Willie’s 8000 obo trade? classic, chopper, what ya got”

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1948 Ex-Racer North Bend, WA **SOLD**

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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.”

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1946 CJ-2A Laurel, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000

(04/15/2018) Lots of updates to this Bobcat-bodied Flattie.

“1946 Willy’s/ Bobcat body, brand new 4×4 after market frame built from ground up.
1 ton ford transmission(100 miles rebuilt), married transfer case( 100 miles rebuilt), 383 stroker motor (900 miles rebuilt, can, hardened rods, summit racing pistons), Dana 60 axils front and back, four wheel posi, New super swamped 39.5 tires, 15k wench front mounted custom tow bar, Bucket seats ( frame mounted with 5 point harnesses, custom alluminum gas tank, rear seat original. Great for someone who likes quality built performance.”

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1951 CJ-3A Emmett, ID $11,000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/21/2018) Appears to have a replacement body, along with a fiberglass Bobcat hood.

https://boise.craigslist.org/ctd/d/emmett-1951-jeep-willys/6780451198.html

“1951 Jeep Willys ( Title a 1978 ) 4×4, 4cly. engine, warn overdrive, 11″ brakes, tilt $12500.”

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Year? Flattie Longview, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.

(06/27/2018) This looks like a nicely executed build. It has a Bobcat hood, a stainless windshield, and an early 2A grille. No description provided.

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1951 M-38 Auburn, CA eBay

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It’s listed as a 1948, but is actually a 1951 M-38 (see description for more info). It lacks a speedometer.

View all the information on eBay

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“1951 Willys M38 Jeep
Willys serial # MC24291. Oregon DMV assigned # DRF84972, this is the VIN on the title, they probably couldn’t find the tag behind the seat.
Powered by a Chevy 327 that runs good and actually makes it quite scary fast to drive.
Very good power steering and 11” brakes, it stops good.
3 speed transmission with over drive, 2 speed transfer with locking hubs.
It shifts good and doesn’t pop out of gear.
All lights, turn signals and gauges are working, good oil pressure and the charging system works.
No speedometer (see photos).
Twin fuel tanks, full roll cage, tilt wheel and good tires.
Has one small rust spot underneath (see photos) and a front end alignment is due.
All around a good solid old military jeep that is fast and entertaining to drive.
Clear California title.
California residents will be subject to DMV fees and 7.25% sales tax.

 
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1949? CJ-2A? Seattle, WA $6000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/22/2018) Appears to have a Bobcat body.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/265751224225820

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“This jeep has it all. Fiberglas tub with rolled liner sitting on a original frame. Spring over conversion Dana 44 front and rear with 5.38 gears, spool in rear and lock rite in the front, with 4-wheel disc brakes with Wildwood master cylinders and pedal. 1967 Chevy small journal 327 350 horsepower model only been on 4 trips since it was rebuilt 3 years ago. Bolted to a brand new rebuilt turbo 350 transmission with a recently rebuilt Dana 18 transfer case. Fully caged and attached to the frame. 3 suspension seats (child’s in rear) bolted to the cage with 4 point harnesses for all. 10,000 pound winch (I know it is over kill) 35 inch tires on M/T knock offs Ram assist steering with 1 ton cross over steering.”

 
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1951 M-38? Fortuna, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500. Has overdrive.

(09/26/2018) Has a Bobcat hood.

“One of a kind Jeep. Powered by Chevy 327 small block. 3 speed manual transmission with high and low splitter. 4×4 original Axel’s beautiful machine once in a lifetime find. No rust or rot. Barn find this is what I paid for it. Not trying to profit just need the money to put a flatbed on my pickup. Currently has no bed and cannot be used. So I’m selling for that reason. ”

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1945 GPW? South Lake Tahoe, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

It might have a Bobcat fiberglass body.

“’45 Willys Jeep. Buick V8. Fiberglass body, no top or doors. Needs some work but runs good. Lots of extra parts. $2000.00 OBO. Calls only! Will not respond to texts or e-mails.”

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1949 CJ-2A Shoreline, WA $6500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1949-willys-jeep-cj2a/6661143352.html

“1949 CJ2A
This jeep has it all.
Fiberglas tub with rolled liner sitting on a original frame.
Spring over conversion
Dana 44 front and rear with 5.38 gears, spool in rear and lock rite in the front, with 4-wheel disc brakes with Wildwood master cylinders and pedal.
1967 Chevy small journal 327 350 horsepower model only been on 4 trips since it was rebuilt 3 years ago.
Bolted to a brand new rebuilt turbo 350 transmission with a recently rebuilt Dana 18 transfer case.
Fully caged and attached to the frame. 3 suspension seats (child’s in rear) bolted to the cage with 4 point harnesses for all.
10,000 pound winch (I know it is over kill)
35 inch tires on M/T knock offs
Ram assist steering with 1 ton cross over steering.”

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1953 CJ-3A Arlington, WA $8,000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.

(03/20/2018)Has a Bobcat hood.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/53-willys-jeep-cj3a/6650682425.html

“53′ willys CJ3A.. 350 chev 350 hp crate engine.. less than 1000 miles. SM 465 4speed trany, dana 20 twin stick, Dana 44 richmond spool 4.88 gears. dana 30 detroit locker extra set of axles, all less than 1000 miles on rebuild. Warn power plant winch with compressor. Too much to list”

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Fiberglass Body (Bobcat?) Wenatchee, WA $700

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $700.

Body looks in good shape.

“Have fiberglass flat fender tub. is in good shape. has pedal assembly. and all body parts. $900.00 obo”

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/162711624570731

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1948 CJ-2A Leavenworth, WA $11,000

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Has a Bobcat hood. Power steering not connected.

https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeep/6569254838.html

“Just curious on trades and or cash. Runs and drives. 99% finished. Could use power steering hooked up but not necessary. Also 3rd gear syncros replace or adjusted. 4 speed with overdrive. Slightly built 302. Bigger brakes and newer running gear. Has black full top. On the fence on getting rid of it. Shoot me a text with offers. No junk. I know what this is worth”

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1947 CJ-2A Edmonds, WA $18,785

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(01/24/2018) This probably has a Bobcat fiberglass body.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/1947-willys-jeep-cj-2a/6469386865.html

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“There isn’t anything left to do with this vehicle. It’s already done (new GM 350 motor still has the break-in oil in it).

* All “Fiberglass Body” zero rust!
* Brand New 350 Chevy (EFI)
* Brand New Automatic Transmission
* Dana 44 Front
* Dana 44 Rear
* Detroit Locker (Rear)
* New Aluminum Radiator
* New Oil Cooler
* Brand New Wheels & Tires (Mickey Thompson)
– Pro-Comp LT-285/70/R17
– Including the Spare on the back…
* Disc Brakes on all 4 Wheels
– Electric Vacuum Pump Assist as needed
* Soft Top (Kayline out of Denver, CO)
– Bimini Top as well
* Power Steering Continue reading

 
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1947 CJ-2A Salem, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

All kinds of updates on this one. It has a Bobcat hood.

“we have a 1947 jeep willys with a 350ci conversion, it has a roll cage, harnesses, seats, doors, the suspension is all modified, it has new tranny and case with a doubler, all it needs is to be wired up, not running right now, tons of extra parts, willing to barter”

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Year? CJ-2A? Bobcat-Bodied Flattie Vancouver, WA $5000

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Looks to have a Bobcat fiberglass body. The hood and fenders might be glass, too. Runs.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/1942-willy-jeep/6557245533.html

“orignal engine runs fine , fiberglass shell”

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1952 CJ-3A Buckley, WA $3500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/18/2018) Cage looks good. The seat appears to be the same as what I have in Biscuit. That’s a bobcat hood.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1952-willys/6532885034.html

“Nice newer paint (John deer yellow)
All new brake line’s , brake hoses , master cylinder and wheel cylinders
Has open knuckle Dana 30 with ratchet locker in front with 4.11
Gears (new bearings and seals) warren locking hubs
Stock rear diff except 4.11 gears
Has Rancho lift kit and Rancho shocks
Has new exhaust (high and tight)
Has hydrolic clutch all new parts
11 inch drum brakes from Ford pickup
Roll bar painted gloss black
New radiator
Lincoln tilt and telescoping stearing column
Power steering (front stear)
Chevrolet 230 did 6 cyl I believe had (running 2 years ago)”

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Fred Weis and the Bobcat History

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Yesterday morning, SteveK asked to know more about the Bobcat products. Were they race products or something else? The terminology is so second hand, that I thought everyone knew it by now. I decided to send him a link to an article I thought I had published about Fred Weis and the Bobcat body from the February 1970 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine. It turns out I never published that article!

So, I’d like to publish (perhaps I am republishing it) to better explain the Bobcat body and products. At the post’s bottom I’ve included a number of additional examples and information about the Bobcat. Then, on the next post, I discuss the Bobcat & Parkette fiberglass body histories.

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Note the Cascade 4×4 club sticker on the hood.

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