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The bobcat body looks pretty beat up. I’m not sure how much value is here.
“Comes with fiberglass jeep tub
Ratchet shifter
Sbc mounts
Full size jeep rear end (513 with mini spool)”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/5886730368.html
Has a fiberglass bobcat body and hood.
“Its a 53 willies all original freshined up on running gear fiberglass body everything works ford 302 in it on 35 in tires its got a 3 speed twin stick tranny have another 5 speed tranny if you want higher gears.
Need to Sell Fast
5000 o.b.o
Trade for 4 runner lifted toyota”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5906586822.html
This has a fiberglass Bobcat body and hood. The fenders and grille could be, too. Has some odd front shock mounts.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/5800692785.html
“Just in time for Fall Hunting and Pumpkin Chunkin!
Thinning the collection of vehicles and the Willys is next to go.
She had frame off resto in 2006. this included…
Frame –
Stripped down to frame – welded all holes and cracks – Painted with OD Green Lacquer
Suspension reworked with lifted springs and a spring-over – Painted with OD Green Lacquer
Body –
Nice fiberglass tub painted with bed liner, now white plastic dip. Since its fiberglass there is no rust and since it weighs virtually 200 lbs, this thing hauls ass up until 35-40mph. Not geared for highway use.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Not sure why it is listed as a 1954. It does have a military body, so maybe it is a ’44? Has a Bobcat fiberglass hood. It includes a top, not pictures. Appears to be missing a muffler. Has full floating rears. If this is still around after we return from Billings I’ll check it out.
“1954 Willys Jeep 304 V8
Everything works. Needs exhaust and new switch for headlights. Have top and doors.
$3000 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Looks good for the price. Appears to have a Bobcat hood.
“1948 Willys Jeep with small block 327. 3″ lift, new wiring. Call for more detail.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $4000.
Price might make this worth a look. It runs on propane.
“Runs on propane. Vortec v-6
Turbo 350 transmission dana 20 t-case with front digs with cutting brakes.
Bobby Long beadlocks 529 gears spool in the rear Detroit in the front.
Upright Warn winch.
Wrangler springs over Toyota axles
Tube bumpers and rock slider exhaust.
Uglier than some on here, but will stomp them all off-road. ”
Extensive roll cage.
“1951 Willy’s
Rearend Dana 44 locked up
Front end Dana 30 locked up
Steering duel 1″ ram hydrologic, removable steering wheel
Transmission turbo 350 automatic, new reverse valve body, shift P,R,N,1,2,3
Motor 2000 Chevy s-10 fuel injected vorteck
V-6 only 45,000 miles
New color
Winch warn 8,000 upwright 8,274 with remote
seats beard racing seats
Need glass for windshield I have glass template
Aluminum Fuel cell
Tires 5 new tires 33x 12.5 r15lt
Procomp mud terrain
Dual exhaust
Newer style warn hubs
??? Horseless carriage license plate???
$11,000 OBO possible trade hot rod in progress”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5718194588.html
Fiberglass Body. Could be a Bobcat 3B body. It’s listed as a 1948.
“Willys high hood. Fiberglass tub and hood. Steel fenders, grille, and windshield frame. New gunmetal pearl paint. Buick 231 v6 with edelbrock carb and intake manifold. 3 speed transmission. Warn overdrive. Front disc brakes. Aluminum radiator. New seats. Soft with 1 small tear in back. 33’s with a lot of tread. Overall pretty nice rig but not perfect.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5709113053.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000.
Has a fiberglass bobcat hood.
“1952 willy-overland cj3a excellent condition Chevy 350 with 400hp 3 speed original transmission crowler transfer case Dana front and rear axles 4:10 gears magnaflow header and exhaust 8k miles since complete restoration 13 k obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It runs. Has a bobcat hood.
“1944 jeep willys cj2a mb. Oddfire 225 motor, T90 trans and Dana 18 transfercase. Toyota running gear. Trans and t-case need gone through. Engine runs but it’s been sitting awhile. I have driven it but it needs work. New tilt steering column and billet wheel. New steering linkage. I have new front frame horns, spring perches and odds and ends. Jeep is solid small amounts of rust and body work. It is a good start to a project. Clear title in hand. Don’t need to sell it so price is firm. Willing to trade for some cool. C10 k10 nova Camaro type stuff. Worst I can say is no thanks. Please email me with questions. If you have something to consider for trade please include pictures and info.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(11/24/2015) This modified jeep looks to have a bobcat 3B body.
“This is a cool looking off road vehicle! It turns heads and is fun to drive. This amazing vehicle is located in Albany, Oregon and we encourage everyone to come take a look at it and drive it for yourself. The best opinion is your opinion.
Exterior: The exterior of this Jeep is in amazing condition. The fiberglass body is in great shape, with a colored match bed lined interior. Custom steel bumpers both front and rear with a bad a** cage gives this willys it’s aggressive look.
Interior: Fitted with two new lowback bucket seats, a modern ebrake for safety, and new gauges, just get in a cruise or hit the trails. We have taken over 60 pictures of this vehicle. Please look over all of them and give us a call if you have any questions.
Mechanics: The heart of this rig is a GM small block 327v8, backed by a 3 speed manual with overdrive, longtube headers with side exhuast, great looking rims and tires,as well as much more.
This V8 starts right up, idles fine, and has good power and acceleration and drives straight down the road. The Odometer currently reads 01, but has not been verified if it is original. Inspected, serviced and detailed and it’s ready to drive anywhere you need.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/20/2015) Lots of updates.
“43 Willys Jeep ready to go. Buick V6 conversion. New: hyd. clutch, rebuild carb, wheels and tires, springs, shocks, tail pipes, fuel tank, alt, battery, and sound system.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5274354514.html
This has a Bobcat body.
“48 Willys Flat Fender Jeep CJ2A
Fiberglass body, hood, fenders, grill, and steel tailgate
*Ford 289 V-8 engine
*3 speed transmission Adapted to a spicer 18 transfer case
*Dana 44 offset flanged axle rear end
*Fully boxed CJ5 frame
*Rancho lift springs con fer shackles
*33-1250-15 BF Goodrich mud terrain tires
*Clean Title
This is a project, But a very good start.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5214594390.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
It may have a fiberglass Bobcat body. It does have the rare teardrop bobcat hood.
“Flatfender jeep. 1948. Ford 289 Ford 3 speed trans 44 flanged. Rear end fiberglass body 33: 12.50 15. Bf Goodrich mud terrain tires have fenders good grill and tailgate fully boxed cj5 frame Rancho lift springs with aftermarket shackles 2000.00 obo”
It looks to have a full floating rear, along with a bobcat hood. It runs.
“I have a 1954 willys for sale. It runs great and drives. Bought it to make into wheeler but decided to go a different direction. It has a 304 v8 with a manual trans. Motor runs strong. All light and signals work. Call or text for more info.”
http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/5206596879.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500. Rare CJ-3B Bobcat hood.
(01/29/2014) Lots of updates on this 3B.
“1953 willys cj3b high hood jeep,ford351 v8,4spd manual transmission twin stick transfer case, full roll cage, harnes belts, 33″ tires, fun jeep in the sand dunes and on the trail! Not a everyday driver”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
There’s value here.
“This is a 1942 Willys Jeep in really nice condition for being so old. I don’t know a whole lot about it. It has a lot of original parts still. It was given to a General Richardson after WWII. I am asking $2,000 obo. I have the title and is ready to be transferred to you. This would be a great project jeep. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
Here’s a good price on a tub and fenders. The tub’s not perfect, but salvageable.
“Selling my Willys fiberglass Jeep tub and front fenders. All in decent shape. The tub has the dash panel already installed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This appears to have a 3B Fiberglass Bobcat body. It includes an overdrive.
“I’m selling my dad’s 53 Willys Jeep. It has a 327 Chevy V-8, Dana 44 rear axle, Warn overdrive, full cage, soft top with doors, new battery, newer 31″ tires, fiberglass tub, and a heater. My dad passed away last month, and due to his health he really maybe drove it 100 miles in the last 5 years. It runs and drives great. It fired right up today and i drove it with no mechanical issues. He was a mechanic by trade, so he was meticulous with his rides anyhow.”
Roy Wililams shared some photos of his jeeps. The first two photos show the lightweight bobcat body Fred Weis built for Roy, the first lightweight racing Bobcat body Fred made.
Here’s a look at Roy and his racer. Great photo!:
This photo of Roy racing his jeep I found in a 1976 Sunfair booklet. The Sunfair was a 300 mile race near Yakima, Washington, that was first held in 1975. In 1976, Drivers met on Saturday, September 11, at 9am for tech inspection. At 10pm the drivers gathered to parade through downtown Yakima on their way to the course. Racing started at noon. Racers drove either 10 or 12 laps depending on their class. Based on the map below, it appears each lap was 23 miles.
Among the racers here is Don Bray. Roy and the Brays raced a few times over the years. Don’s son Ed shared these photos.
This is a CJ-3B Roy used to own:
Roy recently purchased this CJ-5. I’m looking forward to seeing it and meeting Roy in person!
Looks ready for some jeeping.
“1948 Willys flat fender. True track positraction front and rear, built 305, power steering, tilt telescoping wheel, power disc front brakes, full floater rear, new 35″ boggers, full cage, stainless fenders.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5061477605.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/25/2015) Body and front clip are all fiberglass. Motor needs rebuild.
“42 willys flatty all glass body hood grill & fenders,bobcat products , smf motor needs rebuild no intake . ,t-150 3spd dana 20 transfer case dana 44 front alloy u-joints Detroit true trac with 5.38 ring &pinion , rear 44 welded 5.38 . 4 wheel disc brakes needs some tlc but great wheeler, also have 74 cj frame to go with. tires are 35-10.50-15 boogers three runs on them. my loss need to pay medical bills.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/4984564329.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
Lots of upgrades, but still a project. It has a bobcat body with the passenger side gas inlet (life mine). I’d bet this is one of the early heavy bodies.
“42 willys flatty all glass body hood grill & fenders,bobcat products , smf motor needs rebuild no intake . ,t-150 3spd dana 20 transfer case dana 44 front alloy u-joints Detroit true trac with 5.38 ring &pinion , rear 44 welded 5.38 . 4 wheel disc brakes needs some tlc but great wheeler, also have 74 cj frame to go with. tires are 35-10.50-15 boogers three runs on them, no winch . my loss need to pay medical bills”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/4956003919.html
Sunday was a fun, but long day!
Al and Rob checking out the Stafford family race jeep.
For me it started with a four hour drive from Pasco to Spanaway, where I met up with Rob Stafford and Al Schaper. Al and I planned to look over some fiberglass body molds that Rob had been storing for years. The molds were used to create fiberglass flat fender and CJ-5 body and front clip parts.
Of particular interest to me were the body molds. One of the body molds was used to create a Parkette racing body shell. The second body mold was used to create a Bobcat racing shell or in conjunction with a floor mold to create a complete body. While I have owned an Acme (I think) light racing fiberglass body and a Bobcat body (Biscuit’s body), I’ve always wanted a Parkette body. So, I was checking out that mold particularly closely.
CJ-3B floor mold on the left, Parkette racing shell body in the middle, CJ-3B body mold on the right.
Grille and fender molds. There are also some CJ-5 fender molds. Missing is a Bobcat and/or Parkette tailgate mold.
From front to back, CJ-3B mold, low hood Bobcat mold, low hood standard mold, CJ-5 mold.
I had a long, but tun and productive Sunday! I’ll file a report on Tuesday morning. In the meantime, some of you might be interested in these fiberglass jeep body molds I’ve co-acquired (3B / 3A bodies, fenders, hoods grilles). More on all that tomorrow.
