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Vintage Racing Photos

April 22, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Builds, Features, Reader Stories • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Ed Bray and his parents raced jeeps for years throughout the West. They built two Fiberglass Bobcat bodied race jeeps. In fact the family was friends with both Paul Parker (Parkette Fiberglass Body manufacturer) and Fred Weis (Bobcat Fiberglass body Manufacturer).

Their first jeep with a bobcat body was built on a military frame and powered by a 327 with 365 HP.  Below is Ed’s mother at the start of a race in Calgary where she won an obstacle race. A year ago Ed spotted this jeep, still powered by the same motor (he recognized the sound), driving in Spanaway, Washington.

My beautiful pictureThe next jeep the family built in 1976 started with a factory ordered CJ-7 frame. They stretched a Bobcat body 13″ and installed a Chevy 350/350 LT1 motor set back 8″ with a B&M Turbo 400 w/reverse manual shifter. They added a Wagoner 44 in the rear and a Scout 44 in the front. They raced the jeep in SCORE events, ran the Mint 400 four times, and tried the BAJA 500 in 1980, but DNF’d.  The first picture below is from Riverside and the second from the Mint 400.

riversite-flattie-ed-bray mint-400-flattie-ed-brayEd’s father Don died in 2001. Ed has been refurbishing the family CJ-3A that started it all.

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1946 CJ-2A Pittsburg, NH **SOLD**

April 16, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

It’s a project. That could be a Bobcat Fiberglass body.

“This is a 1946 Willy’s CJ2-A. frame is solid has been re-enforced. Fiberglass tub and fenders. Medal hood and grille. Have a truck load of parts that go with this jeep. Started as a project three years ago and haven’t touched it in a while. Motor ran good when I started working on it. Has a ton of new parts. All new brakes, lines master and wheel cylinders. Many many parts go with this jeep including two engine blocks cranks and two spare transmissions. It has chrome wheels and radial tires. Also have all four original jeep wheels in great shape. Asking $1,500 for EVERYTHING come take it all. Lot more invested.”

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1946 CJ-2A Jackson Hole, WY **SOLD**

March 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000

This has a fiberglass Bobcat hood.

“I’ve had this jeep for over 20 years and have done many improvements to it including; removing and repairing body tub,exchanging lhead engine to f head with more horsepower,rebuilt transmission and transfercase,install saginaw steering, new paint, new seats,rollbar,new tires, stereo,custom hood ,new wiring ,new top, new exhaust”

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1964? Parkette Body and Parts Calhoun, GA **Status Unknown**

January 1, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:**Status Unknown** Was $500. Note the hood looks like a teardrop Bobcat style.

Except for the dash, the body looks good.  This is the third Parkette body I’ve seen in Georgia.

“Its 1946 frame with a 1964 fiber glass body on it. It has been painted with truck bed liner I have a tranny and transfer case that is good. The body’s in good shape its has a few places where the fiberglass has spider webbing. It has a few parts that come with it. I got in on trade just putting it on here to see what else is out there trades are welcome.”

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Fiberglass Flattie Woodland, WA **SOLD**

December 12, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Features • TAGS: , , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I’ve seen additional pictures of this.  It is a well built flattie!

“WILLYS cj3a. Bobcat glass body, stainless fender’s, grill, tail gate. Postal Jeep frame, high pinion 44’s front & rear, locker’s front & rear, disc both ends. ,RSJ power streeing box, 350 Engine, top loader 4sp, holley carb & intake. HEI, march pulley’s, on board air, stainless fan shroud, 18gal stainless fuel tank, polished aluminum roll bar incorporated into the frame. Vintage gauge’s, clutch & brake & heater all by vintage. Heater and defrost built in to roll bar,. Billet wheel & steering colum. This Willys drives like new…”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Akron, OH $5000

December 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Still Available

(09/28/2012) Bob spotted this one.  That sure looks like a Bobcat fiberglass body to me, based on the wide rear top lip and the steps that taper to the body fold.

“1946 Willys CJ 2
Rare fiberglass, flat fender, military style body.
1960’s Chevy Iron Duke 4 Cylinder engine. 3 speed high and low 4 wheel drive
Summit Racing seats and cushions
Custom pedals
New bikini top
New Cragar Wheels
Wrangler Tires
Some custome diamond plating and ’65 Mustang tail lights
Newer military OD green paint. Alot of work was done to this car.

Call Rick at 330-753-0553”

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/3447453825.html

 
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Fiberglass Bobcat? CJ-3B Body Spanaway, WA **SOLD**

October 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, CJ-3B • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1600.

(10/16/2012) This includes stainless fenders and tailgate.  It looks like a great price.

“New fiberglass jeep high hood body, stainless steel fenders and tailgate, fiberglass hood and grille, new steel windshield frame, has new diamond plate $1,600**”

 
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1942 MB Whatcom County, WA $3500

July 25, 2012 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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It may be ready to restore, but I wonder if it is ready to drive?

“1942 Willys Jeep, Ready to be restored *NO RUST*

Modifications:
Buik V6 engine
Roll cage
Enlarged gas tank

Please contact Jason 360-927-3338”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3161099737.html

 
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1954 CJ-3B Parkland, Wa $6500

June 30, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Still Available

(04/21/2012) This must be a bobcat Fiberglass 3B body.

“1954 Willys 3B High-Hood 4X4
383 Chevrolet Stroker Engine
Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission
Dana 300 Treanfercase
3/4 ton front and rear axles with 4.10 gears detroit posi traction front and rear
Custom frame
Fiberglass body with full roll cage to frame
Power steering
Warn 12,000lb winch
BFG 35X12.50X16.5 All Terrain Tires

For More Info Call
Jim
253-273-8653

Located in Parkland Wa, just off hwy 512 and Pacific Ave
Private Party”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3110978056.html

 
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1948 CJ-2A Coquille, Or $4500

June 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Lots of custom work for this nice fiberglass crawler.  I doubt there is much ’48 left.  The body appears to be a Bobcat.

“All fiberglass flattie tub,hood,fenders,grill, steel Cj3a windshield. 38.5 Tsl sx dana 44 front, dana 60 rear dana 20 t case t18 tranny spooled f/r 4:10 gears 4wheel discs. Ford 302 with holley truck avenger carb power steering with high steer. Full cage tied to the narrowed scrambler frame, rci fuel cell and harnesses. Shitty plastic seats and non tilt column. Weighs 3,200 lbs. $4500 make offer Matt 541-297-7002”

http://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/cto/3078640007.html

 
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1954 CJ-3B Oceanside, Ca $5000

June 12, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  This has been painted recently.  Price dropped to $5000.  This has the Bobcat CJ-3B Hood.  Not too many of those out there.

“1954 cb3. Two gas tanks, sealed, all locker hubs by sears, all leather seats, all stock except chevy 350 small block with 20,000 miles, 2 TON Winch by bb bros. (1924) with 200 feet of cable, all wiring and Everything WORKS GREAT!!! Could be daily driver or desert toy/ farm vehicle/ tow hitches front and back…”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/3074049745.html

 
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1949 CJ-3A Parkette Body Lawrenceville, GA **SOLD**

June 5, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500. It turns out this was not the only Parkette body kit on the east coast. Paul Parker began making them in Georgia after returnig there. this has the “tear drop” Bobcat hood as well.

I wasn’t aware there was another parkette bodied complete jeep on the East Coast.  According to what I was told, this was the only parkette body kit on the East Coast.  It needs a different hood.  It also looks like it has two different headlights.

“1949 Jeep Willys off road
Great for 4X4 off road or a scenic ride
Parkette kit
Great tires almost new and with aluminum rims
Engine runs great and is a 350 V8 Chevy
Only thing the jeep needs is a radiator
For the engine and tires alone you would pay the same amount, so this is a great deal
Cash only.

 

 
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1948 CJ-2A Coeur D’Alene, ID **SOLD**

June 4, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000

Looks like a Bobcat Fiberglass body.

“48 willys jeep. 302 ford, T-18/dana 20. 60/44 disc brakes and moser spools/axles, 38.5 sx swampers on 15″ steel wheels. all fiberglass body, comes with soft top.
$3,000obo.”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Pierce County, Wa $5600

May 26, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $5600.

(05/18/2012) This looks like a real nice jeep.

“1949 CJ 3A

231 Buick V6
Dana 41 rear,with 44 rebuilt rear ready to go in.
Dana 25 front
Dana 18 Transfer
4 speed,
11″ brakes
2 1/2″ lift
Custom nerf bars
Seats extended 8″ into wheel wells for leg room.
8000 lb winch
Tilt stearing wheel
Power stearing
6pt roll cage
New Aluminum Wheels
Tow Bar,comes off easy
High back seats
Duel Exaust
Upgraded heater
Bikini top,
Air lock emergency brake.

EXTRA
Dana 44 rear end is rebuilt and ready to install.
Fiberglass High hood painted to match. Fun option to change the look.

I’ve owned it for 13 years and Its been kept in the garage for the last 10 years.
It’s a fun Jeep with a lot of class. I selling it so I can buy a different toy…
I won’t answer email or Tex so call me at 253-691-2338”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3039196942.html

 
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Fiberglass CJ-3B Body & Hood & Fenders Battle Ground, WA **SOLD**

May 18, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

This rare package also includes a CJ-3B shell.  This is all bobcat parts.

“Too many projects and not enough space or time to do them all. I have a Jeep body, tub, front fenders, and hood – all made of fiberglass and a steel grill. $1500 for the whole package.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Portland, Or $1000

May 15, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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There looks like value here.  That appears to be a Bobcat Fiberglass Body.

“1946 Willys Jeep project
Everything is there it just needs to be put together and some TLC
I have a canvas top, front folding tow bar, rear tow hitch, and roll bar
4.3L V6 engine from a Chevy S10
Fiberglass tub”

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3017248110.html

 
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1948 CJ-2A Bobcat Mt. Rainier, WA **SOLD**

April 18, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: This is supposed to be Fred Weis’ first Bobcat fiberglass body. **SOLD** Was $5500.

“1948 Willys Flatfender Jeep with Bobcat fiberglass body. It has a 327 small block chevy, T18 ford 4 speed, model 20 t-case, dana 44 with 1-ton chevy locking hubs in the rear, dana 30 with open knuckles in the front, warn winch in the front, 33″ MTR tires. It runs and drives good and has great working heat. Previously it had been in storage since 1981, but is back on the road and now has current tabs. This jeep is super fast and comes with lots of extra parts. Serious buyers only; might consider possible partial trades.
$5500”

 
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Fiberglass Tub Bobcat? Vermont $800

April 17, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Still Available

(04/10/2012) is a wide brim fiberglass body.  However, the distance between the top rim of the rear of the body and the wheel wells isn’t very big.  I haven’t seen one quite like this.

“I have a CJ3A fiberglass tub and fenders in good shape that I’m looking to sell. Any questions call 413-652-2616”

http://westernmass.craigslist.org/for/2963071563.html

 
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Fiberglass Jeep Body Akron, Oh **SOLD**

April 6, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $275 and then was quickly sold.

This looks like a later model Bobcat body to me.  I owned one for a short while similar to this with the very wide lip around the rear of the body.

“fiberglass flat fender jeep body cj2 or cj3a exta right fender no hood.”

 
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Bobcat Fiberglass Body Lewiston, Id Make Offer

April 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is in much better shape than my Bobcat body was.  I took a look at the engine mentioned in the Ad and I think it is a prewar engine.

“I have a Fiberglass Tub for a Willys 1945 thru 1952 CJ2A CJ3A. This needs a little work but overall in great condition.

Please make me an OFFER if you are interested.

http://lewiston.craigslist.org/pts/2934687786.html

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I also have both front & rear differentials/drive lines & L-134 Engine/Transmission/Transfer Case. This Engine assembly is not original to this 1948 CJ2A, it looks older. There are no markings from willys on the Head. Take a look at my other posting & tell me what it is.

I believe this to be 1941 thru 1944 War Jeep Engine.

Please make offer if interested. two zero eight 7nineone0five1nine”

http://lewiston.craigslist.org/pts/2934667122.html

 

 
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1944 Flattie Graham, Wa **SOLD**

March 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

This is a project.

“’44 Willys Military Jeep
Dana 27/front, Dana 44/rear end
Chevy 350 4bbl / TH350 Transmission
3″ body lift
Roll cage
Asking 2,500. OBO
Will consider trade for running vehicle.
Serious enquries only.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Chehalis, Wa **SOLD**

February 28, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2000

(06/29/2010) It’s got some nice features, but it is missing the motor and tranny.  It also has a bobcat fiberglass hood.

“1946 JEEP WILLYS CJ3A; DANA 44 FRONT AND REAR; WITH POSI AND 4.27 GEARS IN BOTH ENDS; PTO WINCH ON BOTH ENDS; POWER STEERING, TILT WHEEL; HAS TWO TRANSFER CASES AND TWIN STICK POWER TAKE OFF; NO MOTOR OR TRANNY; SET UP FOR GM; 32” SWAMPERS W/ LOTS OF TREAD; FIBERGLASS HOOD W/SCOOOP; 6 POINT CAGE; HASN’T BEEN ON THE ROAD IN 12 YRS HAS A CLEAR TITLE;”

 
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Fiberglass Body & Frame Palouse, WA **SOLD**

February 4, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

That appears to be a Bobcat body, but I can’t tell for sure.  This might a good price.

“Late 40’s Willys CJ2 tub and frame. The tub is aftermarket fiberglass and has never been used. The frame is very straight and has been boxed in. There are front fenders, grill, and hood, but no windsheild frame. Has been stoored inside. I also have many other odds and ends that can go such as a turbo 350 with 205 transfer case, brand new 35×12.50 15 wildcat xtx tires on wheels, jeep wagoneer axles, ect”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Bobcat Body Cottonwood, Ca **SOLD**

December 19, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was $3500. **SOLD**

This has both the Bobcat body and hood.  It appears to have a pretty nice paint job, too.  I”m not sure what’s wrong to make this a project vehicle.

“1946 Willy’s Military Jeep.
Straight 6 cyl.
12” Ford Drums
Bobcat Fiberglass Body
Warn Hubs
“project vehicle”
$3500 OBO. Price Negotiable. Open to trades.”

 
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‘1978’ M-38 Everett, Wa $3000

December 6, 2011 • CATEGORIES: M-38 • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $3000

(11/28/2011) This appears to be a custom M-38 with a Bobcat fiberglass hood.

“I bought this off of a car lot a year ago, but, haven’t really done anything with it. My wife won’t ride in it nor let my daughter, so, looking for something else more “Family Friendly”. Guess we just aren’t an old jeep family. I’m not sure the exact year because it was green tagged by the state patrol and assigned a new vin/title. It is titled as a 1978 homemade jeep. This is the way I bought it from Biddle Chevrolet’s used car lot.

It is a 1950-52 M38 Willys military jeep that has been rebuilt/modified over the years. The body is fairly solid with some rust bubbles. It was painted in Imron 15+ years ago. I have a box of receipts dating back to the ’70s. It has an F head 4cylinder with the stock 3 speed and transfer case as well as a Warn overdrive. Everything seems to work. Front seats, steering wheel, tires/wheels look to be new. Not hacked too badly like many jeeps I looked at before buying this one. Top in good shape, jeep just needs a good home and someone who likes to tinker, starter is temperamental (you will be too at 60 years old).

I’d like a quad, should be close to equivalent value (or cash with it) with a title.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/2738661782.html