Jerry is selling one of his fiberglass hoods.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/227689400988963
CJ-3B Hood Malby, WA $200
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1948 CJ-2A Farmersville, OH $8000
The maker of this midwest, rear-flared fiberglass body is still a mystery to me.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/795507745468000
“tock drive train,new exhaust manifold, thermostat ,pinion seals,transfer case seals,all fluids changed,gauges,runs perfect,warn lock outs,full cage- not tied to frame full fiberglass body 3 inch body lift on 35 s ,have full set stock wheels and tires,same as the spare,rear fuel cell,seats have quick release for easy removal, call if have questions, too much list,cash only,no trades 937 4sixteen 5650 we are moving, needs a new home,price is pretty firm”
Year? Custom Widened Flatfender Slinger, WI $4000
Here’s an unusual rig. Note the three windshield wipers.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1891993391157338
“EXTREME MONSTER>>>>ONE OF A KIND…. CUSTOM JEEP This Heavy Duty glass jeep was professionally cut in half and stretched 12” to fit on to a modified J10- ½ Ton Frame. IT IS NOW A MONSTER JEEP!!! WIDE like a HUMMER and lifted. All of the hard work is done BUT now I have to make room for a different interest in my garage. I have ALL of the custom made parts to complete the rest of the build already created. So with a little finishing up this BAD BOY is ready to take on anything. STREET LEGAL rock climber. All vehicle DOT inspections have been done. ( In a DOT inspection center ) I have a CLEAN Wisconsin title with no hidden BS about the build.>>>> Transfer Ready to Your Name It has the best of everything….
V8
4 speed Dana
Warn
Petronic Ignition
New Radiator
New Carb
Headers
HIGH END GLASS BODY…..VERY SOLID no cracks….
nice paint, good interior.
Additional custom made stainless steel and aluminum parts to complete build. Jeep will need some TLC before it is ready to roll…Has been street and highway test driven only. You can OWN THE ONLY ONE AROUND. VERY WIDE JEEP”
1953 CJ-3A Maple Valley, WA $550
It’s got a Bobcat body and hood. Seems like there is value here. It may have Allstate (or Husky) Hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6688351604511666
“1953 jeep cj2a,full fiber glass body,bobcat hood,rear dana 44 front dana 27, no motor or trans or title. Tube fenders that are well built. These are left over parts from my cj3b build that’s the reason for no title.”
Bobcat Racing Shell Roy, WA $1200
I could really use that tail gate … hmmm
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/203981225602804
“Willys jeep bobcat fiberglass body”
1950 Race Jeep Battle Ground, WA $6750
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6750.
(01/05/2023) This is one of Rob’s former racers. I believe that’s a Bobcat body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/674106644213704/
“Anyone interested in getting into the short 8 class of pnw4wda racing? I’m posting this up for a buddy, it used to be our family racer for many seasons While it’s been a few seasons since it was ours, it’s had a couple upgrades, and is for the most part turn key ready for next season. Comes with a spare fiberglass body and a pile of spare parts. Engine is 500 ish horsepower mostly Brodix full roller 327,top loader side shift 4 speed manual transmission, 20 transfer case, 44 differentials front and rear Current owners have moved up to a slightly more family friendly medium rig. If interested, send me a message and I’ll get you in touch with Brad.”
Parmley Engineering’s Jeep Replacement Body
March 9, 2023 • CATEGORIES: Features, Magazine, Old News Articles • TAGS: Desert-Dogs, Fiberglass, Four-Wheeler-Magazine, Parmley, Popular-Mechanics.
UPDATE: Zac shared a Parmley that he inherited along with a document that shows some pricing and states it was designed for the 81″ chassis.
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Originally posted in 2013, with some pic updates over the years:
As many of you know, I am very curious about the fiberglass aftermarket bodies made for the jeep. While I’ve seen most models for sale over the years, I have yet to run across Parmley Engineering’s fiberglass body, one of the more unique ones ever created.
After wrecking his CJ-5 in the early 1970s, Californian Tom Parmley, a machinist by trade, decided to build himself a better body for his still-good chassis. He wanted the body to legally accommodate wider tires, a dash box with more room, a hood that was lower, and other features. So, he built and tested his dream body with great success. Along the way, he received so much positive feedback that he created a kit so others could easily install a Parmley body on their CJ-5 Chassis.
So far, I have only located two resources that document this body. One is the February 1974 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine, which featured a multi-page article about the new body. Additionally, at least two issues of Four Wheeler Magazine also have ads for the Parmley body kit. The other resource is a June 1975 Popular Mechanics article. The Pop-Mech article also shows off the fiberglass top he invented (at least I assume it is fiberglass).
Here are a couple publicity photos taken by Tom Parley and published in the Feb 1974 issue of Four Wheeler:
This image shows the Parmley with a top and is from Popular Mechanics. Note the top example sports Desert Dogs …
Here is a Parmley-bodied jeep on the cover of a the May 1978 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine.
This Parmley Engineering ad appeared on the back of January 1974 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine:
Bob Christy wasn’t sure what this vehicle was when he photographed it in 2008, but now we know.
This Parmely sold in 2015 and included a rare top:
This one sold in 2022:
1948 CJ-2A Valparaiso, IN $14,000
This has a fiberglass body with a solid back and a fiberglass front clip.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/715212093325677
“Had this jeep running about 4 years ago. Probably will need some work would be a nice project for someone. It is a collectors item I did lose the key to it. Very sturdy Frame no rust always have been shed kept. Will accept reasonable offers. not sure what the miles are exactly”
1948 CJ-2A Burlington, WI $16,500
Lots of updates, including a fiberglass body and front clip.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2072259559639614
“948 WILLYS CJ2A, full ground up custom build, Buick 231 V6, full custom dual exhaust with headers, full fiberglass body, 1 set of on-road/all season wheels/tires, and 1 set of 31X10.50 All Terrain wheels/tires. OVERDRIVE transmission/transfercase, power steering. Chevy bucket seats, tilt wheel, AND MUCH MORE. Has WI title and is completely street legal (working turn signals, lights, seatbelts etc.). More details/info upon request, selling for my father. RUNS EXCELLENT AND IS FAST & FUN TO DRIVE, GREAT FOR PARADES TOO. Never driven in salt/poor weather. $16,500 OBO. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.”
Fiberglass Flatfender Tub Paso Robles, Ca $500
This could be restored or turned into a racer. That cowl might be a little flat to property connect with a windshield (Bobcat bodies can have the problem, too .. .ask me how I know, lol). Plenty of value here.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/144514508498330
“fiberglass flatfender jeep tub. trade for a steel cj5 tub.”
1946 CJ-2A Rochester, WA $5500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/27/2022) Only the one pic provided. I can’t tell what type of fiberglass tub that is. Note the custom windshield.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1176283609929035
“46 Willys, automatic, fiberglass tub, V6 buick motor,soft top in very good shape, new tires”
1947 CJ-2A Race Jeep Project Big Lake, MN $2500
Not sure how much value there is, as it lacks a power train, but it must have some interesting history.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1955951404747395
“1947 Jeep Willy’s cj2a, 1st gen bronco frame, Dana 44 swap front and rear with. 5:89 gears Chevy motor mounts. no motor or trans. Brakes work. Comes with everything you see. Fiberglass body with original cj2a frame welded to this frame. Was built by John Witt in the 70s and raced in the southern states. I have too many projects that need funding and this was the last project to come home so sadly it needs to go. OBO WILL ONLY EXCEPT OFFERS IN PERSON. Maybe trade for a nice Honda three wheeler. Home by 5:30pm durning the week. Weekends are open.”
Year? CJ-3B? w/ Unusual Parkette Body Blue Ridge, GA $2500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/22/2021) Given the front clip, this might be a 3B chassis, though the Parkette body is a low-hood version.
The seller is correct about Paul Parker and the body. But, I believe this is the first version of this particular style that I’ve seen. It lacks the side stripe, has fender extensions, has a little different PARKETTE design on the back, has an extra wide lip around the rear, and looks like it has a side step. Very interesting.
https://nwga.craigslist.org/pts/d/cherry-log-willys-jeep-with-parkette/7574690350.html
“Rare, rare, rare. 48/49 Willys Jeep with Parkette fiberglass body. Believed only a handful made while Paul Parker was back in Georgia. This one is a bit odd as it doesn’t have the “line” above the fender but it does have flared fenders; the Willys nose panel is original equipment. Not sure it’s on the right size frame at the moment but we do have an original Willys bare chassis on the property we can work into the deal.
Engine/trans present. Very cool project. Needs finishing. No title. Bill of sale only. If the ad is up, the Willys is available.”
1953 CJ-3A Broken Arrow, OK $3750
Has a variety of mods. Only one pic posted. It may have a fiberglass body. The fenders are fiberglass.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1165640594052891
“$3750 obo roller as is, rhino spray tub, axles transfer case and transmission there, engine not hooked up is chevy inject 4.3 liter vortec”
Year? Model? Deridder, LA $1500
The body might be worth the price. It’s listed as a 1944 MB, but it’s got a Civvy frame and fiberglass body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/686279689890317
“Fibreglas body. No title motor hasn’t run in over 20 years”
CJ-5 Fiberglass Body Grand Ledge, MI $2250
This includes the front clip.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398206492450737/
“CJ5 Fiberglass tub and one piece front end. Like new condition, no mounting hole have been drilled yet, just dirty from sitting outside. Currently stored inside protected from weather.”
CJ-5 Fiberglass Front Clip Castle Rock, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
I’m not sure if the bend in the back is just a little flexing or whether it is more permanent than that.
“Cj 5 Jeep front clip great condition just needs washed”
1982 DJ-5 w/ Replacement Body Rosedale, MD **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Merlin shared this DJ-5 with an unusual fiberglass replacement body on Facebook. One person thinks the body is a “Bum-Vee” body, but I couldn’t confirm that. Anyone recognize this body? It reminds me of the Parmley body.
“Trades only classic car fire arms Runs and drives4 cyl runs and drives”
1947 CJ-2A Forked River, NJ $15,750
I think this has a fiberglass body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/462325985918200
“The car is in great condition, runs good no issues.”
1947 CJ-2A Race Jeep Rogers, MN $1700
A fun old racer from the 1970s used in the Mint 400 and “Bonnie and Clyde 350”.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1455813524911645
“Vintage Off Road Jeep Racer Built by John Witt early 1970’s Raced in the MINT 400 and the “Bonnie and Clyde 350” Bronco Frame Fiberglass Jeep 2A body Roll Cage Custom built Dana 44 axles with 5:88 gears Original Firestone “Baja Runner” race tires. NOT RUNNING – PROJECT Jeep 360 Motor with Torqueflight Auto Would make a great trail rider or restore because of race history-or as lawn sculpture. Stored in Rogers $1,700 Jim 6one2-28two-362one”
1954 CJ-3B Phoenix, AZ $7200
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7200.
(02/20/2022) This fiberglass body may be the 3B Bobcat version. It’s got the wide brim in the back and the long steps. But, it is difficult to tell for sure.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pts/7547239042.html
“1954 willys jeep. 351 Ford
C4 automatic transmission
Power steering
Lockers
Dana 44s
Air conditioning
Fiberglass tub
Asking ninety 5 hundred”
1953 CJ-3B Mattawan, MI $1300
This 3B chassis has a fiberglass body, though it is a low hood body. We’ve seen some midwest wide-brim fiberglass bodies like this a few times now. I’m unsure of the manufacturer.
https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/pts/d/mattawan-1953-willys-cj3b/7540410294.html
“1953 Willy’s cj3b. Fiberglass tub, frame, axles. I have the transmission case but am missing internals. Complete transfer case, pto drive. Radiator, No motor. It is all disassembled.
Only body part missing is a hood. I Also have the title.”
1947 CJ-2A Palmview, TX $7500
This looks like a decent build. It may have a CJ-3B windshield. It does have a fiberglass body kit.
https://mcallen.craigslist.org/cto/d/mcallen-jeep/7546330454.html
“1947 cj2a jeep willys v6 headers standard 4×4 custom fiberglass body all lights and components work as they should it is in very nice condition…I will take part trade for muscle car or truck.”
Narrow-Bodied Fiberglass Racer Sacramento, CA $8500
This single seater former mud racer has a variety of mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/528018095354935
“340 Buick emotor with a muncie 4 speed. Willys jeep not a Cherokee but has 460 rear ended gears and 540 front gear, mud racer. It runs and drives”
1949 CJ-3A Mora, MN $3950
Dave’s selling this custom build with a fiberglass body, unique fiberglass hood, and reversed springs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3349917061930694
“60’s cj5 frame and dauntless motor. 70’s t15 transmission and Dana 20 tcase. 70’s axles 4:27 gears. Disc brakes and power steering. All new clutch stuff with hydraulic master. Still needs some tweaking, maybe a different size master. Fiberglass body. Good title. Runs moves stops, but still a project.”
