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UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/21/2017) Has a fiberglass body and updated engine.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/d/1948-cj2a-willys-jeep-283/6575388974.html
“1948 cj2a willys jeep Chevy 283 v8 New seats top Runs great everything gone through Fiberglass body,hood,fenders Frame all gone through and painted. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Has a fiberglass body.
“Project jeep, started but not finished, most parts there. What you see is what you get Fiberglass body mounted on solid frame. No wiring done yet,. Motor is suppose to be a recent rebuild, I got as you see it now. They didn’t finish and neither did I. New fuel tank, brake lines, fuel lines. New electric wipers in box, along with starter switch’s etc”
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
“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
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”
This has an interesting gizmo on the dash … looks similar to a tv remote. Possible a security addition?
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1958-jeep-willys/6554663400.html
“Titled as a 1958 Jeep. Has an excellent condition complete fiberglass body so no rust anywhere. It has a rebuilt SBC 283 with power pack heads out of a 58 Corvette with a brand new Edlebrock carb. It also has a Muncie 4 speed with all new clutch assembly. The tires are brand new with only about 10 miles on them. The top is in excellent shape with all good windows. The interior has all new carpet and new seats with new seatbelts along with a overhead console with an under dash stereo holder mounted to it and interior light. I have not had this Jeep vey long but have dumped a ton of money in it. I would like to find a Model A pickup so me and my dad could restore 1 more before he cant do it anymore. $9500.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2750.
(04/28/2017) Has a fiberglass body and a winch and a plow. Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/166400584061786
“Selling 1957 Willy’s with fiberglass body. New 12000 lb winch on front. Has snow plow that goes with it.”
Body looks good.
https://westmd.craigslist.org/pts/d/jeep-willys-cj2a-body-parts/6500627025.html
“Got a fiberglass willys tub hood grille new dash . 1945 cj2a frame . Other jeep parts”
It’s a project. Body and hood are fiberglass.
https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/1947-willys-jeep-cj2a-cj-2a/6548966601.html
“I have for sale a 1947 Jeep Willys CJ2-A project that had I started as a complete overhaul.
All of the parts need to be rebuilt or reassemble.
The frame is from South Carolina and in great condition. It is currently coated with POR-15.
* There are still missing parts to complete the build.
* Selling as is. No title.
Here is the part list:
1 – frame
1 – fiberglass body
1 – fiberglass hood (painted green)
1- grill (painted green)
2 – headlights
2 – T90 3spd transmissions
1 – bell housing
2 – transfer cases
1 – T90 rebuild kit
1 – steering gear
1 – gas tank
1 – shifter
4 – military rims
front fenders (really ruff)
front and back axles
front and back leafs sprints (painted green)
new drag link repair hardware kit (18041.02)
new brake pads/4 wheels (not installed)”
Tim shared this ad.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-cj-3a/6524026246.html
“1950 CJ3-A fiberglass body , with full roll cage, original engine 48000 miles email or text for pictures. looking for 5000 or trade”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $50,000.
If you feel the need for speed ….
“Beck Built Sand Drag jeep with 604″ bowtie tall deck, Siamese built (by carb shop) twin 4500 dominators, custom built Hogan sheet metal intake manifold, jesel cam belt, all crane roller cam system with stud girdles, flowed custom built cylinder heads, MSD 7al 3 with hyvac 2 amp coil, crank trigger, aerospace vacuum pump, Magnafuel 500 gal per hour fuel system, custom built hughes Powerglide with trans brake and scatter shield, all A&N fittings and hoses, maziuere electric water pump, all sport comp gauges, 3 horse mini starter, mini alternator, etc.
Chrome front A arm system with rack and pinion steering, 4 link with wishbone tracking system, new MT 33 X 17 X 15 skat trac paddles on rear and MT narrow tires with Douglas ultra light racing rims, etc..
About 35 passes on engine, never had nitrous on it.
Car and engine are show quality and in excellent shape… ready for tons of fun racing.
Best time on 100 yard track (300 ft) was 3.50 seconds @ 104 mph. 60 foot is 1.2 seconds. Car is setup perfectly and launches and runs nice and straight.
Over $60.000 invested and asking $ 50,000 obo. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY”
Body is fiberglass.
“CJ 2A Willys Jeep. Fiberglass body, Buick/Kaiser V6, 3spd with Advance Adapters overdrive. Titled as a reconstructed vehicle. $4500 OBO”
https://lacrosse.craigslist.org/cto/d/cj-2a-willys-jeep/6531034046.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9000
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/1948-willys-cj3a-with-modern/6500790992.html
“So this is a 1948 CJ3A, titled as such with only two parts on it that are original. Everything else is from a samurai. Basically it’s a fiberglass jeep body, bolted onto a 1994 samurai frame with all samurai running gear. It was built to be ultra light, with the bench mark of below 1800 lbs which meets the legal requirements for a side by side (class IV UTV) to go on side by side only delegated trails. It’s also a fully insured street legal registered 48 cj3a (no DEQ to meet). The fiberglass body is also made to be 8” longer than a stock CJ3A has to accommodate taller drivers. Why a samurai? Everything on a samurai is built to be lightweight. The engine is fuel injected, aluminum block and heads, fully dressed weights 175 lbs…….. If you think bolting a chevy 350 inside a CJ2A is a good idea this rig probably isn’t for you. If you recognize the biggest advantage you can have off road is lightweight, we should talk. It takes the idea of “go anywhere” to a whole new level.
The good: 5 speed transmission, fuel injection, low transfer case 5.7:1 H pattern, ARB lockers front and rear, ultra light. It’s set up for easy flat tow (4 prong trailer wired directly into the taillights). Custom made soft top to fit the extra 8″ and an island top as well. It will fit in the bed of most trucks like it’s a side by sides with the tailgate down if you don’t mind some strange looks. Gas tank fill in the rear like a samurai, not under the drivers seat like jeeps. Everything runs and works good on it.
The bad: The main reason I’m selling it is because I’m 6’4″. Even with the body 8″ longer than a stock jeep I am cramped in it and it’s uncomfortable to drive. If you are my height, you might not be happy in this rig. Currently for weight purposes it has no back seat and there is an panel in the back area cut out where the seat is supposed to go. No windshield wipers, I just haven’t hooked them up yet as I’ve never driven off road. Technically it’s not a legal side by side, law states it has to be 1) No more than 65″ wide. 2) No more than 1800 lbs dry weight. 3) 14″ wheels…………….. It meets 1 and 2 fine but I have yet to get 14″ wheels for it. I talked to the director of the Oregon OHV program about the 14″ wheels. He says he doesn’t know of that law ever being enforced and half the side by sides have 15″ wheels anyway, but if since the jeep is a technicality, they might be tecnical on enforcing such things.
The ugly: The paint. It’s an off road toy, I spent no time making it look pretty. It’s not going to win a car show for the paint job. But no dents with the fiberglass…….. Pic shows windshield folded down. $12,000 OBO, trades unlikely but I will consider them if you tell me what you have and what kind of trade deal you are looking for. Hint: I’m not stupid I know how to look things up, I know what a 1986 mini van is worth, think classic bronco, or land cruiser.”
I believe this is an uncompleted project.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-kit/6524591610.html
“56 Willy glass body,one piece tilt frunt end glass,CJ ,frame boxed @painted, springs reverse, steering box moved foreword, body sets on hockey puck puts hood hight @about eye level, tires 33bf good rich al outlaw, moater 283.30.over, dome flat-top pistons, pump up hydraulic liffters, intake eddlblock squorpen air-flow 4bl,3-sets of head,( 202-96-94) ,motor built not run,(hydraulic cluch, plate,flyweel new) M22.rockcrushertrans,dubbel-club transfer,56-Cev-rad ( sun gages malery tak, hiback glass bucket seats paded,raceing harness,webs, sofftop@doors with moon roof windshield frame @gas-tank, hardwear ss-steel,peadels new.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $275.
Looks like a good price. No description provided.
Tim posted this chassis with a Parkette racing body on it. Price Unknown. Has anyone run across a Parkette racing shell like this in the PNW (with the solid back on top and a dash that rolls down, then curves with the sides? I bet this one came out of Georgia when Paul Parker moved back there, but that’s just a guess.
“On hwy 411 just south of Maryville Tn.. appears to be one piece fiberglass.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
Could be a good price. Has a fiberglass body.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep in great condition. Original go devil 4cyl motor . Completely redone, 1933 miles since redone. Fiberglass body so no rust or anything hidden , metal windshield. New wheels , And Tires. I have the bikini top, soft top, and doors.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
This has a fiberglass body.
“Runs Drives stops fiberglass body Buick v6 newer tires no dry rot .located in Decatur Mi pick up and be seen in Decatur 2200 obo”
Seller will sell without engine as well. Does not run. Those headlights are an interesting choice. The front of the roll cage is bolted to the windshield. What does the duct-work(?) on the dash do?
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/1949-willys-cj2a-cj3a/6494350200.html
“Okay thanks for looking willing to sell all or body frame and title.
Not running but will take very little to make a driver.
What it is titled in Washington as a 1949 Cj. It is a fiberglass tub and front end it is a 2 wheel drive with a solid front axle. It has a 5.0 Ford roller motor out of a 1991 Ford T Bird. Bearing service in Portland turned crank and new bearings and rings. Has GT40 cast iron cylinder heads and a ford motorsport E303 Crankshaft wit a edelbrock performer manifold. Has short street rod headers and mini high torque starter, all in one distributor engine should easily make 300hp to 325hp with no problem. Has a Ford C-4 with shift kit and higher stall convertor.
Motor and transmission is bolted into chassis now like pictures show.
Continue reading
I’ve seen another wide brim fiberglass tub from the northeast similar to this, but have yet to know who was building them.
“Up for sale is a Willys Jeep CJ2A fiberglass tub and a soft top to go with it. The tub is used, but in really nice condition. The soft top is vinyl, made by besttop, has the bows, doors, and the hardware to go with it. The top does need some cleaning, but not in terrible shape. If you have been looking for these items then you know what they go for new (not cheap). I also have other CJ2A parts. If you are interested in any of those let me know what your needs are and I can let you know what I have. This is a cash only deal.”
https://albany.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-jeep-cj2a-fiberglass/6494550358.html
Has no engine.
“No motor, 400 trans, 5 lug Dana 60, 6.00 gears and spool, jewel stainless windshield Auto meter tach and gauges, set up for SBC w/motor plates”
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/332835157213280
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.
‘Maybe someone can use this.
“Willy Jeep frame with NOS fiberglass body kit never used. Also includes the grill piece. $1,700. No title located in Pahrump Nevada and does not include the slotted Wheels on the back I am taking those off and putting some other rims on”
It may have a fiberglass body.
“Rock Crawler. inline 6 from ’69 Mustang. don’t know much about it. I traded for it a year ago just collecting dust.”
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/1945-jeep-willys/6486671904.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(09/04/2017) I believe that’s a fiberglass body.
“Restorable 1949 Willy’s Jeep, 3 speed manual transmission with working 4 wheel drive. Solid frame. Original 6 volt electrical system. Runs, but needs a carb tune-up.”
https://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeep-cj2a/6289344839.html
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.
Note the Cascade 4×4 club sticker on the hood.
Paul Parker, maker of the Parkette bodies, racing up a hill climb in Calgary in the summer of 1970. Photo courtesy of Ed Bray.
This is a companion article for the Fred Weis and Bobcat Body post. Much of this history is built from conversations, emails and comments on eWillys. I welcome corrections and additions.
In the late 1960s Fred Weis, who I understand ran a fiberglass products company, experimented with a fiberglass jeep design until he found one he liked. At the time he had been jeeping and jeep racing for a decade as part of the Cascade 4×4 Jeep Club. His first complete body was completed in 1969. By 1970, he was ready to produce them for resale. Fred’s bodies were built to be rugged, using fiberglass and wood.
The body was not intended to be an exact replica of the original body; instead, it met the needs outlined by Fred, who styled them (i would guess) to make them a little cooler. For example, the side steps reached the length of the body bend. The rim around the body edge was wider. The dash came with no holes. At some point, the body could be purchased with or without a tailgate and with or without a floor.
Fred also came up with two custom fiberglass raised hoods that provided more room in the engine compartment. One was a teardrop design (few were made) and the other was highly recognizable.
Long time jeeper Paul Parker decided to get into the fiberglass body business about the same time as Fred, so according to Ed Bray, Paul joked about buying Fred’s bodies, adding a side stripe, and calling them Parkettes. Another source told me that Paul did indeed do this, which led to a falling out to some degree between Fred and Paul.
Paul, who had been in the jeep parts business with his brother in Georgia before moving to the Tacoma area, began to build his own Parkette fiberglass tubs out of molds he built. They were very similar to Fred’s body. The biggest difference was that Paul’s jeep included a side stripe, similar to a hockey stick, that was designed to make the body side more rigid and set it apart from Fred’s body. Besides the side stripe, the body of the Parkette was better designed to fit the curve of the CJ-3A windshield. Fred’s body did not support the windshield well at all (I know this from personal experience with my Bobcat body).
You can see the Parkette stripe “hockey stick” on the side of the body. This was likely just a racing shell, given the lack of a tailgate.
A family friend ran into the windshield issue as well. Jim Carter bought a Bobcat body in the early 70s. The body arrived rough. The Carter’s sanded and primered the body, but when it came time to mount the windshield, Jim discovered it didn’t fit. He was angry. Many phone calls ensued. Next, Jim turned to Paul Parker, eventually buying a Parkette body. Jim, Pattie, and their two boys raced, trailed and streeted the jeep for years.
Early 70s photo of the Carter family’s “Otis” not long after the new Parkette body was installed.
At some point, Fred passed the business and molds on to someone else. The Bobcat molds were divided into at least two groups. I have some of the molds. I hope some day to make my own Parkette body.
A Parkette racing shell mold sits in the middle. A CJ-3B shell is at the far side. A floor is shown in the foreground (I believe that’s a 3B floor).