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1951 CJ-3A Irons, Mi $3500

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This is still a project, but now sports a fiberglass body and rebuilt engine.

“1951 Willys for Sale. This Willys restoration is nearly finished and includes a FIBERGLASS BODY,, rebuilt engine and complete restoration. Includes original Willys flat head 4 cylinder and original drive train. The Willys is 4 wheel drive. Finishing touches to make this complete include mounting hood, riser for hood and engine diagnosis (has not been started after engine rebuild). Great project for the winter!  Thanks for looking! Bob (484) 433-0065.”

http://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/2142455198.html

 
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CJ-3B Fiberglass Hood Woodland, Wa $60

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $60

(02/05/2010) Here’s a very rare fiberglass CJ-3B hood.

“WILLYS JEEP HIGH HOOD CJ3 B HOOD FIBERGLASS IN GOOD CONDITION. NO MAJOR CRACKS OR BREAKS IN FIBERGLASS. VERY GOOD QUALITY HIGHHOOD HARD TO FIND !! $60.00 call 360-957-6012 Woodland Wa .”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2111740643.html

 
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1953 CJ-3A Highland, Ny eBay

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This fiberglass body looks in very good shape.

“Here is a 1953 Willys CJ3A. Fiberglass body. Manual trans. No rag top. Clean in and out. Western plow. This Willys is being sold with a bill of sale only. Engine runs very good. Build your rockcrawler, This is a great start. It has an oil drip. can’t tell where it is coming from?? Maybe the 4WD Case? Note this is sold as is where is. It is not new, so don’t expect a new Willys, Come and have a look before bidding. Good Luck and HAPPY BIDDING.”

View all the pics on eBay

 
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1952 CJ-3A Bend, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500

The seller of the body has thrown in a running CJ-3A for combo price of $2500.  I have to say, I’d really like this combo.  I think that’s a good price.

“1952 jeep. runs and drives.comes with new fiberglass body. $2500.00 or maybe make an offer? teach the kids how to drive.family resto project,who knows”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Innisfil, Canada **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500

This has a fiberglass body and a variety of updates.

“- Body off restoration 1946 Willys Jeep  – 600km since restoration – Fiberglass body – Dana 44’s on 33 inch wheels. Too many features to list. Please contact for details and be sure to view attached photos. Please note: I am willing to trade for a Harley Davidson.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Cincinnati, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600

This has a fiberglass body and front clip that appears in good shape.

“1946 Cj2a willys jeep. Runs very good, motor has been freshly rebuilt. it has a fiberglass body, hood, and fenders, so no more rust…It will need seats.. Also has new exhaust.. frame is in great shape.”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Maryville, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1800

(07/01/2009) This has a fiberglass tilt front clip and a fiberglass body.  It could use a paint job at the very least.

“This willys has a fiberglass body w/ tilt front end, 350 4 bolt main, 350 turbo transmission auto. w/ 4wd , power brakes,power steering, tilt steering wheel, stewart warner gauges.”

 
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1976-1983 Fiberglass Body Providence, RI $800

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Here’s a great price on a never-installed body.

“This is a fiberglass tub that was never installed. It will fit a 1976-1983 Jeep CJ5. Include “glass tub” in your subject line.  Asking $800.00 OBO. Thanks for looking.”

http://providence.craigslist.org/pts/2009619668.html

 
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1951 CJ-3A Anacortes, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.

I’m not sure if this runs or not.  It does have a bobcat fiberglass hood though.

“The is a project that could be really cool….. It comes with a new body, new 36″ TSL’s, centered dana 44 rear with lockright, dana 35 front with lockright, 3 racing style seats, painless wiring harness, new aluminum radiator, soft top with doors, and a few other things. The price is $2800”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Salem, Or **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $6500. **SOLD**

This has an unusual approach to creating a dash for a fiberglass body.

“Selling my ’51 cj. It has a 225 v6, original t90 3 speed transmission, spicer 18 transfer case, dana 44 rear axle. The front axle is an upgraded dana 30. Everything works great just had carb and ignition tuned. Body is fiberglass. Asking $6500, but price is negotiable. Will possibly consider trade for toyota fj 60 or other toyota landcruisers”

 
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1967 CJ-5 Hellam, Pa $1500

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You can’t fault the seller for honesty.

“I am selling a jeep 1967 cj5. It is a very rare tuxedo mark 4 model. Lets be clear this jeep needs some work. The brakes are untested. I had it running this summer and has some new parts on it. It has a fiberglass tub and front end. dauntless v6 with a saganaw 4 speed trans. I never drove it on the road and can not guarantee anything. I bought it from a garage as abandoned and do not have a title for it. frame looks good tires are shot. top is old, but is in ok condition. Justin 717-424-7462”

http://york.craigslist.org/cto/1992834765.html

 
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1948 CJ-2A San Juan Capistrano, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was Make Offer. **SOLD**

This has an extended wheelbase.

“I am selling my 1948 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep. Its two wheel drive with a ford 9 inch rear end Turbo 400 transmission with trans cooler and a Chevy Crate motor that make 350 Horse Power, a hand made Continental Radiator that can handle a big block, as well as the engine compartment as well all made to take a Chevy big block. Coil over suspension, 3 link in the back and a 4 link in the front with a solid postal front end. Custom ice chest and storage bin for easy access and all of your gear. The fiber glass body is unfinished but that allows you to customize it to your own design and color. The roll cage is mounted to the frame, and the wheel base has been extended to make the ride more smooth in the sand, I have had it on a few trips and it runs great. I have a set of Street Tires BFG’s and a full set of Sand Tires as well. I would like to sell it all together so please make me an offer as the season is starting. I also have a willy’s front windshield that would be included if you want to retro fit it. Clear title and paid registration”

 
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Saving A CJ-5 from a field

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One day a while back I got an email from a new reader named Jan. She spotted a CJ-5 sitting in a field for $500 and had a question about the VIN# and the model.  We solved the VIN question and then I learned more about how Jan acquired this Jeep.

Jan wrote, “I really didn’t buy it, just offered to get it off his farm. He had a sign on it for $500.00 or best offer. All my friends are laughing at me and indicating it’s the uglist thing they ever saw…… but I fell in love with it!”

After bartering for the Jeep, Jan managed to sell the plow locally, which meant she was actually up a few hundred dollars.  However, the body was so bad she knew she had to replace it, so she located a fiberglass tub for cheap in Indiana.  She has also found a local mechanic that verified the frame was in good condition and the engine should restore easily.  So, hopefully, next spring Jan will be driving around in a “free” jeep.  Congrats Jan!

Here’s is the jeep with the top removed.

And here is the ‘new’ fiberglass body

 
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Fiberglass CJ-5 Fenders Portland, Or $50

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Here’s a good price on some fiberglass fenders.

“Posting for a friend. These will need a minor amount of work, nothing major. I do not know exactly what year or model these fit, but appear to be early CJ?. They are 36 1/2″ overall length from the firewall to the front tip of the fender. As you can clearly see in the pics these are molded for a rounded tapered hood and the fender tips roll down in front. So these cannot possibly fit the older flat fender jeeps. I have spent hours looking on the internet to find out more info for actual dimensions. If this ad is up they are available. Please no calls after 10pm. Leave mssg and I will get back to you asap. Scott 503-668-8771”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/1974678363.html

 
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Fiberglass CJ-7 Body and more Chino Valley, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

This might be a good deal if you need to replace your CJ-7 body.

“Have a complete new fiberglass body, from the 1 piece front end to rear of the tub, including the windshield frame, body mounting kit, throttle bracket, and How To CD. Also have a 1986 Laredo rusty smashed tub with a Clear AZ title and some other misc parts laying around I’ll throw in. Just the fiberglass would cost you about $2200 plus shipping and tax, I’m thinking a value of around $1500. Looking for a used #7000 car hauler type trailer, tractors, military vehicles, short or long guns, vertical milling machine. Just starting a Willys CJ3B project. Open to most anything. Kind of taking up inside storage space, so I would like to see it on a trailer leaving the yard, before the next project starts taking up space.”

 
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A pair of Fiberglass Flattie Fenders West Haven, CT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $220.

“I am selling a pair of matching kentrol fiberglass fenders. The fenders have never been mounted and are undercoated with a quality urethane coating. The fenders have not been painted and all of their mounting holes come pre-drilled. These retail for over $179 a fender, I would like $220 for the pair or best reasonable offer. Thank you for looking.”

 
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1953 CJ-3A Farmington, ME **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2995.

(09/20/2010) This seller has mower and snow plow attachments.  Note the rear PTO. The tub and fenders are fiberglass.

“Good condition. Original flathead 4 cylinder starts and runs good. 3 speed transmission with hi-lo and FWD shifts good. Frame is solid with no rust. Tub and fenders are fiberglass. Hood, grill and windshield are steel. Has hydraulic lift on front and rare pto in the back. Included are a manual angle snow plow, and 59″ wide finish mower that hooks up to the rear pto, a steel half-cab which I purchased but never used, a light duty roll bar, original wheels and other parts. The speedo cable has been broken for as long as I have owned it so I have no idea how many miles are on it. The oil pressure and water temp gauges work. For the past 7 years or so, I have used this cool, old jeep to mow my lawn, plow my 100′ driveway and occasionally ride into town (5 miles) but now I have lost interest and purchased conventional mower and snowblower to replace it. Some work on the wiring for the headlights and turn signals will need to be done to make it street legal again. I will take $3500 for everything for the first person who shows up with the money and I’ll also consider offers for the jeep without the attachments.”

 
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Fiberglass Body Lees Summit, Mo **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.

I am guessing this is two fenders and a body?

“jeep body molded by tj vanderbosch company [ they make jeep bodies for JC Whitney and other jeep restoration sites. body is a rough mold thats why its so much cheaper it will need work before paint . i cut out the a grill also but they stuck the mold and i have not heard from them if its fixed i cut out rear floor pan to fit my chassic as you can see in the pictures. but i still have it so you can glass it back in .ALSO have fenders and hood there a smoother molding and need less work to be ready for paint. Im supposed to recieve ed yet ”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Camas Valley, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500

Here’s a good looking flattie with a fiberglass body.  This might be a good price.

“the jeep has a 4 cyc ford motor 3 speed trans. 4×4 all works good the body is fiberglass all in good shape has a heater late steering gear box highway gears”

 
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Year? CJ-3B Barberton, Oh $2500 +fiberglass body

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UPDATE:  Still Available — If anyone goes to see it, can you get me pics of the CJ-3B fiberglass body?  Thanks!

(04/25/2010) According to the seller, the body is in bad condition.  However, the seller claims to have a replacement fiberglass body.  If it’s a CJ-3B fiberglass body, that would be a rare item to have.

“195? Willys CJ3B Jeep, now a project vehicle at this point… As seen in the pictures, the body is basically gone. The engine is a Dauntless 225ci V6 2-bbl with dual exhaust. There was nothing wrong with the engine when parked, but it hasn’t even been turned over in years. The transmission is a Muncie car 4 speed that has been addapted to the Buick engine. A Warn overdrive unit is attached to the back of the Dana 18 transfer case. The frame is in excellent shape, with a Rancho 4″ lift. The axles are a Dana 27 front, Dana 44 rear, 5:38 gears, both open. I do have a complete new fiberglass body for it, and an original (good shape) steel Willys grille. If you want the original four cylinder engine and T90 tranny, I have that too. I’ll be available the weekend of April 23 – 25 to show it, if you’re interested. Mike 330-998-3583.”

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/1701373608.html

 
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Flattie Fiberglass Body Longmont, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

Just the body is for sale.

“replace that rusty aging body on your cj2a/3a with this brand new fiberglass body including a tilt one piece front clip. body has only been bolted to a chassis and never titled, and is ready to mount on your frame, or buy the matkins extreme frame i also have for sale. email for more information, or come see it.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Appleton, Wi **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Matt spotted this. If I interpret this correctly, it includes a 1948 body and a fiberglass tub and other parts. This might be a good price.

“1947 CJ2A on wheels and 1948 CJ2A body with fiberglass tub. 2.3 ltr Ford Mustang motor and all brackets and plates to mount into a CJ2A body. Engine runs great and the 48 body has no rust on the hood, fenders, and grill. Will only sell all together.”

 
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Jeff’s Fiberglass (Bobcat Body) Flattie

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After seeing some of the posts about the old Desert Dog and Bobcat ads, Jeff dropped me a note saying he’s been enjoying the old ads and old pics as it reminds him of the busy Northwest days of jeep clubs, playdays and racing in the northwest.  So, he forwarded me a pic of one of his jeeps (he also has a sand drag jeep listed below for sale).

He’s been nice enough to let me post it.  I really love the creative paint job — I haven’t seen anything quite like it.

Jeff writes, “This bobcat jeep was bought back in 1983 as a project.  It was a body and a HUGE pile of parts, to which I’m sure your readers can relate. Currently, it runs a 355 chev w/ ford toploader 4 speed, a dana 20 case, a ford 9inch w/ 35 spline summers axles spool nod case and 6.00 gears.  The front is a gutted mdl 27 w/ a mustang rack.  The cage is chromoly.  The car weights 2250lbs w/o a driver.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A “Blindside” Lake Geneva, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was on eBay.

(08/07/2010) This is a fiberglass bodied flattie on a custom frame.  I’ve included lots of pics of this good looking build.  Note in the last image is a stack of vintage, though used, desert dogs.

Engine: Small block Chevy, .060 over 4 bolt main, 360 cubic inches. Mallory Unilite electronic ignition, Mallory Promaster coil, Edelbrock 750 CFM carburetor, Edelbrock aluminum intake, B&M air cleaner, Crane musclecar 350/350 hydraulic camshaft, melling high volume oil pump, SRE high torque mini starter, marine aluminum 8 quart oil pan, aluminum Mickey Thompson valve covers, Griffin aluminum radiator, aluminum high volume water pump, ceramic coated fenderwell headers, & 2 ½” turbo mufflers.

Transmission: 1970 Chevy Turbo-hydramatic 400 3 speed automatic. Trans was disassembled, boiled, and rebuilt with: new steels, new clutches, new band, new gaskets, and new seals. Valve body has a B&M trans-pak shift kit & adjustable vacuum modulator. Torque convertor is a 10”. Trans temperature is maintained via a ‘Keep Cool’ frame mounted trans cooler. Trans is shifted via a B&M Pro-Stick shifter with reverse lock-out and rear cable conversion.

Transfer-case: Dana 20 twin-stick. Transfer Case was disassembled, boiled, and rebuilt with new gaskets, new seals, & new bearings. Shifter ‘lock-out’ detent was removed to achieve low range in 2 wheel drive.

Rear Axle: Dana 44. Axle was disassembled, boiled, and completely rebuilt with new gaskets, seals, and bearings. Axle has 30 spline one piece axle shafts, new ring and pinion gears (4.27), new spring pads, new u-bolts, freshly turned drums (11”), new shoes/spring kits/wheel cylinders, new brake lines, and rear cover.

Front Axle: Dana 25. Axle was disassembled, boiled, and completely rebuilt with new gaskets, seals, and bearings. Axle has 4.27 ring and pinion gears, new spring pads, new u-bolts, freshly turned drums (11”), new shoes/spring kits/wheel cylinders, new stainless braided flexible brake lines, new closed-knuckle seals, and ‘Warn’ locking hubs.

Chassis: Custom built 2” x 3” tube frame with: frame mounted 8-point roll cage, heavy duty spring perches, military-wrap springs, heavy duty shackles and shackle bolts (w/ greasable zerks), heavy duty shock absorbers, removable transmission cross-member, heavy duty motor mounts, tube brush bar & bumper, and GM Power steering (Saginaw box, 4.25 turns lock to lock).

General:

Fiberglass body and fenders, original windshield & grill shell. Wilwood aluminum swing pedal assembly & brake master cylinder. Offenhauser throttle linkage. Quick disconnect steering wheel. Holley high-volume electric fuel pump. Holley high pressure fuel regulator. Fram high-volume fuel filter. ½” aluminum fuel line.

Heavy Duty battery cables. Southwest speed battery box. Moroso battery disconnect. Diamond plate dashboard with grab bar. Autogauge gauges. ‘KC Daylighter’ headlights. Wheels are 15” X 10” Ansen aluminum slots. Tires are 33 X 12.50 X 15. They don’t appear to have been used much as they have a ton of tread.

All the gauges (speedometer/odometer, oil pressure, voltmeter, & temperature) work. All lights (headlights, tail lights, brake lights, gauge lights) work. Seats are fully adjustable high back buckets, and are fairly comfortable. The wiper motor is new, but has never been hooked up.

The willys runs, drives, handles, and stops good. The 10” torque convertor seems to stall too high, if I kept it, I would replace it with a stock 12” convertor. The paint is not perfect, and there are a few holes that are an eyesore (hole for an antennae & a hole for a gas tank filler tube…see pics). The windshield frame has some rust (see pics).

Willys also comes with 4 KC Daylighters, a 2 sets of 3” seat belts, steel diamond plate rocker supports, and a steel diamond plate rear surround (see pictures). Please ask any and all questions. Thanks for looking, Doug”

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1947 CJ-2A Hudson Valley, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price

This runs and appears to have an ACME, Kentrol, or AJ Fiberglass body.

“1947 willys jeep runs needs work fiberglass body”