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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.”
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.”
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.”
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”
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”
As I have mentioned a few times, I grew up in the Wandering Willys Jeep Club. In 1971, the club lead an effort to record all the members from Clubs in Region one of the PNW4WDA, their names, addresses, phone number, jeep types, jeep names, their jobs, and assorted other info. As far as I know, this was the first and last directory of its type created.
One of my favorite finds in the directory was an early Ad for Bobcat Fiberglass bodies, complete with the watermark logo of a bobcat (which I didn’t notice until I scanned the ad). Below is the Ad with owner Fred Weis listed as the contact person. Apparently, sometime later Bobcat products were owned by H.C. Van Wagner, as shown by this business card embedded in one of my fenders (yes it is still there).
Below is the original Ad, followed by a later business card. One interesting bit of info is that I haven’t seen any Bobcat CJ-3B bodies (that I know of).
Here are some Bobcat Products:
This is supposed to be the first Bobcat body produced:
Here is an example of a raised hood:
Here’s a body .. note the wide rim around the rear edge of the body. Also, the step doesn’t cut in to the body at the end and there are no drain holes by the step. (similar to mine)
Here’s an example of the body that I purchased, which was a light body racer.
“Note the much wider edge (maybe 2” wide). This body was hacked up a little bit,
but hopefully cleaned up nicely for the guy who purchased it:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
This sports a fiberglass body, which appears in reasonable shape. Given the cage and body, I’d say this is a reasonable price. However, it appears the cage is probably mounted to the body rather than the frame.
“1949 Willys CJ2A Jeep. Has good frame, original 5:38 axles w/ upgraded brakes, heavy springs and I think rear diff locker. No drive train. Has original hood, front fenders and windshield. Tub is fiberglass. Has Bestop soft top frame and door frames (top rotted away). Good title. This is good for a Jeep build starter project, parts, or another Jeep with title problems. CJ2A Jeeps were made from 1945-1949. The flat fender body and frames (except for the CJ3B) are basically the same from 1940-about 1954 when they changed to CJ5.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(07/05/2010) There’s some nice looking parts here.
“98% complete project just needs to be put together. Willy’s frame dana 25 front, dana 44 rear, buick 231 V6, T90 Trans with overdrive. Make me an offer I can’t refuse. Trade or cash.”
UPDATE: Was $100. **SOLD**
It appears almost the entire rear passenger side has been cut out. I suspect the driver’s side is the same.
“Fiberglass Jeep tub – will fit early Jeep (flat fender models) CJ2A, CJ3A or MB. This tub is used, has some holes drilled in it, and some cracks in the rear portion. Structually sound, just needs some work. The tub is located in Las Vegas, however I will be in Fallon and Carson City the weekend of July 10 & 11 and will haul it to there if you wish to buy it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“This jeep is a nice runing and driven jeep it has a 2000 ford eng 354 gears and a updated stearing box it is a 1947 frame and a fiberglass body in good condition call Bill ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
“1948 JEEP CJ2A PROJECT FIBERGLASS TUB,FENDERS AND HOOD. V6 POWERSTEARING TWIN STICK TRANSFERCASE SMALL LIFT,33” BFG MUD TERRAIN TIRES. NEEDS FUELTANK, SEATS ,STEARING BUSHING. LIKE I SAID PROJECT. I WILL CONSIDER TRADING FOR A HARDTOP AND DOORS FOR A 91 JEEP WRANGLER YJ. 90 OR NEWER 250 OR LARGER DUALSPORT MOTORCYCLE, OR 4X4 QUAD.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
This includes this new fiberglass body. This might be a good price.
“this is a 1946 willys jeep project my grandfather had a guy rebuilding but,he passed befor the guy could finish the job.The body is a new fiberglass tub with the fenders and a hood.I have the motor trans and,transfer case.It also has dual rear wheels that my grandfather used to surf fish on the beach.The truck is in many peices and needs much work.”
UPDATE: The price jumped on this one.
(05/16/2010) This is a custom project.
“THIS CUSTOM BUILT 1948 JEEP CJ REPLICA HAS ALL THE COOL ASPECTS OF THE ORIGINAL BUT NONE OF ITS VICES . THIS ONE IS BUILT ON A MODERN RUST FREE WESTERN MITSUBISHI , ALL DRIVE TRAIN REBUILT AND RUNS GREAT AND A NEW FIBERGLASS BODY . HAS PS AND PB AS WELL AS A 5 SPEED SO HIGHWAY CRUISING IS NO PROBLEM . COST A GREAT DEAL MORE THAN THIS PRICE TO BUILD SO YOU SAVE BOTH TIME AND MONEY . JUST GET IN AND DRIVE AND ENJOY THE EARLY SPRING AND COMING SUMMER . THIS IS A 4X4 . I HATE TO SELL BUT I NEED TO CUT THE NUMBER OF TOYS I HAVE SO RATHER THAN ASK A HIGH PRICE AND WASTE YOUR TIME AND MINE DICKERING I HAVE PRICED IT FOR A QUICK SALE TO AN INTERESTED BUYER . THANKS FOR READING .”
http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1756770408.html
This looks like a good price. It’s got a the old Bobcat hood, too; at least, I think Bobcat was the manufacturer?
“1947 Willyz Jeep CJ2A Flat Fender -V8 Ready for AMC 360 -After Market Fiber Glass Hood -Original Axels and Running Gear. There is a lot of rust, but not bad considering it is 70 years old. All fenders, step sides, and windsheild attachments are intact and in working order. This is the original WILLYZ is the FIRST JEEP available to the public. At $700 its a steal for the collector or jeep enthusiast. Will haul for extra $$ call (360)473-6908 or reply via email.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/1744550555.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
(June 2009) This has been available since the summer. It appears this doesn’t have an engine facing cowl. If I understand the seller right, the bottom/floor of the body hasn’t been attached to the shell. This is probably a better option for someone who wants a racer or just needs the shell.
“Willys flat fender fiberglass jeep tub new never used. This is for the low hood model no holes and nothing has been cut the floor is still seperated. these sell new for around $2000 I’m taking a loss I just need it gone $800 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
This looks like a very nice road and trail Jeep. It has a solid fiberglass front that tilts forward.
“Nice jeep for summer driveing, Has full top and bikini top to. Newer 33 tires. winch. It has rebuilt th350 Auto. strong running 4.3lt power steering dana 30 disc brake front end. Fiberglass bobcat tub in realy good cond. 2in shackle lift. and 1in body lift.”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $4500.
This looks nice and has a number of additional mods not listed, including the updated column, swing pedals, and more.
“Willys Cj3a Jeep on 72 Cj5 frame,fiberglass body.V6 4-brl,4-speed. 3 tops, 1 full 2 bikini 2 inch lift with 33 inch tires.Runs great.”
UPDATE: Was $1500! **SOLD**
This is a great price. Note this has the reversed front shackles.
(12/13/09) “1955 jeep, Runs, fibergflass body, 4 wheel drive , bimini top, 4 cyl, 3 speed, tires in good shape. 2000.00 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
“41 flat fender, bobcat fiberglass body, chevy 4.3 v-6, turbo 350 tranny, t-18 case, dana 44 rear, 30 front, tilt colum, 31″ tires, runs and drives great, daily driver and mold wheeler, has soft top and full soft doors, $6000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Note that the front end appears lengthened. That looks to be a tilt fiber glass front end, though I don’t remember seeing them looking that stretched. The body might be a M-38 body as I see some tool indents on the passenger side. The front end has some warn hubs similar to what you’d see on a 70’s CJ-5. This might be a pretty good deal and an interesting project.
“this is a 53 willys it runs great it has been converted to a 250 inline 6 so the front frame has been lengthend 6 inches , it has oringinal axles tranny and transfer case, i also have a bihimi top for it with doors, it runs super just looking for a cj5 or 7 1500 obo or trade for???”
This sure looks like a fiberglass body.
“For Sale- 1947 Willys Military Jeep. 4 cylinder. Runs. Asking $1,500.00. Cash only. Buyers responsibility for pick-up. Call 608-439-5721 or 608-439-5087.”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/1566835244.html
No price listed on the two tires. The cage and front shell seem like a good price.
“Willy’s steel shell nose and cage.$100.00 Dana 44″s 70″s Wagoneer 3.54 ratio jeep,chevy drop on frontend.$250.00 Gm 10 bolt front and 12 bolt rear stock gears.$150.00call after 4:00pm 253-228-7052”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/1555867016.html
This is likely somewhere near Aberdeen. I can’t tell much about it from this angle.
“good shape…has title…360 500 7895…..cash or trade for?”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/1552200282.html
This might be a reasonable price. It’s got a fiberglass body and the rest of the parts look good. But, it sure is dirty!! Note there is not motor.
“1949 willys project could be cool ! bought years ago never touched it ! body in good shape all fiberglass ! no motor ! but once had 351 small block ! has adapter to trans i think it has org. trans and t case should be lots of good parts but i didnt build it so i dont know alot about it ! got it some years back was gonna rob body for another project and sell all the rest but as u can see that never happened ! it also has good title a little time and money could be cool ! shoot me some offers !”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1552282969.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
(11/12/09) For $450, this looks pretty complete. The body is fiberglass.
“i have a old 1963 jeep willys cj5 it has a fiberglass tub and fenders it needs alot of work needs engine, gas tank, brake lines, tires,dash, wireing, seats, the windsheild frame is roted. good for a restortation projected the axle are dana 44 rear dana27 front with 538 gears and a t-90 3spd has a good soild frame. i have a engine to go with it that will runs. i have the mass title to go with it. towing availble at xtra $$. thanks for looking.”
