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Drag Jeep Visalia, CA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: , .

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $21,000.

Looks race ready.

“Sand jeep , has aluminum head 383 ,13.3 to 1 compression , all roller , billet 4 bolt main block , Callie crankshaft , and rods , forged pistons , cohen power glide transmission with trans break , 5000 stall , dana 60 rear end , full polished bead lock wheels , rear has like new comp cut 20.00 paddles aluminum radiator , electric water pump , power rack and pinion , all new fox shocks , new paint , heated suspension seats , auto meter gauges , 4 wheel disk breaks , great dune jeep and go racing anytime , runs 4.5 on the track very easy to drive”

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1947 Sand Drag Jeep Portland, OR $20,000

• CATEGORIES: Features, Racing • TAGS: , , , .

this appears to have a later-generation bobcat fiberglass body.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/258587787151511/

“New aluminum floors new roll cage all new motor fired one time 215 dirt aluminum heads Crower 675 lift 282 duration solid lifter cam crawler roller rockers crowder rods 11 to one Keith Black pop-up Pistons all the goodies all new 588 Ford 9-in posi rear end all new brakes new gauges ready to go very fast”

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Year? CJ-3A? Snohomish, WA $1500

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: .

Unclear how much value is here. Thanks to TJ for spotting it.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1362661867979640

““Barn find” last year licensed 2001. Set up as tow vehicle. Has a Buick? V6. Needs gas tank, seats, tires and brake job. Has been barn stored since 2001 until recently. Sound body and frame”

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1949 CJ-3A Fall City, Wa $7000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A • TAGS: , .

I suspect this engine is built. This has a fiberglass one-piece front end.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/329300779538689

“1949 Jeep willy cj 4×4 The original engine was replaced with a 350 v8 engine. with turbo 400 automatic transmission with Dana differentials. Everything works very well in engine and transmission. you only need to bleed the brakes”

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1951 CJ-3A La Conner, WA $6000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: .

UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.

(10/21/2021) Has updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1328691381353593

“1951 CJ3A
Chevy 327
3 speed, manual transmission dual stick transfer case and stock axles.
Runs
Title
Collector plates
 Bought a soft top but have not installed it, will include this in the sale”

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1953 CJ-3B Mesa, ID $12,500

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: .

UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,500.

(08/09/2023) This CJ-3B has a classic northwest look to it, with the diamond plate sections, bucket seats, and full roll cage.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/622393839982894

“231 Buick motor. Aluminum radiator w/duel electric fans, front disc brakes, full roll cage, rancho lift suspension, power steering & tilt steering.”

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1945 MB Los Osos, CA $12,000

• CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: .

Lots of updates to this  nice looking rig.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/547210160922205/

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“1945 Willys MB Jeep stretched wheelbase, dana 30 front chromo axles, 4.88 gears, locker, disc brakes, power steering and psc hydro assist, rear offset dana 44 with flanged axles, disc brakes, 4.88, locker. 4.3 fuel injected v6, sm465, dana 18 transfercase, warn overdrive. secondary Hand throttle on shifter. Power steering, power 4 wheel disc brakes, complete new fuel system and fuel cell, full roll cage, belly armor, 35 12.50 15 bfg MT, roof rack, rear rack, rock lights, bumper lights, stereo, work lights, tool storage in rear floor and original fender boxes, tilt column. 12,000 obo no trades,no codes, no text this number… if serious will give you my number to call. In Los Osos, Ca. This jeep is currently registered and insured in CA.. has CA pink slip as a 1945 Willys MB with actual serial number… not assigned vin”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Russian River, CA $20,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: .

This one has an unusual windshield and rollbar setup.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/guerneville-1948-willys/7614983423.html

“Restored with 1970’s running gear and V6. 4000 miles on rebuild and new odometer.”

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1951 CJ-3A Sutherlin, OR $4500

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , .

It runs, but needs work.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1093390028714793

“Runs great! Great off road vehicle! Title in hand this is an off road vehicle not street legal needs lights. Easy fix just don’t have time for it.”

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1953 CJ-3A Maple Valley, WA $550

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , , .

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.”

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Year? CJ-2A San Diego, CA $13,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , .

This old school build looks in great shape. No year listed in the ad. It has one of the more unusual roll bar designs, as it appears the roller is bolted to the sides of the body.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/900471401072418

“All rebuilt – upholstery, paint & garaged for 25 years. Great condition! 48,000 miles Installed new carburetor and seat belts.”

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1947 CJ-2A Richmond, KY $14,500

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , .

Given the Hemet Jeep Club stickers on the sides, this was likely a California jeep at some point.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/232319109274461/

“350 small block Chevy, Trick Flow aluminum heads, aluminum intake, vintage Corvette valve covers, roller rockers, 4 speed, Dana 30 with electric locker (front) Dana 44 with Detroit locker (rear) rear lockable brake, 8 point roll bar, good Best Top, 3:73 ring and pinions, very low miles on five 33×12.50 Mickey Thomson Baja Claws on five 15×10 slot mags. Saginaw steering box, hydraulic clutch, 4 wheel disc brakes, Willwood master cylinder, headers, Chevy tilt steering, has over drive,spare tire mounted with barn Jack, serious inquiries only, has minor body issues from age and use”

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1948 CJ-2A Sweet Home, OR **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , .

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.

Looks like a good build.

“Very nicely built jeep everything on this is new it’s in perfect condition. Corvette 327 top loader 3 speed transmission shortened danna 44 front an rear with lockers. You will not find a nicer cleaner Willy’s jeep. There is not one part of this jeep that’s not painted or powder coated. No leaks entire underneath is painted and spotless. I do need help selling. only trade I may consider would be for another jeep. A nice cj7 or Lj Rubicon.”

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1946 CJ-2A Lafayette, CO $13,500

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , .

Nice jeep with a variety of updates.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/842398679463287/permalink/1847811795588632

“Completely rebuilt, runs great and a real beauty flat fender.
1946 Willys CJ2A (CJ3A windshield)
1977 Buick V6-231 Even Fire
T-89 3 speed transmission/Mod 18 transfer case
New 33″ tires, gas tank, full cage, gauges, radiator, fan, thermostat
Straight body, reinforced frame and power steering”

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1949 CJ-3A? Edwards, CA $18,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , .

UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/08/2020) Lots of updates to this Flattie. It may be sitting on a later model CJ-5 chassis. No description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/749653709467591

“1949 Flat Fender / Lots of Modifications / Too much Too List / No Trades”

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1946 Sand Jeep Victorville, CA $40,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: , , , , .

UPDATE: Price dropped to $40,000.

For serious inquiries, contact Justin for more info at 760 953 1364.

or https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/642130777553173

“It’s a 1946 Willys CJ2A tilt up shell, full drag chassis built by Rick Thomas in Hesperia ca., Wally World Custom paint. 568 C.I. Dart Big M. Gary Williams 1150 Dominator, Reher Morrison intake, heavily worked Dart Pro 1 heads, Ron Davis radiator, Eagle rotating assembly, Jessel rockers, oversized .904 Howard’s solid lifters, custom cam from Forsyth speed, Ross custom pistons, Custom Hooker headers, pro star 500 pump, Best of the Best from front to back. in this configuration it made 989 hp on an engine Dyno, but can easily be de-tuned to 800hp. I have complete professional build sheets. PowerGlide w/4500 stall (2k HP build), scatter shield and drive line loop. Modified Dana 60 (4 link) w/removable wheelie bar, spool w/6.17 gears, 35 spline Mosers. Areospace brakes, QA1 shocks w/adjustable height linkage. I Have a complete ledger of the build. make me an offer.”

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Fermel Utility Jeeps from South Africa

• CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: , , , .

UPDATE: Originally published February 17, 2015, it now looks like these vehicles are no longer produced. Jim notes that Fermel is no longer in business.

After publishing the post about the Union Mine Jeeps, Marc found a website that features new ones. A South African company called Fermel makes four different utility vehicles. The webpage for each jeep includes a video of each respective jeep.

1. Mini UV Emergency Vehicle: A light utility vehicle with permanent 4 wheel drive and a maximum payload capacity of 1500 kg. Built on a unique Meccano Type chassis
Features Include :
Blue Flashing Light , Siren , Roller bed & locking point for stretcher , Lockable cabinet , Overhead oxygen bottle rock , Drip hooks, Defibrilator carring points , Rubberlined rear , Fabric Lattice tailgate , Foam cushions , Flourescent lights at rear.
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2. MIni UV LDV: Categorized as a light utility vehicle, the MINI UV LDV is a 2 seater, 1500 kg payload capacity underground machine. The loadbay is ideally suited for materials transportation. The vehicle features permanent 4 Wheel Drive , a unique meccano type chassis and wet multi disc brakes inboard axles. Load area for carrying general materials.

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3. Mini UV LWB: A permanent 4 Wheel Drive , light utility transporter with a payload capability of 1000 kg. A seating capacity of 4-6 passengers. Built on a unique meccano type mining chassis , the MINI UV is a mining vehicle designed for use in harsh operating conditions. The vehicle is equipped with a DEUTZ 4 cylinder air-cooled motor , COMII , EPA II Emission compliance and wet-multi disc. Service and failsafe service inboard axles.

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4. Mini UV SWB: A permanent 4 Wheel Drive , light utility transporter with a payload capability of 1000 kg. A seating capacity of 4-6 passengers. Built on a unique meccano type mining chassis , the MINI UV is a mining vehicle designed  for use in harsh operating conditions. The vehicle is equipped with a DEUTZ 4 cylinder air-cooled motor , COMII , EPA II Emission compliance and wet-multi disc. Service and failsafe service inboard axles.

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1946 CJ-2A Eastern NC $16,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: .

Many updates and a flathead V8 on this new/old school rebuild.

https://eastnc.craigslist.org/cto/d/winterville-1946-willys-cj2a-jeep-built/7569992213.html

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“1946 Willys CJ2A Hotrod Ratrod Jeep
Classic CJ2A body and chassis with upgrades for trail performance and modern-ish convenience, 100% road legal, with clean NC title.

Body: Vintage 1946 CJ2A, various repaired areas and patch panels, structure is ¾”x1- ½” x .080” wall rectangle tubing, poly body mounts, vintage hood with heat scoops, vintage front fenders and grille, vintage windshield with original glass and PA state inspection sticker from 1979, full paint with Rustoleum Gloss Army Green (easy touch-up after trail contact), 2” body lift, clearanced rear wheel openings

Frame: Vintage CJ2A with gussets, new spring perches, 6-point roll cage with rock sliders, custom transmission cross member, cross bars, and rear underbody winch mount
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1947 CJ-2A Lakewood, CO $6000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: .

UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/10/2022) Lacks rear driveline. The last pic shows it from 1999 when it made the magazine cover.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3308357366119406/

“That’s her as a cover girl in 1999! Some specs: power glide transmission, Hurst shifter, Vortec V6 2.7L Oldsmobile Engine,Bilstein shocks, Sparco racing seats on VW frame rails,Tom Woods heavy duty driveshaft on front (need rear), roll cage, CJ3B windshield. Custom front winch mount bumper. RUNS. Contact for more details & questions. Must sell.”
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1946 CJ-2A Brillion, WI $14,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: , .

UPDATE: Still Available.

(11/23/2021) Unusual build.

https://appleton.craigslist.org/bar/d/brillion-46-willys-jeep-wrangler/7516960660.html

“rat rod hot rod steet rod willys 355 that made 455 hp and 350 auto with a 3200 stall converter all sway bars have road race it works very good very fun like a big go cart has a dana 44 rear axle with 308 gears so can drive down the highway will go 80 all day long will sale out right chevy 67 to 73 camaro 64 to 72chevelle 62 to 72 nova 64to 72 el camino wrangler or corvette will sale out right will sale with out motor and trans 14000 for complete 9000 with out motor and trans”

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1947 CJ-2A Race Jeep Rogers, MN $1700

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: , , .

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”

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1948 CJ-2A Council Bluffs, IA $20,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , .

The seller describes this as a Pro Street jeep rather than a drag jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/628046495615902

“Custom built willys jeep, Pro street. ( not a drag car ,street car!) 350 Chevy engine .40 over aluminum heads. Tunnel ram , 450 Hollys ,2 speed transmission, manual shift. 12 bolt rear end. 4 link coil over rear suspension. Straight axle ,leaf springs up front. Manual steering and brakes . Custom paint. Slotted mags, new tires all the way around. Less then 200 miles on tires”

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1948 CJ-2A Williams, OR $3600

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: , .

UPDATE: Price dropped to $3600.

(11/03/2022) I love the classic paint job. Pink. Flames. Looks like it was a fun rig (and could be again).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1363073704223287

“1948 CJ2A runs and drives has a ford 289 with the original 3-speed. Was an old dessert racing jeep back in the day. Then later restored in early 70s. Engine has had some work done to it. The heads are off a 302 that have had some work done. I have a video of it running that I can send to you. Has a aluminum intake off of a HO mustang. Has a electrical fuel pump. And power steering. Asking $4,000 OBO. Accepting trades”

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1946 CJ-2A Clarkdale, AZ $13,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , , .

This looks like a very nice build.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/7549025299.html

“Custom 1946 Willys Jeep. Dana 44 front axle with air locker, Dana 66 rear end with air locker, power steering, automatic, GM 350 blue printed and balanced, front and rear disk brakes, compressor, Warn winch, CB. Comes set up with a tow bar and plug for pulling behind an RV or truck. Comes with soft doors and soft top.”

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1981 Stretched CJ-5 Sarasota, FL $8075

• CATEGORIES: CJ5, Racing • TAGS: , .

This is an unusual build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2057107987824298

“Jeep off road only, no title, built this with my son , then he went into the Air Force , I finished the build and never took it in the mud. It’s a racing jeep, Chevy 327 with 385 hp Chevy running gear, shift kit, electric water pump. Electric fan, Radiator in the back, it has roll around tires on it now, will take bigger tires. Engine has all the goodies, will run on pump gas I have racing fuel in it. I have 12,500 invested in this project. It just needs a driver. It’s loud and it’s fast, will pull front off the ground. I am to old to be doing this that’s why I never took it in the mud”

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