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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
“Flat fender race jeep ,ford 302 roller e303 cam gt40 iron heads airgap intake. Dana 60 35 spline reared 44 cromoly with super joints in front , top loader 4spd rear mount aluminum radiator great running jeep coop tire with dogs on rear.custom frame Yukon spring all around disc brakes all 4 corners.”
Just one post this morning. Ann was sitting in bed relaxing yesterday afternoon when she positioned her knee just right … or just wrong would be more accurate. It caused her knee cap to shift sideways. It happens once a year or so. She had to take a muscle relaxer to deal with the pain, so I spent last night taking care of her.
On the plus side, Marty Tilford and other racers from the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association had a good time at the Tacoma Dome this past weekend competing in a series of barrel races. They lined up all their jeeps and took a photo for us. Yep, I am sure it was just for us!
Photographer Steve Nelson is a sponsor of the Our Gang Ice Racing organization. He took a ton of photos during the 2014 season and is planning more for this season (as soon as the weather cooperates). Check out all his great 2014 pics here:
http://stevenelsonphotography.smugmug.com/Ice-Racing-2014-1/
Photographed by Steve Nelson, 2014
UPDATE: Was $4500. Now no price.
(11/19/2014) I suppose technically it is a “no fender” rather than a flat fender.
“Mud Bogger w/ built 383 Stroker motor, turbo 350, 3/4 ton chevy running gear, 38.5 swampers ..
$4500 FIRM DONT ASK/ possible trade but no junk!!!!”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4825310310.html
This article from the May 1956 issue of Willys News reports on the 7th Annual Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, jeep race.
Here’s an official Jeep Jockeys souvenir program I found on ebay a couple years ago. I finally scanned it yesterday. Many of the photos didn’t print well, but it’s still an interesting booklet, especially for those like me that recognize some of the racers names. I was disappointed by all the ads, but I included them in the scans.
A little background information: the Yakima Jeep Jockeys of Yakima, Washington, formed a club in 1963. In 1965 they incorporated and joined the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association. Beginning in 1971, the club held a series of Jeep Jockeys 4×4 Championship Races. They held them at leaf through 1977, but I do not know how much longer they were held after that year.
Exploration Northwest featured the 1977 race in one of their 1977 episodes. I was given permission to share two video clips from their episodes here.
You might remember Ron Day’s photos from a 1977 Yakima Race. It seems to be the same race that was featured in the souvenir program below.
UPDATE: **SOLD**
(10/15/2014) Unusual drag/mud jeep.
“The Problem Child is for sale!!!! Proven straight runner narrowed and lengthened jeep frame. Fiberglass jeep body custom paint. two dot rear and cut bog in the front. dana’s, 300 stall, turn key ready to rip!!! new 454, all new perform parts, added fans and radiator for cruising the dunes. set up for small shot of nos, stands up on command. full time 4×4. mega head turner. got paid to run at local events. Will sell without motor make offer! email with questions.May consider trade for barrel/course jeep/rig”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Has no motor or roof.
“1980 Jeep CJ6 Modified. Not street legal. Set up for dirt drags and motocross/obstacle racing. Jeep is complete less the motor. AGAIN NO MOTOR. It has a fresh built TH400 w/ trans brake. New carriers, Ring and Pinion in both the front and rear differentials. Rear is a Dana 44 and front is a Dana 30. Dana model 20 transfer case. Jeep is set up for a small block chevy. Jeep has radiator, fans, MSD Box, MSD 2 Step, Steering brake in the front, trans cooler, fuel cell, Holley electric fuel pump, tachometer with shift light, and a fire suppression system .Comes with headers for a small block chevy and motor mounts. Nice aluminum wheels with good condition Buckshot tires. Check out the photos. Roof is no longer on the Jeep or available.”l
UPDATE: **SOLD**
This former PNW jeep was still in good shape last March. Unfortunately, someone crashed this into a tree. Looks like there’s value in tires, rims and the Parkette body.
“Parting or Repair 1954 Willys jeep that had a 450hp small block Chev till it hit a tree. I bought it this way to make into a 2wd street rod but have 2 many projects now and want to sell it whole or part it out. what you see is what you get. have small block headers that go with it if it sells whole.”
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What it looked like prior to being wrecked.
Can someone save Gold Fever?
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A No Engine. Former mud racer. Have trans and transfere case and some extra parts. Body is rough, frame and axles are still good. Good clean title. Trailer is not for sale!”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/4684188890.html
