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Rapid Transit Lives . . .

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Damian wrote to tell me that a favorite drag jeep of mine, Rapid Transit, is racing under a new owner and a new power train. It looks like it uses a Bobcat hood and (likely) body.

He writes, “believe it or not this jeep is still around in the cleves, ohio area and races regularly, but it is now a center seater 2wd and has a small block chevy, i race with the current owner and also do photography.”

You can view Damian’s photos on Facebook. Below is a comparison between the old and new racer.

Vintage Rapid Transit (from the 80s?):

After (one of Damian’s photos):

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Our Gang Ice Racing Looking for Sponsors their 38th Season

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Our Gang Ice Racing out of Georgetown, CO, is looking for Sponsors for the 2014 season. Each class sponsorship is only $100. You can learn more at http://ourgangiceracing.com. You can also visit their facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Our-Gang-Ice-Racing/245144922223353

Here’s a short video about ice racing

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1947 Drag Jeep Pahrump, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** was $21000

“Registered as a 1947 CJ2A…
454bbc original LS7 lower, with Gen 2 Alum Bowties Heads, Engle roller, 645 H.P 585 torque…call for more specs
Powerglide- Dedenbear case, Hipster alum Transbrake, 8″ hughes converter 5900 rpm on brake, dual B&M trans coolers, will run all day at 165 degrees..
3-link Rear..14″ travel
A-Arm front..19″ travel
4-wheel disc brakes
Beadlocks on all 4 corners..
Currie 9″ rear.. 5.00 gear, 35 spline spool and axles
25 gal alum fuel cell all new lines,pump, and regulator..
Ron davis radiator..will dune all day, never get over 170 temp
all Autometer Pro-comp Gauges
Beard seats.. with 5-point harness
Jeep has all the good pieces

this Jeep has been a Multi-time Winner in sanctioned Sand-drags, it is a great dune jeep and will run with the Best of them in the dunes..
as with everything < I have over $50k in this jeep
The Dune season is coming up soon, so don’t miss out on this.
You wont be disappointed!!!
Asking $23,500 or best offer”

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1946 CJ-2A Drag Jeep Ogden, Ut **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000.

(10/19/2009) Fred hopes to sell his great looking Drag Jeep.

“Jeep Willys 1946. This Jeep was originally a military jeep. It was built and used as a sand drag jeep in the 70’s. In the mid 90’s it was completely disassembled to the frame and rebuilt keeping it as a sand drag jeep and to show. Differentials were all rebuilt, all new suspension , lenco 2 speed with air shift. motor is a small block chev, built with all new parts, steel crank, aluminum rods and heads, B & M blower, all hi-tech performance equipment. Over 15,000.00 invested in engine. Looks as good as it runs. Lots of chrome and gold anodizing. Fiberglass body, roll cage, centerline wheels, paddle tires. Custom built and very beautiful machine. It is in excellent condition. Includes custom made dust free car cover. Fun to show off .”

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Drag Jeep Yuma, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

Needs a motor.

“Selling a Jeep willy fiberglass body, 600 gear 9″ rear end 31 spline moser axels, radiator and fan, transmission cooler, drive line for power glide, front and mid motor plate, skat track 17×33 14 paddle, gas tank, gages, shifter”

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1946 CJ-2A Swamp Buggy Sarasota, FL **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Was $2800. **SOLD**

(04/10/2013) Here’s a classic Swamp Racer.

“Its a 46 Willy’s on 40″ Swampers With a 1967 Buick 6 cycle Motor RUNS AMAZING!! 3 Speed Tranny It’s Built to be in the Mud and Water!!!
This Jeep Was Built For Swamp Buggy Racing!!! This Jeep is Bad to The Bone Super Fun!!! AMAZINGLY POWERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cash Talks $2800 OBO Will Trade For Truck or Nice Boat…”

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1944 Flattie Graham, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **Sold** Was priced at $1500.

Marty spotted this old racer with a f-head. It’s got the old mini-terras, the mismatched rims, patched body panels, and a hole in the hood (who needs a scoop for racing?). Looks like a fun little rig.

“I have a 1944 willys jeep for sale. It ran when parked but has been sitting for 2 yrs. It has an f head 4 cylinder and 4 speed with depend t case wich means you can select front, rear, and 4 wheel drive. The rear end is locked. It was an old race jeep and would take a bit of work to be street legal again. Would be a cool wheeler project. It does have windshield frame not in pic though.”

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