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PNW4WDA Summer Convention 2022

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Steve let me know this video of the 2022 Summer Convention had been published.

After our wayward trip to Phoenix, I’m back in the shop making progress on the racer. The rear sway bar has been added and some rear bump stops should be done soon (once I get some more welding rod). That will complete the rear suspension repairs/mods.

Once I finish the mount for the gas tank and battery, the rear area will be complete. Then comes the floors and cowl area, after which is the seats, the wiring (most of it just needs to be re-run), and, finally, mounting, prepping and painting the body. May 1 is still the goal.

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1950 Race Jeep Battle Ground, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6750.

(01/05/2023) This is one of Rob’s former racers. I believe that’s a Bobcat body.

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“Anyone interested in getting into the short 8 class of pnw4wda racing? I’m posting this up for a buddy, it used to be our family racer for many seasons While it’s been a few seasons since it was ours, it’s had a couple upgrades, and is for the most part turn key ready for next season. Comes with a spare fiberglass body and a pile of spare parts. Engine is 500 ish horsepower mostly Brodix full roller 327,top loader side shift 4 speed manual transmission, 20 transfer case, 44 differentials front and rear Current owners have moved up to a slightly more family friendly medium rig. If interested, send me a message and I’ll get you in touch with Brad.”

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Our Gang Ice Racing Video

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The Our Gang 4 Wheelers in Georgetown, Colorado, have one more race this weekend (unless the ice holds a while longer). This video gives a short overview of their sport. The club also has an updated website with lots of images.

https://ourgangiceracing.com/

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Jeep Rodeo in the 1959 Issue of Man’s Magazine

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UPDATE: This post originally appeared April 2, 2016

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The February 1959 of Man’s Magazine contained photos and short report from the annual Jeep Rodeo in Yakima, Washington. Unfortunately, most of the pics aren’t a whole lot different from the March 1959 issue of Modern Man Magazine, featured in 2013.

Man’s magazine turned out to be a lot less risqué than the cover image and headlines might suggest. There was even an opinion article expressing concern over how American college football was fast becoming too professionalized.

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1947 CJ-2A Race Jeep Project Big Lake, MN $2500

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Not sure how much value there is, as it lacks a power train, but it must have some interesting history.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1955951404747395

“1947 Jeep Willy’s cj2a, 1st gen bronco frame, Dana 44 swap front and rear with. 5:89 gears Chevy motor mounts. no motor or trans. Brakes work. Comes with everything you see. Fiberglass body with original cj2a frame welded to this frame. Was built by John Witt in the 70s and raced in the southern states. I have too many projects that need funding and this was the last project to come home so sadly it needs to go. OBO WILL ONLY EXCEPT OFFERS IN PERSON. Maybe trade for a nice Honda three wheeler. Home by 5:30pm durning the week. Weekends are open.”

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1976 J-10 Racer Caldwell, ID **SOLD**

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Bill shared this former racer that just sold on eBay for $4,049. and featured on Barnfinds.

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“Vintage racing Jeeps aren’t around every corner, making this listing pretty unusual. Here on eBay is a 1976 Jeep J10 said to be a Baja racer, bid to $2,025 with no reserve. The vehicle is located in Caldwell, Idaho, and this tip came to us courtesy of T.J. The seller’s ad is unfortunately short of details, so we’ll have to fill in the blanks as best as we can. We do know the Jeep J10 started out under the Gladiator name, a vehicle that was produced from 1962 through 1988 in one form or another. By the time this Jeep was made, the two-wheel drive option had given way to the much more popular four-wheel drive. The paint scheme indicates Marlboro as a sponsor; the driver’s name is Mike Honcho and the co-driver is Gator McKlusky. Mike Honcho was the Playgirl-posing alias of the Cal McNaughton Jr character in Talledega Nights. Burt Reynolds played the Gator McKlusky character in White Lightening, a movie produced in 1973, but the movie car was a Ford Galaxie, not a Jeep. The truck is set up to tow behind your race trailer.”

 

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

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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 Williams, OR $3600

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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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Mud/Drag Flattie Dalhart, TX $15,000

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Sounds like it has been lightly used.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1012689622854152

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“1968 Chrysler 440 engine, 30 over New balance rotating assembly Forged pistons Rebuilt heads, double spring valves Baffled oil pan, extra capacity (rare) Milidon oil pump, pressure to block, return back to pan Cam 4400 low end, 7200 high end Holly 1350 CFM carburetor Nitrous 300 shot fogger system MSD 6 AL ignition High RPM Power steering pump 2 magna flow fuel pumps 4 wide five wheel adapters Mud hog cut tires on front 35” Bigger digger paddles rear 35” 5.89 gears on front and rear SCS gearbox (transfer case) 3 speed 727 transmission, reverse shift pattern Fiberglass jeep racing body Both engine and transmission rebuilt in 2016, only has a total of eight passes in four events, two of those were nitrous. Worked very well, asking $15,000 OBO”

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