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This would be a fun jeep to check out.
“Every thing about this jeep is custom. Built 350 chevy motor, turbo 400 trans, detroit lockers, 456 gears, five 38″ boggers on and on. ONLY REPLY IF YOU ARE SERIOUS. I WILL NOT PART A THING OUT ON THIS JEEP, ALL OR NOTHING.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1707462967.html
UPDATE: Please See Bill’s comment. He went to check this one out.
I don’t know what this is, but it looks like someone has spent some money on it.
“UP FOR SALE IS EXTENDED JEEP WILLY/MAIL MAN JEEP…. MANY MANY FFEATURES….. 383 STROKER MOTOR-600 HP AND 500HP NITROUS TWO TANK SETUP FOGGER SYSTEM. BRODET ALUM HEADS TI VALVES. PISTONS CHILD AND ALBERTS
CARRILLOS RODS. KEITH BLACK CRANKSHAFT. 2 SPEED POWERGLIDE TRANS/WITH TRANS BRAKE. 1350 DOMITOR HOLLEY CARB. MSD IGNITION. 4 NOS TANKS. FORD 9″ INCH REAR END. STREET/STRIP AXLES. SPOOL REAR END SOLID/POISE TRACTION. SO…… SO…. MANY THNGS TO LIST INVESTED OVER 70 GRAND.. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES IF INTRESTED CALL ME UP AT 626-213-8182 JAVIER OR 909-975-9329 RUDY.. ASKUNG 12,OOO OR BEST OFFER. NEED SOME MONEY TIMES ARE TOUGH…..”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rvs/1628684406.html
I ran across JP Magazine’s feature about the Olson’s ice racing jeep “Black Ice” today. There are a variety of interesting and unusual ideas implemented in this custom rig that could probably be used for road, trail and off-road racing applications. It’s a fun Jeep to check out.
Learn much more about this vehicle at JP Magazine and view many more pictures there, too. Here are a couple images:
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was priced at $7500.
This looks nice.
“CJ3B SAND JEEP 9” REAR END, WILLAMS AXLES, TURBO 400, CHEV 406,”
And, it runs on propane!
“A 1946 willys ice racer it has a 350 chevy motor in it it runs on propain. call (720) 937-3417 Dean”
This looks like it was a racer. Now it’s a parts jeep.
“Selling a Willys jeep that I was going to use for a project but have bought something else so it needs to find a new home. NO MOTOR OR TRANNY! NO TITLE! It is 2wd right now but have a set of CJ axles I would sell also if someone was interested. Body is in decent condition and would make some good parts for another jeep or make a crawler out of it. Old engine was a small block chevy. I don’t want to scrap it out since there aren’t to many of these still around so let me know if you are interested. Call 573-673-4776 after 5pm or send me a email.”
http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/pts/1590708750.html
A couple weeks ago some of the folks from the PNW4WDA put on another barrel racing show in the Tacoma Dome. There’s only room for two barrels, rather than three, but it still looks like fun. Here’s a few videos from the event.
Looks fun.
“1953 Jeep Willy, 350 eng.,350 auto trans., full cage roll bar, 20” paddle tires, alum rims, reinforced tube housing for engune,750 Holley carb., turnkey, 11,000 or best, call for complete details, George, 760 788 6224.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/1582480349.html
Gerald found these good quality Ice Racing related pics on Flickr.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000
(12/19/09) It’s not much of a jeep, but it’s likely fast!
“Completly Custom. Tube frame w/ fiberglass body. Narrowed Ford 9″ rear end, 4-11 gears. Summers Bros Axles. Austin 4 link w/ adj coil overs, 5 gal fuel cell, 1/2″ braided fuel line, Edelbrock elec fuel pump & reg, auto meter guages, MSD Dist w/ 6 AL box. 358 Chevy w/142 Weinad polished blower, 25% overdriven, 850 Holley, Steel crank, 292 Comp Solid Cam & triple valve springs w/comp. Roller Tip Rockers, 9.5-1 pistons, Morso elec water pump. 350 Turbo w/ 2500 B&M stall converter, 36″ Austin Tubs w/12.32-15 Firestones, 110” Wheel base.
Would make great Sand Dragger or Strip Car. TURN KEY. Won 1st place @ Joey Grosse Racing Auto Show 2008, Lodi Calif.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1548503632.html
Here’s a great pic of one of those crazy Finnish Hill Climbing Jeeps courtesy of Gerald. If you haven’t seen them do their thing, checkout the videos below:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNELnOvJFag
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51A3zA29Nmk
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800.
It looks nice. The seller must sell quickly.
“Fiberglass body on a 1947 Willy’s CJ2A frame. Rockwell 2wd front axle, Ford 9′ 5.44 gears and spooled, Douglas aluminum wheels front and rear, 16.50 Eliminator Comp paddles, custom cut Hoosier smoothies on the front, new lights, new battery. The jeep runs excellent and handles great. Has ran high 4’s on the track. Motor: 355 Small Block Chevy, Corvette heads match ported and polished, roller rockers, big cam, MSD ignition, Victor Jr. Air Gap Edlebrock intake, Holley 750 double pumper, electric fans, Holley Blue Label fuel pump
Tranny: Turbo 400, 2800 stall, B&M Rachet shifter w/lockout NEED TO SELL ASAP!!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17500
I wonder what’s left from the original ’47 besides the VIN.
“1947 willys. tube frame, fiberglassbody, 440 ci big block chevy, alum. heads, 400hp NOS system, street legal, hoosier tires, very fast car $17,500.”
Hurray! I finally have some pics of an flattie swamp racer. I knew one of these would pop up sooner or later!
“F-Head 4 cyl jeep engine complete, T-90 transmission fresh rebuild. Dana 18 or 20 transfer case. Complete racing elctronic ignition. Spare duplicate ignition system. Autometer gauges, Autometer procomp memory 9K 5” tack. Removable steering wheel
pass and driver seats with 5 point harness. Sweet racing rack and pinion. Sway bar. Dana 30 open knuckle ft. diff. 5:38 gears. “44 flanged axle rear” 5:38. 1- piece tilt front end. Full roll cage. Ldder bar coilover shocks rear. 3 gal alum. fuel cell. Fire extinguesher. # plate. Ar pick up box. Rear mounted alum. core radiator with all plumbing. Battery box with acc cables + hold down. Pan hard bar. Drive shaft loops F+R. Tow hooks F+R. Smached 9000X16 military tires. Fresh blue paint. Rear mounted kill switch. Metalic clutch disc + pressure plate. 2X2 into 1 header. New 500 holley carb (raced one time). Carb adapter. Alum. gas pedal. Also some other general spare parts. $ 3,500 OBO CALL RICK 813-3682730 DONT E-MAIL I WONT RESPOND”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/rvs/1500529566.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
“Fiberglass body on a 1947 Willys CJ2A frame. Rockwell 2wd front axle, Ford 9″, Douglas Aluminum Wheels front and rear, 16.50 Eliminator Paddles, Hoosier smoothies on the front, New lights, New Battery The jeep runs excellent handles great and has a ton of potential. Motor: 355 Small Block Chevy, Corvette Heads Ported and Polished, Roller Rockers, Big Cam, MSD Ignition, Victor Jr. Air Gap Edlebrock Intake, Holley 750 Double Pumper, Electric Fans, Holley Blue Fuel Pump”
Here’s a couple pics from Gerald of a Zooped up F-Head. Gerald writes, “Here are pictures of a hot rod f-Head. This is in a tube frame racer at Lisbon in 02. Not the kind of motor you see spinning high rpms. From what little he would say it had a dry sump oil system, a block girdle, “modified” head, custom fabbed intake, electronic ignition, etc. It may have had nitrous as well nut not sure. That hood was open in public for less than 5 minutes. He was not real talkative. But man that thing flew.”
I found a zooped up L-head article that I’ll feature tomorrow.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
The motor needs work, but the price still looks decent.
“1948 willy’s race jeep has a1966-77 bronco frame, motor, tranny, and running gear, 400hp 289-302, motor needs work, full cage, 5 point harness,tilt fiber glass hood and fenders, $2000 firm call (509)697-8209 ask for Tom or will trade for equal value quad. also has a12 gal fuel cell.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
I thought I had listed one of these already, but I can’t seem to locate it.
“Custom 100% hand laid fiberglass Willys replica. Perfect for light weight drag racing, ideal for rock crawling. Call for more details.”
UPDATE: Marco let me know that this great looking Sand Jeep sold.
“Built by Larry Minor who is famous for his 1000+ horsepower sand jeeps. This is his first Jeep that he claims “started it all.” All custom rebuild full cage 3 seater, 4 pt harness, 383 chevy, Turbo 400 auto trans, 9 IN ford rear end with spool, Dana 20 transfer case and Dana 30 front axle built by Pat’s Gearbox, custom rear 16 gal fuel tank alu, 4 wheel disc brakes, Power Steering, Tilt Wheel, B/M shifter, tilton starter, optima battery, MSD 7AL-E ignition, MSD Pro Billet Distributor, Deamon carb, cross flow rad, 2″ equal length custom headers, 6 in longer frame boxed. ”
That’s one of the lowest prices I have seen for a nice Drag Jeep. It sounds like the seller must sell this.
“468ci big block 550 hp. tci 400 tranny. scary fast. see full ad under “cars and trucks”. Trades considered: yz450 yz250 yz 4×4 quad raptor yfz honda. But priority goes to some one with cash. Its priced to sell this week.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1434666232.html
It looks brand new.
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fiberglass front end for flatfender. robert 509-260-1130″
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/1418997711.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500
(06/10/09) I’m unfamiliar with the types of 4×4 or jeep racing in Montana.
“RACE READY!– 1953 willys CJ5 race jeep, powered by Chevy small block stroked to 388, approx. 450 hp, turbo 400 tranny, buckshot mudders on front, Super Swampers on back, 8 point roll cage, 2 seats w/covers and 5 point safety harnesses, races in sportsman class, mud bogs, sand drags, obstacle, tuff trucks, this jeep has won countless races and its ready to go! $6000 OBO”
Speaking of duallies, here’s an flashback to the 80s Drag Racing scene with an old racer courtesy of OffRoadAction.ca:
For reasons only the Our Gang 4Wheeler folks know, they prefer their racing chilled, literally on ice. It appears to be a family fun affair with a season that varies with the thickness of ice.
Our Gang 4 Wheelers is an ice racing club whose volunteers have been organizing ice races in Colorado for 34 years. You’ll find them out on Georgetown Lake in the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Their season spans 6 weekends through January and February.
For those of you who want to try this sport, but don’t have tires, it appears they’ll rent you some. You’ll have to check out their website to learn more.
There’s many more videos and pictures here: http://www.ourgangiceracing.com/Media.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
Troy’s race jeep is for sale. It’s a very nice, fun looking rig.
“PNW RACE JEEP..SHORT COURSE OR SAND DRAGS..HAS ONE RACE ON REBUILT MOTOR, TRANNY AND TRANSFER CASE…355 SBC..TH350 WITH NEW 3500 STALL CONVERTER..DANA 20 TRANSFER CASE..JEEP J-10 44 FRONT END..SCOUT 44 REAR WITH LOCKER..427 GEARS..4 WHEEL DISK BRAKES .PURPLE CRANIUM DIFF COVERS …ART CARR SHIFTER…AUTO METER GAUGES..BEARD ULTRA SEATS WITH COVERS…$600 PERFORMENCE RADAITOR..MSD SOFT TOUCH REV LIMITER….BLACK FIBER GLASS BODY WITH CAMELEON GHOST FLAMES..FRONT AND REAR PADDLES AVAILABLE .I AM SURE I FORGOT SOMETHING..THIS JEEP IS VERY FAST AND A KICK TO DRIVE. ”
