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2008 PNW4DA Racing

August 28, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing, videos • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I was searching to see if anyone posted videos from the PNW4WDA 2009 Convention, but haven’t seen any yet.  I did find this nicely organized collection of racing images from 2008 that I hadn’t seen.  So, I thought I’d share them.  Note the audio has been disabled.  I have to wonder exactly how they track down audio like that given the millions of videos uploaded vs. the relatively low number of hits on this video.

 
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Very unusual Flat Fender Ottawa, Ontario, Canada **Status Unknown**

August 16, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, Racing, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  The status of this is unknown.

This is an extremely unusual flattie. The seller provides a great deal of info about it. It’s been featured in various magazines.

“1946 “Willys” Jeep CJ-2. The “Jeepilac” as it is known (Jeep with a Cadillac engine) was professionally built by Johnson Welding Works. They are a local shop and are very well known in the area for building high quality street rods using top quality parts with attention to detail and safety. It has 2,700 miles since the build …. ”

This vehicle was also featured in the movie “Smash Cut“.

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1953 CJ-3B Drag Jeep Yuma, AZ **Status Unknown**

August 8, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B, Racing • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1953_cj3b_dragjeep_yumaUPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $16,500.

This jeep is part of a package that includes a travel trailer and jet skis.  I haven’t seen too many CJ-3B drag jeeps.

“53 willy drag jeep original hard body 350 small block 355 cubic inch 327 corvette heads 205 valves, solid steal competion craink, 310 solid competition cam, Roller rockers 12 to 1 compression MSD ignition ,mollory ignition coil, aluminum 4 core radiator ,electric fan .400 turbo trans. manual velve body, trans brake, hurst shifter, 9 inch ford rear end, 31 spline full spool axel ,620 gears, 500 + horse power,$10,000 invested. very very dependable … .”

 
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Wayback Machine: Old Jeeping Photos from late 70s

July 30, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Features, Racing • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s some great old photographs from the 1970s.  They document some of the events attended by the Good Time Four Wheelers.  The image below was from the 3rd Annual Green River Valley Jeepers in 1976.  I attended one of their playdays in 1981 (I think).  It was located between Black Diamond and Enumclaw;  I wouldn’t be surprised if the area is full of homes now.

I’m suprised that as late as ’76 they weren’t requiring cages to race.  It wouldn’t be too long before they were required.  View all the pics (lots of desert dogs) at the pnw4wda forum.

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Sand Drag Jeep Kalispell, Mt **Status Unknown**

July 23, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was priced at $1700. It appears complete.

“Call for specs & details.”

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1947 CJ-2A Race Jeep Montana $2000

June 8, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1947_cj2a_racejeep_montanaUPDATE:  Price dropped to $2000

This includes a set of 4 terra tires.  Is this a race jeep for PNW racing or mud bogs?  The tires look great.

“1947 cj2a race jeep. the jeep body is a 47 cj2a that is on 83 jeep commando frame has a chevy 350 in just went through the motor has all new gasket,timing chain cam lifters oil pump new edlebrock carb new accel dist that was 350 bucks alone accel super coil fuel cell jump straps new purple horenys mufflers new radiator, electric fans. has a aluminum power glide with a stall converter in it mated up to the jeep transfer case with a shield around it has a set of 4 tera tires and a set of 2 tractor it also has a brake lock with a slap shifter, tach all newer gauges bucket seats tires for the back of it. this quiet fast runs sweet wanted to play in the montains but its alittle to much for that is more for racing willing to trade or sell looking for a wrangler jeep or something on that line”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1210639220.html

 
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Mud Racer Flat Fender Warrensburg, Ks $500

May 6, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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mud_flattie_warrensburgProbably not much value here, but I’m sure it was fun in it’s day.

“For Sale: Willy’s Jeep, Built for mud run, does not run, 289 slant plug heads, nitrous bottle, Call Jordan at (660) 238 1173”

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1155220355.html

 
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Sand Jeep Timber, Or Make Offer

April 21, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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sandjeep_timberNot much info.  The body doesn’t look like it’s been modified too much.

“Sand Jeep, 2WD, SB Chevy, 9″ Ford, turbo 350 auto. Make offer.”

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1125358172.html

 
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Sand Jeep Odgen, Ut Make Offer

April 14, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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sandjeep_odgenThis ad expired Jan 09, 2009, but I suspect this jeep (aka Wild Oats) may still be available (I only saw it for the first time today).  I haven’t seen many of these in Utah.

“SAND DRAG JEEP 1946 Ford CJ2 Jeep. Built frame up.4×4*small block chev* B&M blower* alu. heads* 12,000.00 invested in eng* lenco 3speed air shift trans* Center line wheels* paddle tires* Fiberglass body* black exterior* black interior* lots of chrome & some gold anadized parts*”

http://www.jeep-classifieds.com/32160_jeep-ad.html

 
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Fiberglass Racing Body Selah, WA **SOLD**

March 24, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, Racing • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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flatfender_racebody_selahUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250

“flat fender race jeep body with fenders,& grill lengthened by 8+” narrowed by 12″ $250 firm call”

 
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Builds — Sand Drag Jeep from Santa Barbara

March 23, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I ran across this great looking Sand Drag Jeep called Impulsive Behavior.  From what I learned off the website, the owner’s name is Tim and he is a member of the Santa Barbara 4WD Jeep Club.

Impulsive Behavior “has a 468 cubic inch BBC generating just under 800Hp with almost 600 lb-ft of torque. This power plant will move the 2100 pound vehicle to 82 mph in 4.04 seconds on a 300 foot long race track.”

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Fiberglass Flat Fender Bobcat Hood Puyallup, Wa **SOLD**

March 23, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, Racing • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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bobcat_hood_fiberglass_portlandI am pretty sure this sold

It looks in excellent shape.  I didn’t see any of these classic hoods at the swap meet (or they had already sold).  Having Don’s old card in the glass is a cool benefit.

“Vintage Aftermarket Jeep Hood for CJ2A CJ3A M38 MB & GPW. This “Bobcat hood” is a real find. The fiberglass has no cracks and the hinge works good. You can tell its vintage because there is a business card in the glass for (Don Prine’s) Prine’s Jeep Service and the phone # is JU 4-6648. So I would guess 60’s or before. The hump can give your air filter more room if you have a V-6 or V-8 under your hood. And it looks good..

 
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Race Jeep Tenino, Wa $9,000

March 18, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Racing, Unique Jeeps • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I like the color mix as well as the overall construction.  Front shackles are reversed and it appears the rear springs are outboarded.

“Custom Race Jeep, narrow fiberglass body. Chevy 355 full roller motor, four speed top loader transmission, Dana 20 twin stick transfer case, custom Dana 44 front w/posi Dana 44 rear. Lots of horsepower. Ready to Race or take to the dunes. “

 
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1948 CJ-2A Temecula, OR **SOLD**

February 26, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1948_cj2a_temeculaUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000

“350 Hipo small block with corvettte manifolds,Holley 600 cfm carb , electronic dist, 350 turbo hydro transmission with shift kit hurst comp shifter , Hooker super comp headers, Ford 9″ loncoln housing currie axles 457 gears disk breeks, all new paint , guages, interior carpet seat street legal runs FAST and turns Heads”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Polson, Mt $8000

February 22, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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racejeep_polsonThis is a highly modified race (drag/mud) jeep.

“Set up for big block Chevy – mid engine. TH-400 transmission with cooler. B&M Pro stick shifter. 3/4 ton Chevy front & rear end. 4 wheel disc brakes. Full roll cage w/ nets. 44″ Boggers rear 39 1/2″ Bogger front. 48 Flat fender fiberglass body. Bassett racing headers. Seat w/ 5-point harness. 12 gallon plastic fuel cell. GT steering wheel. 121″ wheel base. Call Troy 406-261-7820”

http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/1006283735.html

 
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Race Jeep Centralia, Wa **SOLD**

February 14, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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race_jeep_centraliaThis is a very good price on a race jeep that looks ready to go.  Get ready for summer!  I think this has reversed springs in the front.  I can’t tell if the back springs are outboarded or not.  I’m gonna guess the body is a fiberglass one piece bobcat body, judging by the thickness of the rim around the back side of the body that either tilts up or you lift off.  The desert dogs look in very good shape as do the rims. The paint job is unique as well.

“Race Jeep, Chev. 350, 4 speed trans. disc brake 44 front end, 44 rear end. Runs and drives. Mount body and its ready to go racing.”

**SOLD**

 
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1947 Drag Jeep Enumclaw, WA **SOLD**

February 4, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1947_dragjeep_enumclawUPDATE: Was $1500. **SOLD**

If the paddle tires are in good shape, this could be a good deal.

“willys, has small block currently full of water,moter may or may not be good i beleive its a stroker motor , sat outside for a year after i lost my storage 2wd s10 frame 4 linked kinda cool paid 5g for this 5 yrs ago has paddles roll cage powerglide line lock stall conv. tach dash is tinned w all gauges.fun toy need 1500 firm come get it.”

 
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Reader Builds — Troy’s nicely modified CJ-3A & race jeep

January 13, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Racing • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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troy_shipman_racejeep1UPDATE:  Troy sent along a couple pics of his race jeep also.  There’s one to the right and one down below.

Below is Troy’s street and trail CJ-3A.  It’s been modified in a variety of ways, including a Dana 60 in the back, a Dana 44 in the front and lockers all around.  Troy buys and sells stainless steel in the Northwest and is trying to decide whether to start adding more stainless steel or not to this jeep.  His biggest concern is if he starts dressing it up too nice, he’ll be too afraid to bring it out to the trails.  If this jeep does start growing stainless steel fenders, I doubt he’ll suffer too much as  Troy will still have an opportunity to get dirty playing in his flat fender racing jeep that he calls “Twisted”.

Also, if you seek any stainless steel parts for your CJ-3A or CJ-3B, Troy assures me he can get them for you.  You can contact him at jeepfrk50@comcast.net

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Barrel Racing in the Tacoma Dome Jan 16 & Jan 17, 2009

January 13, 2009 • CATEGORIES: News, Racing • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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racejeep_tacomadome2008This weekend, Friday January 16 & Saturday January 17th, 2009, members of  the PNW4WDA will be holding barrel races as part of a Monster Truck show at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma Washington.   As you can see from the 2009 schedule, most of the races throughout the year tend to be in fairly remote locations, making them pretty private; This race provides a unique opportunity for the general public to see these unusual jeeps.  To the right is a link to a myspace video shot last year by a spouse of the racer  (I assumed it was from a spouse considering the ‘dumb ass’ comment heard in the accompanying audio).

Here’s a link to a TON of pictures from 2008 Tacoma Dome races on the Moonshiners’ Jeep Club website (though lots of dark and blurry ones too 🙂 ).

 
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Flat fender racing jeep Wesport, Or $3500

December 13, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Racing • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I’m not sure if this is a PNW legal racer or not.  It may just be a sand/mud buggy.  I can’t tell for sure, but I suspect the body is fiberglass, probably a bobcat body, as the rim around the back looks wider than a standard body.  I am wondering why they dont’ have a front bumper on the thing. There about $800 is tires alone, if in decent shape.

“i have a 41 flat fender willys jeep it has a 350 and a 700r tranny and a narowed toyota rearend and five point harrnesses it comes with a set of 31” paddles and a wheelie bar askin 3500 or trade for something 4×4 and of equal value.”

 
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1950 CJ-3A Racer Lakewood, CO **SOLD**

November 19, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $4200

“1950 Willys Jeep. Competition ice racer. VERY FAST!! Fun street cruiser and show winner too. Must see to appreciate! Chevy 350 V8, TH350 auto trans. Spicer 20 t-case. D30 front with disk brakes. D44 rear, locked. Steel body, fiberglass, one piece, liftoff front end. Nothing but the best!

 
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1946 CJ-2A (ex race jeep) Wallowa, OR **SOLD**

November 16, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Since I was heading to Seattle, I decided to stop by and check out this old racer (Also, it was a great excuse to head east out of La Grande, Oregon; Great drive!).

This is a total old school racing jeep.  The builder took a stock jeep, threw on some desert dogs, upgraded the engine with a buick v6 (leaving the stock exhaust manifolds), threw in a roll cage, vented the carb into the cowl, and that’s about it.  The builder’s son felt that there was a dana 44 in the rear that had posi, and maybe the front too, but he didn’t know for sure. Unfortunately, the weeds kept me from being able to get a jack under the jeep to test whether it had posi or not.

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“46 willys,231 buick v6,full cage roll bar,ex race jeep,needing alot or a wealth of parts $400”

 
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Wrangler Race Jeep Seattle, Wa $9000

November 13, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I haven’t seen any race jeeps with later model bodies on them.  I wouldn’t’ mind checking out a few more pics of this to see what kind of mods have been done.

“This is the ALLEY RAT pro arena truck/ short course race Jeep. Engine: Flat top 350, Edelbrock Performer RPM heads, Performer RPM AIR GAP Intake, Holly 750CFM carb. Trans: Turbo 350, B&M Shift kit, Transfer case: Dana 20 DIFFS: Front Dana 44, open diff, 373 gears, Rear Dana 44, Welded rear, 373 gears. Set of 4 desert Dogs $8200.00.  With the Paddle tires $9000.00”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/914072074.html

 
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Flatfender Sand Jeep Salem, Or **Sold**

November 8, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Racing • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**

“Sb 350 Chevy, Turbo 350 tranny, built, mild cam, Edelbrock Intake Manifold, Holley carb, gear drive, Hedman headers, B&M shifter, 4-point harness, racing seats, cutstom rear gas tank. Motor has like 5 Hours on it. Went to the sand and broke the rear-end. Have New Quik-Change rear-end to go with. Brand new paddles, (used once) $2500 OBO”

 
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Race Jeep Rochester, WA **SOLD**

November 3, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200

“This jeep is not street legal but does have a registration. Willy’s truck frame, 231 v-6, mustang top loader 4 spd transmission, one piece tilting fiberglass race body in the narrow flat fender style. Raced in pacific northwest 4 wheel drive association events (go to pnw4wda.org website to see pictures of races). Asking $4200.00 ready to race and some extra parts (drivelines, axels, tires)”