Appears worth a look. Has a variety of updates.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/wrightwood-1951-jeep-willys-m38-4×4/7221914416.html

“M38 is the military version of the cj3a flatfender. It came from the factory with a stronger boxed frame. and some other minor changes than the civilian model. Look up 1951 specs for cj3a and m38 to see all the differences.

This jeep was converted to 66 corvette 327 v-8 and th350 auto transmission. Has T-18 transfer case . Power steering 12 volt electrical. Manual locking hubs all 4 wheels (easy towing) Ramsey 8000 lb winch. Swing out rear tire and 2 can carrier. Drawtight hitch with drop down ball. 33×12.5×15 tires. Aluminum wheels. 11 inch drum brake conversion. Dana 44 rear axle,Dana 27 front axle. Old style light bar with desert lights ( 4 ) Seats have been changed out to adjustable. Driver side has had wheel well cut and reworked professionally done to make seat adjust 4 more inches rearward. I got it running but needs holly carb rebuilt have kit. Very little rust, floor is rust free. I have title from previous owner it is out of state and has never been in the california sytem. you can register it or make it an off road only vehicle like I planned. $8,000 o.b.o No I wont sale it for $1000 if that’s all you have.”