This has been sitting a long time.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/pacific-grove-1952-willys-jeep-m38/7662340487.html
“I ran this ad last June and received several offers. Unfortunately I was on an extended trip and was not available for showing. So I am now rerunning the ad for the next 2 weeks and will respond to all questions. I will then respond to offers in the order of amount offered.
1952 m38 —- This jeep was 90% refurbished in 1989 from the frame up new wiring harness (24 volt), brakes, etc. Motor and trans ran like a top. It has not been started since 1989. After 1989 it was stored in a rough outbuilding and obviously shows it. I have all the parts, snorkel, seat frames, etc. I’m 70 and don’t need this project. Would like to sell by the end of September and now taking offers. Please serious inquiries only.”
Bummer. The ocean salt air on the coasts is rough on vehicles.
Dan, I lived a short walk from the beach in central Cali for several years. From my experience, it isn’t all that bad on vehicles along the Cali coast, as it is relatively dry and lower humidity (compared to the Oregon & Wa coast). There are still plenty of old, unrestored vehicles around there. My former father-in-law had a Model T covered by a tarp that had been there a few decades. It was in pretty good shape overall.
Maybe this vehicle sat outside for too many years??