It sounds like this has seen a pretty thorough rebuild.

“This is a fully restored and parade ready willys 1951 m38 jeep, korean war era. the jeep has been restired, and is rot free, new decals, new brake system, rebuilt steering box, new shocks, new tires, new exhaust,new side steps.  New windshield, all rubber replaced, the interior has the military grade canvas, the back seat is not mounted, the tail gate is bolted closed. The jeep also has had a heat unit installed for those cold winters!.The generator has been rebuilt, 12 volt electric, new battery, features spare mount, jerry can, ax, shovel all original equipment!. the 4 wheel drive has had locking front hubs updated. three speed shift , everything runs and shifts great. PLEASE NOT THE FRONT SEATS SHOW A SEAT COVER ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THAT IS SO I DO NOT MESS THEM UP!come see make offer!! PHONE # 631 235 4223”

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/1882631646.html