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1952 M-38 Vaparaiso, IN **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $25,000.

A reader alerted me to this one. I am told it was recently listed at $10,000 by the former owner. It’s now listed at $25,000 by someone who appears to believe this is a WWII jeep. Maybe the $25k isn’t a serious price, as the seller is willing to negotiate.

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“Body is in perfect condition from late WWII.
Olive drab semi-gloss.
Wheels are properly sized, new tires 700 x 16 NDCC Firestone with new tubes.
All rims have been blasted, primed and painted.

Has correct seats, rear seat is a reproduction with new canvas covers by Beechwood Canvas.
Has new in-the-box summer canvas top by Beechwood canvas (never used).
Brakes all working.
All lights work in regular and blackout modes.
All gauges work, has dash plate with all the original brass data and nomenclature plates.
Has all original top bow brackets and footman loops, has a reproduction new top bow set.
Windshield assembly complete, needs some clips for wiper vacuum hoses.
Original front bumper with wood block still there.
Has the original front tow loops brackets with reproduction loops and pins.
Tow bar included to be used with the front tow loop brackets.
Tailgate with spare tire mount in very good condition.
Battery working and holds charge.
Great special patina.
NEGOTIABLE PRICE –
TO GET IT OUT OF MY GARAGE”

 
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1952 M-38 Grandview, WA $3000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.

(08/27/2018) Lots of mods.

https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-m38-flat-fender-jeep/6689469681.html

“3.8 Buick V6, original T-90 3 speed transmission, T-18 Transfer case, Dana 25 front axle, Dana 44 rear axle, 5.38 gears, stock driveshafts, original manual brakes, original manual steering box with upgraded crossover steering, 33×13.50×15 TSL LTB tires on steel wheels, mechanical fan with auxiliary electric fan.
Autometer gauge set, full cage with bucket seats & 5 point harnesses. Poly fuel cell mounted in rear tub.
LED taillights, 4 corner shackle mounts, winch mounting plate & hawse fairlead. Fabricated spring mounts & long travel shocks.
Built & ran on trails for 8 years. Has been parked for 10. Runs great.
Clear title.”

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Year? M-38? Pipe Creek, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

(06/20/2018) Listed as a “1946”, this may be an M-38 (at least it has that body). It includes a car hauler.

“1946 Willies with custom trailer runs and drives. good restoration or hunting jeep $5000.”

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Year? M-38? inland Empire, CA $1800

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Listed as a 1943, it has rear floaters, but also has an MB/GPW body. The grille tilts, but the hinges are reversed. I suspect it’s an M-38 body on a WWII chassis.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep/6687278003.html

“1943 willys Jeep
Set up with a small block Ford 302 auto transmission C4 model 20 transfer case, to a Dana 44 rear 427 gears Dana 25 front matching gears. 11 inch brakes. Body in good condition for its age minimal rust. It is not running and will need to be towed clean Arizona pink”

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2 Flattie Bodies and Suzuki Chassis Lodi, CA $495

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $495. Great price.

(08/08/2018) Seller wants to sell. Seems like a good price for the high person.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-jeep-bodies-with/6680079486.html

“I have a 1948 willys jeep body
1952 willys remanufactured body
A samurai rolling chassis with axles , transfer case , steering box , samurai steering column and driveshafts
1948 willys jeep frame
two windshield frames
Two hoods, tailgate, gas tank, and
one seat
Box full of gauges headlights instrument plate
My original plan was to put the 1948 body on the 1948 frame using the drivetrain from the samurai chassis. The 1952 remanufacture body was to be used to replace the floor and patching. Would be a killer deal for the right person.”

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1952 M-38 Kenai, AK **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

Looks like the battery box lid has been altered? I can’t quite tell. Seller describes the model as being an “MB”.

“1952 Willys Jeep (model MB) in great condition, 5,200 miles, was used in Koren war. $8500 OBO”

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1952 M-38 Wenatchee, WA $8500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/11/2018) Lots of updates. Looks like a stout roll cage.

https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/52-willys-jeep/6660887292.html

“1952 (M38) low hood jeep. Street legal but it’s built for the trails. Ford small block 302, C4 automation, Dana 18 transfer case. Offset Dana 44 full floater rear end with Detroit locker, narrowed Dana 44 front axel with OX locker. 5.38 ring and pinion. Disk breaks and line locks, front and rear. Costume full cage, 35″ SSR swampers, costume dash/gauges/shift tower. Upright 8000lbs (W8274) winch. Costume bumpers and rocker guards.
Serious offers only please! Text preferred”

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1951 M-38 Fort Peck, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500

Listed as a “CJ3-2A”, it looks more like an M-38.

“Nearly all original 1951 Willys CJ3-2A. Garaged and well taken care of. Fires up everytime but is currently having some brake issues. Located in Ft. Peck. OBO”

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1952 M-38 Salt Lake City, UT $10,000

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The headline of the ad suggests it is a Wagon, but I suspect that has to do with the way the ad entry is setup.

https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/4946253?ad_cid=7

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“This is a functional, street legal 1952 M38. Runs and drives great.
Since I bought this two years ago, I:
– Rebuilt the complete tranny
– Rebuilt the complete transfer case
– Replaced front brake rotors
– Replaced all break lines
– Replaced all break calipers
– Replaced master cylinder
– Replaced carberator
– Replaced oil pan
– Replaced oil catch
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1951 M-38 Payson, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Runs and drives. It would not be worth 10-15k with the original engine, as there have been other changes, such as the steering box addition.

“Body in great shape, org. trany, has a 350 chev. motor. runs good. if you put the org. motor in it , it would be worth 2 to 3x the value. must call cause I dont text,”

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