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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6400.
It looks like it has a new body.
“Has 134L Head motor, new carb, water pump, radiator gone through,12 volt system, gen. rebuilt, new fuel pump, new fuel line, brakes, front hubs, wheel bearings, both drive shafts, master cylinder ,wheel cylinders, military tires, new gauges, and front brake drums. Better hurry, this one won’t last long”
This sure looks ready to be assembled.
“1952 M38 Willys Army Jeep for sale. My father bought it from a man who brought it home from the Army. Was used at our vacation cabin for many years. When the cabin sold we brought it home and started to restore it. The hood, chassis, body, fenders, tail gate, seat frames, windshield, and grill were restored by a body shop but the project never got finished! It has been in the garage in pieces and boxes for years as you can see in the pictures. Not everything is pictured because of the twelve picture limit. It is time to sell this project to someone who has the desire and ability to finish the restoration. I chose not to photograph the contents of every box but be assured the Jeep was running when it was taken apart for restoration. We bought new tires, new gas tank (hard to find at the time and probably even harder now), and new brake parts. Probably some other new parts that I can’t remember now were also purchased when we preparing to restore. Please note we want to sell this as a single lot. Please do not ask about parting this out.
I have listed this for my father who is the person selling. His phone number is 614 882-5952. More pictures are available if interested. You can respond via email for more pictures but for other details and questions please phone.”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4023922422.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2850.
This was for sale back in Sept 2008. The description is better this time and the price is less. Seller may be different.
“M38 Willys Jeep is the rare and desirable military version of the CJ3A with the same one piece windshield and distinctive headlights. It also has a stronger boxed frame than the CJ3A. Original California vehicle.
This Jeep is in nice running condition with the original 4 cylinder L-134 engine. Electrical was converted to 12v (including starter and alternator). It’s turn-key and never fails to start. Has good oil pressure and compression. Full Stewart Warner gauges. Original heavy duty radiator was disassembled and cleaned and is in great shape. Civilian fuel tank is in good shape, no rust. Bullet-proof Cuno oil filter.
Drive train was rebuilt not long ago. 3 speed transmission and transfer case were completely gone through with new bearings and seals. Any gear that was questionable was replaced. Upgraded drive shafts. Axles 5.38:1 — Dana 44 rear, Dana 25 front. The front was recently rebuilt by Rearend Specialties in Santa Clara. Rebuilt knuckles including bearings and seals. Recent brakes front and back. Front brakes have been upgraded to larger 11″ drums. Warn locking hubs.
Like new BFG MTR tires under warranty from America’s Tire. Step rear bumper. Roll bar. U-bolt skid plates. 2″ spring lift. Warn hubs. Best-top soft top. Previously used for hunting – quiet and easy on fuel.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6800.
(05/21/2013) This looks solid.
“FOR SALE
1951 M38 Willys Jeep & Trailer
175 CI.Chevy “Iron Duke” 4 cylinder engine
Power Steering
Padded Roll Cage
Full Soft Top and Doors
Seat Belts
Turn Signals
Warning Flashers
Rear Spare Tire Carrier
Very Minor surface rust
Drives and rides great.
Starts on first crank
9800+ Miles Since Professional Mechanical Restoration.
Clear Title.
Asking $9,500 OBO
Thanks for looking
Call 417 299-1502″
http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4019179102.html
This looks good.
“52 Willys m38 Jeep
Stock numbers matching motor, motor has been rebuilt.
4WD.
Front winch.
Floor shift.
$8000.
See it at Midway Auto Sales
323 Towson Ave
Fort Smith
Weekdays 9-5 Saturday 10-1
479-785-5317”
http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/ctd/4014734579.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500. It runs. Looks like a good price.
“This is a running jeep with a v6 buick engine, up to date on registration fee, need insurance for current tags. for more info contact Frank 760-580-8613”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/4007862620.html
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
Unclear if it runs, but no obvious rust. The front bumper looks indented for some reason.
“1950 Willys M38 New Brakes and Tune up. Has insulated hard top and engine has been upgraded to F -Head. Asking $2500”
Here’s a solid M-38.
“1952 M38 Jeep
runs great, aux heater, full canvas top including doors and sides (not pictured).
Clear FL title.
Email for more info.”
http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/3992662096.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Listed as a 1942 and a CJ-3A, the body and windshield appear to be M-38 or repro.
“CJ3A – Buick Oddfire v6 – 3 speed – dana 18 tcase – dana 27 front? – offset dana 41 or 44 rear axle – 35×12.50×15 pro comp mud terrians.
I have owned this jeep for a couple years now, my wife started off-roading the LJ we have and I have a RZR-S so this has just been sitting in the garage. it runs, drives, 4wd works.:
No pics of the 2nd M-38 just yet.
“I have a 1950 M38. Runs and drives but has a F head motor.Minor rust. It has a lot of its original parts like soft top bows, rear seat, shovel and axe ect. Also has new tires. Has a clear title.
The second M38 has no title. It has the correct running engine but a lot of rust. It has a good nose and seat frames and solid chassis.
I also have a reproduction metal tub.
I only have a picture if the 1950 right now but will post more pictures soon.
Ken 201-788-1055
$15,000 firm for it all.”
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3988960002.html
I don’t think thats a bread box on the hood.
“1951 Willy’s Jeep for sale. Runs great. Has some new stuff, gas tank, etc! Also have some other stuff that I just haven’t had the time to put on, will go with jeep. Have title! Call Kevin 812-797-7133”
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/3989097958.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This has an odd front bumper, but otherwise looks solid.
“I have a 1953 Jeep Willy truck. No rust, storage keep. The jeeps been rebuild. New tires, new suspension, rebuilt engine.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000
(07/08/2013) This includes an overdrive. The hood is a fiberglass bobcat. Not sure how it is a 1956.
“Runs good, 4X4 works good. Buick 231 V6 with auto choke. The tranny has four stick shifts with over drive. It will do 65 on the freeway. Dual exhaust. Needs brake work ( needs new rear wheel brakes). I have already replaced most of the brake lines and the drums are 11in instead of 9in. It gets allot of looks and thumbs up. It does need some body work ( has bondo). The windshield is out of the first generation Willy’s military so it has a two piece windshield. I put a wiper motor on the driver side and the passenger side should be a manual wiper but I have not bought it yet. The willy’s is a M38/3A. I put seats and fuel tank out of a 1970 cj5. The top is a custom top.It has doors as well. There is not another one like it in the world. I have the speedometer but it needs a cable and calibrated.
call Don 253-255-6185”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3983485100.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(07/18/2013) No pics provided.
“1951 M-38 jeep. Originally olive drab. Now USAF strata-blue. Rust free. Converted to 12v system by a previous owner. Needs fuel line from tank to carburetor and brake wheel cylinders. Some new parts not installed. I have all parts for conversion back to original 24v system except wire harness. These parts are not included in the selling price.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(09/29/2012) This has some rust and could use some maintenance. It appears to have lots of good details.
“GREAT PROJECT. 4 WD. Converted to 12 volt. Body rust. Very good to excellent mechanical condition. Motor needs to be oiled and turned. It has been sitting for a while. Needs seats and windshield gasket.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
“***Beautifully Restored and Modified*** This ‘attention getter’ is ready to go to a new home. Everything works and is in pristine condition. Rebuilt Buick V6 Engine has about 600 miles. This is a 3 Speed T90 with a hydraulic clutch and Atlas Transfer Case. Jeep has Dana 44’s front and back and has new electrical wiring throughout. Jeep was like this when I bought it except for minor modifications to make it look and run better. It also comes with the complete vinyl top. Not in a hurry to sell, so no low balling and not looking for trades, only serious inquiries. I can answer any other questions you might have. Sorry cash only.”
No pics provided.
“I have a 1950 Willys m38 jeep. This is former Korean war era jeep, known to have the better stronger drivetrain of the flat fender jeeps. The body tub is very rusty & the engine is stuck, but it has a lot of useful parts. Would make a great mud bogger or farm jeep. clear title.”
The yellow CJ-3A looks like it has a very narrow set of Desert Dogs. Unclear if the yellow one runs (probably not).
“Selling a ’51 Willy’s CJ3 AND 40’s M38 rolling chasis. Both vehicles have been under cover
in a barn (near Hunter Mtn, NY )by our family for many years and are in GREAT shape for restoraton. If your interested please call me on my cell 201-820-8778. We’re asking $3,000.00 for the complete CJ3, and $1200.00 for the M38 complete rolling chasis. I would be happy to sell both the the same person!
Rob Miller
Thanks for your interest!”
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3947985630.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
This looks solid.
“This jeep has been in stored indoors for the better part of 30 years. It had a SBC 327 put in back in the 70s. I recently went thru it and replaced a good portion of parts. All new brakes, wheel cylinders and master cylinder with the drums machined. Had the fuel tank professionally cleaned and coated new fuel pickup, new fuel lines , pump and Holley carb. New seals and gaskets for the whole driveline. Regasketed the engine, new radiator, water pump and hoses. New tires and dodge ram wheels. It has the overdrive unit which allows for highway driving.”
The seller isn’t correct about the M-38 being the rarest production jeep. There were others.
“Willys M-38 combat Jeep..Rebuilt transmission,transfer case,and axles,new clutch, Engine rebuild by previous owner…….All new gauges…..Converted to 12 volt
Good tub and body except hole in passenger floor.
New seatbrackets and gas tank, OriginalSpare tire and gas can and brackets
Ive put 6,000 plus miles on it but it sat last three years. Carb is dirty but it will idle
Needs carb cleaned and new exhaust manifold and exhaust.
This is a Ordinance (Army) Jeep,Repainted by hand in Marine corp colors, The insignia on the front bumper is that of a marine glider squadron…..
The M-38 is the rarest of the production jeeps Having only made 30,000 total….specifically for Korea…….all other designs produced 200,000 +
The only proof of actual overseas service on a jeep is the paint job
When one unit transferred out…..the motor pool equipment stayed….
Then it was assigned to the next unit coming in…..
In this case Army left and marines took over thus the repaint. (563-571-6998)”
http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3941261737.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950.
This may be a replacement body, since it doesn’t have the battery box.
“plain old have fun it. Can’t hurt it.. It is all here, original flathead 4, 4/wheel drive, Hi-Low, hubs. Comes with a great hunting rig for your rifles/shotguns. Already painted camo green to boot. PO put new brakes on it before putting it up. Comes with a tow bar too!
Not a lot of visible rust if any. I have no tried to start it but the motor is free. It ran when put up. Clean the carb, change the gas, and put a new battery in it and I’ll bet it will start right up. Have clean Florida title in hand.
$1,950 or make me an offer. Also willing to barter for Home Defense Items, Harleys, other MC’s, up or down, or ??????”
This is still a project.
“Almost complete crawler project for sale
Rebuilt Buick v6 with 90 lb. cast iron flywheel
T-18 transmission with the 6:32 low gear ratio
Dana 20 transfer case
Dana 37 rear axle with 5:38 gears and lock right locker
Dana 25 front axle with 5:38 gears and open
3″ rancho springs and shocks with new u-bolts
1 3/4″ heavy duty shackle lift
1″ body lift
36″ tires on 15×10 rims ( needs new tires )
Custom built 6 point roll cage
Power stering
Tilt steering column
New, never used foam lined 22 gal. fuel cell
Good windshield with no cracks
New windshield rubber
New mufflers ( needs new exhaust )
Frame mounted lights
Rubberised under coating on frame and body
Inside of tub has been coated in truck bed liner.
Loads of extra parts and pieces.
Clean title in hand!
Must see to appreciate.
Please reply to the post if you have any further questions or require more detailed pictures.
Thank you for looking.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3924488625.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
“1950 willys m-38 24 volt system,new tires,needs engine work, needs seat frames. title in hand.”
Hard to say just how much is salvageable.
“For sale 1951 Willys flatfender, aluminum hard top with doors. body is rough but frame is straight have most parts but no engine. will consider trades. i do have pictures, please dont make me cut this up for scrap that is the other option if i cant sell it”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/3922529826.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
“Original, great condition, freshly rebuilt engine. Runs great, drive it cross country.”
