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“nice old jeep runs needs work call for info bill of sale only 701 429 4224”
Put some OD green and military tires on this rig and it will look stock pretty quickly.
“This is my bottom price $2500 if its not sold by end of the month i will take it to a classic car auction. CALLS ONLY Ben@509-659-0164. 1955 willys jeep m38-a1 with title runs, drives,and stops CALL ME FOR DETAILS
(I AM NOT DESPERATE TO SALE-ALL MY BILLS ARE PAID UP) (if i sale at this price i am not interested in trades unless it really tickles my fancy——–just bring cash no checks AT ALL.)”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3064726637.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This looks restorable.
“Selling my ’53 Willys M38A1.
It runs great and drives all 4×4 works. All new complete brake system, many New parts from NOS and new.
Good clear title
Converted to 12v
New lights and turn signals installed.
Needs a muffler
Brand New old stock gas tank and filter
New seat bottom cushions and many other new parts.
Frame is solid but needs a little body work. Very solid military jeep. Still has original bullet hole in original windshield.
Aux power port cup was welded over. I removed played and have the cup in process of installing the cup.L”
This looks like a nice jeep for the price.
“1953 Jeep Willys, Automatic, Chevy 350, Edelbrock Carb. , Winch, Newer Backseat, soft top and bikini top. 530-570-3690”
http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/3058812047.html
This looks good.
“1956 willys jeep M381 in excellent condition. Complete overhaul. Comes with a brand new top & rollbar. Also has a new fuel guage that is in the box. CASH ONLY!!! Serious inquiries please.”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/3047596730.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
Looks like a good band for the buck.
“Jeep Willys 1952. Good mechanical condition. No rust. Clear title. Iowa license. Price Firm.”
UPDATE: Status unknown
Looks well restored.
“1953 M38A1 Willys Jeep in completely restored condition.
New Tires
Excellant Canvas
Winch
Many extras in original condition
Asking $15,000 Or Best Offer
Active duty Reserve or Guard Personal will receive a discount.
Please Do Not Call and Expect for it to be given away. But do call if you are interest and make an honest offer.”
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“im selling a 1953 willys jeep needs overhauled. ive been told they are rare but not to sure but its a historical vehical.its a 4 cyl it runs seats inside but it needs some body work and a paint job almost no rust i will have pics soon but if intrersted call 937-405-8577 or 937-836-3355 after 5 p.m 3200 boo thanks”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
“Up for sale is an authentic 1953 M38A1 military jeep. These jeeps are the models for the civilian CJ5 model but are much more robust. Brakes, 4cyl stock engine and basic lights (headlights, tailights and brake lights) all work. Body in very good shape with no rust. Steering is unusually tight for age as it must not have been driven much. Engine runs smoothly with no major issues (although it takes a while to warm up sometimes). 4×4 works perfectly. Overall functional m38a1 jeep in good shape.”
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“FOR SALE-52 Willys M38A1 rolling tub and frame (optional-rebuilbable chev. V-8 and rebuilt
TH400 Trans.) nice project rig, has full perimeter roll cage to the frame. Side bars and
HD bumper. 71 CJ axles and optional two stick tranfer case with TH400 adapter plate. All above $1500 OBO. NEEDS TO GO ASAP!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $2650.
This had such an unusual bumper, that I thought I’d post it.
“SELLING OFF TOYS … 1956 WILLYS JEEP CJ. $2650.00 WITH A PTO WINCH, DANA 18 , T 90 3 SPD. TRANS. 1965 289 ENG. ORIGINAL FRONT AND REAR SEAT FRAMES. WILL RUN!!!! IN GREAT SHAPE.. ONLY SERIOUS CALLS PLEASE. NO BLOCKED AND PRIVATE CALLS, WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED…NO ANSWER LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH NAME AND NUMBER. PLEASE SPEAK CLEARLY.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8900
Looks nice.
“All original 1952 Willys M38A1 Military Jeep, restored, new correct tires, runs good. Very hard to find in this condition at this price, $8,900. Please only call or email and serious about owning a piece of military history.”
This might be an easy restoration project that is also driveable.
“Car is in running condition. If interested, please contact me at (786) 853-9487.”
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2977505006.html
This looks like a good combo.
“1952 Willys M38A1 military Jeep with M416 trailer. Original paperwork. Runs and looks good. PTO winch on Jeep. Extra parts. Call Larry @ 219-575-8311 for more info.”
http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/2949477045.html
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“1952 Willys M38A1 Jeep. Clean title. This is a ground up project jeep. Frame has been powdercoated and axles rebuilt. Have most of body and some other parts. No drive train. $1,000/OBO/trade? (208)791-0912”
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“I am paring out 3 m38a1 contact with your needs 423 802 6452 between 9am 11pm please 7 days ok 1953 willys or cj5 some parts enterchange all running gear ,trans, t case wendsheels just let me know what u need transmisions and transfer case 150.00 big brake front and reat ends 100.oo each other miss. parts”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
This might be worth a look. The rust situation is unclear.
“Great project Jeep. Original 24 volt electrical system. Motor needs rebuilt will turn over but no compression. Cash only, No trades.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
This still needs some work.
“!953 Willys Army jeep M-38A1, partially restored, fairly complete project. Engine turns over and it was running when parked..
Drive train is complete. It needs work to finish, but this could be a nice parade vehicle.”
No pics provided. This may be worth a look.
“1952 m38a1, have clear VA title. Has all military equipment still on it. No top. Has military dash tags still in place. Has a small hole in passenger floor and small spot on passenger side rocker. The rest of the jeep is super soild. Has original Willys 4 cyl. Looks complete. Trans is stuck in gear. Has original military wheels and tires. Missing seats. everything else is there. including all military lights, gauges. I have not tried to start or mess with. I want it gone.
804-894-0541”
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“One complete 1953 M38a1 USAF Willys Jeep and one parts M38a1 Willys Jeep. Both with clean titles. Enough parts to build a complete USAF military Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250.
Looks pretty good.
“Runs Great! Recently rebuilt motor. Less than 200 hrs on the rebuild. Very Clean Body. F-134 Hurricane
Here is a wonderful military jeep that seems to jump right off the set of M.A.S.H. or any other of your Korean War era shows. I have been out of the country for 2 years but before left I had this jeep registered and would drive it to work to break in the rebuild. On my return the the U.S. I wanted to see how the old jeep was doing. Within 30 sec of tinkering she was roaring to life almost crying to hit the hills.
Sadly I am not going to school now and am in need of some money. Well hey, my loss is your gain. You can call text of send an email. If I do not answer right away I might be in class but I will return your call as soon as possible.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
It needs some work. Looks solid though.
“Korean Army Jeep – Runs & Drives! Original engine and 24 volt electrical system. New Denmar tires, new gas tank (needs installation), new canvas seats. Current CA Historical License plates. Have many extra parts just needs that right person to put it all together.
Some of the extras include.
New gas tank & sender
New clutch
New 24V headlights
24V horn
New Brake linkage
Service & parts manuals”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9250.
“This is an actual USMC, MRC-83 Radio variant of the M38A1. Original condition, refreshed, have title and registration, original data plates, no rust.
The MRC-83 consisted of a TRC-75 radio mounted across the full rear of the Jeep on top of the wheel wells. There was no radio on this jeep when I got it nor would I want a 300 pound box in the back of the jeep. I did however add the rear seat. On the MRC-83, there was also a power supply case that mounted in between the wheel wells. The upper radio case and its components weighed in at 125lbs. The TRC-75 was an HF set 2-30mc. Power supply was from a 150 amp 24v DC brushless generator ran from the engine, which powered an inverter to make 115 vac 400 cy (the inners of the TRC-75 are aircraft radio components).
Because this was a radio vehicle, this jeep still has the 150 amp generator and a heavier duty suspension. NOTE: Some of you will not that the data tags are silver and think they are not original. To my knowledge, all USMC M38A1 radio vehicles had ALUMINUM data plates and they pretty much all have faded and look like this one.
This vehicle is pretty much all original. I purchased this vehicle several years ago from a gentleman in Colorado. He sold it because he wanted to restore a White Half Track. He told me he purchased it from a gentleman who had stored it for about 15 years. That man had purchased it from the city of Durango or Cortez (one of them) which had been using it as a park maintenance vehicle. I am an active Marine reservist and have over 20 years of commissioned service and I know from experience that ‘COM’ vehicles get very little use. They are parked in the ‘COM SHOP’ and a vehicle like this would be parked on a hill and not driven much for communication purposes. I am mentioning this because the original odometer had less than 1,000 miles on it before I replaced it. I believe that because it is such a late issued vehicle to the fleet marine force that it was used little, retired shortly after being put into service and because it is a comm. And based on its condition, I do believe that it probably had less than 1,000 miles.
When I repainted it, it had peeling white paint but I could see the original USMC hood markings which I duplicated, it had some different tires with dry rot and the canvas or leatherette was missing. That is it. I replaced these items, had it blasted and repainted in original USMC semi-gloss paint, replaced all the usual items like exhaust, brake shoes, brake lines, rotor, points, plug wires, etc., etc., basically anything and everything you would do when a vehicle requires a reconditioning. I also had the radiator boiled and tested. Other items were done like hoses, thermostat, radiator cap. I can go on. The vehicle was almost 100% rust free when I bought it. There was a small (quarter sized) hole by the front passenger seat and I had that professionally repaired prior to painting. The map box, tool storage area, underbody, etc., are all solid and rust free.
THIS IS NOT A RESORED VEHICLE. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL CONDITION 1984 USMC MRC-83 VARIANT OF THE M38A1. It would be a fantastic candidate for restoration. If someone simply wants to take it apart, clean the disassembled items and reassemble it, it would be good to go.
This might save some time on a restoration.
“PRICE REDUCED! MUST MOVE! Frame was sandblasted and painted. Has 4 new springs (military wrap) and shocks. Daystar heavy-duty greaseable shackels. Dana 25 front/44 rear (two-piece axle). Also an advanced adapters muncie 4-speed to Dana Spicer 18 or 20 T-case. Perfect for GM V8 swap. $475 for all (adapter alone retails for over $550)”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/2842002734.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
This looks in good shape, though not 100% original.
“1953 M38A1 willys military jeep. Runs Good,new NDT tires,brake shoes,master cyl,wheel cyls,radiator,mirrow,hood latches some new gauges.Body off reconditioned and painted.CJ5 drive train.Converted to 12v with an alternator.engine previously rebuilt has a tag on it.$5000 OBO”
