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1952 M38 Golden, Co **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,900.

Here’s a good looking M-38.  Paul accurately notes the frame appears civilian, lacking the appropriate hinges on the grille.  Instead, it has the civilian brackets.

“1952 1/4-ton Willys M-38 jeep. Mint restoration, gov’t stenciling, tool-kit, tire jack, canvas windshield cover, ax and shovel.

 

5 Comments on “1952 M38 Golden, Co **SOLD**

  1. Paul

    It appears the frame is from a civilian Willys. On the grille, below the blackout lights you can see the two bolts per side where the hinges go but the frame doesn’t have the hinge pivot parts. Also, the electrical system should be 24 volt and waterproof – notice the civilian sparkplugs and wires?

    Anyway, I’m not trying to pick this Willys apart but when I read advertisements claiming a “Mint Restoration” I naturally look a little closer. While this Jeep appears in very good shape “Mint” it’s not.

  2. Simon

    While I can’t comment on the accuracy of the restoration, I know both the owner and the restorer. The markings on the jeep represent the actual jeep the owner drove in the Air Force in the 50’s. He’s shown me a photo of him back then in the original jeep – perfect match. Also, the restorer has a very good reputation here in CO, so I reckon this is a good buy.

  3. deilers

    I can see why the restorer has a good reputation for quality, as this looks clean and straight. But I guess that’s the irony; given the mint condition of this, why go without the hinged grille (the 24 volt to 12 volt I can understand as a convenience issue)?

    Here’s a thought. Is it possible, given this is a 1952, that near the end of production Willys slipped some CJ-3A frames under these as part of a production phase out? It wouldn’t be the first time they swapped around parts a bit. I tried to search for this possibility, but came up empty. The serial number on the frame ought to sort this out.

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