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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

Looks in good shape.

“I HAVE OWND THIS FOR 35 YRS ALWAYS SHEDDED NO RUST ABOUT 300 MILES ON $2500 ENGINE/ STARTER OVERHAUL 24 VOLT 100 AMP GENERATOR AS A COLLECTABLE IN VERY NEAR FULLY RESTOREABLE CONDITION I’M ASKING FOR THE BEST OFFER OVER $6,500.”

Here’s a nice looking M-38.

“1951 Willys M-38. Nice original sheet metal was stripped to bare metal, epoxy primed and painted. New Beechwood top and seats. New Goodyear marked NDT tires. correct shovel, axe and spare fuel can. The motor was rebuilt in the depot in 1965, and not started until last year. $12,000.00 Or Best Offer / Divorce forces sale. Ryan 303-263-0641”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1854777658.html

UPDATE:  Was $5250. **SOLD**

(06/19/2010) This looks like a good price on what appears to be a M-38.

“1947 CJ2A Jeep MB38 in GOOD CONDITION.”

This looks like a great price on a pretty original M-38.

“Grampa bought this in 1952 and we got it last year. I was going to make a full restoration but that is just not my passion. It has 41,00 original miles with the original 4 cylinder engine that runs perfect. It has the original metal cab enclosure, original seats that are worn out. All else is original except the back seat heater. 3 new tires. Snow plow will be an addition $400 it is electric hydralic it’s whole life was spent in Eastern Wa. Call Only 509 674 8800”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/1810159151.html

UPDATE: Price increased to $3500

This looks in great shape.  It might be a good price if it runs well.

“1951 Willys Jeep, M38. Partially restored. Runs good. Ideal for farm, large estate or island. Asking $3,000. Call 401-651-1648”

http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/1753198394.html

This M-38 looks solidily rebuilt.

“1950 Willys Military Jeep – Turn Key, Fully Restored – Completely Disassembled And Rebuilt From The Ground Up – New Body, Tires, Seats, Re-Built 4 Cylinder Engine, 4-Wheel Drive, Manual Transmission. Has State Inspection and Antique Plates Assigned to It. Runs Great. PLEASE CALL: 972-476-8642 or 214-244-8911”

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1729610815.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

This looks like a pretty nice M-38 with good accessories for the price.

“For Sale: 1950 Willis Jeep. This is a Korean War vintage military jeep. I have owned this jeep for over 23 years. It is an older restoration – – the engine has been rebuild, and has less than 1000 miles on it. It has working radios. The jeep has been in many parades. It runs and drives good. The brakes are good. It comes with a canvas top. $6,500.- with radios or $6,000.- without radios. I have more pictures if you are interested”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was For Trade

Nice looking jeep.

“Recently restored.  Would like to trade for a 1930’s or 40’s convertable chevy of ford.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was eBay.

This is Norman.  Norman looks good!

“You are bidding on a 1951 M38 military jeep.  This jeep runs great and the body is in very good condition. There is a small rust spot on the passenger floor board, about the size of a quarter, I included it in the pictures.  The fuel gauge only works when the fuel level gets to 1/2 tank, then it reads accurate. The windshield is cracked due to my nephew sitting on it when I had it down.  The transmission, rear-end, and transfer case work flawlessly transitioning in and out of 4-wheel drive and high/low range.  The engine starts on first crank and always has. All fluid levels are up to date and get checked routinely. My uncle sold it to my brother and I purchased it from him 2 years ago.  I drive the jeep twice per week, once to take my son bird hunting, the other to his baseball game on Thursday nights (approx. 3 miles).  It is not street legal so I take it through the neighborhood by my house staying off of the highway. My wife’s car has been sitting out too long and she wants her spot back in the garage and my third garage door only measures 62 inches wide, not wide enough; that is the only reason I am selling it.  I tried to locate a title but was unable to do so, the process is simple to acquire a bonded title but cost approx. $150 depending on the value of the vehicle, I did not take this step due to the cost and the amount of time to get it back from the DOT, plus I never needed it to be street legal. The odometer reads 44, 304 miles, not sure if thats accurate.”

The seller says this jeep was bought in crates and put together in 1980.  That’s certainly an unusual story.

“1951, All stock except, wipers, blinkers, rear backup light,, vinyl seats, vinyl top and roll bar. car was purchased in crates and assembled 1980, mileage 2500 miles, car has not been driven in 2 years.”

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1647638748.html