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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.
This looks nice.
“For sale is an excellent example of restoration down to the last detail. This ’52 M38A1 is completely restored…like the day it would have shown up in the motor pool. Now ready for service as a real head turner around town or in a parade. Also includes full canvas and side panels also in great condition. Asking $13,500. Additional pics available.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
There is some parts value here. I thought the hardtop was interesting.
“I have a M38A1 Jeep that I need to let go. I’m not going to lie, it needs work. The body has a lot of rust from sitting on the west side most of its life. It has been converted from 24V to 12V, but the rewire job is not complete. It comes with two motors. The original motor needs barrings and has been removed. The motor in it is from a ’47 Jeep and only has 30k miles on it. It is a project and as much as I would like to invest the time and money, I lack both. There is NO TITLE and it will need to be towed away. Will consider all reasonable offers.”
This looks good.
“Up for sale is a 1956 WILLYS-OVERLAND M38A1 (CJ5). This vehicle is in great shape, she has had a full mechanical restoration, Brand new tires, 12 volt system, rebuilt the original motor, clutch and transmission.
The final pieces of the restoration would be to do some light paint work, However it is not necessary. She runs and drives EXCELLENT.
This is a chance to own real AMERICAN HISTORY, I do not have the original prominence. This is a true military Willy’s-Overland and not a converted CJ5.
Please feel free to Contact me with any questions!
Call Matt @ 727-459-6957”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/4100469392.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500
This looks solid.
“Great 1955 M38A1 – owned it for roughly 6mo’s and in that time have significantly improved the drivability and reliability of it. It is still 100% original, down to it’s 24volt system. 4 wheel drive will climb you up a tree. Runs and drives well, and feels like a 58yr old Jeep! Would be an ideal beach buggy(didn’t get a permit this year, or it would be!).
Most recent work includes:
Head completely reworked, new coil, new plugs, valves adjusted, etc.
Cosmetically it’s in great shape – especially considering it’s age. No significant rust, some surface rust on the frame – no big deal. I decided to have it repainted from it’s original OD Green to a mil-spec Sand Beige (a 3 stage PPG color). I’d say it’s a level above an amateur job, but certainly a 10 footer. A fantastic color though, one that you don’t see enough for this era of Jeep: hence why I had it repainted. The seats were also redone to factory original. Bimini too included.”
It runs and looks pretty stock.
“No rust ever, most all of the original stuff is still intact, stored in a barn for the past 13 years, 25K on the odo, like new mud tires, engine sounds great, new muffler, T90 trans needs rebuild, a very good resto project, bring a trailer…”
http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/4095664261.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $3000
There might be value here. Unclear if either runs.
“I have everything to restore a 1953 m38a1 plus an extra m38a1 for parts. lots of extras. 3000.00 O.B.O”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
This appears to have potential.
“This is an old 1953 Willys military Jeep that belongs to a friend of mine in rural Owyhee County. He has been driving this around his place for several years, but now has too many other vehicles. He has no way to this show this to anyone out where he lives, so his had me bring it to town, and list it on Craig’s list. There are some spare parts that go with it including an extra grill, a starter, generator, 2 extra engines, and some extra wheels. The tires are close to new condition, and as a new carburetor on it. It has a four-cylinder F head engine that runs well. It certainly needs to be rewired to drive on the roads. The engine has few miles on it since being overhauled. It came out of a similar Jeep that had been rolled and totaled. It’s a long way from being a creampuff, however, these old military jeeps are getting very hard to find. This is in good condition, and worth restoring.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800.
(08/12/2013) This looks in good shape.
“1952 M38 A1 MILITARY WILLYS THAT CAME THRU THE KOREAN CONFLICT WITH THE AIR FORCE. RESTORED SEVERAL YEARS BACK, REALLY NICE VEHICLE. FRAME OFF AND EVERYTHING GONE THRU. TRANNY WAS COMPLETELY REBUILT 4 WEEKS AGO DUE TO A BROKEN MAIN HUB INSIDE”
This jeep has saluted a variety of veterans at their final resting place.
“1962 WILLY MILITARY M38A1 JEEP. ONE OF 300 MADE FOR THE MARINE CORPS VIETNAM ERA.
THIS JEEP HAS HAD A COMPLETE RESTORATION EVERY NUT AND BOLT WITH NEW TIRES, ARMY ISSUE MILITARY CANVAS TOP, REAR REMOVABLE SEAT, CUSTOM EXHAUST AND UNDER WATER SNORKEL.
CONVERTED TO A 12VOLT SYSTEM WITH ALTERNATOR, HAS TURN SIGNALS WORKING LIGHTS STREET DRIVEN IS A SHOW STOPPER AT ALL CRUISINS WE GO TO.
MOTOR, TRANS AND REAR END WITH ALL MECHANICAL PARTS INCLUDING BRAKES, WHEEL CYLINDERS ARE ALL RESTORED.
CUSTOM CAMOFLAUGE PAINT JOB. THE 50 CALIBER BROWNING MACHINE GUN HAS BEEN MADE FUNCTIONAL WITH PROPANE AND OXYGEN AND WILL FIRE 7ROUNDS PER SECOND.
WE USED THIS JEEP AT OUR FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY TO PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS WHO HAVE PASSED ON.
LOOKING TO BUILD A BIG FINNED HEARSE ONLY REASON I AM PARTING WITH HER. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED THIS IS FIRST RATE RESTORATION.
CALL GEORGE WITH QUESTI0NS 216.496.2043”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/4080474298.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(08/31/2013) Looks like a good restoration candidate.
“1953 m38a1 early production jeep,all original with machine gun mount.runs ,drives, stops. 541-367-1412 cash only, no trades”
http://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/4034699772.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.
(09/05/2013) This has some mods, but looks solid.
“952jeep(willys) 350 chevy, muncie 4 spd, power steering, power brakes, 2 yr. old complete restoration,”
No pics provided.
“M38A1 1953
32,000 miles
Stock except paint
Does have doors.
Overhead 4 cylinder
3 speed
Immaculate shape and very clean.
Will take 6000 obo
Also can trade for a pre ’42 Chevy Coupe/4 door Sedan
53-54 2 door Chevy coupe
Pictures available
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
REPLY to sixthreefive-threefivezerothree”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/25/2013) This looks good for the price.
“CALLS ONLY(emails replies OK but might take longer, please call for a faster response)
PLEASE CALL “ROB” 2-five-three-4-four-8-98-one-five”
CALL FROM 7AM MORNING THRU 10PM AT NIGHT ANY DAY
******* “AS IS WHERE IS” $4000.00 FIRM*********
RUNS GREAT
L-SHAPED CARBURETOR FOR WATER SNORKEL, (AS SEEN IN PICTURE)
HOOD INLET COVER INCLUDED FOR SNORKEL,( IT IS ROTATED INWARD AS SEEN IN THE LAST PICTURE)
4 NEW TIRES(less than 50-100 miles driven on them)
2 NEW BATTERIES
1 USED SPARE TIRE
4 EXTRA USED TIRES
1 SPARE GAS TANK
1 NEW CANVAS TOP(water-proof treated)
2 NEW DOORS WITH 2 NEW REAR SIDE SKIRTS
(both not shown in pictures and have not been installed)
WE PAID $3000.00 FOR THE TOP, DOORS and REAR SIDE SKIRTS and TIRES, BATTERIES(all new)
******** “AS IS WHERE IS” $4000.00 FIRM**********
CALLS ONLY(emails replies OK but might take longer, please call for a faster response)
PLEASE CALL “ROB” 2-five-three-4-four-8-98-one-five”
CALL FROM 7AM MORNING THRU 10PM AT NIGHT ANY DAY”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4063297522.html
This might have potential.
“This is a 1953 M38a-1. It has the original 4 cyinder engine and transmission. Lots of original parts. 24 volt system. Mileage unknown. The Jeep runs but it needs help, I wouldn’t consider it to be in road worthy condition right now but they could be some minor fixes. This is a great little jeep that has been sitting for far to long. It is time for it to have a new owner.”
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/705858?ad_cid=2
Colin forwarded this crazy thing. It is the same jeep Brian spotted in 2012. More pictures of this here.
Runs, but master cylinder is needed.
“I have a 1954 Willys Jeep, runs great master cylinder just went out on it, real good millitary tires on it, if sold I donate $1,000.00 to American Legion riders post 91. (352 )221 0657”
http://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/4048453484.html
This Sunday Auction occurs September 15, 2013, at 2701 Wells Rd. Petersburg, MI 49270.
“MILITARY VEHICLES/COLLECTIBLES: 1943 Ford GPW (Jeep), nice older restoration, mid gun mount, SN: 104611; 1954 Willys – Overland M38A1 (Jeep), Ordinance Dept., Air Force, older repaint, nice; 1952 Dodge M-37 4×4, older restoration, Canadian, nice; VINTAGE MILITARY MEDALS; VINTAGE MILITARTY UNIFORMS; Military Books; Military Blankets; Assort. Military Memorabilia; Military Patches; Ammo Boxes; Cots; Stretchers; Gas Cans; Gas Can Mounts; Tow Hooks; MUCH MORE”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1793808&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8800.
Looks good.
“1954 M38 A1 Korean Era MV.
Water Cooled 30 Cal gun
Great runner and fun to drive.
This Jeep has given us many years of enjoyment,
But now has come the time to sell.
Please call for much more information.”
Looks good.
“This is a Nice M38A1 Military Jeep, 24V Runs and drives great. new paint, Tires, New Canvas seats / summer top. I have a full list of the new parts we just put into the Jeep. $7700.00 call 701-seven 3 nine – four 9 0 nine”
http://grandforks.craigslist.org/cto/4036407597.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(07/23/2013) This jeep has a rare set of Desert Dog PCV (Pickup/Camper/VAn) tires.
“Awesome Jeep for sale-must go…needs very little to get back to perfect! Drives! Body in great shape. Serious inquiries. $6500 OBO”
UPDATE: Purchase pending. Was priced at $3000.
This might be worth a look. A tailgate has been added.
“Clean,good running jeep has a new rad,master cly, all new exhaust,new one wire alt,new elct fuel pump,leaf springs,top and gauges.Its all 12v has extra parts to go with like extra front and rear axles and misc. parts. Has the hurricane f143 and all original trans and trasfer case. Asking $3000.00 O.B.O. Clean title and registered.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
Needs some brakes, but runs. The glass looks damaged.
“This is a 1956 Military Jeep. It has the stock four cylinder f head engine. Factory koeng pto winch. It has been converted to 12v. The body has some rust . The jeep runs and drives but it needs some brake work.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“6 year old motor pool restoration. Never registered, driven on hunting club. Will provide bill of sale. 7.50-16 tires, 2 good batteries less than 2 years old, good brakes w/ dot 5 fluid, F134 4 cyl
Runs good, minor oil leak and a llittle carb smoke. Needs valve cover gaskets and oil pan gasket (less than $20.00) Drives good, 24 volt electrical intact, does have 12 volt heater added, 4-wheel drive works, sears locking hubs, custom mossy oak top w/ side panels & bows made at local shop. One small spot of rust under driver door.”
Doug spotted this project.
“COMPLETE BUT DIASSEMBLED FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES
BEST OFFER BUYS JEEP
PARTIAL TRADE WELCOME, RAT ROD, PROJECT CAR, MUSCLE CAR…ETC
TEXT OR CALL ERIC AT 574- TWO TWO ONE- 9528”
http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/3961668313.html
There appears to be value here.
“Two M38A1 military Jeep projects, both have engines, both were running when parked, one has 24 volt still on it, title for the better one, both for $1300. 615-456-913six no calls after 9:00pm”
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4004375919.html
