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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
This appears to be a nuclear M-38A1D wanna-be. Here’s the original: http://www.m38a1.com/images/models/D_Model/38a1d_13.jpg
“Historical US Army Jeep and Trailer. Owner asking $15000.00. Please contact for payment options.”
This might have been a civil defense jeep.
“Truck Utility 1/4 Ton 4X4 M38A1 Del – 8/1952 #16453
I drove this jeep, when I got it back home in 1991 down are street and up a hill, 4 wheel drive worked. Later the gas tank started leaking so I parked it in my garage.
I always want a military jeep! I had brought back home a beautiful wall unit with Japanese Soapstone Oriental Carvings on it. I found this jeep in the paper and traded that wall unit. I just have not had the time or money to restore it. I hate to let it go but I could use the money more. I do not want to sell it so only SERIOUS BUYER please.
Thank you”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3905104015.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900
This might be worth a look.
“complete 1961 willys, original drive train, needs a few thing to run again. starter, fuel pump,and some brake work. I also have the rolling chassis of an old military jeep. 1953 i think I have the body too but its rusty. and a couple extra motors that I could sell too. I have title for the 61.. but no title for military jeep”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5900
(04/22/2013) This seems like a good price.
“Up for sale is a 1953 Willys M38A1 1/4 ton utility truck. This jeep runs strong, starts every time, and it is ready to go. The registration is current and I have the pink slip. The following has been repaired, replaced, and/or installed:
New Saginaw steering box.
Rebuilt T-90 transmission with new bearings, gears, seals.
Rebuilt Spicer 18 transfer case with new gears, bearings, seals.
Rebuilt clutch system with new throughout bearing, clutch pad, pressure plate, clutch fork, clutch cable, and re-surfaced pressure plate.
Upgraded brake drums from 9″ to 11”.
New brake shoes, spring sets, wheel cylinders, and master brake cylinder.
All seams caulked on top of Aluminum Arctic hardtop.
Full hard doors for hardtop.
New window and rubber on back of hardtop.
Full soft top and full soft doors in excellent condition.
Bikini top in excellent condition.
Farm jack.
Vintage Jerry can.
New front windshield with new windshield rubber.
New rubber between front window frame and body.
Replaced battery and cable.
New transmission mounts.
New transfer case mounts.
Entirely new exhaust system front to back, including snorkel.
Custom fabricated air intake snorkel.
New front/rear hub inner/outer bearings and cups.
New steering knuckle upper/lower kingpin bearings and cups.
New steering knuckle gaskets and seals.
Fuel tank has been replaced/repainted.
Entire inner truck tub stripped, primed, repainted (no rust).
New U-joints.
Refurbished radiator and new hoses.
CB radio.
Tow bar.
New rear axle seals
New and original “Operation and Organizational Maintenance Manual” (TM 9-8014).
New Department of Army Supply Manual-list of all service parts (ORD 9 SNL G-758).
New “Haynes Jeep CJ Repair Manual 1949-1986”.
New “Jeep Owner’s Bible”
New speedometer.
New speedometer cable.
The price is $5,900. If you are interested in this vehicle, feel free to call (no text) 760-six38-1492. Please leave your phone number if you email.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/3872371746.html
This hasn’t been run in years.
“For Sale is an antique 1954 Willy’s Jeep. Has not been driven since 1980’s, but has been kept in a barn since then. Engine turns over. Great to restore, I just don’t have the time, too many projects and don’t want to just let it sit around! This was an air force jeep, but was painted red in the 60’s for civilian use. Please message me, serious buyers only! Thanks for looking,”
http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/3858183487.html
Daryl’s selling this M-38A1
“M38A1 from Colorado. Body good except front fenders cut. Starts, runs and stops. To complete restoration, all you need is wiring, paint and canvas. $7,000
Contact Daryl Bensinger, 610-286-9545, daryl@dlbensinger.com”
UPDATE: Was priced at $9500. LIkely sold.
“Willys Jeep M38A1 with Machine gun (has no moving parts and bullets do not have powder in them. Comes with Wood box with mine detector and testing piece. Also includes Vietnam era helmets and misc other items. Numbers match and has collector plates. Also includes collaspable canvas water bucket on back and all non directions tires so they don’t know if you are coming or going. 24 volt except coil and distributor. But have waterproof distributor and coil along with new water proof plugs and wires which cost around $600 +, Right now it has a 12 volt distributor and coil and power reducer for them. Everything else is 24 volt. Does have light switch but is not hooked up, its on a single pull switch and has a key switch. Has back seat but drivers seat needs pads. Gas tank needs cleaning out. Just had new rings put in it along with new valves all professionally adjusted and carb rebuilt. Engine numbers match jeep. A few spare parts. WILL NOT SELL ANYTHING SEPERATE. And personally pick it up. Only accept cash. great for parades. Might consider trades for classic car or truck non milatary or Kabota with backhoe. No projects”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
This looks solid, but no good side pics of the jeep. Contact the seller for more pictures.
“1954 Jeep M38A, manufactured by Willys Overland. Body GREAT shape! Had fuel pump re-manufactured by Kaiser Willys this spring, and have had her out for a few drives. Cannot tell you how many people stop to talk to us about her! We are currently waiting for 24v coil and distributor, as she is running little rough. Still has most of 24v system, but someone replaced the cool with 12v, just not enough juice. She had belonged to my Dad, but he passed away in 2009 and we are thinking he may have been starting to go to 12v system. We wanted to keep at 24v to stay original.
Asking $7000. willing to entertain other reasonable offers, partial cash and trade, or complete trade. This is in really good shape. we really have debated keeping or selling, but, its just not practical for us right now, and I know there is someone out there who would really like to have this!
Interested in: jet skies/Wrangler/trailer or camper/Decent car or truck or other reasonable offers! Let me know if you have something that you think might spark my interest…but, be realistic!”
UPDATE: Price now $6000. Was no price.
(04/03/2013) Given the tilt grille, this is more likely a 1952 M-38A1.
“I have a 56 m38a1 army jeep made by Willys. All original runs good tag and register in California ready to go. Looking to trade for a land cruiser or Unimog. You can reach me at 916-879-3384”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3844682316.html
Loks solid.
“1954 Korean War JEEP, Model M38-A1 – Restored.
Asking $10,500.00. Call Bill, 440-935-0734”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3843282859.html
Seems like a good price.
“Motor pool restoration. Titled. Runs. 507-685-4418”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ctd/3839851922.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3750. These all look like NEKAFs.
If they run, this might be a good price.
“3 – M38A1 “Nekaf” Dutch Army Willys Jeeps. The red and green jeeps are 1956 models, and the white one is a 1960. I have titles for all three. All three are original and haven’t been “civilianized”, as they have their original 24V electrical systems. Most everything is there, they all need repair / rebuild. New tires on the red jeep.”
UPDATE: Was $2900. **Status Unknown**
It runs. I have no idea what these are worth in Hawaii.
“1953 Willys Jeep 4cylinder, Ready to restore, running condition, some rust but not that bad. sorry no a/c with this one, but it has a radio.”
Stacy has this jeep and trailer for sale. The jeep looks like this has a CJ-5 grille.
“1958 Jeep Willy M38-A1 Flat 6, New Carb, Fuel Pump, and battery. Needs wiring.
1/4 Ton M100 Trailer-Built 1950’s-Vietnam Era
Great pair…must sell ASAP
(602) 908-3486 AZ”
View all the information on eBay
There may be value here.
“1950 some thing M38A1 Jeep. I don’t have the time to get it running again.
It has the Adavanceadapters V6 mod and a 251 with headers, a WARN model 3326 over drive, Warn hubs, 33×12 BFG mudders with ~ 50% tread left, a new painless wiring kit and a full soft top and bikini top. The inside tub has been coated and has sealed diamond plate on the rear corners. It has ~ 90% of the necessary parts. I have the plates and title in hand.
Needs assembly Mufflers, shocks and a battery to move. Not interested in parting it out.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/3798109198.html
There was no location listed on this jeep. It has the hinged hood.
“1952 Willys Overland military jeep
I have a rare 1952 Willys Overland military jeep for sale. We got it from my wifes dad after he passed, He used it a few times to plow his driveway. We have no use for it and maybe someone can use it or better yet restore it. It has 34k miles runs goods, its a 24volt system. Drive train all works as it should. The body is in good shape for its age not all rotted out, some tin he put on the floor & a little rust. He did some body work a long time ago with some bondo which is cracked. It would need to be picked up I cannot deliver. I can send more pictures upon request. Thank you for looking.
Price: $6500
Please contact Paul at:
email: paulyb@wi.rr.com”
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale/adsm487/adsm487.html
David has this for sale.
“Mostly complete 1955 Willys Overland M38A1 Combat Utility Vehicle. Full Title (NOT SALVAGE) matching data plates. 24v System, Correct Carter YS Carb, Correct Fuel/Vacuum pump, correct wheels, complete dashboard, spare carrier
Great starting point for a restoration. Been sitting in the dry New Mexico desert for 30 years. Has not been started in many many years.
$3000 or best offer. Must sell quickly.
Cash only. Call Andrea @ 505-974-7609.”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/3791825315.html
Joe forwarded this ad. The body is at a scrappers. If no one wants it, the body will be scrapped. Nice of the scrapper to give folks a chance to snag it. Joe took a look at the body and reported, “It is the body of an M38A1 with Grill, Fenders, transmission crossmember, fuel tank, a roll bar, and 2 military trailer fenders. The body looks straight and solid, with only surface rust. The price seems very fair.”
“I am selling the body of a 1950’s Willys Jeep.
I have the body, roll bar, grill, fenders, tailgate etc. This Jeep is very straight.
480.280.9000”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/3781180393.html
The bidding starts at $9000. This appears to have the wrong grille for a 1952. However, on the sign on the front bumper it reads 1953. So that might explain why it lacks the grille, because it’s actually a ’53 model.
“Totally rebuilt engine (less than 1500 miles), new tires and tubes, new canvas top and seats. Many more new and spare parts. Body has 33K miles. Engine has less than 1200 miles.”
View all the information on eBay
Someone forwarded this jeep to me, but I can’t find the email now. Nice looking M-38A1.
View all the information on ebay
No pics provided.
“for sale, was in a barn since 1988. solid, good top and tires roll. has a v6 engine turns over. please call 814-720-4611 thanks then can text pictures. $2500 or best offer.”
It’s a rolling chassis. I don’t see much rust on the body.
“Selling my M151 A1 1953 Willys jeep. Almost complete. Looks ugly do to terrible paint but is a good restoration project or can be used for parts.
Minimal body rust. No title. Bill of sale only. See pictures.
Included in this sale is the NOS windshield glass and other parts like: starter, generator, gages, ect. (not pictured)
Easy restoration project. Not currently running, but comes with a complete engine that I was told was a top to bottom rebuild.
CASH SALE ONLY
Will deliver a short distance for fule $.
Call 636-296-0199 After 9am and before 9pm”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3790885005.html
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $2000.
This looks like a good project.
“This is a project that a previous owner started and never finished. Frame, running gear and engine have been cleaned and painted, new rubber brake lines, new shocks. Military MD engine has rebuild tag that reads .030, .010, .010. Starter turns engine over nicely. No wiring harness, no 24V equipment, some 12V ignition parts. Tub is solid, no rust, but will need some work. 16″ wheels and tires. Original military seats have new pads and black vinyl on them. Military data plate included. I have a clear Idaho title in my name. Data plate # and VIN on title match. This is a great old Jeep project for someone. All the dirty disassembly work is done and it’s ready to be put back together the way you want it. Not 100% complete so you’ll still need to find some parts. Will need to be trailered, I can deliver within 75 miles of Boise”
This might make a good restoration. Still 24 Volt.
“Has 43000 miles most of these mile were from being towed with a to bar to eastern Oregon. this one was not over seas so very little rust. It is all stock still set up for snorkel system so you can drive under water and its still 24 volt. it been sitting for awhile may need some batteries and a little carb work but it ran great when it was parked. I would like to see it get restored it was my grandpas hunting jeep. PLEASE NO SCAMMERS OR TRADES SOLD AS IS”
http://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/3771053873.html
It’s been in storage 25 years. Looks like a good project.
“1954 Willys M381 A1 Jeep. Ser No: 73321 Date del 3/54. Completely stock & original (except for a 1960’s re-paint to red). All gages are nice. Frame is nice. Tub is decent/workable. Original seats & floormats still in place. Comes with soft-top. Just out of 25yrs of storage / I have made no attempt to start it (24V). $1,600/best cash offer. Please call 207 450 6184. Thank you”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/3766508272.html
