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The 50cal replica has been modified into a water gun.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1005599213218674/
“1952 Willys m38. Runs good. Lots of work done over the years. 2 combat wheels. 2 solid wheels. Body was fiberglased at one time glasses over battery tray and gauge panel. Have new used one to replace but it is a m38 body. Has a mb grill with the flip back headlights. Has a leaky rear. 50cal is a replica turned into a squirt gun. Comes with trailer also.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $17,500.
(08/08/2020) Looks solid.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/post-falls-jeep-1952-m38-military-for/7191279006.html
“For sale 1952 restored M38 Military Jeep. 24 Volt electrical system. Military signal lights, Military Aluminum top. Engine, transmissions, and differentials rebuilt. Hot water heater. Frame, body and top painted Army green. excellent condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
Not sure how much value is here.
“1952 JEEP, pretty much all there, does not run, motor is stuck, no title,”
Looks solid.
https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/cressona-1952-willys-jeep-overland/7186445699.html
“restored military jeep
excellent condition
complete with doors and side covers
8385 miles.
$ 14,900 OBO”
Likely needs some body work, but runs.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bar/d/defiance-1951-willys-m38-jeep/7189156884.html
“Runs like a top, lights work, new alternator 24v – 6,500 OBO”
This is supposed to be an M-38, but the body has been extensively reworked with fiberglass. It is also a mix of parts. The chassis may be a 2A chassis.
https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/howell-1952-willys-jeep-m38/7183752330.html
“1952 Willys Jeep m38.
Runs good. Lots of fun. Has 2 combat rims and 2 early solid wheels. Has had lots of work done over the years. Clutch trans seals.
Brake components. Mostly used for parades.
Rear axel seal does drip gear oil. The m38 body was fiberglased to look like a cj. But is very solid. The gun is a replica 50cal converted to a squirt gun. Comes with combat trailer. This will be sold so make offer.”
The body was repaired and painted, but unclear if the mechanicals has the same review and repair.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/spokane-1952-willys-military-jeep/7176929678.html
“1952 M38 Willys Military Jeep, complete body and mechanical restoration. Military Aluminum top with Hot water heater. Engine, transmissions and starter rebuilt. New glass, tires, carburetor and more. Body disassembled, blasted and painted.”
This has some mods for hunting.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/760156534527516/
“Willy’s M38 never been titled runs and drives good was used as a hunting rig out west minimal rust on the outside of the tub frame and mounts are very solid newer hurricane overhead valve engine new carb if the ad is up it’s available and will not respond to it is available just send me your questions and set up a time to look at it. I will try to do my best to get back to everyone but I have had so many questions and people that just want to talk about old willys with no intent on buying”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
The seller of this believes this to be one of the six M-38 pilot vehicles, also known as MC-38s: http://www.cj3a.info/sibling/m38/pilot.html …. However, after looking at the jeep, it has been modified to such an extent that even if it was one of the pilot models, there’s very little left of it. That said, I can see nothing that identifies it as an early model: 1) Serial number of MC 10149 is too late (serial number on data plates); 2) No full-floating axles (pilots had the WWII rear axles); 3) No battery box (battery box lid hinges were on the sides of the pilot vehicles); 4) wrong windshield setup … the list goes on.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/181798629779233/
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/26/2020) I wish the pics were clearer. I doubt this is an M-38. This lacks a fuel inlet on the side. The hardtop looks to be a modified Porter & Reed hardtop, but I can’t tell for sure.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/275038737118695/
“51 military Jeep four wheel drive works runs and drives has a plow that works needs a battery”
Mark posted this mostly original M-38 at warjeeps.com. It does have some floor patches.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale20/adm143/adm143.html
“The jeep has some rust through in the floor and hat channel on the passenger side. It does have some floor repairs already done.
It Has the following:
24 volts electrical components. All three seats, Pintle, bumperettes, spare tire carrier, jerry can and holder, top bow brackets, first aide box, gas tank (needs cleaning) four m38 wheels, engine lifting bracket, Carter 637s carb, correct vacuum fuel pump, under hood battery box and other original parts.
The engine runs well without any smoke. Running it on a auxiliary fuel tank now.
Most of this work was done some time ago and has set. Due to it setting, some of the seals are starting to fail.
New or rebuilt parts:
Engine,
Fuel pump,
Carburetor
Front axle (needs the shims checked again)
Brakes (lines, wheel cylinder and master cylinder)
Transmission
Transfer case
Exhaust (short pipe, long pipe and muffler.
Has matching number title in my name.
Things it will need:
rewired and Tires”
No pics provided. It’s part of a moving sale that is happening Friday and Saturday.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/gms/d/centralia-garage-sale/7176480937.html
“1952 M38 Army jeep”
Just some higher priced flatties
UPDATE: Price dropped to $17,500.
(05/27/2020) Looks like a nice combo.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/colville-willys-jeep/7166472458.html
“1952 Korean War Jeep with trailer and second set of tires in beautiful condition. Serious inquiries only.”
Seller bought this to fix and resale, but doesn’t know what model it is.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3049540501939293/
“Recently purchased/fixing problems to resale Motor.. turns over ! Transmission. Exterior. Interior. Vehical overall seems to be in good condition at this time”
It’s a project. It appears to have a reproduction tub.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3395800360478935/
“Listing for a friend. Not my jeep. M38 running jeep serial number 66857 May 1952. Asking $5000. Contact owner at [hidden information]. Located in Alabaster, Al. I looked at the jeep and it is very solid and practically no rust. After consulting other jeep experts we believe it has a early reproduction M38 tub, but these early tubs did not have the cowl battery box or ax/shovel indents in the tub. Jeep comes with over $600 worth of new parts including a CJ wiring harness, manuals and new windshield glass. Would make a great parade jeep, 12 volt, she thinks the brakes were replaced? I did see new brake hoses. Jeep was in the process of being restored up to about 3 weeks ago.”
UPDATE: Better pics provided. Almost, but not quite all original.
(04/18/2020) Has a rebuilt engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/262741594743031/
“Runs well, all original. Rebuilt engine has about 3500 miles on it. Clean Colorado Title.”
Lots of parts, but unclear just how much value is here. Has a Sears Deluxe Hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/637199820484975/
“1953 Jeep Cj3b · Suv · Driven 99,999 miles. 1953 Willys cj3b tub with fenders, with windshield with glass, F head 134 motor with starter and gen, trans, radiator, rolling chassis, new leaf springs new fender supports for front a tub support, seats including rear seat
Not sure of year but willys M 38 tub with left fender, L head 134 motor with starter and gen, trans, radiator, 2 windshields one I have glass and rubber, rolling chassis with good brakes excellent under carriage, Continue reading
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000
(10/14/2019) This appears to have a replacement tub (no cowl lid).
https://centralmich.craigslist.org/pts/d/chesaning-1952-m38-jeep/7158921346.html
“M38 military. Runs, drives and stops.
Buick V6 motor. Power steering. New NDT tires. Nice aluminum radiator.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2500.
This has a patched body and will need work and assembly.
“$2500.00 OBO Needs work”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/28/2020) Doesn’t run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1524076321099292/
“From southern cal. New front springs, proper paper work from D M V solid body no rust motor turns free needs restoration”
The seller has lots to say, though some of it is inaccurate (1952 was not the last of the L-134 engines for example). The seller claims the M-38 has heavier duty running gear and frame; while the frame does have additional boxing and supports, the running gear is the same as the CJ-3A (More on the similarities/differences here). The sellers also states it is an “unrestored survivor”, yet then describes the changes the previous owners have made and the changes the seller himself also made.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/portland-1952-willys-m38-military-jeep/7165519128.html
1952 Willys M38 Military ‘Universal Jeep’
Great Runner/Driver UnRestored Survivor, DUAL PTO, Winch and ZERO RUST!
THIS LISTING IS DETAILED TO SHARE THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT A SERIOUS BUYER/TRADER WOULD WANT TO KNOW! PLEASE READ IT ALL BEFORE CONTACTING ME!
I’m considering letting go of my 1952 Willys M38, a.k.a. an MC, the original 4×4 American warhorse utility vechicle. This is a special survivor with important recent maintenance and upgrades.
VIDEO WALKAROUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkDBhzqPZeE
First off this is a real m38 Military jeep — so heavier duty frame and running gear than the contemporary Civilian model, the CJ-3A. 1952 is the last year of the “Flat Fender” Military Jeeps (much cooler than the M38a1), and also the last and best year of the Willys L134 “Go Devil” engine. I got it from the family which bought it at Government auction in the early 60s. It saw only very light use as a hunting vehicle for over 50 years and was literally kept in a barn and as a result is very very original and 100% RUST FREE ORIGINAL METAL.
Has some rust. Looks like the passenger side tool indents have been filled/patched.
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/cloverdale-1952-m38-willys-military-jeep/7163988711.html
“I have owned this jeep for 24 years, restored it and drove it in parades and entered a couple car shows as well. Health problems have kept me from maintaining it the way it should be and I no longer have a garage to store it in or work on it. It has some rust on driver side front fender, passenger side under door, and floor pans. The frame is solid, motor was rebuilt in 2001 and has low miles on it. Jeep has not been started in several years so the gas tank will need to be cleaned out thoroughly. Many extras like mud/snow tires and wheels, military manual, old parts, and contacts for every nut bolt and screw. This would make a great restoration project since M38s
are rare and this one has only 42,456 original miles.”
