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Lots of updates to this former M-38.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1028909477677855
“1951 Jeep body on custom tube chassis. Dana 44 front axle, Dana 60 Rear. 15″ wheels with 39.5 x 18 Super Swamper Boggers. Built small block 350 out of 1979 corvette. Built turbo 350 trans. Needs drive shafts. This is a project. Have a pallet of parts that will go with it. Springs, steering columns, fuel cell, etc. Also have other axle combinations if interested at additional cost.”
This has a CJ-2A chassis with an M-38 body.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/d/olympia-willys-jeep/7426637853.html
“This is a titled 1947 Jeep. It has a M38 body and engine. This Jeep runs but currently has the fuel tank out since the tank it came with when I got it was for a CJ2A. I have a brand new M38 tank to install. I have also replaced three of the four brakes (cylinders and pads) and have the forth one plus master cylinder on hand. I just haven’t had time to install it. This sale will include both fuel tanks and the remaining brake parts and every thing you see in the photos and the spare engine. This is a project jeep with straight body with no rust.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
It appears all three jeeps and the tub are included in the price.
“3 jeeps 1 glass tub extra motors.2 titles”
Seller will combine with two other jeeps and parts for $7000.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/d/olympia-1951-willys-m38-jeep/7419950700.html
“1951 M38 , have most of the parts, 24 volt. I know the original USA numbers also.”
This is likely a ’47 chassis with an M-38 body on it.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/d/olympia-willys-jeep/7411741083.html
“This is a titled 1947 Jeep. It has a M38 body and engine. This Jeep runs but currently has the fuel tank out since the tank it came with when I got it was for a CJ2A. I have a brand new M38 tank to install. I have also replaced three of the four brakes (cylinders and pads) and have the forth one plus master cylinder on hand. I just haven’t had time to install it. This sale will include both fuel tanks and the remaining brake parts and every thing you see in the photos and the spare M38 engine. This is a project jeep with straight body with no rust”
Looks like lots of money has been put into this build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/569415917736866
“1949 willy’s m38 just finished completed rebuild 350 chevy t 350 module 18 with low range 3.8 kit disk brake dana 30 5.38 gears lockright rebuilt 44 rear spool 5.38 rebuilt new drivelines from drivelines N/W new wire harness new tires 35 13.5 15 toyo mt new fuel system 19 gal fuel cell new aluminium Radiator & cooling fan new lift & alot more”
Runs, but needs work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/403872524464959
“I have an M38 for sale Has a Ford 289 in it with the factory 3 speed Runs but doesn’t have brakes Tub is pretty solid, you can stand in it. I got it as a project and never got around to it, HMU for more information…OBO I’ll write a bill of sale”
It’s a project listed at a dealership, but dealer notes they are just trying to help out the family.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1279730029212041
“1952 Jeep Willys project vehicle has new tires locker rear hubs as well as front small black v8 motor winch etc been in storage for three plus years owner passed away time for it to have a new life again obviously it doesn’t run no distributor cap has been in storage don’t know what it needs to get going not interested in trying literally helping out the family come take a look!”
This is awesome! Lots of interesting mods on this gas/service station vehicle.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/colfax-1951-willys-jeep-cj2a/7364049159.html
“1951 Willys CJ2a
Chevy v8 conversion
Was converted to a service vehicle by local county
Has air compressor and tank, water tank and oil tank with hoses.
Heater
Everything works
Jeep runs and drives”
This Bring-A-Trailer auction for a rare Ford-built M-38CDN was also spotted by Sam.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1952-jeep-jeep-m38/
“This 1952 Willys M38-CDN Jeep is one of approximately 2,135 units assembled by Ford for the Canadian Armed Forces in the early 1950s, and it is powered by a 2.2-liter inline-four mated to a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The truck was refurbished during prior ownership and used as a museum display for approximately 20 years, and it was acquired by the seller in 2020. The green paintwork is contrasted by a lighter canvas top, and additional features include a fold-down windshield, body-color steel wheels, and reproduction canvas seat covers. The engine was rebuilt in 2020, and the fuel and vacuum pump was replaced in 2021. This Willys Jeep is now offered with accessories, a tool kit, historical literature, and a British Columbia registration document listing the truck as a 1952 Ford Pickup.”
