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1951 M-38 Auburn, CA eBay

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It’s listed as a 1948, but is actually a 1951 M-38 (see description for more info). It lacks a speedometer.

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“1951 Willys M38 Jeep
Willys serial # MC24291. Oregon DMV assigned # DRF84972, this is the VIN on the title, they probably couldn’t find the tag behind the seat.
Powered by a Chevy 327 that runs good and actually makes it quite scary fast to drive.
Very good power steering and 11” brakes, it stops good.
3 speed transmission with over drive, 2 speed transfer with locking hubs.
It shifts good and doesn’t pop out of gear.
All lights, turn signals and gauges are working, good oil pressure and the charging system works.
No speedometer (see photos).
Twin fuel tanks, full roll cage, tilt wheel and good tires.
Has one small rust spot underneath (see photos) and a front end alignment is due.
All around a good solid old military jeep that is fast and entertaining to drive.
Clear California title.
California residents will be subject to DMV fees and 7.25% sales tax.

 
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1952 M-38 Goldendale, WA $3500

• CATEGORIES: M-38

UPDATE: Still Available.

(11/17/2016) Runs with an f-head.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/331987474273391

“Jeep M38
L Head Engine
Rear PTO
Rear Seat
Warne Lockamatic Hubs
Runs Good
Contact #5zero9-773-3849!’

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1951 M-38 Body & Front Clip Bellevue, TN **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: M-38

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Just the body and front clip. Not the whole jeep.

“1951 Jeep Willy’s M38 military jeep. I am selling the body ONLY. I have replaced the original body with a new. Comes with the tube, both fenders, hood, grill, and with windshield frame without the glass. Does have rust. Will send more pictures of rust upon request. Asking $1,500 OBO.”

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1951 M-38 Greenwood, CA $5500

• CATEGORIES: M-38

It’s a project. It’s been modified.

https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-m38-willys-jeep-military/6734866713.html

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“$5500 obo. I know what I have and 1951-1953 M38’s were the fewest made. This jeep is built so that you can drive on the highway (55-60mph) and off-road.

1951 M38 Willys Military Jeep. Was 24 volt but has been converted to 12 volt. I have been working on this project for many years and I’m not interested in finishing it. I have taken this down to the frame and started to put it back together. It ran and drove before my restoration began.
It has a:
Buick V6 even fire out of an early Grand National (better than the odd fires) (could put a turbo on it!)
Dana 27 front axle
Dana 44 Rear axle
Brand new Rancho 2.5 inch lift kit with new leafs and shocks
Muncie SM422 4-speed
T-18 Transfer case (brand new adapter from Novak)
Super Swamper 32.5 inch tires (5 of them)
DISC BRAKES new brake lines
Power Steering Continue reading

 
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2 M-38s Inland Empire, CA $2000

• CATEGORIES: M-38

Not sure how much value is here.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/army-jeep/6740193380.html

“2 army Jeeps. Tires on the rustier one have to come off because they belong to a friend.”

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1951 M-38 Tub Monroe, GA $550

• CATEGORIES: M-38

Seems like a fair price.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/pts/d/1951-jeep-willys-m38-tub/6732986008.html

“1951 Jeep M38 Tub & windshield Frame some rust repairable”

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Year? M-38 Pearl River, LA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: M-38

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3850.

Listed as a 1948, this sure looks like an M-38 to me.

“1948 Jeep Willy’s 4×4. The engine is rebuilt and runs great. $3850.”

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1951 M-38? Yucca Valley, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

This M-38 might have a replacement body. I can’t tell for sure.

“selling for friend, 1951 wi llys jeep, great condition, 4 cyl. runs great, call for more info.”

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1952 M-38 San Clemente, CA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: M-38

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.

Looks in good shape.

“1952 Marine Corps built Jeep Willys in good condition. I am currently unable to get it to start ( not very mechanically inclined.) however it did run for several months when I bought it, very fun and a great project vehicle.

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1952 M-38 Kiowa, CO $2000

• CATEGORIES: M-38

It’s a project combine with an unhappy girlfriend.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/281725889132848

“52 M38. Ford 302. Auto Trans. Solid body. Lockers front and rear. Comes with all kinds of parts. Windshield. Homemade frame. Bought for a project but the girlfriend isn’t happy.”

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1952 M-38 Watertown, TN $4444

• CATEGORIES: M-38

Not sure how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/178848762775878

“Clear Tennessee title in my name to be transferred.Very Solid military M-38 Korean war era Willys – Overland.Jeep 1971 v-6 upgraded.dual exhausted with headers/mufflers .Needs finished,including replacing dash,guages converted to 12 volt./,Previously titled in Arizona/Colorado. More pics can be p.m.ed with an appointment to view.We also have a car trailer for use to deliver anywhere.to borrow/rent/purchase for an additional $1000”

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1951 M-38 Salem, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

Floors might have some rust.

“51 M38 Willys Jeep with artic top. All original parts.”

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1952 M-38 Boise, ID $4500

• CATEGORIES: M-38 • TAGS: .

Looks quite complete. This was made for 3 years (1950, 1951, 1952), not two years. Also, not the last of the flat fenders.

https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/m38-jeep-1952/6706150121.html

“This a military M38 Jeep. Only made for 2 years. The last and best of the flat fenders. Converted to 12 volt. Has lots of extra parts and goodies. Has a full winter cab and heater.”

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FC Chassis Vinton, IA $500

• CATEGORIES: M-38

Probably an FC-170 chassis. No pics of chassis provided.

https://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/pts/d/fc-jeep-chassis/6727121376.html

“FC jeep chassis. Frame, 6 cyl jeep gas engine, transmission, transfer case, axles. Was running when parked. Picture is for reference only. This is only the frame, engine, drive train, no body components. I can load on your trailer.

 
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1947? M-38? Sutherlin, OR $2200

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, M-38

Seller listed this as a 1947 CJ-3A, yet has either an M-38 body or a reproduction body. Either way, it’s a project.

https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-jeep-cj3a/6726947979.html

“1947 Jeep CJ3A Pinto Engine. 5 speed Manuel. New Transfer case.”

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1951 M-38? Fortuna, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500. Has overdrive.

(09/26/2018) Has a Bobcat hood.

“One of a kind Jeep. Powered by Chevy 327 small block. 3 speed manual transmission with high and low splitter. 4×4 original Axel’s beautiful machine once in a lifetime find. No rust or rot. Barn find this is what I paid for it. Not trying to profit just need the money to put a flatbed on my pickup. Currently has no bed and cannot be used. So I’m selling for that reason. ”

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1950 M-38 Hopkinton, RI **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: M-38

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

(10/09/2018) **SOLD**

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“1950 Willys M38 12V running/driving chassis AND aftermarket, never installed, complete body in primer

Also comes with:
*body kit includes: tub, floor pans, both new fenders, hood, windshield frame, and an original hinged grill, new tailgate with tire mount, and jerry can mount, front/rear bumpers, correct era cans of paint

*extra m38 windshield with good glass (frame needs rust repair, but certainly worth saving)
*both front seat frames
*brand new battery
*the entire brake system, stem to stern is new.
*5 like new, correct NDCC 7.00 x 16 tires (nubs still on them) with good tubes
*air cleaner (to mount on firewall)
*top bows (NO CANVAS)
*new front bumper, lights, lifting hooks, gauges
*2 extra L-Head motors (not stuck) Continue reading

 
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1952 M-38 Fairfield, CA $7500

• CATEGORIES: M-38

Has a V8.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/1952-willys-m38-jeep/6720418019.html

“I have a 1952 willys m38 Jeep for sale no rust what so ever! has new 350 motor, funding a Saginaw 4 spd mated to a Dana 18 tcase with stock axles and springs. The axles do have 5.29s in the I believe from factory. Have a set of 33 inch Procomp Xterrain tires that are basically brand new. I have a t18 tranny mated to a Dana 300 t case I was going to put in it and a Dana 30 and amc20 axles I got for it too. It will need a alternator conversion from the generator unless you want to use a generator and get a new one and Will need a hydraulic clutch or a clutch cable because the old cable broke. asking $7500 or best offer runs right now but will need those couple things to drive”

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1953? M-38 Douglas City, CA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: M-38

UPDATE **SOLD** Was $1900.

Bill shared this project.

“I am selling a 1953 Willy’s Jeep that will make a great project for someone, it was part of an estate sale so the original owner never got a chance to finish it. The pictures show everything that we have with it.”

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1951 M-38? Santa Rosa, CA $5500

• CATEGORIES: M-38

No pics provided.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/1951-army-jeep-willys/6713610615.html

“1951 army general jeep runs great”

 
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1952 M-38 Berlin, VT **Status Unknown**

• CATEGORIES: M-38

UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $7500.

Travis shared this M-38. It looks like a good price.

https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys-m38-military-jeep/6709554290.html

“1952 Willys M38
Vin 59155
Runs great
Good top and tires
Added electric fuel pump
Inspected
33,240 Miles
$7,500.00 no trades”

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1953? M-38 & TrailerSouthwest Harbor, ME $15,000

• CATEGORIES: M-38

Looks in good shape.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2135424826771143

“Mint condition Willy with trailer and tools. PM for more details. $15000 obo.”

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1952 M-38 Boise, ID $4500

• CATEGORIES: M-38

Includes a Cab Enclosure Hardtop.

https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/m38-jeep-1952/6706150121.html

“This a military M38 Jeep. Only made for 2 years. The last and best of the flat fenders. Converted to 12 volt. Has lots of extra parts and goodies. Has a full winter cab and heater. Lets talk”

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1953? M-38 San Diego, CA $8000

• CATEGORIES: M-38

Has a 3A windshield.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/1953-willys-jeep/6702954583.html

“1953 willys jeep
Running driving and registered
Unmolested
Original running gear
Asking 8000$ obo or trade for pre smog Chevy car or truck”

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Year? M-38 Mariposa, CA $600

• CATEGORIES: Last Ride, M-38

Not sure how much value is here.

https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/1957-international-4×4-and-2wd/6705103686.html

“I believe it is civilian model as it has a tailgate (missing)
Very rough, no engine/trans
No fuel tank
Trades considered, always looking for…
1955-1959 chevy trucks/parts
Small block chevy performance parts
Mopar 440 fenderwell headers”

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