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Unclear how much value is here.
“50S M38 JEEP
FOR TRADE FOR RAT ROD O FOR OLD CHEVY PICK UP
NO TITLE NO VIN TAG
BILL SALE ONLY
AS IS WHERE IS
NOT RUNING ENGINE IS OUT OFF THE JEEP”
https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-38/6439418420.html
This M-38 has an APU hood. This must have been swapped onto it when the F-head was installed (maybe from the same APU?).
“1952 Jeep m38 need radiator, and maybe engine overhaul. See pictures needs to be restored but good project for someone. Asking $500 but look and let me know,”
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-jeep-38/6446847055.html
It’s rough, but it does come with a supersonic head.
“50S M38 JEEP
FOR TRADE FOR RAT ROD O FOR OLD CHEVY PICK UP
NO TITLE NO VIN TAG
BILL SALE ONLY
AS IS WHERE IS”
https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/50s-jeep-for-sale-for-trade/6439418420.html
No pics provided.
“Vintage,Willys- Overland ,Korean Era 4×4,Jeeep.upgraded w/a1971 Jeep Dauntless v-6 225 c.i.d.Headers,Dual mufflers/exhaust out the back.rollbar,tow bar..Last year for the flat fendered machines that ruled the world ,in all wars.Check it out @ the Tennessee Motorama,Jan,13th.James e.Ward / Wilson co Fairgrounds”
https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/military-jeepfactory-hot-rod/6442042891.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(11/03/2017) It will need some work.
https://chambana.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys-m38-jeep/6369856427.html
“Clean title in hand. VIN# (serial #) on title matches original badges. I also have the “arctic” package for this jeep, which includes the hardtop and full doors. Jeep is a 3 speed manual and has the PTO unit (to the rear). Sears Roebuck lockout hubs. The engine is an F-134 “Hurricane” (as I’ve determined from the identification numbers on the block). I was told the jeep had been issued to Minot AFB in North Dakota. As I am told, I am the 3rd titled owner from the US Military. After being sold publicly, this jeep ended up on a farm in Minnesota. I also have a copy of the original technical order (manual) as issued by the US Military. The frame appears to only have surface rust and is not compromised. The jeep runs and start on the first turn! It has been updated to a 12-volt system.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500. New pics show this has a set of rare Watson hubs.
Watson Hub.
“Family situation forces sale. 1953 Hurricane engine, T-90 transmission, new glass, newer tires, newly rebuilt generator, 12 volt, newer battery, new regulator. The tool channels were filled with bondo.
The id number is a MB number, but is considered a 1947 by the DMV. The tub is a MB. The jeep was modified for a film to look like a M38. The driver side has been smoothed over with bondo at some point, but the ribs for the tools can be seen on the inside.
The window is post war as well as the M38 grille.”
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/1945-willys-jeep-modified/6431749122.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Not sure how much value is here. It is listed as a 1947 CJ-2A. It might have a mix of parts.
“47 flat fender project. Was going to build it for my daughter to drive to high school but had a change of plans. It is currently registered and titled in my name. No motor or trans but the complete chassis and body is there just far from perfect. The tool box under the passenger seat is not rotted. Interested in trading or selling. Always looking for chevy/gmc stuff preferably 4×4 but open to offers just no fords.”
This has a few mods. It lacks bumpers??
“Very nice 4 wheel drive that you can drive almost anywhere
Why buy a razor or quad when you can drive this to work or on the mountain paths lots of new great xmas gift has soft top and doors also has working heater less than 15000 miles
Text with questions may take partial trades”
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep/6408118159.html
Needs some work.
“1952 M38 has new brake lines ,new fuel lines, rebuilt engine. Bottom end. New windshield frame. New seats. I have lost interest in finishing this jeep. Great build. Needs new owner.”
https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep/6423873567.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This could be a good price. Seller indicates this was a never assembled, crate bought M-38. And, it includes a trailer!
“This was bought in a crate in 1958 unassembled from the army has never been completed never has been driven or registered was stored for 35 years inside but has been outside the last few nice project has Dana axles other trailer available”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.
This originally belonged to the State of Montana.
“THE BEST X-MAS GIFT EVER!! 1952 Willys Overland M38 For Sale!! A TRUE PIECE OF AMERICAN HISTORY!! This jeep was given to the State of Montana after serving in the Korean War. Only one owner after sold from the State Of Montana. Runs good, drives good and stops. Military Issued “Cold Weather Package.. (Heater and Solid Doors With Top..) The top is original all aluminum construction with original doors. The vehicle has a coat of “blue” paint over the top of the “Army Drab” the original paint can be seen and inspected around much of the vehicle. Decal and production plates intact on the vehicle.. Clear title with no hassles to drive it away!”
That’s one odd front bumper.
“1951 Willy’s M38 Military Jeep
Buick V6 225 Dauntless engine, Running
3 speed T90 transmission
Dana 18 transfercase
Many new body parts:
– Right body panel
– Rear floor and rear fenders
– Tool box and floor pan
– Seats
– Fuel tank and Fuel pump
– Windshield and frame
– Wheel cylinders and Brake lines
– Brake master cylinder
No title”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-1951-m38-military-jeep/6412731252.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500. It’s been painted since it was listed in early 2017. It may have some early Free-Lock hubs.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys/6765107040.html
“1953 Willys M38 A1 Real Army jeep rebuilt f-134 (not original) all new parts re ground valves new pistons, rings, rod bearings, main bearings all new gaskets runs good. This is an unfinished project that I will not be able to complete I am moving too far to transport it, perfect father and son project, or just a project it’s in pretty good shape overall and I have everything here to make it drive, current registration non-op transmission works, clutch is good lots of extra parts included.
the price is firm $2500 as I’m taking a loss already, priced to sell my loss is your gain”
UPDATE: Laurens provided a link to Facebook that has more photos: https://www.facebook.com/Willys-Jeep-M38-135991977104621/
Laurens is selling his nice looking M-38.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
Mouse ate some wiring, so it doesn’t run at the moment. It might not take much to get it going again.
“1952 Willys Jeep. Selling due to the death of the owner. I do not know the details or history of this Willys. It is currently not running because mice ate some wiring. It should run but you should consider as non-running. A couple oddities…there was power brakes and a different gas pedal installed and it has street tires. I guess the plan was to have a daily driver. I don’t know. Anyway, other than that it’s pretty neat looking. I have the transferable registration. $4200.”
Listed as a “Navy” 1948, this may have been a Navy M-38.
“1948 Willys Jeep Navy Military issue. Engine runs good needs a little work. Engine is 4 cylinder flat head. Make Offer.”
https://boulder.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeep-navy-military/6401685430.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/01/2017) Looks in great shape.
“My personal M38 is for sale because I am downsizing my collection. This is a great example of the M38. Included with the sale is the trailer pictured on the back. This jeep runs, drives, and looks great! Great little weekend cruiser that will get lots of looks.”
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys-m38-military-jeep/6385494604.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/19/2014) Has the front of the rollcage installed on the steps.
“1951 Jeep m38 283 small block chevy. Runs good, with only about 500 miles on engine. Rebuilt transfer case, bigger brakes all new, dual exaust, bigger dana rear end, heavy duty rear bumper. No texts. Call number for questions.”
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-m38-jeep-4×4-v8/6401924880.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $28,500.
This was just posted at warjeeps.com. It looks really nice ….
“This fully restored M38 has been body off frame restored, both cosmetically and mechanically to new. This rare, complete Arctic Package M38 includes
a factory removable aluminum hard top and doors with sliding glass windows, 20,000 BTU gas heater and deep water fording system for the air intake & exhaust.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.
(09/08/2017) Not sure why the back is solid.
“1951 Willies Jeep motor is not good, but, has Buick v6, 3 speed manual trans with overdrive which was working when I parked it..This is a project Jeep and will need new interior and paint. Body is straight and not rusted.I have had this Jeep for 39 years but no longer have paper work on it.”
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-willies-jeep/6374671014.html
Doesn’t run and has been sitting for 3 decades.
“This jeep has been in a storage shed for over 30 years, I have not had it running. It has a pretty solid body and has most of the original military features in tact. i.e. 24 volt electrical, headlight guards, bows, etc.. I do have a clear title which indicates the 1951 Willys status but does not reflect the same serial number?
There is a rust hole in the right rear corner and the passenger side floor board looks week, other wise pretty solid. The gas tank has been replaced by a civilian tank with smaller filler, not sure why. It does not turn over at this point, but I have not tried very hard.”
https://madison.craigslist.org/atq/d/jeep-military/6385650943.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
A project.
“I have here a 50s style Willy’s Jeep. I got it as a project for me to work on in my spare time. But I have not had time to track down all the parts. This Jeep would be a perfect project and once completed would make for an awesome collection.”
No pics and not much description. Probably an M-38 or CJ-3a.
“the jeep is new so far new motor and tub new every thing looking for jeep wrangler.”
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bar/d/1951-jeep-willys/6389254031.html
Jamison let me know that a friend of his has a large number of jeeps and military vehicles for sale. It looks like they are out of Texas. I don’t have time to go through all the links, so I’ll leave the hunting up to you:
Jeeps: http://vintagemilitarytrucks.com/Jeeps.htm For example, Jamison tells me that a bunch of the M-38A1s for sale here are his friend’s jeeps: http://vintagemilitarytrucks.com/M38A1%20Willys%20Jeep.htm
M725 Ambulance: http://vintagemilitarytrucks.com/M725_Kaiser_Jeep_page.htm
M715: http://vintagemilitarytrucks.com/M715.htm
Kaiser Jeep Deuces: http://vintagemilitarytrucks.com/M35A2.htm
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4995
(04/08/2017) The M-38 didn’t have full floaters in the rear (see last sentence in description). Jeep looks solid.
“In 1950, Willys introduced the M-38 (identified as an “MC” by Willys), a post-WWII Jeep based on the CJ-3A and fitted will military-specific features, including a one-piece foldable windshield, bottom-mounted wipers, a pintle hook for towing, lifting shackles, and a fuel filler on the drivers side. Pioneer tools (axe and shovel) were mounted on the passenger side, and larger tires were used (7:00×16) along with a waterproof electrical system, requiring a second battery. The M38 suspension and frame were stronger than that of its civilian sibling (the CJ-3A) and had a full-floating rear axle.”
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/1951-willys-jeep-m38-4×4/6376558030.html
