UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.

“Selling my 1952 Korean war military M38 jeep. Runs very good and shifts fine. Engine does smoke but has 12-13 p.s.i. oil pressure at idle warm so I suspect valve guide seals are in order. See compressions below. Many new parts including brake master cylinder, all wheel cylinders and pre bent brake line kit. ($250.00) Brakes work great! New correct fuel tank ($450.00) Original included with purchase. 12 volt, 3 wire alternator conversion. New12 volt gauge package. Ammeter, temperature, fuel gage and oil pressure all work. New head gasket with cylinders inspected with no scoring or cracks. Mating surfaces hand stoned and new high quality fel-pro gasket installed. Compressions are 110, 110,110, 106 respectively. Engine has original overhaul tag still installed as shown. A lot of stuff goes with this towards restoration. Has a 24 volt wiper motor installed that does work if hooked up but it is a little slow as it is now a 12 volt system.

Front floor boards do have some rust but it is in no means a “Flintstones Mobile”. Rear floor is good. Cowl battery box is in great shape. There is a small rust spot below driver’s door as seen. Ex Air Force “Personnel Services” jeep that was than delivered to the Civil Air Patrol. It has been modified to except a civilian top. Even has a heater that works great!! Comes with the 5-15″ civilian tires and wheels that are on it, plus 6-16″ military wheels as shown in the pictures. There is NO body filler on this and only very minor dents. Windshield glass is in like new condition with no fading. Paint is ugly but if you have some imagination you can see the potential. Frame and bumpers are in great shape but the front will need minor straightening. All lights are working as they should, including “Black out” marker lights but the right rear tail light is wired to the left so that they both work at the same time versus the military configuration that only one side worked at a time depending on the light switch position. Horn is functional but not connected as it is missing the rod that goes in the steering column. Can easily be made as the specs are on the interweb. This is one fun vehicle to drive! Be the first one on your block to have one!! Sold with bill of sale only.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

James spotted this poor thing.

“’51 M-38
V-6, not running, hit passenger front , frame damaged , hat channels in floor are good but a rust through spot on each rear fender area, Trans and the case seem good, some of the military bits are there, no title
$500 best offer
have a ’46 2A with no drive train selling for $900 buy both for $1350
build a good jeep”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.

Listed as a 1953 CJ-3A, but looks to be an M-38.

“53 Willys CJ-3A original flat head 4 cyl, original transmission, original seats, 31×10.50 Bfg’s on steel wheels, soft top, KC lights, brush guard, heavy duty rear bumper, hitch, it does need brake work, but overall it is in good condition. Title in hand.”

Includes the warn winch? Might be a good price.

“M38 Willys Jeep
Chevy Small Block V8 – 283
Licensed as a “Horseless Carriage”
Custom running gear, warn split gears, floating hubs, Detroit locker front, power locker rear, brand new swampers LBZ 34×9.5×16, 5k winch, custom bumper, plus more.. ”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/5498704070.html

UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $3200

Doesn’t run. Has PTO winch.

“Selling a 1952 Willys Jeep. I don’t know everything about it — haven’t heard it run in a while — but now I’d call it fair condition. Selling as is. My Father used and maintained through the years. With some light maintenance, perhaps carburetor or battery attention, I’m sure “the huntin’ Jeep” would work great. Or could be a good parts donor.

Once a very cool flat fender jeep, looks WWII style, it’s complete and was working when parked. Engine is a Chevy 350, Muncie transmission, big power driven winch, roll bar, alum mag wheels. A tow hitch was around at one time. Asking $3200.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $28,000.

I thought this looked like a well done build, but it won’t move fast at its current price.

“CAUTION! THIS JEEP IS A BEAST…
Body.. All new body,fenders, hood only thing refurbished is windshield frame.
Color.. MEAN TANGERINE
Engine.. 610 miles on New Buick 231V6 borred 60 over w/high Comp Pistons. Stroke crank specially grind cam. All MSD ignition. Edelbrock carb. Electric fans for radiator.
Exhaust.. Long tube headers. Exhaust Systems Hawaii full back exhaust with Flowmasters.
Trans.. 3speed rebuild with Overdrive Dana Transfer case.
Axels.. 538 gears w/ Detroit lockers front and back.
Stopping.. Willwood master cylinders with all 4 disc brakes.
Steering.. Flaming river tilt steering column. Power steering.
Jeep was originally set up for sand.
Many other extras too many to list.
Lots of extra parts will be included in sale.
Asking $28000 serious buyers only cash talks. Over $55,000.00 invested in this jeep. I’m not in a rush to sell but I have other projects. Must see to appreciate”

UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/15/2015) That rear bumper is awfully low.

“Up for grabs is this cool army jeep. actually military jeep, I guess it could have been in a different branch….. it has been converted to a ford V6 motor and a C4 automatic trans. starts and runs great, brakes are new, this is ready for camping or ???? asking $5999. all offers and trades considered. si se hablo espanol.”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/5475294119.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

“AR title,have owned it over 20yrs.many spare parts.very good running.rt rear brake dragging,have new cyl and shoes for it and a full top. $5500 gets it and parts;will not seperate.”

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900

No title.

” have for sale a parts jeep that is a Willys m38 military jeep. It has been converted to 12 volt. It does not have a title. The seats that are in it a not fastened to the jeep. The engine is a RMC m38 correct engine, the transmission and transfer case are the original military units. It has the correct m38 radiator. I did run this jeep off of a service tank. The engine does have some blowby. It has some rust through and has been cut on. This is a parts jeep or farm or trail jeep only. Please look at the pictures carefully. If this ad is up, it is still available.”

UPDATE: Still Available.

Has no paperwork. Looks like the stenciling might be original.

“purchased in 1966 from U.S.Army, one owner since- driven little from 66 to 86. from the latter it was only started 4 times a year. after 28 years we drove it out on the road this summer. we never titled this,and at this time we can’t find the papers from the Kanas military base it was purchased from. Only serious partys please, after 48 years it’s time to let it go.”

Runs and drives with some dings and dents. Has a 2A windshield for some reason.

“Willy’s Jeep 1951 Model M-38. 5 new tires, 5 new shocks, new brakes, recently tuned up and oil changed, new plugs and wires, new alternator belt, new radiator and hoses. New cover. Service Manuel and miscellaneous.”

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5464557982.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.

Seller listed this as a 1953 CJ-3A, but it’s clearly an M-38.

“53 Willys CJ-3A original flat head 4 cyl, original transmission, original seats, 31×10.50 Bfg’s on steel wheels, soft top, KC lights, brush guard, heavy duty rear bumper, hitch, it does need brake work, but overall it is in good condition. Title in hand.”

Runs, but no title.

“1952 Jeep M38, NO title. $1500.00 Firm no negotiating!! It does run and has a 289 V-8 in it!!”

http://mobile.craigslist.org/cto/5459648241.html

No pics provided.

“1952 Korean War jeep all original I have the top, sidecurtains,and doors runs fine. Asking 15000 obo”

http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/cto/5457491191.html