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Engine is frozen. Might have overdrive?
“… Buick v 8, with 4 speed overdrive
1952 year.
Needs work to drive.
Motor has froze up.
Health forces sale
Bring your best cash offers!”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/5205179137.html
It has a variety of updates.
“1951 Jeep Willys M38. 65-67 4.9 liter Buick 300 V8. T90 Trans, Spicer Dynamite 18 transfer case with overdrive. New tires and wheels. Body is in great shape.”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5195171995.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
“I am posting for a friend, she can be reached at the phone number provided. All the info I have is, its a 1951 M-38 Willys, has a small block 327 in it i believe. Its painted military green with a star on the hood. It does run and drive. Most questions can be answered only by looking at the vehicle. This was her husbands project and he recently past away. She doesn’t know a ton of specifics, so you should inspect the vehicle yourself. $3900 OBO. Thanks for looking!!”
Running project.
“1952 willys M-38 99% rust free, runs great drives needs front brake work, has new master cylinder, title, dash plate, and have all 5 original wheels and tires, original hood numbers found on hood. Had to put 12 volt items on it to get it running, did valve work and fresh gaskets on motor, did minor work to tranny and transfercase. Have original springs also. One tiny rust area in pass floor, tool box excellent. I have quite a few extra parts as well.”
http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/5160435491.html
Missing a few details, but appears solid.
“Im selling a original m38 willys with just over 30,000 miles on it .it runs great and is an unbelievable 4wheel drive vehicle has the original flat head motor but has been converted from 24v to 12v
This is a army issue willys not the civilian model
This is a very fair price for this jeep but I’m in a financial jam so my loss your gain”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/5189307499.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $1800.
(08/17/2015) Needs some work.
“This is a running jeep.
4×4 works great
New tires and solex carburetor.
Does not overheat and has great oil pressure. It comes with brand new gauges to be installed.
It also comes with extra transmission and transfer case housing.
The floor pans are rusted and have been glassed.
The brakes were working but need repair.
No title, Bill of sale only.
Great for historically correct restoration, or for the trails.
May negotiate. Will consider trades for a mustang or expedition”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/17/2015) The 2A is a parts jeep. The M-38 hasn’t run in several years.
http://westmd.craigslist.org/cto/5174146018.html
“1951 Willys M38 military 1/4 ton Jeep and 1946 Jeep CJ-2 plus lots of extra parts. I obtained these years ago with hopes of restoring or combining to make a ‘MB-like” Jeep. Time and health have not been good so I am selling it all.
M38 flat fender serial MC45339, built 12-51. -The M38 has had its original engine replaced by a F4-134 Hurricane and thus a hole was cut in the hood for clearance. There is a spare hood to replace it with. The 24v electrics were removed and rewired by 12v stock equipment. The brakes have been rebuilt and the vehicle was runnable 4 years ago, but has been under tarp since 2009, and has deteriorated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
The driver’s side appears patched.
“1951 M-38 Good Running Condition – $6500”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/15/2015) The gas inlet has been filled.
“Great hunting vehicle!
Runs great
Like new tires
Drives just like a jeep
Off road special
$2950 obo
Gonna Sell Fast!!”
http://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/5163924236.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
(06/24/2014) The flattie runs, but the CJ-5 does not.
“ have two Jeep Willy’s
No titles for either one.
One is missing part of the body but runs and drives (1951 M38).
Second Willy (1955 CJ-5) did run when parked about 10 years ago. Engine is free not frozen and has full body.
I was going to restore both but no longer have the time and wish to sell them.
I am told that the running Willy is a 1951 M38. The engine has been rebuilt runs good. Brakes all restored and is drivable.
Asking $3500 for both.
Serious buyers only please,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1650.
(07/12/2015) Appears to have potential.
“Willy Jeep 1952 M38. , have original brass data plates, good frame 4 good military rims, body is not beat up,, repairable, lots of new parts, , new repro windshield, left fender. hood, transmisson cover, grill, approx,, $1500, in new parts,correct rmc serial# engine block. engine is currently seized ,soaking it now, no title, no seat frames or radiator,”
Looks solid.
“Great hunting or ranch vehicle. Great for collectors also. Engine rebuilt and runs great.
Can go anywhere off road. Good shape, ready to drive.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5161658932.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000
This may be a solid M-38.
“1951 Willys M38A1 military jeep, has hard top (metal), doors, tow bar, bow for soft top (no soft top included). Inspected but not currently registered (expired June 2015). Clean, good tires. Original 4 cylinder motor, converted to 12 Volt. This jeep is fun to drive, but is is very low geared so it is not made for driving on the highway. No power steering or power brakes.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $1500.
“Get a FREE 1951 Willys M38 serial #22680 dod 6-51 when you buy my great running, low hour M38 engine for $1500.00 The M38 needs total restore and currently has an MB engine (480236) in it with a Kaiser Supersonic head. Call for details if interested, price is FIRM, all for $1500.00”
This is for sale by “Exotic Motors” in Florida. That might explain the price.
“Frame Off Restoration, One of a kind!! It’s a perfect sample of a true collectable. Restoration cost over $70K, on this beautiful Jeep.”
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale15/adm062/adm062.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
Must have an updated motor since one of two heads is cracked.
“52 Willys has a Marine Corps vin. Put new head gaskets, freeze plugs and valve cover gasket. Passenger side head is cracked. I just don’t have the time to fix it right now and need the money and it gone.”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/5154676717.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
It needs some work.
“1952 WILLYS M38 JEEP . Has been in storage since 1976. Original 4×4 drivetrain except motor. Has 289 ford motor conversion kit. Runs excellent, has edelbrock intake setup with cam and headers.Solid tub, original gauges and equipment holders.This was a civil air patrol jeep. Needs brake work”
Appears rough.
“I have a M38 Willys Jeep that I have started to restore so it is partially disassembled. The engine and transmission is almost ready to come out to be rebuilt. The attached photos are of BEFORE restoration was started. This is not a running jeep. If you are looking for a project, this is a good one. I am not desperate to sale and will not give it away. M38’s are some of the most rare jeeps ever built. If your a preeper you will like the old school technology in this jeep that makes it Electro- Magnetic Puse (EMP) Resistant. I just don’t have time right now to finish the project.”
http://dothan.craigslist.org/cto/5147091563.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(06/21/2015) Listed as a 1949, it looks more like a M-38.
“49 willies jeep runs and drives great”
http://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/5144453497.html
Appears to be some value here.
“Needs complete restoration – some body rust; not running. Late 1940’s CJ2A, needs restoration, engine did run; 3 speed trans bad. Late 1940’sCJ2Afor body parts – no engine or trans. Selling
all three for $2,000.”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/cto/5146698026.html
It’s a mix of parts.
“This Willys is a true survivor. 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. The jeep will need to be seen.
It needs tlc for sure but is a driver.
I have the window rubber, just no glass.
The engine is what I can best figure is a 1953 F-Head Hurricane engine. It has the generator, but is wound to a 12v system.
It has Model A tail lights.
The tires are new as of July 22nd. I also had Willys hand painted on the rear tailgate, as well as a personal tribute to a fallen family member, as well as a WWII Kilroy was here.
I am also having the rims painted green this week.
I am fixing it up as I keep driving it. If it doesn’t sell for my price, I will be fixing it up and keeping it.
The footlocker doesn’t go with the jeep.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/5137731484.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
(07/06/2015) It’s a project.
“I’m selling this Jeep being I was going to start it as a project but don’t have time now that I am a student. It comes with a 4 cly flat head that should be good or that is what the last owner told me. There is a parts engage as well but ether way both will have to be gone through. All the drive train is there and the body will need work however its a good start for a project car. I am not interested in trading, cash only please. I have the title in hand.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It’s a mix of parts.
“Selling my 1953 Willys jeep….Its a 53 CJ-3A frame and running gear with a M38 Body.. Has all these new parts… gas tank, water pump,carburetor, radiator, brake lines, 5 brand new tires….starts and runs fine the only thing is that it will need a clutch sometime in the near future…all gauges and lights work…. tow bar and 2500lb winch included… NO TITLE… I can give you a Bill of Sale only…. asking $3500.00 cash…. email this post for more info…”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
Four non-oringal jeeps for sale. $5,000 each buyout or best offer for all. Click the links below for photos of each jeep (from photobucket).
1. 1942 Jeep
2. 1942 Jeep
3. 1951 Jeep
4. 1952 Jeep
“*Rebuilt Engines*
*Run Great*
**No classic/original parts*
$5,000 each buyout or best offer for all
http://s571.photobucket.com/user/beepbeepjeepjeep/library/
1952 M-38 Jeep — cargo area built from diamond plating.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
“Runs and drives great.frame off restoration 15 years ago.used very little since. Mileage unknown.”
