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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700
Unclear how much value is here.
“I have a m38 willys flat fender rolling chassis(tub, axles, springs, hood, grill, fenders, frame, and tailgate). The frame has been sandblasted and primed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3150.
(12/11/2013) This may be worth a look.
“1951 M38 Willys military jeep, original l-head flat head engine, all stock running gear, warn overdrive, has safety upgrades of 11″ brakes and Saginaw steering, the body is virtually rust free , the only rust is surface stuff, dent free , and no bondo, the seats are not original. It is currently registered non-op, in my name . It runs but is going to need a carburetor rebuild and a brake master cylinder, I just have too many projects , and this sweet little jeep deserves to be treated well. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was no price.
“This is a complete body off restoration. Over $6900.00 was spent finding the correct parts. Objective of restoration was to bring this military jeep to complete military specs as it was in 1951. Engine was completely rebuilt and runs perfect.
Comes with canvas top, sides, doors , correct tool kit, correct tire chains, and correct manual air pump.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
(01/05/2014) Missing a few things.
“Willys M38 Military Jeep missing gauge cluster & wiring harness. Engine turns over by hand. Has rust in the usual places on these jeeps. Needs complete restoration.
Will consider trades on GM products.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“original Willys Military Jeep
Authentic M38
Runs and drives
NO TITLE
Hard to find.
Similar to m38a1 mb gpw cj5 cj6 cj3a cj3b and cj7.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600
Lots of updates to this rig.
“1951 Willys M38. Original Vin and Black License Plate. Runs and Registered. Has Buick V6, Dana 27 front end and Dana 44 rearend, Spicer 4 speed trans, power steering, front disc brakes, dual brake master cylinder, Edelbrock 4 bbl Carb, pointless distributor, aluminum radiator w/ electric fan, dual exhaust, 12 volt conversion, 4 inch spring over (perches left on bottom to lower if you wanted), 33×12.5×15 AT BFGoodwrench tires, top with doors tow bar and many extra parts. No trades, cash only. $3600”
This looks like an old racer.
“52′ willys mb38 was a dirt race jeep, no title, 225 odd fire v-6 short block rebuilt, rings, bearings, reman crank, new cam, heads need done, old offenhauser 4 bbl intake, old rusted headers, dana 44 front & rear w 4.10 gears, turbo 400 automatic, dont remember tcase but think is a model 20, set of old paddle tires on old steel wheels for rear, $2000 OBO opens to trades worst can say is no. Offers under $1200 need not reply”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4282607090.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It looks like a M-38 body on a 2A chassis.
“1948 willy runs good original engine drive train. 4 wheel drive works good 4 cyl. 3 speed with military tires in great condition. good seats with back seat new top with new doors that never been installed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4300
(12/07/2013) Runs and drives.
“1951 Willys M38
231 Buick V-6
New Clutch
New Paint
Runs Great
Current Reg.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000 Only Jeep available now (trailer was available, too).
(03/10/2010) Here’s an original combo that hasn’t been restored.
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1952 M38 flatfender jeep, original 4cyl flathead gas engine, 4 spd trans, this jeep was released from the US gov. forestry service and in original condition. All data plates intact and almost no rust. It has a thick layer of red paint over the original army green.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
Bill’s willing to sell his jeep for the right offer.
“I am thinking about selling my 1952 willys m38 and just want to see what interest is out there for it. It is a good running driving jeep. The engine has less than 1000 miles since it was rebuilt last spring. It is still 24 volt. Everything but the fuel gauge works. Tires are also new with about 1000 miles on them. The paint is not perfect but good for a driver jeep. I would be looking for $15,000 or best reasonable offer on this jeep. You could not build one for less. The photos show a winch on it, the winch would not be included with the sale. It is painted the original USAF strata blue. The trailer pictured as already been sold.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,995
(12/04/2013) This looks solid with a few updates.
“1952 Willys Jeep M38 1/4 Ton 4×4.
Totally Restoration in 2012.
Buick “Fireball” V6 Engine.
Warn Overdrive
Tilt Steering Wheel.
Dual Fuel Tanks.
New Removable Enclosure Top By “Best Top”.
New Paint.
Seats With Seatbelts.
Mounted Shovel with Axe.
No Rust !
(4) Like New Military Tires with Matching Spare.
All Trades/Offers Considered”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
One jeep is listed as a 1946, but obviously, it’s a M-38. The other two appear to be CJ-2As.
“1946 Willys jeep.The guy I got it from had owned it for 25 years and it had been running.He had replaced the shocks with new monroe and had tuned up and then it has sat since and has been stored out of the weather since I have owned it about 4 years.Also I have 2 parts jeeps both 1948 and they have no titles as they were in the jeeps but were totally unreadable.Also have extra parts as in the pictures. Can store as long as needed if they are paid for.Auction is for the 1946 Jeep and any and all parts wanted. There is an extra aluminum cab with doors in great shape,extra wheels and tires,the parts jeeps do have engines and transmissions and are mostly complete.The 1946 is really in good condition and amazingly rust free and has the hood cut out as with military and has indents for the shovel and axe.All sold as is where is.Thanks and good luck.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
There might be some value here.
“MILITARY WILLYS JEEP M38, STILL HAS MOST OF THE ORIGINAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT ON IT, MOTOR TURNS BUT ISN’T RUNNING, BODY HAS SOME RUST OUT. HAED TO FIND REAL MILITARY M38”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
(07/10/2012) “Price Reduced- Stock 52 Willys M38 Army jeep. Solid original tub. Great for restoration all original except front bumper. Current original motor ran last summer but smoked. I removed the head and found a bad valve. Has original seats, gas tank, jump seat and arctic hard top with doors, YS carb. I have a spare L134 4 cylinder motor for the jeep. Still 24 Volt system with original waterproof distributor and aircraft plugs with new aircraft plug wires. Has original 16 inch wheels. I have a spare new 24v starter, and and have the original 24 generator as well.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
(09/05/2013) Some windows are cracked.
“Willys jeep m38 hard top, original Willys overland part. Has windshield, 2 doors & back window. Driver’s side windows are cracked & rear window cracked. Windshield has original vacuum wiper motors. Overall in decent shape. I believe all original.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3300.
Parts jeep or project.
“1951 Willys jeep
Have all parts
Have a brand new tiger bestop top/doors complete in box new cost $1100!!!!
All professionally media blasted!!”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Auction occurred January 1st, 2014.
This New Year’s Day auction in Laporte, Indiana, includes three jeeps and a trailer. However, only pics of a MB/GPW and a M-38 are shown.
MB:
M-38:
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
(03/09/2012) There’s been lots of work done to this project, but still plenty of project left.
“1951 M-38 flat fender 95% completed project. This was never supposed to be a frame off restoration/rebuild; you all know how that goes. But there was nothing I touched that wasn’t bent broken or needing to be replaced. I have complete photo documentation, I can send as many as you would like, of is jeep being taken down to the bare frame and build it from the ground up. Everything has been fixed, replaced or upgraded. I will make a list but there is just so much replaced that is practically a new jeep. It is not stock and was never intended to be a stock M-38. I have over $20,000 in parts, and that is what I have in receipts, not counting the dollar outlay without receipts. Many, many hours have gone into this jeep in the last three years. I am 61 years old, bad knees, shoulder, back and I lost my build partner so I am on my own. My physical condition precludes me from finishing this project without paying a fabricator to finish it for me. It’s time to move on for me. Make me an honest offer and I will consider it.
1951 M-38 complete frame off teardown
Cleaned, sanded, rust protection and bed liner material applied to frame, suspension, and body-tub.
New brakes front and rear
Dana 25 in front completely rebuilt by Diff works
New locking hubs
Dana 30 in back completely rebuilt w/new housing and a posi put in by Diff works
Custom winch plate
10,000 winch
33X12.5X 15 super swamper TSL tires
Radiator complete recore
1968 225 odd fire Buick v-6 w/new block hugger headers/ceramic coated
Extra 230 odd fire V-6 engine
Rebuilt carb.
3″ body lift
Custom steering
Hand built custom Dash using Ford racing gauges
New hydraulic clutch
New Heavy duty clutch
Rebuilt New Process 435 4 speed trans from full sized Bronco w/7-1 granny
New Bell housings and adapters from mounting to a T-18 transfer
Rebuilt leaf springs
New 20 place wiring harness
New original seats and seat covers
Quick release steering wheel
Custom gas can spare tire holder”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
(10/25/2013) This looks like a nice jeeping rig.
“For sale 1951 willys flat fender. 289 ford motor runs good,t18, dana 30 front, dana 44 rear, lockers in both. Warn Free spool hubs on all 4 corners. Sits on 33’s. mounted Jerry cans. Highlift jack an full size spare come with. Also a warn wench. Askin 5500 obo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
(04/10/2010) “Military JEEP 1951 Willy’s… 6 volt… runs good …lights work… comes with a plow… Actual Military Police Jeep”
UPDATE: Was listed at $8500. **SOLD**
The seller notes this has not been restored.
“This is a 1951 Willys M38 military jeep was used in Korean War runs great has not been restored.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
“This is a project that I have never got around to. Solid jeep for someone looking to restore or for parts. Open to trades.
… And yes, those are co-op grip spur tires.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $11,000.
Looks solid.
“1952 M38 Army jeep with 1/4 ton jeep trailer, For sale 11,000 obo . Or will trade for UTV side by side with dump bed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
This might be a good price. Has a nice set of mini-terras.
“Runs good, has many CJ parts on it, has been used regularly on farm, 4×4 works fine, $2750 firm”
