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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”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900
“I am active duty USMC stationed in California. I purchased this jeep a few years ago to restore, but other priorities come first and I need to pass this jeep on to someone who will use it.
This is an original US Army M38 Willys jeep. The drive train is all there and the body is about 75%. I have never tried to start it but was told by the previous owner that it was running when parked. The original seats and small things like the frames and brackets for the canvas top are all missing. It has some non-original seats in it and looks like it was used as a hunting jeep at one time. No extras, no top or doors, bare bones, just what’s in the photos. I have the Tx title.
This is a good restoration project at a great price. I have restored two other jeeps and they were about in this condition when I got them, but were much more expensive.
Please contact me with an offer if interested. I am in California, but I want to sell and will actively monitor my email. I have folks in the area who will be available to show the jeep to buyers. Thanks!”
This is listed as a ’47, but looks more like a M-38.
“ALL THERE COMPLETE FLAT FENDER BEING SOLD AS IS NO TITTLE CALL 919-920-6593”
http://eastnc.craigslist.org/atq/4203720911.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Steve’s got his rebuilt M-38 for sale. Check out the last picture on this post to see how this jeep looked when he started work on it. Well done!
“Take a look at this completely rebuilt beautiful 1951 Willys M38 Army Jeep. Serial # MC33376
This jeep was rescued from a gentleman in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2012. It underwent a frame off rebuild. I’ve owned over thirty jeeps and have rebuilt/restored approx. 22 of them and have sold them successfully on e-Bay. This Jeep had been used heavily during it’s active life and was in desperate need of rebuild. (I’ve included two before pictures towards the bottom of the listing) The frame and drive train were complete but needed some repair work. The engine is a correct MC engine made by Willys of France in excellent shape – it runs great and is very powerful. I had to replace the tub with a reproduction tub, but most of the other components are original Willys. (i.e. fenders, hood, grill, windshield, seat frames). The jeep has its military components de-commissioned – i.e. water fording gear removed, and 24 volt converted to 12 volts, civilian WO carburetor .
Everything has been gone through on this jeep and everything has been sand blasted, cleaned, repainted, or replaced with new, NOS, or repro parts.
Chassis and Drive Train: four new leaf springs , new shackles, new shocks, new axle bumpers, frame stripped/blasted and painted, some components repaired (used some similar CJ3A parts) new front bumper, new u-joints, new clutch and bearing, new seals and bearings on tranny and transfer case which were drained and cleaned repainted, and all fluids and gaskets replaced, new e-brake pads, hardware, and cable, new engine/tranny mounts, new brakes including all lines and hoses, new master cylinder, four new wheel cylinders. New steering wheel, new rear bumperettes, authentic pintle hook. Five vintage 7.00×16 NDCC tires (they are older but in great shape)on blasted and painted 16” original rims.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
(08/12/2013) This appears solid.
“1952 Willys military flat fender Jeep. Runs and drives great. Mostly original. Currently registered. Original seat frames with Beechwood canvas cushions. Body will need some attention. Still plenty of summer left to enjoy this Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
Lots of parts.
“Up for sale is a 1952 Jeep Willys M38 asking $3000.00 for the Jeep and all rear ends, transfer cases and extra’s pictured. Serious inquiries only. For more details or scheduled viewings please email this posting”
Lots of updates on this jeep.
“1952 WWII Willies M38 Jeep
289 Ford engine, top load, 4 speed, 4 wheel drive.
“BEST TOP” full top.
$8,500 Call 208-267-1940 for more information”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4189686715.html
No pics provided.
“i have a 1951 jeep willys it has the 4 cyl flat head with the 3 speed trans it has a brand new set (5) of the skinny military tires it has a solid tub and would be a very good restoration project or rock crawler.. may trade but no junk please call or txt anytime 7068925188 no emails please”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/4158157026.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This might be worth a look.
“A Flat Fender M38 Military Jeep. 1951 year model. Complete, has the original motor but it is out of it, we can set in the back for you. Not a bad Lil’ jeep, very little rust. NO TITLE..!!! For off road use only, would make a Good Rock Crawler.The kids shook a rod loose in the engine,I pulled it out to fix it and never got back to it. Engine still ran just knocked. $1500.00”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/17/2013) Pics are small.
“1951 Willys M38 military jeep features: 8000 lb. wench, new engine (flathead 4 cylinder) all new springs and suspension, tow hitch, custom defrosted electric wipers, roll cage, new canvas top, all new axle seals on all wheels and new tired. $6000 firm for more info contact Arthur 719-248-0958”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4184405612.html
No pics provided.
“1950 willys m38 army jeep. this is not factory. it has a chevy sb (265 from 1956) has eldelbrock carb and intake, old style distributor with electronic ignition added, headers and dual exhaut ran all the way back, all new suspension, 4 in lift,, all but one front axle has been redone, has a s-10 steering column and manual box for steering. 538 gears, with a double throw transfercase, original 3 speed trans. , all of the wiring has been redone, the whole body was redone about 12 years ago. it was done right but not stored well after. it does have a few spots of surface rust but nowhere major and very few spots. no tire kickers. may consider reasonalble offers 712 540 6942 thanks for looking will try to get pics to send again and no title and 37 inch mtrs have been removed”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
(10/12/2013) It doesn’t run (engine is out), but it sure has potential.
“1952 willys ” real ” m38 flat fender jeep clean title … hasnt ran in years needs restored”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Looks solid.
“1952 willys jeep for sale. Rebuilt engine runs and drives great. Also comes with a military trailer. 5000.00 OBO.”
It doesn’t run at the moment, but looks like a great restoration project.
“This is a 100% original very good and great candidate for a nice restoration
Body or Tub the only major rust are locate in the front and passenger pan all the rest of the Tub related to very light surface rust
Frame in very good condition only pain chip
Windshield in very nice condition this is the correct military windshield with the mounting gun bracket nice rubber and glass
Rims detail in the process of removing the incorrect old tire with some use correct military tire the remark was the inside Rims look in excellent condition with the original paint
Motor turn over freely the valve look very clean
Transmission is good shift with no problem
Transfer case is good shift with no problem
Gear Box steering very little play to none
Gas tank need some cleaning
The 24V systems was replace with a 12V missing the Carburetor Radiator
$5000 OBO 805-331-2500”
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/4163418623.html
UPDATE: Was listed for $4500. **Status Unknown**
Sounds like some solid updates.
“This is a modified 1952 M38 military jeep. This is very solid and not rusty. It has a 1974 mustang II motor that runs good as well as an automatic transmission and power steering. It has axles from a 1965 CJ5 and will go faster than 45 mph. It needs the metal brake lines replaced on the axles because they are not there from the axle swap. It has the original Dana 18 transfer case and the four wheel drive works. This jeep was built in 1976 and has been sitting ever since in storage. This is not a junky jeep made for the woods to beat up and trash. With a little work this can be a great daily driver. The 1976 white top is still in very good condition. This has a clear TN title.
This has an unusual dash. It looks like the entire dash plate has been replaced.
“1952 M38 Military Jeep, Good Condition, Has 4 Cylinder Chevy S10 Motor, Transmission And DrivetraiN, Has Original Factory Military “arctic” Hard Top And doors, Includes Many Military Accessories And Extra Parts, Interior Great Condition, Runs Flawlessly, Will Trade For Polaris Ranger, Razr, Other Classic Cars, Or ??? $5600″
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/4158062537.html
