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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
The body doesn’t look like a M-38 tub. It’s missing the fuel inlet. Maybe it’s a mb/gpw tub?
“CA registered till dec 2013 jeep. 231 v6 with long flow headers. 3 speed with twin stick and warn overdrive. new best top tiger top cost $900. full roll cage jeep is complete and is a true m38 tub. I am 3rd owner since it was bought from government. low miles . has tow bar. great hunting rig and eye turner.”
UPDATE: Was auctioned on eBay. **SOLD**
This is a great restoration of a rare Ford M-38. I wish the pictures were bigger.
“This is one of the nicest M38’s in Canada. It was restored approximately 10 years ago. Driven for 1 year and stored in a climate controlled environment since. Jeep runs like clock work – everything works. A lot of NOS parts were used throughout the restoration.
The jeep has 5 new original Goodyear tires (soft). The driveline was completely rebuilt from both axles to the transmisison, transfercase and engine.
Waterproof 24 Volt Ignition System
Original rare complete battery box with 2HN battery
C42 radio tuner mounted on fender with original brackets
Fully rebuilt engine with all correct engine components & new complete original wiring harness
NOS Canvas enclosure, original not reproduction
Deep water fording extension & bracket, removable with 3 bolts
Deep fording intake snorkel NOS, original
Upper Canadian reinforcement patch (All Canadian jeeps had those)
All original sheet metal, NOS fenders, sandblasted, epoxy-primed and painted, no rust what so ever
Comes with jerry can, canvas water bucket & rear antenna mast
Booster Cable Receptacle, C42 tuning unit
Comes with pintle hook, chain bracket and bumperettes
Original autolite taillights
Axe & shovel
Original CFR number 52-31705
Matching M100 trailer available, fully restored with canvas cover, SOLD SEPARATELY!
Rifle rack on windshield, RIFLE NOT INCLUDED
Original green steering wheel
Original data plates with mid-production serial numbers
New reproduction canvas upholstery, front & rear seats
Working C42 radio set with accessories
Markings on jeep are vinyl, can be removed easily
Original gas tank, top bow & top bow brackets
Gas tank filler neck extension
Original floor – perfect condition”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
It has some floor rust issues.
“1951 M-38 Willys Jeep with trailer for sale. Jeep was a communications Jeep in the Korean war. The jeep runs great, the floor board of the jeep does have some rust but wouldnt be a big deal to fix. The MFR Ser. No. is 33836 and is all original except the starter has been changed from 12 V to 24V, however, I still have all original parts and has an aftermarket leather top which is still in very good condition. Seats are also in good condition. Jeep also has a trailer and is included in the asking price (see pictures). Trailer has no thru rust. Jeep has been in my carport and is driven very minimally and would like to see it go to someone who will restore it. It has alot of potential.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
It’s got some parts, but hard to say just how much value there is.
“You are bidding on 1 complete Restorable M38 Willys Military Jeep for parts only with no title. The jeep has been converted to a 12 VOLT SYSTEM. The jeep has the front and rear ends, complete motor, transmission, transfer, radiator and body. This sale is for PICKUP ONLY, NO SHIPPING AND FOR THE USA ONLY!!!!!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800.
This looks solid, but I think the paint needs a closer look. It appears uneven just under the driver’s side mirror.
“This Jeep was part of a motor pool at an air museum for 20 years as a flight line/follow me Jeep. Go Devil motor runs great. No rust. ALL gauges and lights work as they should. Running on 12 volt, converted from 24 volt.
Great driver (a real head turner) as is, or an easy full restore.
$9,800. No trades. Will store until snow melts.”
No pics provided.
“1951 Willy’s Jeep
-3.8 Buick V6
-Muncie 4 speed
-dana 20 transfer case
-33 inch tires
$4500 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“This is a 1951 Willys M38 Jeep in good condition runs great mostly original drives straight but unfortunately need to sell.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $4000.
This runs, but needs work and some parts.
“1951 WILLYS JEEP. 4X4 WORKS ,REBUILT MOTOR, GREAT RUNING JEEP, SELL OR TRADE FOR ALMOST ANYTHING OF VALUE. SELL PRICE IS 4000. CALL IF INTERESTED. NO TEXT !!! CALL ONLY !!!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
This needs a fuel tank.
“1951 Jeep willys m38 starts and runs great. Needs fuel tank and brake work. Last photo is what it could look like. Has clear title.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. Status Unknown.
“1952 M-38
STORED IN BARN FOR SEVERAL YEARS
MOTOR IS FREE
24 VOLT SYSTEM
ORIGINAL BOWS, TOP, CURTAIN & DOORS
HAS ORIGINAL GUAGES
CARB WAS REMOVED TO REBUILD
COMES WITH ORIGINAL REAR SEAT
HAS VA TITLE”
No pics provided.
“Great restoration project, just needs a transmission.
No title
Make an Offer
Please call; no emails please
(719) 748-8258
(719) 748-8248”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
(03/11/2013) The semi-automatic gun mounted on this M-38 works and includes 800 rounds of ammo.
“THIS IS A TRUE 1952 ARMY M-38 WILLYS JEEP TOTALLY RESTORED 4CYL FLAT HEAD MOTOR 3 SPEED MANUAL TRANS. 4WHEEL DRIVE HIGH-LOW TRANSFER CASE 24VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEW PAINT SEAT COVERS BRAND NEW TIRES WITH TUBES NEW CANVAS TOP RUNS AND DRIVES PERFECT EVERYTHING WORKS AND THAT MEANS THE MOUNTED BROWNING 1919 A-4 308CAL.”
HOG spotted this funky colored flat tie.
“Great restoration project. Very original Willys (Built by Ford) M38 (Similar to CJ-3A). Virtually no rust. Top has been removed, but available. Winch has been removed since photo. All military lights and original rims/tires included. Too many projects in front of it. Stored inside in hangar and garage.”
http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1952-Willys-FORD-M38-Jeep-W0QQAdIdZ462309173
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This former movie jeep looks like a good restoration candidate.
“1952 Willys M38 Jeep used as team vehicle in Major League 3 “Back to the Minors”
The movie production company rented this Jeep from me and painted the black “bumblebee stripes” on it in 1998 for the movie.
Click on the link below, to the movie and at 12 minutes into the movie, you will see the Jeep drive into view during the airport scene………………..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3iq9u0Bhj0
The Jeep is rust free and has been stored inside my warehouse for the past 30 years, except for the week it was used to film the movie.
This M38 is in extremely good condition and rust free. I bought thisM38 Jeep from the South Carolina Highway Department on Shop Road, in Columbia, SC. The SCHD shop used it as a “pusher” on their yard since the mid 1950’s, hence the extremely low miles under 5000. Please view posted photos!”
UPDATE: Sold. Was priced at $19,000.
“1952 M38 Ser.#65578 Original 24 volt, water fording, condition with added: Tow Bar, M-1 rifle rack, radio and overdrive.”
UPDATE: Was listed at $7200. **Status Unknown**
This looks in good shape.
“early 50s flat fender M38 military jeep ….excellent body and sheet metal …road worthy drive or show …also have an M38 A1”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4700. **SOLD**
(10/05/2012) “1952 Jeep.U.S. Army.Runs good.All original.”
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(02/24/2013) This looks like a great restoration project.
“Up for auction is a 1951 Willys M38 Jeep project. I purchased this jeep a few years ago from a local School District.
From what I am told this jeep has been owned by the School district since 1967. I have the maintenance records since 1967. It was used to pull a gang mower for years Than at some point a snow plow was installed and used a couple of times each year . The rest of the time it just sat always inside. In 2007 they pushed it a little to hard and seized up the engine. It did run after it cooled down but sounds like it has bad bearings now. That was the last time it was used. After sitting inside the shop for two more years it was sent to the auction to be sold and I hauled it home.
My intention was to do a frame off restoration not back to original but keep it close to stock. I have disassembled this jeep. The frame has been sandblasted, primed and painted. front and rear bumpers and bumperetts were replaced. New springs and shocks have been installed. Front and rear DIffs were disassembled cleaned and reassembled with new seals and gaskets along with new wheel cylinders and brake shoes.
Paint is the original green color.
Wheels have been sandblasted and repainted and tires remounted with new tubes.
The frame is now back on it’s wheels.
At this point I don’t think I will ever finish this project so I have decided to sell.
This jeep is not a rust bucket, keep in mind It has been inside for 46 years. The tub has some damage to both rear corners that can be repaired . The under side of the tub was undercoated so there is not a lot of rust. (see pictures)
I have found that the engine serial # is a MBxxxx not a MCxxxx with a tag saying Rebuilt in 1956. The Data tags on the dash were gone so there is no serial # there.
Data tag on the rear wheel well is there but is different than the one on the title.
The seat frames had been cut down and other seats installed. This M38 project has a good start and I would love to see someone finish it. I hate to have to part it out.
I will load as many pictures as possible if you need more please let me know and I will send them. I am selling this M38 as is where is. I will not ship it. So ask questions now.”
View all the information on eBay
Paul forwarded these pics to consider. The moral is, always follow a half track!
“Last Saturday I visited the local military vehicle show and I saw an amazing sight. Among the various military trucks, Jeeps and one half track on display there was a Willys M 38 which had suffered a bit of body damage when the previously mentioned half track didn’t quite stop soon enough. I don’t know the reason for the meeting of these vehicles but the attached pictures show the results of contact between one very light and one very heavy military rig. The poor M 38 got the worst of this bump but the half track also suffered when it received a scratch in the paint on the front drum. Sad to see but I don’t believe anyone was hurt.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
This is an early M-38. The steps have been lengthened, as have those front spring shackles. It’s not perfect, but does have a interesting raw character about it.
“This is a very early 1950 M38. Serial number 10891 ( 891st built of
approx 45-50000) with a date of delivery of 9-15-50. This jeep has been
converted to 12 volt and has a good running GPW engine in it. It has a
few rust spots in the usual places ( drivers rocker panel, small hole in
fender step on drivers side). A “new” thin sheet steel floor was welded
over the rear floor but from underneath there appears to be very little
rust in the original floors. The hat channels amazingly have very
little if any rust. Major missing parts include rear tire carrier and
back seat. This is a very restorable jeep that would stand apart
because of its early production date. Email me if you would like
additional pictures. $6500obo Jesse”
Major Joe forwarded some pics from the 2013 Military Vehicle show at Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ. There were quite a few jeeps at the event. Thanks for sharing!
He wrote, “I attended the annual Military Vehicle show at Falcon Field here in Mesa Saturday (had to find another way to get my Willy’s/Flat fender fix since your site was down!). Anyway, I thought I’d share the pics with you (attached). It’s a great event, and included military motorcycles, dozens of non-jeep vehicles, a half track, helicopter, and many aircraft (always on display since this is the home of the AZ chapter of the Commemorative Air Force).”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6999
(05/30/2012)This could use some detail work. This is for sale at “The Fayetteville Auto Outlets”.
This doesn’t run.
“I have a 1952 Willys M38 that has the rare Arctic Hard Top. This Jeep may have even been to Korea as far as I know. It is mostly original, seats have been replaced with some real ugly newer seat and it has had some work over the years. Original motor and drive train from what I can tell. Not sure if it is still 24V or has been converted to 12V. It does not run. Needs restored or whatever you have in mind. I also have an extra hood and a windshield I acquired that goes with the M38.
I am not an expert on jeeps so if you need to know details then you will just have to come check it out.
It has a Colorado Title. I can get you a clear Kansas Title for an extra $100 bucks.
please reply to ad by email with your NAME, LOCATION, PHONE NUMBER and actual email address and I will call you if you are interested in my Willys. If you do not include this information I will not reply to anonymous emails.”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3641182210.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,995.
(10/04/2012) This looks very good. Lots of pics. No description.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“This 1952 Willys Jeep has benefitted from a complete restoration back to its factory specs including Army issue green paint and even the appropriate white lettering. It is powered by a torquey four cylinder engine, 4 speed transmission, full transfer case pushing the power to the robust 4X4 Willys axles.”
