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1951 M-38 Lamar, Mo **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE:  Status Unknown. Was listed for $8750.

I sure don’t see to many ‘restored’ M-38s sporting a CJ-2A windshield.

 
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1950? M-38 Vernon, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000

This has a custom top — I’d like to see pics of that.

“1950-51 (w/title) Military Jeep M38$8,000 OBO ?Body Off? restoration in the 80?s; New engine w/5000+ mi; New paint; Needs military wheels; Gun rack (military style); Shovel & Axe kit; Custom Top w/frame; 4X4 works well”

 
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1952 M-38 Denver, Colorado **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was an in-person-auction.

No details on the Jeep, though it appears to be missing a radiator, so I suspect it doesn’t run.  The auction occurs Saturday, July 31, 2010.

 
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A seller is selling his collection Mimbres, Nm

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Here’s a variety of Jeeps for sale.

“1951 M38 – $3900.00
1953 M38A1 – $3900.00
1948 CJ2A – $3900.00
1952 CJ3A – $3900.00
1962 CJ5 – $5500.00
ALL IN RUNNING CONDITION. ARE GARAGED. SELLING COLLECTION. ONE OR ALL!!! CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PICTURES. 575-536-3826 e-mail OK.”

http://lascruces.en.craigslist.org/cto/1852325271.html

 
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1952 M-38 Lee, Ma $650

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Looks like a good price.

“Its all there and does turn over.413-243-1818”

http://westernmass.craigslist.org/ctd/1860306838.html

 
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Year? M-38 Concord, Ca **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $10,500.

It looks shiny and sharp, but I think the seller would have been better off to paint this a more historic color.

“M38 WILLYS JEEP. RESTORED TO LIKE NEW CONDITION AND RUST FREE WITH ONLY 943 MILES. HAS BEEN IN STORAGE FOR 20 YEARS.  * REBUILT ENGINE  * SPRINGS & SHOCKS  * WARN HUBS  * TOP & DOORS  * SW GAGES  * PAINT  * ROLL CAGE  * TIRES  * UPHOLSTERY  * 1 2 VOLT SYSTEM. If you are interested or have any questions, please send me an email with your phone number.”

 
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1952 M-38 Mendocino County, Ca $4000

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UPDATE: Pics added.  Price bumped to $4000.  This might have also been bought recently and is being resold.

(04/07/2009) “This jeep is a 1952 model M38.It has a 1962 Buick V6 special engine. The jeep runs really good, it has a couple of oil leaks. I just put a new water pump on it, All the lights work and the gauges. The tires are in good shape 50%+. The registration is current. $4,000 obo norcal70780@gmail.com

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1861746989.html

 
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1952 CJ-3A APU American Fork, Ut **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000. It’s an APU hood.

Brent spotted this ad.  He noted that the body appears to be a CJ-3A, yet the grille looks to be a M-38 grille. So, I can’t say for sure if the foundation for this is a CJ-3A or a M-38.  The bumper on this kind of looks DJ-3Aish as well.

“1952 Jeep Willy’s. Runs. Rancho 2″ lift, brand new Interco Super Swamper TSL SX tires.”

 
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1951 M-38 Sedalia, Co $12,000

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Here’s a nice looking M-38.

“1951 Willys M-38. Nice original sheet metal was stripped to bare metal, epoxy primed and painted. New Beechwood top and seats. New Goodyear marked NDT tires. correct shovel, axe and spare fuel can. The motor was rebuilt in the depot in 1965, and not started until last year. $12,000.00 Or Best Offer / Divorce forces sale. Ryan 303-263-0641”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1854777658.html

 
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Year M-38 West Point, Ut $500

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Brett spotted this M-38.  The cage looks good and the body appears to have little rust.  This might be a good price.

this is a 1949 willys jeep it has a 327 with a trans im not sure what shape its in or what tranny is on it. it would be a good project you can text or call me at (801)719-1801 my name is colten thanks”

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=11624658&cat=402&lpid=1&search=

 
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1951 M-38 Chico, Ca $3000

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This looks like a fair price.

“FOR SALE AS IS: 1951 Willys M38 Jeep.
INCLUDED:
Willys M38 body tub
CJ3a hood
CJ3a windshield
12 volt conversion (originally 24 volts)
225 cubic inch v-6 (mileage unknown)
4-Speed manual transmission
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Front Disc Brakes
Warn Winch
Warn Locking Hubs
Spring-over axel lift
BesTop TigerTop soft top, and doors
roll bar

NEW PARTS INCLUDE:
Edelbrock carbeurator
new aluminum radiator
Custom radiator mount bracket
10 gallon poyeurothane gas tank
custom seat frames (driver and passenger)
Electric Windshield wipers
cigarette lighter/power socket
New wiring harness
wired for towing behind another vehicle
Near new 35 inch BFGoodwich Mud/Terrain M/T tires
(4+new spare)

Also included if wanted….. All original military data plates, only 2 are currenly mounted on dash.
Reproduction military axe and shovel brackets for mounting on passenger side of tub. Tow Bar
Needs new alternator and battery. Registration good thru December 2010.”

http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/1847144472.html

 
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1951 M-38 MIlford, IA *SOLD** Includes Trailer

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500

If all that is wrong is the fuel pump, then this might be a great deal.

“1951 Willy M-38 Type K Style Jeep and M100 Trailer. This Jeep has ran in the last two years but needs fuel pump replace. Flat Head 4 Willy motor. Would like to sell together. More Pics upon request. $2500 OBO.”

 
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1951 M-38 Lawrenceville, GA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100.

This looks like a pretty good price.

“1951 Jeep Willys, to many new parts to list. Would be great at deer camp or running around.”

 
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1949? M-38 Amarillo, Tx $850

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It runs .. not bad for under $1000.

“Engine runs, needs work then again it is over 60 years old, hope the pictures say the rest. call 336 1865. Has Title.”

http://amarillo.craigslist.org/cto/1816399053.html

 
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1947? M-38 Aloha, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  Was $5250. **SOLD**

(06/19/2010) This looks like a good price on what appears to be a M-38.

“1947 CJ2A Jeep MB38 in GOOD CONDITION.”

 
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1952 M-38 Cle Elum, Wa $3200

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This looks like a great price on a pretty original M-38.

“Grampa bought this in 1952 and we got it last year. I was going to make a full restoration but that is just not my passion. It has 41,00 original miles with the original 4 cylinder engine that runs perfect. It has the original metal cab enclosure, original seats that are worn out. All else is original except the back seat heater. 3 new tires. Snow plow will be an addition $400 it is electric hydralic it’s whole life was spent in Eastern Wa. Call Only 509 674 8800”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/1810159151.html

 
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1952 M-38 Hartwell, Ga No Price

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UPDATE:  Still available

(06/09/2010) This has plenty of rust.

“For sale 1952 willys army jeep has all the orginal vin plates great project jeep call for more info please 706-371-7307”

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/1801325963.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A Roseburg, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800

The body looks like it might be a replacement body or this is really a M-38.

“47 Jeep, mostly stock, Pinto 4cyl, Runs good but could use some brake work. Has a new top and good doors. 33″ swampers.”

 
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1951 M-38 Selby, SD eBay

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This looks pretty solid.  Too bad someone dropped the F-Head in it.

“1951 Willys CJ Military Flat-Fender Jeep. The engines out of a 1955 CJ 5. 100 Miles on engine. New tires. Body is in overall good condition. Any questions call 605-649-1020”

View all the pics on eBay

 
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1952 M-38 Gustine, Ca $8500

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(04/27/2010) Here’s a mostly stock M-38.

“1952 JEEP WILLY – M38, EXCELLENT ALL AROUND CONDITION!  46K MILES. 3 SPEED TRANS. PTO WINCH. SOFT CANVAS TOP.  NEW WIRING. CALL MARK (209) 649-3515

http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/1759572406.html

 
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1952 M-38 Granite Falls, Wa $3000

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $3000

(05/04/2010) I think I’d swap on a different windshield, otherwise, this looks like a build ready for some trails. The tires and rims have to be worth a good chunk of money.

“1952 Willys M38A1, Ford 2.0 motor swap, full roll cage, brand new 32×9.0 Super Swampers Tsl, Hardtop with doors, comes with spare axles, drivelines and tranny, transfercase. be willing to trade 67 or earlier vw bus.  Call Ryan
425-232-5315.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1756270411.html

 
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M-38 FireJeep @ Mississippi State University

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A student from Mississippi State University named Cliff contacted me yesterday.  He’s in the Aerospace program and also employed at the Raspet Flight Research Lab.  The lab owns and operates the M-38 Fire Jeep shown below. They have a problem with their jeep and need some help.

According to Cliff, the M-38 had developed a knock (after being loaned out temporarily), so Cliff and another co-worker tore the engine apart during some down time recently.

Cliff writes, “Here comes the bad news, once we got the motor on the stand and pulled the rod caps we find that the rod bearings on the 3rd and 4th cylinders have ground in to nothing, which was thought to be the case when a ton of metal shavings were found in the oil pan. The motor is not original to the jeep, it had been replaced in ’88 with an F-head and a hole cut in the hood to accommodate it, and seems to be a rebuilt engine because the crank has already been turned once. So here is the dilemma. The lab is low on money and is not wanting to pay a lot for repairs but many of us here would like to save the jeep from the scrap yard and return it to its duties as our fire truck. So I am here to ask for your help in saving this Jeep, we are in need of a new crank and badly need a new wiring harness and am asking for donations on these parts but am also willing to trade the entire F-head motor(which other then needing a new crank is in great shape) for a L-head motor.

I responded to Cliff to see if I can get a little more information about this project and what else they might need (for example, bearings, seals, etc) to get this running again.

Unless someone wants to contact Cliff themselves (I’ll be happy to forward an addy) and provide assistance (maybe you live close or graduated from the Mississippi State or for some other reason), I will be happy to organize some help for Cliff and his project.

Here are some pics of the jeep before disassembly:

View more pics by clicking the link below —

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1953 M-38 Central Washington $1800

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UPDATE:  Still Available.

(03/24/2010) “53 M38 flat fender jeep. Last of the military flat fenders. Has a hard top with data tags. Jeep has a 302 engine in it and it ran when I fired it up. But the master brake cylinder was in need of rebuilding so I never drove it. Body needs work done. Dash has section for emergency brake cut out? and while all gauges are there the plate they mount in is gone. Body is rough. Has larger tires and needs radiator installed. The top in the picture is not the top it has on it now. that was a home made top and like I said it now has a M38 top. Has floating rear axles. Might trade for hunting items or military collectibles or gas station collectibles. I have too many jeeps and trying to clean up around here. Looking also for 48 1 1/2 ton with dump bed for parts.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1755263027.html

 
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1952 M-38 West Valley, Ut **SOLD**

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The seller notes this has a Ford head — it does appear to be a GPW head.  To view a fantastic comparison of heads, visit the ww2jeeps.com website?  This looks like a very good price on  a running M-38 for a restoration project.  The Serial Number is 64395 (the last M-38 serial number appears to be 72329).

“For sale is a 1952 Willys M38. Original Drive train: Ford Head/M38 Block. The vehicle does not have a tailgate or windshield. It appears to have been: military green, then red, then light blue and finally black. Both front and passenger side rear blackout lights are present. It runs and drives but the carb is out being rebuilt. The vehicle has civilian tires/rims and there are two spares (six total). The seats are not original. Repairs: new brake lines/cylinders, radiator rebuilt, electrical converted to 12V, tune up, fuel tank/sending unit & more. Jeep comes with about $800 of parts from kaiserwillys.com. List of parts to come soon.  Jeep is located in West Valley City Utah.  $2000 OR $1750 AS IS: IE-NO REBUILT CARB-TOW AWAY.”

**SOLD**

 
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1951 M-38 Providence, RI $3500

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UPDATE: Price increased to $3500

This looks in great shape.  It might be a good price if it runs well.

“1951 Willys Jeep, M38. Partially restored. Runs good. Ideal for farm, large estate or island. Asking $3,000. Call 401-651-1648

http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/1753198394.html