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This looks like a good price. There is still a little work to be done on it.
“Great project that still needs a little work to finish, Does start, run and drive, Lots of new parts on allrready-new brakes,fuel tank and pump, exhaust, Comes with 2 full sets of tires and extra new parts that were not installed yet, Clear title, registration, Must go-$2300/offer, Greg 952-388-1188……available this weekend to see.”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/1719176083.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100.
This needs lots of work.
“This is a Willys Jeep project. It has been in the family for a long time and use to be a fun off roading jeep. It has since been stripped down and the ford 289 engine that was in it has been rebuilt.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(05/05/2008) My favorite line in this is that the seller has checked ebay and therefore knows that these aren’t just old jeeps, but doesn’t know enough to know what models they are. So, the seller claims to know what they’ve got while at the same time claiming that they don’t really know what they’ve got. Ouch!
“I have two Jeeps, either M38s or CJ2s (sorry, I’m not a Jeep expert). I do know they are the original 1940s models and one had a PTO. I’ve had one person say they are M38s and another say they are early civilian CJ2s, but ??? Either way, they are hard-to-find. One is complete incl. engine, the other is minus the engine, but the rest of the drivetrain appears complete. Both need a fair amount of work if the buyer wants to restore them to original, but you could probably get a running jeep in a full weekend of work, maybe less. There is enough here to get one complete, running jeep and have a fair boneyard left over. One body is poor to fair, one is fair. I’ve checked eBay, etc., and know that these are not just “old jeeps,” so please, no low-ball offers. I’m asking $2500.00 for everything.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
This looks like a pretty nice M-38 with good accessories for the price.
“For Sale: 1950 Willis Jeep. This is a Korean War vintage military jeep. I have owned this jeep for over 23 years. It is an older restoration – – the engine has been rebuild, and has less than 1000 miles on it. It has working radios. The jeep has been in many parades. It runs and drives good. The brakes are good. It comes with a canvas top. $6,500.- with radios or $6,000.- without radios. I have more pictures if you are interested”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
This looks like a very good price. It runs, too.
“OK, I NEED THIS GONE. 500. IS A GREAT DEAL FOR THIS JEEP. 719-778-8995. MOTOR RUNS, NEEDS A MASTER CYLINDER, BRAKES NEED FIXED! YOU CAN TOW THIS HOME WITH A 7 1/8 BALL. FLAT HEAD 6 CYLINDER.”
Check out the Ad for all the pics of parts.
“I have 3 1950’s-1960’s M38 Willys Military Jeep engines. All 4 cyl of course.Please see photos .One is a civilian block rebuilt with military parts.Painted dram green. Should be drop and go. The other 2 are used and probably do not need rebuilding but not completely sure.Came out of dry storage.Please e-mail for numbers etc. I also have MANY additional early M38 Willys military jeep parts. I have some Dana items, 3 Hood,grill, windshield/frame, Transmission and transfer case, bell housings ,steering column, exhaust manifolds, oil and air filter canister, brake parts, distributor etc.Pass & driver’s seats. I have 6 or 7 original Firestone and Goodyear military tires with NO dry rot. Rims also. Mostly 16″.One or 2 15″. Also,I am willing to sell the entire lot for the right price. Please e-mail for specfics. PAUL”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/1675900344.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This sale includes a repro body. In the first pic is a nice shot of the heater.
“1951 M-38 Jeep serial No. 21347. The vehicle has a title in the State of South Dakota. Jeep was used for many years by Honeywell Corp. at its munitions testing site north of Minneapolis. Body is badly rusted. Frame is OK. Engine is original 24 volt military. Selling as a package deal w BEMAK (phillipine repro) body, front fenders, hood, windshield frame and tailgate. The jeep has not run for 10+ years. The engine, however, is NOT stuck. Also, all the original military data tags are on the dashboard.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(09/23/2009) Looks great!
“1950 WILLYS JEEP CJ-3A. NEWER PAINT, NO RUST CHROME RIMS,3 SPEED TRANS 4 CYL FORD ENGINE.
$4500 OBO SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY”
UPDATE: Josh snatched this up right away. Congrats!
“A solid M38 Military Jeep that is a project. It is all complete, has not run in a few years. I am cleaning the carb now in order to startup the engine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This looks to be a M-38.
“You can see by the picture it is in good shape and runs. It has a clear Nevada title. Drive train original with flathead 4 cyll”
UPDATE: The seller has added a price of $2500
“Well the title explains it all. I want a Jeep Wrangler or CJ WITH A FULL TOP. That runs/stops/drives/ect. If ya have that and want a older willys read on! I basically just want to trade it straight across, If your looking to buy it that’s fine too, I’m looking for around $3200 don’t bother low balling me though I DON’T NEED to sell it. A list of other vehicles I might be interested in will be below …. You can call/text any time before 10:30pm My number is 360-878-6375 my name is Clayton. I can text more pictures too.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1683158650.html
UPDATE: Still Available. Last listed in 2010.
(12/28/2009) Check out that hood on the left. I can’t say I’ve seen that done before! Both of these look rough. I’m not sure if the years are off or if the windshields are wrong.
“Two Willy’s Jeeps for sale. 1 engine Flat Head 6 cycl. Have titles for both. Lots of great parts or put the two together to make one. Price is for both Jeeps. Call 303-254-4554 for more information. I apologize that the pictures are not better, but the jeeps are in a tight spot so I did my best.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3725677118.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was For Trade
Nice looking jeep.
“Recently restored. Would like to trade for a 1930’s or 40’s convertable chevy of ford.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was eBay.
This is Norman. Norman looks good!
“You are bidding on a 1951 M38 military jeep. This jeep runs great and the body is in very good condition. There is a small rust spot on the passenger floor board, about the size of a quarter, I included it in the pictures. The fuel gauge only works when the fuel level gets to 1/2 tank, then it reads accurate. The windshield is cracked due to my nephew sitting on it when I had it down. The transmission, rear-end, and transfer case work flawlessly transitioning in and out of 4-wheel drive and high/low range. The engine starts on first crank and always has. All fluid levels are up to date and get checked routinely. My uncle sold it to my brother and I purchased it from him 2 years ago. I drive the jeep twice per week, once to take my son bird hunting, the other to his baseball game on Thursday nights (approx. 3 miles). It is not street legal so I take it through the neighborhood by my house staying off of the highway. My wife’s car has been sitting out too long and she wants her spot back in the garage and my third garage door only measures 62 inches wide, not wide enough; that is the only reason I am selling it. I tried to locate a title but was unable to do so, the process is simple to acquire a bonded title but cost approx. $150 depending on the value of the vehicle, I did not take this step due to the cost and the amount of time to get it back from the DOT, plus I never needed it to be street legal. The odometer reads 44, 304 miles, not sure if thats accurate.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $4900.
Jim is selling his M-38. It looks straight and rust free!
“Its an original M38 that starts good, runs good, brakes good, looks good, drives good. This Army Jeep runs GOOD, Body real solid for 60 years old-body shows no holes, looks to have had some minor body restoration over the years, Floor pans still original-few little holes only! Hat channels 90% still there, Brakes re-done what ever was needed hoses, lines, shoes etc.., original flat head motor re-built years back, Has a TITLE !”
The seller says this jeep was bought in crates and put together in 1980. That’s certainly an unusual story.
“1951, All stock except, wipers, blinkers, rear backup light,, vinyl seats, vinyl top and roll bar. car was purchased in crates and assembled 1980, mileage 2500 miles, car has not been driven in 2 years.”
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1647638748.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/09/09) It seems like there is something funky about that steering wheel, but I’m not sure what it is. The steps are missing and the back appears patched. It looks rust free.
“1950 m-3 willys jeep,4cy.turbo,4×4.new transmission,5 newtires.soft top.towbar,new plugs and points,needs nothing,runs great.new tag.extra new brake shoes in box,new clutch parts in box.great toy!!!!!!!!!!!!! call 405 672-6824 ask for LARRY garage kept.”
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1649938693.html
UPDATE: Still available. More Pics.
(9/14/09) Three ‘small bugs’ with this, according to the seller.
“This Jeep is ready to tear it up and built to take it. It started as a full body restoration project. Powered by a Buick V-6. Chevy sm420 4 speed tranny with hydraulic clutch. Dana 20 tranfer case, 1983 Toyota diffs. Front has disc brakes and all new bearings, seals, gaskets, 529 gears, ARB air locker with high steer kit. Rear has spool and 529 as well. Full roll cage. Chevy power steering and gear box. Warn 8274 standup winch. Half cab top with rear window. All sitting on a set of 38.5 super swamper boggers with a matching spare. The tires have 95% tread and are grooved and siped for max traction. Rancho rs 5000 shocks. The body is solid and has no rust. All new fuel and brake lines. There are 3 small bugs. The exhaust neads some tlc.The fuel tank and steering gear box each have a small leak. I have a spare gear box and lots of other parts. I also have a complete extra motor that has 300 miles with a bad rod bearing. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE. 360-870-4116”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/1648696760.html
This price doesn’t look too bad.
“Korean war air force issue VIN#21678 was running the day it was parked. needs TLC. comes complete with two military issue hard tops.”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/1642593666.html
Here’s a pretty stock M-38; but, it needs some lovin.
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This jeep is the real thing. It was going to be a project vehicle, but we are moving this summer and now it must go. We were told it was running and the gearbox works good. The starter drags and will not turn over the engine fast enough to start. We haven’t worked on it at all since we have had it, but the previous owner had it running and would be willing to speak to anyone who is interested.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Brett, who’s stealthily become head of the Utah’s ewillys correspondent (so stealthily, that even he doesn’t know it), found this gem … well … someone’s momma loves it.
“THIS WAS MY SONS PROJECT, WHO HAS GONE TO COLLAGE AND DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO FINISH IT. SO I AM GOING TO SELL IT. THE BEAST IS TITLED AS A 1953 JEEP SPECIAL! WE CALL IT THE BEAST YOU DECIDE! I DONT KNOW A LOT ABOUT IT BUT WHAT I DO KNOW I WILL TELL YOU. IT HAS A HOME MADE ALUMINUM BODY, ITS BIG… THE TOP OF THE HOOD IS 5′ TALL AND THE FENDERS ARE AT 51″! YES IT HAS 20’S UNDER IT, THE WHEELS ARE 9:00X20 5 LUG BY 1 1/8″ NUTS 40″ TALL AND CAN BE DUALED OUT! IT HAS SEVERAL NEW PART (FUEL PUMP, MASTER AND SLAVE CYLINDER, STARTER, LED LIGHTS, ETC)THE BEAST HAS A SMALL BLOCK CHEV IN IT THAT STARTS RIGHT UP ON WARM DAYS… STILL NEEDS A BATTERY… OVER ALL IT IS ABOUT 95% DONE AND WILL BE STREET LEGAL TOO!SOME OF THE OTHER ITMES ARE……”
Here’s one Brett forwarded. It’s not the prettiest M-38, but it sounds like it motors around well.
“51 M38 Jeep Willy’s, original F-Head engine rebuilt within last 4 years, new transmission installed in 2009. Runs great, tires in good condition, fun and go anywhere jeep also fun for Moab. Includes soft top with doors and bikini top.Asking $2500 or best offer”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=443&sid=0&tab=list/view&ad=2260481
It looks solid.
“It’s a Korean war era jeep. Runs and drives good with some reparible rust damage. It had a CJ5 or M38A1 overhead valve engine. I had to replace the engine with the original flathead side valve 134L, clean and seal the transmission and transfer case, put original rims on it, reinstall the glass, sand and paint the jeep, put original numbers on hood, replace the electrical and gauges, remake the driver seat frame; clean, sand, seal, and repaint gas tank; rebuild the distributor, new alternator and battery, and rebuilt/converted to 12 volt starter, replaced all fluids, rebuild the carb, new brake master and front brake sheos, repair the emergancy brakes, fix the speedometer gear inside the transfer case rear mount and replace cable with the speedometer guage, and fixed an intake manifold crack. The engine is a 1940s WWII ford GPW jeep engine. It runs perfect with good oil pressure and no smoke. All it needs now to be perfect is a new timing chain. I can hear it raddle a little bit. The seats in the picture does not come with it. An original M38 driver seat frame comes with it instead. thanks, Bryan. cell Phone: 601-862-9873. Email: Bdawgs2007@aol.com.”
http://jackson.craigslist.org/cto/1617413029.html
Here’s another one courtesy of Jean-Sebastien. Bids have reached $9100. No offense to the seller, but I don’t quite understand why someone would modify a ’47 into a M-38 at such a detailed level as this has been done? But, hell, I’ve done plenty of things that didn’t make any sense!
“This is a Collectors 1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A modified to m38 with a military green paint job that is a year old. The seats were done year ago in green canvas. Jeep has a new go devil four cylinder motor that is green to match paint and was installed about year ago. Jeep runs great and has been garaged every winter. It comes with the one year old green canvas top. New unidirectional 7.00-16 Tires and green rims, Paint and Interior are in Great Condition. Everything has been replaced and redone from Brakes, Paint, Interior, Exhaust. The 4×4 works great with the 3 speed T90 transmission. I can provide more pictures on request.”
UPDATE: Looks to have a replacement body. Was $5000. **SOLD**
This looks like it is in very good condition. Not totally stock …
“HAS BEEN SITTING IN GARAGE NEED TO MAKE ROOM COME AND LOOK AT THIS BEAUTY!! HAVE ALL INVOICES OF ALL WORK DONE AND PUT INTO. MAKE ME AN OFFER”
