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This is a CJ-3A that’s been nicely altered into a M-38 clone.
“1953 M38 CLONE, Rust free, 225 V6, Over drive,”
This looks in good condition.
“1951 WILLYS MODEL 38, 1951 Jeep M38 made by Willys. Desert sand, black canvas top with doors. Good military tread tires and canvas seat covers. Working wipers and military black out lights. Same owner for 11 years. For more information please call Roger or Bob at 229-382-4750″
View all the pics at AutoTrader
The seller has a variety of parts …
“For Size Willey’s Jeep Parts One is a M38 and the other is a CJ-2A Motor runs Have lots of misc parts. Too many to list. See the pictures below. I have the body and front clip for the frame pictured below. If there is something that you are interested in or have any questions, e-mail through craig’s list.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/1451862604.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
Here are two jeeps for sale, but only one is pictured.
“willys jeeps 1 1952 m38 complete off boy rest near mint cond also included 1946 cj2a both go same time”
This looks well maintained. The top has at least one sizeable hole in the back.
“1952 JEEP WAS TOLD IT WAS SAME AS MILITARY IT HAS FLATHEAD FOUR JEEP MOTOR 3SPD TRANS WITH HIGH LOW AND IN OUT 4X4 TRANS CASE THIS VEHICLE RESOTRATION IS 6 YEARS OLD IT HAS SOME FLAWSA IN PAINT BEHIND FRT FENDER PAINT HAS 2 SPOTS THAT NEED TO BE FIXED FOR A PERFECT PAINT JOB AND AS YOU WILL SEE IN PICS THE INTERIOR IS NOT DONE ANDREAR WINDOWS IN SOFT CAB NEED TO BE REPLACED. NOW FOR THE GOOD STARTS GREAT IDLES PERFECT ACCELERATES WELL SHIFTS GOOD CLUTCH IS GOOD TRANSFER CASE WORKS TIRES ARE GOOD (ALITTLE WEATHERCHECKED) RUNS DOWN THE ROAD STRAIGHT IS A VERY CLEAN PIECE AND NOT MUCH LEFT TO MAKE IT PERFECT. QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 320-732-4098 NEAL”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Well, the price is right, but some of the customizations are, well, ouch! Just look at the driver’s side mod and the hood mod.
“For sale 1952 willys jeep runs good body needs some work. has 200 ford 6 cyl engine 3 speed standard transmission lock out hubs”
This looks pretty nice.
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1951 M38 DEL. 12-1-51. GROUND UP RESTORATION 2006 805 MILES. EQUIP. GUN SCABBORD WINTER TOP, SNORKEL KIT, AXE AND SHOVEL ALL NOS PARTS USED AT RESTORATION WITH NEW RUBBER COMPONENTS. Jeep came from Korean Conflict and has 5 bullet holes under driver seat. Please contact Don Hall at Willy’s Restoration (541-336-5869 – restorer) in Toledo, OR, or Mark (650-353-0987- Owner). Jeep is located in Toledo, OR.”
http://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/1439188183.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
There’s been a variety of upgrades on this jeep.
“… When we first got this jeep, it was in pretty rough shape and close to 100 holes were filled in on the body from various things being mounted/removed over the years (blackout lights, etc etc) Virtually all of the work to it was done by either myself, my stepbrother, or a pro shop. I cant remember exactly how many miles are on it “after build”, but I’m guessing the motor/rebuilt tranny has about 5k, the brake system (entirely replaced at time of conversion) about 2k, tires about 2k. again, this is a toy that was hardly ever used.
Here’s the parts list: Chevy 305 HO from a mid 80’s Camaro Z28 installed by Joe White’s Performance Automotive (THE place to go back in the day) motor had to be canted and fenders pushed out to make fit. remote oil and fuel filters, extra griffin aluminum racing radiator we never installed comes with it. the motor had less than 500 miles on it when we got it, Corvette clutch and pressure plate in 3 speed manual transmission, factory twin stick transfer case, custom rear drive shaft with CV joint built by Austin Drive Train, factory dana 25 front axle with Warn premium hubs, factory dana 30 rear axle with Detroit Locker, 5.13 gears front/rear, 11″ drum brake conversion all the way around (now it stops right!) with new master cylinder at time of install …..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(08/26/09)
“46 willys low hood cj3a jeep. new paint forest green. sbc400 w/turbo 400 auto trans and dana 20 trans case. dana 44 rear end, disc brake 30 front end. springs off 76 cj outside of frame in the back. re-inforced frame,power steering, bucket seats, back seat, 33×12.5×15 tires with about 85-90 % tread.MSD ignition,4 core radiator, new dual exhaust, bedliner inside, dual tanks,cb,cd player with marine cover, sealed beam led taillights. jeep is loaded and way cheaper than u could ever build. very nice. Never had a top on other than bikini top. keywords cj, jeep, willys, low hood,”
This looks good.
“Jeep is in excellent running condition. Remanifactured carb. New brake wheel cylinders and new master cylinder. Relined gas tank. Engine and transmissions in excellent condition. Military tires with spare. Many new parts.”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/1428871137.html
It looks good, but the image compression makes the body look rough.
“1951 Willys M38 World War II Army Jeep. Parade quality. 30 cal. resin machine gun for looks. Drives and runs good. Call for more information or to see (608) 362-3267.”
http://janesville.craigslist.org/cto/1424880569.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
It’s rough.
“jeep runs needs carrier bearings in the rear end and a drive line made I have the old one that got twisted in half , it has A aluminum hard top willing to trade for 35,36,or 37inch tires with 16 inch rim or guns, or dirt bike”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
It doesn’t run, but the body looks good.
“For sale. 1952? willys jeep, good body , Has flat head engine cracked block, doesnt run. $1500.00 OBO”
This might be in pretty good shape. I can’t quite tell how good from the pics. I can tell it’s not a CJ-2A though …
“1952 Jeep CJ2A Flat Fender~Chevy 4 Cyl~Soft Top~Too Many extras to list!! Must see to truly appreciate!! $3500. OBO
Tom~971-409-4266”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/1400201036.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
“Great shape low rust runs great.needs brakes reworked and synchros in saginaw transmission.was built for off road endurance racing.Has stainless steel front bumper and tow bar on front.A TRULY Rare find in this good of shape!!!!!was employed by U.S. NAVY.Top fits great a must see to appreciate all the extras.”
The flattie looks to be a M-38, so the year should be 1950 or later. The other I’m guessing to be a M-38a1. It’s a bizarre parking job.
“The red jeep ran when i got it 5yrs ago. The drive train worked good too. It has a title. The yellow jeep has the motor taken out of it and is in the back of it same with the front clip. The drive train is good on it though. It dosent have a title. I was gana take the two and make on nice one. And take the rest of the other one and make a trailer for it. I will bring them to denver for you for an extra 300. If you have any questions feel free to ask @ mrdobrinski@gmail.com”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1394252181.html
UPDATE: I dropped by the seller’s house today to check this jeep out. Kim’s father is the actual seller and Kim is selling it for him. Both father and son rebuild wagon’s, with Kim specializing in Sheep Wagons (see pic to the right). I suspect the large Basque population in southern Idaho (5th largest community of Basques in the world) fosters this unusual hobby (at least I’ve never seen these anywhere else).
As for the jeep, it turns out to be a pretty stock M-38 that runs. It’s got some rough edges and needs some paint. It’s got the dual battery setup. It could use new seat covers and a new gas tank and a few other items. A professional mechanic has done some work on it and can provide more specific information.
UPDATE: Was $4800.
It looks like a great old M-38.
“
This is a good running and driving jeep. Most of the military equipment is present and in good condition. 4 cylinder flat head 134 C.I. “Go Devel” engine with correct MC serial number. Borg/Warner T98 transmission & T18 transfer case. 24 volt electrical system, water proof ignition system, all blackout and convoy lights work, radium face’s on gauges, dataplates and body I.D. tag in great condition including plate for fording cable, fuel filler neck extension, engine lift bracket, master cylinder heat shield, fittings for fuel primer, vented for fording kit, headlight guards, mounts for rifle scabbord on windshield, original Scheller steering wheel (but it’s cracked), spare wheel mount, 5 correct rims, trailer receptical, footman loops and top bow stoage brackets, rear seat mounts, pioneer tool mounts, pintel hitch….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2950.
Some paint will really make a difference with this jeep.
“This jeep is in running condition and is a driver. It is missing the front bumper and has no top. Restoration ready. Also includes many extra parts. California car so there is no rust. This car is located on the Oregon coast close to Seaside. Note it is a flat fender..I will list as many pics as I can. Please call for more information and details. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
This looks good for $1000.
“I have a 1952 flat fender willys jeep for sale. Needs to be finished, lots of new parts.Motor overhauled, 1000.00 OBO.”
These look pretty rough.
“3 willys jeeps, one is an m38 body is rusted out have title, not running, 98% complete
The other two I am not sure of the year. not complete, no title, 3 motors and some extra parts would like to sell all for $2500.00 obo”http://www.ewillys.com/wp-admin/post-new.php
http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/1377861928.html
UPDATE: Was $1000. **SOLD**
(09/13/2009) It doesn’t run. I can’t tell for sure, but it might hade an overdrive.
“1951 Willys Jeep. Was running when parked in 1987. Clean Title. Right front wheel will not turn. Some rust. Good project Jeep. Have original wheels. $1000.00 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
The seller lists both 1951 and 1952 as the years of this jeep.
“1951 willys m38 original with windshield,missing radiator,fan,batteries,stored last 8 years in my shop since early 80’s in a barn,never restored,no money need cash but wont give last flat fender”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This looks more like a M-38 to me, but I can’t tell conclusively.
“
1952 Jeep CJ3A. This jeep has a 1955 F head engine instead of the original flat head engine. I have lots of extra parts I bought at a military auction many years ago. I have a soft top for it. This Jeep has NO rust and ran great last time I went hunting in it which was 1994. it has been stored inside ever since. Even the interior is good. I put in a new gas tank with non corrosive liner. It needs a battery and most likely will need a carburetor rebuild from sitting so long and will have years of trouble free hunting or whatever. It’s not fast (max 50 mph) but it will climb a tree.”
Lots and lots of detailed updates to this rig.
“1951 WILLY’S M38 JEEP (ROCK CRAWLER) -This vehicle is registered, insured, and street driven CHASSIS: -Stock frame that has been boxed and lengthened about 12” -8 point roll cage -Stock front bumper, custom rear bumper, laser cut eyelets at all four corners with huge clevises -Custom square tube transmission cross member SUSPENSION: -BDS 4” lift Wrangler leaf springs with urethane bushings -BDS boxed 2” lift shackles -BDS pro series shocks …. Thanks! Anthony dicksonracing188@yahoo.com, bfil9@yahoo.com (505)328-2731 (505)903-2469”