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Year? M-38 Houston, TX $4500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500 for the holidays.

Autoquest Jeep is selling this vehicle. It’s got a replacement body, but the frame looks to be an M-38 based on the boxed front frame rails. For a good comparison of an M-38 frame vs. a CJ-3A frame check out this image from Was at the Willys M Jeeps site:

Now for the ad …

https://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/houston-m38-army-jeep-project-special/7250387456.html

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“** 1949-1952 M38 Willys Project Army Jeep, green/tan, 4 cyl flathead L motor, 3spd

Info we have is this M38 Army Jeep was restored about 30 yrs ago & was last registered for street use in 1992. Previous owner bought in 1993 to use as a hunting Jeep & was not registered for legal use on the road since that date. Was reported to be running when parked. We would recommend a full servicing @ least or a rebuild to get it back on the road.

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1952 M-38 Grand Junction, CO No Price

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Seller does not want to part this out.

https://westslope.craigslist.org/pts/d/grand-junction-1952-willys-m38/7238931203.html

“Started frame up restoration, lost interest. The tub is in awesome condition, for being almost 70 years old. It is not rusted out. The small parts are done and painted. The floating Dana 44 rear diff is complete with new 5:38 gears. The Dana 25 front diff needs to be assembled. Comes with tailgate, windshield, and hood, also comes with the fully functional original trans and t-case, and a spare trans and t-case. There is also a complete Best Top soft top with soft doors and the frame work. Has a clean Colorado title. Need to sell complete, I will not part it out or sell parts individually. This would be a good starter project for someone looking to go back to factory military or custom flat fender. Parts are easily sourced on the net”

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1947 CJ-2A/M-38 Denver, CO $3800

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This is a mix of M-38 and CJ-2A parts. The f-head isn’t original to either the CJ-2A and M-38.

https://denver.craigslist.org/for/d/denver-willys-jeep-1947/7234793269.html

“1947 Jeep Willys
Runs & drives good
Has original 4 cylinder engine
With only 111000 original miles on it
Manual transmission
4 wheel drive
Clean Colorado title
Tires are 35 x 12.50 R15
I have extra wheels with tires on them”

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Year? M-38 Jackson, MO $1050

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Has a Sears/Allstate-branded Meyers hardtop. Also has a variety of original parts. Might be a good parts rig.

https://semo.craigslist.org/pts/d/jackson-willys-military-jeep/7242918669.html

“M38 Willy’s Jeep. Early 1950s. No title. Good for parts. All data plates on dash. Calls only.”

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1950 M-38 Hemet, CA $12,000

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Has updates.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/hemet-1950-willys-jeep-m38-convertible/7235366557.html

“1950 Willys M38 Jeep. Jeep runs great. Super fun to cruise around town or go off-roading in. Brand new leather top. Many new parts. Fires right up. Have priced them out in this condition and they’re $15K-$25K. $12K takes It”

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1952 M-38 Pittsburgh, PA $19,900

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No photos included in the ad.

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/pittsburgh-1952-m38/7239417397.html

“952 M38 (MC35123). Frame off restoration. 24v (12v ignition). Includes locking hubs, directionals, rifle rack, 24v distributor, wires and spark plugs.”

 
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1952 M-38 Bossier, LA $3800

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800.

(03/20/2020) This old Portland Fire jeep is supposed to run and drive, once the clutch is finished.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1747082655457321

“‘Selling my dream project. Tough times require tough decisions. This is a 1952 M-38 Willys Jeep. 4WD miracle. RUNS AND DRIVES, doesn’t stop great. Brand new clutch. Comes with extras, and a $50 gift card to the Jeep parts store I never got to use! Serous inquiry only, please no tire-kickers. Almost all original. Started life as a Korean war jeep, then went on to be used for the fire dept in Portland. You can see the OD green under the red FD paint. Very cool and nostalgic. Email me with any questions you have, I’ll be happy to answer. Title in hand. $100 deposit. ”

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1952 M-38 Albuquerque, NM $12,000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/08/2020) Has some diamond plating added in multiple places.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1332967560242220

“52 Willys Jeep 4×4. Rebuilt engine, transmission, front and rear differentials and steering. New brakes, wheels and tires . New seats need upholstery. Aluminum radiator and electric cooling fans. Winch mounts front and rear. Call for more info or to take a look.”

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1950 M-38 Conway, SC $3500

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This is powered by an f-head.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/386227339241469

“Jeep willys with a 1955 134 f motor 3speed with high and low 4 wheel drive. Combo of three shifter! Fresh service plugs wires new distributor and battery. Carb kit installed and runs like a Deere lol. Down fall it will run and drive but u need brakes master cylinder is bad and one is ordered from vintage Jeep out of Texas where other parts where purchased. Clean title in hand! Plz send offers and comments wanted to get a value thanks in advance.. FOR SALE… rust isn’t nothing on frame and floor pans have spots . Videos and pic can be asked for if looking to purchase.”

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1952 M-38 Riverhead, NY $5000

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Peter Debella‘s selling this M-38.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724324441769922

“M38 military original condition with rare artic top. 4cyl 24 volt good body, not running great restoration project”
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1952 M-38 Vallejo, CA $3500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/08/2020) Looks like a project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687329385213532/

“I’m selling a 1952 Jeep Willy’s Jeep. Has a manaul transmission and a straight 6 engine. Ran when parked. Key was lost. Selling as is.$3500 firm.”

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1952 M-38 Alabaster, AL $5000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/08/2020) It’s a project. It appears to have a reproduction tub.

https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/d/saginaw-1952-willys-jeep/7224301926.html

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“Listing for a friend. Not my jeep. M38 running jeep serial number 66857 May 1952. Asking $5000. Contact owner at [hidden information]. Located in Alabaster, Al. I looked at the jeep and it is very solid and practically no rust. After consulting other jeep experts we believe it has a early reproduction M38 tub, but these early tubs did not have the cowl battery box or ax/shovel indents in the tub. Jeep comes with over $600 worth of new parts including a CJ wiring harness, manuals and new windshield glass. Would make a great parade jeep, 12 volt, she thinks the brakes were replaced? I did see new brake hoses. Jeep was in the process of being restored up to about 3 weeks ago.”

 

 
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1951 M-38 Drryden, MI $18,500

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Includes a trailer.

https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/d/dryden-willys-jeep/7227308034.html

“I have a 1951 Willys Jeep with military trailer with it, it is a 24 V system and runs well”

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1951 M-38 Wrightwood, CA $8000

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Appears worth a look. Has a variety of updates.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/wrightwood-1951-jeep-willys-m38-4×4/7221914416.html

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“M38 is the military version of the cj3a flatfender. It came from the factory with a stronger boxed frame. and some other minor changes than the civilian model. Look up 1951 specs for cj3a and m38 to see all the differences.

This jeep was converted to 66 corvette 327 v-8 and th350 auto transmission. Has T-18 transfer case . Power steering 12 volt electrical. Manual locking hubs all 4 wheels (easy towing) Ramsey 8000 lb winch. Swing out rear tire and 2 can carrier. Drawtight hitch with drop down ball. 33×12.5×15 tires. Aluminum wheels. 11 inch drum brake conversion. Dana 44 rear axle,Dana 27 front axle. Old style light bar with desert lights ( 4 ) Seats have been changed out to adjustable. Driver side has had wheel well cut and reworked professionally done to make seat adjust 4 more inches rearward. I got it running but needs holly carb rebuilt have kit. Very little rust, floor is rust free. I have title from previous owner it is out of state and has never been in the california sytem. you can register it or make it an off road only vehicle like I planned. $8,000 o.b.o No I wont sale it for $1000 if that’s all you have.”

 
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1952 M-38 Pittsburgh, PA $21,500

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A friend of the seller’s accidentally put in the wrong price on the FB post and now it won’t let him change it, so ignore the “$2150” price. Contact P# is in the text.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/814495475979670/

“Facebook wont let me add the correct price, so thats wrong. READ THE POST FIRST BEFORE RESPONDING ! Im posting for a buddy, call or text him directly, you wont reach him thru this messenger, if u do ill just delete your message.1952 willys m38, title mc35123. Frame off resto. 24 volt system with 12 volt distributer. 24 volt dist included to put back on. Locking hubs, rifle rack and more. Bob, 412 five seven six three three two five. Located near pittsburgh pa. $21,500”

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1952 M-38 Barksdale AFB, LA $5000

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Unclear which Portland city this served.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1747082655457321/

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S”elling my dream project. Tough times require tough decisions. This is a 1952 M-38 Willys Jeep. 4WD miracle. RUNS AND DRIVES, doesn’t stop great. Brand new clutch. Comes with extras, and a $50 gift card to the Jeep parts store I never got to use! Serous inquiry only, please no tire-kickers. Almost all original. Started life as a Korean war jeep, then went on to be used for the fire dept in Portland. You can see the OD green under the red FD paint. Very cool and nostalgic. Email me with any questions you have, I’ll be happy to answer”

 
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M-38 Body on CJ-5 Chassis Canon City, CO $21,000

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This is a combination build of an M-38 body atop a 1969 CJ-5 chassis, including the use of the single lever transfercase.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/336703054300373/

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“Once in a lifetime sell. Need to get something to fit my growing children. Been in my family for 40 years. 1951 MC 23358(plate inside Jeep) M38 1969 cj5 (frame) 6-cyl. 225cid/155hp 2bbl 225 c.i. V6 (engine) D and K (Canon City,CO) engines rebuilt it. 2019 The color is Black Forest green pearl. Paint code KGZ 2012 Jeep Or CHRYS-PGZ/KGZ Gas tank 87 wrangler Dana rear end Paint will need some work. Cracks from my off-road adventures!”

 
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Year? M-38 Nottingham, MD $1500

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Not sure how much value is here.

https://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/d/nottingham-military-m38-jeep-civilized/7209377552.html

“Military M38 Jeep, Body Poor Condition ( Rust) Original Power Train, excellent for parts. $1,500. Husband is interested in all offers from $1,500 down. Also might have other Jeep parts if interested.”

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1952 M-38 Flagler Beach, FL **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $14,500.

Looks nicely restored.

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“This is an Exclnt condtn Korean Era Army Jeep Fully restored. I have had it insured since day one. Ive owned this jeep for about 3 years, and I have lots of paper work on it. In have a Tag on it, a License Plate, its a Antique tag, very low cost. It been restored from the ground up, has military tires, in like new condtn. Mostly original Parts, original windshield , I took it out for a spin a few days ago, put air in the tires, first time in over a year. I have and continue to start this jeep every 6 day. A month ago I took it out for a 40 miles country drive, such fun, lots of honks, heads turning.

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1951 M-38 Evanston, WY $2000

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This M-38 is listed as a 1952, but the plate indicates it had a DOD of March 1951 jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/325663061835769/

“Willys m38 Have original motor correctly numbered for it . Have seat frames , gas tank , full set of m38 wheels and most of the misc. items for it . All fenders and hood is there . Body in good shape except for tailgate area was cut off by someone . Does not run Needs rebuilt and restored . I have spent a couple years gathering the pieces for this Jeep . They are original pieces off of other m38s These are getting harder to find”

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1952 M-38 Heron, MT $14,500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $14,500.

(01/30/2019) This appears in good condition.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/900233203833012/

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“1952 Willys M38 Jeep/ I am the third owner of this outstanding Willy’s/Overall condition exterior and interior is excellent/ NO CANCER/1000 miles on professional rebuilt L head original engine/ I had my shop restore it about 10 years ago. Always starts, runs smooth, doesn’t leak anything, dual 12 volt batteries, like new Bestop vinyl cab with doors and large zippered rear door, drop down tailgate, Jerry can with carrier, spare tire with carrier, always garaged, 8,000 lb Warn winch with remote, all gauges and lights work (sometimes the fuel gauge can be intermittent), military style tires are 95%, roll bar, heater that will keep you warm. Fold down back seat. I bought this Willy’s from the farmers family that bought it from the military. He parked it in his shop and I parked it in my shop. This was a western Washington vehicle which means no road salt or chemicals. As you can see in the pics, this is a very sweet M38 owned and used by adults. No teenybopper hack job here”

 

 
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1952 M-38 Pittsburgh, PA **SOLD**

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Update: **SOLD** Was $21,000.

Bob asked me to list his M-38 that’s for sale. He’s got more pics, but I don’t have the bandwidth at the moment to download them. You can contact him at 412 576 3325

“1952 M38 (MC35123). Frame off restoration. 24v (12v ignition). Includes locking hubs, directionals, rifle rack, 24v distributor, wires and spark plugs.”

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Year? M-38 Kenai, AK $14,000

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UPDATE: Seller has been consistent on the price. Still Available.

(01/04/2016) Looks solid.

“1949 Willy Jeep. Frame up restoration. Call for details. ”

http://kenai.craigslist.org/cto/5370107317.html

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Year? M-38 Enumclaw, WA $10,000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(07/19/2020) Lots of updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/727268427846491/

“New motor 350 chevy / trans turbo 350 auto/ tcase model 20 converted to model 18 3.8 kit drivelines new from drivelines northwest & more .dana 30 front 44 rear 5.38 spool rear lock right front 35 15.5 15 swampers many extra parts TRAILER IS INCLUDED with full price NO TRADES . Will sell top separately.”

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1952 M-38 Missoula, MT $3500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(02/02/2020) Runs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/558115855108108/

“1952 Willy’s M-38 for sale. It has a 3 speed with a high-low transfer case and a flathead 4 engine. I’ve had it for about 3 years and haven’t driven it much. I actually used it to plow snow a few times. It’s in rough shape, but wouldn’t take too much to make it nice. Even when not running for over a year, it fires up right away. The engine needs some tuning, but I think it’d run well with some TLC.”

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