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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/21/2017) This jeep apparently has some history.
“1955 M38 A1 Jeep used at Camp Pendleton Marine Base as an Officer transport. All original, no rust, in very good condition, new tires, original dash plaques, seats redone in camo, has back seats that can easily be removed, runs great, great collector Jeep with history.”
https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/1955-m38-a1-camp-pendleton/6345079287.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/26/2017) A factory bed conversion for a CJ-5? Anyone ever run across that? It’s listed as a 1952, but it has CJ-5 grille and body at the very least. Looks like a ventilating windshield, too (thanks Dave).
“1952 Jeep Willys
Factory flatbed conversion in 1957
Professionally refurbished engine
Runs good”
https://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-jeep-willys/6309250329.html
Could be worth a look.
“1952 M38A1 Jeep and M100 trailer package for sale. Jeep runs and drives. 12 volt conversion started. Jeep does have rust in normal spots on floorboard. Floor pans can easily be purchased online. Jeep also comes with tow bar. M100 trailer is in the best condition I’ve seen one. I Can break apart package. Jeep $3000 or Tralier $1800. Come and
get them before I decide to restore them.”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/1952-willys-m38a1-jeep-and/6342804439.html
Might not be a bad price.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys-38-military-jeep/6339060413.html
“Excellent condition 1953 military jeep. This vehicle is 95%+ original equipment. Running gear all original from the engine through the axles. Exceptions: Generator changed to an alternator, 12 volt system, ignition system upgraded, overdrive unit added to transfer case, military style taillights still in place, but, civilian type taillights have added. Vacuum wipers have been replaced with electric. Military seats have been replaced with civilian. Original military wheels and tires have been replaced with civilian. Non-military top and roll bar installed. Some chrome trim.
Looks like it has some value.
https://boise.craigslist.org/pts/d/m38a1-cj5-willys-military/6339554945.html
“This is a 1952 M38A1C military jeep. it’s also a rare artillery version. This was before the CJ5 came out but they shared the same DNA. has the original hood numbers. previous owner wanted it preserved. that was my intention but the buyer backed out of our deal.
I restored and still own one of these and they are a beautiful piece of history. Vets love them. Sadly the wife says no more to my military collecting and it has to go. If she said it then it must be true.
it’s restorable or would be good for parts to finish yours. the rolling chassis has the body, fuel tank, front clip, windshield, bumper, complete grill, pintle hook, radiator and seats. The T90 transmission and Dana 18 transfer case are present but removed, and it has a rare valuable Rancho overdrive attached. Driveshafts are there. Top bows are of the CJ5 civilian era. it’s remarkably rust free on the tub, grill, windshield and fenders, except the tub was cut around the cowl and the tool box is rusted out. i’m sure the hat channels need attention. Many valuable and very hard to find parts are still on this.
what is missing: no canvas or top, bumperettes, bellhousing, no engine or attached engine parts, ebrake drum or handle, or spare tire carrier. These are still available aftermarket and easy to find.
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Ted spotted this nice looking Fire Pumper Brush jeep on Hemmings.
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jeep/cj5/1820774.html
“1952 Willys Jeep/ M38A1 (former Military/early CJ) converted to Brush Fire pumper somewhere along the way. I don’t have much history on this vehicle. But, Drives great, pump disconnected for now, but does work. New Paint 2 years ago. (NOTE; PHOTOS SHOW FORMER UPPER HOSE TRAY, HOSE REEL AND TANK WHICH HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND SCRAPPED, REPLACED WITH SECOND SEAT IN REAR WITH MATCHING FRONT SEAT UPHOLSTERY) Now a GREAT truck for parades with the family, cruising the beach, hills, or wherever. Fits in any garage!
No pics provided. It’s most likely a CJ-3B, CJ-5, CJ-6 or M-38A1.
“Jeep willys in very good running condition hard top and snowplow no rust everything works garage kept.”
https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys/6332051479.html
Looks nicely rebuilt.
“Bought It From The U.S. Govt. In 1985 With less Than 33,000 Miles. Have Put Less Than 200 Miles On It Since. It Has Had Tender Loving Care Since And Has Been Garaged Since Day 1. All Body Parts Were Removed, Repaired, And Painted Before Reassembling.
Tub Was Sandblasted On The Inside, As Well As Other Parts. It Has New Beachwood Canvas Co. Upholstery-Original Canvas. New Bestop Tiger Top, New Tinted Glass In Windshield, New Rubber Parts, Basecoat Clearcoat Paint. Converted To 12 Volt, With GM Alternator, Rebuilt 12V Jeep Starter-Starts With Key, Not Old Floor Lever. New Distributor, And Complete Rewire-Used A Painless Kit. Has An ATM Fuse Block. Has An Optima Battery. New Hubs-Selectro. Has A 1″ Rancho Lift Kit-Just Because Did Not Want Old 13 Leaf Originals. Rancho Steering Stabilizer. New Brakes And Shocks All Around, Inc. Wheel Cylinders and Park Brake. All New Gauges Except Speedo. Gas Tank Was Like New When I Got The Jeep. It Runs Very Well, And Always Starts Easily. Needs A Larger Original Type Steering Wheel. NO RUST EVER!
This Is Not A Highway Cruiser, Has Very Low Gears-Overdrive Units Are Available For These Jeeps. Reason For Selling: I Never Use It, and My Kids Can’t Use It. Have Had It Priced At $8650, But Would Like To See It Go Before Winter. New Price Is $7500 Cash. PS It Got A Trophy For Best Jeep At Our Local Car Show This Year, Had Lots Of Lookers..”
https://montana.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys-m38a1/6323938864.html
This is interesting. It was sold by the Perfection Stove Company out of Cleveland, OH.
“M38A1 Power Plant Heater Kit, NOS, Just Opened the original crate, unique, mint, perfect
Ordinance Part 7358726, dated 11/53, the wood crate measures 27″x20″x21″.
$500 FIRM”
https://helena.craigslist.org/atq/d/m38a1-power-plant-heater-kit/6266090895.html
Looks in good shape.
“all original military jeep,every thing works, low mi.excellent condition,.Antique plates.”
https://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/d/military-jeep/6325892128.html
Includes a Meyer half cab.
“*Jeep rebuilt in 2015, body off frame, frame and body sandblasted then primed and painted, runs good, currently registered in Rhode Island (no titles in RI for vehicles this old, BUT I can provide copy of current RI reg and bill of sale) driven weekly, NEVER driven in snow/salt or on beach since rebuild, always stored in garage
*4 cylinder F-head, 12 volt, electronic ignition, heater (not original), new head gasket/head shaved, in 2016, new canvas front seat covers/cushions Beachwood Canvas
*jeep has an early civilian CJ5 cowl/hood, fuel tank & carb, homemade rear seat (just being honest), Dual-Matic lockout hubs.
*black steel 1/2 cab with steel doors in good shape, windows work, and comes with new top bows and bow hardware for a canvas top.
*5000 lb winch, on 2″ tube, wired for, and mounts front or rear, and the rear has a fabricated 2″ bolt on receiver (and will come with pintle hitch mount), front bumper also has 2” receiver.
*miscellaneous extras come with jeep too“
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-m38a1-military-jeep/6312819185.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/29/2017) Could be worth a look.
“FOR SALE 1954 WILLYS M38A1. RUNS GOOD. HAS THE ORIGINAL 4 CYLINDER MOTOR. HAS NEW 2ND GEAR SYNCHROS/BEARINGS. HAS ALUMINUM RADIATOR INSTALLED BUT I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL RADIATOR THAT CAME WITH IT. HAS GOOD RUBBER ALL THE WAY AROUND. I DO NOT HAVE THE TOP FOR IT BUT I DO HAVE THE DOORS AND THE FRAME FOR THE TOP. NEEDS WORK DONE ON THE SEATS.”
https://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys-m38a1/6289812868.html
Listed as a 1955, it is either a 1952 or early 1953 based on the hinged grille. The 2nd jeep for $500 is a CJ-5, not an M-38A1.
“Jeep project, I bought this jeep at auction and was told it had been running in the last few years. I got into bad gas and gave up. It is complete and has a military id plate but not titled yet. I have fuel tank out and it is in restorable condition. There is a similar year body that could go with purchase for an additional $500.”
https://charlottesville.craigslist.org/cto/d/50s-jeep/6317789060.html
UPDATE: Reminder … Bids will be accepted until October 10th.
“The Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department will be receiving sealed bids for the sale of a 1953 Willy’s Jeep. For questions or an appointment to see this unit call
and leave a message and someone will contact you. Sealed bids must be received no later than 7pm on October 10, 2017. Bids can mailed to: The Town of Broome Fire Department 453 State Route 145 Middleburgh, NY 12122. Envelopes must be clearly marked “JEEP BID”. The Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department has the right to reject any and all bids at their discretion. Some equipment in photos not included in sale.”
https://catskills.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys-jeep/6308551104.html
Looks good.
“Restored M38A1. Antique License Plate, drive on road. Over $21,000 paid in parts/service(receipts). Engine, Carburetor, Trans, Transfer case, Front/Rear Axles rebuilt by “Army Jeep Parts”. Have military top also. Exhaust manifold & Exhaust, New Brakes, New Windshield, New Tires, 4 WWII Helmets and liners, Seat Belts, New Electrical wiring, New Fuel Tank & lines, New Seat canvas.”
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willy-m38a1/6302442881.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
“For Sale USMC M38A1, MRC- 83 radio jeep, fabricated at the Marine corps supply center, Albany Georga, needs some things to finish, radiator, front drive shaft, battery, fuel tank, windshield, does run, brakes and brake lights working, and head and tail lights working.changed to 12volt”
Mark Smith from Sellajeep, warjeeps, and jeep truck forward these gov liquidation.com jeeps for sale. All of them are good looking. See them all at this link of individually below.
Tim’s got this M-38A1 and Trailer for sale.
“1954 M38A1 WILLYS JEEP & TRAILER COMBO FOR SALE: $9,000, OR JEEP: $8500 & Trailer: $1000
*Jeep rebuilt in 2015, body off frame, frame and body sandblasted then primed and painted, runs good, currently registered in Rhode Island (no titles in RI for vehicles this old, BUT I can provide copy of current RI reg and bill of sale) driven weekly, NEVER driven in snow/salt or on beach since rebuild, always stored in garage
*4 cylinder F-head, 12 volt, electronic ignition, heater (not original), new head gasket/head shaved, in 2016, new canvas front seat covers/cushions Beachwood Canvas
*jeep has an early civilian CJ5 cowl/hood, fuel tank & carb, homemade rear seat (just being honest), Dual-Matic lockout hubs
*black steel 1/2 cab with steel doors in good shape, windows work, and comes with new top bows and bow hardware for a canvas top (no canvas)
*5000 lb winch, on 2″ tube, wired for, and mounts front or rear, and the rear has a fabricated 2″ bolt on receiver (and will come with pintle hitch mount), front bumper also has 2″ receiver
*miscellaneous extras come with jeep too
*trailer: early 1950’s civilian, round fenders, true 4′ X 6′ bed (which fits an ATV), amateur restoration in 2016, 2″ ball mount, 2″ X 6″ oak side rails, canvas cover
*Reason for selling: ready for a new challenge, like a flat fender Willys”
https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-m38a1-army-jeep-and/6312767129.html
This includes an onboard welder. However, the grille is not on hinges like a ’52 grille ought to be.
“1952 Willys M38A1 Jeep. $2000 I have the soft top and door frames. Jeep is 24 volt system with on board wielder and twin stick transfer case.”
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/for/d/1952-willys-m38a1/6309904148.html
Runs, but needs some work.
“1954 Willys Jeep M 38A1 Brush Truck
runs
need brakes and a gas tank
12 volts”
https://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/d/1954-willys-jeep-m38a1-brush/6293269390.html
Might be worth a look.
“BARN FIND!!! All original- never modified. Command car with radios. And ultra rare artic kit. (Southwind heater) 95% rust free. Currently not running- but easy restoration. Clean tn title.”
https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys-m38-a1-military/6302218818.html
Could be a rarish Ford-of-Canada-built M-38A1.
“1952 M38A Military Jeep built by ford in canada. Restorable condition. All original equipment i tact, including original tires and 16″ wheels. Needs floors replaced but out side panels good. Unrestored and not running. $2000.00 text”
https://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/d/military-jeep-1952-m38a1/6295496355.html
Lacks an engine, but apparently has some new parts.
“Jeep has many new parts but no engine, but I great shape for restoration. Make an offer or let’s work a trade!”
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/1954-m38a1-jeep/6298399644.html
Charles shared this cool photo of M-38A1s readied for airdrops that was posted to http://www.vintagemilitarytrucks.com/M38A1-Willys-Jeep_airdrop-2_warehouse.jpg
