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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Here’s another ‘Cool’ jeep from Cali.
“This is a 1952 Willys Army jeep in need of a restore. It has never been restored. The engine indicates it was rebuilt in occupied Japan. It’s located in Cool, California, half way between Auburn and Placerville in Gold Country. Bring cash and pick up this awesome project car! Here’s a link to some photos: ”
This has some dents, but might be worth a look at this price.
“clear title .all original .$2500 obo plz call for info 832-368-3017”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2355893347.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
This is wonderfully odd.
“I am reposting in an attempt to attach some pics . this is a 53 willys jeep , it is rough but runs strong ! the front end will need work and the brakes need work . the transmision shifts and works fine along with the transfer case. 1,100.00 obo ! would like it gone by sunday if possible!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
It looks like there might be a little rust around the front edge of the fender.
“1954 Willys M38A1C Jeep for sale
The cutout in the windshield is for the barrel to stick out (the Jeep does not come with a gun or a gun mount).
This is a military Jeep with AROUND 45,000 original miles.
THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A TITLE, SOLD WITH BILL OF SALE ONLY.
Body is in good shape with very little rust as you can see in the photos.
I bought it 4 or so years ago and got it running and frankly it didn’t run that bad but it does need a carborator rebuild. We drove it around the field, parked it back in the garage and haven’t touched it since!
This Jeep has the original 24 volt system and has a place for 2 batteries just in front of the windshield.
I was going to restore it but I have enough other projects that I will never get to and it would be nice to have the room!
This vehicle has a lost title from the previous owner and is sold with a bill of sale only.
Let’s talk about the title for a minute… YES this vehicle has been titled to a private owner.
The lady that I purchased this vehicle from has promised me for the past several years that she would send me the title and never has, I have called her literally hundreds of times with no luck.
So the title is lost.
I have a rough looking Xerox copy of the title when it was owned by the Museum of the Great Planes but not the current title.
So really it is a lost title and it has been titled in private hands.
I have a Xerox copy of the title… The vehicle was sold to the City of Lawton OK for the Museum of the Great Planes April 12, 1977 from the US Government. The vehicle was sold to the previous owner sometime in the early ’80s. The vehicle was last tagged in 2003. The owner died sometime around 2004 and the Jeep sat for a couple of years. I purchased the vehicle from the Mother of the previous owner in July of 2006.
On one part of the title is says 1953 but that has been covered up and is typed as a 1954… so upon further investication here is what I found:
The VIN number is 77369, the unit # is 433 Manufactured by WIllys Motors Date November 1954 Contract # G2758-8358319.”
This sounds like a must sell situation.
“1952 Overland M38 A1 Jeep. Moving soon and don’t have the time to restore this properly. Frame is in *excellent* condition, no rust. Needs some bodywork on rear panel and left-front fender, otherwise ready for primer-paint. Mostly complete though missing random parts like seat cushions, generator, gauges, and other little odds/ends. Transmission and transfer case recently rebuilt (can’t verify though they shift fine and oil was clean). Engine rebuilt though I don’t know how much mileage or when. Cyl head needs new valves and guides since they rusted from sitting in damp environment. If you have questions please ask, email for quickest response. $1500 firm. You won’t find one in better condition.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/cto/2348484080.html
No pics provided, but might make a good parts vehicle.
“1955 Jeep M38A with rebuild manual. Complete parts with out engine. Also spare parts and body is in good shape. Please call Sam 991-8642. $300.00 OBO Please no emails.”
This appears solid.
“Willy’s jeep project, vehicle runs, 24-Volt, body & tub is in great shape, clear Colorado Title
$3000 / or best offer. NO TRADES. Call 970-531-2481 for details. Leave message.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2348392428.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/24/2011) This looks like a good restoration candidate.
“Nice original 1953 Military Jeep. OD green with Army Stars. $4500.00 firm. Runs and drives strong, title in hand. Or trade for diesel truck. Serious inquire only. Call 619-417-0693. Leave message.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/for/2341560129.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“THIS JEEP IS PREETY MUCH STOCK W/ F MORTOR 3 SPEED 4/W…NEW 12V ALT SYS. NEW SHAKLES AND BUSHINGS.,,NEW EX. PIPE & MUFFLER, CARB REBUILT.. ELCT FUEL PUMP..REG. UNTIL 2012 .. AND MORE,, RUNS REAL SWEET..HV SPARE & HV DOORS, THE TOP IS A LITTLE ROUGH.. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700
hmmmm …. scratches head …. what happened here?
“Rock Solid M38A1 Jeep with later Ford engine. NOT Running, I haven’t fooled with it. Welded steel body, NO Rust!!! Big tires. Great start to build a MUDDER. You take it from here. $700 / Trade Try Me.”
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
“1953 Willy M38A1 For Sale, Original rims included. $2500.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** $1850.
This looks like a good restoration project.
“Runs and drives nicely with original 24 volt system. Good tires does not overheat just tuned up with new coil carburetor rebuild plugs and points. Pretty straight Jeep with little rust. Has had some panels replaced in past. Sunny California history from estate. Bill of Sale. Includes a bare frame with new springs and Oregon 1953 Title. Selling cheap to raise money to finish my other project. Includes rear military tail lights not shown in picts. More pictures on request.”
Lawrence has decided to sell his hinged grille 1952 M-38A1. I’ve gotten to know Lawrence over the past few weeks and I feel comfortable saying that this M-38A1 should be in excellent mechanical shape. You might remember Lawrence’s other jeeps, which I featured here.
As an ex-army motor pool and ex jeep dealer mechanic, Lawrence knows his way around jeeps very well. He’s also a practical guy and as such, has replaced the normal gearing in his jeep with more road friendly 4:27 gears along with an overdrive. The beachwood canvas top and seats are pretty new. He switched the stock carb for a holley, as he prefers that carb. He’s replaced the standard bellcrank with a custom version that he invented which pivots on tapered bearings (if you want one, just let me know); along with the bell crank, he improved the stock steering so that the jeep responds well on the road. This has been converted to 12 volt, though it came with an unusual 24 volt heater which Lawrence believes was installed by the army (and in the process they removed the battery box).
If you are looking for a M-38A1 that can pass for stock, but can also be a dependable road jeep, you might consider calling Lawrence at 828-287-5275. He was thinking of a price in the $7k neighborhood.
I only have these 2 pics.
This looks pretty good. I bet with a coat of green paint this could look very good.
“This jeep is all original. Has a title and is 95 percent complete. I spent approximately 8k eleven years ago restoring it. It has been sitting outside in the weather. It needs the canvas all the way around and someone with time to work on it. If you are interested call me at 727 7485264. Thank you.”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/2285614027.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
Get this running, paint it green, and you’ll have a nice M-38A1.
“1953 WILLYS, 4×4 M38-A1 MILITARY JEEP. VERY RARE “ARCTIC” JEEP “this is what i know”. ORIGINAL MILITARY METAL REMOVABLE HARD TOP. used by Military, Civil Defense and Sheriff. ORIGINAL FACTORY 4 CYL ENGINE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. CORRECT MILITARY POWER BRAKES. 136,173 MILES. RUNNING WHEN PLACED IN STORAGE. TIRES COULD BE BETTER. NO UNDER RUST. ALL GLASS IS INTACT. TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING FINE AND NO LEAKS. NEEDS SOME TLC TO GET BACK IN SHAPE AGAIN. CLASSIC VINTAGE AND TIMELESS – RARE JEEP. THIS IS THE REAL THING. No Battery, As Is, Has a Clear Pink Slip. Shipping. the 1953 Jeep/Willys Buyer is responsible for all shipping. Pick up by a Car Hauler or pull by Car dolly.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(01/09/2011) Brett’s neighbor is selling this Willys. Brett reports that, ‘He never restored it but has always maintained it. It isn’t much to look at but runs great. The floors are shot and plated over and there is some body rust. But it is a good runner.’
“1953 M38-A1 Jeep. New tires, running well, completely rewired ~15 years ago. This is a Korean war era military jeep that is largely stock, strong original power-train, a great find for a complete military restore. This jeep has been a member of the family and now that it gets driven less I would hate to see it go to waste and ruin parked out side the house. Its needs a good home and I need the space.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This roll cage has some really tight corners. The rest of this looks pretty sound, though there are some dings and dents.
“1953 M38A1 Jeep – Roll cage, Ramsay 8000 lb PTO Winch, Tow Bar”
It looks like this has an unusual dash.
“SUMMER FUN AND A GREAT TOY!!!!!!! Jeep is in GREAT condition, has a small noise in the motor, the rest of the running gear is in good shape….. Interior is in great shape….Needs a new home, WE ARE SELLING DUE TO HAVING TO MANY TOYS $2000.00 OBO Call Ken @ 406-595-7188.”
http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/2259443173.html
It runs, drives and has a plow!
“61954 Willy’s Jeep with plow L-head 4cyl
Runs, drives 4 wheel drive works well.
Used to plow my driveway all winter.
Body is rough tub is homemade. Side and rear glass busted not much electrical works was converted to 12v it does charge.
Drivetrain is complete and functional plow goes up and down.
price is firm
Call Joel 603-381-9889”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2258693180.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(02/11/2011) It runs, drives, has plow. Needs fuel pump. Has funky dashboard.
“M38A1 Military Jeep, 4×4, 4 cylinder, 3 speed manual transmission, 2 stick transfer case, tires still hold air, has a snow plow installed. Has a new battery, jeep run’s and drives but needs a fuel pump. has some rust under fuel tank, body clean though. no roof . has windshield frame with glass from newer jeep. No seats, This jeep is in great condition for its age and would be easy to restore, asking 1500. OBO … delivery possible at additional cost”
This includes a plow.
“Runs, Drives…’Won’t Stop” Original Engine. Original Trans. Twin Shifter. Original Rears. All in Working order. Equipped with unknown brand cable driven 4/5′ plow. Please call 410-279-1808.”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/2253537525.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(01/12/2011) This looks pretty solid. It might make a good restoration project given it is still 24 volt.
“i have a 1952 willys m38a1 military jeep. it is all original with rebuilt engine transmission and transfer case that have no miles on them. this project is almost done does not run, just needs someone to finish it. has original four cylinder with 24 volt military electrical system would be easy to swap to 12 volt. has very minimal surface rust for how old it is. i am going to start working on it a little bit soon cleaning up the rust and getting it painted original military green so the price will go up accordingly. it is all exactly how it was when it served in the military great project have to see it to appreciate. has tow bar so it can be towed without trailer but i would use a trailer. jeep is just going to sit in my shop for a long time before i get to it and i want someone to appreciate it has lots of extra parts and original equipment. i had a friends uncle look at it and he is an expert in old military jeeps and he said this jeep in this condition could go for 5k had a guy look at it today and he said it is very good condition for what it is and very sturdy. i have been informed all it is really missing is the 24 volt generator and a few small pieces for the carb. or more easily so text at 503-407-1492 my name is jared. chances are i wont answer calls so text and email is better i get email on my phone so i will get back quick but if you have to call please leave a message and i will get back to you. I am very interested in a 1998 or 1999 subaru outback manual or auto.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/27/2010) Dan spotted this potential deal. This has an Overdrive unit that the seller doesn’t mention. You can see it through the missing floor section.
“just and old jeep….but she runs and drives..i used her around the farm..and in the creek..4 wheel drive works…she just needs some Love..call..615-688-4323”
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2235061983.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600.
(01/16/2011) This looks like a good little runner for a reasonable price. The body does have a few body patches.
“1959 Willys Jeep CJ5 with about 27,000 miles on the speedometer (speedometer was disconnected when I bought the Jeep). 3-speed with high/low range and 4×4. Has the front locking hubs. 12-volt system. Rebuilt starter motor and carburetor last week.
Wheels are 15 inch and in great condition with good Michelin 33×12.5 tires on them with good tread remaining. Previous owner invested over $900 in wheels and tires alone.
A few small rust spots under the paint and it is not a professional paint job but it looks good. The jeep does have a rust hole in the glove box and in the compartment under the passenger seat as well as some through the back bumper. There are metal plates screwed on across the back, in the bed, and on the front floors due to rusting of the original metal I presume. Some fiberglass repairs have been made on the back fenders also. Overall it is a very solid jeep.
It runs strong with no problems, starts and drives great. Previous owner took the glass out of the windshield frame. Needs turns signals, brake light wires connected,, and a windshield.
I have a top and two doors from a Humvee that I’ll include with the jeep. They are in good condition except for a hole in one of the plastic windows. They would need customizing to be able to be put on the jeep though.”
